Date Night Picks

Some films just wrap around your heart, and this quiet, luminous drama is one of them. Claire Foy plays Helen, undone by the loss of her father and slowly stitched back together by the fierce, stubborn hawk she takes in; Brendan Gleeson and Lindsay Duncan add warmth to the edges. It's tender rather than bleak — a story about rediscovering the world — and the critics adore it (82% on Rotten Tomatoes).

For a night with a little intrigue and a lot of style, this sleek crime thriller is a treat — a gifted piano tuner whose ear for perfection turns out to work just as well on locked safes. Leo Woodall charms opposite Dustin Hoffman and Jean Reno, and at 94% on Rotten Tomatoes it more than earns its polish. Smart, twisty and glamorous without ever tipping into ugliness — perfect for two.