If you're a movie nerd, you probably know all about A24, but the studio has been around since 2012, and recently broke into the mainstream with Academy Award wins and by financing bigger movies.

Now, A24 is seen as the hallmark of groundbreaking cinema and critically acclaimed projects. They have consistently produced a diverse slate of films and put out some of the best movies over the last decade.

Today, I wanted to dive into what I think are their ten best films.

Let's take a look.

1. Moonlight (2016)

Easily one of the best movies of the last century, with the New York Times agreeing with me, it's a lyrical and deeply moving film that chronicles the life of a young Black man from childhood to adulthood as he grapples with his identity and sexuality in a rough Miami neighborhood.

Directed by Barry Jenkins, the movie was a cultural phenomenon. It made history by winning the Academy Award for Best Picture and will live on forever.

2. Eddington (2025)

Ever since I saw this movie, I have been reeling. It's the latest film from Ari Aster, and is a satirical dark comedy / Western set during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Watching it, I could feel how special it was, and as it faded out, I felt like I had seen the defining movie of the 2020s.

The film explores the escalating tensions in a small New Mexico town through the rivalry between a local sheriff (Joaquin Phoenix) and the mayor (Pedro Pascal). With an all-star cast that also includes Emma Stone and Austin Butler, It's is a bold and ambitious take on American society.

3. Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)

A whirlwind of martial arts, science fiction, and family drama, Everything Everywhere All at Once is a masterpiece from directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.

The film follows a laundromat owner who discovers she must connect with parallel universe versions of herself to prevent a powerful being from destroying the multiverse.

The film was a massive box office smash and a critical darling. It won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

4. Lady Bird (2017)

this move made me know that Greta Gerwig was special. In her directorial debut, we have a heartfelt coming-of-age story about a high school senior's turbulent relationship with her mother and her desire to escape her Sacramento hometown.

I loved the relatable exploration of adolescence, family, and self-discovery.

5. Uncut Gems (2019)

My anxiety has never really subsided after watching this movie. The Safdie Brothers delivered a relentless thriller starring Adam Sandler in a career-defining role as a charismatic New York City jeweler with a gambling addiction.

The film's frenetic pace and Sandler's performance create a high-stakes and unforgettable experience.

6. ​The Florida Project (2017)

Man, I worry so much about the kids in this movie every day, and I know they're not real. That's how much it affected me.

Sean Baker's empathetic film offers a glimpse into the lives of a six-year-old girl and her rebellious mother living in a budget motel in the shadow of Walt Disney World. Shot in an almost documentary-like style, it's an immersive portrait of childhood and poverty in America.

7. Aftersun (2022)

A24 just believes in artists and lets them cook. This was director Charlotte Wells's feature debut, and it knocked my socks off.

It tells the story of a young woman reflecting on a shared holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier. It's a subtle, poignant, and devastating meditation on memory and grief.

8. Eighth Grade (2018)

Comedian Bo Burnham wrote and directed this painfully authentic look at the anxieties of a 13-year-old girl during her last week of middle school.

It shook me to my core because it was so freaking real. It's a snapshot of adolescent life in the age of social media.

9. Minari (2020)

Lee Isaac Chung's semi-autobiographical film is a tender and sweeping story about a Korean-American family that moves to a tiny Arkansas farm in search of their own American Dream.

It is so beautiful to look at and to just steep in.

10.  The Zone of Interest (2023)

Jonathan Glazer's haunting and daring film examines the banality of evil. We follow the domestic life of the commandant of Auschwitz and his family, who live in a house and garden directly bordering the concentration camp.

Once you see this movie, it will never ever leave you.

Winner of the Academy Award for Best International Film, it's a chilling masterpiece.

Summing It All Up 

This was one of the hardest tasks to put together. I really love A24 as a studio, and they've broken out so many cool directors and been behind so many interesting projects.

These were my favorites, but I'm sure you have ones you think should be on here.

Let me know what you think in the comments.

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