850 Essential Films from the 2000s
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Team America: World PoliceMovie · 2004 · 98m · Adventure, Action, ComedyNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-il initiates a worldwide terrorist plot, prompting the elite, heavily armed Team America to intervene. The team, which includes troubled Broadway actor Gary Johnston, must confront Jong-il and navigate opposition from the Film Actors Guild, a group of Hollywood liberals who disapprove of Team America's global intervention methods.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.7 - 802
Nick and Norah's Infinite PlaylistMovie · 2008 · 89m · Romance, Comedy, MusicHaunted by his ex-girlfriend, Tris, Nick finds himself unexpectedly drawn to Tris' friend, Norah, at a club. The night unfolds as a series of unpredictable encounters with Tris and her new boyfriend while Nick and his bandmates try to locate Norah's intoxicated friend, Caroline. As the night progresses, Nick and Norah must confront their feelings for each other and decide what they truly want.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.4 - 803
Shanghai KnightsMovie · 2003 · 115m · Action, Adventure, ComedyAfter a Chinese rebel kills Chon's father and flees to England, Chon and Roy travel to London seeking revenge.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 804
UntraceableMovie · 2008 · 101m · Thriller, Crime, MysteryFBI Special Agent Jennifer Marsh works in an elite cybercrime division. She believes she's encountered every kind of online threat, until a uniquely cruel criminal emerges. This tech expert broadcasts live video of his crimes on a website; each view the site receives shortens the victim’s life. Marsh and her team must locate the killer quickly, or the victims will die.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 805
CrankMovie · 2006 · 88m · Action, Thriller, CrimeChev Chelios, a professional hitman trying to leave his old life behind, fails to complete a job. The following morning, he receives a call revealing he's been poisoned and has just one hour to live. His only chance of survival is to keep his adrenaline pumping while he races to find an antidote.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7 - 806
ZodiacMovie · 2007 · 157m · Crime, Mystery, ThrillerFor ten years, editors at the San Francisco Chronicle become consumed by the Zodiac Killer case. As the years pass, however, professional interest fades. The Killer ceases his public communication. But convinced he holds the key to the remaining mysteries, an amateur cartoonist from the early sightings races against time to stop what he believes will be another killing.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.5 - 807
Four ChristmasesMovie · 2008 · 88m · Comedy, Romance, DramaBrad and Kate have perfected the art of skipping family gatherings during the holidays, but their carefully crafted plan unravels when they're stranded at the airport after all flights are canceled. An eager television reporter exposes their deception to the world, leaving Brad and Kate with no option but to face their families.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.8 - 808
The Butterfly EffectMovie · 2004 · 113m · Science Fiction, ThrillerA young man attempts to unlock repressed memories from his childhood. He discovers a method to journey back in time, inhabiting his younger self and altering past events. But he quickly learns that each change creates unforeseen and complicated repercussions.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.6 - 809
Bad SantaMovie · 2003 · 92m · Drama, Comedy, CrimeBeware! Santa Claus Willie T. Soke is arriving, and he’s not concerned with good behavior. Willie’s holiday tradition involves stealing goods from shopping malls nationwide. This year, however, his plans are complicated by a sharp-witted store detective, a captivating bartender, and a child who believes Willie is the actual Santa Claus.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.5 - 810
EnoughMovie · 2002 · 114m · Drama, ThrillerSlim, a waitress from a working-class background, believes she's found happiness when she marries Mitch, the man she's always wanted. But after their first child is born, her seemingly perfect life unravels. She uncovers a dangerous side to Mitch – a controlling and abusive personality that transforms love and peace into fear. Worried for her daughter's safety, Slim escapes with her child. Mitch relentlessly hunts them down, using dangerous people to pursue the family he lost.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.7 - 811
Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met LloydMovie · 2003 · 85m · ComedyThis comedic prequel revisits the early days of Harry and Lloyd as high school classmates in Rhode Island. The mischievous duo are placed in remedial classes by the school's unscrupulous principal as part of a plan to defraud the institution.IMDb 3.5TMDB 4.1 - 812
Down to EarthMovie · 2001 · 87m · Fantasy, Comedy, RomanceComic performer Lance Barton is used to feeling like he's died on stage. So when he unexpectedly finds himself in heaven, he's convinced something's wrong. He's right – an angel explains his early departure and offers a return to Earth, but in the body of an elderly, ruthless billionaire. In this unlikely new life, Lance embarks on a funny journey to achieve his dream of showbiz...and discovers a side of himself he never knew existed.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.5 - 813
BBC HorizonMovie · 2004 · 176m · War, History, ActionAlexander, King of Macedonia, commands his army in a campaign against the vast Persian Empire. Following victory over the Persians, he leads his forces on a journey across the known world, pushing eastward into India further than any Westerner had previously traveled.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.0 - 814
The RundownMovie · 2003 · 104m · Adventure, Action, ComedyWhen Travis, the son of a criminal, vanishes in the Amazon while searching for a valuable artifact, his father hires Beck to find him. Beck soon finds himself competing with Travis for the attention of Mariana, a captivating Brazilian woman. A reserved and disciplined man, Beck must exert all his control to cooperate with Travis in their pursuit of a ruthless tyrant who also seeks the treasure.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.4 - 815
The GrudgeMovie · 2004 · 92m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerIn Tokyo, an American nurse encounters a strange, supernatural curse. The curse unleashes intense rage in its victims, ultimately leading to death and then spreading to others.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.9 - 816
The Grudge 2Movie · 2006 · 102m · Horror, ThrillerWhile searching for her missing sister in Tokyo, a young woman confronts a dangerous supernatural presence. A cruel high school prank escalates into a deadly situation. Simultaneously, unsettling events unfold within a Chicago apartment building.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.6 - 817
The MexicanMovie · 2001 · 123m · Action, Comedy, CrimeJerry Welbach, a man who doesn't want to be involved in organized crime, faces a difficult choice. His mob boss orders him to travel to Mexico and retrieve a valuable antique pistol called "the Mexican," or face severe repercussions. At the same time, his girlfriend Samantha demands he leave the mob behind. Realizing that facing the consequences with Samantha is preferable to the alternative, Jerry agrees to go to Mexico.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.9 - 818
Middle MenMovie · 2009 · 105m · Drama, Comedy, CrimeThe film follows Jack Harris, an early figure in online business, as he grapples with his conscience while navigating a world filled with deceitful individuals: con artists, organized crime figures, drug users, and those involved in pornography.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5 - 819
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver SurferMovie · 2007 · 92m · Science Fiction, Adventure, ActionThe Fantastic Four are back to face a powerful new threat to Earth. The seemingly invincible Silver Surfer arrives, but his intentions are not clear. The heroes soon discover they face dangers from both familiar foes and entirely new adversaries, posing a threat greater than they imagined.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.6 - 820
SerenityMovie · 2005 · 119m · Science Fiction, Action, AdventureThe crew of the spaceship Serenity takes on a fugitive, leading them into a dangerous conflict. A totalitarian regime relentlessly pursues the fugitive, determined to bring her back at any cost. Meanwhile, they must also contend with deadly creatures in unexplored space. But the biggest threat may be hidden among the Serenity's own passengers.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.4 - 821
The Constant GardenerMovie · 2005 · 129m · Drama, Mystery, ThrillerJustin Quayle is a quiet, unassuming British diplomat who has always avoided trouble. However, following the death of his radical wife, Tessa, he becomes driven to uncover the truth behind her demise. This pursuit plunges him into the heart of a perilous conspiracy.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 822
Death ProofMovie · 2007 · 113m · Action, ThrillerAustin's popular DJ, Jungle Julia, goes out for a night with her friends Shanna and Arlene. Unbeknownst to them, Stuntman Mike, a rough character in a muscle car, secretly follows them, driving very close.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 823
Planet TerrorMovie · 2007 · 105m · Horror, Action, ThrillerTwo doctors working a graveyard shift are overwhelmed when the town floods with people suffering from terrible sores. Among the injured is Cherry Darling, a dancer who lost her leg. As the patients rapidly turn violent, Cherry and her ex-boyfriend El Wray gather a group of unlikely allies and head out into the night.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.7 - 824
He's Just Not That Into YouMovie · 2009 · 129m · Comedy, Romance, DramaEver feel like you're waiting for a call that never comes, or struggling to understand a changing romantic connection, or unsure why a relationship isn't progressing? These stories explore the feeling of being unwanted. Gigi desires a man who follows through on his promises. Alex encourages her to let go of waiting. Beth seeks a proposal from her long-term boyfriend, Neil, who is content with their current arrangement. Janine questions her husband Ben's trustworthiness, especially concerning Anna. Anna is torn between an unavailable married man and a dependable, unexciting partner who can't move on from her. And Mary, surrounded by supportive men, simply wants to find someone who is attracted to women.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.6 - 825
The Midnight Meat TrainMovie · 2008 · 98m · Horror, Mystery, FantasyA photographer becomes increasingly drawn to dark subjects and finds himself on a collision course with a serial killer. The killer targets people commuting late at night, brutally murdering them.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.2 - 826
Lara Croft: Tomb RaiderMovie · 2001 · 100m · Adventure, Action, FantasyLara Croft, an orphaned heiress, English aristocrat, and daring archaeologist, undertakes a perilous journey to find the two parts of an ancient artifact that controls time, before it's misused. With a rare planetary alignment happening for the first time in 5,000 years, the fearless tomb raider must join forces with both rivals and enemies to gather the pieces against time. Ultimately, the question becomes: who will be able to control the powerful relic?IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.9 - 827
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2Movie · 2008 · 117m · Adventure, Comedy, DramaYears after "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," four close friends navigate the transition to adulthood. As they begin their first year of college and explore new experiences, their paths diverge. They stay connected by sharing their lives and adventures with each other.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3 - 828
Pineapple ExpressMovie · 2008 · 111m · Action, Comedy, CrimeA laid-back guy and his drug dealer are thrown into chaos when the stoner accidentally sees a police officer commit a murder. Suddenly, they're both fugitives, desperately trying to evade the authorities.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6 - 829
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of LifeMovie · 2003 · 117m · Adventure, Action, FantasyNear the volcanic island of Santorini, archaeologist Lara Croft discovers a golden orb that promises to lead to the legendary Pandora's Box. The artifact holds ancient secrets and potentially devastating power, including a deadly plague. MI6 enlists Lara's help to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. Working with former Marine mercenary Terry Sheridan, she journeys across the globe to find the orb before the ruthless scientist Jonathan Reiss, now a bioterrorist, can reach it first.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.8 - 830
We Own the NightMovie · 2007 · 118m · Drama, Crime, ThrillerA New York nightclub manager must protect his brother and father when they become targets of Russian mafia assassins.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 831
You Can Count on MeMovie · 2000 · 111m · DramaA single mother's life is disrupted when her younger brother, who has been largely absent, unexpectedly returns home.IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.8 - 832
The Day the Earth Stood StillMovie · 2008 · 104m · Drama, Science Fiction, ThrillerKlaatu, an emissary from an alien civilization transformed by climate change, travels to Earth to evaluate if humans can reverse the damage they've caused to their world. After being denied access to the United Nations, Klaatu concludes that humanity must be eliminated for the planet's survival.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.7 - 833
Yes ManMovie · 2008 · 104m · Comedy, RomanceCarl Allen is at a dead end in life. He joins a self-help program with a single rule: agree to anything and everything that's asked of him.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 834
Cadillac RecordsMovie · 2008 · 109m · Drama, History, MusicSet in 1950s Chicago, the film explores the intertwined worlds of sex, violence, race, and rock and roll. It follows the vibrant and often troubled lives of key figures in American music history, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James, and Chuck Berry.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1 - 835
Marley & MeMovie · 2008 · 115m · Comedy, FamilyA newly married couple starting a family finds unexpected wisdom from their spirited retriever, Marley. The film balances humor with heartfelt moments as it explores the joys and challenges of marriage, growing up, and facing life's realities, all through the eyes of a family and their dog.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.2 - 836
The Last House on the LeftMovie · 2009 · 113m · Crime, Thriller, HorrorWhen athletic teenager Mari Collingwood chooses to spend an evening with her friend Paige in town instead of joining her parents at their secluded lake house, she sets in motion a night that will change everything.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 837
Carlito's Way: Rise to PowerMovie · 2005 · 100m · Action, Adventure, DramaCarlito Brigante, destined to become a notorious gangster, is drawn into the dangerous world of New York's criminal element. With the help of his partners, he rapidly rises through the ranks to become the most powerful figure in Spanish Harlem. He soon discovers that survival at the top demands unwavering loyalty and respect for the rules of the streets.IMDb 5.0TMDB 4.8 - 838
HidalgoMovie · 2004 · 136m · Western, AdventureIn 1890, a Pony Express rider journeys to Arabia to race his horse, Hidalgo, in a high-stakes competition for a large prize. The adventure takes them across the globe.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.9 - 839
Mr. DeedsMovie · 2002 · 96m · Comedy, RomanceLongfellow Deeds, a humble pizzeria owner and poet, unexpectedly inherits $40 billion from his uncle. Suddenly wealthy, Deeds relocates to the city and is quickly overwhelmed by people seeking to exploit his fortune. Babe, a television reporter, pretends to be a naive local to investigate Deeds for a story.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.9 - 840
The PatriotMovie · 2000 · 165m · Drama, History, WarHaving earned respect as a soldier during the French and Indian War, Benjamin Martin desires only a peaceful life as a farmer. However, when his son Gabriel joins the army to fight for the newly formed nation of America against the British, Benjamin is compelled to return to military service to safeguard his son.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 841
HostageMovie · 2005 · 113m · Action, Thriller, CrimeA mafia accountant's hostage situation forces a police officer to negotiate. Haunted by past failures as a negotiator, the officer must navigate the tense standoff while his own family becomes targets of the mob.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3 - 842
Training DayMovie · 2001 · 122m · Action, Crime, DramaA new narcotics officer begins his career partnering with a seasoned detective who harbors secrets.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5 - 843
The ExpressMovie · 2008 · 130m · DramaThis is the inspiring story of Ernie Davis, a college football star and the first African-American to receive the Heisman Trophy.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 844
Undercover BrotherMovie · 2002 · 86m · Action, ComedyThe B.R.O.T.H.E.R.H.O.O.D., an Afro-American organization, is in constant conflict with a white group called "The Man," who champion Black values in North America. When the Black presidential candidate, General Warren Boutwell, begins acting erratically during his campaign, Undercover Brother is tasked with going undercover for "The Man" to uncover what's happening with the potential candidate.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.9 - 845
A Walk to RememberMovie · 2002 · 101m · Drama, RomanceRestless and popular Landon Carter is required to join the school play and falls for Jamie Sullivan, the minister's daughter. Jamie has a clear plan for her future and a significant secret she keeps hidden from Landon.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.8 - 846
Along Came a SpiderMovie · 2001 · 104m · Crime, Mystery, ThrillerFollowing the tragic death of his partner, forensic psychologist and author Alex Cross has retired to find peace. However, he's pulled back into the world of crime when a skilled criminal kidnaps a senator's daughter, specifically targeting Cross. Partnering with Jezzie Flanigan, the Secret Service agent protecting the girl, Alex follows a complex trail of clues. This leads him to a surprising revelation: the kidnapper's motives go far beyond simply demanding ransom.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3 - 847
The Lake HouseMovie · 2006 · 99m · Drama, Mystery, RomanceA solitary doctor living in a distinctive lakeside house begins a correspondence with the house's previous owner, a disillusioned architect. As they exchange letters, they become entangled in a puzzling romance and must work to understand the story behind their unusual connection before it ends.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.0 - 848
The GiftMovie · 2000 · 112m · Horror, Drama, ThrillerAnnie Wilson, a young widow and mother of three, earns money by predicting people's futures—but her own future is increasingly unclear. When a client's abusive husband puts her in danger and she experiences unsettling visions of a missing woman, Annie becomes entangled in a web of lies. Her unique ability may be her only hope for survival.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5
