I somehow managed to watch a whopping 66 films / documentaries this year which is almost double the number that I watched last year. You can click here to see a list of every single film I watched but without further ado here are the highlights:
Little Women (2019)
This was the first film I saw this year and remains one of the best. A stunning period drama about feminism and books with a cast that includes Emma Watson and and Timothee Chalamet. What more could you ask for??
Jojo Rabbit (2019)
I probably wouldn't have watched this film by myself but my flatmate wanted to see it and I was happy for the excuse to go to the cinema. It is a very stylised comedy (?) about a boy in the Hilter Youth. It is hilarious, shocking and heartbreaking in different moments.
13th (2016)
This documentary is about the thirteen amendment and how it outlaws slavery except as a punishment for crime and how black and minority ethnicity people in America are unfailing and intentionally effected by this. This is one of the best documentaries I have ever seen about racism and it taught me things I didn't already know. This is available on Netflix and there is also a great follow up interview with the creator of the documentary, Ava DuVernay, by Oprah Winfrey.
Hamilton (2020)
The much awaited release of the original Broadway cast filming of Hamilton onto Disney+ did not disappoint. If you never went to see it on stage, you should definitely give it a watch and if you did go then this you should still watch it as it will give you juicy up close shots. This is available on Disney+.
The Game Changers (2018)
This documentary showcases vegan athletes and debunks many myths about how a vegan diet can make you weak and unhealthy. In fact it does the opposite and shows how a vegan diet is actually far healthier for us. This is a must watch if you are considering eating a more plant based diet and need some extra motivation. This is available on Netflix.
Extinction: The Facts (2020)
This short documentary about climate change, narrated by David Attenborough, will leave you angry and heartbroken, as it should do. If you still don't quite understand the impacts of climate change then this is a must watch. It provides a less personal view than A Life on Our Planet and looks at the bigger picture of how animals and the earth will be impacted. This is available on BBC iPlayer.
This highly anticipated documentary was as heart-breaking as it promised to be. David Attenborough chronicles just how dramatic the changes to this planet as a result of climate change, pollution and deforestation have been within his lifetime. A must watch if you need some convincing that we are sleepwalking off the edge of a cliff. This is available on Netflix.
Ratatouille (2007)
After stumbling across #RatatouilleTheMusical on TikTok I decided to re-watch the film as I cannot remember the last time I watched it and I absolutely loved it. It is heart-warming, feel-good and adorable. This is probably one of my favourite animated films of all time. I also remember how a DS game that I loved and I'm very annoyed that it does not exist for the switch. This is available on Disney+.
Zootopia (2016)
One of my classmates in sixth form kept telling me to watch this film and I'm ashamed to say that I only got around to it this year once I had Disney+ but it was incredible and has also made the ranks of one of my favourite animated films of all time. This film and the characters are so loveable and incredibly underrated. You must give it a watch. This is available on Disney+.
Klaus (2019)
This animated Santa origin story features adorable characters and stunning animation. It will pull on your heart springs just the right amount. This is available on Netflix.
Arthur Christmas (2011)
This is one of my favourite Christmas films and re-watching it only confirmed that for me. It is a beautiful and lively animation about Santa's family and the true spirit of Father Christmas. This is available on Netflix.
Leave a comment below letting me know what the best film you saw this year was!
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