Thirty Ace Movies From 2021 That You Should Definitely Catch Up on Over Summer

Tick 'em off.

Sarah Ward
Published on December 20, 2021

Hundreds of movies release in Australia each year — even in 2021. Still, even the most devoted cinephiles can't see them all when they first come out, no matter how much you might want to.

Thankfully, that's what catching up over summer is all about. As time ticks by, technology just keeps making it easier, too. So, just what should you make sure you check out? That's where we come in. We've hunted down the standout 2021 flicks now ready for your home-viewing consumption, and put together your holiday watch list.

Looking for more choices? We also picked 12 stellar movies from 2021 that you might've completely bypassed.

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Ammonite

Thu, 14 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb 2021
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan are exceptional in this exquisite period romance from the director of 'God's Own Country'.

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High Ground

Thu, 28 Jan - Wed, 17 Feb 2021
Various cinemas in Sydney

Australia's latest exceptional outback western interrogates the atrocities of the country's colonial past.

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The Nest

Thu, 4 Feb - Wed, 24 Feb 2021
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Jude Law and Carrie Coon star in this exceptional 80s-set psychological thriller about domestic disharmony, festering secrets and the toxic idea that money can buy happiness.

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Synchronic

Thu, 11 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar 2021
Various cinemas in Sydney

Starring Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan, this sci-fi thriller follows two paramedics dealing with a trippy new designer drug.

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Another Round

Thu, 11 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar 2021
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Four teachers test a theory that humans actually need a constant supply of alcohol in their blood in this Oscar-shortlisted Danish drama.

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Minari

Thu, 18 Feb - Wed, 10 Mar 2021
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Vivid, honest and tender, this resonant and moving drama stars Steven Yeun as a Korean American father and farmer chasing a better life for his family.

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Firestarter — The Story of Bangarra

Thu, 18 Feb - Wed, 10 Mar 2021
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Celebrating Australia's acclaimed Indigenous dance theatre, this excellent documentary also steps through the nation's past and paints a portrait of three siblings with dreams as big as their talents.

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Judas and the Black Messiah

Thu, 11 Mar - Wed, 31 Mar 2021
Various cinemas in Sydney

Already winning Daniel Kaluuya a Golden Globe, this ferocious historical drama steps inside the FBI's quest to bring down a Black Panther Party leader.

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French Exit

Thu, 18 Mar - Wed, 7 Apr 2021
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Michelle Pfeiffer is magnificent and magnetic in this comedy about a broke Manhattan socialite's chaotic move to Paris.

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The Father

Thu, 1 Apr - Wed, 21 Apr 2021
Various cinemas in Sydney

With remarkable performances from Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman and a purposefully puzzle-like approach, this drama about dementia leaves a lasting imprint.

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Collective

Thu, 8 Apr - Wed, 28 Apr 2021
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Nominated for two Oscars, this compelling and confronting Romanian documentary spirals from a tragic fire to corruption in the country's health system.

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Gunda

Thu, 15 Apr - Wed, 5 May 2021
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

This dialogue-free documentary observes farm animals as they go about their daily lives, and the result is as haunting as it is striking.

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Supernova

Thu, 15 Apr - Wed, 5 May 2021
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Stanley Tucci and Colin Firth are simply heartbreaking in this affecting drama about a long-term couple dealing with early-onset dementia.

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Wrath of Man

Thu, 29 Apr - Wed, 19 May 2021
Various cinemas in Sydney

Reuniting for the first time in 16 years, Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie avoid simply rehashing their shared past glories in this effective revenge thriller.

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The Perfect Candidate

Thu, 6 May - Wed, 26 May 2021
Ritz Cinema, Randwick

Following a doctor who runs for local council, this rousing drama unpacks life in Saudi Arabia today and agitates passionately for change.

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A Quiet Place Part II

Thu, 27 May - Wed, 16 Jun 2021
Various cinemas in Sydney

The sequel to 2018's big horror hit is just as savvy, smart and engaging — and places just as much emphasis on silence.

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Lapsis

Thu, 3 Jun - Wed, 23 Jun 2021
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

This low-budget dystopian sci-fi satire takes on the gig economy, with sharp, savage and must-see results.

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In the Heights

Thu, 24 Jun - Sun, 31 Oct 2021
Various cinemas in Sydney and online

Lin-Manuel Miranda's vibrant love letter to Washington Heights hits the big screen, with intoxicating, invigorating and exuberant results.

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Event
Black Widow

Fri, 9 Jul - Sun, 31 Oct 2021
Various cinemas in Sydney and online

Combining spy thrills with family dramas — and aided by a top-notch cast — the 24th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe finally gives the first female Avenger her own solo feature.

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Event
Shiva Baby

Mon, 11 Oct - Sun, 31 Oct 2021
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Sharp, relatable and also filled with cringe-inducingly awkward moments, this impressive debut feature spends a day at a shiva with a college senior.

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Event
Nine Days

Mon, 11 Oct - Sun, 31 Oct 2021
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

A winner at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, this beautifully evocative existential drama follows unborn souls vying for a chance to live.

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Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

Wed, 29 Sep - Sun, 31 Oct 2021
Select cinemas in Sydney and online, Various locations

Questlove jumps behind the lens with this exceptional documentary, which brings footage from the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival — aka "Black Woodstock" — to the screen.

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Candyman

Mon, 11 Oct - Sun, 31 Oct 2021
Various cinemas in Sydney

The 90s horror franchise gets a sharp, smart and sublimely shot new instalment, as produced and co-written by Jordan Peele.

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The Night House

Mon, 11 Oct - Sun, 31 Oct 2021
Various cinemas in Sydney

Rebecca Hall is exceptional in a haunted house movie that's made with horror style as well as smarts, but also sometimes falls victim to its own indulgences.

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The Harder They Fall

Thu, 21 Oct - Wed, 10 Nov 2021
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Stepping back to the Old West with an all-star cast, this revisionist western is ambitious and memorable, smart and suave, and an all-round swaggering film

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Event
Passing

Thu, 28 Oct - Wed, 17 Nov 2021
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga are phenomenal in this polished, probing and patient drama about racial identity in America.

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Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain

Thu, 21 Oct - Wed, 10 Nov 2021
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

This emotional documentary isn't without its missteps, but still simmers with the celebrity chef, author and travel documentarian's passion and curiosity.

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The Last Duel

Thu, 21 Oct - Wed, 10 Nov 2021
Various cinemas in Sydney

Matt Damon, Adam Driver and 'Killing Eve' star Jodie Comer recreate medieval history in this weighty and savage drama from Ridley Scott.

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Malignant

Thu, 21 Oct - Wed, 10 Nov 2021
Various cinemas in Sydney

After a slow start, 70s and 80-inspired body-horror flick from Australian director James Wan evolves into a limb-thrashing, blood-splattering, gleefully chaotic ride.

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The Many Saints of Newark

Thu, 4 Nov - Wed, 24 Nov 2021
Various cinemas in Sydney

Fourteen years after fading to black, 'The Sopranos' gets a firmly familiar but still powerful and engaging big-screen prequel starring James Gandolfini's son Michael.

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Thirty Ace Movies From 2021 That You Should Definitely Catch Up on Over Summer

Ammonite

High Ground

The Nest

Synchronic

Another Round

Minari

Firestarter — The Story of Bangarra

Judas and the Black Messiah

French Exit

The Father

Collective

Gunda

Supernova

Wrath of Man

The Perfect Candidate

A Quiet Place Part II

Lapsis

In the Heights

Black Widow

Shiva Baby

Nine Days

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)

Candyman

The Night House

The Harder They Fall

Passing

Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain

The Last Duel

Malignant

The Many Saints of Newark

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