10 Films You Might Have Missed in 2023

We have not been deprived of good movies this year.

From Barbie to Oppenheimer to Talk to Me to Killers of the Flower Moon, it has been an excellent year for movie lovers, which proved the theatrical experience is still in high demand.

However, if you've caught up on all the blockbusters and are still hungry for more, we've compiled a list of films you might have missed that you should be sure to catch up on.

From documentaries to rom-coms to indies to thrillers, we've got something for everyone.

Missing

If you saw Aneesh Chaganty's Searching in 2018, then Missing will be right up your street. It's a great thriller set in the digital world that follows a young woman after her mother goes missing. The film takes place "online", and you can see her using tools available to her online. It flew under the radar when it was released earlier this year but received a certified fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes of 88% and an audience score of 90%, and it's worth catching up on if you missed it in theaters.

The Bullies of Baltimore

Sports fans, this one's for you. The Bullies of Baltimore is ready to watch on ESPN+ and tells the story of the infamous 2000 Baltimore Ravens, who went on to defeat the Giants 34 - 7 in Super Bowl XXXV. Using archival footage and present-day interviews with some of the team's stars, we get a behind-the-scenes look at the legends that made the game exciting. The 2023 Baltimore Ravens are looking like they might be present at the 2024 Super Bowl, too, so it's a good primer for the big game.

Chevalier

Chevalier stars Kelvin Harrison Jr. as composer Joseph Bologne, who was the Chevalier de Saint-Georges and the film charts his rise to fame in French society as a composer before an ill-fated love affair. Harrison Jr. gives a performance to remember alongside Samara Weaving, Lucy Boynton, Ronke Adekoluejo, Marton Csokas, Alex Fitzalan, Minnie Driver and Henry Lloyd-Hughes.

Somewhere in Queens

Ray Romano and Laurie Metcalf star as Leo and Angela Russo, who live a simple life in Queens, surrounded by their overbearing Italian-American family. When their son finds success on his high-school basketball team, Leo tears the family apart by trying to help his son score a college scholarship. It's a great family comedy with real heart. A perfect watch for a family gathering.

Past Lives

Past Lives is definitely the one with the most buzz on this list, but on the off chance you've yet to see it, you absolutely must. Greta Lee and Teo Yoo star as childhood sweethearts who are wrested apart after Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. Twenty years later, they are reunited for one fateful week as they confront notions of love and destiny. It is a beautiful and deeply personal first film by Celine Song.

Joy Ride

Adele Lim's debut feature is fantastic, and if you've not watched it yet, what are you waiting for? It's a hilarious ensemble comedy about four friends travelling through China in search of one of their birth mothers. It has heart, a ton of fantastic comedy and four incredible performances from Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu and Sabrina Wu.

Theater Camp

Musical theater kids prepare to feel seen (and called out) because Theater Camp is a stunning depiction of what it's like to have grown up wanting to tread the boards. Following the eccentric staff of a rundown theater camp in upstate New York, the gang must band together with the beloved founder's bro-y son to keep the camp afloat. Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman make a statement with their debut film, which will have your sides aching from all the laughing.

The Eternal Memory

If documentaries are your thing, you'll love this tender portrait of Augusto and Paulina, who have been together for 25 years. It's a fly-on-the-wall film that follows Augusto's Alzheimer's diagnosis as the two navigate life, fearing the day Augusto will no longer recognize Paulina. It is a tearjerker, so be prepared.

Rye Lane

This dynamic first feature from Raine Allen-Miller got people talking during its premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Starring David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah, the film follows Dom and Yas, who are reeling from bad breakups but connect over an eventful day in South London. It's a great rom-com bursting with life through the unique lens of Allen-Miller, who makes the world look magical.

Polite Society

Another feature debut, this time from Nida Manzoor, whose film follows Ria Khan, who believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage. After enlisting her friends' help, she attempts to pull off the most ambitious wedding heist in the name of independence and sisterhood. It's another one that debuted at the Sundance Film Festival but may have slipped by you during its theatrical run.