15. Angels & Demons (2009) It makes sense to start any list about angels and demons with a film calledAngels & Demons. In this mystery thriller sequel toThe Da Vinci Codeby Ron Howard, Tom Hanks stars as Robert Langdon, a Harvard University professor of symbology. The Illuminati is back in action, so Robert flees to Rome to warn their age-old enemy: the Vatican. Ancient symbols and holy rituals litter this movie, so if you’re interested in anything religious or historical, this is the franchise for you!...

15. Grosse Pointe Blank (1997) An assassin coming to his high school reunion is like blending oil with water—but in this black comedy, they somehow blend together well. Grosse Pointe Blankfeatures John Cusack as assassin Martin Blank, who visits his hometown of Grosse Pointe to finish a mission. Luckily, his high school reunion takes place there, so he has the perfect cover. Beneath his sly charm and dry humor, Cusack brings a kind of wit that draws us in even as we watch him jump from killing scenes to reunion antics....

15. House of Cards (1993) Not to be confused with the 2013 Netflix series or the 1968 mystery movie,House of Cardsis one of Tommy Lee Jones’s lesser-known films but his performance in it is simply spectacular. House of Cardscenters on a grieving suburban family. Traumatized by the death of her father, little Sally (played by Asha Menina) turns mute and begins to build elaborate card sculptures. Furthermore, Sally’s mother (played by Kathleen Turner) denies her growing signs of autism....

15. The Rabbi’s Cat (2011) I’m kicking off this list with an animated tale.The Rabbi’s Catis an underrated gem from France about a rabbi’s cat who swallows a parrot and gains the ability to speak, which eventually leads the cat on a path toward converting to Judaism. Joann Sfar adapted the story from his own comic series, and he seamlessly translates the offbeat humor, distinctive art style, and slice-of-life lightness to the big screen....

15. Blinded By the Light (2019) Javed (played by Viveik Kalra) is a Pakistani immigrant living in Luton, England, whose father disapproves of his love of rock music; in particular, Bruce Springsteen. Devoted to the arts, Javed writes lyrics and poetry, is challenged by his class, and the casual racism of the 80s. Like most music itself, the themes here can be a little depressing, but it’s overall enjoyable nonetheless. A feel-good British dramedy that treads the line between charming and cheesy,Blinded By the Lightis a sweet little watch directed by Gurinder Chadha....