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The Best 2016 Movies You (Probably) Never Saw

Clear your calendar, pop some popcorn, and get ready to catch up on a sick amount of cinema.

We saw some pretty great movies this year, nearly half of which starred Allison Janney. But with so many releases vying for our attention, it was a given that several must-see titles slipped through unnoticed. Here are a few lesser-known notables we caught in 2016, from affecting teen dramas to sweetly moving comedies to sing-along-worthy musicals.

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