The Toronto Film Festival 2024 (TIFF) is one of the most prestigious and influential film festivals in the world, serving as a launchpad for some of the most critically acclaimed and talked-about films of the year. As the 2024 edition of In approaches, excitement is building around the diverse lineup of films set to premiere.
From Oscar contenders to groundbreaking indie gems, the festival promises to showcase a wide array of cinematic talent. In this article, we explore the 10 most anticipated movies from the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival that are sure to capture the attention of audiences and critics alike.
1. The Assessment
Directed By- Fleur Fortune
Written By- Dave Thomas, Neill Garfath-Cox, and John Donnelly
Starring- Elizabeth Olsen, Alicia Vikander, Himesh Patel, Minnie Driver, Charlotte Ritchie, and Indira Varma
The Assessment is a science fiction thriller where a couple is undertaking an assessment for the right to have a child.
2. Eden
Directed By- Ron Howard
Written By- Noah Pink
Starring- Ana de Armas, Vanessa Kirby, Sydney Sweeney, Jude Law, and Daniel Bruhl
Eden is a survival thriller movie. It follows a German couple who flee their country to go live on an island.
3. Friendship
Directed By- Andrew DeYoung
Written By- Andrew DeYoung
Starring- Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, Kate Mara, and Billy Bryk
Friendship is an absurdist comedy film about an unlikely friendship.
4. The Life Of Chuck
Directed By- Mike Flanagan
Written By- Mike Flanagan
Starring- Tom Hiddleston, Mark Hamill, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, and Jacob Tremblay
The Life of Chick is a drama film that is based on Stephen King’s 2020 novella ‘If It Bleeds.’
5. Nightbitch
Directed By- Marielle Heller
Written By- Marielle Heller
Starring- Amy Adams, Scoot McNairy, Zoe Chao, Mary Holland, and Jessica Harper
Nighbitch tells the story of a stay-at-home mom who transforms into a dog.
6. Riff Raff
Directed By- Dito Montiel
Written By- John Pollono
Starring- Jennifer Coolidge, Gabrielle Union, Pete Davidson, Ed Harris, Bill Murray
Riff Raff is a crime comedy film that tells the story of a former criminal whose life is thrown into turmoil when an old family member appears.
7. All We Imagine As Light
Directed By- Payal Kapadia
Written By- Payal Kapadia
Starring- Kani Kusruti, Divya Praba, Chhaya Kadam, and Hridhu Haroon
All We Imagine As Light tells the two story of two nurses, Prabha and Anu, who are struggling with their respective relationships. The two embark on a road trip where they are able to manifest their dreams in a mystical forest.
8. Conclave
Directed By- Edward Berger
Written By- Peter Straughan
Starring- Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Isabella Rossellini
Cardinal Lawrence, responsible for overseeing the election of the next Pope, uncovers a hidden secret left by the deceased Pope. This secret involves one or more of the candidates vying to become the new leader of the Church and must be revealed before the election proceeds.
9. Love In The Big City
Directed By- E.oni
Written By- Park Sang-young
Starring- Kim Go-eun and Noh Sang-hyun
Love In The Big City tells the story of two roommates, one a gay man and another a straight woman.
10. Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band
Directed By- Thom Zimny
Starring- Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen narrates this poignant exploration of his band’s journey, collaborating with longtime partner Thom Zimny to delve into the unique chemistry that forged such a close-knit and lasting group.
