Hidden Gems: 23 Must-Watch Movies of 2025 You Might Have Missed

Discover 23 Captivating Films of 2025

We’ve curated a list of 23 films from 2025, each unique in mood and genre but equally deserving of your attention. Perfect for solo nights or cozy viewings with a partner, these movies cater to moments when you want to think, feel, or simply escape into another reality. If you feel like you’ve seen it all, this collection will pleasantly surprise you.

1. One Battle After Another

A weary revolutionary, Bob (Leonardo DiCaprio), lives in a drug-induced paranoia, keeping away from society with his fiery and independent daughter, Villa. But when his long-time enemy returns after 16 years and his daughter goes missing, the past catches up with them. In a desperate search, Bob must confront his mistakes and the shadows of his past in a deadly duel.

2. Bugonia

What happens when two conspiracy theory-obsessed men kidnap the CEO of a large company, convinced she’s an alien planning to destroy Earth?

3. Formula 1

Joseph Kosinski’s sports drama features Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, a former pilot returning to Formula 1 after a long hiatus. He becomes a mentor to young driver Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris) and helps the APXGP team fight for success. Filmed during real Grand Prix events, the movie captures the true adrenaline of royal races.

4. Frankenstein

A terrifying creature, born from the horrific experiments of a mad scientist, was long thought dead due to a house fire. But nearly 40 years later, another doctor tracks it down, determined to continue the experiments at any cost.

5. Eternity

In the film “Eternity,” events unfold after the death of the heroes. Joan meets her husband at a “crossroads,” a place where they have a week to choose where and with whom to spend eternity. The choice becomes complicated when the woman meets her first love—a man who died young in the war. Now she must decide: spend eternity with the man she lived her whole life with or try to rekindle an unfulfilled love story.

6. Knives Out: Wake Up, Dead Man

Another dangerous and intricate case awaits when the renowned detective Benoit Blanc takes on the challenge personally. Who will be hiding behind the mask of innocence this time, harboring truly deadly plans, only time will tell.

7. Rosie

At first glance, Ivy and Theo’s life is a perfect picture: successful careers, a happy marriage, and wonderful children. But behind the facade of this flawless family idyll, a storm is brewing. As Theo’s professional life rapidly declines, Ivy’s ambitions only grow. What once seemed like a partnership gradually turns into an arena of silent confrontation, where accumulated grievances, jealousy, and rivalry become a volatile mix.

8. The Ravine

Two snipers, a man and a woman, are assigned to guard a mysterious ravine for a year. Cut off from the rest of the world, they become acquainted despite the prohibition and discover what truly lies at the bottom of the ravine.

9. Ballerina

Set during the events of “John Wick 3,” the main character of “Ballerina,” Eva Makarro, seeks revenge for her family’s death using her unique dancing skills. She infiltrates the world of criminal organizations, where every step could be her last.

10. Lilo & Stitch

A live-action adaptation of the 2002 Disney classic. The film tells the touching and funny story of a lonely Hawaiian girl, Lilo, and an alien fugitive who helps bring her broken family together.

11. Eddington

In May 2020, the confrontation between the sheriff of a small town (Joaquin Phoenix) and the mayor (Pedro Pascal) ignites a powder keg as neighbor turns against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.

12. Dangerous Flight

Madeline Harris, an air marshal, receives an urgent assignment. She must transport an important criminal for interrogation on a small plane through the Arctic wilderness. No one knows about this mission. At least, that’s what it seemed. A psycho, sent by a criminal organization, hijacks the plane, and now Madeline is forced to team up with the prisoner to survive. But can she truly trust him?

13. Grandmas

After losing his mother, Joe Scaravella (Vince Vaughn) risks everything to honor her memory and open an Italian restaurant where local grandmothers become the chefs.

14. Karate Kid: Legends

A true prodigy of martial arts, after a terrible family tragedy, is forced to move to New York with his mother. When a friend needs help, the boy immediately sets out to assist, but due to a lack of strength, the master recruits another desperate fighter to achieve the desired goal together.

15. Steve

Director Steve fights for the survival of his reformatory college while keeping an eye on his mental health. Meanwhile, troubled student Shai tries to cope with his violent tendencies and vulnerability, torn between his past and future prospects.

16. Thunderbolts

To carry out special missions, the American government sends a unique squad consisting of those usually called supervillains. To benefit humanity and atone for their past sins, they unite under the name Thunderbolts and set out on their mission.

17. Mickey 17

The events unfold in the future when humanity has mastered new technologies and seeks to colonize new planets. Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson) voluntarily signs up to be among the pioneers entrusted with the most dangerous space exploration missions.

18. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

Set in the early 1930s, the Crawley family once again faces the challenges of the time. Beloved stars, favorite characters, and new faces come together for this grand finale.

For more information on these films, visit IMDb.