Best movies to watch in Hong Kong cinemas this month

Hong Kong is a city filled with cinephiles. Purchasing a ticket for local film festivals is akin to that of a top-class act’s concert—sold out within minutes. This doesn’t come as a surprise as Hong Kong cinema and local directors have gained a reputation for being among the best. Plus, being an international city, cinephiles can watch both foreign and local flicks. So, move over Netflix because nothing beats watching a movie on the big screen. See our top picks of the best movies to watch in Hong Kong cinemas.

Make sure to bookmark this list of the best movies to watch in Hong Kong because we update our picks every month. The only thing you have to do is save the release date on your calendar, book your tickets, and you’re good to go. In the meantime, check out our picks of the best cinemas in Hong Kong for the ultimate viewing experience.

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Best movies to watch in Hong Kong cinemas – November 2024

Gladiator II

Gladiator II continues the epic story of power and vengeance in Ancient Rome. From director Ridley Scott, the sequel revolves around Lucius (Paul Mescal). He is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is besieged by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome. Filled with rage, Lucius must conquer his past and find strength to return Rome to its former glory.

Showing on November 14

Love in the Big City

Based on the novel of the same name, Love in the Big City narrates the story of best friends Jae-hee (Kim Go-eun) and Heung-soo (Noh Sang-hyun) from their twenties to their thirties. The roommates, a gay man (Noh) and a fearless woman (Kim) are considered outsiders by many, leading them to become close and lead a secret life of cohabitation.

Showing on November 21

Weekend in Taipei

John Lawlor (Luke Evans) is a drug enforcement agent who loves his job. He’s also really good at it. Joey Kang (Gwei Lun-mei) is a top “transporter” in Taipei. She’s driven and fast-thinking but difficult to pin down and impossible to catch. These two aren’t supposed to fall in love but fate brought them together… until they are torn apart. Now, 15 years later, they reunite during a weekend in Taipei. (Fun fact: The movie was originally set in Hong Kong before shifting to Taipei.)

Showing on November 21

Wicked

Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) is shunned and misunderstood because of her green skin. But Glinda (Ariana Grande), a student with an unflinching desire for popularity, is not too bothered. The two form an unlikely friendship until an encounter with the Wizard of Oz. Their relationship comes at a crossroads as they begin to walk down different paths.

Showing on November 21

Blossoms Somewhere

Ching (Marf Yau) is a high school student who was born with a stutter. She runs an online second-hand lingerie business with her best friend, Rachel (Sheena Chan). Ching’s online persona is the complete opposite of her real-life personality. Her “outgoing” online identity soon gains attention from her buyers, forming relationships that she has always longed for. But her friendship with Rachel reaches a boiling point.

Showing on November 21

The Apprentice

This biographical film looks at Donald Trump’s career as a real estate businessman in New York City from the 1970s to the 1980s. The young Trump (Sebastian Stan) is eager to prove himself as the second son of a wealthy family. He meets cutthroat lawyer Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong) who sees the young businessman as the perfect protege.

Showing on November 21

Best movies to watch in Hong Kong cinemas – October 2024

Bagman

The first horror movie to tune into just in time for Halloween? Make it Bagman. This movie follows a family who find themselves hunted by a malevolent creature. The legend of the Bagman has always been a story that parents warn their children about. Patrick McKee (Sam Claflin) escaped an encounter as a boy but it left him with lifelong scars. Now, his childhood nightmare has returned, threatening the safety of his wife (Antonia Thomas) and son, Jake (Caréll Vincent Rhoden)

Now showing

Joker: Folie à Deux

A sequel to the award-winning Joker, the second movie sees Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) inside Arkham State Hospital, waiting for his trial. As he continues to struggle with his dual identity, he meets Harley Quinn (Lady Gaga), the soon-to-be love of his life.

Showing on October 2

The Substance

Elisabeth Sparkle (Demi Moore) is famous for her aerobics show. But on her 50th birthday, she suddenly gets fired. In distress, she gets an offer from a laboratory of a mysterious substance that can transform her into the “best” version of herself. Check out our review here.

Showing on October 10

Didi

Didi is the directorial debut of Sean Wang, a coming-of-age movie that is also a tender ode to immigrant mothers. Chris Wang (Izaac Wang) is on the cusp of entering high school. He spends his aimless summer just like any other normal 13-year-old. Chris continues navigating the whirlwind journey of growing up from having a crush to flirting and appreciating his mom.

Showing on October 17

Smile 2

This sequel to Smile follows pop sensation Skye Riley (Naomi Scott). As Skye prepares to embark on a world tour, she begins to experience terrifying events. Overwhelmed by the horrifying visions as well as the horrors of fame, Skye must face her past to regain control of her life.

Showing on October 17

Venom: The Last Dance

Tom Hardy returns as Venom in the final movie of the Venom trilogy. Eddie (Hardy) and Venom are on the run as both their worlds collide. The duo are forced to make a heartbreaking decision that will either unite or separate them… forever. 

Showing on October 23

Anora

This Palme d’Or-winning movie lands in Hong Kong cinemas in October. It tells the story of Anora (Mikey Madison), a young sex worker from Brooklyn. She meets and immediately marries the son of a wealthy family. But once the news reaches her family in Russia, her fairytale marriage might likely come to an end.

Showing on October 31

Best movies to watch in Hong Kong cinemas – September 2024

Look Back

Based on the manga of the same name, this anime adaptation follows Fujino, an elementary student. She publishes a manga in a student publication with much success. Her happiness stops when her teacher informs her that truant student, Kyomoto also wants to get into doing a four-panel manga. Despite their opposite personalities, the two bond over their love for manga. But one day, something happens that shatters everything.

Showing on August 29

Longlegs

Starring Maika Monroe and Nicolas Cage, this thriller tells the story of FBI agent Lee Harker (Monroe) who is pursuing a serial killer. But her investigation takes a dark turn when she uncovers a series of occult clues. Later, she discovers that her connection to the killer is deeper than she could have ever expected.

Showing on August 29

The Unwavering Brotherhood

Fa Kam (Mark Cheng), a respected elder of a gang is in line to become its next leader. However, his future becomes uncertain when his trusted underlinings, Wah (Bosco Wong), Fei (Louis Cheung), and Kwok (Carlos Chan) are robbed while transporting the gang’s money. Wah discovers the stolen money’s whereabouts and is forced to choose between his boss and his friends.

Showing on August 29

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

The sequel to the 1988 Beetlejuice film is finally here. It follows the events 36 years after the original when the Deetz family returns to Winter River after Charles Deetz’s (Jeffrey Jones in the original, he will not reprise his role) unexpected death. Lydia’s (Winona Ryder) life turns to chaos when her daughter Astrid (Jenna Ortega) accidentally opens the portal to the afterlife, releasing Betelgeuse (Michael Keaton).

Showing on September 5

Speak No Evil

This psychological thriller is a remake of the 2022 Danish film of the same name. It revolves around a family whose dream holiday at an idyllic country house turns into a living nightmare.

Showing on September 12

The Bikeriders

Based on true events, The Bikeriders centres around Kathy (Jodie Comer) who finds herself inextricably drawn to Benny (Austin Butler). He’s the newest member of the Midwestern Motorcycle Club led by Johnny (Tom Hardy). While it started as a community for bikers, the club is slowly transforming into a dangerous underworld of violence. Benny finds himself at a crossroads, having to choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.

Showing on September 19

Best movies to watch in Hong Kong cinemas – August 2024

Hijack 1971

Pilots Tae-in (Ha Jung-woo) and Gyu-sik (Sung Dong-il) are ready to fly to Gimpo Airport in South Korea. Joining them is flight attendant Ok-soon (Chae Soo-bin). But shortly after takeoff, a bomb explodes, leaving the cabin in chaos. As it turns out, Yong-dae (Yoo Jin-goo) intends to hijack the plane. Will they survive in this life-or-death situation?

Showing on August 1

Love You to Debt

Love You to Debt stars two of Thailand’s hottest young talents, Vachirawit “Bright” Chivaaree and Urassaya “Yaya” Sperbund. It tells the story of a debut collector (Bright) who falls in love with a woman (Yaya) struggling to take care of her ailing father due to financial issues.

Showing on August 8

Trap

Night Shyamalan’s latest thriller flick centres around a father and his teen daughter. While attending a pop concert, they realise that they’re caught up in the centre of a dark and sinister event.

Showing on August 8

Alien: Romulus

The latest instalment in the Alien franchise comes Alien: Romulus. The movie takes viewers back to the franchise’s roots and follows a group of young space colonisers. As they scavenge a defunct space station, they come face to face with a terrifying life form.

Showing on August 15

Touch

Touch is a romantic epic that spans several decades and continents, revolving around a widower’s journey to find his first love—who disappeared 50 years ago. Before time runs out, Kristoffer (Egill Ólafsson as the older version) wants to solve the greatest mystery of his life. When he was a student in London, he met and fell in love with Miko (Koki). But at the height of their love story, Miko suddenly vanishes. Kristofer sets out across the world to follow her trail before his memories of her fade.

Showing on August 15

Thelma

Sadly for her, 93-year-old Thelma Post (June Squibb) gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson. Not one to back down so easily, she goes on a quest across the city to take back what was her.

Showing on August 15

The Monk and the Gun

Following the success of his debut feature, which became the first Bhutanese film to be nominated for an Oscar, director Pawo Choyning Dorji comes back with The Monk and the Gun. It’s set in the Kingdom of Bhutan in 2006 when modernisation finally arrived. Bhutan became the last country to connect to the internet and television. But with that also comes the biggest change of them all after the abdication of the king: democracy. To educate its people on voting, authorities hold mock elections but the people are reluctant to change. After all, religion is still more popular than politics. Soon, the election supervisor discovers that a monk could change the tide.

Showing on August 22

Best movies to watch in Hong Kong cinemas – July 2024

Monkey Man

Oscar nominee Dev Patel flexes his directing and acting muscles in Monkey Man. The actor’s directorial debut follows one man’s quest for vengeance against individuals who murdered his mother and continue to victimise the powerless. After years of suppressed rage following his traumatic childhood, Kid finally discovers a way to enact revenge. He launches an explosive campaign to settle the score with those who wronged him. This is one of the best movies to watch.

Showing on June 20

All the Long Nights

Japanese director Sho Miyake returns with his latest feature All The Long Nights, based on a novel by Maiko Seo. The movie narrates the story of Fujisawa (Mone Kamishiraishi), who after a series of mishaps at work due to severe pre-menstrual syndrome, finally lands a job. There, she meets Yamazoe (Hokuto Matsumura), who is plagued by panic attacks. The two bond over their respective conditions and learn the power of healing, kindness, and companionship.

Now showing

Customs Frontline

One of the best Hong Kong movies to watch this month is Customs Frontline. It revolves around Hong Kong Customs Department officers Chow Ching-lai (Nicholas Tse) and Cheung Wan-nam (Jacky Cheung) who share a close mentor-student relationship. Their bond is tested when Ching-lai is sent to take part in a joint operation with Interpol to capture a reclusive arms dealer. On the other hand, Wan-nam makes a questioning decision that complicates the case.

Showing on July 5

How to Have Sex

It’s supposed to be the best summer ever for Tara (Mia McKenna-Bruce), Skye (Lara Peake), and Em (Enva Lewis). The three friends touch down at the Greek party resort of Malia for the ultimate vacation. Tara, the only remaining virgin of the group, is on a mission to change that as she reaches the cusp of adulthood. Throughout the trip, she meets a couple of boys who she hopes might give her a summer to remember. Director Molly Manning Walker explores the meaning of friendship, sex, and consent as well as a portrait of young adulthood in her Cannes-winning debut feature.

Showing on July 7

Inside Out 2

Prepare for your emotions to unravel with the return of Inside Out. The sequel follows Joy (voiced by Amy Poehler), Sadness (voiced by Phyllis Smith), Anger (voiced by Lewis Blak), Fear (voiced by Tony Hale), and Disgust (voiced by Liza Lapira) as they continue their successful operation. However, things take a turn when Anxiety (voiced by Maya Hawke) shows up.

Showing on July 11

Twisters

If you’re a fan of the 1996 movie Twisters, then there’s some good news. The standalone sequel to the classic film is showing in Hong Kong this month. The producers of Jurassic, Bourne, and Indiana Jones series team up for the return of the epic disaster movie. Join the star-studded cast led by Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, and Brandon Perea as they come together to predict—and hopefully tame—powerful tornadoes.

Showing on July 18

Deadpool & Wolverine

You read that right. Deadpool and Wolverine are teaming up in the latest instalment of the Deadpool movie series. Just when Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) thought he could live the rest of his existence in peace, the Time Variance Authority recruits him for a mission. And he’s joining forces with Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), much to his dismay. The unlikely duo must safeguard the multi-verse before it all comes crashing down.

Showing on July 24

Best movies to watch in Hong Kong cinemas – June 2024

Someday We’ll Tell Each Other Everything

This movie is adapted from the German best-selling novel of the same name by Daniela Krien. Set in former East Germany during the summer of 1990, it follows a young woman who begins a relationship with a charismatic farmer. The forbidden romance turns her life upside down. Directed by Emily Atef, Someday We’ll Tell Each Other Everything was selected in competition at the 73rd Berlin Film Festival.

Showing on June 6

Bad Boys: Ride or Die

The bad boys are back. Miami cops Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) reunite when their former caption becomes implicated in corruption. They team up on a dangerous mission to clear his name.

Showing on June 6

How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies

M (Billkin) puts aside his dreams to become a game caster to care for his terminally ill grandmother (Usha ‘Taew’ Seamkhum)—to win her favour and inherit her multi-million-dollar fortune. But being in grandma’s good graces proves to be a challenge. She’s tough to crack, demanding, exacting, and difficult to please. Of course, M isn’t the only one going after the inheritance. What unfolds is a gripping competition to become the apple of grandma’s eye before time runs out. But along the way, M learns that the greatest inheritance of all is something else. Check out our interview with the director here.

Showing on June 11

Crisis Negotiators

One of the best movies to watch in Hong Kong is this local remake of the movie The Negotiator. It follows negotiator expert Cheuk Man Wai (Sean Lau) as he unexpectedly becomes the prime suspect in a murder case. With no options left, he occupies the police station and demands a negotiation with former negotiator Tse Ka Chun (Francis Ng). The two engage in a battle of wits before one of them cracks…

Showing on June 13

A Quiet Place: Day One

A Quiet Place: Day One is the third instalment in the A Quiet Place film series and also serves as a spin-off prequel to the story. It revolves around Sam (Lupita Nyong’o) who must navigate a ravaged New York City after an invasion by bloodthirsty creatures that have ultrasonic sound hearing.

Showing on June 27

Best movies to watch in Hong Kong cinemas – May 2024

All Shall Be Well

Following her partner’s death, a woman finds herself at the mercy of her partner’s family. She struggles to move on and keep the home they lived in together for over 30 years. One of the best movies to watch in Hong Kong right now after making waves at the Berlin International Film Festival.

Showing on May 1

Round up: The Punishment

Ma Dong-seok returns as “Monster Cop” in this next instalment of The Roundup series. He is investigating a drug-trafficking app, leading him to make a connection between its developer’s mysterious murder in the Philippines and an illegal online gambling organisation. Baek Chang-gi (Kim My-yeol), a former Korean Special Forces heads the illegal operation and is looking to expand his scheme in South Korea with the help of IT genius Chang Dong-cheol (Lee Dong-hwi). To put an end to the escalating threat, Ma proposes an unexpected alliance.

Showing on May 1

Challengers

Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers follows Tashi Duncan (Zendaya), a former tennis-prodigy-turned coach. She plots the return of her husband and tennis champion Art (Mike Faist) to the limelight following a losing streak. However, she isn’t expecting that he has to face off against Patrick (Josh O’Connor), Art’s former best friend and Taishi’s former boyfriend.

Showing on May 1

Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In

By filmmaker Soi Cheang, Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In takes place in 1980s Hong Kong inside the enigmatic Kowloon Walled City. It centres around troubled youth Chan Lok-kwun (Raymond Lam) who accidentally enters the enclave and discovers both order and chaos. He befriends Shin (Terrance Lau) Twelfth Master (Tony Wu Tsz Tung), and AV (German Cheung Man Kit). Together with leader Tornado (Louis Koo), the crew resists the invasion of Mr Big (Sammo Hung) and vows to protect their beloved home. It’s one of the best movies to watch right now following his Cannes premiere.

Showing on May 1

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Director Wes Ball heads the new movie in this franchise, set several generations in the future following Cesar’s reign. Now, apes are the dominant species living in peace while humans have retreated into the shadows. However, when a new tyrannical ape leader looks to spread his empire, a young ape takes it upon himself to define what a future for apes and humans should be.

Showing on May 9

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

This prequel follows a young Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy) as she is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers and ends up in the hands of a great Biker Horde, led by the Warlord Dementus (Chris Hemsworth). Journeying their way across the Wastelands, they encounter the Citadel, headed by The Immortan Joe (Lachy Hulme). These two leaders vie for dominance and Furiosa is forced to survive countless trials all while looking for a means to find her way home.

Showing on May 23

Immaculate

Cecilia (Sydney Sweeney) is an American nun, filled with devout faith. She embarks on a new journey to a remote convent in the Italian countryside. The warm welcome she receives quickly becomes a nightmare as she discovers a sinister secret in her new home. 

Showing on May 30

Best movies to watch in Hong Kong cinemas – April 2024

One Life

Based on the true story of Sir Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton (Johnny Flynn), a young London broker who rescued 669 children from the Nazis in the months leading up to World War II. He worked with Trevor Chadwick (Alex Sharp) and Doreen Warriner (Romola Garai) of the British Committee for Refugees in Czechoslovakia. Fifty years later, it’s 1988 and an older Nicky (Anthony Hopkins) lives haunted by the fate of the children he wasn’t able to bring to safety. His work remained untold until a live BBC television show, That’s Life, introduced him to some of the surviving children, now as adults. Slowly, he comes to terms with the guilt and grief he carried for five decades.

Now showing

18×2 Youthful Days

For the first time in a long time, Jimmy (Hsu Kuang-han) returns to his parents’ house and finds a postcard from Ami (Kaya Kiyohara). Eighteen years ago, Jimmy met the Japanese back paper at his workplace. Upon seeing the postcard, Jimmy’s memories of his first love come rushing back so he sets off on his first solo trip to Japan to look for Ami. Will he succeed in reuniting with her?

Showing on April 4

Fly Me to the Moon

Yuen (Chloe Hui) moves to Hong Kong with her mother from Hunan to reunite with her father. At first, she sees the city with sparkling eyes. However, the family suffers from poverty and cultural barriers. Even worse, her father (Wu Kang-ren) has a drug addiction. Soon, Yuen realises that this is not her dream home. As she grows up, her relationship with her father becomes more strained. Yuen is played by three different actresses including Chloe Hui as the young Yuen, Yoyo Tse as the teenage Yuen, and finally the movie’s director Sasha Chuk as the adult Yuen.

Showing on April 11

Exhuma

Well-known shaman Hwa-rim (Kim Go-eun) and her protege Bong-gil (Lee Do-hyun) receive a commission to meet the descendants of a household plagued by a mysterious illness. Upon meeting them, Hwa-rim immediately senses the ominous aura around the ancestral grave and urges its relocation. Geromancer Sang-duk (Choi Min-sik) and mortician Young-geun (Yoo Hai-jin) join the team. But as the exhumation takes place, supernatural forces start to rise from the grave.

Showing on April 11

Civil War

From filmmaker Alex Garland comes a journey across a dystopian America. A team of military-trained journalists race against time to reach Washington D.C. before rebel factions descend upon the White House. Civil War stars Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaency, Wagner Moura, and Stephen McKinley.

Showing on April 11

Arthur the King

Pro adventure racer Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg) and street dog companion Arthur form an unbreakable bond over ten days and 435 miles. Based on a true story, the movie follows Light who is desperate for one last chance to win the Adventure Racing World Champion in the Dominican Republic. He convinces a sponsor to back him and a team of athletes (Simu Liu, Nathalie Emmanuel, and Ali Suliman) and together they push their limits in the race. Along the way, Arthur discovers what victory, loyalty, and friendship really mean.

Showing on April 18

Fall Guy

Loosely based on the 1980s TV series about stunt performers, the movie revolves around Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling), a battered action choreographer. Past his prime, he finds himself working on a film set with Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), a famous actor that he had doubled for in the past. Things take a turn when Tom goes missing, putting the film in danger of being shut down. To save the directing debut of Jody Moreno (Emily Blunt), Colt’s ex-girlfriend, he volunteers to find Tom.

Showing on April 25

Best movies to watch in Hong Kong cinemas – March 2024

The Holdovers

At the prep school Barton Academy, everybody hates Professor Paul Hunham (Paul Giamatti). So, with no family and nowhere to go during the holidays, he stays on campus to supervise students who stay behind. But after a few days, only one student is left: a 17-year-old troublemaker named Angus (Dominic Sessa). Despite his behaviour, Agnus is a good student. Along with the school’s head cook, Mary (Da’Vine Joy Randolph), who is still in grief about losing her son, the three form an unlikely bond over the holidays.

Showing on March 7

The Lyricist Wannabe

Law Wing-sze (Chung Suet-ying) believes that writing Cantopop is the path she has to take. She’s determined to make it her lifelong career. But no matter how much she polishes her lyrics writing skills, nothing seems to go as planned. Are willpower, dedication, and hard work enough to make things go her way? The Lyricist Wannabe is Norris Wong’s long-awaited follow-up to her acclaimed debut. The movie stars rising actress Chung Suet-ying, who is actually a real-life Cantopop lyricist.

Showing on March 7

Bob Marley: One Love

This movie celebrates the life and legacy of music icon, Bob Marley. Follow the inspiring musician’s journey of overcoming adversity and the story behind his revolutionary music. Bob Marley: One Love was produced in partnership with Marley’s family with musician Kingsley Ben-Adir in the titular role.

Showing on March 14

Not Friends

This coming-of-age Thai film follows Pae (Anthony Buisseret), a twelfth-grader facing parental pressure to take the entrance exam for admission to a prestigious university. Later, he learns of a university that offers a direct submission option, where students have to create a short film. Feeling inspired, he decides to make a film about Joe, his late deskmate who passed away in an accident. However, it isn’t as easy as he thought given he does not know filmmaking. With help from a group of nerds from the audiovisual club, Pae starts to craft his masterpiece. Along the way, he learns of a secret that Joe had hidden that threatens to change his view of his dear friend.

Showing on March 14

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

In this sequel, the Spengler family returns to New York City to team up with the original Ghostbusters. The team has developed a top-secret research lab to upgrade their ghost-busting skills. But with the discovery of an ancient artefact comes a new evil force. So, both the new and old Ghostbusters must team up to save the world.

Showing on March 21

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

The epic story of the Monsterverse continues! Following the epic showdown between Godzilla and Kong, this follow-up pits the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat. The movie delves further into the histories of these Titans and their origins as well as the hidden secrets of Skull Island.

Showing on March 28

Kung Fu Panda 4

Po (voiced by Jack Black) is back in this fourth instalment of the Kung Fu Panda series. Now set to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, Po searches for his successor as the new Dragon Warrior. At the same time, a new enemy emerges who can absorb other abilities.

Showing on March 28

Best movies to watch in Hong Kong cinemas – February 2024

The Taste of Things

The Taste of Things (or Pot-au-Feu) marks the return of award-winning director Tran Ahn Hung. Set in 1885, the movie showcases peerless cook Eugenie (Juliette Binoche) working for famous gourmet Dodin (Benoît Magimel) for two decades. As time passed, their inkling for gastronomy and each other turn into a romantic relationship. The result? Dishes that are more delicious than the next. But as Eugenie grows fond of her freedom, she realises that she never wanted to marry Dodin. In return, he decides to do something he has never done, cook for her.

Showing on February 22

Madame Web

Madame Web narrates the story of Cassandra Web (Dakota Johnson), a paramedic who gains clairvoyant abilities. Her growing powers force her to confront hard truths about her past. At the same time, she must protect the lives of three young women from a mysterious figure who wants them dead.

Showing on February 14

The Moon Thieves

Monsieur (Edan Lui) is forced to join a heist by watch smuggler (Keung To) when his scam to sell counterfeit watches goes haywire. Just as he’s about to partake in stealing three luxury watches in Tokyo, Monsieur realises that his fellow robbers have their own ulterior motives. With their lack of trust in each other, will the heist even succeed?

Showing on February 10

The Zone of Interest

Based on the novel by Martin Amis, the movie follows Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss (Christian Friedel) and his wife, Hedwig (Sandra Huller). The family hope to settle in a house next to the camp. Oblivious to the horror going on next door, the family continues to live a “peaceful” life.

Showing on February 22

Poor Things

This Oscar-nominated film tells the tale of the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Emma Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant yet unorthodox scientist, Dr Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). With her new-found life, Bella is eager to learn and is hungry for worldliness. Curious about the world, she runs off with lawyer Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo) for an adventure across the continents.

Showing on February 29

Dune: Part 2

The follow-up to Dune continues with Paul Atreides’ (Timothee Chalamet) journey as he unites with Chani (Zendaya) and the Fremen. Paul seeks revenge against those who destroyed his family. While on this warpath, he must choose between the love of his life and preventing a terrible future only he’s aware of. One of the best movies to watch this year.

Showing on February 29

Best movies to watch in Hong Kong cinemas – January 2024

Dream Scenario

The life of a family man, Paul Matthews (Nicolas Cage) turns upside down when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. But what started as a joyful appearance soon turns into a nightmare as Paul struggles to navigate his newfound fame.

Showing on January 4

I Did It My Way

Carrying the flag for Hong Kong movies this month is the Andy Lau starrer, I Did It My Way. The action thriller tells the story of an undercover cop who goes against a drug lord. It boasts a star-studded ensemble which includes Gordon Lam, Cya Lui, Eddie Peng and a special guest appearance from Simon Yau.

Showing on January 18

Daliland

Daliland stars Academy Award, BAFTA, and Golden Globe winner, Sir Ben Kingsley in the titular role of Spanish artist, Salvador Dalí. The film takes place in the 1970s as the 70-year-old Dali lives alongside his wife, Gala. However, their seemingly unshakable bond begins to fracture as time goes by.

Showing on January 18

Ferrari

Ferrari is directed by four-time Academy Award nominee and two-time Emmy winner, Michael Mann. The film takes place in the summer of 1957 as Formula 1 ex-racer Enzo Ferrari (Adam Driver) faces a crisis. His business is on the verge of bankruptcy while his marriage has been battered by the loss of his son a year earlier. Despite this, he’s determined to win and launches himself into a treacherous 1,000-mile race across Italy. Don’t miss one of the best movies to watch this month.

Showing on January 18

Perfect Days

Perfect Days revolves around Hirayama (Koji Yakusho in an award-winning performance), a public toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Despite his circumstances, Hirayama seems content with his life. As the film progresses, more of Hirayama’s past is revealed, showing why he chose to live a simple life in the end.

Showing on January 25

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