With “Best of 2024” lists popping up everywhere, it can feel impossible to keep track of what’s worth watching. Don’t worry—we’ve done the work for you! After scouring countless lists, rankings, and reviews, we’ve compiled the ultimate top 10 movies of the year. Whether you’re a cinephile or just looking for your next binge, here are the films everyone’s talking about.
10. Conclave
This thriller set in the secretive world of a papal election is part prestige drama, part campy fun, and entirely engrossing. With a jaw-dropping twist, Conclave is the kind of smart, adult-oriented entertainment we’ve been craving.
Streaming on Peacock
9. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
George Miller delivers a gritty, five-part odyssey exploring Furiosa’s backstory. While it doesn’t match the frenetic pace of Fury Road, Furiosa dazzles with its character-driven storytelling and expansive world-building.
Streaming on HBO Max
8. All We Imagine As Light
This tender drama follows the lives of three hospital workers in Mumbai, beautifully capturing the joys and hardships of everyday life. With stunning visuals and heartfelt storytelling, it’s an emotional triumph.
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7. A Real Pain
Jesse Eisenberg’s poignant buddy dramedy about two cousins exploring their shared history in Poland is both hilarious and deeply moving. Kieran Culkin’s performance as an endearing screw-up steals the show.
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6. I Saw The TV Glow
Jane Schoenbrun’s sophomore feature is a bold leap forward, blending coming-of-age drama with eerie psychological horror. It’s a haunting tale about repression and the risks of playing it safe.
Streaming on Hulu
5. The Brutalist
This sprawling three-and-a-half-hour epic follows a Hungarian architect navigating postwar America. Exploring themes of creativity, capitalism, and identity, The Brutalist is ambitious, flawed, and utterly unforgettable.
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4. Challengers
Set against the backdrop of professional tennis, Challengers is a masterful blend of strategy, drama, and unexpected twists. It’s one of the most purely enjoyable films of the year.
Streaming on Amazon Prime
3. Dune: Part Two
Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi masterpiece lives up to the hype, delivering a visually stunning and emotionally gripping sequel. It’s The Empire Strikes Back of our time—don’t miss it.
Streaming on HBO Max
2. Nickel Boys
RaMell Ross adapts Colson Whitehead’s searing novel with stunning artistry. This powerful film shines a light on the historical abuses at Florida’s Dozier School for Boys, leaving a lasting impression.
Streaming on Apple TV
1. Anora
Sean Baker’s screwball comedy about an exotic dancer’s whirlwind marriage to a Russian oligarch’s son is pure chaotic brilliance. Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, it’s the most talked-about movie of the year.
Streaming on Amazon Prime
How We Ranked Them:
To create this ultimate list, we tallied rankings from dozens of “Best of 2024” lists. Each film earned points based on its position, with top-ranked movies scoring the most. The result? A definitive guide to this year’s cinematic standouts.
Which of these have you seen—or added to your watchlist? Let us know in the comments! 🎥🍿
