12 Angry Men
Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Martin Balsam
The jury in a New York City murder trial is frustrated by a single member whose skeptical caution forces them to more carefully consider the evidence before jumping to a hasty verdict.
Why you'll love it
The entire film takes place in one jury deliberation room, exploring the dynamics of decision making.
Rear Window
James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey
A photographer in a wheelchair spies on his neighbors from his Greenwich Village courtyard apartment window, and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder, despite the skepticism of his fashion-model girlfriend.
Why you'll love it
The film is set in a single apartment complex, creating a sense of suspense and intrigue.
Room
Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Sean Bridgers
A little boy is held captive in a room with his mother since his birth, so he has never known the world outside.
Why you'll love it
The film is set in a single room where a mother and son are held captive, exploring themes of survival and freedom.
The Hateful Eight
Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh
In the dead of a Wyoming winter, a bounty hunter and his prisoner find shelter in a cabin currently inhabited by a collection of nefarious characters.
Why you'll love it
Most of the film is set in a single room, creating a tense atmosphere of mystery and confrontation.
Locke
Tom Hardy, Olivia Colman, Ruth Wilson
Ivan Locke, a dedicated family man and successful construction manager, receives a phone call on the eve of the biggest challenge of his career that sets in motion a series of events that threaten his carefully cultivated existence.
Why you'll love it
The entire film takes place in a car, with the protagonist making a series of phone calls.