A continuation of my own personal ranking of movies produced and distributed by independent studio A24.
A24 Movies Ranked 50-41:
50. The Whale (2022)
Dir: Darren Aronofsky
Cast: Brendan Fraser, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau Ty Simpkins, Samantha Morton
Synopsis: In a town in Idaho, Charlie, a reclusive and unhealthy English teacher, hides out in his flat and eats his way to death. He is desperate to reconnect with his teenage daughter for a last chance at redemption.
49. Lady Bird (2017)
Dir: Greta Gerwig
Cast: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalfe, Tracy Letts, Lucas Hedges, Timothee Chalamet, Beanie Feldstein, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Lois Smith
Synopsis: As senior year comes to an end, Lady Bird must strive to navigate through the ups and downs in her relationships while trying to get into a prestigious college and become popular.
48. It Comes at Night (2017)
Dir: Trey Edward Shults
Cast: Joel Edgerton, Christopher Abbott, Carmen Ejogo, Riley Keough, Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Synopsis: After an unexpected apocalypse, two families are forced to share a house in order to stay away from the threat outside. Despite the good intentions, both families end up boiling distrust and paranoia.
47. Room (2015)
Dir: Lenny Abrahamson
Cast: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Joan Allen, Sean Bridgers, Tom McCamus, William H. Macy
Synopsis: After years of being held captive in an isolated shed by a kidnapper, Joy and her little son, Jack, manage to escape the confinement and gain their freedom.
46. Free Fire (2016)
Dir: Ben Wheatley
Cast: Sharlto Copley, Armie Hamer, Brie Larson, Cillian Murphy, Jack Reynor, Babou Ceesay, Enzo Cilenti, Sam Riley, Michael Smiley, Noah Taylor
Synopsis: In Boston in the 1970s, a black market weapons deal between Chris, the buyer, and Vernon, the dealer, goes terribly wrong and turns into a large-scale shootout.
45. A Most Violent Year (2014)
Dir: J. C. Chandor
Cast: Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, David Oyelowo, Alessandro Nivola, Albert Brooks
Synopsis: Abel Morales, the owner of a heating oil business, is determined to make up for the losses that occurred due to hijacking. He resorts to some risky investments and dangerous deals to achieve his goal.
44. The Rover (2014)
Dir: David Michod
Cast: Guy Pearce, Robert Pattinson, Scoot McNairy, David Field, Anthony Hayes, Gillian Jones, Susan Prior
Synopsis: Eric, a hardened loner, and Rey, an injured member of a robber gang, develop an uneasy bond of mutual trust while searching for Rey’s gang members who have stolen Eric’s car.
43. Locke (2013)
Dir: Steven Knight
Cast: Tom Hardy, Olivia Colman, Ruth Wilson, Andrew Scott, Ben Daniels, Tom Holland, Ben Milner
Synopsis: The life of a successful construction manager, Ivan Locke, takes a dramatic turn as he comes to know through a phone call that a woman with whom he had a one-night stand is in labour.
42. C’mon C’mon (2021)
Dir: Mike Mills
Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Gaby Hoffman, Scoot McNairy, Molly Webster, Jaboukie Young-White, Woody Norman
Synopsis: Johnny, a journalist, must tend to his nephew in his sister’s absence. When the two embark on a trip from Los Angeles to New York, it deepens their bond and helps them understand each other better.
41. Waves (2019)
Dir: Trey Edward Shults
Cast: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Taylor Russell, Sterling K. Brown, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Alexa Demie, Lucas Hedges
Synopsis: The epic emotional journey of a suburban African American family as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the wake of a tragic loss.
Dan Loves Film 
Great list of A24 movies once again. I’m proud to say that I’ve seen more of these than the previous list. All of them definitely were fantastic films worth watching but “Waves” stands out in particular to me. Trey Edward Schults’ intimate drama about a family struggling to come to terms with tragic loss really moved me. I remember sitting speechless after it ended with tears in my eyes. Given the strong impact the film had on me, I was upset it didn’t get any Oscar nominations. So, thank you so much for including it on this list. Here’s why I loved that film:
https://huilahimovie.reviews/2020/03/22/waves-2019-movie-review/
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I really enjoy your countdown, even when I raise an eyebrow over a film’s ranking…we all have our own opinions, and this countdown is terrific fun – I look forward to seeing how there can be 45+ films better than “Lady Bird!”
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Have never been a big fan of Lady Bird and knew thst would be the ome film people would pick out for being rather low. I like Gerwig’s work, particularly Little Women but nothing from Lady Bird stood out too much for me. Still a good movie but tough to place it higher
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I actually agree with you. I enjoyed “Lady Bird” but don’t think it’s quite the masterpiece critics made it out to be. Maybe, it’s because I’ve seen so many movies of its kind in the coming-of-age genre. I preferred “Little Women”, which was also directed by Gerwig. That was a brilliant adaptation of a celebrated book. Here is why I loved that film:
https://huilahimovie.reviews/2020/01/18/little-women-2019-movie-review/
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noble work there
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