My Favorite Movie Discoveries in 2024
Films I watched for the first time that premiered before 2024
I watched a lot of movies in 2024 (177 to be exact). While almost 42% of the movies I watched in 2024 came out during the year, there was still time to go back and watch some classics. I wanted to share some of those below and let you know where you can watch them yourself. Iād argue that half of watching movies is the thrill of discovery and perhaps this list can help you in the new year. If youād like to clone the list to your Letterboxd or just keep an easy record of the movies, Iāve created a Letterboxd list for easy perusal.
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Secrets & Lies, 1996 (Dir. Mike Leigh)
You can watch the film on Max or Criterion Channel
High Noon, 1952 (Dir. Fred Zinneman)
You can watch the film on Fubo or 4K UHD from Kino Lorber
Once Upon a Time in the West, 1968 (Dir. Sergio Leone)
You can watch the film on Criterion Channel or 4K UHD from Paramount Pictures
Body Double, 1984 (Dir. Brian De Palma)
You can watch the film on Criterion Channel
The Long Good Friday, 1980 (Dir. John Mackenzie)
You can watch the film on Criterion Channel
The Verdict, 1982 (Dir. Sidney Lumet)
You can rent the film via Apple or Amazon
A Woman Under the Influence, 1974 (Dir. John Cassavetes)
You can watch the film on Criterion Channel
The Conversation, 1974 (Dir. Francis Ford Coppola)
You can watch the film on Criterion Channel or a new 4K UHD from Lionsgate
The Last Detail, 1973 (Dir. Hal Ashby)
You can rent the film via Apple or Amazon
Peeping Tom, 1960 (Dir. Michael Powell)
You can watch the film on Criterion Channel
Matinee, 1993 (Dir. Joe Dante)
You can rent the film via Apple or Amazon or a new 4K UHD from Shout! Factory
Floating Weeds, 1959 (Dir. Yasujiro Ozu)
You can watch the film on Criterion Channel
Good Will Hunting, 1997 (Dir. Gus Vant Sant)
You can watch the film on Hoopla or Pluto TV
Sorcerer, 1977 (Dir. William Friedkin)
You can rent the film via Apple or Amazon
Little Darlings, 1980 (Dir. Ronald F. Maxwell)
You can rent the film via Apple or Amazon or on 4K UHD from Vinegar Syndrome
The Hitcher, 1986 (Dir. Robert Harmon)
You can watch the film on 4K UHD
Bound, 1996 (Dir. Lana & Lilly Wachowski)
You can watch the film on Pluto TV
Project A, 1983 (Dir. Jackie Chan)
You can rent the film via Apple or Amazon or purchase 4K UHD from 88 Films