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The Hollywood Reporter highlights 20 overlooked and underrated movies from 2025, spanning genres from European art house to Asian animation and low-budget horror, encouraging viewers to discover these hidden cinematic treasures that missed awards and box office success.
Variety asked writers and editors to suggest their favorite lesser-seen films of 2023. Some of the overlooked movies include "Afire," a perceptive portrait of a young novelist, "Cat Person," a tension-filled adaptation of the viral short story, "Fancy Dance," a coming-of-age story featuring Lily Gladstone, "Joy Ride," a hilarious road-trip comedy, and "Land of Gold," a soulful road trip exploring human understanding. Other recommendations include "Last Stop Larrimah," a wild true crime documentary, "Missing," a captivating thriller, "Monica," an understated drama with a trans lead, "Monster," an emotional Japanese film, and "Polite Society," a high-octane mashup of genres.