One reason the release of every Wes Anderson film is an exciting occurrence is because you can reliably count on him to push his aesthetics or storytelling in some bold new direction.
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The Phoenician Scheme (2025)
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Rushmore (1998)
Rushmore is Wes Anderson’s second film, but it really feels like his proper debut.
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Bottle Rocket (1996)
Bottle Rocket doesn’t display a fully-formed version of Wes Anderson’s signature style.
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Bottle Rocket (Short Film) (1994)
There’s something intimate, and at times almost obscene, about watching a great filmmaker’s student film – not even their proper debut.
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Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
For all the striking stylistic elements of Moonrise Kingdom, my favorite thing about it might be its simple, effective story.
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Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
The stock complaint against Wes Anderson is that his movies are more about finicky dollhouse visuals than story.