The Best Movies Of 2020
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Only movies released in the US after January 1st, 2020.
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The Invisible Man
Elisabeth Moss, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Aldis HodgeAfter staging his own suicide, a crazed scientist uses his power to become invisible to stalk and terrorize his ex-girlfriend. When the police refuse to believe her story, she decides to take matters into her own hands and fight back.More The Invisible Man
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- 2Carey Mulligan, Laverne Cox, Bo BurnhamNothing in Cassie's life is what it appears to be -- she's wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she's living a secret double life by night. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a chance to right the wrongs from the past.
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- 3Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, Peter GallagherIn the quirky rom-com Palm Springs, Nyles (Andy Samberg) and Sarah (Cristin Milioti) find themselves trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over again. Stuck in an endless wedding celebration in Palm Springs, these two strangers form an unlikely bond as they navigate their surreal predicament. Their characters evolve amidst the desert backdrop, with comedy and romance interwoven seamlessly into the narrative. The film's unique take on the concept of time has earned it a nomination for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy at the 78th Golden Globe Awards.More Palm Springs
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- 4Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, Scott GlennJohn Garrity, his estranged wife and their young son embark on a perilous journey to find sanctuary as a planet-killing comet hurtles toward Earth. Amid terrifying accounts of cities getting leveled, the Garrity's experience the best and worst in humanity. As the countdown to the global apocalypse approaches zero, their incredible trek culminates in a desperate and last-minute flight to a possible safe haven.
- 5Eddie Redmayne, Alex Sharp, Sacha Baron CohenIn 1969, seven people were charged by the federal government with conspiracy and more, arising from the protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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- 6Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, QuestloveJoe is a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn't quite gone the way he expected. His true passion is jazz -- and he's good. But when he travels to another realm to help someone find their passion, he soon discovers what it means to have soul.More Soul
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- 7Chris Hemsworth, Patrick Newall, Rayna CampbellA black-market mercenary who has nothing to lose is hired to rescue the kidnapped son of an imprisoned international crime lord. But in the murky underworld of weapons dealers and drug traffickers, an already deadly mission approaches the impossible.More Extraction
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- 8John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth DebickiIn the movie Tenet, we follow a protagonist known simply as The Protagonist (John David Washington). He's a secret agent on an intricate mission to prevent World War III. But this isn't your typical spy thriller. Director Christopher Nolan introduces us to a world where time manipulation, or time inversion, is possible. Armed with only one word‚ Tenet‚ and fighting for the survival of the entire world, The Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time. Not time travel - Inversion. With supporting roles by Robert Pattinson (Neil) and Elizabeth Debicki (Kat), Tenet is a mind-bending ride through time and reality. This action-packed film won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects, showcasing its groundbreaking technical achievements.More Tenet
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- 9Frances McDormand, Gay DeForest, Patricia GrierA woman embarks on a journey through the American West after losing everything during the recession.
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The Gentlemen
Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Michelle DockeryMickey Pearson is an American expatriate who became rich by building a highly profitable marijuana empire in London. When word gets out that he's looking to cash out of the business, it soon triggers an array of plots and schemes -- including bribery and blackmail -- from shady characters who want to steal his domain.More The Gentlemen- Dig Deeper...The 15 Best Quotes From Netflix's 'The Gentlemen,' Ranked By Fans
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- 11Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, Sam ClaflinSet in the Victorian era, Enola Holmes is an engaging mystery adventure film. The story revolves around Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown), the younger sister of renowned detective Sherlock Holmes (Henry Cavill) and Mycroft Holmes (Sam Claflin). Independent and intelligent, Enola embarks on a thrilling quest to find her missing mother Eudoria (Helena Bonham Carter). Her journey leads her into a world of secrets, danger, and self-discovery. Along the way, she outwits her brothers and unravels an intricate conspiracy that threatens to alter the course of history. This film offers a fresh perspective on the traditional Holmes narrative, with its focus on a new protagonist.More Enola Holmes
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- 12Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Julia Louis-DreyfusTeenage elf brothers Ian and Barley embark on a magical quest to spend one more day with their late father. Like any good adventure, their journey is filled with cryptic maps, impossible obstacles and unimaginable discoveries. But when dear Mom finds out her sons are missing, she teams up with the legendary manticore to bring her beloved boys back home.More Onward
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- #70 of 114 on50+ Movies That Need Sequels
- #77 of 155 onThe 150+ Best Classic Tween Movies
- 13Charlize Theron, Chiwetel Ejiofor, KiKi LayneThe Old Guard is a thrilling ride into the world of near-immortal mercenaries, led by ancient warrior Andy (Charlize Theron). This action-packed flick sees this group of eternal soldiers battling foes who covet their immortality while welcoming a new member, Nile (KiKi Layne), into their ranks. As they strive to protect their secret from those desperate to exploit it, the team navigates through centuries-old loyalty and existential fatigue. A gripping narrative that blends elements of action, fantasy, and drama, The Old Guard explores the nuances of eternity against the backdrop of modern warfare.More The Old Guard
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- 14Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham, Elisabeth ShueU.S. Navy Cmdr. Ernest Krause is assigned to lead an Allied convoy across the Atlantic during World War II. His convoy, however, is pursued by German U-boats. Although this is Krause's first wartime mission, he finds himself embroiled in what would come to be known as the longest, largest and most complex naval battle in history: The Battle of the Atlantic.More Greyhound
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- 15Will Ferrell, Natasia Demetriou, Rachel McAdamsTwo small-town singers chase their pop star dreams at a global music competition, where scheming rivals, high stakes and onstage mishaps test their bond.
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- 16Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke, Paul RaciA drummer's life gets turned upside down when he suddenly loses his hearing.More Sound of Metal
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- 17Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel, Mare WinninghamFive years after the end of the Civil War, Capt. Jefferson Kyle Kidd crosses paths with a 10-year-old girl taken by the Kiowa people. Forced to return to her aunt and uncle, Kidd agrees to escort the child across the harsh and unforgiving plains of Texas. However, the long journey soon turns into a fight for survival as the traveling companions encounter danger at every turn -- both human and natural.More News Of The World
- #169 of 288 onThe 250+ Best Western Movies Of All Time
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- 18Harrison Ford, Omar Sy, Cara GeeBuck is a big-hearted dog whose blissful domestic life gets turned upside down when he is suddenly uprooted from his California home and transplanted to the exotic wilds of the Alaskan Yukon in the 1890s. As the newest rookie on a mail-delivery dog sled team, Buck experiences the adventure of a lifetime as he ultimately finds his true place in the world.More The Call of the Wild
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- 19Yoo Ah-in, Park Shin-hye, Lee Hyun-wookIn the suspense-filled movie #Alive, Oh Joon-woo (Yoo Ah-in) is a gamer who finds himself trapped in his Seoul apartment as a horrifying virus rapidly engulfs the city. The heart-stopping events unfold from his perspective, capturing his struggle for survival in an increasingly desperate situation. Kim Yoo-bin (Park Shin-hye), another survivor in a nearby apartment complex, becomes his only connection to the outside world. The two navigate their isolation and fear together, fighting off infected neighbors and dwindling supplies. This South Korean film deftly combines elements of horror and thriller genres, offering a chilling portrayal of an apocalyptic scenario.More #Alive
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- 20Margot Robbie, Rosie Perez, Mary Elizabeth WinsteadIt's open season on Harley Quinn when her explosive breakup with the Joker puts a big fat target on her back. Unprotected and on the run, Quinn faces the wrath of narcissistic crime boss Black Mask, his right-hand man, Victor Zsasz, and every other thug in the city. But things soon even out for Harley when she becomes unexpected allies with three deadly women -- Huntress, Black Canary and Renee Montoya.
- 21Ivan Massagué, Zorion Eguileor, Antonia San JuanIn the future, prisoners housed in vertical cells watch as inmates in the upper cells are fed while those below starve.
- 22Kingsley Ben-Adir, Eli Goree, Aldis HodgeOn the night of Feb. 25, 1964, in Miami, Cassius Clay joins Jim Brown, Sam Cooke and Malcom X, and they discuss the responsibility of being successful black men during the civil rights movement.More One Night in Miami
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- 23Sacha Baron Cohen, Maria Bakalova, Rudy GiulianiReleased from prison for bringing shame to his country, Kazakh funnyman Borat risks life and limb when he returns to America with his 15-year-old daughter.
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- 24Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jonathan Groff, Leslie Odom Jr.The original Broadway production of the award-winning musical that tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, first secretary of the treasury, blending hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway styles, filmed from the Richard Rogers Theater in New York.More Hamilton
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- 25Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Jeffrey DonovanLet Him Go is a 2020 American drama film directed by Thomas Bezucha. A retired sheriff and his wife fight to rescue their grandson from a dangerous off-grid family after their son dies.
- 26Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn, Bill NighyBeautiful, smart and wealthy, Emma Woodhouse navigates her way through misguided matches, romantic missteps and the challenges of growing up -- all to finally realize the love that has been there all along.More Emma.
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- 27Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried, Lily Collins1930s Hollywood is reevaluated through the eyes of scathing wit and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish "Citizen Kane."More Mank
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- 28Haley Bennett, Austin Stowell, Denis O'HareA young housewife in a seemingly perfect marriage develops pica, the irresistible urge to ingest inedible objects and material.More Swallow
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- 29Orlando Bloom, Scott Eastwood, Caleb Landry JonesA small unit of U.S. soldiers, alone at the remote Combat Outpost Keating, located deep in the valley of three mountains in Afghanistan, battles an overwhelming force of Taliban fighters in a coordinated attack. The Battle of Kamdesh became the bloodiest American engagement of the Afghanistan War in 2009, and Bravo Troop 3-61 CAV became one of the most decorated units of the 19-year conflict.More The Outpost
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- 30Ben Affleck, Al Madrigal, Janina GavankarJack Cunningham was a high school basketball superstar who suddenly walked away from the game for unknown reasons. Years later, he's now stuck in a meaningless job and struggling with alcoholism -- the very thing that ruined his marriage and his hope for a better life. But Jack soon gets a shot at redemption when he becomes the basketball coach for his alma mater, a program that has fallen on hard times since his teenage glory days.More The Way Back
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