If you’re a movie enthusiast, you likely know about A24. Since its inception in 2012, the studio has made waves in the mainstream with Academy Award wins and by financing larger productions.
What Are The 10 Best A24 Movies of All Time?
If you’re a movie enthusiast, you likely know about A24. Since its inception in 2012, the studio has made waves in the mainstream with Academy Award wins and by financing larger productions.
Today, A24 is regarded as a hallmark of groundbreaking cinema and critically acclaimed projects, consistently delivering a diverse slate of films and some of the best movies of the last decade.
Here’s a look at what I believe are their ten best films.
1. Moonlight (2016)
Considered one of the best movies of the last century, Moonlight is a lyrical and deeply moving film chronicling the life of a young Black man from childhood to adulthood as he navigates his identity and sexuality in a rough Miami neighborhood. Directed by Barry Jenkins, the film made history by winning the Academy Award for Best Picture.
2. Eddington (2025)
The latest film from Ari Aster, Eddington is a satirical dark comedy/Western set during the COVID-19 pandemic. The film explores escalating tensions in a small New Mexico town through the rivalry between a local sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and the mayor (Pedro Pascal). With an all-star cast including Emma Stone and Austin Butler, it’s a bold take on American society.
3. Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
A whirlwind of martial arts, science fiction, and family drama, Everything Everywhere All at Once is a masterpiece from directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert. The film follows a laundromat owner who must connect with parallel universe versions of herself to prevent a powerful being from destroying the multiverse. It won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
4. Lady Bird (2017)
In her directorial debut, Lady Bird presents a heartfelt coming-of-age story about a high school senior’s turbulent relationship with her mother and her desire to escape her Sacramento hometown. The film explores adolescence, family, and self-discovery.
5. Uncut Gems (2019)
Uncut Gems is a relentless thriller featuring Adam Sandler in a career-defining role as a charismatic New York City jeweler with a gambling addiction. The film’s frenetic pace and Sandler’s performance create a high-stakes, unforgettable experience.
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6. The Florida Project (2017)
Directed by Sean Baker, The Florida Project offers an empathetic glimpse into the lives of a six-year-old girl and her rebellious mother living in a budget motel near Walt Disney World. Its documentary-like style immerses viewers in childhood and poverty in America.
7. Aftersun (2022)
Director Charlotte Wells’s feature debut, Aftersun, tells the story of a young woman reflecting on a holiday spent with her father twenty years earlier. It’s a poignant meditation on memory and grief.
8. Eighth Grade (2018)
Written and directed by comedian Bo Burnham, Eighth Grade is a painfully authentic look at the anxieties of a 13-year-old girl during her last week of middle school. It captures adolescent life in the age of social media.
9. Minari (2020)
Lee Isaac Chung’s semi-autobiographical film, Minari, is a tender story about a Korean-American family moving to a tiny Arkansas farm in search of their American Dream.
10. The Zone of Interest (2023)
Jonathan Glazer’s haunting film, The Zone of Interest, examines the banality of evil through the domestic life of the commandant of Auschwitz and his family, living adjacent to the concentration camp. A chilling masterpiece, it won the Academy Award for Best International Film.
Summing It All Up
Compiling this list was challenging as A24 has produced so many remarkable films and directors. These are my favorites, but I’m sure you have your own. Share your thoughts in the comments!
