A continuation of my own personal ranking of movies produced and distributed by independent studio A24.
A24 Movies Ranked 40-31:
40. High Life (2018)
Dir: Claire Denis
Cast: Robert Pattinson, Juliette Binoche, Andre Benjamin, Mia Goth, Agata Buzek, Lars Erdinger, Claire Train, Ewan Mitchell, Gloria Obianyo, Victor Banerjee, Scarlette Lindsey, Jessie Ross
Synopsis: When a space mission goes wrong and the entire crew on the spaceship is wiped away, Monte must find ways to save his daughter and himself.
39. The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)
Dir: Joel Coen
Cast: Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Bertie Carvel, Alex Hassell, Corey Hawkins, Harry Melling, Brendan Gleeson
Synopsis: A Scottish lord becomes convinced by a trio of witches that he will become the next King of Scotland. His ambitious wife will do anything to support him in his plans of seizing power.
38. American Honey (2016)
Dir: Andrea Arnold
Cast: Sasha Lane, Shia LaBeouf, Riley Keough
Synopsis: Star is a teenager who is burdened with the responsibilities of two children and an abusive father. However, her life changes when she runs away from home and joins a magazine-selling crew.
37. Priscilla (2023)
Dir: Sofia Coppola
Cast: Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi
Synopsis: When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock ‘n’ roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness and a vulnerable best friend.
Check out my review of Priscilla below.
36. First Cow (2019)
Dir: Kelly Reichardt
Cast: John Magaro, Orion Lee, Toby Jones, Ewan Bremner, Scott Shepherd, Gary Farmer, Lily Gladstone
Synopsis: A cook and a Chinese immigrant secretly milk the cow of a wealthy Englishman and start baking and selling biscuits. Scared of stealing, they decide to bake one last batch but get in trouble.
35. The Spectacular Now (2013)
Dir: James Ponsoldt
Cast: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Brie Larson, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Bob Odenkirk, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Kyle Chandler
Synopsis: Sutter, a spoilt young man, and Aimee, a studious girl, develop a special bond and fall in love. However, they must overcome the challenges life throws their way, in order to stay together.
34. Climax (2018)
Dir: Gaspar Noe
Cast: Sofia Boutella, Kiddy Smile, Romain Guillermic, Souheila Yacoub, Claude Gajan Maull, Giselle Palmer, Taylor Kastle, Thea Carla Schott
Synopsis: A group of French dancers gathers in an empty school to rehearse and party. However, their celebration soon turns into a nightmare when they realise that their drinks are spiked with LSD.
33. Enemy (2013)
Dir: Denis Villeneuve
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Melanie Laurent, Sarah Gadon, Isabella Rossellini
Synopsis: Adam, a college professor, spots an actor in a movie who looks exactly like him. Adam tracks down his doppelganger and starts living his life secretly, which gives birth to a complex situation.
Check out my ranking of David Villeneuve films here.
32. Talk to Me (2022)
Dir: Danny Phillippou, Michael Phillippou
Cast: Sophia Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Zoe Terakes, Chris Alosio, Marcus Johnson, Alexandria Steffensen
Synopsis: When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits with an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill and high-stakes party game — until one of them goes too far and unleashes terrifying supernatural forces.
Check out my review of Talk to Me here.
31. Minari (2020)
Dir: Lee Isaac Chung
Cast: Steven Yeun, Han Ye-ri, Alan Kim, Noel Kate Cho, Youn Yuh-jung, Will Patton
Synopsis: Jacob Yi moves to Arkansas with his wife and children to grow Korean produce and sell it to vendors. However, he faces several challenges in his quest which also threaten to destroy his family.
Dan Loves Film 
Great list of A24 movies. I definitely agree with all of these choices with the exception of “Enemy” which I found overrated. However, the film on the list that resonated most with me was “The Spectacular Now”. I vividly remember seeing this film back in 2013. During this time, I was facing the trials and tribulations of high school. This film really moved me with its authentic depiction of high school. Despite receiving critical acclaim, it didn’t get any Oscar nominations. An intimate film with a small scope, it kind of flew under the radar getting lost in the big blockbusters released that year. So, thanks once again for including it on this list. Here’s why it holds a precious place in my heart:
https://huilahimovie.reviews/2013/09/29/the-spectacular-now-2013-movie-review/
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This list continues to show just how much in command of the art-house, independent film genre A24 is – the margins are lower as are the budgets, and you don’t need a smash hit to keep you going, just a way to avoid a massive “miss”…bravo to them for financing the terrific Artists on display here…
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