Tonight's decision, simplified

What Movie Should I Watch Tonight? Start with Your Mood

The fastest way to choose is to stop asking for the ‘best’ film and decide what kind of evening you want. Pick the description closest to your mood. If none fits, Ask The Movie can work with the oddly specific version in your head.

01
Knives Out
2019
2h 11m12A7.8/10Comedy · Crime · Mystery
I want a crowd-pleaserMystery
WHY IT FITS
Choose this when everyone wants something clever, funny and easy to get into.
THE VIEWING BRIEF
This belongs on your list when the brief is: I want a crowd-pleaser · Mystery.
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02
Palm Springs
2020
1h 30m157.3/10Comedy · Romance · Science Fiction
I want something lightRom-com
WHY IT FITS

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Choose this for a funny, romantic film with a science-fiction hook and no slow start.

THE VIEWING BRIEF

This belongs on your list when the brief is: I want something light · Rom-com.

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03

Prisoners

2013

2h 33m158.1/10Drama · Thriller · Crime

I want to be grippedDark

WHY IT FITS

Choose this when you want a serious, gripping thriller and do not mind a dark evening.

THE VIEWING BRIEF

This belongs on your list when the brief is: I want to be gripped · Dark.

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04

Paddington 2

2017

1h 44mPG7.5/10Adventure · Comedy · Family

I need comfortFamily

WHY IT FITS

Choose this when the day has been awful and you want sincere warmth without blandness.

THE VIEWING BRIEF

This belongs on your list when the brief is: I need comfort · Family.

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05

Mad Max: Fury Road

2015

2h 1m157.6/10Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

I want adrenalineAction

WHY IT FITS

Choose this when you want visual storytelling, practical action and almost no downtime.

THE VIEWING BRIEF

This belongs on your list when the brief is: I want adrenaline · Action.

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06

Arrival

2016

1h 56m12A7.6/10Drama · Science Fiction · Mystery

I want big ideasScience fiction

WHY IT FITS

Choose this for thoughtful science fiction that leaves you emotional rather than exhausted.

THE VIEWING BRIEF

This belongs on your list when the brief is: I want big ideas · Science fiction.

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07

The Menu

2022

1h 47m157.2/10Comedy · Horror

I want something wickedSatire

WHY IT FITS

Choose this for a stylish, nasty and very funny evening with a dark edge.

THE VIEWING BRIEF

This belongs on your list when the brief is: I want something wicked · Satire.

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08

Sing Street

2016

1h 45m12A7.9/10Romance · Drama · Music

I want to feel goodMusic

WHY IT FITS

Choose this for music, first love and the pleasure of watching people make something together.

THE VIEWING BRIEF

This belongs on your list when the brief is: I want to feel good · Music.

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09

The Invisible Man

2020

2h 4m157.1/10Thriller · Science Fiction · Horror

I want to be scaredThriller

WHY IT FITS

Choose this when you want a modern scare with a strong lead and relentless tension.

THE VIEWING BRIEF

This belongs on your list when the brief is: I want to be scared · Thriller.

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10

Past Lives

2023

1h 46m12A7.7/10Drama · Romance

I want something movingDrama

WHY IT FITS

Choose this when you want a quiet, beautiful drama and conversation afterwards.

THE VIEWING BRIEF

This belongs on your list when the brief is: I want something moving · Drama.

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