Parasite
Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong
Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan.
Why you'll love it
A darkly comedic thriller that critiques class disparity and social dynamics in modern society.
Get Out
Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford
A young African-American visits his white girlfriend's parents for the weekend, where his simmering uneasiness about their reception of him eventually reaches a boiling point.
Why you'll love it
A social thriller that combines horror with sharp commentary on race relations, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.
Lady Bird
Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts
A fiercely independent teenager tries to make her own way in the world while wanting to get out of her hometown of Sacramento, California, and to get away from her complicated mother and recently-unemployed father.
Why you'll love it
A coming-of-age story that captures the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and the struggles of adolescence.
Moonlight
Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Trevante Rhodes
A young African-American man grapples with his identity and sexuality while experiencing the everyday struggles of childhood, adolescence, and burgeoning adulthood.
Why you'll love it
A poignant exploration of identity, love, and the struggles of growing up in a challenging environment.
The Shape of Water
Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer, Michael Shannon
At a top secret research facility in the 1960s, a lonely janitor forms a unique relationship with an amphibious creature that is being held in captivity.
Why you'll love it
A unique love story that explores themes of acceptance and connection in a fantastical setting.