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

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

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

Hundreds of movies release in Australia each year — even in 2020. 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 2020 flicks now ready for your home-viewing consumption, and put together your holiday watch list.

Looking for more choices? We also picked ten stellar movies from 2020 that you might've completely bypassed.

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Arts & Entertainment
Little Women

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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Arts & Entertainment
1917

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

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Arts & Entertainment
Just Mercy

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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Arts & Entertainment
The Lodge

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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Arts & Entertainment
A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood

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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Arts & Entertainment
True History of the Kelly Gang

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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Arts & Entertainment
The Invisible Man

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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Arts & Entertainment
For Sama

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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Arts & Entertainment
A Hidden Life

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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Arts & Entertainment
Dark Waters

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

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Arts & Entertainment
Honeyland

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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Arts & Entertainment
Waves

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

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Arts & Entertainment
The Personal History of David Copperfield

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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Arts & Entertainment
The King of Staten Island

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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Arts & Entertainment
Les Misérables

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

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Arts & Entertainment
Bill & Ted Face the Music

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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Arts & Entertainment
Tenet

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

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Arts & Entertainment
Deerskin

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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Arts & Entertainment
On the Rocks

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

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Arts & Entertainment
The Trial of the Chicago 7

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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