Movies That Take Place in One Day
Years later from this 1995 romance set in Vienna, in the sequel, the man writes a book about his encounter with the woman, hoping to see her again.
What is Before Sunrise (1995)?
In this 2007 film, a young man rises to culinary success in a Parisian kitchen, but his true talent comes from an unexpected source—an aspiring chef with whiskers and a tail.
What is Ratatouille (2007)?
In this 2006 movie, a recent college graduate lands a coveted assistant job at a high-fashion magazine, only to find herself at the mercy of a brutally demanding editor-in-chief. With impossible tasks and designer drama, she soon questions if the job is worth the sacrifice.
What is The Devil Wears Prada (2006)?
A fast-talking New York jeweller with a gambling addiction risks everything on a high-stakes bet, navigating debt collectors, strained relationships, and a rare black opal in this anxiety-inducing 2019 thriller.
What is Uncut Gems (2019)?
A skeptical boy embarks on a midnight journey aboard a locomotive bound for a place where belief is rewarded. Along the way, he encounters a ghostly hobo, a golden ticket mystery, and a lesson in faith—all brought to life through motion-capture animation in this 2004 holiday film.
What is The Polar Express (2004)?
This 1975 cult classic follows a stranded couple who stumble upon a bizarre mansion, where they meet an eccentric doctor and his creations. With iconic musical numbers and interactive midnight screenings, it remains a fan favorite.
What is The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)?
Featuring a reclusive inventor with a strict disdain for parents, this 2005 film reimagines a beloved tale where five children embark on a surreal tour filled with musical morality lessons, a nut-sorting squirrel workforce, and a river of chocolate.
What is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)?
Set in the cutthroat world of 1980s Wall Street, this film follows a high-powered investment banker whose obsession with status and materialism masks a sinister double life. Between lavish restaurant reservations, a business card rivalry, and cryptic final lines, the film blurs the line between madness and reality.
What is American Psycho (2000)?
In this 2022 movie, a struggling laundromat owner is suddenly thrust into a chaotic multiversal battle where the fate of existence hinges on her ability to harness the skills of her alternate selves. Amid absurdity and chaos, she learns that the smallest choices can have universe-altering consequences.
What is Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)?
After striking up a conversation on a train, two strangers impulsively decide to spend the night exploring the city together, knowing they may never meet again. As they walk, talk, and fall for each other, time becomes their greatest obstacle in this 1995 romantic drama.
What is Before Sunrise (1995)?
Five high schoolers from different cliques spend a Saturday stuck together, gradually breaking down social barriers as they serve detention. With an unforgettable letter to their principal, this 1985 film became a defining teen classic.
What is The Breakfast Club (1985)?
A group of elite diners travel to a secluded island for an exclusive multi-course experience, only to realize the enigmatic chef has a meticulously crafted surprise in store for them. This satirical thriller skewers haute cuisine and foodie culture.
What is The Menu (2022)?
A melancholic writer, recently heartbroken, finds solace in an unconventional relationship that challenges his understanding of love and companionship. Set against a dreamy, pastel-hued future, this 2013 film explores loneliness, intimacy, and the evolving nature of human connection. What is this movie?
What is Her (2013)?
In this 2008 film, a young man from the streets of Mumbai defies expectations by advancing to the final question on a game show, with each answer tied to a pivotal moment in his turbulent life. But as his success raises suspicion, he must prove that his journey—not luck—led him there.
What is Slumdog Millionaire (2008)?
A father and daughter board a high-speed train just as a viral outbreak turns passengers into ravenous creatures. As the infection spreads from car to car, survivors must fight for their lives in this 2016 thriller.
What is Train to Busan (2016)?
In this 1986 comedy, a charismatic high schooler fakes an illness to skip school and embarks on an unforgettable adventure through iconic Chicago landmarks, including Wrigley Field and the Art Institute.
What is Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)?
In this 2014 movie, after a public meltdown with a food critic costs him his job, a once-acclaimed chef rediscovers his passion for cooking by hitting the road in a food truck, serving up Cuban sandwiches and reconnecting with his son along the way.
What is Chef (2014)?
A group of outsiders in the finance world uncover a catastrophic flaw in the housing market years before it collapses. Using unorthodox strategies—and a lot of cynicism—they bet against the system, exposing greed, corruption, and wilful ignorance in this fast-paced 2015 drama.
What is The Big Short (2015)?
Three gunslingers, each with their own motives, embark on a perilous hunt for buried Confederate gold amid the chaos of the American Civil War. With shifting alliances, tense standoffs, and an unforgettable final duel, this 1966 Spaghetti Western proves that luck can be just as deadly as skill.
What is The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (1966)?
In this 2007 film, armed with matching luggage and unresolved trauma, three estranged brothers attempt to reconnect on a meticulously scheduled train trip across India. As planned rituals give way to unexpected detours—including a funeral, a poisonous snake, and an abandoned luxury train car—their journey becomes less about enlightenment and more about confronting their dysfunctional bond.
What is The Darjeeling Limited (2007)?
Trapped at a tense family gathering, a college student struggles to maintain composure as she navigates awkward relatives, overbearing parents, an unexpected ex, and the shocking arrival of her secret sugar daddy—all within the claustrophobic chaos of a single day. This 2020 dark comedy expertly blends anxiety and humor in a tightly-wound 77 minutes.
What is Shiva Baby (2020)?
A mysterious woman and her daughter arrive in a rigid French village during Lent, opening a chocolate shop that tempts the townspeople to indulge in pleasure and defy tradition. As her confections work their magic, tensions rise between desire and restraint in this 2000 romantic drama.
What is Chocolat (2000)?
In a dystopian bureaucracy plagued by inefficiency and surveillance, a low-level government worker becomes an enemy of the state after a clerical error and his own rebellious daydreams lead him down a surreal and nightmarish path. Directed by Terry Gilliam, this 1985 film blends Orwellian themes with dark humour and absurdity.
What is Brazil (1985)?
With just 20 minutes to save her boyfriend from disaster, a woman races through the streets of Berlin, her fate shifting with each split-second decision. Told in three high-energy variations, this 1998 thriller explores how luck, chance, and tiny moments can alter destiny.
What is Run Lola Run (1998)?
In a frozen, post-apocalyptic world, the last remnants of humanity survive aboard a perpetually moving train, where strict class divisions separate the elite in the front from the oppressed in the tail. As a violent revolt pushes forward through each carriage, shocking truths about power and survival are uncovered in this 2013 sci-fi thriller.
What is Snowpiercer (2013)?