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With 2022’s high-grossingEverything Everywhere All at Onceas thefirst A24 film to pass $100 millionat the global box office, the beloved production company has proved itself to be extremely successful, continuing to receive worldwide movie enthusiasts' praise.
At first, one may think that A24’s movies may not be for everyone. However, the well-known company offers a wide range of different genre films that appeal to diverse audiences. Because it can be hard to figure out where to begin when trying to understand the hype revolving around the film studio, Redditors have lent a helping hand and listed some essentials – these are the best A24 movies worth checking out.
Updated on August 27, 2025, by Daniela Gama:
A24 has always been known for delivering great coming-of-age tales, andSavanah Leaf’s A24 directorial debut,Earth Mama, promises to be just as good. The film, which just hit the theatres, follows a single mother (Tia Nomore)as she navigates through her Bay Area community and reflects on the future of her family.
20’Green Room' (2015)
FeaturingPatrick Stewartinone of his most frightening roles,Green Roomcenters on a punk rock band named “Ain’t Rights,” who is short on money and chasing fame. What they don’t expect is to end up accidentally stumbling upon a terrifying act of violence and being forced to fight for survival.
According to-Mr-ReX, the A24 film is definitely one of the best, though also incredibly underrated. “Green Roomis what made me hooked to A24,” the user wrote with some people agreeing. “I don’t find people talking about it much but it’s an A24 must watch for me.”
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19’Lady Bird' (2017)
Before the upcoming summer filmBarbie,Greta Gerwigwas already an Oscar-nominated filmmaker. She earned a nod from the Academy with her movieLady Bird, a coming-of-age tale starringSaoirse Ronanand centering on an artsy 17-year-old girl’s upbringing in Sacramento, California.
Lady Birdhas received praise left and right since it came out and is regarded as one of thebest teen movies from the 21st century, which is not a surprise given the strong performances and great directing. As it turns out, people on Reddit even believe it to be one of the best A24 flicks of the bunch, includingEmergency-Pin1252who describes it as “super fun.”
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18’Eighth Grade' (2018)
Furthermore,Eighth Gradeis also among the highest-rated coming-of-age dramas out there, and understandably so.Bo Burnham’s film centers on an introverted girl as she makes her way through the last week of her 8th grade before starting high school.
What is so great about this film is how well it captures many people’s upbringing nowadays.Eighth Gradeis extremely relatable, human, and genuine, inevitably making a lot of people feel drawn to it. “The story and themes of this film are utterly brilliant and timeless. An excellent, realistic coming-of-age tale that perfectly captures growing pains in the modern era. The struggle of wanting to fit in and the portrayal of anxiety really struck a chord with me,” a now-deletedRedditorwrote.
17’First Reformed’ (2017)
Paul Schrader’s mystery thriller starsEthan Hawkeandis (arguably) one of his best roles. A pregnant parishioner (AmandaSeyfried) calls the pastor (Hawke) of a small church in New York with declining attendance pleading for assistance with her exceedingly radical spouse, causing the preacher to lose all sense of self-control once he gets engaged.
Easily among the most thought-provoking A24 films,First Reformedmakes for a captivating watch throughout its entirety due to the themes it tackles, including religion and climate change. “One of my favourite movies of all time. This movie has an atmosphere, unlike any I’ve seen. It is simply an angry movie,” a deletedReddituser wrote. “It is a perfect indictment of moral decline and the ignorance to said decline that prevails in the modern era.”
16’The Witch' (2015)
Set in 1630s England,Robert Eggers’The Witchcenters on a family completely torn apart by forces of black magic after the sudden disappearance of the youngest child.Anya Taylor-Joyplays the lead in Eggers' horror film which is her feature film debut.
“The witch,” as aRedditorsuggested, should assuredly be in viewers' A24 essentials watchlist. Although it features barely any jumpscares (and younever see the monster in the movie), this bizarre film is guaranteed to creep horror fans out with its peculiar, unsettling imagery and make for an unforgettable watch.
15’Minari' (2020)
Directed byLee Isaac Chung,Minariis centered on a Korean-American family who moves to an Arkansas farm in an attempt to make it profitable and achieve their version of the American dream. Soon, they realize that it won’t be that easy, and they’ll need to lean on each other more than ever before to make it through.
With an unforgettable performance fromSteven Yeun(who plays the father, Jacob Yi) and truly tear-jerking moments that highlight the importance of family, the underrated A24 film is a hidden gem of afilm that reflects on finding new beginnings. The usera_guy_named_gaipraises the film on Reddit, saying it has “such great story telling and it completely immerses the audience for its whole run time.”
14’Good Time' (2017)
Set in New York and directed by theSafdie Brothers,Good Timeis a chaotic motion picture that focuses on Connie Nikas' (adramaticRobert Pattinsonperformance) journey to get his brother Nick (Benny Safdie) out of prison after a badly executed bank robbery. A great thrill from start to finish,Good Timedelivers exactly what its title promises.
When asked about their personal A24 favorites on Reddit, multiple moviegoers couldn’t resist mentioning the film. As a result, the contemporary take on neo-noir made it to multiple lists on the platform, with oneRedditorincluding it in their “top 10 films” people should see from the studio.
13’The Farewell' (2019)
StarringAwkwafinain a serious role (and one of her best), directorLulu Wang’s, shot by the talentedAnna Franquesa Solan,The Farewellis centered on a Chinese-American family’s decision to conceal the fact that their matriarch – and Billi’s (Awkwafina) grandma – doesn’t have long left to live. Billi struggles to accept this decision but decides to crash the fake wedding the family stages in China to visit their Nai Nai (Zhao Shu-zhen) one last time.
The comedy-drama is deeply emotional and often hilarious at the same time. The heartbreaking story arc of Awkwafina’s character is the highlight of the moving film, with the userfragileMysticsharing how “as a Chinese-American” they “really enjoyed the film” and thought that it “really captured the feeling of visiting family in China.”
12’The Florida Project' (2017)
Following the adventures of the naive six-year-old Moonee (Brooklynn Prince) and her teenage mother (Bria Vinaite), this indie slice-of-life drama namedThe Florida Projecttakes viewers on a pastel-colored trip while exploring the lives of the two characters in the shadows of Walt Disney World.
Offering a unique and important view of poverty,Sean Baker’s critically acclaimed character study is as brilliant as it can get. A now-deletedRedditorraves: “I loved the film’s authenticity. It doesn’t have a conventional plot, but it leaves room for the characters to shine. The characters carry this movie, not just by their writing but by their performances.”
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11’The Green Knight' (2021)
With a twisty plot,David Lowery’s epic movie adapted from the 14th-century chivalric romance poem “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight"stars talentedDev Patelas Gawain and follows King Arthur’s nephew, who embarks on a daring quest to confront the Green Knight, a gigantic tester of men.
Apart from beinga visually stunning movie, this stylized take on the medieval poem is fascinating and apparently a must-watch when it comes to the production company’s flicks: “I would sayThe Green Knightis a A24 essential,“Bandicoot-Selectremarks on Reddit.
