Movies · 2020
The Year Cinema Moved to the Couch
As global lockdowns shuttered movie theaters worldwide, 2020 reshaped the film industry around streaming premieres and delayed blockbusters. From quiet indie masterpieces to bold digital experiments, cinema found a way to bridge our isolation.
- Sci-Fi | Dir. Christopher Nolan
Tenet
Christopher Nolan's mind-bending action thriller defied pandemic delays to become the year's ultimate big-screen spectacle.
- Drama | Dir. Chloé Zhao
Nomadland
Frances McDormand shines as a modern American nomad navigating loss and freedom across the vast landscapes of the West.
- Animation | Disney+ Premiere
Soul
Pixar delivered a profound, jazz-infused exploration of life's purpose that captivated audiences at home on Christmas Day.
- Drama | Dir. Lee Isaac Chung
Minari
A tender story of a Korean-American family chasing the American Dream on an Arkansas farm won hearts worldwide.
- Comedy-Drama | Dir. T. Vinterberg
Another Round
Mads Mikkelsen delivers an electrifying performance in this Danish hit about four teachers testing the limits of daily intoxication.
- Drama | Amazon Studios
Sound of Metal
Riz Ahmed gives a searing performance as a heavy metal drummer confronting sudden and irreversible hearing loss.
- Satire | Prime Video
Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
Sacha Baron Cohen returned as the Kazakh journalist in a wild, political satire filmed entirely in secret during lockdowns.
- Action | Dir. Adil & Bilall
Bad Boys for Life
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reunited for an explosive cop comedy that unexpectedly became the year's top domestic box-office earner.
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