Sentimental Value (2025) - Best Picture Rankings

🎙️🏆 In this episode of The Rank Podcast, John explores Best Picture Rankings with a deep, thoughtful look at the critically acclaimed 2025 drama Sentimental Value, directed by Joachim Trier. This richly layered Norwegian-led film follows sisters Nora (Renate Reinsve) and Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas) as they unexpectedly reunite with their estranged father Gustav (Stellan Skarsgård) following their mother’s death. Gustav, a once-renowned filmmaker now seeking a heartfelt comeback, offers Nora a starring role in his new project — but when she refuses and the part goes instead to an eager American actress (Elle Fanning), the family is forced to confront old wounds, unspoken resentments, and the complex ties that bind them together.John also explores why this film resonates so strongly in today’s cinematic landscape: its honest portrayal of grief, reconciliation, and the ties that both bind and burden families. He compares how Sentimental Value balances subtle humor and heartbreaking depth, and where it should land on the Best Picture Rankings — is it a timeless portrait of human connection, a quiet masterpiece of performance and writing, or both? Tune in as John breaks down the standout moments, thematic richness, and his final verdict on this year’s most moving dramaE-mail your fan questions, comments, and suggestions to [email protected] the show by becoming a patron at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/TheRankPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Visit The Rank's website for up-to-date rankings at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TheRankpodcast.com