Cinema in 2024 overflowed with impressive acting performances, which received exciting responses from the media and earned critical acclaim. With awards season underway, actors like Demi Moore in The Substance and Kieran Culkin in A Real Pain are being praised for their work. However, with many of these 2024 favorites saturating the media, it is hard not to find oneself in an echo chamber — hearing the same actors’ names repeated.
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There are many notable performances that have gone largely unnoticed this awards season and are worthy of the same amount of praise. From subtle yet affective performances like Preeti Panigrahi in Girls Will Be Girls, to thrilling scream queens like Julia Garner in Apartment 7A, it is hard not to be impressed by their storytelling abilities. In fact, many of these lesser-known performances provide something fresh and enticing for those who wish to see something distinct. Julia Garner In
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Apartment 7A
As Terry Gionoffrio
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Apartment 7A
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HorrorThriller
In this psychological thriller, a young woman is forced into a mysterious cult after moving into a seemingly ordinary apartment complex. As strange events occur there, she begins to question her sanity and the motives of her enigmatic neighbors.
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September 20, 2024
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104 Minutes
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Julia Garner
, Dianne Wiest
, Kevin McNally
, Jim Sturgess
, Marli Siu
, Rosy McEwen
, Andrew Buchan
, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
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Natalie Erika James
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Rosemary’s Baby
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Natalie Erika James
, Christian White
, Ira Levin
, Skylar James
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Long before the events of Rosemary’s Baby, the hit 1968 horror film, young dancer Terry Gionoffrio fell into the clutches of the Castevet couple in Apartment 7A. The shocking horror prequel, which came out in September of last year, tells the story of how Terry became the first victim of the Castavet’s demonic plan, in exchange for help as a struggling artist.
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While Garner has been praised for past performances in projects like Inventing Anna, her leading performance in Apartment 7A went surprisingly unnoticed by the media, considering the difficulty of the role. Garner’s portrayal of the desperate young dancer is riveting and heartbreaking, as she slowly looses her grasp of reality and realizes her tragic role as the next mother of Satan. Ultimately, the real reason for Terry’s death is revealed in Apartment 7A. In the end, it is hard for audiences not to root for Terry who fights back to regain control of her life and pursue her dreams.
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June Squib In Thelma
As Thelma Post
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Thelma
PG-13
Comedy
Thelma is a 2024 comedy film written and directed by Josh Margolin. Thelma Post finds herself duped out of money and more when a scam caller pretends to be her grandson. Unwilling to sit back and let herself be a victim, she sets off into the city to find the perpetrator and take back what is hers.
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January 18, 2024
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97 Minutes
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June Squibb
, Fred Hechinger
, Richard Roundtree
, Parker Posey
, Clark Gregg
, Malcolm McDowell
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Josh Margolin
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Josh Margolin
Thelma, a surprise hit comedy, is one of 2024’s best hidden gems. June Squib plays 93-year-old Thelma, a determined grandmother who embarks on a journey to locate and take back money that was stolen from her by a phone scammer. As Thelma treks across Los Angeles, she learns that while she is still useful and capable at her age, it is okay to ask for help — and Squib’s performance as Thelma is a delightful watch.
It’s not often that a character like Thelma is given the chance to take the lead in a story because of Hollywood’s problems with ageism, but Squib delivers an engaging performance. As Thelma races across LA to locate her stolen money, all while trying to avoid her overprotective family, Squib’s portrayal of the character plays on the comedy of her absurd situation. At the same time, Squib embodies Thelma’s challenges, as a spunky woman who is frustrated by the complications of her age and a world that underestimates her.
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Nicholas Hoult In Juror #2
As Justin Kemp
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Juror #2
PG-13
DramaCrimeThriller
Justin Kemp, a juror in a prominent murder trial, encounters a moral conflict as he realizes his influence over the jury’s decision. Struggling with the potential consequences, he faces the ethical challenge of possibly swaying the verdict to either convict or free the wrong individual, complicating his role significantly.
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October 30, 2024
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114 Minutes
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Nicholas Hoult
, Toni Collette
, J.K. Simmons
, Kiefer Sutherland
, Zoey Deutch
, Gabriel Basso
, Chris Messina
, Francesca Eastwood
Director
Clint Eastwood
Writers
Jonathan A. Abrams
Clint Eastwood’s latest drama Juror #2 hit streaming platforms after a short theatrical run. The crime drama stars Nicholas Hoult as Justin Kemp, a juror who is chosen for a high-profile murder trial. However, as evidence and details from the case boil to the surface, Justin must confront his own dark secret and possible involvement in the murder, making for a fascinating performance to watch on-screen.
Hoult shows Justin silently struggling throughout the film to come to terms with his secret and how to proceed as a jury member. Though Justin is far from perfect (battling a troubled past as an alcoholic and an unreliable partner to his wife), Hoult’s portrayal makes the audience feel sympathy for his dilemma as well as his hopes to better his life. While Hoult’s character keeps his emotions and troubles hidden under the surface for the majority of the film, his subtle performance is impactful.
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Elizabeth Olsen In His Three Daughters
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His Three Daughters
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His Three Daughters is a 2023 drama film directed by Azazel Jacobs. The story centers on three sisters, portrayed by Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen, and Natasha Lyonne, who reunite in their childhood home to care for their terminally ill father. As they navigate the emotional complexities of their father’s final days, the sisters confront unresolved issues and deep-seated family tensions. The film explores themes of sisterhood, forgiveness, and the intricate dynamics of familial relationships.
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September 20, 2024
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101 Minutes
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Natasha Lyonne
, Elizabeth Olsen
, Carrie Coon
, Jovan Adepo
, Jasmine Bracey
, Jose Febus
, Rudy Galvan
, Randy Ramos Jr.
Director
Azazel Jacobs
Writers
Azazel Jacobs
Another powerful performance in 2024 came from Elizabeth Olson, who plays Christina in the Netflix drama film, His Three Daughters. Olson is just one of three estranged sisters who must meet in New York to prepare for the passing of their ailing father. Along the way, they struggle to reconnect due to competing personalities. Though Christina is the quieter than the other two (Rachel, played by Natasha Lyonne and Katie, played by Carrie Coon), her performance stands out.
Unlike her more combative siblings, Christina is the glue of the family, struggling to keep the peace while fighting to control her own sensitive nature. There are many moments of silence for Olson’s character as she fights to keep her sadness and frustration at bay (a result of being the closest to her father), yet Olson’s presence is commanding in her few emotional breakdown scenes. By the end, Christina sings a familiar song to her father and her sisters as he passes.
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Saoirse Ronan In The Outrun
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The Outrun
Drama
The Outrun is a 2024 drama film based on the personal memoir of Amy Liptrot, directed by Nora Fingscheidt. A young woman named Rona returns to her home in Scotland to heal and face the demons of her past after a stint in rehab.
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October 4, 2024
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118 Minutes
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Saoirse Ronan
, Paapa Essiedu
, Stephen Dillane
, Saskia Reeves
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Nora Fingscheidt
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Nora Fingscheidt
, Amy Liptrot
, Daisy Lewis
Saoirse Ronan returns to the screen to deliver a stirring performance as Rona in the poetic drama The Outrun. The film, which is based on the autobiographical book of the same name by Amy Liptrot, focuses on Rona’s sobriety journey after coming out of rehab. When she returns home to the Orkney Islands to recover, Rona must face demons from her past in order to move forward.
The Outrun is based on Amy Liptrot’s novel, but takes several liberties with the film, such as renaming the lead from “Amy” to “Rona.”
Ronan has earned ample critical acclaim and media attention for her performances in the past. Although The Outrun is yet to generate as much buzz as previous projects, her portrayal of Rona is just as brilliant. Over the course of the film, Rona undergoes a transformation from combative and depressive, to hopeful, taking a job in conservationism to better herself. However, along the way, Rona battles internally with the desire to do better while also wishing to return to her addictive tendencies. This is embodied masterfully by Ronan, whose emotional performance is inspiring to audience members.
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Preeti Panigrahi In Girls Will Be Girls
As Mira
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January 20, 2024
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118 minutes
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Kani Kusruti
, Kajol Chugh
, Devika Shahani
, Jitin Gulati
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Shuchi Talati
Producers
Ali Fazal
Preeti Panigrahi’s performance in Shuchi Talati’s film, Girls Will Be Girls, is one of the most impressive of 2024. The film tells the story of Mira (Panigrahi) an ambitious and accomplished teenager who becomes the prefect of her strict boarding school. However, Mira begins to embrace her rebellious side, learning about young love, sexual expression, and reexamining her relationship with her mother.
Panigrahi’s performance is captivating, as she successfully embodies Mira’s change from the more restrained and traditional young girl, to an outspoken and unapologetic adolescent. Panigrahi captures the ups and downs of girlhood, from the euphoria of first love and curiosity of sexual awakening, to deep insecurities around her body and self-image. By the end, viewers feel sympathy for Mira, who faces sexism because of her newfound freedom.
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Hunter Schafer In Cuckoo
As Gretchen
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Cuckoo
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HorrorMysteryThriller
On a trip to the German Alps with her father and stepmother, Gretchen (Hunter Schafer from HBO’s “Euphoria”) discovers that the resort town where they’re staying hides sinister secrets, as she’s plagued by strange noises and frightening visions of a woman pursuing her. Soon, Gretchen finds herself pulled into a conspiracy involving bizarre experiments by the resort’s owner that echo back generations.
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August 9, 2024
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Runtime
102 Minutes
Cast
Hunter Schafer
, Dan Stevens
, Jessica Henwick
, Marton Csokas
, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey
, Greta Fernández
, Kalin Morrow
, Mila Lieu
Director
Tilman Singer
Writers
Tilman Singer
One of the lesser-known horror films of the year is Cuckoo, Tilman Singer’s title about an American teenager, Gretchen (Hunter Schafer), who moves to the German Alps to be with her father after her mother’s death. However, she soon discovers that she is being hunted by a monster, threatening the safety of both her and her family. Cuckoo is exciting for the Euphoria star’s career, and Schafer’s performance is full of dramatic twists and turns.
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She skillfully steps into the role of the lost and grieving teenager that Gretchen is at the start of the film. Throughout, she struggles to find her place in her awkward foreign environment among her father’s new family. As the story progresses, Gretchen slowly becomes more fearful and paranoid of her strange surroundings. Gretchen’s emotional spiral is portrayed well by Schafer, who grapples with the paranormal happenings and lack of acknowledgment from her family.
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Palmi Kormákur In Touch
As Young Kristófer
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Touch
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DramaRomance
In Touch, a brilliant neuroscientist develops a groundbreaking device that enables people to feel the memories of others physically. As the invention gains global attention, it inadvertently intersects the lives of three strangers: a grieving widow seeking solace, an estranged son longing for reconciliation, and a young artist pursuing inspiration.
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July 12, 2024
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Egill Ólafsson
, Kōki
, Pálmi Kormákur Baltasarsson
, Masahiro Motoki
, Sigurður Ingvarsson
, Yoko Narahashi
, Masatoshi Nakamura
, Meg Kubota
Director
Baltasar Kormakur
Writers
Baltasar Kormakur
, Ólafur Jóhann Ólafsson
Baltasar Kormákur’s film, Touch, is a tender romantic drama about the endurance of love and human connection. Touch follows Kristofer (played at a younger age by Palmi Kormákur), an ailing older man who is determined to locate the whereabouts of his first love, who went missing when he was a young man. Kormákur’s performance is intimate, capturing the excitement, mystery, and pain of a first love.
Beyond this, Kormákur’s is an exciting character to watch onscreen, as a young and rebellious free-thinker who challenges the conventions of conservative British society. His connection to the Takahashi family is beautifully woven throughout, and Kormákur’s chemistry with his love interest, Miko (Kôki), shines through the screen. Though Kormákur is only the younger version of Kristofer, his likable portrayal of the bright-eyed young man is one of the highlights of the film.
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Justice Smith In I Saw The TV Glow
As Owen
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I Saw the TV Glow
PG-13
DramaHorror
I Saw the TV Glow is a horror film by writer-director Jane Schoenbrun, released in 2024. A young man named Owen is introduced to a late-night TV show that reflects their reality. As the two begin to bond over the series, it suddenly is canceled, causing Owen’s view of reality to shatter.
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January 18, 2024
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100 Minutes
Cast
Justice Smith
, Brigette Lundy-Paine
, Danielle Deadwyler
, Fred Durst
, Helena Howard
, Ian Foreman
Director
Jane Schoenbrun
Writers
Jane Schoenbrun
Justice Smith’s performance in the coming-of-age mystery is an emotional ride, as he plays Owen, a lonely and isolated teenager who struggles to find his place among his peers. Along the way, Owen reconnects with an old childhood friend over a strange late-night show known as “The Pink Opaque,” and her disappearance leaves him with more questions. Jane Schoenbrun’s overlooked horror film I Saw The TV Glow is a confusing and twisted story about struggles with identity, something that Smith portrays perfectly in the role of Owen.
Viewers take a journey through Owen’s mind as he grapples to understand the connection between his unhappy reality and the intoxicating world of “The Pink Opaque.” As the film progresses, Owen’s pain is heartbreaking to watch, as he tries to outrun his loneliness and insecurity, only to be followed by a string of supernatural occurrences.
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Izaac Wang In Dìdi
As Chris Wang
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Dìdi
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ComedyDrama
During the summer before starting high school, 13-year-old Chris Wang navigates the complexities of adolescence in a Northern California suburb. As he experiments with skating, social media, and first crushes, he also grapples with family dynamics and the pressures of growing up as a Taiwanese American. The story explores Chris’s journey of self-discovery, filled with both humor and heartfelt moments, while highlighting the cultural and emotional challenges he faces.
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August 16, 2024
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Runtime
94 Minutes
Cast
Izaac Wang
, Joan Chen
, Shirley Chen
, Zhang Li Hua
, Mahaela Park
, Raul Dial
, Aaron Chang
, Chiron Cillia Denk
Director
Sean Wang
Writers
Sean Wang
Sean Wang’s Dìdi is a touching coming-of-age story about the life of a young Taiwanese American, 13-year-old Chris (Izaac Wang), who undergoes a series of transformations over the course of his summer leading into freshman year of high school. Along the way, he learns to embrace his identity, family, and stand up for himself. Izaac Wang’s performance as Chris is moving, and it is hard for audiences not to sympathize with the young boy’s insecurities and struggles.
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Though Chris endures a series of challenges, he is not without fault, hurting his mother and loved ones around him during his rough moments. Izaac embodies the essence of the frustrated and fearful teenager who struggles with growing pains, masterfully. In the end, his honest, genuine performance is what makes the emotional core of the film so effective for audiences, an cements him as another tragically underrated movie performance of 2024.
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