Twenty Movies from 2020 That You Should Definitely Catch Up On Over Summer

Tick 'em off.
Sarah Ward
Published on December 17, 2020
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    Little Women

    Wed, 1 Jan - Wed, 29 Jan 2020

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    The classic American novel gets a sharp, savvy and soulful new adaptation, with Greta Gerwig at the helm and Saoirse Ronan leading the cast.

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    1917

    Thu, 9 Jan - Wed, 29 Jan 2020

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Gripping, urgent and strikingly shot, this First World War drama follows two soldiers as they venture through enemy territory.

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    Just Mercy

    Thu, 23 Jan - Wed, 12 Feb 2020

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    This rousing true-crime story about an African American man on death row features excellent performances by Michael B Jordan and Jamie Foxx.

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    The Lodge

    Thu, 20 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar 2020

    Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

    Set in a remote cabin and featuring a bone-chilling performance by Riley Keough, this atmospheric psychological thriller never just sticks to an easy formula.

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    A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood

    Thu, 23 Jan - Wed, 12 Feb 2020

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Tom Hanks is pitch-perfect as US children’s television host Mr Rogers in this thoughtful, full-hearted and charming drama.

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    True History of the Kelly Gang

    Thu, 9 Jan - Wed, 29 Jan 2020

    Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

    Ned Kelly returns to the big screen in a bold, brutal masterpiece that re-imagines and re-interrogates the notorious Aussie bushranger’s place in the country’s history.

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    The Invisible Man

    Thu, 27 Feb - Wed, 18 Mar 2020

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Elisabeth Moss is at her tormented best in this smart, stylish and supremely relevant Australian-shot remake of a monster movie classic.

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    For Sama

    Thu, 6 Feb - Wed, 26 Feb 2020

    Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

    Shot on the ground in Aleppo over five years, this award-winning documentary offers a heartbreaking personal perspective on the ongoing Syrian Civil War.

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    A Hidden Life

    Thu, 30 Jan - Wed, 19 Feb 2020

    Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

    Terrence Malick’s trademark roving, lyrical visuals prove a perfect fit for this true World War II tale about an Austrian farmer-turned-conscientious objector.

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    Dark Waters

    Thu, 5 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar 2020

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Involving and infuriating, this Mark Ruffalo-starring legal thriller is based on a compelling true story.

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    Honeyland

    Thu, 5 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar 2020

    Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

    Nominated for two Oscars and picking up multiple Sundance awards, this compelling and fascinating doco follows Europe’s last female wild beekeeper.

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    Waves

    Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov 2020

    Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

    Following the ups and downs experienced by an African American family, this magnificent drama is stunningly visceral, stirring and profound.

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    The Personal History of David Copperfield

    Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov 2020

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Dev Patel is as charming as he’s ever been in this gem of a Dickens adaptation — which might just be writer/director Armando Iannucci’s most delightful affair yet.

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    The King of Staten Island

    Mon, 9 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec 2020

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Pete Davidson commands attention in Judd Apatow’s arrested development-fuelled comedy, which is loosely based on the ‘Saturday Night Live’ star’s own life story.

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    Les Misérables

    Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov 2020

    Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

    Set in the banlieues of Paris, this Oscar-nominated French drama is a film of explosive emotional and visceral power.

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    Bill & Ted Face the Music

    Sun, 1 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov 2020

    Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

    Arriving almost 30 years after the last ‘Bill & Ted’ movie, this fittingly silly and heartwarmingly sweet comedy definitely isn’t bogus.

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    Tenet

    Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec 2020

    Various cinemas in Melbourne

    Christopher Nolan’s long-awaited, mind-bending action-thriller is spectacular and entertaining — and also convoluted and laborious.

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    Deerskin

    Mon, 9 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov 2020

    Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

    This sublimely silly and sometimes savage horror-comedy follows one man’s love for his new suede jacket — and his quest to ensure that it’s the only jacket in existence.

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    On the Rocks

    Fri, 23 Oct - Sun, 22 Nov 2020

    Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

    Sofia Coppola teams up with Bill Murray for the third time, and the result is another insightful delight.

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    The Trial of the Chicago 7

    Fri, 16 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct 2020

    Online

    Recreating a still-relevant chapter of US history, Aaron Sorkin’s latest film pairs the writer/director’s usual flourishes with a top-notch cast.

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