Gone Girl
Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris
The husband of a missing woman becomes the main suspect in her disappearance.
Why you'll love it
Though not set in Kirkwood, this Missouri-based thriller offers a compelling mystery and a look at media influence on public perception.
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell
A mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter's murder when they fail to catch the culprit.
Why you'll love it
This film, while fictional, is set in Missouri and deals with themes of justice and retribution, resonating with the regional vibe of Kirkwood.
The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Shepard
Robert Ford, who has idolized Jesse James since childhood, tries hard to join the resurgent gang of the Missouri outlaw, but gradually becomes resentful of the bandit leader.
Why you'll love it
This film delves into the life of the infamous outlaw Jesse James, who has historical ties to Missouri, offering a connection to the Kirkwood area.
Winter's Bone
Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes, Garret Dillahunt
An unflinching Ozark Mountain girl hacks through dangerous social terrain as she hunts down her drug-dealing father while trying to keep her family intact.
Why you'll love it
Set in the Ozarks, which includes the Kirkwood area, this film's atmospheric portrayal of rural America and its gripping narrative make it a must-watch.
Ride with the Devil
Tobey Maguire, Skeet Ulrich, Jewel
During the American Civil War, two friends join the Bushwhackers, a militant group loyal to the Confederacy.
Why you'll love it
Set during the American Civil War in Missouri, this film provides a historical perspective relevant to the Kirkwood region's past.