Rank Movie Title Year Score Director CastCritics Consensus

1 His House 2020 100 Remi WeekWunmi Mosa Featuring genuine scares through every corridor, His House is
2 How to Tra 2010 99 ChristopheJay BarucheBoasting dazzling animation, a script with surprising dramatic
3 The Forty- 2020 99 Radha BlanWelker WhiThe Forty-Year-Old Version opens a compelling window into t
4 Under the 2016 99 Babak AnvaNarges RasUnder the Shadow deftly blends seemingly disparate genres t
5 Monty Pyth 1975 98 Terry Gilli Graham ChapA cult classic as gut-bustingly hilarious as it is blithely ridiculou
6 Ma Rainey' 2020 97 George C. Viola Davi Framed by a pair of powerhouse performances, Ma Rainey's B
7 The Hurt L 2008 97 Kathryn Bi Jeremy RenA well-acted, intensely shot, action filled war epic, Kathryn Bi
8 Hell or Hig 2016 97 David MackJeff Bridge Hell or High Water offers a solidly crafted, well-acted Western
9 Won't You 2018 97 Morgan Nev Joanne RogWon't You Be My Neighbor? takes a fittingly patient and hone
10 Dolemite I 2019 97 Craig BrewEddie MurpIn dramatizing Rudy Ray Moore's stranger-than-fiction story,
11 Hunt for t 2016 97 Taika WaitiSam Neill, The charmingly offbeat Hunt for the Wilderpeople unites a so
12 Mudbound 2017 97 Dee Rees Carey MulliMudbound offers a well-acted, finely detailed snapshot of Am
13 I Lost My 2019 97 JérémyHakim FarisBeautifully animated and utterly unique, I Lost My Body takes
14 Rocks 2019 97 Sarah GavrBukky Bakra A fresh, funny coming-of-age story rooted in realistic characte
15 Roma 2018 96 Alfonso CuYalitza ApaRoma finds writer-director Alfonso Cuarón in complete, enth
16 Atlantics 2019 96 Mati Diop Abdou Bal An unpredictable supernatural drama rooted in real-world so
17 Psycho 1960 96 Alfred HitcAnthony Per Infamous for its shower scene, but immortal for its contributi
18 To All the 2018 96 Susan JohnLana CondoTo All the Boys I've Loved Before plays by the teen rom-com r
19 Life of Bria 1979 96 Terry Jone Graham Cha One of the more cutting-edge films of the 1970s, this religiou
20 Outside In 2017 96 Lynn Shelt Jay DuplassBrilliantly brought to life by tenderly empathetic performance
21 The Irishm 2019 95 Martin ScoRobert De N An epic gangster drama that earns its extended runtime, The
22 Marriage S 2019 95 Noah BaumScarlett J Observing a splintering union with compassion and expansive
23 It Follows 2014 95 David RobeMaika Monro Smart, original, and above all terrifying, It Follows is the rare m
24 The Lord o 2002 95 Peter Jack Elijah Wood The Two Towers balances spectacular action with emotional s
25 Klaus 2019 95 Sergio PablJason SchwBeautiful hand-drawn animation and a humorous, heartwarm
26 Croupier 1998 95 Mike HodgClive OwenThe writer slumming for human truths and real experience is
27 Call Me by 2017 94 Luca Guad Armie Hamm Call Me by Your Name offers a melancholy, powerfully affecti
28 The Power 2021 94 Jane CampBenedict CBrought to life by a stellar ensemble led by Benedict Cumberb
29 Carol 2015 94 Todd HaynCate Blanc Shaped by Todd Haynes' deft direction and powered by a stro
30 Moneyball 2011 94 Bennett MilBrad Pitt, Director Bennett Miller, along with Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill, ta
31 The Lost D 2021 94 Maggie GylOlivia ColmA strikingly assured debut for writer-director Maggie Gyllenha
32 The Sea Be 2022 94 Chris Willi Karl Urban,An original animated tale that's often as daring as its characte
33 Private Life 2018 94 Tamara JenPaul Giamat Private Life uses one couple's bumpy journey to take an affec
34 Enola Holm 2022 94 Harry BradMillie Bob Building on its predecessor with boisterously entertaining flai
35 The Birds 1963 94 Alfred HitcRod Taylor,Proving once again that build-up is the key to suspense, Alfre
36 Captain Phi 2013 93 Paul GreenTom Hanks,Smart, powerfully acted, and incredibly intense, Captain Phill
37 Spider-Man 2004 93 Sam Raimi Tobey Magu Boasting an entertaining villain and deeper emotional focus, t
38 The Lord of 2003 93 Peter Jack Elijah Wood Visually breathtaking and emotionally powerful, The Lord of
39 The Meyero 2017 93 Noah BaumAdam SandlThe Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected) observes the fam
40 Hustle 2022 93 Jeremiah ZAdam SandlHustle doesn't have any fancy moves, but it doesn't need the
41 Cam 2018 93 Daniel Gol Madeline BSmart and suspenseful, CAM is a techno-thriller that's far mo
42 Hush 2016 93 Mike FlanaJohn GallagHush navigates the bloody waters of home invasion thrillers a
43 Sand Stor 2016 93 Elite Zexer Lamis Amma Sand Storm marks an impressive first feature for debuting wr
44 Glass Onio 2022 92 Rian JohnsDaniel CraiGlass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery brings back Benoit Blanc fo
45 Skyfall 2012 92 Sam MendDaniel CraiSam Mendes brings Bond surging back with a smart, sexy, rive
46 Da 5 Blood 2020 92 Spike Lee Delroy Lin Fierce energy and ambition course through Da 5 Bloods, com
47 American H 2013 92 David O. RuChristian Riotously funny and impeccably cast, American Hustle compe
48 The Bourn 2007 92 Paul GreenMatt Damon, The Bourne Ultimatum is an intelligent, finely tuned non-stop
49 El Camino: 2019 92 Vince Gilli Aaron Paul,Entertaining if not essential, El Camino adds a satisfying belat
50 We the Ani 2018 92 Jeremiah ZRaúl CastiDreamlike and haunting, We the Animals approaches the com
51 The Little 2015 92 Mark OsboJeff Bridg Beautifully animated and faithful to the spirit of its classic sou
52 Roald Dahl' 2022 92 Matthew WAlisha WeiRoald Dahl's Matilda the Musical brings the classic story back
53 Rocky 1976 92 John G. AviSylvester SThis story of a down-on-his-luck boxer is thoroughly predictab
54 Set It Up 2018 92 Claire ScanZoey Deutch Set It Up follows the long-established outlines of the rom-com
55 Parenthoo 1989 92 Ron HowarSteve MartBolstered by a delightful cast, Parenthood is a funny and thou
56 Mindhorn 2016 92 Sean FoleyJulian Barr Led by a committed performance from Julian Barratt, Mindho
57 1922 2017 92 Zak Hilditc Thomas JanThanks to director Zak Hilditch's patient storytelling and stron
58 Uncorked 2020 92 Prentice P MamoudouLike A a good wine, once you let Uncorked breathe, its heartfelt
59 La La Land 2016 91 Damien Cha Ryan Gosli La La Land breathes new life into a bygone genre with thrillin
60 Phantom T 2017 91 Paul ThomDaniel Day-Phantom Thread's finely woven narrative is filled out nicely b
61 The Nice G 2016 91 Shane BlacRussell Cr The Nice Guys hearkens back to the buddy comedies of a byg
62 Zero Dark T 2012 91 Kathryn Bi Jessica ChaGripping, suspenseful, and brilliantly crafted, Zero Dark Thirty
63 The Lord of 2001 91 Peter Jack Elijah Wood Full of eye-popping special effects, and featuring a pitch-perfe
64 Philomena 2013 91 Stephen FrJudi Dench,Based on a powerful true story and led by note-perfect perfo
65 The White 2021 91 Ramin BahrAdarsh GouWell-acted and beautifully made, The White Tiger distills the
66 Beasts of 2015 91 Cary Joji F Idris Elba Beasts of No Nation finds writer-director Cary Fukunaga work
67 High Flying 2019 91 Steven SodAndré Holl High Flying Bird takes a thoughtful and engrossing look at pro
68 Apollo 10 2022 91 Richard LinJack Black,The sweetly nostalgic Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood fi
69 Happy as L 2018 91 Alice Rohr Adriano TaHappy as Lazzaro uses a friendship's ups and downs as a satis
70 Full Metal 1987 91 Stanley KubMatthew Mo Intense, tightly constructed, and darkly comic at times, Stanle
71 Gerald's G 2017 91 Mike FlanaCarla Gugi Carla Gugino carries Gerald's Game's small-scale suspense wi
72 When Harry 1989 91 Rob ReinerBilly Cryst Rob Reiner's touching, funny film set a new standard for rom
73 The Willou 2020 91 Kris Pearn Will Forte, An appealing animated adventure whose silliness is anchored
74 National L 1978 91 John LandiJohn BelushThe talents of director John Landis and Saturday Night Live's i
75 Up in the A 2009 90 Jason Reit George CloLed by charismatic performances by its three leads, director J
76 The Imitat 2014 90 Morten Ty Benedict CWith an outstanding starring performance from Benedict Cum
77 Minority R 2002 90 Steven Spi Tom CruiseThought-provoking and visceral, Steven Spielberg successfully
78 Spider-Ma 2002 90 Sam Raimi Tobey Magu Not only does Spider-Man provide a good dose of web-swing
79 The Two P 2019 90 Fernando M Jonathan Pryce,
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80 The Kinder 2018 90 Sara Colan Maggie Gyllenhaal,
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81 Reservoir 1992 90 Quentin TaHarvey KeiThrumming with intelligence and energy, Reservoir Dogs ope
82 On Body an 2017 90 Ildikó EnyGéza Morc Tender performances and a strong sense of style combine to
83 The Bridge 1995 90 Clint East Clint EastwSentimental, slow, schmaltzy, and very satisfying, The Bridges
84 The Trial o 2020 89 Aaron SorkEddie RedmAn actors' showcase enlivened by its topical fact-based story,
85 Zombielan 2009 89 Ruben Flei Woody Harr Wickedly funny and featuring plenty of gore, Zombieland is p
86 The Ballad 2018 89 Joel Coen Tim Blake The Ballad of Buster Scruggs avoids anthology pitfalls with a c
87 All Quiet o 2022 90 Edward BerFelix KammBoth timely and timeless, All Quiet on the Western Front reta
88 Always Be 2019 89 NahnatchkAli Wong, Carried by the infectious charms of Ali Wong and Randall Park
89 I Am Moth 2019 89 Grant SputHilary SwanSuspenseful, well-acted, and intelligent, I Am Mother is an am
 90 I Don't Fe 2017 89 Macon BlaiMelanie LyI don't feel at home in this world anymore. transcends its unw
91 Paddleton 2019 89 Alexandre Mark DuplaIt takes its time coming together, but the quietly effective Pad
92 Rango 2011 88 Gore VerbiJohnny DeppRango is a smart, giddily creative burst of beautifully animate
93 The Bad Gu 2022 88 Pierre PerifSam Rockwe
Fast-paced, funny, and full of colorful visual appeal, The Bad G
94 Dope 2015 88 Rick FamuyShameik Mo Featuring a starmaking performance from Shameik Moore an
95 Oxygen 2021 88 Alexandre Mélanie O L xygen gets the white-knuckle maximum out of its claustroph
96 Fear Street 2021 88 Leigh JaniaKiana Madei
Fear Street Part Three: 1666 sends the slasher series back in ti
97 Donnie Bra 1997 88 Mike NewelAl Pacino, A stark, nuanced portrait of life in organized crime, bolstered
98 Inception 2010 87 ChristopheLeonardo DiSmart, innovative, and thrilling, Inception is that rare summer
99 American B 1999 87 Sam MendKevin SpacFlawlessly cast and brimming with dark, acid wit, American Be
100 Kung Fu Pa 2008 87 John SteveJack Black,Kung Fu Panda has a familiar message, but the pleasing mix o
 gh every corridor, His House is a terrifying look at the specters of the refugee experience and a stunning feature debut for Remi Weekes.
script with surprising dramatic depth, and thrilling 3-D sequences, How to Train Your Dragon soars.
ns a compelling window into the ebbs and flows of the artist's life -- and announces writer-director-star Radha Blank as a major filmmakin
s seemingly disparate genres to deliver an effective chiller with timely themes and thought-provoking social subtext.
larious as it is blithely ridiculous, Monty Python and the Holy Grail has lost none of its exceedingly silly charm.
e performances, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom pays affectionate tribute to a blues legend -- and Black culture at large.
tion filled war epic, Kathryn Bigelow's The Hurt Locker is thus far the best of the recent dramatizations of the Iraq War.
dly crafted, well-acted Western heist thriller that eschews mindless gunplay in favor of confident pacing and full-bodied characters.
kes a fittingly patient and honest look at the life and legacy of a television pioneer whose work has enriched generations.
's stranger-than-fiction story, Eddie Murphy makes Dolemite Is My Name just as bold, brash, and ultimately hard to resist as its subject.
r the Wilderpeople unites a solid cast, a talented filmmaker, and a poignant, funny, deeply affecting message.
finely detailed snapshot of American history whose scenes of rural class struggle resonate far beyond their period setting.
y unique, I Lost My Body takes audiences on a singularly strange journey whose unexpected contours lead to a wholly satisfying destinatio
ory rooted in realistic characters and anchored with a meaningful message, Rocks is as solid as its title suggests.
nso Cuarón in complete, enthralling command of his visual craft - and telling the most powerfully personal story of his career.
drama rooted in real-world social commentary, Atlantique suggests a thrillingly bright future for debuting filmmaker Mati Diop.
but immortal for its contribution to the horror genre. Because Psycho was filmed with tact, grace, and art, Hitchcock didn't just create mo
e plays by the teen rom-com rules, but relatable characters and a thoroughly charming cast more than make up for a lack of surprises.
lms of the 1970s, this religious farce from the classic comedy troupe is as poignant as it is funny and satirical.
derly empathetic performances from Jay Duplass and Edie Falco, Outside In tells a sobering -- yet thoroughly absorbing -- story.
rns its extended runtime, The Irishman finds Martin Scorsese revisiting familiar themes to poignant, funny, and profound effect.
with compassion and expansive grace, the powerfully acted Marriage Story ranks among writer-director Noah Baumbach's best works.
errifying, It Follows is the rare modern horror film that works on multiple levels -- and leaves a lingering sting.
tacular action with emotional storytelling, leaving audiences both wholly satisfied and eager for the final chapter.
n and a humorous, heartwarming narrative make Klaus an instant candidate for holiday classic status.
n truths and real experience is a common enough story, but this cool-headed and slick thriller provides a gut-churningly compelling backdr
melancholy, powerfully affecting portrait of first love, empathetically acted by Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer.
mble led by Benedict Cumberbatch, The Power of the Dog reaffirms writer-director Jane Campion as one of her generation's finest filmma
rection and powered by a strong cast led by Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, Carol lives up to its groundbreaking source material.
with Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill, take a niche subject and turn it into a sharp, funny, and touching portrait worthy of baseball lore.
writer-director Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Lost Daughter unites a brilliant cast in service of a daringly ambitious story.
often as daring as its characters, The Sea Beast sends audiences on a voyage well worth taking.
umpy journey to take an affecting look at an easily identifiable - and too rarely dramatized - rite of adult passage.
h boisterously entertaining flair, Enola Holmes 2 solves the mystery of how to make a satisfying sequel -- and makes it look positively elem
p is the key to suspense, Alfred Hitchcock successfully turned birds into some of the most terrifying villains in horror history.
credibly intense, Captain Phillips offers filmgoers a Hollywood biopic done right -- and offers Tom Hanks a showcase for yet another brillia
and deeper emotional focus, this is a nimble sequel that improves upon the original.
tionally powerful, The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King is a moving and satisfying conclusion to a great trilogy.
nd Selected) observes the family dynamic through writer-director Noah Baumbach's bittersweet lens and the impressive efforts of a rema
moves, but it doesn't need them -- Adam Sandler's everyman charm makes this easy layup fun to watch.
a techno-thriller that's far more than the sum of its salacious parts -- and an outstanding showcase for Madeline Brewer in the leading rol
ers of home invasion thrillers and incisive slashers for a contemporary horror puree.
e first feature for debuting writer-director Elite Zexer that offers a perceptive -- and crucial -- look at patriarchal traditions.
ery brings back Benoit Blanc for another wildly entertaining mystery rounded out by an outstanding ensemble cast.
ng back with a smart, sexy, riveting action thriller that qualifies as one of the best 007 films to date.
rse through Da 5 Bloods, coming together to fuel one of Spike Lee's most urgent and impactful films.
y cast, American Hustle compensates for its flaws with unbridled energy and some of David O. Russell's most irrepressibly vibrant direction
elligent, finely tuned non-stop thrill ride. Another strong performance from Matt Damon and sharp camerawork from Paul Greengrass ma
Camino adds a satisfying belated coda to the Breaking Bad story -- led by a career-best performance from Aaron Paul.
e Animals approaches the coming-of-age odyssey with a uniquely documentarian eye.
ul to the spirit of its classic source material, The Little Prince is a family-friendly treat that anchors thrilling visuals with a satisfying story.
al brings the classic story back to the screen with a delightful Emma Thompson, dazzling dancing, and a suitably irascible take on the sourc
k boxer is thoroughly predictable, but Sylvester Stallone's script and stunning performance in the title role brush aside complaints.
lished outlines of the rom-com template -- and in the process, proves there's still substantial pleasure to be wrought from familiar formula
arenthood is a funny and thoughtfully crafted look at the best and worst moments of family life that resonates broadly.
ce from Julian Barratt, Mindhorn offers audiences a laugh-out-loud comedy whose sublime silliness is enhanced by its more thoughtful mo
s patient storytelling and strong work from lead Thomas Jane, 1922 ranks among the more satisfying Stephen King adaptations.
Uncorked breathe, its heartfelt tenderness will yield a sweet time.
o a bygone genre with thrillingly assured direction, powerful performances, and an irresistible excess of heart.
narrative is filled out nicely by humor, intoxicating romantic tension, and yet another impressively committed performance from Daniel D
o the buddy comedies of a bygone era while adding something extra courtesy of a knowing script and the irresistible chemistry of its leads.
antly crafted, Zero Dark Thirty dramatizes the hunt for Osama bin Laden with intelligence and an eye for detail.
cts, and featuring a pitch-perfect cast, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring brings J.R.R. Tolkien's classic to vivid life.
and led by note-perfect performances from Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, Philomena offers a profoundly affecting drama for adult filmgo
e, The White Tiger distills the strengths of its source material into a grimly compelling drama.
r-director Cary Fukunaga working with a talented cast to offer a sobering, uncompromising, yet still somehow hopeful picture of war's hum
tful and engrossing look at professional sports that sees Steven Soderbergh continuing to test the limits of new filmmaking technology.
1/2: A Space Age Childhood finds Richard Linklater reusing visual and thematic ingredients in a deeply personal, freshly inspired way.
hip's ups and downs as a satisfyingly expansive canvas for a picture rich with thematic and cinematic depth.
d darkly comic at times, Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket may not boast the most original of themes, but it is exceedingly effective at com
ame's small-scale suspense with a career-defining performance.
m set a new standard for romantic comedies, and he was ably abetted by the sharp interplay between Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan.
ure whose silliness is anchored in genuine emotion, The Willoughbys offers fanciful fun the entire family can enjoy.
dis and Saturday Night Live's irrepressible John Belushi conspired to create a rambunctious, subversive college comedy that continues to r
es by its three leads, director Jason Reitman delivers a smart blend of humor and emotion with just enough edge for mainstream audience
erformance from Benedict Cumberbatch illuminating its fact-based story, The Imitation Game serves as an eminently well-made entry in th
, Steven Spielberg successfully combines high concept ideas and high octane action in this fast and febrile sci-fi thriller.
ide a good dose of web-swinging fun, it also has a heart, thanks to the combined charms of director Sam Raimi and star Tobey Maguire.
es from its well-matched leads, The Two Popes draws absorbing drama from a pivotal moment in modern organized religion.
ance from Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Kindergarten Teacher is one American remake that retains its impact the second time around.
nd energy, Reservoir Dogs opens Quentin Tarantino's filmmaking career with hard-hitting style.
ong sense of style combine to create an eccentric, dreamy portrait of love and loneliness in On Body and Soul.
nd very satisfying, The Bridges of Madison County finds Clint Eastwood adapting a bestseller with heft, wit, and grace.
by its topical fact-based story, The Trial of the Chicago 7 plays squarely -- and compellingly -- to Aaron Sorkin's strengths.
lenty of gore, Zombieland is proof that the zombie subgenre is far from dead.
oids anthology pitfalls with a consistent collection tied together by the Coen brothers' signature blend of dark drama and black humor.
uiet on the Western Front retains the power of its classic source material by focusing on the futility of war.
s of Ali Wong and Randall Park, Always Be My Maybe takes familiar rom-com beats and cleverly layers in smart social commentary to find
telligent, I Am Mother is an ambitious sci-fi story that largely achieves its impressive aims.
 d anymore. transcends its unwieldy title to offer timely, intoxicatingly dark observations on gender dynamics and social norms in modern
er, but the quietly effective Paddleton pulls off a tricky tonal balancing act, thanks largely to the strengths of its well-chosen leads.
e burst of beautifully animated entertainment, and Johnny Depp gives a colorful vocal performance as a household pet in an unfamiliar w
olorful visual appeal, The Bad Guys is good news for audiences seeking options the whole family can enjoy.
mance from Shameik Moore and a refreshingly original point of view from writer-director Rick Famuyiwa, Dope is smart, insightful entertain
maximum out of its claustrophobic setting, with director Alexandre Aja and star Mélanie Laurent making this a must-watch thriller for sc
nds the slasher series back in time for a trilogy-concluding installment that caps things off on a screaming high note.
in organized crime, bolstered by strong performances from Al Pacino and Johnny Depp.
Inception is that rare summer blockbuster that succeeds viscerally as well as intellectually.
ith dark, acid wit, American Beauty is a smart, provocative high point of late '90s mainstream Hollywood film.
essage, but the pleasing mix of humor, swift martial arts action, and colorful animation makes for winning Summer entertainment.
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 Year Score
count 100 100
mean 2011.54 92.52
std 12.97116 3.063239
min 1960 87
25% 2009.75 90
50% 2017 92
75% 2019 95
max 2022 100