The year 2025 has seen the release of numerous blockbuster films in cinemas! While we curated our own list of must-see movies that every film lover should catch on the big screen, this year, the UGC cinemas invite you, for the 17th time, to (re)discover a selection of 24 Essential UGC Films that defined 2025. This curated lineup will be screened again at UGC cinemas from January 14 to January 27, 2026, at the incredibly affordable price of just 5€ per ticket. Not too shabby, right?
As every year, the UGC Unmissable films are selected in partnership with the editorial teams of the Figaro Group. The aim of this heterogeneous selection is to reflect the diversity of French andinternational film production . UGC is committed to promoting this diversity throughout the year in its cinemas. Throughout the year, UGC cinemas select a wide range of films, from comedies to dramas, from mainstream to arthouse, and from blockbusters to auteur films.
For this year's edition, UGC is shaking things up with a lineup featuring 21 of the highest-rated films of the upcoming year, based on the UGC-certified score, now recognized as France’s premier audience rating. The program is further enriched with the Palme d’Or from the Cannes Film Festival 2025 and the UGC Favorite Award.
13 Days, 13 Nights, by Martin Bourboulon
Kabul, August 15, 2021. As American troops prepare to withdraw from the country, the Taliban launch a swift assault on the capital and seize control. Amidst the chaos, thousands of Afghans scramble to reach the last remaining safe haven: the French Embassy. Only Commander Mohamed Bida and his team stand guard, tasked with protecting the premises. Trapped and outnumbered, Bida chooses to negotiate with the Taliban to organize a final evacuation convoy, enlisting the help of Eva, a young French-Afghan humanitarian. What follows is a frantic race against time to evacuate the refugees to the airport and escape the hell of Kabul before it’s too late. [Read more]
One Battle After Another, by Paul Thomas Anderson
Former revolutionary turned disillusioned and paranoid, Bob lives on the fringes of society with his resourceful and independent daughter Willa. When his longtime enemy reemerges after 16 years and Willa suddenly goes missing, Bob pulls out all the stops to find her, forced to confront the repercussions of his past for the very first time... [Read more]
The Stranger, directed by François Ozon
Algiers, 1938. Meursault, a young man in his thirties and a modest office worker, attends his mother’s funeral without showing a trace of emotion. The next day, he begins a relationship with Marie, a coworker. Soon after, he resumes his routine. However, his neighbor Raymond Sintes disturbs his everyday life by involving him in shady dealings, leading to a tragic event on a scorching beach… An adaptation of Albert Camus’s The Stranger. [Read more]
Sinners, by Ryan Coogler
While seeking to break free from a troubling past, twin brothers return to their hometown to start anew. However, they soon realize that a far more malevolent force is eagerly awaiting their comeback… “If you keep dancing with the devil, eventually, he will come knocking on your door.” [Read more]
Sirat, by Oliver Laxe,
In the heart of southern Morocco’s mountains, Luis and his son Estéban are on a desperate quest to find his missing daughter. Their journey leads them to a group of ravers heading toward yet another festival deep in the desert. As they venture into the scorching expanse of shimmering sands, they confront not only the harsh landscape but also their own limits. [Read more]
F1: The Movie, by Joseph Kosinski
Sonny Hayes was the prodigy of 1990s Formula 1 until a devastating crash abruptly ended his ascent. Three decades later, now an independent driver, he’s approached by Ruben Cervantes, the owner of a struggling racing team desperate for a comeback. Cervantes persuades Sonny to return to the track, aiming to save the team and prove he's still at the top of his game. Partnered with Joshua Pearce, a raw talent eager to become the next star, Sonny quickly realizes that in F1, your teammate can also be your fiercest rival, danger lurks around every corner, and the risk of losing everything is ever-present. [Read more]
Better Man, by Michael Gracey
The meteoric rise of renowned British singer-songwriter Robbie Williams. After skyrocketing to fame as a member of the boy band Take That in the 1990s, Williams gradually fell into the excesses of glamor and substance. However, he made a triumphant comeback as a solo artist in 1997 with the hit song "Angels." [Read more]
A Simple Accident, by Jafar Panahi
Iran today. A man unexpectedly encounters someone he believes to be his former torturer. But as the father fiercely denies having inflicted any harm, doubt begins to creep in. [Read more]
À bicyclette !: Mathias Mlekuz's tender and humanistic road trip on Canal+.
The film À bicyclette !, directed by and starring Mathias Mlekuz with Philippe Rebbot, will be broadcast on Canal+ on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 9:10 p.m. [Read more](link), by Mathias Mlekuz"|chapo="From the Atlantic to the Black Sea, Mathias sets out on a bicycle journey with his best friend Philippe. Together, they retrace the trip that his son Youri had undertaken before his tragic disappearance. An adventure filled with warmth, humor, and emotion."]
Sentimental Value by Joachim Trier
Agnes and Nora watch as their father finally returns after many years of absence. A renowned director, he offers Nora, a theater actress, a role in his upcoming film, but she sharply declines, wary of his intentions. Undeterred, he then casts a young Hollywood star in the part, stirring up painful family memories in the process. [Read more]
Dragons, by Dean DeBlois
On the rugged island of Beurk, where Vikings and dragons have clashed relentlessly for generations, Harold stands out as an exception. Shy and overshadowed by his imposing father, Stoïk, the tribe’s chief, this young dreamer challenges centuries of tradition by befriending a dragon named Krokmou. Their unlikely bond will ultimately uncover the true nature of dragons and shake the very foundations of Viking society. [Read more]
The Brutalist, directed by Brady Corbet
Over nearly three decades, the story of László Toth, a Hungarian Jewish architect who survived a concentration camp, unfolds. He emigrates with his wife Erzsébet to the United States, determined to forge a new life and continue chasing his American dream. [Read more]
My Mother, God, and Sylvie Vartan, by Ken Scott
In 1963, Esther welcomed her youngest child, Roland, into the world—a baby born into a large family. Born with clubfoot, Roland was unable to stand or walk normally. Despite everyone's doubts, Esther vowed that her son would walk like any other child and live a wonderful life. From that moment on, she dedicated herself entirely to making her promise come true. Spanning decades of trials and remarkable miracles, this film tells the true story—both touching and humorous—of an extraordinary journey and the greatest love there is: a mother’s love for her child. [Read more]
Attachment by Carine Tardieu
Sandra, a fiercely independent woman in her fifties, suddenly finds herself involuntarily sharing the intimate moments of her neighbor on the same floor and his two children. To everyone's surprise, she gradually develops a bond with this makeshift family. [Read more]
Memories of a Snail, by Adam Elliot
Upon her father's death, Grace Pudel’s once happy and somewhat unconventional life—centered around snail collecting and a love of reading—shatters. Severed from her twin brother Gilbert, she finds herself in a foster home on the far side of Australia. Clinging to her brother’s letters, ignored by her guardians, and bullied by classmates, Grace spirals into despair. That is, until she meets Pinky, an eccentric octogenarian who will teach her to embrace life and find her way out of her shell… [Read more]
We’ll go, by Enya Baroux
Marie, 80 years old, has just had enough of her illness. She’s devised a plan: to go to Switzerland and end her life there. But when it comes time to tell her son Bruno—who’s irresponsible—and her teenage granddaughter Anna, caught in a rebellion, she suddenly panics and fabricates a huge lie. Claiming there’s a mysterious inheritance to retrieve at a Swiss bank, she suggests all of them take a trip together. Unwittingly complicit in this charade is Rudy, a care aide she just met the day before, who steps in to drive their old family camper van. What follows is an unexpected journey that will change everything for this family. [Read more]
Lilo & Stitch: the live-action re-adaptation promises to rekindle the "ohana" spirit
Disney's cult family comedy Lilo & Stitch returns to live-action under the direction of Dean Fleischer-Camp. Scheduled for release on May 21, 2025. [Read more]
Dossier 137 by Dominik Moll, in Official Competition at Cannes 2025: Our opinion
Will Dominik Moll's new film Dossier 137 match the success of La Nuit du 12? The feature film was unveiled in official competition at the Cannes 2025 Film Festival. Find out what we think. [Read more]
A bear in the Jura, with Franck Dubosc
Michel and Cathy, a couple worn down by time and financial struggles, have barely spoken to each other lately. That is, until one day Michel, trying to avoid a bear on the road, crashes into a car, killing its two passengers. With two lives lost and two million dollars in burned-out bills in the trunk, suddenly, they have a reason to start talking — or perhaps just to stay silent. [Read more]
The Coming of the Future, by Cédric Klapisch,
Today, in 2025, about thirty members of the same family learn that they are to inherit a house that has been abandoned for years. Four of them—Seb, Abdel, Céline, and Guy—are tasked with assessing its condition. These distant “cousins” will soon stumble upon hidden treasures within the old house. Their journey will lead them to uncover the story of a mysterious woman named Adèle, who left her native Normandy at the age of twenty.
Through her story, Adèle finds herself in Paris in 1895, a city brimming with industrial and cultural revolution. For the four cousins, this introspective voyage into their genealogy will unveil a pivotal moment at the end of the 19th century—a time when photography was being invented, and Impressionism was taking shape. The encounter between the eras of 2025 and 1895 will challenge their perspectives on the present and their ideals, exploring what “the coming of the future” truly means. [Read more]
A Normal Family by Jin-Ho Hur
Two brothers — one a pragmatic lawyer and the other an idealistic surgeon — often gather with their wives for dinners at an upscale Seoul restaurant. But when a criminal case linking them to a scandal erupts in the media, their moral convictions are put to the ultimate test. [Read more]
La Pampa, by Antoine Chevrollier
Willy and Jojo have been childhood friends and are inseparable. To pass the time, they often practice at the Pampa, a motocross track. One evening, Willy uncovers a secret that Jojo has been keeping. [Read more]
Arco, by Ugo Bienvenu
In 2075, ten-year-old Iris encounters a mysterious boy dressed in a rainbow-colored suit falling from the sky. His name is Arco. He hails from a distant, idyllic future where time travel is a reality. Iris takes him in and is determined to do everything she can to help him return home. [Read more]
Amélie & the Metaphysics of Tubes, by Maïlys Vallade & Liane-Cho Han
Amélie is a young Belgian girl born in Japan. Thanks to her friend Nishio-san, her world is filled with adventures and discoveries. But on her third birthday, a pivotal event alters the course of her life. Because at that age, everything matters for Amélie — both joy and tragedy. [Read more]
Also note that for the occasion, some screenings will be attended by the film crews!
In short, a fine selection of films to see or re-see in the comfort of a pretty cinema for just €5 per person, whatever your age or the time of day.
Dates and Opening Time
From January 14, 2026 to January 27, 2026
Prices
La place: €5
Official website
www.ugc.fr
