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Aftersun, Close and The Substance are some of the best titles. Check out the full list!
Table of Contents
  1. After Sun (2022)
  2. Express Loves (1994)
  3. The Five Devils (2022)
  4. Fallen Angels (1995)
  5. Drive My Car (2021)
  6. Papicha (2019)
  7. Passages (2023)
  8. Close (2022)
  9. Amor à Fleur da Pele (2000)
  10. Paris, 13th District (2021)
  11. Titanium (2021)
  12. Holy Spider (2022)
  13. Shiva Baby (2020)
  14. Happy Together (1997)
  15. Crimes of the Future (2022)
  16. Dogville (2003)
  17. Memory (2021)
  18. Lamb (2021)
  19. Carol (2015)
  20. 2046: The Secret of Love (2004)
  21. Swallow (2019)
  22. Pleasure (2021)
  23. Rotting in the Sun (2023)
  24. First Cow – America’s First Cow (2019)
  25. The Sacrifice (1986)
  26. Annette (2021)
  27. Farewell Love (2020)
  28. So Long, My Son (2019)
  29. Tripping with Nils Frahm (2020)
  30. Family Party (1998)
  31. Great Freedom (2021)
  32. Storm (2016)
  33. Songs My Brothers Taught Me (2015)
  34. You Weren't Here (2019)
  35. Waves of Destiny (1996)
  36. Alcarras (2022)
  37. Time to Love (1965)
  38. One Night Above Earth (1991) 
  39. Melancholy (2011)
  40. The Conformist (1970)
  41. Down By Law (1986)
  42. Barbara (2012)
  43. Victoria (2015)
  44. The Hand (2004)
  45. Dead Man (1995)
  46. Lingui, the Sacred Ties (2021)
  47. I Am Not a Witch (2017) 
  48. Strangers in Paradise (1984)
  49. Dogs Don't Wear Pants (2019) 
  50. Free Chol Soo Lee (2022)
  51. The Kingdom I (1994)
  52. The Kingdom II (1997)
  53. The Kingdom Exodus (2022)
  54. On the Other Side (2007)
  55. The Swamp (2001)
  56. Soul Kitchen (2009)
  57. Mystery Train (1989)
  58. Europe (1991)
  59. Documenteur (1981)
  60. The Wicker Man (1973)
  61. Ladies in Uniform (1931)
  62. Quick and Painless (1998)
  63. Battle Royale (2000)
  64. Ashes of Time Redux (2008) 
  65. The Golden Age (1930)
  66. The Five Obstructions (2003)
  67. Chiara (2021)
  68. Scott Walker: 30 Century Man (2006)
  69. Bergman's Island (2021)
  70. Medusa Deluxe (2022) 
  71. Welcome Aboard (2021)
  72. Death Attraction (1989)
  73. The Humans (2021)
  74. The Holy Girl (2004)
  75. Everyone Already Knows (2018)
  76. The Ideal Girl (2007)
  77. The Big Boss (2006) 
  78. The Great Master (2013)
  79. Shut Up Philip (2014)
  80. Actual People (2021)
  81. Apocalypse Now Redux (2001)
  82. Blue Jean (2022)
  83. Buffalo '66 (1998)
  84. Control: The Ian Curtis Story (2007)
  85. Crossed Paths (2024)
  86. Don't Expect Too Much From The End of the World (2024) 
  87. Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976)
  88. Evil Does Not Exist (2024)
  89. Autumn Leaves (2023)
  90. Fantastic Planet (1973)
  91. Frances Ha (2012)
  92. Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959)
  93. How to Have Sex (2023)
  94. Empire of Dreams (2006) 
  95. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
  96. Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)
  97. Male-Female (1966)
  98. Midsommar – Evil Waits for Night (2019)
  99. My First Film (2024)
  100. Ninjababy (2021)
  101. Old Boy (2003)
  102. Paris Is Burning (1990)
  103. Perfect Days (2023)
  104. Planet Terror (2007)
  105. Priscilla (2023)
  106. Reality (2023)
  107. [Rec] (2007)
  108. Dogs for Hire (1992)
  109. My Robot Friend (2024)
  110. Sick of Myself (2022)
  111. Sometimes I Want to Disappear (2024)
  112. Sweat (2020)
  113. The Babadook (2014)
  114. A Man's First Night (1967)
  115. The Human Voice (2020)
  116. Hypnosis (2023)
  117. The Kindergarten Teacher (2018)
  118. Lonely Planet (2011)
  119. Ring: The Ring (1998)
  120. The Substance (2024)
  121. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
  122. The Tree of Life (2011) 
  123. This Closeness (2023)
  124. Tokyo Sonata (2008)
  125. We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011) 
  126. While We're Young (2014)
  127. Workforce (2019)
  128. You're Killing Me Susana (2016)
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If you're looking for a captivating, alternative story that strays from the mainstream and even the English language itself, this is your place. Whether it's a drama, a comedy, or a documentary about important figures in music, Mubi It certainly brings the best films of each genre, from the most varied angles. 

The curation includes works by big names such as Agnès Varda, Xavier Dolan, Wong Kar-Wai, among many others. Additionally, it features popular titles such as Frances Ha, Midsommar – Evil Does Not Wait for the Night e Rent dogs. Check out the list below. 

After Sun (2022)

7,7 on IMDb | 96% on Rotten Tomatoes

The song “Under Pressure” by Queen featuring David Bowie was never the same again.

Nominated for an Oscar, Aftersun stars Paul Mescal and Frankie Corio, a combination that produced the most beautiful and, at the same time, saddest film ever made in recent times. Here, Charlotte Wells' direction was unique.

In the story, in a run-down resort, 11-year-old Sophie (Corio) enjoys rare time with her loving and idealistic father, Calum (Mescal). Twenty years later, Sophie's memories of her last vacation become a powerful and painful portrait of their relationship.

Express Loves (1994)

Popular title: Chungking Express

Original title: Chung Hing sam lam

8,0 on IMDb | 88% on Rotten Tomatoes

“I’m no different than a can of pineapple”

Express Loves is about that post-breakup stage, in which the pain that hasn't gone away becomes companions in everyday life. In both the story of He Zhiwu (Takeshi Kaneshiro) in the first part of the film, and that of police officer 663 (Tony Chiu-Wai Leung) in the second, we follow both protagonists using memories as a kind of solitary exercise, learning to live with the anguish until, eventually, it dissipates. 

It's the moment when the characters become attached to the person from their memories who, in real life, has already moved on with their lives. In the midst of this, director Kar-Wai Wong manages to capture every nuance of sadness, loneliness and love – both in the flashbacks and in this feeling that only the protagonists have in the present.

The Five Devils (2022)

Original title: Les cinq diables

6,7 on IMDb | 86% on Rotten Tomatoes

Em Five Devils, Vicky (Sally Dramé) has a mysterious gift: she can recreate any scent she encounters, even that of her beloved mother, Joanne. When her estranged aunt suddenly returns to town, the summoning of her scent plunges the young woman back in time to uncover a past filled with family secrets and romance.

Fallen Angels (1995)

Original title: Do lok tin si

Popular title: Fallen Angels

7,5 on IMDb | 95% on Rotten Tomatoes

Two crime stories intersect in Hong Kong. A cold hitman wants to finally leave the world of violence, which doesn't please his partner who is secretly in love with him. Meanwhile, a mute ex-con repeatedly encounters a woman during his nights of chaos.

Drive My Car (2021)

Original title: Doraibu mai kâ

7,6 on IMDb | 97% on Rotten Tomatoes

In one of the best films available on Mubi, two years after the death of his wife, Yusuke Kafuku (Hidetoshi Nishijima) receives an offer to direct a play at a theater festival in Hiroshima. There, he meets Misaki Watari (Toko Miura), a reserved young woman who is assigned to be his driver. As they spend time together, Kafuku confronts the mystery of his wife that haunts him.

Papicha (2019)

7,1 on IMDb | 88% on Rotten Tomatoes

Passionate about fashion design, student Nedjma (Lyna Khoudri) refuses to let the tragic events of the Algerian Civil War stop her from having a normal life. When the social climate becomes more conservative, she rejects the new prohibitions imposed by radicals and decides to organize a fashion show.

Passages (2023)

Original title: Passages

7,0 on IMDb | 94% on Rotten Tomatoes

Em tickets, The marriage of Tomas (Franz Rogowski) and Martin (Ben Whishaw) goes into crisis when Tomas impulsively begins a passionate affair with the young teacher Agathe (Adèle Exarchopoulos). But when Martin also begins an affair, Tomas must face life decisions he may not be prepared or willing to face.

Close (2022)

7,8 on IMDb | 91% on Rotten Tomatoes

Awarded at Cannes and nominated for the Oscar for Best International Film, Close It's a dense and exciting film from beginning to end.

At 13 years old, Léo (Eden Lambrine) and Rémi (Gustav De Waele) are inseparable; they spend every moment together, playing in the flower fields and sleeping at each other's houses. But as they begin a new school year, the pressures of early adolescence challenge their bond with unexpected and significant consequences.

Amor à Fleur da Pele (2000)

Original title: Fa yeung nin wah

Popular title: In the Mood for Love

8,1 on IMDb | 92% on Rotten Tomatoes

Definitely one of the best movies out there. Set in Hong Kong in the early 1960s, two neighbors, Mr. Chow (Tony Leung Chiu-Wai) and Mrs. Chan (Maggie Cheung) form a bond after they begin to suspect that their respective spouses are having an affair together.

Paris, 13th District (2021)

Original title: The Olympiads

7,0 on IMDb | 83% on Rotten Tomatoes

A group of four young people who are not very close alternate between friendship and passion as they explore their lively neighborhood in the 13th arrondissement of the French capital. Reuniting co-writer Céline Sciamma with her leading lady from Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Noemie Merlant, Paris, 13th District reflects on love in contemporary times.

Titanium (2021)

6,5 on IMDb | 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

A woman with a car fetish, a metal plate implanted in her head and a killer instinct embarks on a bizarre journey involving identity, escape and unconditional love.

Holy Spider (2022)

7,3 on IMDb | 83% on Rotten Tomatoes

In the holy city of Mexede, Rahimi (Zar Amir Ebrahimi) investigates murders of prostitutes committed by the “Spider Killer”, who believes he is on a divine mission to eliminate the city's sinners. As he tries to bring him to justice, he gains more support from those who consider him a hero on a religious mission.

Shiva Baby (2020)

7,1 on IMDb | 97% on Rotten Tomatoes

A claustrophobic chaos that is at the same time curious and funny to follow. College student Danielle (Rachel Sennott) finds herself in a series of awkward encounters during shiva (a period of mourning in Judaism). In the presence of authoritarian relatives, she is frightened by the appearance of an ex-girlfriend and her sugar daddy secret, who arrives unexpectedly with his wife and baby.

Happy Together (1997)

Original title: Chun gwong cha sit

Popular title: Happy Together

7,7 on IMDb | 84% on Rotten Tomatoes

Exciting, sad, thoughtful and captivating. The couple Lai (Tony Leung Chiu-Wai) and Ho (Leslie Cheung) travel from Hong Kong to Argentina in search of a better life. Their torrid relationship survives amid tango and salsa bars, on the sidewalks of La Boca. Far from home, they feel desperately lonely.

Crimes of the Future (2022)

Original title: Crimes of the Future

5,8 on IMDb | 80% on Rotten Tomatoes

Em crimes of the future, accompanied by his partner, Caprice (Léa Seydoux), the famous artist Saul Tenser (Viggo Mortensen) publicly shows the metamorphosis of his organs in avant-garde performances. His movements are followed by Timlin (Kristen Stewart), a young researcher, and by a mysterious group dedicated to elucidating the next phase of human evolution. 

Dogville (2003)

8,0 on IMDb | 70% on Rotten Tomatoes

Set in a fictional small town in the US during the 1930s and filmed on a studio set with minimal scenery, this film tells the story of Grace (Nicole Kidman), a young woman who is on the run from gangsters and takes refuge in the small mining town of Dogville.

Memory (2021)

Original title: Conference proceedings

6,5 on IMDb | 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

In one of the best films available on Mubi, Scottish orchid grower Jessica Holland (Tilda Swinton) went to visit her sister in Bogotá. One morning, she is woken up by a loud bang. This frightening sound disrupts her sleep for days, questioning her identity and taking her to recording studios and isolated villages in the jungle in an attempt to find its source.

Lamb (2021)

6,3 on IMDb | 86% on Rotten Tomatoes

Em Lamb, a couple living alone on a remote farm in Iceland have their peaceful existence shaken by the startling discovery of a mysterious newborn among their sheep. They decide to raise the child as their own, but soon face the consequences of defying nature's will.

Carol (2015)

7,2 on IMDb | 94% on Rotten Tomatoes

In this classic, Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara) works a boring job inside a department store. One day, she ends up meeting Carol Aird (Cate Blanchett), a mysterious and elegant client. It doesn't take long for the two women to develop a sapphic relationship - which could have serious consequences in the future.

2046: The Secret of Love (2004)

Original title: 2046

7,4 on IMDb | 87% on Rotten Tomatoes

In one of the best films available on Mubi, Chow Mo-Wan (Tony Leung Chiu-Wai) was a writer. He thought he was writing about the future, but it was actually the past. In his book, a mysterious train occasionally leaves for the year 2046. All travelers have the same intention: to recover their lost memories.

Swallow (2019)

6,5 on IMDb | 87% on Rotten Tomatoes

In this bizarre film on Mubi, Hunter (Haley Bennett) is a pregnant housewife who seems to have everything it takes to be happy. However, increasingly pressured to meet the strict expectations of her controlling in-laws and perfect husband, her facade begins to crumble. Hunter develops a dangerous habit, and a dark secret from her past is revealed.

Pleasure (2021)

6,4 on IMDb | 88% on Rotten Tomatoes

Em Pleasure, film available on Mubi, a young woman arrives in Los Angeles from her hometown in Sweden with dreams of becoming the next porn star. However, as her ruthless ambition takes her into increasingly dangerous territory, she struggles to reconcile her dreams of empowerment with the realities of the industry's darker side.

Rotting in the Sun (2023)

6,9 on IMDb | 84% on Rotten Tomatoes

After meeting social media celebrity Jordan Firstman at a gay nudist beach, Sebastián Silva reluctantly agrees to direct his new project. But when Sebastián disappears, Jordan embarks on a wild trip through Mexico City.

First Cow – America’s First Cow (2019)

Original title: First cow

7,1 on IMDb | 96% on Rotten Tomatoes

In 1820, a lonely and skilled cook travels to the Oregon Territory, where he meets a Chinese immigrant who also seeks to create his fortune. Soon, they team up in a dangerous scheme to steal milk from a prized local cow – the first and only in the entire land.

The Sacrifice (1986)

Original title: Offer

7,9 on IMDb | 86% on Rotten Tomatoes

In this film on Mubi, news of the Third World War emerges during the birthday festivities of theater critic Alexander (Erland Josephson). With the end of the world, he turns to God and promises to renounce all that is near and dear to him if war is averted.

Annette (2021)

6,3 on IMDb | 71% on Rotten Tomatoes

Em Annette, a film available on Mubi, a seemingly perfect couple – a provocative stand-up comedian and an internationally renowned opera singer – live glamorous lives in contemporary Los Angeles. However, with the birth of their daughter, Annette, her mysterious gifts will change their lives forever.

Farewell Love (2020)

6,9 on IMDb | 97% on Rotten Tomatoes

After 17 years away, Angolan immigrant Walter’s (Ntare Mwine) wife and teenage daughter finally join him in the United States. Now complete strangers, they share a small apartment. Fortunately, they discover a shared love of dance, which may help bridge the emotional distance between the family.

So Long, My Son (2019)

Original title: Di jiu tianchang

7,7 on IMDB 

Em So Long, My Son, couple Liyun (Wang Jingchun) and Yaojun (Yong Mei), factory workers, experience a devastating family tragedy in the tumultuous years between the 1980s and the XNUMXst century. Suppressed by the national one-child law, their lives gradually transform under the impact of China's changing identity.

Tripping with Nils Frahm (2020)

8,0 on IMDB 

Tripping with Nils Frahm is a concert film that captures a series of live performances by renowned German composer and producer Nils Frahm at the legendary Funkhaus Berlin. Renowned composer Nils Frahm is no stranger to filmmaking, having scored Sebastian Schipper’s Victoria and Cate Blanchett’s Manifesto. For this immersive concert film, his intimate and captivating show is filmed with handheld cameras.

Family Party (1998)

Original title: The party

8,1 on IMDb | 91% on Rotten Tomatoes

In this film available on Mubi, the revered family patriarch Helge (Henning Moritzen) celebrates his 60th birthday at a country manor house. Everyone is invited, including his wife and three adult children: Christian (Ulrich Thomsen), Michael (Thomas Bo Larsen) and Helene (Paprika Steen). Christian delivers a speech that will remain in everyone's memory forever.

Great Freedom (2021)

Original title: Große Freiheit

7,5 on IMDb | 97% on Rotten Tomatoes

Set in post-war Germany, liberation by the Allies does not mean freedom for all. Hans Hoffmann (Franz Rogowski) is arrested again and again under Paragraph 175 – a law that criminalizes homosexuality. Over time, he develops an unlikely bond with his cellmate Viktor (Georg Friedrich), who is accused of murder.

Storm (2016)

Original title: Storm

7,8 on IMDb | 95% on Rotten Tomatoes

On a normal day on her way to work, Miriam is arrested on suspicion of human trafficking. While the government reports that a criminal gang has been arrested, in reality a group of innocent Mexicans have fallen victim to the failures of a corrupt system.

Songs My Brothers Taught Me (2015)

7,0 on IMDb | 94% on Rotten Tomatoes

In this film available on Mubi, living with their single mother on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, brothers Johnny (John Reddy) and Jashaun (Jashaun St. John) will face new challenges with the sudden death of their father, a cowboy they knew little about. Johnny wants to move to Los Angeles, but that would mean leaving his beloved little sister behind.

You Weren't Here (2019)

Original title: Sorry We Missed You

7,6 on IMDb | 88% on Rotten Tomatoes

Em You were not here, available on Mubi, Ricky Turner (Kris Hitchen) and his family have been struggling with debt since the financial crisis of 2008. When Ricky starts his own business as a delivery driver, he has a chance to regain his independence. But when he and his wife go their separate ways, everything goes off the rails.

Waves of Destiny (1996)

Original title: Breaking the waves

7,8 on IMDb | 84% on Rotten Tomatoes

In the outskirts of Scotland, Bess (Emily Watson), a young religious woman, falls in love with and marries a handsome oil rig worker. An unfortunate work accident leaves him crippled for life, which completely destroys Bess's world, especially when it encourages her to seek other lovers.

Alcarras (2022)

7,0 on IMDb | 93% on Rotten Tomatoes

In a small Catalan village, the Solé family farmers spend every summer together picking fruit from their orchard. But when plans emerge to install solar panels and cut down trees, the members of this tight-knit group suddenly face eviction and the loss of much more than their home.

Time to Love (1965)

Original title: Sevmek Zamani

Popular title: Time to Love

8,0 on IMDB 

In the Princes' Islands to the south of Istanbul, the days are rainy and full of longing. The poor and proud painter Halil gets a job in one of the island's mansions, where he finds a portrait of a beautiful woman and falls in love with the image.

One Night Above Earth (1991) 

Original title: Night on Earth

7,7 on IMDb | 76% on Rotten Tomatoes

Five taxi drivers around the world have memorable encounters over the course of a busy night. In Los Angeles, a talent scout decides that her taxi driver should star in her next film. In Rome, an unbelieving driver finds a dead bishop in the back seat. In Paris, a beautiful blind young woman distracts her taxi driver.

Melancholy (2011)

Original title: Melancholia

7,1 on IMDb | 80% on Rotten Tomatoes

In one of the best films available on Mubi, when Justine (Kirsten Dunst) arrives for her wedding reception at her sister's mansion, she begins a new battle with her inner demons. Her behavior threatens to ruin the party and family tensions rise, but when the rogue planet Melancholia appears in the sky, Justine knows it will destroy Earth.

The Conformist (1970)

Original title: The conformist

7,9 on IMDb | 98% on Rotten Tomatoes

Em The Conformist, one of the best films available on Mubi, an Italian is drawn into the fascist party when he is instructed to murder his old university professor, a vocal anti-fascist exiled in France during the 1930s. This production is based on the 1951 novel of the same name by Alberto Moravia.

Down By Law (1986)

7,7 on IMDb | 88% on Rotten Tomatoes

In this film available on Mubi, an unemployed DJ, an amateur pimp and an unfortunate Italian tourist find themselves in the same prison cell for crimes they didn't commit. Together, the three plan their escape and soon end up in the forests of Louisiana, with no refuge in sight.

Barbara (2012)

7,2 on IMDb | 94% on Rotten Tomatoes

Set in East Germany, in the 1980s. Barbara (Nina Hoss), a doctor in Berlin, is banished to a clinic in the countryside for having requested immigration. Unhappy with the transfer and afraid that her colleagues are Stasi informants, Barbara remains aloof, especially towards the clinic's head, Andre (Ronald Zehrfeld).

Victoria (2015)

7,6 on IMDb | 83% on Rotten Tomatoes

Victoria (Laia Costa) is a Spanish girl in Berlin. She meets four people outside a club: Sonne (Frederick Lau), Boxer (Franz Rogowski), Blinker (Burak Yiğit) and Fuss (Maximilian Mauff). Victoria and Sonne start flirting. The problem is that Sonne has a little work to finish with her gang, so they decide to take Victoria with them. A long night follows.

The Hand (2004)

7,5 on IMDB

Set in 1960s Hong Kong. Shy tailor's assistant Zhang (Chang Chen) becomes fascinated by his imperious client, Miss Chen. Hua (Gong Li). Upon meeting her, she does something unusual to ensure that she is remembered whenever he makes her clothes. After this first intimate meeting, a bond is born between the two.

Dead Man (1995)

Original title: Dead Man

7,5 on IMDb | 70% on Rotten Tomatoes

This film available on Mubi is set in the United States, in the XNUMXth century. Accountant William Blake (Johnny Depp) barely arrives in the desolate frontier town of Machine before he finds himself embroiled in a deadly fight between two lovers. Injured and on the run, Blake befriends the outcast Nobody (Gary Farmer), who guides him on a spiritual journey.

Lingui, the Sacred Ties (2021)

Original title: Languages

6,8 on IMDb | 96% on Rotten Tomatoes

On the outskirts of Chad's capital, Amina, a determined single mother, works tirelessly to support her 15-year-old daughter Maria (Rihane Khalil Alio). When Amina ( Achouackh Abakar Souleymane ) discovers that Maria is pregnant and does not want a child, the two begin looking for a place to have an abortion, thus being condemned by both religion and the law.

I Am Not a Witch (2017) 

Original title: I Am Not a Witch

6,9 on IMDb | 96% on Rotten Tomatoes

After a trivial incident in her local village, 8-year-old Shula (Maggie Mulubwa) is accused of witchcraft. After a short trial, she is found guilty, taken into state custody and exiled to a witch camp in the middle of a desert.

Strangers in Paradise (1984)

Original title: Stranger Than Paradise

7,4 on IMDb | 96% on Rotten Tomatoes

Lazy New Yorker Willie (John Lurie) forms an unexpected bond with his young Hungarian cousin Eva (Eszter Balint) when she makes a surprise visit. Later, Eva goes to live with her aunt in Cleveland, and Willie takes his best friend Eddie (Richard Edson) to visit her, resulting in a strange and eventful trip to Florida.

Dogs Don't Wear Pants (2019) 

6,8 on IMDb | 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

In the synopsis of this film on Mubi, years after his wife's death, Juha (Pekka Strang) suffers from sadness and regret. When he stumbles upon the studio of a dominatrix, he finds comfort in Mona (Krista Kosonen), who is as willing to punish Juha as he is to be punished. As neither of them know how far they are willing to go, everything gets out of control.

Free Chol Soo Lee (2022)

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb 

The documentary depicts, in 1970s San Francisco, the story of Korean immigrant Chol Soo Lee who was wrongly convicted of a gangland murder in Chinatown. After spending years struggling to survive, journalist KW Lee takes an interest in her case, starting an unprecedented movement for social justice.

The Kingdom I (1994)

8,2 on IMDB 

Strange things are happening deep inside a Danish hospital. The anguished spirit of a little girl can be heard crying in the elevator shafts, while a ghostly ambulance roams the streets of Copenhagen every night. Secret societies meet in the basement, while employees gather in the uninteresting wings, so absorbed in their own petty woes that they remain oblivious to the demonic awakening preparing to shake the building.

The Kingdom II (1997)

8,2 on IMDB

This 1997 sequel follows a hospital where the ghosts of former patients reign. And, to make matters worse, it is built on suspicious terrain, where the fog is constant. In the second part of the series, the spirits take shape and the old character Sigrid Drusse (Kirsten Rolffes), the only one who knows about their existence, is run over by the ghost ambulance. And more: Little Brother, the demon baby, is born after the pregnancy of doctor Judith Petersen (Birgitte Raaberg). The pace is frantic as in the first part of the series. Despite everything, the hospital cannot stop.

The Kingdom Exodus (2022)

8,2 on IMDB 

In Mubi's official synopsis, twenty-five years ago, the foundations of Copenhagen's most famous haunted hospital began to shake as the second season of Lars von Trier's magnum opus reached its terrifying conclusion. In a limited series, the acclaimed Danish filmmaker returns with The Kingdom Exodus, the third and final season of the three-decade cult television phenomenon.

In the synopsis, sleepwalker Karen (Bodil Jørgensen) seeks answers to the series' unresolved questions in order to save the hospital from disgrace. One night, fast asleep, Karen wanders through the darkness and inexplicably ends up in front of the hospital. The gate to the Kingdom is opening once again

On the Other Side (2007)

Original title: On the other hand

7,7 on IMDb | 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

In one of the best films on Mubi, the lives of six Turkish-German immigrants are brought together by circumstance: an elderly man and a sex worker fake a partnership, a young academic reconciles his past, two young women fall in love, and a mother picks up the pieces of your life.

The Swamp (2001)

Original title: The swamp

7,0 on IMDb | 87% Rotten Tomatoes

In Argentina, a couple faces infernal heat in their country house, with their teenage children. A cousin brings her children too. When the woman suffers a domestic accident, the adults go to the city and the young people are left alone.

Soul Kitchen (2009)

7,2 on IMDb | 73% on Rotten Tomatoes

The owner of a restaurant in Hamburg, Zinos (Adam Bousdoukos) is having a hard time. His girlfriend has moved to Shanghai, customers are boycotting the new gourmet menu and he has back problems. But everything improves when his renovated restaurant wins a modern audience, even though his heart remains broken.

Mystery Train (1989)

Original title: Mystery Train

7,5 on IMDb | 89% on Rotten Tomatoes

In one of the best films available on Mubi, a Japanese rock fanatic couple visits Graceland, Elvis' home. An inept gang of thugs goes into hiding after robbing a liquor store. An Italian widow has a ghostly encounter with the King himself. All of her stories intersect in a fifth-rate motel in downtown Memphis.

Europe (1991)

7,6 on IMDb | 82% on Rotten Tomatoes

Em Europe, film available on Mubi, An American idealist gets a job as a conductor for the Zentropa railway network in post-war Frankfurt. When several people try to take advantage of him, he discovers that he is in a politically sensitive position and finds himself caught up in a whirlwind of conspiracies and Nazi sympathizers.

Documenteur (1981)

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7,0 on IMDB 

Made during Agnès Varda's brief stay in Los Angeles in the early 1980s, the film traces the alienation of a recently divorced woman who has just arrived in Los Angeles with her young son.

The Wicker Man (1973)

Original title: The Wicker Man

7,5 on IMDb | 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward) investigates the disappearance of a child on the Scottish island of Summerisle. As a conservative Christian, he is uncomfortable with the pagan rituals and sexual behavior of the residents, especially Willow (Britt Ekland), the magistrate's daughter. From there, his investigation delves deeply into the island's peculiar customs.

Ladies in Uniform (1931)

Original title: Mädchen in Uniform

7,6 on IMDb | 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

In the plot, after the death of her mother, teenager Manuela von Meinhardis (Hertha Thiele) is sent to a boarding school where Fräulein von Nordeck (Emilia Unda) is in charge. At first, Manuela is very sensitive to the pain and anger of being thrown out of the house after this painful event, but, little by little, she is encouraged to open up more because of the attentiveness of the beautiful and friendly teacher Elizabeth von Bernburg (Dorothea Wieck ). 

It doesn't take long for this exchange of affection to turn into a romantic attachment. And this ends up causing a huge scandal throughout the school.

Quick and Painless (1998)

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Original title: Short and painless

7,2 on IMDB 

In the film available on Mubi Quick and Painless, Gabriel (Mehmet Kurtuluş), Bobby (Aleksandar Jovanovic) and Costa (Adam Bousdoukos) are old friends from a multicultural neighborhood in Hamburg. Just released from prison, Gabriel wants to stay away from crime, but the others still commit petty crimes. Friendships are tested as they explore a dark world of mob bosses and deals gone wrong.

Battle Royale (2000)

Original title: Batoru rowaiaru

7,5 on IMDb | 88% on Rotten Tomatoes

In the near future, unemployment soared and youth crime exploded in the face of economic recession. The Japanese government passes the BR Act, in which 9th graders are sent to a remote island where they will be forced to hunt and kill each other until only one survivor is left.

Ashes of Time Redux (2008) 

Original title: dung che sai duk

7,0 on IMDb | 78% on Rotten Tomatoes

Once known as a ruthless bounty hunter, now swordsman Ou-yang Feng (Leslie Cheung) owns an inn in the desert where he spends the day pining for his brother's wife. Among his employees is his friend Huang Yao-shi (Tony Leung Ka-fai), whose annual visits are one of his rare moments of joy.

The Golden Age (1930)

Original title: Golden age

7,2 on IMDb | 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

This film available on Mubi follows the surrealist story of a man and a woman completely in love with each other, but their attempts to consummate their love are frustrated by their families, the Church and bourgeois society.

The Five Obstructions (2003)

Original title: The five leg spans

7,4 on IMDb | 89% on Rotten Tomatoes

This is an investigative journey into the phenomenon of cinematography in which filmmaker Jørgen Leth reshoots his own short film not once, but five times. The Perfect Human, each time within a series of guidelines and limitations imposed by director Lars von Trier.

Chiara (2021)

6,8 on IMDb | 91% on Rotten Tomatoes

This is the story of 15-year-old Chiara (Swamy Rotolo), whose family falls apart after her father abandons them in Calabria. Chiara begins investigating to understand why her father disappeared and as she gets closer to the truth, she is forced to decide what future she wants for herself.

Scott Walker: 30 Century Man (2006)

7,2 on IMDb | 87% on Rotten Tomatoes

In the official synopsis, a rare glimpse into the world of the most enigmatic figure in rock history. Tracing the undeniable impact he had on popular music through casual interviews with some of his biggest and most famous fans.

Singer, lyricist and composer Scott Walker began as a teenage heartthrob in the 1960s, went on to cover Jacques Brel songs with his incredible voice, and has evolved into one of the most thought-provoking contemporary artists. 

Bergman's Island (2021)

Original title: Bergman Island

6,7 on IMDb | 83% on Rotten Tomatoes

Filmmaking couple Chris (Vicky Krieps) and Tony (Tim Roth) will spend the summer on Fårö Island to write where Bergman lived and found inspiration. As they work on their scripts, memories of Chris's first love come flooding back. But the distorted lines between fiction and reality begin to separate them.

Medusa Deluxe (2022) 

6,2 on IMDb | 72% on Rotten Tomatoes

In this film on Mubi, after the death of a hairdresser in a hairstyle contest, the participants try to discover the killer over the course of one night. Rivalry and distrust increase as competitors suspect an attempt to manipulate the competition, eliminating the participants in a macabre way.

Welcome Aboard (2021)

Original title: I don't give a fuck

6,4 on IMDb | 95% on Rotten Tomatoes

Em Welcome aboard, Cassandra (Adèle Exarchopoulos) is a flight attendant, always willing to take on overtime and perform her duties efficiently. On the side, she browses dating apps, goes to parties and spends lazy days. When she is fired, she will have to face the situation she has been running from all this time.

Death Attraction (1989)

Original title: Heathers

7,2 on IMDb | 93% on Rotten Tomatoes 

Em deadly attraction, Veronica Sawyer (Winona Ryder) is part of the school's popular group, but disapproves of the cruel and clueless behavior of the three other girls named Heather. Their behavior and that of their surrounding colleagues is so irritating that, at times, Veronica feels a genuine urge to kill them. 

With that, Jason Dean (Christian Slater) mysteriously appears in "your wish is my command" fashion. As soon as he starts dating Veronica, the deaths become reality, always in a way that people think it was suicide. 

The Humans (2021)

6,1 on IMDb | 92% on Rotten Tomatoes

Em The humans, over the course of one night, the Blake family gathers for Thanksgiving. As the night unfolds, each family member's frustrations and insecurities are exposed as harsh truths and long-hidden secrets are revealed.

The Holy Girl (2004)

Original title: The holy girl

6,7 on IMDb | 78% Rotten Tomatoes

In this story, Amália (María Alché), a young Catholic woman who is entering puberty, finds herself torn between sexual desire and her religious devotion. When she has an unconventional meeting with a doctor passing through her city, she takes on the mission of saving her soul from sin.

Everyone Already Knows (2018)

Original title: Everybody knows

6,9 on IMDb | 78% on Rotten Tomatoes

In the film available on Mubi, Laura (Penélope Cruz), a Spanish woman living in Buenos Aires, returns with her two children to her hometown on the outskirts of Madrid to attend her sister's wedding. However, the trip is disturbed by unexpected events that make great secrets public.

The Ideal Girl (2007)

Original title: Lars and the Real Girl

7,3 on IMDb | 81% on Rotten Tomatoes

In one of the best films available on Mubi, Lars Lindstrom (Ryan Gosling) is extremely shy and finds it impossible to make friends or socialize. His brother and sister-in-law worry about him, so when he announces that he has a girlfriend he met online, they are filled with joy. But Lars' new girlfriend is actually a life-sized plastic doll.

The Big Boss (2006) 

Original title: Direktøren for det hele

6,6 on IMDb | 75% on Rotten Tomatoes

Em The Big Chief, when he created his computer company, Ravn (Peter Gantzler) invented a CEO and hid behind this fictional character to make unpopular decisions. But now that he wants to sell the company, the boss must show up. So he hires unemployed actor Stoffer to play the role of his life.

The Great Master (2013)

Original title: Yi dai zong shi

6,5 on IMDb | 79% on Rotten Tomatoes

Set in 1930s China. Yip Man (Tony Leung Chiu-Wai) is celebrated as the great master of Wing Chun. During a competition, he wins the affection of Gong Er (Zhang Ziyi), a master of the northern Chinese martial arts tradition. But the occupation by Japanese troops separates them, and they will only be able to reunite after the end of the war.

Shut Up Philip (2014)

Original title: Listen Up Phillip

6,3 on IMDb | 81% on Rotten Tomatoes

With Jason Schwartzman, Elisabeth Moss and Krysten Ritter in the cast of this film on Mubi, Shut up Philip is a story about changing seasons and attitudes, a young writer must deal with mistakes and misfortunes that affect those around him, including his girlfriend, her sister, his idol and daughter, as well as all the ex-girlfriends and enemies that the streets of New York can handle it.

Actual People (2021)

7,2 on IMDB | 91% on Rotten Tomatoes

In one of the best films available on MUBI, a directionless girl in her last week of college does everything she can to win the affection of a boy from her hometown of Philadelphia, and ends up having to face anxieties about her love life, family and uncertain future.

Apocalypse Now Redux (2001)

8,4 on IMDB | 93% on Rotten Tomatoes

This is an extended version of the classic Apocalypse Now, re-edited by Coppola and Walter Murch. It features additional cuts originally left out of the 1979 theatrical release.

During the Vietnam War in 1970, Captain Willard (Martin Sheen) is tasked with locating and killing a former and promising Special Forces commander, who has apparently gone mad and taken refuge in the jungles of Cambodia, where he commands an army of fanatics. His journey upriver in search of Kurtz (Marlon Brando) becomes increasingly dangerous and mind-bending as Willard delves deeper into the heart of darkness.

Blue Jean (2022)

7,0 on IMDB | 96% on Rotten Tomatoes

In 1988, a new law stigmatizing gays and lesbians forces Jean (Rosy McEwen), a gym teacher, to live a double life. As pressure mounts from all sides, the arrival of a new student catalyzes a crisis that pushes Jean to the limit.

Buffalo '66 (1998)

7,4 on IMDB | 77% on Rotten Tomatoes

To hide from his parents that he was serving time, the eccentric Billy Brown (Vincent Gallo) told them that he was married and worked as a civil servant. At the end of his sentence, returning to his hometown, he kidnaps Layla (Christina Ricci) and forces her to act as if she were his wife, to maintain the lie. The interpretation, however, goes beyond the limits.

Control: The Ian Curtis Story (2007)

Original title: Control

7,6 on IMDB | 88% on Rotten Tomatoes

Control: The Ian Curtis Story portrays the rise and fall of musician Ian Curtis, lead singer of the British band Joy Division, whose life disintegrated under the pressures of fame and love.

Crossed Paths (2024)

Original title: Crossing 

7,5 on IMDB | 97% on Rotten Tomatoes

in the plot of Crossed ways, Lia (Mzia Arabuli), a retired teacher from Georgia, learns that her missing niece has crossed the border into Turkey. In search of her, Lia travels to Istanbul and explores the hidden depths of the city.

Don't Expect Too Much From The End of the World (2024) 

Original title: Nu astepta prea mult de la sfârsitul lumii

Popular title: Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World

7,4 on IMDB | 97% on Rotten Tomatoes

In the story, an overworked and underpaid production assistant has to drive around Bucharest to film the cast of a video on workplace safety commissioned by a multinational company. When one of her interviewees makes a controversial statement, she is forced to reinvent the story.

Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands (1976)

6,9 on IMDB | 80% on Rotten Tomatoes

In this classic among popular Brazilian cinema films, during the 1943 carnival in Bahia, Vadinho (José Wilker), a womanizer and inveterate gambler, dies suddenly. His wife, Dona Flor (Sônia Braga), is inconsolable, because, despite having several flaws, he was an excellent lover. 

Some time later, she marries Teodoro Madureira (Mauro Mendonça), a pharmacist who is the opposite of her first husband. Together, they have a stable and peaceful, but tedious life, until the day Vadinho's ghost appears in Dona Flor's bed.

Evil Does Not Exist (2024)

Original title: I am so glad I did

Popular title: Evil Does Not Exist

7,0 on IMDB | 91% on Rotten Tomatoes

Takumi (Hitoshi Omika) and his daughter live in the village of Mizubiki, Tokyo. Despite their peaceful life, one day the villagers discover the existence of a plan to build a camp near Takumi's house, directly affecting the lives of the man and his daughter.

Autumn Leaves (2023)

Original title: Dead leaves
Popular title: Fallen Leaves

7,3 on IMDB | 97% on Rotten Tomatoes

In Helsinki, Ansa (Alma Pöysti) and Holappa (Jussi Vatanen), two lonely souls searching for their first love, meet by chance in a karaoke bar. However, their path to happiness is beset by many obstacles: from lost phone numbers to wrong addresses, alcoholism and a charming stray dog.

Fantastic Planet (1973)

Original title: La Planète Sauvage

Popular title: fantastic planet

7,7 on IMDB | 91% on Rotten Tomatoes

This animated film follows the relationship between the tiny Oms, who have a human appearance, and their much larger, blue-skinned oppressors, the Draag, who rule the planet of Ygam. 

While the Draag keep Oms for many years as illiterate and inferior pets, this hierarchy changes after an Om boy has access to education, thanks to a young Draag. This leads to an Om rebellion, which weakens Draag's control over their race. A power struggle is then born.

Frances Ha (2012)

7,4 on IMDB | 92% on Rotten Tomatoes

Frances (Greta Gerwig) lives in New York City, but she doesn't really have an apartment. An apprentice at a dance company, she's not really a dancer. She has a best friend, Sophie (Mickey Sumner), but they no longer speak. So she sets out to pursue her dreams, even though they're unlikely to come true.

Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959)

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Original title: Hiroshima, My Love

7,8 on IMDB | 96% on Rotten Tomatoes

Em Hiroshima, My Love, a young French woman spends the night with a Japanese man in Hiroshima, where she has been sent to film a movie about peace. He reminds her of the first man she loved, a German soldier from World War II.

How to Have Sex (2023)

6,5 on IMDB | 96% on Rotten Tomatoes

Three British teenagers decide to use their summer vacation to travel and perform a rite of passage. In what should be the best summer of their lives, they drink, club and date. As they dance through the sun-drenched streets of Malia, they discover the complexities of sex, consent and self-discovery.

Empire of Dreams (2006) 

Original title: Inland Empire

6,8 on IMDB | 72% on Rotten Tomatoes

Em Empire of Dreams, Nikki (Laura Dern), a married actress, is invited to act in a Polish production that was interrupted after the death of the protagonists. She soon becomes involved with the film's actor and reality begins to mix with fiction.

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)

8,2 on IMDB | 85% on Rotten Tomatoes

The former assassin known only as Bride (Uma Thurman) wakes up from a four-year coma determined to take revenge on Bill (David Carradine), her former lover and boss, who tried to kill her on her wedding day. She is motivated to settle accounts with each of the people involved with the loss of her daughter, her wedding party and four years of her life. On the journey, the Bride is subjected to agonizing physical pain as she faces off against Bill's unscrupulous gang, the Deadly Viper Assassin Squad.

Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)

8,0 on IMDB | 84% on Rotten Tomatoes

The Bride (Uma Thurman) continues her path of revenge against her former boss and lover Bill (David Carradine). But first, she must find the last remaining members of the Deadly Vipers Assassination Squad and cross them off her list: reclusive security guard Budd (Michael Madsen) and the treacherous one-eyed Elle (Daryl Hannah).

Male-Female (1966)

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Original title: Masculine feminine

Popular title: Masculine-Feminine

7,4 on IMDB | 96% on Rotten Tomatoes

After his military service, the idealistic Paul (Jean-Pierre Léaud) meets Madeleine (Chantal Goya), a young singer. Their bond grows stronger and they begin to question the society in which they live.

Midsommar – Evil Waits for Night (2019)

Original title: Midsummer 

7,1 on IMDB | 83% on Rotten Tomatoes

Ari Aster shows that every time is time, every place is a place and if a ritual is to take place in a paradisiacal place, it will happen. This is perhaps the first horror film that genuinely explores daylight horror.

Florence Pugh is amazing in the role of Dani, a young woman trying to recover from heavy trauma following her boyfriend (Jack Reynor) and his friends on a trip to the Swedish countryside. All kinds of bizarre, cult mayhem ensues, as the film devolves into a bizarre, psychedelic ritual.

My First Film (2024)

6,1 on IMDB | 88% on Rotten Tomatoes

Vita (Odessa Young), a young filmmaker, recalls her chaotic attempt to make her film debut 15 years ago. Directing a semi-autobiographical film starring her friend Dina, her inexperience and anxious approach turn the production into chaos, with constant interruptions.

Ninjababy (2021)

7,2 on IMDB | 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

Rakel (Kristine Kujath Thorp) is a young graphic design dropout who loves to party. When she discovers she is six months pregnant after a one-night stand, adoption seems like the only solution. Then comes Ninjababy, an animated character who makes her life hell.

Old Boy (2003)

Original title: Oldeuboy

8,3 on IMDB | 82% on Rotten Tomatoes

In this Mubi film recommendation, Dae-Su (Choi Min-sik) is kidnapped and held captive for 15 years in a hotel room, without any contact with the outside world. When he is inexplicably released, he discovers that he is accused of his wife's murder and embarks on an obsessive mission for revenge.

Paris Is Burning (1990)

8,2 on IMDB | 98% on Rotten Tomatoes

This is a chronicle of the New York drag queen scene of the 1980s, focusing on the balls, voguing, ambitions and dreams of those who brought warmth and vitality to an era.

Perfect Days (2023)

Original title: perfect days

7,9 on IMDB | 96% on Rotten Tomatoes

In the story, Hirayama (Kōji Yakusho) leads a happy life, balancing his job as a Tokyo public toilet attendant with his passion for music, literature and photography. His structured routine is slowly interrupted by unexpected encounters and unresolved issues from the past.

Planet Terror (2007)

Original title: Planet Terror

7,0 on IMDB | 77% on Rotten Tomatoes

A failed experiment releases a virus that turns humans into bloodthirsty, flesh-eating zombies. El Wray (Freddy Rodriguez), Cherry (Rose McGowan), a doctor and the sheriff join forces to survive the night when mutants threaten to take over the town and the world.

Priscilla (2023)

6,5 on IMDB | 84% on Rotten Tomatoes

Teenager Priscilla Beaulieu (Cailee Spaeny) meets Elvis Presley (Jacob Elordi) at a party and the star becomes someone completely unexpected in intimate moments. Priscilla lives an overwhelming passion with the King of Rock, gaining an ally in loneliness and a best friend.

Reality (2023)

6,7 on IMDB | 94% on Rotten Tomatoes

Extracting dialogue from FBI transcripts, this riveting thriller recreates the arrest and interrogation of whistleblower Reality Winner (Sydney Sweeney) in near-real time. 

[Rec] (2007)

7,4 on IMDB | 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

Some people prefer Rec to Paranormal Activity. In fact, this Spanish film directed by Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza ended up becoming a reference in the mockumentary genre. Combining unpredictable shaky footage with constant scares, the audience immerses themselves in the vision of the cameraman – who never knows where to point his camera, living a tense atmosphere that implies that at any moment it could be too late.

Dogs for Hire (1992)

Original title: Reservoir Dogs 

8,3 on IMDB | 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

In this classic, a criminal gathers six bandits for a major diamond robbery. Something goes wrong and, while one of them is injured during the robbery, the others have to find out who betrayed them, which creates enormous tension in the group and weakens trust among everyone.

My Robot Friend (2024)

Original title: RobotDreams

7,6 on IMDB | 98% on Rotten Tomatoes

In 1980s New York City, Dog builds a robot to be his companion and they become best friends. On a Labor Day outing to Coney Island, the metal parts of the robot rust and it can no longer move. So, Dog goes on a never-ending quest to help his friend and faces many unexpected situations.

Sick of Myself (2022)

Original title: Sick of Myself

Popular title: Sick of Myself

7,1 on IMDB | 88% on Rotten Tomatoes

In one of the best films available on Mubi, Signe (Kristine Kujath Thorp) and Thomas (Eirik Sæther) are in an unhealthy, competitive relationship that takes a dark turn when Thomas finds success as a contemporary artist. Signe strives to regain her status by creating a persona that can be liked, even if it's for unhealthy reasons.

Sometimes I Want to Disappear (2024)

Original title: Sometimes I Think About Dying

6,5 on IMDB | 82% on Rotten Tomatoes

Shy Fran (Daisy Ridley) sees her life transformed with the arrival of a new coworker. An unexpected connection arises between them, and she will have to reinvent herself to finally embark on the adventure of living.

Sweat (2020)

6,6 on IMDB | 96% on Rotten Tomatoes

Fitness influencer Sylwia (Magdalena Kolesnik) seems to have it all: hundreds of thousands of social media followers, endorsement deals, and magazine spreads. But as she begins to share more, the pressure forces her to confront her insecurities.

The Babadook (2014)

Original title: T

6,8 on IMDB | 98% on Rotten Tomatoes

In this horror story, Amelia (Essie Davis), a single mother haunted by the violent death of her husband, tries to deal with her son's irrational fear that a monster is lurking in the house, but soon discovers a sinister presence all around her.

A Man's First Night (1967)

Original title: The Graduate

8,0 on IMDB | 87% on Rotten Tomatoes

In this classic among the best films available on Mubi, Benjamin (Dustin Hoffman) has just graduated from college and, upon returning home for the holidays, is seduced by Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft), an attractive middle-aged woman who is a friend of his parents. Their summer romance continues until Ben falls in love with the mistress's beautiful daughter and finds himself in an extremely delicate situation.

The Human Voice (2020)

Original title: The human voice

Popular title: The Human Voice

6,8 on IMDB | 97% on Rotten Tomatoes

In the story, a woman (Tilda Swinton) has to deal with the fact that time is passing, while she must decide what to do with her former lover's bags, since he never comes to pick them up, and an extremely restless dog who doesn't know that his owner has abandoned him too.

Hypnosis (2023)

Original title: Hypnoses

Popular title: The Hypnosis

6,6 on IMDB | 94% on Rotten Tomatoes

Em Hypnosis, Vera (Asta Kamma August) and André (Herbert Nordrum) are a couple who get the chance to present their startup at a prestigious competition. Shortly before the competition, Vera undergoes hypnotherapy to quit smoking, but this has an unexpected side effect: she loses all social inhibitions.

The Kindergarten Teacher (2018)

Original title: The Kindergarten Teacher

6,7 on IMDB | 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

In this film recommendation from Mubi, a teacher firmly believes that one of her students, just five years old, is a great prodigy, and will face any consequences to protect his talent and his bet.

Lonely Planet (2011)

Original title: The Loneliest Planet

5,6 on IMDB | 74% on Rotten Tomatoes

Em Lonely Planet, before getting married, a couple in love takes a trip through the mountainous landscapes of the Caucasus with the help of a guide, but they are involved in a violent accident with three local residents, which completely transforms the relationship between the two.

Ring: The Ring (1998)

Original title: Ringu

Popular title: The Ring

7,2 on IMDB | 98% on Rotten Tomatoes

Adapted from a Japanese horror mystery novel by Koji Suzuki, the story seems more like an urban legend: a video with terrifying images leads to a phone call predicting the death of whoever watches it. A reporter doesn't believe it until she watches the video. Now, she must solve the mystery before her time runs out.

The Substance (2024)

Original title: The Substance

7,6 on IMDB | 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

In the story, Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore), renowned for an aerobic activity program, faces a devastating blow when her boss fires her. Amidst her despair, a laboratory offers her a substance that promises to transform her into an improved and younger version.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

Original title: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

7,4 on IMDB | 84% on Rotten Tomatoes

A horror classic slasher. On their way to visit their grandfather's grave, five young people get lost and plunge into an endless nightmare when they meet a family of cannibals. The psychopaths attack the strangers using a variety of brutal and sadistic methods.

The Tree of Life (2011) 

Original title: The Tree of Life 

6,8 on IMDB | 85% on Rotten Tomatoes

This is the story of a typical American family from the 1950s, made up of a couple and three children. The strict upbringing, environment and past still permeate the life of the eldest son, who in adulthood tries to reconcile with his father.

This Closeness (2023)

6,5 on IMDB | 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

In Philadelphia for the weekend, Tessa (Kit Zauhar) and Ben (Zane Pais), a couple in crisis, rent a room in the apartment of Adam (Ian Edlund), a reclusive stranger who becomes an unwitting voyeur into the most intimate parts of the couple's life. Tensions mount as the three try to gain and reclaim territory.

Tokyo Sonata (2008)

Original title: Tokyo Sonata

7,5 on IMDB | 94% on Rotten Tomatoes

In this story, Ryuhei Sasaki (Teruyuki Kagawa) is keeping a secret from his wife, Megumi (Kyōko Koizumi), and their two teenage children. He leaves the house every day, but he's not actually going to work. He goes to an employment agency, having recently lost his job and is determined to find another position. However, when Megumi accidentally discovers Ryuhei's secret, his trust and his marriage suffer consequences.

We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011) 

Original title: We Need to Talk About Kevin

7,5 on IMDB | 74% on Rotten Tomatoes

In this film recommendation from Mubi, Eva (Tilda Swinton) never wanted to be a mother and therefore has a complicated relationship with her son Kevin (Ezra Miller). Now, the teenager is in prison for being responsible for a tragedy, and Eva tries to deal with the feeling of responsibility for what happened.

While We're Young (2014)

Original title: While We're Young

6,3 on IMDB | 84% on Rotten Tomatoes

In the plot, Josh (Ben Stiller) and Cornelia (Naomi Watts) are a couple in their forties who decide to spend more time with a younger couple. Despite their youth and love of cinema fueling this new bond, suspicions about the boy's honesty, in particular, begin to arise.

Workforce (2019)

Original title: Workforce

Popular title: Workforce

7,0 on IMDB | 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

Em Labor, Francisco (Luis Alberti) and a group of construction workers were building a luxurious house in Mexico City, where a fatal accident took the life of his brother. When Francisco discovers that his widowed sister-in-law will not receive compensation from the owner of the house, the young man decides to seek justice.

You're Killing Me Susana (2016)

Original title: You are killing me susana

Popular title: You're Killing Me Susana

6,4 on IMDB | 72% on Rotten Tomatoes

One morning, Eligio (Gael Garcia Bernal) wakes up to find that his wife, Susana (Verónica Echegui), has left him without warning. With no clue as to her whereabouts, he sets out on a journey to find the love of his life. Leaving Mexico City, the young man discovers that she has moved to another country to distance herself from his childish way of dealing with problems and does not want him back. In an inhospitable place outside his comfort zone, the young man faces his own demons and tries to overcome his fears to win Susana back.

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Source: MUBI

Text review by: Lucas Pinheiro (11 / 11 / 24)


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