Good Movies to Watch – Highly-Rated Movies on Kanopy (Page 3)
An intelligent and surprisingly upbeat documentary about civil rights and collective action.
A thoughtful glimpse through the eyes of a beast of burden that doubles as a disconcerting portrait of humans.
A uniquely mysterious spin on the family vacation movie, with a sobering real-world twist.
A powerful drama depicting a coming-of-age journey strangled by societal oppression.
A unique, lyrical documentary that looks at New Delhi from the perspective of a wildlife rescue center.
A loving tribute to an American great, as well as a chronicle of a beautiful friendship.
A taut conspiracy thriller set in the intrigue-filled walls of an Islamic university.
Memories of the Tiananmen Square massacre from several exiled survivors, told through outspoken Chinese filmmaker Christine Choy.
Mother and daughter navigate a fraught relationship in this quietly beautiful drama.
A surreal horrific beach vacation made possible by nepotistic wealth and state-sponsored hedonism.
A fly-on-the-wall look at the devastating aftermath of the US’ sudden exit from Afghanistan.
An unapologetically harsh horror film that maintains tension all the way through.
An occasionally overwhelming sensory experience about obsession, led by a ferocious lead actress.
An epic portrait of delusional patriotism that misses the chance to be about more.
A documentary explosion of music, style, and sound, just as Bowie would’ve wanted.
A mother escapes her traditionalist family in this true crime dramatization.
The past comes on a farmer’s doorstep in this subtle reinvention of the classic Western icon.
Delightfully edited and amusingly observed, The Automat gives you a fill of 20th-century nostalgia.
An ice-cold quest for truth and justice, with a cool and calculated lead performance.
A father stops at nothing to visit his injured son in this raw, thoughtful road drama.
Blending elements of fantasy and horror, this Scandinavian thriller is sure to unnerve the bravest of viewers.
Though it fails to deliver new insight into the renowned writer’s life and work, this biography still educating and entertaining nonetheless.
A naturalistic and massively anxious character study of a person in freefall.
An artful, sensitive documentary that advocates for allowing trans kids to live how they want.
A harrowing, uncompromising account of efforts to save LGBTQ+ Chechens from Russian authorities.
