AP Film Writers Highlight 2024's Best Movies

A diverse mix of films, from intimate dramas to bold narratives, define a challenging yet rewarding year in cinema.

Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine as Light,' set in modern Mumbai, is praised as a poetic masterpiece exploring the lives of three women.
Steve McQueen's 'Blitz' offers a poignant perspective on World War II through the eyes of a young boy in bombed London, streaming on Apple TV+.
RaMell Ross's adaptation of 'Nickel Boys' brings Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer-winning novel to life with visual inventiveness and emotional depth, opening Dec. 13.
Sean Baker's 'Anora' captivates audiences with a mix of humor, tragedy, and breakout performances, solidifying its status as a cultural moment.
Films like 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' and 'Green Border' tackle urgent social and political themes, reflecting a global cinematic shift toward challenging narratives.