In the age of streaming entertainment, it can be hard to leave the couch. But movie theaters still offer a special experience for those willing to get out of the house. Want to see what's out there? Don't miss this week's lineup of acclaimed movies showing on the big screen in and around San Francisco.

Here are the highest-rated films to catch, based on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer Score, which reflects the opinions of hundreds of film and television critics.

(Movie descriptions courtesy The Movie Database; showtimes via Fandango. Movie ratings and showtimes are subject to change.)

Stagecoach

A group of people traveling on a stagecoach find their journey complicated by the threat of Geronimo and learn something about each other in the process.

Boasting a Tomatometer Score of 100 percent and an Audience Score of 86 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, this classic 1939 Western starring John Wayne is a must-see. The Chicago Reader's Dave Kehr said, "Its virtues remain intact," while Variety noted, "Directorially, it's John Ford in peak form, sustaining interest and suspense throughout, and presenting exceptional characterizations."

You can catch it at Alamo Drafthouse New Mission (2550 Mission) through Sunday, June 16. Click here for showtimes and tickets.

Dragon Inn

After having the emperor’s minister of defense executed, a power-grabbing eunuch sends assassins to trail the victim’s children to a remote point on the northern Chinese border. But that bloodthirsty mission is confounded by a mysterious group of fighters who arrive on the scene, intent on delivering justice and defending the innocent.

Boasting a Tomatometer Score of 100 percent and an Audience Score of 86 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, this 1967 Taiwanese martial arts classic boasts plenty of accolades.

"King Hu's masterwork is guaranteed to out-Marvel any of the major blockbusters on this summer's release schedule," according to Scott Marks of the San Diego Reader, while the Village Voice's Luke Y. Thompson said, "This cast takes the project super seriously even at moments when you can't — and dammit, they'll make you believe."

Catch it on the big screen at 4 Star Theater (2200 Clement St.) at 8:50 p.m. Saturday, June 15. Click here for showtimes and tickets.

Rashomon

Brimming with action while incisively examining the nature of truth, "Rashomon" is perhaps the finest film ever to investigate the philosophy of justice. Through an ingenious use of camera and flashbacks, [director Akira] Kurosawa reveals the complexities of human nature as four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife.

Boasting a Tomatometer Score of 98 percent and an Audience Score of 93 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, this 1951 classic from legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa has made a lasting impression.

"What Akira Kurosawa and his tiny production team wrought is now an accepted maxim of modern life, a creed by which to live in a world where everyone has a blog and an opinion," noted Ty Burr of the Boston Globe, while Film.com's Jonathan F. Richards said, "Not many movies make such an impact that their names enter into the language. 'Rashomon' is such a movie."

It's playing at 4 Star Theater (2200 Clement St.) at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 16. Click here for showtimes and tickets.

Booksmart

Two academic teenage superstars realize, on the eve of their high school graduation, that they should have worked less and played more. Determined to never fall short of their peers, the girls set out on a mission to cram four years of fun into one night.

With a Tomatometer Score of 97 percent and an Audience Score of 76 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, "Booksmart" has been a must-watch since its release on May 24. The New Republic's Kristen Evans said, "It's more John Hughes than Judd Apatow, and it's a little more 'Bridesmaids' than 'Lady Bird' ... a success on [its] own terms," and Salon's Erin Keane noted, "'Booksmart' puts a fresh spin on the coming-of-age night-of comedy because it's focused on two girls, one of whom is also queer."

In the mood for popcorn? It's playing at AMC Metreon 16 (135 Fourth St., Suite 3000) and Roxie Theater (3117 16th St.) through next Wednesday, June 19; and Balboa Theater (3630 Balboa St.) and Marina Theatre (2149 Chestnut St.) through next Thursday, June 20. Click here for showtimes and tickets.

A Touch of Zen

Ming dynasty noblewoman Yang must escape from the evil eunuch Hsu. She seeks refuge at a decrepit town where she gets assistance from a naive scholar and a group of mysterious yet powerful monks.

With a Tomatometer Score of 96 percent and an Audience Score of 82 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, this 1971 release is a critical darling. Time Out's Tony Rayns said, "The visual style will set your eyes on fire," while A.H. Weiler of the New York Times stated, "[King Hu] has not ignored traditional mayhem here, but he has demonstrated that pictorial artistry, Zen mysticism and the stylized martial arts, can make a fascinating mix."

You can catch it at 4 Star Theater (2200 Clement St.) through next Thursday, June 20. Click here for showtimes and tickets.

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