59 Best Films from the 2020s Oscars
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TenetMovie · 2020 · 150m · Action, Thriller, Science FictionA secret agent known only as the Protagonist must prevent World War III. His mission takes him on a journey through international espionage, where he experiences time moving backward, forward, and in reverse. He must master this unusual perception to save humanity.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 2
King RichardMovie · 2021 · 144m · Drama, HistoryThis is the story of Richard Williams, and his dedication to coaching his daughters, Venus and Serena. They are poised to become two of the greatest tennis players ever.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.6 - 3
RRRMovie · 2022 · 185m · Action, Adventure, DramaThis is a fictional account of the early life of two legendary revolutionaries, charting their path away from their homeland in the 1920s. It follows their journey as they prepare for their fight for their country.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.7 - 4
The Power of the DogMovie · 2021 · 127m · Drama, WesternA powerful and charming rancher uses threats to harass his brother's new wife and her teenage son. But as the situation escalates, buried family secrets begin to surface.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 5
An Irish GoodbyeMovie · 2022 · 23m · DramaIn rural Northern Ireland, after their mother's sudden passing, a young man with Down syndrome and his estranged brother find her list of things she always wanted to do.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.7 - 6
Top Gun: MaverickMovie · 2022 · 131m · Action, DramaAfter thirty years as a top Navy pilot, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is reluctant to advance in rank. He's now tasked with training a group of elite pilots for a highly unusual mission, one unlike anything they've ever encountered.IMDb 8.2TMDB 8.2 - 7
Sound of MetalMovie · 2020 · 121m · Drama, MusicDrummer Ruben starts losing his hearing. A doctor warns him it will get worse, making him feel like his career and life are over. His girlfriend Lou sends him to a rehab facility for the deaf, hoping it will prevent a relapse and help him adjust. There, accepted for who he is, Ruben must decide whether to embrace this new reality or return to his old one.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.7 - 8
JudyMovie · 2019 · 118m · Drama, History, MusicThirty years after her iconic role in "The Wizard of Oz," legendary actress and singer Judy Garland travels to London for sold-out performances at the Talk of the Town nightclub. During her time there, she reconnects with friends and fans and embarks on a passionate romance with musician Mickey Deans, who will soon become her fifth husband.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 9
All Quiet on the Western FrontMovie · 2022 · 147m · War, History, DramaDriven by romantic notions of bravery, Paul Baumer, along with his friends Albert and Muller, willingly join the German army. Filled with enthusiasm and patriotic pride, the young men eagerly march towards a war they believe in. However, upon reaching the Western Front, they confront the devastating reality and soul-crushing horror of World War I.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.7 - 10
SoulMovie · 2020 · 101m · Animation, Family, ComedyJoe Gardner, a middle school teacher passionate about jazz, has a life-changing opportunity when he auditions at the Half Note Club. However, a sudden accident separates his soul from his body, sending him to the You Seminar. This is a place where souls mature and discover their passions before being assigned to a newborn. To return to Earth, Joe must team up with other souls in training, including 22, a seasoned soul who has spent countless lifetimes at the Seminar.IMDb 8.0TMDB 8.1 - 11
Marriage StoryMovie · 2019 · 137m · DramaA stage director and an actress navigate a difficult divorce that spans the country, testing their limits and forcing them to confront their deepest selves.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.7 - 12
CruellaMovie · 2021 · 134m · Comedy, Crime, AdventureSet in 1970s London during the punk rock explosion, a young, ambitious designer named Estella seeks recognition for her unique creations. She forms a bond with two young thieves who share her love of mischief, and together they carve out an existence on the city's streets. Estella's distinctive style eventually attracts the attention of Baroness von Hellman, a legendary and formidable fashion icon. Their connection triggers a series of events and disclosures that push Estella to embrace her darker impulses, ultimately transforming her into the rebellious, stylish, and vengeful Cruella.IMDb 7.3TMDB 8.0 - 13
Women TalkingMovie · 2022 · 104m · DramaIn a secluded religious community, a group of women grapple with the conflict between their beliefs and a series of sexual assaults perpetrated by the colony's male members.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9 - 14
RocketmanMovie · 2019 · 121m · Music, DramaThis is the story of Elton John's life, starting with his early talent at the Royal Academy of Music and following his significant and lasting songwriting collaboration with Bernie Taupin.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.3 - 15
MankMovie · 2020 · 132m · Drama, HistoryIn 1930s Hollywood, acerbic social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz frantically works to complete the screenplay for Citizen Kane, offering a sharp look at the era.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 16
The FatherMovie · 2020 · 97m · DramaAs he grows older, a man rejects his daughter's help. Struggling to understand his shifting life, he starts to question those he cares about, his own sanity, and the world around him.IMDb 8.2TMDB 8.1 - 17
JokerMovie · 2019 · 122m · Crime, Thriller, DramaIn the 1980s, a comedian whose career never took off descends into madness. He embraces a life of crime and mayhem in Gotham City, transforming into a notorious and deeply disturbed criminal.IMDb 8.3TMDB 8.1 - 18
Black Panther: Wakanda ForeverMovie · 2022 · 162m · Action, Adventure, Science FictionFollowing the death of King T'Challa, Queen Ramonda, Shuri, M’Baku, Okoye, and the Dora Milaje defend their nation from outside interference. As Wakanda seeks a new direction, these heroes unite with War Dog Nakia and Everett Ross to create a future for the kingdom.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.0 - 19
Hair LoveMovie · 2019 · 7m · Animation, Family, ComedyWhen Dad unexpectedly has to do his daughter Zuri's hair before an important event, a seemingly simple task turns into a hilarious challenge as the hair has a will of its own.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.6 - 20
Ford v FerrariMovie · 2019 · 153m · Drama, Action, HistoryCar designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles team up with Ford to create a groundbreaking race car. They face challenges from corporate obstacles, the limits of engineering, and their own struggles as they compete against Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.0 - 21
The Elephant WhisperersMovie · 2022 · 40m · DocumentaryIn South India, Bomman and Bellie dedicate themselves to raising an orphaned baby elephant named Raghu, developing a unique family bond.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3 - 22
If Anything Happens I Love YouMovie · 2020 · 12m · Drama, AnimationThis Oscar-winning short film follows grieving parents as they navigate profound sorrow following the death of their child in a school shooting. They grapple with an overwhelming emotional emptiness.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.7 - 23
The Queen of BasketballMovie · 2021 · 22m · DocumentaryLucy Harris was a phenomenal women's basketball player whose accomplishments have been largely forgotten. She won three national championships and played for the U.S. in the 1976 Olympics, yet many people don’t know her name. Harris broke barriers when she was drafted into the NBA, a first for women. Her story reveals the obstacles she faced, her triumphs, and her determination as she paved the way for female athletes in a male-dominated sport. The film examines gender equality, ambition, and the strength it takes to overcome challenges through her journey. This inspiring story highlights a pioneering athlete whose influence on basketball extends beyond gender.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 24
CODAMovie · 2021 · 112m · Drama, Music, RomanceRuby is a CODA – a child of deaf adults – and the only hearing person in her family. When their fishing business faces difficulties, Ruby struggles to balance her passion for music with her reluctance to leave her parents behind.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.9 - 25
The Long GoodbyeMovie · 2020 · 12m · DramaThis short film explores issues of racism and Islamophobia in the United Kingdom.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.7 - 26
Jojo RabbitMovie · 2019 · 108m · Comedy, War, DramaIn World War II Germany, young Jojo's life is upended when he discovers his mother is sheltering a Jewish girl. Guided by his imaginative, comical portrayal of Adolf Hitler, Jojo starts to doubt what he's been taught and struggles to reconcile the propaganda he's absorbed with his own sense of right and wrong.IMDb 7.9TMDB 8.0 - 27
My Octopus TeacherMovie · 2020 · 85m · DocumentaryFor years, Craig Foster swam daily in the frigid waters off the coast of Africa. There, he encounters an unusual companion: a young octopus with a keen interest in him. Over months of visiting her home and observing her, Craig earns the octopus's trust, forging an unprecedented connection between a human and a wild animal.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.9 - 28
BelfastMovie · 2021 · 98m · Drama, HistoryBuddy, a boy nearing manhood, enjoys a close family, playful childhood moments, and a first love. However, as unrest grows in his hometown, his family must decide whether to wait for the trouble to end or to relocate for a fresh start.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.0 - 29
EncantoMovie · 2021 · 102m · Animation, Comedy, FamilyThe story follows the Madrigals, an extraordinary family living in a magical house within a vibrant, enchanted community called the Encanto, nestled in the Colombian mountains. The Encanto’s magic has granted special gifts to every member of the family, except Mirabel. When she discovers the magic sustaining the Encanto is fading, Mirabel, the only Madrigal without a gift, believes she may be the only one who can save her family's magical home.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.6 - 30
The WhaleMovie · 2022 · 117m · DramaA withdrawn English teacher struggling with obesity tries to rebuild a relationship with his daughter, with the hope of finding forgiveness before it's too late.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.8 - 31
Avatar: The Way of WaterMovie · 2022 · 192m · Action, Adventure, Science FictionMore than ten years after the first movie, the Sully family – Jake, Neytiri, and their children – face new dangers. The story follows their struggles to protect one another, the battles they must fight for survival, and the hardships they overcome.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.6 - 32
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the HorseMovie · 2022 · 35m · Animation, Family, AdventureA boy embarks on a journey to find his way home, accompanied by an unexpected group of companions: a mole, a fox, and a horse. They travel together, forming an unlikely friendship along the way.IMDb 7.8TMDB 8.2 - 33
West Side StoryMovie · 2021 · 156m · Drama, Romance, CrimeA young man and woman from opposing gangs in New York City develop a romantic relationship. However, increasing conflict between their friends threatens to escalate into a devastating outcome.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 34
Everything Everywhere All at OnceMovie · 2022 · 140m · Action, Adventure, Science FictionA Chinese immigrant in her later years finds herself caught in a bizarre and thrilling journey. She is the only one who can protect what matters most to her by reaching out to the paths her life might have taken in different realities.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.7 - 35
Another RoundMovie · 2020 · 117m · Comedy, DramaFour uninspired high school teachers embark on an experiment: they believe that staying perpetually tipsy will make their lives better.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.6 - 36
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)Movie · 2021 · 117m · Music, Documentary, HistoryThe summer of Woodstock also saw the Harlem Cultural Festival, where over 300,000 people gathered to celebrate African American music and culture, fostering Black pride and unity. Footage of this remarkable event remained hidden in storage for over 50 years, obscuring its place in American history—until now.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.6 - 37
The Neighbors' WindowMovie · 2019 · 20m · DramaA middle-aged woman juggling the demands of young children finds her life disrupted when a pair of carefree twenty-somethings begins living next door.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 38
Drive My CarMovie · 2021 · 179m · DramaTwo years after the death of his wife, stage actor and director Yusuke Kafuku takes on a directing job for a play in Hiroshima. He's assigned a quiet young woman named Misaki to drive his car. During their journeys, buried secrets and emotional confessions begin to surface.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 39
American FactoryMovie · 2019 · 110m · DocumentaryIn a post-industrial Ohio town, a Chinese billionaire establishes a factory in a former General Motors plant, employing two thousand American workers. Initial optimism fades as the advanced technology of China encounters the realities of the American workforce.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 40
ColetteMovie · 2020 · 24m · DocumentaryWorld War II. Resistance came in many forms. This is the story of Colette Catherine, who, as a young girl, fought against the Nazis as part of the French Resistance. Now ninety years old, she must confront the painful memories of that era when she revisits the past. Some experiences are too horrific to forget, even if they are too painful to revisit.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2 - 41
Guillermo del Toro's PinocchioMovie · 2022 · 117m · Animation, Fantasy, AdventureIn Mussolini's Italy as fascism gains power, a boy made of wood is magically brought to life and must try to meet his father’s high hopes.IMDb 7.6TMDB 8.0 - 42
NavalnyMovie · 2022 · 98m · DocumentaryThis film tells the story of a man who survived a poisoning attempt using a deadly nerve agent in August 2020. While recovering for months, he uncovers startling truths about the attack and ultimately chooses to return to his home.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.2 - 43
Toy Story 4Movie · 2019 · 100m · Family, Comedy, AnimationWoody has always felt secure in his role as Andy's favorite toy, dedicated to protecting him. However, when Bonnie introduces a hesitant new toy named Forky, a journey with both familiar and new companions reveals to Woody just how expansive the world can be for a toy.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5 - 44
Little WomenMovie · 2019 · 135m · Drama, Romance, HistoryIn post-Civil War America, four sisters navigate the complexities of growing up.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.9 - 45
MinariMovie · 2021 · 115m · DramaA Korean American family relocates to a farm in Arkansas, pursuing the American dream. Navigating the difficulties of a new life in the unfamiliar Ozarks, they find strength in their family bonds and discover the true meaning of home.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3 - 46
BombshellMovie · 2019 · 109m · DramaBombshell offers an inside look at one of the most powerful and controversial media companies in history, and the dramatic story of the women who exposed the man who built it.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 47
Once Upon a Time... in HollywoodMovie · 2019 · 162m · Comedy, Drama, ThrillerLos Angeles, 1969. TV star Rick Dalton, an actor trying to keep up with the changing times, and his loyal stuntman friend Cliff Booth navigate a shifting Hollywood landscape. Dalton lives next door to the rising actress and model Sharon Tate, who has recently married the acclaimed Polish director Roman Polanski.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.4 - 48
The Eyes of Tammy FayeMovie · 2021 · 126m · Drama, HistoryFrom the 1960s to the 1980s, evangelist Jim Baker and his ambitious wife, Tammy Faye, built a powerful evangelical Christian empire starting from very little. But their success was followed by a dramatic downfall due to personal failings.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 49
1917Movie · 2019 · 119m · War, History, DramaDuring World War I, two young British soldiers undertake a dangerous mission across enemy lines. Their task: deliver a crucial message that could prevent a devastating attack targeting hundreds of their comrades.IMDb 8.2TMDB 8.0 - 50
Two Distant StrangersMovie · 2020 · 32m · DramaA man desperately trying to return home to his dog finds himself trapped in a time loop, repeatedly reliving a fatal encounter with a police officer.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.1 - 51
NomadlandMovie · 2021 · 108m · DramaAfter losing everything during the Great Recession, a woman in her sixties becomes a van-dwelling nomad and travels across the western United States.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 52
DuneMovie · 2021 · 155m · Science Fiction, AdventurePaul Atreides, a talented young man destined for greatness, journeys to the most dangerous planet in the galaxy to protect his family and his people's future. As powerful enemies clash over the planet’s sole source of a vital resource—one that holds the key to humanity's potential—only those who overcome their fears will live.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.8 - 53
Learning to Skateboard in a Warzone (If You're a Girl)Movie · 2020 · 40m · DocumentaryThis is the story of young girls in Kabul as they discover new freedoms: learning to read and write, and finding excitement on skateboards.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3 - 54
Judas and the Black MessiahMovie · 2021 · 126m · Drama, HistoryFBI Agent Mitchell and J. Edgar Hoover task Bill O'Neal with infiltrating the Black Panthers. As Fred Hampton rises to prominence and develops a relationship with a fellow revolutionary, O'Neal struggles with his loyalty.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3 - 55
The Windshield WiperMovie · 2021 · 15m · Animation, RomanceIn a cafe, a man chain-smoking cigarettes poses a simple question: "What is love?" The film follows a series of scenes and encounters as he searches for an answer.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.0 - 56
ParasiteMovie · 2019 · 133m · Comedy, Thriller, DramaWith no jobs, Ki-taek's family develops an unusual fascination with the affluent Park family, hoping to make a living from them. Their lives become complicated when they are unexpectedly drawn into an unforeseen event.IMDb 8.5TMDB 8.5 - 57
Ma Rainey's Black BottomMovie · 2020 · 94m · Drama, MusicIn 1927 Chicago, legendary blues musician and pioneer, known as the Mother of the Blues, and her band converge at a recording studio. The gathering intensifies existing tensions. Based on a play by August Wilson.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6 - 58
No Time to DieMovie · 2021 · 163m · Action, Thriller, AdventureBond is living a quiet life in Jamaica when his friend Felix Leiter from the CIA asks for his help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist quickly becomes dangerous, drawing Bond into a pursuit of a shadowy villain who possesses advanced technology.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.3 - 59
Promising Young WomanMovie · 2020 · 114m · Thriller, Crime, DramaHaunted by a devastating past, a young woman embarks on a path of revenge against those who wronged her.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4
