Top 5 Films To Watch This Month
Here’s our pick of the top 5 films to watch this month, from the comfort of your home or immersed on the big screen. We’ve narrowed it down so you can spend less time scrolling and more time watching.
Bugonia - Available in Cinemas
Bugonia is one of Lanthimos’ strangest and most engaging films, built around two men who convince themselves that a biotech leader is secretly part of an alien plot. The story spirals into paranoia, dark humour and a sense of confusion that feels intentional rather than chaotic. Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone anchor the oddity with performances that are committed, dryly funny and quietly unsettling.
What begins as a bizarre conspiracy film gradually becomes something more emotional. Lanthimos uses the absurdity to dig into belief, desperation and the need for certainty in a world that offers none. The tone shifts constantly but never feels forced, and the film lands on an ending that is equal parts moving and unnerving. It is tense, unpredictable and full of the offbeat humanity that defines Lanthimos’ best work.
1h 59m | Comedy/Sci-fi | 15
Available in Cinemas
The Running Man - Available in Cinemas
Edgar Wright brings a blast of colour and momentum to this new take on The Running Man, reshaping the dystopian classic into a fast, stylish survival thriller. Glen Powell anchors the film with a mix of charm and panic, playing a man forced into a deadly televised competition that feeds on spectacle and fear. Wright leans into bold visuals, punchy editing and a world that feels both heightened and uncomfortably close to reality, giving the story a constant sense of movement.
What makes the film stand out is the blend of tension and personality. Wright lets the chaos breathe without losing sight of character and emotion, and the quieter moments hit just as hard as the action. Powell’s performance, paired with Wright’s energetic direction, turns the film into something gripping and surprisingly heartfelt. It is a crowd-pleasing ride with just enough bite to linger.
2h 13m | Sci-fi/Adventure | 15
Available in Cinemas
Frankenstein - Stream on Netflix
Del Toro’s Frankenstein is a grand, gothic reimagining of Mary Shelley’s story, filled with atmosphere and visual detail. Every frame feels handcrafted, from candlelit interiors to bleak landscapes, and the world carries a sense of weight and sorrow. Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac give the central relationship a raw emotional charge, grounding the horror in something deeply human.
The film leans heavily into the tragedy of both creator and creation. Del Toro explores obsession, abandonment and the desire to belong, allowing the Creature to be more than a figure of fear. The emotional beats are powerful, and the film moves confidently between intimacy and spectacle. It is a passionate and melancholy interpretation that embraces the heart of Shelley’s tale while giving it new depth.
2h 29m | Horror/Fantasy | 15
Take Shelter - Stream on Prime Video
Take Shelter is a slow-building and deeply unsettling portrait of a man convinced that disaster is coming. Michael Shannon delivers a haunting performance as Curtis, a father and husband trying to make sense of terrifying visions while holding his life together. Nichols fills the film with quiet tension, letting unease grow in the small moments rather than relying on big shocks.
What makes the film resonate is its emotional honesty. The fear of losing control, the pressure of protecting loved ones and the uncertainty of what is real all come together in a way that feels painfully relatable. Jessica Chastain brings warmth and strength to the story, giving the film a grounded counterweight. It is moving, frightening and beautifully restrained.
2h 1m | Horror/Sci-fi | 15
The Apprentice - Stream on Netflix
The Apprentice follows young Donald Trump’s rise through 1970s and 80s New York, focusing on the mentorship that shapes him. Sebastian Stan plays Trump as a man learning how to navigate power and image while being coached by Roy Cohn, the notorious lawyer and political operator portrayed by Jeremy Strong. Their dynamic is tense, transactional and oddly intimate, with Cohn guiding Trump toward a philosophy built on denial, aggression and total self-preservation.
The film works as a character study of ambition and moral corrosion. Abbasi shows how Cohn’s influence becomes a blueprint for Trump’s public persona, and the performances make their relationship both unsettling and compelling. Strong brings a quiet menace to Cohn, while Stan captures the impulsive charm and growing hunger that define Trump’s ascent. The result is a portrait of two men who reshape each other in a world that rewards boldness over integrity.
2h 2m | Drama/History | 15
