Put away the gun and the gold coins, because we’re going to tell you what to watch this week. Along with John Wick: Chapter 4, we got new seasons for two of the most anticipated shows of the year, one new series that has great expectations going in, and the first of many special anniversary recs all tied to a special someone’s 25th birthday. Don’t worry, we know you remembered.

94% John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)

If you thought the John Wick franchise was running out of bullets, it may just have brought out its biggest guns yet.

Critic response has been outstanding so far; with 100 reviews, John Wick: Chapter 4 is Certified Fresh at 94% on the Tomatometer, which is rare for action films and even rarer for fourth outings. But the praise doesn’t stop there – many critics don’t just think it’s the best John Wick of them all, but that it makes a case for action aficionados to place it on their “Best of All Time” lists.

According to critics, not only does the action continue to astonish and dazzle, but this time around it manages to weave in a thoughtful story for its incredible new set of characters, which includes action legends Donnie Yen, Hiroyuki Sanada, and Scott Adkins, with additional praise to Japanese/British music star Rina Sawayama making her film debut.

Lastly, this will mark one of the final films of late actor Lance Reddick, who played every hitman’s favorite class-act concierge Charon. From of all of us at Rotten Tomatoes, thank you for all the joy you brought. Rrest in peace.

Where to Watch: In theaters

97% Succession: Season 4 (2023)

Arriving in the boardroom for its final season is the hit HBO show Succession, and speaking of strong Succession, with every single season Certified Fresh, including season 4 currently at 100%, and 2 Emmys for Outstanding Drama Series, and 3 for Outstanding Writing, it’s no surprise series creator Jesse Armstrong reserved marking season 4 as the grand finale until recently.

Stating in an interview with The New Yorker, Armstrong said, “We could do a couple of short seasons, or two more seasons… Or we could do something a bit more muscular and complete, and go out sort of strong. And that was definitely always my preference.”

Succession fans will already know the biggest reason to tune in, but if it isn’t obvious, the big question still looms: “Who will succeed in running Waystar RoyCo?” Will it be one of the children in the dysfunctional Roy family? One of the dysfunctional Roy board members? Or perhaps another dysfunctional entity entirely?

Whatever the case, we expect to be surprised, and we’re here for it.

Where to Watch: HBO, HBO Max

94% Yellowjackets: Season 2 (2023)

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Getting the team back together for a second season is the series Yellowjackets — aka the main reason all your friends have Showtime.

Season 2 is currently Certified Fresh at 100% with 22 reviews, matching season 1’s score and making the series an absolute critical darling thus far. Yellowjackets was also nominated for six Emmys for its first season, with stars like Melanie Lynskey and Christina Ricci stealing the show.

And now season two promises a few new faces, including Lauren Ambrose and Simone Kessell as adult versions of Van and Lottie, plus more shocking survival-ry as winter arrives in the woods.

Where to Watch: Showtime

42% Great Expectations: Limited Series (2023)

And coming to FX on Hulu is the series Great Expectations, based of course on the classic Charles Dickens novel of the same name.

Among the reasons to check out this famous story, which is a timeless critique of the class system, is that it will be told with the help of Fionn Whitehead, best known for his lead role in Dunkirk, and Olivia Colman, who has an Emmy and an Oscar in her trophy case.

Plus this period drama was developed by Steven Knight, the creator of Peaky Blinders.

Where to Watch: Hulu

65% Wild Things (1998)

Neve Campbell and Denise Richards in Wild Things (!998)

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Okay, hold the singing and send your gifts in the mail, for we have a special rec this week courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes’ 25th Anniversary! That’s right, we’re celebrating 25 incredible years of serving you the freshest picks that movies and TV have to offer. Expect to see a special anniversary pick every once in a while on What to Watch highlighting other anniversaries of classic entertainment on the big and small screen.

And we’re starting right now with the 25th anniversary of Wild Things, the 1998 neo-noir crime thriller starring Denise Richards, Kevin Bacon, Matt Dillon, and, if you missed her being absent in Scream VI, the scream queen legend Neve Campbell.

Aside from being well-known for its “wild,” steamy scenes, setting ablaze the imaginations of countless young millennials, the movie was critically praised for also being a smartly written thriller with a twisted plot. The legendary Roger Ebert gave the film 3 out of 4 stars and had this to say about it:

“It’s like a three-way collision between a softcore sex film, a soap opera and a B-grade noir. I liked it.”

It was even nominated for an award! The MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss, of course, though it strangely lost to Shakespeare In Love. That’s a loss we’ll never get over.

Where to Watch: Vudu, Prime Video, Hulu

Hopefully our recommendations helped you fill up your entertainment calendar this weekend. Be sure to let us know in the comments what you watched, whether it was on this list or not!

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“Know Your Critic” is a column in which we interview Tomatometer-approved critics about their screening and reviewing habits, pet peeves, and personal favorites.

Clint Worthington is a critic and journalist based out of Chicago. As a writer, he’s contributed to RogerEbert.com, Vulture, and Consequence (formerly Consequence of Sound). But he’s also created his own platform, The Spool, and transformed it into a space for rising voices in the industry as well.

The Spool publishes retrospectives on titles from the archives, incisive reviews of the latest releases, and essays that offer personal or academic angles on film and television. Where many outlets seek to be the first to publish, The Spool’s articles and podcasts are often more meditative.

“I feel like reviews are very imperfect things,” Worthington said in an interview with Rotten Tomatoes. “You can never write something perfect – you never have the time, you never have the knowledge, especially given the turnarounds you have to have.”

Worthington, like many of his colleagues in criticism, feels there’s a misconception that critics are, either by instinct or by definition, determined to be negative about movies that “the audience” (as though critics aren’t in the audience themselves) loves.

“We got into this business because we love movies,” Worthington said. “We want to see them, we want to find the cool stuff, and we want to show that to you. We want to share it with others.”

Throughout the holidays, he is particularly cognizant of his eclectic tastes as a cinephile.

“One thing in the back of your mind, especially as the end of the year comes up and you know you’re going to spend time with family is: What movies could I recommend that I think are cool, that they might like that are also good, but won’t alienate them?”

He laughed: “I’m not going to tell dear old gam-gam to watch Murina. I’m not going to show my dad We’re All Going to the World’s Fair.

If you have family members who don’t actively seek out movies, but are receptive to when you give them that stuff, you also have to find a way to talk about it that doesn’t sound pretentious or stuffy or that you’re being a snob or anything else like that.”

Clint Worthington is the Editor-in-Chief and founder of The Spool, as well as a Senior Writer at Consequence. He has contributed to Vulture, IndieWire, Mediaversity, and RogerEbert.com. Find him on Twitter: @clintworthing.

What’s your favorite movie of the year?

If I were to have my druthers, it would probably have to be Banshees of Inisherin. I’ve been a big fan of Martin McDonagh. He’s had his highs and lows with things like Three Billboards, and I wasn’t all that hot on Seven Psychopaths, but with Banshees of Inisherin, it is just this incredible portrait of fractured friendship.

There’s this tale of wounded masculinity that happens there – that push and pull between being of worth and being nice. It’s also, of course, buoyed by these incredible performances, set amongst this idyllic backdrop where these horrific things happen to people who have otherwise done nothing wrong.

McDonagh knows how to draw these cosmic fables out of the everyday, and to do that for an inciting incident as simple as “I don’t want to be friends anymore because I think you’re boring,” and the subtext being, “Hanging out with you makes me wonder if I’m boring too.” That’s a very relatable impulse to me… Not to mention the fact that it’s hilarious as hell!

What are you watching on television right now?

I’m actually currently enjoying a lot of the newer Star Treks on Paramount+. The new era of Star Trek has gotten off to a really rocky start… I think the secret weapon is Star Trek: Prodigy, the Nickelodeon co-produced animated one that hews a little more towards children, kind of.

What I appreciate about it is it does the same thing that Galaxy Quest does, where it explores the utopian values of a show like Star Trek through the lens of characters who are getting introduced to those values within the auspices of the show. It’s a bunch of misfits who have never heard of [Starfleet]… They’re not just escaping persecution, they’re learning how to be a team, how to espouse the values that Starfleet holds dear like teamwork, cooperation, empathy. And so, through those characters you are rediscovering what made Star Trek great in the first place.

What are you most excited for that’s being released in 2023?

I may specifically be excited to find out the context for that image of Magazine Dreams – greased-up Jonathan Majors, abs glistening in the spotlight. I want to know what that is and I want to see that image in motion.

Maybe more seriously, I just watched the trailer for Infinity Pool, Brandon Cronenberg‘s newest, and as someone who enjoyed Possessor while being cognizant of some of its problems, I think he’s growing into a really interesting filmmaker that is at once following into in the tradition of dear old dad, but I think he’s finding new, darker, weirder corners of that sci-fi/body horror milieu to explore. And putting Alexander Skarsgård, Mia Goth together in a movie… It’s a match made in heaven and I can’t wait to see it.

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What do you think is the biggest misconception about critics?

I think the big misconception of critics is that we’re there to tear down something you like… We’re not here to yuck your yum!

A review is the opening in a conversation. If you’re reading a negative review of something you liked, it’s just our way of opening up the conversation of, “Hey, but what did you think about this element? This element didn’t work for me.”

In a perfect world, I would love for people to read criticism and take us at our word that we’re not trying to make you feel like a bad person. We’re not trying to make you feel like a Philistine or someone with bad taste. We just have these opinions because we watch a lot of movies and we have our very specific peccadilloes about what we like when we don’t like, and it should be a conversation.

What for you personally makes a “good movie?” Is there some quality that you seek when you’re watching something?

So much of it comes down to taste, right? If I were to as close to objectively evaluate a movie as “good,” I think the major thing is intention and a point of view. Even if I don’t like something, I will respect it for having a perspective that it is trying to show me.

Whether I am rejecting the perspective or not, or rejecting the way they’re telling it – things that resonate with me a lot more are things that don’t feel cynical, things that don’t feel like they are just trying to jingle keys in front of your face – I will respect something much more when it’s like, “Oh, this person wanted to say something about this issue or wanted to tell this story for a particular reason,” or in the case of Jackass Forever, which is one of my favorite movies of the year, just inviting you in and in revisiting the same frat boy antics that they did in their 20s and 30s when they’re much older. They are, whether consciously or subconsciously, saying something about aging and about different forms of masculinity, but also just wanting to show you a good time.

What is your favorite classic film?

I appreciate 12 Angry Men for its command of script and performance. I love the way Sidney Lumet manages to carve this entire universe out of this little jury room, and we don’t even know these people’s names, but we know everything about them just through the way they carry themselves and through the ways they are reflected in this case that they are meant to preside over. And in so doing, we see all 12 different views on the American experience.

What is your favorite Rotten thing?

Michael Bay‘s 2013 opus Pain & Gain, a movie that I do think we’re looking back on with greater fondness as we start softening up to Michael Bay as an auteur of his own unique caliber.

He’s always been dismissed in the past as this frat bro vulgarian who represented everything we film critics hated about big dumb blockbuster filmmaking. But in an age of franchises and glossed digital sameness, it’s almost quaint to look back on those movies – the singular kinetic vision that he’s capable of, “the Bay-hem effect.” He has such an incredible command of camera and he knows how to build excitement within a frame and it feels real, even when the CGI is weird.

It’s from the screenwriters of the Captain America movies and the Avengers movies. It’s his version of Fargo basically where it’s these morons, these juiced-up morons who represent the apex of toxic American masculinity. I think he’s unapologetic about those things. He uses the very same tools we deride as being retrograde or misanthropic or sexist and points to these people and he’s like, “Yeah, these people are that. These are ugly people doing ugly things and you’re enjoying it. I’m making you enjoy this and therefore I’m implicating you, the audience member, in it,” and I found it very interesting.

I think it’s genuinely funny! It has one of The Rock‘s best performances and I think it functions really well alongside the other movies in 2013 that explored similar issues because it was the year of greed. We had that in Spring Breakers, we had Wolf of Wall Street, we had Bling Ring, and I think those four movies, they felt like products of the recession.

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When was the first time that you saw yourself on-screen, and what was it about that movie or story that you connected with?

Well, in a very real way, I see myself in 99% of movies that are made because I’m a cis white guy.

But I will say as a bisexual lad… I’ve often said that it’s hard to convey bisexuality in movies, because the nature of narrative storytelling involves an A-to-Z story – especially when it’s love stories where either you are falling in love with a woman or you’re falling in love with a man. Within those auspices, you can write those off as straight or gay stories. And sometimes when you try to explore the idea of people being attracted to more than one gender, they then become stories about polygamy. That can also be a difficult needle to thread.

Kevin Kline‘s In & Out was a very early movie that I watched where I got to see someone who had been socialized into a very heterosexual, white American tradition slowly start to realize that they were attracted to, let’s say, more than that. And even though it is a gay story – a story about a man explicitly coming out as gay – as someone who’s bisexual, it resonated with me, that journey resonated with me… his first steps towards exploring his queerness, about breaking out of those boundaries in very conservative, small town white America.

I found those things very gratifying in ways that I would not become fully cognizant of until decades after I watched it, because I came out very late – I was very closeted until probably my mid-to-late 20s, frankly. I somehow always come back to that movie as being a mainstream rom-com that was allowed, for lack of a better term, to be a cultural factor of some kind in the flyover states in the ’90s, early 2000s that gave me that first glimpse.

Even though it did treat homosexuality as a joke sometimes, it got to show what was possible for people who felt trapped in those confines. And for that reason, that is a movie in which I feel seen.

I love that answer so much and completely agree that it’s so multiplicitous, the bi experience, and it’s portrayed so narrowly.

Absolutely, and speaking to that, the very fact that we have to talk about it like this, inadvertently they play into… I feel like the pervading bi stereotype is that we always have to mention that we’re bisexual, to the point where we’re annoying about it.

One thing that I at once felt seen and insulted by is Billy Eichner‘s Bros, the bisexual character in that. His prevailing characteristic is, “As a bisexual person,” and it annoys everybody. But the very nature of our bisexuality, especially in contexts where we’re in monogamous relationships or relationships with someone of the opposite sex and we otherwise don’t read as queer, we do feel invisible. And so, we have no other choice but to say it out loud.

The fact that, before we’ve had a chance to really make ourselves seen, the very fact that we’re speaking out becomes an annoying stereotype. I bristle against that a little bit.

I absolutely agree, and I think that’s part of the challenge of translating bi experiences to the screen: So much of bisexuality is label-less and exploratory in a way that’s not “a phase,” but a way that’s perpetually like, “this fluidity is just naturally a part of me.” And portraying that, translating that is really difficult without, exactly like you said, labeling it explicitly.

There is an element to which I do feel like, to a certain extent, bi women on cinema have been explored more frequently, but that’s mostly as a function of the male gaze because it’s so much easier for male filmmakers in Hollywood to be attracted to bi women as like, “Ooh, they want to f–k me, but also I can watch them make out with this other lady” – the “Wild Things effect,” as I like to call it.

I don’t see it quite as often with stories about bi men, unless it’s these secret coming out stories in which someone has to surrender a traditional form of masculinity to embrace their true self, that kind of thing.

Statistically, you’re right about that – bisexual men are underrepresented in film and television.

Even cinematically, like I said, with bi women in cinema, that is still a very consumable image for a male filmmaker in a male image. The fact that a female character is bisexual isn’t for that female character, it is for the male watching it or the male making it to fulfill a fantasy. Even what crumbs of representation bi women get are sometimes complicated by that context.

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What is your favorite film or TV show from your childhood?

I grew up on a farm in downstate Illinois, and my dad is a very traditional sort of guy, very meat-and-potatoes, and he didn’t watch a lot of fantastical stuff, but through various family members and whatnot, we really bonded in my youth over Star Trek. That was something he would watch with me, and obviously I would watch The Next Generation on syndication, like a random episode.

Deep Space Nine was the first show that I was dedicated to watching every episode from front-to-back. In the early days of DVD, that was when I was a teenager, I would save up my paychecks from my small town grocery store that I worked at to buy season DVD sets of Deep Space Nine.

I connected so much to the characters and – taking it full circle, this is something I’ve been lucky enough to write about – the relationship between Captain Sisko in that show and his son really modeled a kind of a loving parent-child dynamic that I always wanted. My father and I are on good terms, but we are very different people. That kind of relationship was something that I always just treasured.

What are you most proud of in your career as a critic so far?

I still consider myself – even at the budding young age of 37 – I still feel very much like a nascent, a neophyte. I’m still finding my footing. I’ll still go through ebbs and flows of my own confidence in my critical voice, but I feel pretty proud of being able to write for places like Consequence and RogerEbert.com, and even Vulture. I appreciate that outlets that I read and follow and whose critics I love and admire trust me with their byline.

I do have to say my ultimate victory as a critic has to be creating The Spool and something that is so much a labor of love for not just myself, but the people who work so tirelessly for a little website that we just decided to make together. It’s very flattering and gratifying to have people who trust me enough to write for me and to trust my instincts, and to feel trusted in return.

Who are the critics that you have read that inspire your own analysis and your work?

In terms of folks I like and follow now, Matt Zoller Seitz is, I still think, a tremendous crafter of prose, and I think his and my tastes align in really interesting and gratifying ways, right down to I’m pretty sure we’re the only two people who like M. Night Shyamalan‘s After Earth.

Roxana Hadadi is such an incredible critical mind. She has such unique thoughts, she’s so confident, and so assured in her prose. I read her stuff and I’m like, “How can I possibly be in the same league as her?”

And Juan Barquin I think is a really bold voice. I think they celebrate the abject and the undersung and the outsider in art and the deeply, deeply queer and horny in ways that I just could only ever hope to approximate. Reading their stuff always enriches me

And Marya Gates – more like Marya “Greats,” am I right? Just an incredibly rigorous film historian and I really appreciate and respect when critics our age and even younger are taking such an active scholarly interest in classic cinema and keeping those traditions alive in an age where so many movie-going people will look at something that was made before 1980 and be like, “Oh, that old movie.”

And of course, Angelica Bastién is just a titan.

Who is an up-and-coming critic that you are hoping people will check out?

[B.L. Panther] started writing for me at The Spool and has now had the year of a lifetime. In 2022, they won the Rotten Tomatoes Emerging Critics Grant here in Chicago. They are an incredibly strong, unique voice in film criticism. They tackle all kinds of issues from queerness to colonialism to capitalism in ways that have this academic rigor and a deep bench of cinematic history.

They’re absolutely my best friend and I learn from them every single day I talk to them. I’m so proud of them, and I will feel really, really lucky to be in that orbit.

What is the hardest review that you have written so far?

They’re all hard, to be honest. The hardest reviews I have to write are times when I’m assigned a film or I tackle a film and I realize that I need a deeper bench of cinematic knowledge than I have at the time. One of my very first professional reviews for Consequence was for Hou Hsiao-Hsien‘s The Assassin, and I remember that being a particular challenge because I think the other review that I had written up to that point was some direct-to-video Nic Cage thing.

There’s so much more cinematic history I have to learn. I’d seen some wuxia movies at that point, but I was still a very young critic. I wasn’t as versed in it as I should be, and especially on Taiwanese filmmakers like Hou Hsiao-Hsien, who does very slow, very deliberate observational works, and to see a wuxia movie filtered through that slower lens, I immediately froze up because I was like, “I don’t know how to write about this.” And so, I just had to breathe through it.

The long-awaited return of Stranger Things and Mike Myers’ comedy series The Pentaverate lead Netflix’s May 2022 offerings.

Stranger Things 4: Volume 1 finds Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown) settling into her new California home with Joyce (Winona Ryder), Will (Noah Schnapp), and Jonathan Byers (Charlie Heaton). It’s not all sunshine and roses though – her powers are gone, she’s having trouble fitting in at school, and no matter how hard she tries to put all that Hawkins trouble behind her, there’s still unfinished business in the Upside Down. Mike (Finn Wolfhard), Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo), Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin), Max (Sadie Sink), and the rest of the gang will band together once more to battle a new supernatural threat, as Hopper’s (David Harbour) life hangs in the balance. With horror icon Robert Englund joining the cast as the murderous Victor Creel, it’s looking like the newest outing of Netflix’s genre hit will also be its scariest.

It’s been a while since Mike Myers flexed his multi-character comedy chops, and with his new series The Pentaverate, the man who brought Austin Powers to life returns with a new collection of quirky roles for audiences to laugh at. What exactly is “The Pentaverate?” That’s the question at the center of the whole show, as one journalist investigates the secret society of five men who have allegedly controlled the world since the year 1347. Jennifer Saunders, Jeremy Irons, Keegan-Michael Key, and Ken Jeong also star.

The Lincoln Lawyer is now a television series. Based on the novels by Michael Connelly, the new adaptation was created by David E. Kelley and stars Neve Campbell as Deputy District Attorney Maggie McPherson and Manuel Garcia-Ruffo as Mickey Haller, the famed defense attorney who, instead of working out of an office, runs his business in his Lincoln Town Car. After nearly two years away, Phil Rosenthal is back to do more exploring, and much more eating, in season 5 of his hit food travel series Somebody Feed Phil. And celebrated anthology series Love, Death + Robots returns with more genre-bending animated shorts from some of the best storytellers in the medium.

Find out what else is joining them on Netflix and what’s leaving the service below.

HIGHLIGHTS

Description: A Canadian journalist tries to uncover the truth about a society of five men who have controlled the world since 1347.

Premiere Date: May 5

Description: Idealistic lawyer Mickey Haller runs practice out of the back of his Lincoln Town Car, taking on cases big and small across Los Angeles.

Premiere Date: May 13

Description: A high-school cheerleader falls into a coma before her prom. Twenty years later, she awakens and wants to return to high school to reclaim her status and become prom queen. Stars Rebel Wilson.

Premiere Date: May 13

Description: Emmy-winning animated anthology Love, Death + Robots returns with a third volume executive produced by Tim Miller (Deadpool, Terminator: Dark Fate) and David Fincher (Mindhunter, Mank). Terror, imagination and beauty combine in new episodes which stretch from uncovering an ancient evil to a comedic apocalypse, telling startling short stories of fantasy, horror and science-fiction with trademark wit and visual invention.

Premiere Date: May 20

Description: It’s been six months since the Battle of Starcourt, which brought terror and destruction to Hawkins. Struggling with the aftermath, our group of friends are separated for the first time – and navigating the complexities of high school hasn’t made things any easier. In this most vulnerable time, a new and horrifying supernatural threat surfaces, presenting a gruesome mystery that, if solved, might finally put an end to the horrors of the Upside Down.

Premiere Date: May 27

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Like a Rolling Stone: The Life & Times of Ben Fong-Torres
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80% A River Runs Through It (1992)

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Blippi Wonders: Season 1

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80% Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)

42% Den of Thieves (2018)

89% Dirty Harry (1971)

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75% Forrest Gump (1994)

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86% Hello, My Name Is Doris (2015)

49% Jackass: The Movie (2002)

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60% Jackass 3.5 (2011)

26% John Q (2002)

84% Menace II Society (1993)

86% Once Upon a Time in America (1984)

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26% Rambo: Last Blood (2019)

82% Road to Perdition (2002)

57% Seven Years in Tibet (1997)

45% Soul Surfer (2011)

88% Summerland (2020)

76% The Gentlemen (2019)

35% The Lake House (2006)

31% U.S. Marshals (1998)

76% War of the Worlds (2005)

88% When Harry Met Sally... (1989)

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Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive*

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Meltdown: Three Mile Island*

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Blood Sisters*
Clark*
Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go: Season 1
Wild Babies*

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Marmaduke*
The Sound of Magic*
Thar*

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Welcome to Eden*

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Christina P: Mom Genes*

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Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War*

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24 Days of Darkness*

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83% Operation Mincemeat (2021) *

42% Our Father (2021) *

The Getaway King*

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Maverix*
Savage Beauty*

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80% The Lincoln Lawyer: Season 1 (2022)

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The Life and Movies of Erşan Kuneri*
New Heights*

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29% Borrego (2022)

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PJ Masks: Season 4

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Blippi’s Adventures

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Vampire in the Garden*

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Cyber Hell: Exposing an Internet Horror*
Love on the Spectrum U.S.*
The Perfect Family*
Toscana*

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A Perfect Pairing*
The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib*
The G Word with Adam Conover*

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The Photographer: Murder in Pinamar*
Rodrigo Sant’Anna: I’ve Arrived*

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81% Ben Is Back (2018)

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F*ck Love Too*
Jackass 4.5
Wrong Side of the Tracks*

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Godspeed*
Sea of Love*

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Larva Pendant*

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My Little Pony: Make Your Mark*
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TV SHOWS AND MOVIES LEAVING NETFLIX THIS MONTH

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WWII in HD: Season 1

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79% The Clovehitch Killer (2018)

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95% Eye in the Sky (2015)

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69% Shot Caller (2017)

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33% Battleship (2012)

Bill Burr: You People Are All the Same

52% Chloe (2009)

67% Closer (2004)

63% Coach Carter (2005)

28% Dennis the Menace (1993)

92% Downton Abbey Seasons 1-6

44% Final Destination 3 (2006)

64% Final Destination 5 (2011)

71% Free Willy (1993)

92% Hairspray (2007)

76% Happy Endings Seasons 1-3

76% Happy Feet (2006)

10% I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)

7% New Year's Eve (2011)

- - Sniper: Legacy (2014)

19% Stardust (2020)

22% Sucker Punch (2011)

46% Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

36% Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze (1991)

19% Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III (1993)

20% Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)

66% The Blind Side (2009)

65% The Devil's Advocate (1997)

90% The Disaster Artist (2017)

28% The Final Destination (2009)

59% Top Gun (1986)

65% Wild Things (1998)

64% Zoolander (2001)

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All Bill Murray Movies Ranked

From tales of crashing bachelor parties and kickball games, to intimate fan pranks that he knows the public will never believe, to his unavailabity outside of a 1-800 number, the antics of lord of chaos Bill Murray could overshadow his actual job as an actor. But this decade alone has seen Certified Fresh hits like Moonrise Kingdom, The Jungle Book, Grand Budapest Hotel, and St. Vincent.

The output compares handsomely even to his ’80s heyday, which saw the likes of Ghostbusters, Stripes, Caddyshack, and Scrooged put into theaters. The ’90s not only had his lead-starring masterpiece Groundhog Day, but also the zany What About Bob?, and his first reinvention as the patron saint of comedic melancholia, Rushmore. All that paved the way for his towering 2000s output, featuring The Royal Tenenbaums, Lost in Translation, his Best Actor-nominated Broken Flowers, and Garfield…which we’re mentioning because it led directly to his inspired cameo in Zombieland.

Now, take a look at Bill Murray movies ranked by Tomatometer. —Alex Vo

#54

Rock the Kasbah (2015)
7%

#54

Critics Consensus: The Shareef don't like Rock the Kasbah, and neither will viewers hoping for a film that manages to make effective use of Bill Murray's knack for playing lovably anarchic losers.

Synopsis: While visiting Kabul, Afghanistan, washed-up music manager Richie Lanz (Bill Murray) gets dumped by his last client. His luck changes [More]

Starring: Bill Murray, Arian Moayed, Kate Hudson, Leem Lubany

Directed By: Barry Levinson

#53

Larger Than Life (1996)
11%

#53

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: Jack Corcoran (Bill Murray) is a struggling motivational speaker who lives by the mantra Get over it! When he learns [More]

Starring: Bill Murray, Janeane Garofalo, Matthew McConaughey, Keith David

Directed By: Howard Franklin

#52

Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (2006)
12%

#52

Critics Consensus: Strictly for (very) little kids, A Tale of Two Kitties features skilled voice actors but a plot that holds little interest.

Synopsis: Garfield (Bill Murray) follows Jon (Breckin Meyer) to England and receives the royal treatment after he is mistaken for the [More]

Starring: Bill Murray, Breckin Meyer, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Billy Connolly

Directed By: Tim Hill

#51

Garfield: The Movie (2004)
14%

#51

Critics Consensus: When the novelty of the CGI Garfield wears off, what's left is a simplistic kiddie movie.

Synopsis: Based on the popular comic strip, this live-action comedy follows the exploits of Garfield (Bill Murray), the large, lazy and [More]

Starring: Breckin Meyer, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Stephen Tobolowsky, Bill Murray

Directed By: Peter Hewitt

#50

A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III (2012)
16%

#50

Critics Consensus: Tiresomely self-indulgent and lacking any storytelling cohesion, this Glimpse Inside the Mind finds little food for thought.

Synopsis: A graphic designer (Charlie Sheen) plays out unusual fantasies in his head as a way of coping with the departure [More]

Starring: Charlie Sheen, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Patricia Arquette

Directed By: Roman Coppola

#46

Hyde Park on Hudson (2012)
38%

#46

Critics Consensus: Though bolstered by a thoroughly charming performance by Bill Murray in the central role, Hyde Park on Hudson is an FDR biopic that lets down both its audience and its subject.

Synopsis: In June 1939, the reigning British king (Samuel West) and queen (Olivia Colman) visit President (Bill Murray) and Mrs. Franklin [More]

Starring: Bill Murray, Laura Linney, Samuel West, Olivia Colman

Directed By: Roger Michell

#44

The Limits of Control (2009)
43%

#44

Critics Consensus: A minimalist exercise in not much of anything, The Limits of Control is a tedious viewing experience with little reward.

Synopsis: A mysterious stranger (Isaach de Bankolé) works outside the law and keeps his objectives hidden, trusting no one. While his [More]

Starring: Isaach de Bankolé, Gael García Bernal, Tilda Swinton, John Hurt

Directed By: Jim Jarmusch

#43

Space Jam (1996)
44%

#43

Critics Consensus: While it's no slam dunk, Space Jam's silly, Looney Toons-laden slapstick and vivid animation will leave younger viewers satisfied -- though accompanying adults may be more annoyed than entertained.

Synopsis: Swackhammer (Danny DeVito), an evil alien theme park owner, needs a new attraction at Moron Mountain. When his gang, the [More]

Starring: Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight, Theresa Randle, Larry Bird

Directed By: Joe Pytka

#40

Kingpin (1996)
51%

#40

Critics Consensus: Kingpin has its moments, but they're often offset by an eagerness to descend into vulgar mean-spiritedness.

Synopsis: Roy Munson (Woody Harrelson) is a young bowler with a promising career ahead of him until a disreputable colleague, Ernie [More]

Starring: Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid, Vanessa Angel, Bill Murray

Directed By: Robert Farrelly, Peter Farrelly

#39

Get Smart (2008)
51%

#39

Critics Consensus: Get Smart rides Steve Carell's considerable charm for a few laughs, but ultimately proves to be a rather ordinary action comedy.

Synopsis: When members of the nefarious crime syndicate KAOS attack the U.S. spy agency Control, the Chief has to promote his [More]

Starring: Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson, Alan Arkin

Directed By: Peter Segal

#38

Ghostbusters II (1989)
55%

#38

Critics Consensus: Thanks to the cast, Ghostbusters 2 is reasonably amusing, but it lacks the charm, wit, and energy of its predecessor.

Synopsis: After saving New York City from a ghost attack, the Ghostbusters -- a team of spirit exterminators -- is disbanded [More]

Starring: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis

Directed By: Ivan Reitman

#37

City of Ember (2008)
53%

#37

Critics Consensus: City of Ember is visually arresting, and boasts a superb cast, but is sadly lacking in both action and adventure.

Synopsis: For generations a massive generator has sustained the needs of the underground city of Ember. But the generator was built [More]

Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway, Bill Murray, Tim Robbins

Directed By: Gil Kenan

#36

The Dead Don't Die (2019)
55%

#36

Critics Consensus: The Dead Don't Die dabbles with tones and themes to varying degrees of success, but sharp wit and a strong cast make this a zom-com with enough brains to consume.

Synopsis: In the sleepy small town of Centerville, something is not quite right. The moon hangs large and low in the [More]

Starring: Bill Murray, Adam Driver, Tilda Swinton, Chloë Sevigny

Directed By: Jim Jarmusch

#34

The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou (2004)
57%

#34

Critics Consensus: Much like the titular oceanographer, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou's overt irony may come off as smug and artificial -- but for fans of Wes Anderson's unique brand of whimsy it might be worth the dive.

Synopsis: Renowned oceanographer Steve Zissou (Bill Murray) has sworn vengeance upon the rare shark that devoured a member of his crew. [More]

Starring: Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Cate Blanchett, Anjelica Huston

Directed By: Wes Anderson

#33

Hamlet (2000)
59%

#33

Critics Consensus: Stiff performances fail to produce any tension onscreen.

Synopsis: This is a modern retelling of the classic tale of a young fimmaker in New York City (Ethan Hawke) struggling [More]

Starring: Ethan Hawke, Kyle MacLachlan, Sam Shepard, Diane Venora

Directed By: Michael Almereyda

#32

Wild Things (1998)
65%

#32

Critics Consensus: Wild Things is a delightfully salacious, flesh-exposed romp that also requires a high degree of love for trash cinema.

Synopsis: When teen debutante Kelly (Denise Richards) fails to attract the attention of her hunky guidance counselor, Sam (Matt Dillon), she [More]

Starring: Kevin Bacon, Matt Dillon, Neve Campbell, Theresa Russell

Directed By: John McNaughton

#31

Cradle Will Rock (1999)
65%

#31

Critics Consensus: Witty and provocative.

Synopsis: As labor strikes break out throughout the country, New York is alive with cultural revolution. Nelson Rockefeller (John Cusack) commissions [More]

Starring: Hank Azaria, Rubén Blades, Joan Cusack, John Cusack

Directed By: Tim Robbins

#30

Coffee and Cigarettes (2003)
63%

#30

Critics Consensus: Episodes vary in quality, but overall this talky film is quirkily engaging.

Synopsis: This 11-vignette film focuses on the human interactions that happen while partaking in the everyday indulgence of coffee and cigarettes. [More]

Starring: Roberto Benigni, Steven Wright, Joie Lee, Cinqué Lee

Directed By: Jim Jarmusch

#29

Charlie's Angels (2000)
68%

#29

Critics Consensus: Mixing tongue-in-cheek cheesecake with glossy action set pieces, Charlie's Angels is slick and resonably fun despite its lack of originality.

Synopsis: A trio of elite private investigators armed with the latest in high-tech tools, high-performance vehicles, martial arts techniques and an [More]

Starring: Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, Bill Murray

Directed By: McG

#28

A Very Murray Christmas (2015)
68%

#28

Critics Consensus: A Very Murray Christmas preaches effectively to the converted with a parade of superstar guests and hummable songs that - combined with the host's trademark presence - adds up to a unique holiday experience.

Synopsis: When a blizzard shuts down the production of Bill Murray's live holiday broadcast, he makes the best of the situation [More]

Starring: Bill Murray, Miley Cyrus, George Clooney, Chris Rock

Directed By: Sofia Coppola

#27

Scrooged (1988)
71%

#27

Critics Consensus: Scrooged gets by with Bill Murray and a dash of holiday spirit, although it's hampered by a markedly conflicted tone and an undercurrent of mean-spiritedness.

Synopsis: In this modern take on Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," Frank Cross (Bill Murray) is a wildly successful television executive [More]

Starring: Bill Murray, Karen Allen, John Forsythe, John Glover

Directed By: Richard Donner

#26

The Darjeeling Limited (2007)
69%

#26

Critics Consensus: With the requisite combination of humor, sorrow and outstanding visuals, The Darjeeling Limited will satisfy Wes Anderson fans.

Synopsis: Estranged brothers Francis (Owen Wilson), Peter (Adrien Brody) and Jack (Jason Schwartzman) reunite for a train trip across India. The [More]

Starring: Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman, Amara Karan

Directed By: Wes Anderson

#25

Meatballs (1979)
73%

#25

Critics Consensus: Meatballs is a summer camp comedy with few surprises, but Bill Murray's riffing adds a spark that sets it apart from numerous subpar entries in a frequently uninspired genre.

Synopsis: Tripper (Bill Murray) is the head counselor at a budget summer camp called Camp Northstar. In truth, he's young at [More]

Starring: Bill Murray, Chris Makepeace, Kate Lynch, Harvey Atkin

Directed By: Ivan Reitman

#24

Caddyshack (1980)
73%

#24

Critics Consensus: Though unabashedly crude and juvenile, Caddyshack nevertheless scores with its classic slapstick, unforgettable characters, and endlessly quotable dialogue.

Synopsis: Danny Noonan (Michael O'Keefe), a teen down on his luck, works as a caddy at the snob-infested Bushwood Country Club [More]

Starring: Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray, Ted Knight

Directed By: Harold Ramis

#23

Ghostbusters (2016)
74%

#23

Critics Consensus: Ghostbusters does an impressive job of standing on its own as a freewheeling, marvelously cast supernatural comedy -- even if it can't help but pale somewhat in comparison with the classic original.

Synopsis: Paranormal researcher Abby Yates (Melissa McCarthy) and physicist Erin Gilbert are trying to prove that ghosts exist in modern society. [More]

Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones, Kate McKinnon

Directed By: Paul Feig

#21

St. Vincent (2014)
78%

#21

Critics Consensus: St. Vincent offers the considerable pleasure of seeing Bill Murray back in funny form, but drifts into dangerously sentimental territory along the way.

Synopsis: An unlikely bond forms between a single woman's 12-year-old son and the boozy misanthrope who lives next door. [More]

Starring: Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts, Chris O'Dowd

Directed By: Theodore Melfi

#20

The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
81%

#20

Critics Consensus: The Royal Tenenbaums is a delightful adult comedy with many quirks and a sense of poignancy. Many critics especially praised Hackman's performance.

Synopsis: Royal Tenenbaum and his wife Etheline had three children and then they separated. All three children are extraordinary --- all [More]

Starring: Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow

Directed By: Wes Anderson

#19

Quick Change (1990)
84%

#19

Critics Consensus: Quick Change makes the most of its clever premise with a smartly skewed heist comedy that leaves plenty of room for its talented cast to shine.

Synopsis: With the aid of his girlfriend, Phyllis Potter (Geena Davis), and best friend, Loomis (Randy Quaid), Grimm (Bill Murray) enters [More]

Starring: Bill Murray, Geena Davis, Randy Quaid, Jason Robards

Directed By: Howard Franklin, Bill Murray

#18

What About Bob? (1991)
82%

#18

Critics Consensus: Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss' chemistry helps make the most of a familiar yet durable premise, elevating What About Bob? into the upper ranks of '90s comedies.

Synopsis: Before going on vacation, self-involved psychiatrist Dr. Leo Marvin (Richard Dreyfuss) has the misfortune of taking on a new patient: [More]

Starring: Bill Murray, Richard Dreyfuss, Julie Hagerty, Charlie Korsmo

Directed By: Frank Oz

#17

Get Low (2009)
84%

#17

Critics Consensus: Subtle to a fault, this perfectly cast ensemble drama is lifted by typically sharp performances from Robert Duvall and Bill Murray.

Synopsis: When much-feared hermit Felix Bush (Robert Duvall) comes to town with a wad of cash and announces his intention to [More]

Starring: Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek, Bill Murray, Lucas Black

Directed By: Aaron Schneider

#16

On the Rocks (2020)
87%

#16

Critics Consensus: On the Rocks isn't as potent as its top-shelf ingredients might suggest, but the end result still goes down easy -- and offers high proof of Bill Murray's finely aged charm.

Synopsis: Faced with sudden doubts about her marriage, a young New York mother teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father to [More]

Starring: Bill Murray, Rashida Jones, Marlon Wayans, Jessica Henwick

Directed By: Sofia Coppola

#15

Broken Flowers (2005)
87%

#15

Critics Consensus: Bill Murray's subtle and understated style complements director Jim Jarmusch's minimalist storytelling in this quirky, but deadpan comedy.

Synopsis: When his latest girlfriend (Julie Delpy) leaves him, retired computer magnate Don Johnston (Bill Murray) has no greater ambition than [More]

Starring: Bill Murray, Jeffrey Wright, Sharon Stone, Frances Conroy

Directed By: Jim Jarmusch

#14

Stripes (1981)
88%

#14

Critics Consensus: A raucous military comedy that features Bill Murray and his merry cohorts approaching the peak of their talents.

Synopsis: Hard-luck cabbie John Winger (Bill Murray) -- directionless after being fired from his job and dumped by his girlfriend -- [More]

Starring: Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates, P.J. Soles

Directed By: Ivan Reitman

#13

Zombieland (2009)
89%

#13

Critics Consensus: Wickedly funny and featuring plenty of gore, Zombieland is proof that the zombie subgenre is far from dead.

Synopsis: After a virus turns most people into zombies, the world's surviving humans remain locked in an ongoing battle against the [More]

Starring: Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin

Directed By: Ruben Fleischer

#12

Tootsie (1982)
91%

#12

Critics Consensus: Tootsie doesn't squander its high-concept comedy premise with fine dialogue and sympathetic treatment of the characters.

Synopsis: New York actor Michael Dorsey (Dustin Hoffman) is a talented perfectionist who is so hard on himself and others that [More]

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman

Directed By: Sydney Pollack

#11

Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
91%

#11

Critics Consensus: Remixing Roger Corman's B-movie by way of the Off-Broadway musical, Little Shop of Horrors offers camp, horror and catchy tunes in equal measure -- plus some inspired cameos by the likes of Steve Martin and Bill Murray.

Synopsis: Meek flower shop assistant Seymour (Rick Moranis) pines for co-worker Audrey (Ellen Greene). During a total eclipse, he discovers an [More]

Starring: Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Steve Martin, Vincent Gardenia

Directed By: Frank Oz

#10

Rushmore (1998)
90%

#10

Critics Consensus: This cult favorite is a quirky coming of age story, with fine, off-kilter performances from Jason Schwartzman and Bill Murray.

Synopsis: When a beautiful first-grade teacher (Olivia Williams) arrives at a prep school, she soon attracts the attention of an ambitious [More]

Starring: Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Olivia Williams, Seymour Cassel

Directed By: Wes Anderson

Isle of Dogs (2018)
90%

Critics Consensus: The beautifully stop-motion animated Isle of Dogs finds Wes Anderson at his detail-oriented best while telling one of the director's most winsomely charming stories.

Synopsis: When, by executive decree, all the canine pets of Megasaki City are exiled to a vast garbage-dump called Trash Island, [More]

Starring: Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Scarlett Johansson, Bill Murray

Directed By: Wes Anderson

Ed Wood (1994)
92%

Critics Consensus: Tim Burton and Johnny Depp team up to fete the life and work of cult hero Ed Wood, with typically strange and wonderful results.

Synopsis: Because of his eccentric habits and bafflingly strange films, director Ed Wood (Johnny Depp) is a Hollywood outcast. Nevertheless, with [More]

Starring: Johnny Depp, Martin Landau, Sarah Jessica Parker, Patricia Arquette

Directed By: Tim Burton

The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
92%

Critics Consensus: Typically stylish but deceptively thoughtful, The Grand Budapest Hotel finds Wes Anderson once again using ornate visual environments to explore deeply emotional ideas.

Synopsis: In the 1930s, the Grand Budapest Hotel is a popular European ski resort, presided over by concierge Gustave H. (Ralph [More]

Starring: Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric, Adrien Brody

Directed By: Wes Anderson

Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
93%

Critics Consensus: Fantastic Mr. Fox is a delightfully funny feast for the eyes with multi-generational appeal -- and it shows Wes Anderson has a knack for animation.

Synopsis: After 12 years of bucolic bliss, Mr. Fox (George Clooney) breaks a promise to his wife (Meryl Streep) and raids [More]

Starring: George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray

Directed By: Wes Anderson

Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
93%

Critics Consensus: Warm, whimsical, and poignant, the immaculately framed and beautifully acted Moonrise Kingdom presents writer/director Wes Anderson at his idiosyncratic best.

Synopsis: The year is 1965, and the residents of New Penzance, an island off the coast of New England, inhabit a [More]

Starring: Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand

Directed By: Wes Anderson

The Jungle Book (2016)
94%

Critics Consensus: As lovely to behold as it is engrossing to watch, The Jungle Book is the rare remake that actually improves upon its predecessors -- all while setting a new standard for CGI.

Synopsis: Raised by a family of wolves since birth, Mowgli (Neel Sethi) must leave the only home he's ever known when [More]

Starring: Neel Sethi, Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba

Directed By: Jon Favreau

Lost in Translation (2003)
95%

Critics Consensus: Effectively balancing humor and subtle pathos, Sofia Coppola crafts a moving, melancholy story that serves as a showcase for both Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson.

Synopsis: A lonely, aging movie star named Bob Harris (Bill Murray) and a conflicted newlywed, Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson), meet in Tokyo. [More]

Starring: Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, Giovanni Ribisi, Anna Faris

Directed By: Sofia Coppola

Groundhog Day (1993)
94%

Critics Consensus: Smart, sweet, and inventive, Groundhog Day highlights Murray's dramatic gifts while still leaving plenty of room for laughs.

Synopsis: Phil (Bill Murray), a weatherman, is out to cover the annual emergence of the groundhog from its hole. He gets [More]

Starring: Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott, Stephen Tobolowsky

Directed By: Harold Ramis

Ghostbusters (1984)
95%

Critics Consensus: An infectiously fun blend of special effects and comedy, with Bill Murray's hilarious deadpan performance leading a cast of great comic turns.

Synopsis: After the members of a team of scientists (Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray) lose their cushy positions at a [More]

Starring: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Sigourney Weaver

Directed By: Ivan Reitman

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105 Great Movies to Watch Alone

For some, staying home right now can mean curling up with a loved one on the couch for a date-night flick or gathering the whole family together for movie night. For many others, it can mean flying solo – long days and nights of streaming by yourself. We’re here to help with some movie suggestions we think are tailor-made for that latter experience.

Just like going to the movie theater alone can be a singularly joyous “treat yo self” excursion, solo home-viewing can be a great experience too – if you choose the right film. There are movies out there that actually benefit from being watched alone: It might be that they require a level of concentration and focus that distracting friends and loved ones just won’t allow you, or that the maximum scare factor is best felt when you are completely isolated – just like the babysitter being stalked on screen. It might just be that the movie has the kind of awkward/titillating sexy bits that make watching it with a first date – or, let’s say, mom – not exactly ideal. Watch it alone – no judgment, no nervous giggles.

To help those solo-fliers get through the next little while, the RT team pulled together a list of movies perfect for watching alone for all of those reasons – and a bunch that are just guaranteed to put you in an awesome mood the moment they start. Which might be the best reason of all.

What’s your favorite movie to watch by yourself? Let us know in the comments.
Click on each movie’s title to find out more, including where to stream, rent, or buy.

BECAUSE THE MOVIE REQUIRES YOUR ABSOLUTE CONCENTRATION…

#13

Memento (2000)
93%

#13

Critics Consensus: Christopher Nolan skillfully guides the audience through Memento's fractured narrative, seeping his film in existential dread.

Synopsis: Leonard (Guy Pearce) is tracking down the man who raped and murdered his wife. The difficulty, however, of locating his [More]

Starring: Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Mark Boone Junior

Directed By: Christopher Nolan

#12

Synecdoche, New York (2008)
69%

#12

Critics Consensus: Charlie Kaufman's ambitious directorial debut occasionally strains to connect, but ultimately provides fascinating insight into a writer's mind.

Synopsis: Life is looking pretty bleak for theater director Caden Cotard (Philip Seymour Hoffman). His wife and daughter have left him, [More]

Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Samantha Morton, Michelle Williams, Catherine Keener

Directed By: Charlie Kaufman

#11

The Irishman (2019)
95%

#11

Critics Consensus: An epic gangster drama that earns its extended runtime, The Irishman finds Martin Scorsese revisiting familiar themes to poignant, funny, and profound effect.

Synopsis: In the 1950s, truck driver Frank Sheeran gets involved with Russell Bufalino and his Pennsylvania crime family. As Sheeran climbs [More]

Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Anna Paquin

Directed By: Martin Scorsese

#10

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
93%

#10

Critics Consensus: Propelled by Charlie Kaufman's smart, imaginative script and Michel Gondry's equally daring directorial touch, Eternal Sunshine is a twisty yet heartfelt look at relationships and heartache.

Synopsis: After a painful breakup, Clementine (Kate Winslet) undergoes a procedure to erase memories of her former boyfriend Joel (Jim Carrey) [More]

Starring: Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo

Directed By: Michel Gondry

Annihilation (2018)
88%

Critics Consensus: Annihilation backs up its sci-fi visual wonders and visceral genre thrills with an impressively ambitious -- and surprisingly strange -- exploration of challenging themes that should leave audiences pondering long after the end credits roll.

Synopsis: Lena, a biologist and former soldier, joins a mission to uncover what happened to her husband inside Area X -- [More]

Starring: Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson

Directed By: Alex Garland

Magnolia (1999)
82%

Critics Consensus: An eruption of feeling that's as overwhelming as it is overwrought, Paul Thomas Anderson's Magnolia reaches a feverish crescendo and sustains it thanks to its fearlessly committed ensemble.

Synopsis: On one random day in the San Fernando Valley, a dying father, a young wife, a male caretaker, a famous [More]

Starring: Jason Robards, Julianne Moore, Tom Cruise, Philip Seymour Hoffman

Directed By: Paul Thomas Anderson

12 Monkeys (1995)
88%

Critics Consensus: The plot's a bit of a jumble, but excellent performances and mind-blowing plot twists make 12 Monkeys a kooky, effective experience.

Synopsis: Traveling back in time isn't simple, as James Cole (Bruce Willis) learns the hard way. Imprisoned in the 2030s, James [More]

Starring: Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, Christopher Plummer

Directed By: Terry Gilliam

Zodiac (2007)
90%

Critics Consensus: A quiet, dialogue-driven thriller that delivers with scene after scene of gut-wrenching anxiety. David Fincher also spends more time illustrating nuances of his characters and recreating the mood of the '70s than he does on gory details of murder.

Synopsis: In the late 1960s and 1970s, fear grips the city of San Francisco as a serial killer called Zodiac stalks [More]

Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, Robert Downey Jr., Anthony Edwards

Directed By: David Fincher

Silence (2016)
83%

Critics Consensus: Silence ends Martin Scorsese's decades-long creative quest with a thoughtful, emotionally resonant look at spirituality and human nature that stands among the director's finest works.

Synopsis: Two 17th-century Portuguese missionaries, Father Sebastian Rodrigues (Andrew Garfield) and Father Francisco Garupe (Adam Driver), embark on a perilous journey [More]

Starring: Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Tadanobu Asano, Ciarán Hinds

Directed By: Martin Scorsese

The Deer Hunter (1978)
86%

Critics Consensus: Its greatness is blunted by its length and one-sided point of view, but the film's weaknesses are overpowered by Michael Cimino's sympathetic direction and a series of heartbreaking performances from Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, and Christopher Walken.

Synopsis: In 1968, Michael (Robert De Niro), Nick (Christopher Walken) and Steven (John Savage), lifelong friends from a working-class Pennsylvania steel [More]

Starring: Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, John Savage, John Cazale

Directed By: Michael Cimino

Parasite (2019)
99%

Critics Consensus: An urgent, brilliantly layered look at timely social themes, Parasite finds writer-director Bong Joon Ho in near-total command of his craft.

Synopsis: Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan. [More]

Starring: Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Jo Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-sik

Directed By: Bong Joon Ho

The Master (2012)
85%

Critics Consensus: Smart and solidly engrossing, The Master extends Paul Thomas Anderson's winning streak of challenging films for serious audiences.

Synopsis: Freddie Quell (Joaquin Phoenix) is a troubled, boozy drifter struggling with the trauma of World War II and whatever inner [More]

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, Laura Dern

Directed By: Paul Thomas Anderson

The Game (1997)
77%

Critics Consensus: The ending could use a little work but this is otherwise another sterling example of David Fincher's iron grip on atmosphere and storytelling.

Synopsis: Nicholas Van Orton (Michael Douglas) is a successful banker who keeps mostly to himself. When his estranged brother Conrad (Sean [More]

Starring: Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger, James Rebhorn

Directed By: David Fincher

Inherent Vice (2014)
73%

Critics Consensus: Inherent Vice may prove frustrating for viewers who demand absolute coherence, but it does justice to its acclaimed source material -- and should satisfy fans of director P.T. Anderson.

Synopsis: In a California beach community, private detective Larry "Doc" Sportello (Joaquin Phoenix) tends to work his cases through a smoky [More]

Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston

Directed By: Paul Thomas Anderson

Burning (2018)
95%

Critics Consensus: Burning patiently lures audiences into a slow-burning character study that ultimately rewards the viewer's patience -- and subverts many of their expectations.

Synopsis: Jong-soo runs into Hae-mi, a girl who once lived in his neighborhood, and she asks him to watch her cat [More]

Starring: Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun, Jeon Jong-seo, Kim Soo-kyung

Directed By: Lee Chang-dong

Vertigo (1958)
93%

Critics Consensus: An unpredictable scary thriller that doubles as a mournful meditation on love, loss, and human comfort.

Synopsis: Hitchcock's romantic story of obsession, manipulation and fear. A detective is forced to retire after his fear of heights causes [More]

Starring: James Stewart, Kim Novak, Barbara Bel Geddes, Tom Helmore

Directed By: Alfred Hitchcock

The Tree of Life (2011)
86%

Critics Consensus: Terrence Malick's singularly deliberate style may prove unrewarding for some, but for patient viewers, Tree of Life is an emotional as well as visual treat.

Synopsis: In this highly philosophical film by acclaimed director Terrence Malick, young Jack (Hunter McCracken) is one of three brothers growing [More]

Starring: Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, Jessica Chastain, Fiona Shaw

Directed By: Terrence Malick

The Prestige (2006)
77%

Critics Consensus: Full of twists and turns, The Prestige is a dazzling period piece that never stops challenging the audience.

Synopsis: An illusion gone horribly wrong pits two 19th-century magicians, Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) and Rupert Angier (Hugh Jackman), against each [More]

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson

Directed By: Christopher Nolan

Under the Skin (2013)
83%

Critics Consensus: Its message may prove elusive for some, but with absorbing imagery and a mesmerizing performance from Scarlett Johansson, Under the Skin is a haunting viewing experience.

Synopsis: Disguising herself as a human female, an extraterrestrial (Scarlett Johansson) drives around Scotland and tries to lure unsuspecting men into [More]

Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy McWilliams, Lynsey Taylor Mackay, Dougie McConnell

Directed By: Jonathan Glazer

Gattaca (1997)
82%

Critics Consensus: Intelligent and scientifically provocative, Gattaca is an absorbing sci fi drama that poses important interesting ethical questions about the nature of science.

Synopsis: Vincent Freeman has always fantasized about traveling into outer space, but is grounded by his status as a genetically inferior [More]

Starring: Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law, Gore Vidal

Directed By: Andrew Niccol

BECAUSE THE MOVIE IS GONNA MAKE YOU UGLY CRY…

#13

Life Is Beautiful (1997)
80%

#13

Critics Consensus: Benigni's earnest charm, when not overstepping its bounds into the unnecessarily treacly, offers the possibility of hope in the face of unflinching horror.

Synopsis: A gentle Jewish-Italian waiter, Guido Orefice (Roberto Benigni), meets Dora (Nicoletta Braschi), a pretty schoolteacher, and wins her over with [More]

Starring: Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano

Directed By: Roberto Benigni

#12

Pan's Labyrinth (2006)
95%

#12

Critics Consensus: Pan's Labyrinth is Alice in Wonderland for grown-ups, with the horrors of both reality and fantasy blended together into an extraordinary, spellbinding fable.

Synopsis: In 1944 Spain young Ofelia (Ivana Baquero) and her ailing mother (Ariadna Gil) arrive at the post of her mother's [More]

Starring: Sergi López, Maribel Verdú, Ivana Baquero, Álex Angulo

Directed By: Guillermo del Toro

#11

Beaches (1988)
42%

#11

Critics Consensus: Not all great soundtracks make good movies, and Beaches lacks the wind beneath its wings.

Synopsis: Hillary (Barbara Hershey) and CC (Bette Midler) meet as children vacationing in Atlantic City, N.J., and remain friends throughout the [More]

Starring: Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, John Heard, Spalding Gray

Directed By: Garry Marshall

#10

Steel Magnolias (1989)
73%

#10

Critics Consensus: Steel Magnolias has jokes and characters to spare, which makes it more dangerous (and effective) when it goes for the full melodrama by the end.

Synopsis: M'Lynn (Sally Field) is the mother of bride-to-be Shelby Eatenton (Julia Roberts), and as friend Truvy Jones (Dolly Parton) fixes [More]

Starring: Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah

Directed By: Herbert Ross

Stepmom (1998)
45%

Critics Consensus: Solid work from Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon isn't enough to save Stepmom from a story whose manipulations dilute the effectiveness of a potentially affecting drama.

Synopsis: Three years after divorcing Jackie (Susan Sarandon), the mother of his children, Luke Harrison (Ed Harris) decides to take the [More]

Starring: Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Ed Harris, Jena Malone

Directed By: Chris Columbus

The Color Purple (1985)
73%

Critics Consensus: It might have been better served by a filmmaker with a deeper connection to the source material, but The Color Purple remains a worthy, well-acted adaptation of Alice Walker's classic novel.

Synopsis: An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie (Whoopi Goldberg), an African-American woman living in the South [More]

Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, Margaret Avery, Oprah Winfrey

Directed By: Steven Spielberg

Terms of Endearment (1983)
81%

Critics Consensus: A classic tearjerker, Terms of Endearment isn't shy about reaching for the heartstrings -- but is so well-acted and smartly scripted that it's almost impossible to resist.

Synopsis: Widow Aurora Greenway (Shirley MacLaine) and her daughter, Emma (Debra Winger), have a strong bond, but Emma marries teacher Flap [More]

Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, Jack Nicholson, Jeff Daniels

Directed By: James L. Brooks

Toy Story 3 (2010)
98%

Critics Consensus: Deftly blending comedy, adventure, and honest emotion, Toy Story 3 is a rare second sequel that really works.

Synopsis: With their beloved Andy preparing to leave for college, Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), Jessie (Joan Cusack), and [More]

Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Ned Beatty

Directed By: Lee Unkrich

The Fault in Our Stars (2014)
81%

Critics Consensus: Wise, funny, and heartbreaking without resorting to exploitation, The Fault In Our Stars does right by its bestselling source material.

Synopsis: Hazel Grace Lancaster (Shailene Woodley), a 16-year-old cancer patient, meets and falls in love with Gus Waters (Ansel Elgort), a [More]

Starring: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Willem Dafoe, Nat Wolff

Directed By: Josh Boone

Wendy and Lucy (2008)
85%

Critics Consensus: Michelle Williams gives a heartbreaking performance in Wendy and Lucy, a timely portrait of loneliness and struggle.

Synopsis: Wendy (Michelle Williams), a near-penniless drifter, is traveling to Alaska in search of work, and her only companion is her [More]

Starring: Michelle Williams, Will Patton, Will Oldham, John Robinson

Directed By: Kelly Reichardt

Selena (1997)
67%

Critics Consensus: Selena occasionally struggles to tell its subject's story with depth or perspective, but those flaws are rendered largely irrelevant by Jennifer Lopez in the title role.

Synopsis: In this biographical drama, Selena Quintanilla (Jennifer Lopez) is born into a musical Mexican-American family in Texas. Her father, Abraham [More]

Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Edward James Olmos, Jon Seda, Constance Marie

Directed By: Gregory Nava

Up (2009)
98%

Critics Consensus: An exciting, funny, and poignant adventure, Up offers an impeccably crafted story told with wit and arranged with depth, as well as yet another visual Pixar treat.

Synopsis: Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner), a 78-year-old balloon salesman, is about to fulfill a lifelong dream. Tying thousands of balloons to [More]

Starring: Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai, Bob Peterson

Directed By: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
99%

Critics Consensus: Playing as both an exciting sci-fi adventure and a remarkable portrait of childhood, Steven Spielberg's touching tale of a homesick alien remains a piece of movie magic for young and old.

Synopsis: After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott [More]

Starring: Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace, Peter Coyote, Drew Barrymore

Directed By: Steven Spielberg

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)
81%

Critics Consensus: Beautifully scripted and perfectly cast, Me & Earl & the Dying Girl is a coming-of-age movie with uncommon charm and insight.

Synopsis: An awkward high-school senior (Thomas Mann) and a gravely ill classmate (Olivia Cooke) surprise themselves by becoming inseparable friends. [More]

Starring: Thomas Mann, Olivia Cooke, RJ Cyler, Nick Offerman

Directed By: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

Stories We Tell (2012)
94%

Critics Consensus: In Stories We Tell, Sarah Polley plays with the documentary format to explore the nature of memory and storytelling, crafting a thoughtful, compelling narrative that unfolds like a mystery.

Synopsis: Through a series of revealing interviews, filmmaker Sarah Polley investigates the truth about her family history. [More]

Starring: Sarah Polley, Michael Polley, Harry Gulkin

Directed By: Sarah Polley

Old Yeller (1957)
100%

Critics Consensus: Old Yeller is an exemplary coming of age tale, packing an emotional wallop through smart pacing and a keen understanding of the elemental bonding between humanity and their furry best friends.

Synopsis: While Jim Coates (Fess Parker) is off on a cattle drive, his wife, Katie (Dorothy McGuire), and sons, Travis (Tommy [More]

Starring: Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker, Tommy Kirk, Kevin Corcoran

Directed By: Robert Stevenson

Marley & Me (2008)
63%

Critics Consensus: Pet owners should love it, but Marley and Me is only sporadically successful in wringing drama and laughs from its scenario.

Synopsis: Newlyweds John and Jenny Grogan leave behind snowy Michigan and move to Florida, where they buy their first home and [More]

Starring: Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston, Eric Dane, Kathleen Turner

Directed By: David Frankel

A Walk to Remember (2002)
30%

Critics Consensus: Though wholesome, the Mandy Moore vehicle A Walk to Remember is also bland and oppressively syrupy.

Synopsis: Set in North Carolina, "A Walk To Remember" follows the rite of passage of a jaded, aimless high school senior [More]

Starring: Shane West, Mandy Moore, Peter Coyote, Daryl Hannah

Directed By: Adam Shankman

BECAUSE THE MOVIE WILL INSTANTLY PUT YOU IN A BETTER MOOD…

#13

Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
93%

#13

Critics Consensus: Warm, whimsical, and poignant, the immaculately framed and beautifully acted Moonrise Kingdom presents writer/director Wes Anderson at his idiosyncratic best.

Synopsis: The year is 1965, and the residents of New Penzance, an island off the coast of New England, inhabit a [More]

Starring: Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand

Directed By: Wes Anderson

#12

Groundhog Day (1993)
94%

#12

Critics Consensus: Smart, sweet, and inventive, Groundhog Day highlights Murray's dramatic gifts while still leaving plenty of room for laughs.

Synopsis: Phil (Bill Murray), a weatherman, is out to cover the annual emergence of the groundhog from its hole. He gets [More]

Starring: Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott, Stephen Tobolowsky

Directed By: Harold Ramis

#11

The Goonies (1985)
77%

#11

Critics Consensus: The Goonies is an energetic, sometimes noisy mix of Spielbergian sentiment and funhouse tricks that will appeal to kids and nostalgic adults alike.

Synopsis: When two brothers find out they might lose their house they are desperate to find a way to keep their [More]

Starring: Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman

Directed By: Richard Donner

#10

Singin' in the Rain (1952)
100%

#10

Critics Consensus: Clever, incisive, and funny, Singin' in the Rain is a masterpiece of the classical Hollywood musical.

Synopsis: A spoof of the turmoil that afflicted the movie industry in the late 1920s when movies went from silent to [More]

Starring: Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor, Jean Hagen

Directed By: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly

Amélie (2001)
90%

Critics Consensus: The feel-good Amelie is a lively, fanciful charmer, showcasing Audrey Tautou as its delightful heroine.

Synopsis: "Amélie" is a fanciful comedy about a young woman who discretely orchestrates the lives of the people around her, creating [More]

Starring: Audrey Tautou, Mathieu Kassovitz, Rufus, Yolande Moreau

Directed By: Jean-Pierre Jeunet

The Princess Bride (1987)
96%

Critics Consensus: A delightfully postmodern fairy tale, The Princess Bride is a deft, intelligent mix of swashbuckling, romance, and comedy that takes an age-old damsel-in-distress story and makes it fresh.

Synopsis: A fairy tale adventure about a beautiful young woman and her one true love. He must find her after a [More]

Starring: Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon

Directed By: Rob Reiner

The Birdcage (1996)
84%

Critics Consensus: Mike Nichols wrangles agreeably amusing performances from Robin Williams and Nathan Lane in this fun, if not quite essential, remake of the French comedy La Cage aux Folles.

Synopsis: In Miami Beach, a gay couple pretend to be man and wife when a son's future father-in-law and family visit. [More]

Starring: Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Dianne Wiest

Directed By: Mike Nichols

Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
83%

Critics Consensus: Matthew Broderick charms in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, a light and irrepressibly fun movie about being young and having fun.

Synopsis: Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) has an uncanny skill at cutting classes and getting away with it. Intending to make one [More]

Starring: Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jennifer Grey

Directed By: John Hughes

Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
79%

Critics Consensus: Zellweger's Bridget Jones is a sympathetic, likable, funny character, giving this romantic comedy a lot of charm.

Synopsis: At the start of the New Year, 32-year-old Bridget (Renée Zellweger) decides it's time to take control of her life [More]

Starring: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Gemma Jones

Directed By: Sharon Maguire

Clueless (1995)
82%

Critics Consensus: A funny and clever reshaping of Emma, Clueless offers a soft satire that pokes as much fun at teen films as it does at the Beverly Hills glitterati.

Synopsis: Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher (Alicia Silverstone) is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school's pecking scale. [More]

Starring: Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, Paul Rudd

Directed By: Amy Heckerling

The Intouchables (2011)
75%

Critics Consensus: It handles its potentially prickly subject matter with kid gloves, but Intouchables gets by thanks to its strong cast and some remarkably sensitive direction.

Synopsis: An unlikely friendship develops between a wealthy quadriplegic (François Cluzet) and his caretaker (Omar Sy), just released from prison. [More]

Starring: François Cluzet, Omar Sy, Anne Le Ny, Audrey Fleurot

Directed By: Eric Toledano, Olivier Nakache

Tommy Boy (1995)
40%

Critics Consensus: Though it benefits from the comic charms of its two leads, Tommy Boy too often feels like a familiar sketch stretched thin.

Synopsis: After his beloved father (Brian Dennehy) dies, dimwitted Tommy Callahan (Chris Farley) inherits a near-bankrupt automobile parts factory in Sandusky, [More]

Starring: Chris Farley, David Spade, Brian Dennehy, Bo Derek

Directed By: Peter Segal

Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
91%

Critics Consensus: Little Miss Sunshine succeeds thanks to a strong ensemble cast that includes Greg Kinnear, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Alan Arkin, and Abigail Breslin, as well as a delightfully funny script.

Synopsis: The Hoover family -- a man (Greg Kinnear), his wife (Toni Collette), an uncle (Steve Carell), a brother (Paul Dano) [More]

Starring: Greg Kinnear, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Alan Arkin

Directed By: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris

Mamma Mia! (2008)
55%

Critics Consensus: This jukebox musical is full of fluffy fun but rough singing voices and a campy tone might not make you feel like "You Can Dance" the whole 90 minutes.

Synopsis: Donna (Meryl Streep), an independent hotelier in the Greek islands, is preparing for her daughter's wedding with the help of [More]

Starring: Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgård

Directed By: Phyllida Lloyd

Billy Elliot (2000)
85%

Critics Consensus: Billy Elliot is a charming movie that can evoke both laughter and tears.

Synopsis: The life of 11-year-old Billy Elliot, a coal miner's son in Northern England, is forever changed one day when he [More]

Starring: Julie Walters, Jamie Bell, Jamie Draven, Gary Lewis

Directed By: Stephen Daldry

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)
54%

Critics Consensus: Provides lots of laughs with Myers at the healm; as funny or funnier than the original.

Synopsis: In his second screen adventure, British super spy Austin Powers must return to 1969, as arch-nemesis Dr. Evil has ventured [More]

Starring: Mike Myers, Heather Graham, Michael York, Robert Wagner

Directed By: Jay Roach

Step Brothers (2008)
54%

Critics Consensus: Step Brothers indulges in a cheerfully relentless immaturity that will quickly turn off viewers unamused by Ferrell and Reilly -- and delight those who find their antics hilarious.

Synopsis: Brennan Huff (Will Ferrell) and Dale Doback (John C. Reilly) have one thing in common: they are both lazy, unemployed [More]

Starring: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Richard Jenkins, Mary Steenburgen

Directed By: Adam McKay

Coming to America (1988)
73%

Critics Consensus: Eddie Murphy was in full control at this point, starkly evident in Coming to America's John Landis' coasting direction.

Synopsis: Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) is the prince of a wealthy African country and wants for nothing, except a wife who [More]

Starring: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, John Amos, James Earl Jones

Directed By: John Landis

Airplane! (1980)
97%

Critics Consensus: Though unabashedly juvenile and silly, Airplane! is nevertheless an uproarious spoof comedy full of quotable lines and slapstick gags that endure to this day.

Synopsis: This spoof comedy takes shots at the slew of disaster movies that were released in the 70s. When the passengers [More]

Starring: Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Peter Graves, Robert Stack

Directed By: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker

Game Night (2018)
85%

Critics Consensus: With a talented cast turned loose on a loaded premise -- and a sharp script loaded with dark comedy and unexpected twists -- Game Night might be more fun than the real thing.

Synopsis: Max and Annie's weekly game night gets kicked up a notch when Max's brother Brooks arranges a murder mystery party [More]

Starring: Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Kyle Chandler, Sharon Horgan

Directed By: John Francis Daley, Jonathan M. Goldstein

Pride (2014)
93%

Critics Consensus: Earnest without being didactic and uplifting without stooping to sentimentality, Pride is a joyous crowd-pleaser that genuinely works.

Synopsis: Realizing that they share common foes in Margaret Thatcher, the police and the conservative press, London-based gays and lesbians lend [More]

Starring: Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West, Paddy Considine

Directed By: Matthew Warchus

Pitch Perfect (2012)
81%

Critics Consensus: Pitch Perfect's plot is formulaic, but the performances are excellent and the musical numbers are toe-tapping as well.

Synopsis: College student Beca (Anna Kendrick) knows she does not want to be part of a clique, but that's exactly where [More]

Starring: Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin, Rebel Wilson, Adam DeVine

Directed By: Jason Moore

Hot Fuzz (2007)
91%

Critics Consensus: The brilliant minds behind Shaun of the Dead successfully take a shot at the buddy cop genre with Hot Fuzz. The result is a bitingly satiric and hugely entertaining parody.

Synopsis: As a former London constable, Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) finds if difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the [More]

Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jim Broadbent, Paddy Considine

Directed By: Edgar Wright

Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)
42%

Critics Consensus: Undisciplined, scatological, profoundly silly, and often utterly groan-worthy, Robin Hood: Men in Tights still has an amiable, anything-goes goofiness that has made it a cult favorite.

Synopsis: Crusading nobleman Robin of Loxley (Cary Elwes) escapes from prison in Jerusalem and returns home to find that the evil [More]

Starring: Cary Elwes, Richard Lewis, Roger Rees, Amy Yasbeck

Directed By: Mel Brooks

Sing Street (2016)
95%

Critics Consensus: Sing Street is a feel-good musical with huge heart and irresistible optimism, and its charming cast and hummable tunes help to elevate its familiar plotting.

Synopsis: In 1985, a Dublin teenager (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) forms a rock 'n' roll band to win the heart of an aspiring [More]

Starring: Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Lucy Boynton, Jack Reynor, Aidan Gillen

Directed By: John Carney

Big (1988)
98%

Critics Consensus: Refreshingly sweet and undeniably funny, Big is a showcase for Tom Hanks, who dives into his role and infuses it with charm and surprising poignancy.

Synopsis: At a carnival, young Josh Baskin wishes he was big, only to wake up the next morning and discover his [More]

Starring: Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia, John Heard

Directed By: Penny Marshall

Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
91%

Critics Consensus: With a terrific cast and a surfeit of visual razzle dazzle, Crazy Rich Asians takes a satisfying step forward for screen representation while deftly drawing inspiration from the classic -- and still effective -- rom-com formula.

Synopsis: Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. She's also surprised [More]

Starring: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan

Directed By: Jon M. Chu

BECAUSE THE MOVIE’S VERY SEXY BITS WILL BE LESS AWKWARD SOLO…

#13

Magic Mike XXL (2015)
66%

#13

Critics Consensus: Magic Mike XXL has enough narrative thrust and beefy charm to deliver another helping of well-oiled entertainment, even if this sequel isn't quite as pleasurable as its predecessor.

Synopsis: It's been three years since Mike Lane's (Channing Tatum) retirement from stripping, but the former dancer misses the excitement and [More]

Starring: Channing Tatum, Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash

Directed By: Gregory Jacobs

#12

Basic Instinct (1992)
56%

#12

Critics Consensus: Unevenly echoing the work of Alfred Hitchcock, Basic Instinct contains a star-making performance from Sharon Stone but is ultimately undone by its problematic, overly lurid plot.

Synopsis: The mysterious Catherine Tramell, a beautiful crime novelist, becomes a suspect when she is linked to the brutal death of [More]

Starring: Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn

Directed By: Paul Verhoeven

#11

Y tu mamá también (2001)
90%

#11

Critics Consensus: Led by a triumvirate of terrific performances, Alfonso Cuarón's free-spirited road trip through Mexico is a sexy and wistful hymn to the fleetingness of youth.

Synopsis: The lives of Julio and Tenoch, like those of 17-year old boys everywhere, are ruled by raging hormones, intense friendships, [More]

Starring: Maribel Verdú, Gael García Bernal, Diego Luna, Diana Bracho

Directed By: Alfonso Cuarón

#10

The Dreamers (2003)
59%

#10

Critics Consensus: Though lushly atmospheric, The Dreamers doesn't engage or provoke as much as it should.

Synopsis: In May 1968, the student riots in Paris only exacerbate the isolation felt by three youths: an American exchange student [More]

Starring: Michael Pitt, Eva Green, Louis Garrel, Robin Renucci

Directed By: Bernardo Bertolucci

Lust, Caution (2007)
73%

Critics Consensus: Ang Lee's Lust, Caution is a tense, sensual and beautifully-shot espionage film.

Synopsis: During World War II a secret agent (Tang Wei) must seduce, then assassinate an official (Tony Leung Chiu Wai) who [More]

Starring: Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Joan Chen, Wei Tang, Leehom Wang

Directed By: Ang Lee

Sirens (1994)
73%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: In 1930s Australia, Anglican clergyman Anthony Campion (Hugh Grant) and his prim wife, Estella (Tara Fitzgerald), are asked to visit [More]

Starring: Hugh Grant, Tara Fitzgerald, Sam Neill, Elle Macpherson

Directed By: John Duigan

Secretary (2002)
77%

Critics Consensus: Maggie Gyllenhaal impresses in this romantic comedy with a kinky twist.

Synopsis: Lee Holloway (Maggie Gyllenhaal), a young woman with a history of severe emotional problems, is released into the care of [More]

Starring: James Spader, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jeremy Davies, Patrick Bauchau

Directed By: Steven Shainberg

Boogie Nights (1997)
91%

Critics Consensus: Grounded in strong characters, bold themes, and subtle storytelling, Boogie Nights is a groundbreaking film both for director P.T. Anderson and star Mark Wahlberg.

Synopsis: In the San Fernando Valley in 1977, teenage busboy Eddie Adams (Mark Wahlberg) gets discovered by porn director Jack Horner [More]

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Burt Reynolds, Julianne Moore, John C. Reilly

Directed By: Paul Thomas Anderson

Wild Things (1998)
65%

Critics Consensus: Wild Things is a delightfully salacious, flesh-exposed romp that also requires a high degree of love for trash cinema.

Synopsis: When teen debutante Kelly (Denise Richards) fails to attract the attention of her hunky guidance counselor, Sam (Matt Dillon), she [More]

Starring: Kevin Bacon, Matt Dillon, Neve Campbell, Theresa Russell

Directed By: John McNaughton

Unfaithful (2002)
51%

Critics Consensus: Diane Lane shines in the role, but the movie adds nothing new to the genre and the resolution is unsatisfying.

Synopsis: Described by director Adrian Lyne ("Fatal Attraction") as "an erotic thriller about the body language of guilt." When Edward (Richard [More]

Starring: Richard Gere, Diane Lane, Olivier Martinez, Erik Per Sullivan

Directed By: Adrian Lyne

Bound (1996)
87%

Critics Consensus: Bound's more titillating elements attracted attention, but it's the stylish direction, solid performances, and entertaining neo-noir caper plot that make it worth a watch.

Synopsis: Sparks fly when Violet (Jennifer Tilly) sets eyes on Corky (Gina Gershon) in an elevator. Violet is the girlfriend of [More]

Starring: Jennifer Tilly, Gina Gershon, Joe Pantoliano, Barry Kivel

Directed By: Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski

Swimming Pool (2003)
84%

Critics Consensus: A sensual thriller with two engaging performers demanding our undivided attention.

Synopsis: When uptight British writer Sarah Morton (Charlotte Rampling) has difficulty with her new detective novel, her publisher, John Bosload (Charles [More]

Starring: Charlotte Rampling, Ludivine Sagnier, Charles Dance, Marc Fayolle

Directed By: François Ozon

Mulholland Dr. (2001)
84%

Critics Consensus: David Lynch's dreamlike and mysterious Mulholland Drive is a twisty neo-noir with an unconventional structure that features a mesmerizing performance from Naomi Watts as a woman on the dark fringes of Hollywood.

Synopsis: A dark-haired woman (Laura Elena Harring) is left amnesiac after a car crash. She wanders the streets of Los Angeles [More]

Starring: Justin Theroux, Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, Ann Miller

Directed By: David Lynch

Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
76%

Critics Consensus: Kubrick's intense study of the human psyche yields an impressive cinematic work.

Synopsis: After Dr. Bill Hartford's (Tom Cruise) wife, Alice (Nicole Kidman), admits to having sexual fantasies about a man she met, [More]

Starring: Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Sydney Pollack, Marie Richardson

Directed By: Stanley Kubrick

Weekend (2011)
95%

Critics Consensus: It may be a chamber piece but Weekend's revelations on modern sexuality expand far beyond the modest setting.

Synopsis: A gay man's (Tom Cullen) weekend-long encounter with an artist (Chris New) changes his life in unexpected ways. [More]

Starring: Tom Cullen, Chris New, Jonathan Race, Laura Freeman

Directed By: Andrew Haigh

Body Heat (1981)
96%

Critics Consensus: Made from classic noir ingredients and flavored with a heaping helping of steamy modern spice, Body Heat more than lives up to its evocative title.

Synopsis: Shyster lawyer Ned Racine (William Hurt) begins a passionate affair with Matty Walker (Kathleen Turner), wife of a wealthy Florida [More]

Starring: William Hurt, Kathleen Turner, Richard Crenna, Ted Danson

Directed By: Lawrence Kasdan

Shame (2011)
79%

Critics Consensus: Boasting stellar performances by Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan, Shame is a powerful plunge into the mania of addiction affliction.

Synopsis: Successful and handsome New Yorker Brandon (Michael Fassbender) seems to live an ordinary life, but he hides a terrible secret [More]

Starring: Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale, Nicole Beharie

Directed By: Steve McQueen

Showgirls (1995)
24%

Critics Consensus: Vile, contemptible, garish, and misogynistic -- and that might just be exactly Showgirls' point.

Synopsis: Nomi (Elizabeth Berkley) arrives in Las Vegas with only a suitcase and a dream of becoming a top showgirl. She [More]

Starring: Elizabeth Berkley Lauren, Kyle MacLachlan, Gina Gershon, Glenn Plummer

Directed By: Paul Verhoeven

Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
25%

Critics Consensus: While creatively better endowed than its print counterpart, Fifty Shades of Grey is a less than satisfying experience on the screen.

Synopsis: When college senior Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) steps in for her sick roommate to interview prominent businessman Christian Grey (Jamie [More]

Starring: Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Jennifer Ehle, Eloise Mumford

Directed By: Sam Taylor-Johnson

Fear (1996)
47%

Critics Consensus: Fear has an appealing young cast, but their efforts aren't enough to consistently distract from an increasingly overblown - and illogical - teen stalker story.

Synopsis: When 16-year-old Nicole Walker (Reese Witherspoon) meets 23-year-old David McCall (Mark Wahlberg) at a Seattle nightclub, she falls in love. [More]

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon, William Petersen, Amy Brenneman

Directed By: James Foley

BECAUSE THE MOVIE’S EVEN SCARIER IN PERFECT SILENCE…

#13

The Descent (2005)
87%

#13

Critics Consensus: Deft direction and strong performances from its all-female cast guide The Descent, a riveting, claustrophobic horror film.

Synopsis: A year after a severe emotional trauma, Sarah (Shauna Macdonald) goes to North Carolina to spend some time exploring caves [More]

Starring: Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid, Saskia Mulder

Directed By: Neil Marshall

#12

A Quiet Place (2018)
96%

#12

Critics Consensus: A Quiet Place artfully plays on elemental fears with a ruthlessly intelligent creature feature that's as original as it is scary -- and establishes director John Krasinski as a rising talent.

Synopsis: If they hear you, they hunt you. A family must live in silence to avoid mysterious creatures that hunt by [More]

Starring: Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe

Directed By: John Krasinski

#11

Switchblade Romance (2003)
41%

#11

Critics Consensus: There is indeed a good amount of tension in this French slasher, but the dubbing is bad and the end twist unbelievable.

Synopsis: A beautiful young Frenchwoman, Alex (Maïwenn Le Besco), travels out to the country to visit her family and brings along [More]

Starring: Cécile de France, Maïwenn, Philippe Nahon, Franck Khalfoun

Directed By: Alexandre Aja

#10

The Strangers (2008)
50%

#10

Critics Consensus: The Strangers has a handful of genuinely scary moments, but they're not enough to elevate the end results above standard slasher fare.

Synopsis: Kristen (Liv Tyler) and James (Scott Speedman) are expecting a relaxing weekend at a family vacation home, but their stay [More]

Starring: Liv Tyler, Scott Speedman, Gemma Ward, Kip Weeks

Directed By: Bryan Bertino

Hush (2016)
92%

Critics Consensus: Hush navigates the bloody waters of home invasion thrillers and incisive slashers for a contemporary horror puree.

Synopsis: A deaf woman is stalked by a killer in her home. [More]

Starring: John Gallagher Jr., Kate Siegel, Michael Trucco, Samantha Sloyan

Directed By: Mike Flanagan

28 Days Later (2002)
87%

Critics Consensus: Kinetically directed by Danny Boyle, 28 Days Later is both a terrifying zombie movie and a sharp political allegory.

Synopsis: A group of misguided animal rights activists free a caged chimp infected with the "Rage" virus from a medical research [More]

Starring: Cillian Murphy, Noah Huntley, Naomie Harris, Brendan Gleeson

Directed By: Danny Boyle

Alien (1979)
93%

Critics Consensus: A modern classic, Alien blends science fiction, horror and bleak poetry into a seamless whole.

Synopsis: In deep space, the crew of the commercial starship Nostromo is awakened from their cryo-sleep capsules halfway through their journey [More]

Starring: Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, John Hurt, Veronica Cartwright

Directed By: Ridley Scott

Dead Silence (2007)
21%

Critics Consensus: More tasteful than recent slasher flicks, but Dead Silence is undone by boring characters, bland dialogue, and an unnecessary and obvious twist ending.

Synopsis: After his wife meets a grisly end, Jamie Ashen (Ryan Kwanten) returns to their creepy hometown of Ravens Fair to [More]

Starring: Ryan Kwanten, Amber Valletta, Donnie Wahlberg, Bob Gunton

Directed By: James Wan

The House of the Devil (2009)
86%

Critics Consensus: Though its underlying themes are familiar, House of the Devil effectively sheds the loud and gory cliches of contemporary horror to deliver a tense, slowly building throwback to the fright flicks of decades past.

Synopsis: Desperate to make some money so she can move into a new apartment, college student Samantha Hughes (Jocelin Donahue) takes [More]

Starring: Jocelin Donahue, Tom Noonan, Mary Woronov, Greta Gerwig

Directed By: Ti West

The Others (2001)
84%

Critics Consensus: The Others is a spooky thriller that reminds us that a movie doesn't need expensive special effects to be creepy.

Synopsis: Grace (Nicole Kidman), the devoutly religious mother of Anne (Alakina Mann) and Nicholas (James Bentley), moves her family to the [More]

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston, Alakina Mann, James Bentley

Directed By: Alejandro Amenábar

Don't Breathe (2016)
88%

Critics Consensus: Don't Breathe smartly twists its sturdy premise to offer a satisfyingly tense, chilling addition to the home invasion genre that's all the more effective for its simplicity.

Synopsis: Rocky (Jane Levy), Alex and Money are three Detroit thieves who get their kicks by breaking into the houses of [More]

Starring: Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette, Daniel Zovatto, Stephen Lang

Directed By: Fede Alvarez

The Shining (1980)
84%

Critics Consensus: Though it deviates from Stephen King's novel, Stanley Kubrick's The Shining is a chilling, often baroque journey into madness -- exemplified by an unforgettable turn from Jack Nicholson.

Synopsis: Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) becomes winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel in Colorado, hoping to cure his writer's block. [More]

Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers

Directed By: Stanley Kubrick

Wait Until Dark (1967)
96%

Critics Consensus: Nail-bitingly tense and brilliantly acted, Wait Until Dark is a compact thriller that makes the most of its fiendishly clever premise.

Synopsis: After a flight back home, Sam Hendrix (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) returns with a doll he innocently acquired along the way. [More]

Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin, Richard Crenna, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Directed By: Terence Young

The Conjuring (2013)
86%

Critics Consensus: Well-crafted and gleefully creepy, The Conjuring ratchets up dread through a series of effective old-school scares.

Synopsis: In 1970, paranormal investigators and demonologists Lorraine (Vera Farmiga) and Ed (Patrick Wilson) Warren are summoned to the home of [More]

Starring: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Lili Taylor, Ron Livingston

Directed By: James Wan

When a Stranger Calls (1979)
38%

Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.

Synopsis: A retired police detective (Charles Durning) hunts a deranged British seaman out to re-create a baby sitter's (Carol Kane) horror. [More]

Starring: Charles Durning, Carol Kane, Colleen Dewhurst, Rutanya Alda

Directed By: Fred Walton

Silent House (2011)
42%

Critics Consensus: Silent House is more technically proficient and ambitious than most fright-fests, but it also suffers from a disappointing payoff.

Synopsis: Sarah (Elizabeth Olsen) is working with her father (Adam Trese) and uncle (Eric Sheffer Stevens) to renovate an old family [More]

Starring: Elizabeth Olsen, Adam Trese, Eric Sheffer Stevens, Julia Chan

Directed By: Chris Kentis, Laura Lau

It Comes at Night (2017)
88%

Critics Consensus: It Comes at Night makes lethally effective use of its bare-bones trappings while proving once again that what's left unseen can be just as horrifying as anything on the screen.

Synopsis: After a mysterious apocalypse leaves the world with few survivors, two families are forced to share a home in an [More]

Starring: Joel Edgerton, Christopher Abbott, Carmen Ejogo, Riley Keough

Directed By: Trey Edward Shults

The Orphanage (2007)
87%

Critics Consensus: Deeply unnerving and surprisingly poignant, The Orphanage is an atmospheric, beautifully crafted haunted house horror film that earns scares with a minimum of blood.

Synopsis: Laura (Belén Rueda) has happy memories of her childhood in an orphanage. She convinces her husband to buy the place [More]

Starring: Belén Rueda, Fernando Cayo, Geraldine Chaplin, Montserrat Carulla

Directed By: J. A. Bayona

Thumbnail image: Everett Collection, Paramount Pictures, Focus Features

We whipped up a rather NSFW gallery and submit to you: 24 erotic movies with at least 20 reviews ranked by Tomatometer to get your rocks off. Is your favorite kinky flick curiously missing from the list? Let us know in the comments (and don’t even think of being gentle).

*The Handmaiden* (2016, 94%)
Critics Consensus: *The Handmaiden* uses a Victorian crime novel as the loose inspiration for another visually sumptuous and absorbingly idiosyncratic outing from director Park Chan-wook.

*Blue is the Warmest Color* (2013, 91%)
Raw, honest, powerfully acted, and deliciously intense, *Blue Is the Warmest Color* offers some of modern cinema’s most elegantly composed, emotionally absorbing drama.

*The Cook, the Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover* (1989, 90%)
This romantic crime drama may not be to everyone’s taste, but *The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover* is an audacious, powerful film.

*In the Realm of the Senses* (1976, 84%)
Sexual taboos are broken and boundaries crossed *In the Realm of the Senses*, a fearlessly provocative psychosexual tale.

*Last Tango in Paris* (1972, 79%)
Naturalistic but evocative, *Last Tango in Paris* is a vivid exploration of pain, love, and sex featuring a typically towering Marlon Brando performance.

*Nymphomaniac: Vol. 1* (2014, 75%)
Darkly funny, fearlessly bold, and thoroughly indulgent, *Nymphomaniac* finds Lars von Trier provoking viewers with customary abandon.

*Nymphomaniac: Vol. 2* (2014, 60%)
It doesn’t quite live up to the promise of the first installment, but *Nymphomaniac: Volume II* still benefits from Lars von Trier’s singular craft and vision, as well as a bravura performance from Charlotte Gainsbourg.

*Eyes Wide Shut* (1999, 74%)
Kubrick’s intense study of the human psyche yields an impressive cinematic work.

*Lust, Caution* (2007, 72%)
Ang Lee’s *Lust, Caution* is a tense, sensual and beautifully-shot espionage film.

*Sex and Lucia* (2002, 71%)
Beneath the gratuitous nudity lies a complex and visually striking movie.

*Intimacy* (2001, 65%)
Acted out with both physical and psychological nakedness by its two leads, *Intimacy* is an unflinchingly honest look at alienation.

*9 1/2 Weeks* (1986, 64%)
*9 1/2 Weeks*‘ famously steamy sex scenes titillate though the drama unfolding between the beddings is relatively standard for the genre.

*Wild Things* (1998, 64%)
*Wild Things* is a delightfully salacious, flesh-exposed romp that also requires a high degree of love for trash cinema.

*The Dreamers* (2004, 61%)
Though lushly atmospheric, *The Dreamers* doesn’t engage or provoke as much as it should.

*Henry & June* (1990, 60%)
*Henry & June* celebrates sensuality and passion, though the portentous filmmaking drags it down by a large degree.

*Crash* (1996, 58%)
Despite the surprisingly distant, clinical direction, *Crash*‘s explicit premise and sex is classic Cronenberg territory.

*Basic Instinct* (1992, 54%)
Unevenly echoing the work of Alfred Hitchcock, *Basic Instinct* contains a star-making performance from Sharon Stone but is ultimately undone by its problematic, overly lurid plot.

*Sleeping Beauty* (2011, 49%)
*Sleeping Beauty*‘s provocative premise and luminous art design is hampered by a clinical, remote presentation, delivering boredom and shock in equal measure.

*Romance* (1999, 47%)
*Romance* is a slim look into a woman’s sexual psyche, with sex scenes that slightly excite while exploring human emotions.

*Color of Night* (1994, 46%)
Bruce willie shot aside, the only other things popping out in *Color of Night* are some ridiculous plot contortions and majorly camp moments.

*Love* (2015, 41%)
*Love* sees writer-director Gaspar Noé delivering some of his warmest and most personal work; unfortunately, it’s also among his most undeveloped and least compelling.

*Caligula* (1979, 24%)
Endlessly perverse and indulgent, *Caligula* throws in hardcore sex every time the plot threatens to get interesting.

*9 Songs* (2005, 24%)
The unerotic sex scenes quickly become tedious to watch, and the lovers lack the personality necessary to make viewers care about them.

*3-D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstacy* (2011, 22%)
Fitfully amusing until *3-D Sex and Zen* takes a casual, nearly positive stance on rape and sexual torture.

*Killing Me Softly* (2003, 0%)
Respected director Chen Kaige’s first English-language film is a spectacularly misguided erotic thriller, with ludicrous plot twists and cringe-worthy dialogue.

With two more sequels to Fifty Shades of Grey on their way (and Marlon Wayans’ parody Fifty Shades of Black now in theaters), we thought it only proper to shine a light on a whole bevy of films that explored the sensual side of cinema and the actors that went along for the ride.

**Fifty Shades of Grey** – Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan

**Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!** – Antonio Banderas and Victoria Abril

**Blue is the Warmest Color** – Adèle Exarchopoulos and Léa Seydoux

**Risky Business** – Tom Cruise and Rebecca De Mornay

**Fatal Attraction** – Michael Douglas and Glenn Close

**Bound** – Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly

**Basic Instinct** – Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas

**Twilight: Breaking Dawn – Pt.1** – Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson

**Black Swan** – Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis

**Wild Things** – Matt Dillon, Denise Richards and Neve Campbell

**Indecent Proposal** – Robert Redford, Woody Harrelson and Demi Moore

**Don’t Look Now** – Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland

**Unfaithful** – Diane Lane and Olivier Martinez

**9 ½ Weeks** – Kim Basinger and Mickey Rourke

**Last Tango in Paris** – Marlon Brando and Marie Schneider

**Jungle Fever** – Wesley Snipes and Annabella Sciorra

**Killing Me Softly** – Heather Graham and Joseph Fiennes

**Original Sin** – Angelina Jolie and Antonio Banderas

**Lust, Caution** – Tang Wei and Tony Leung Chue-wai

**Mulholland Drive** – Naomi Watts and Laura Harring

**Single White Female** – Jennifer Jason Lee and Steven Weber

**Sliver** – Sharon Stone and William Baldwin

**Wild At Heart** – Laura Dern and Nicolas Cage

**Monster’s Ball** – Billy Bob Thornton and Halle Berry

**Showgirls** – Elizabeth Berkley and Kyle MacLachlan

**Secretary** – James Spader and Maggie Gyllenhaal

**Betty Blue** – Béatrice Dalle and Jean-Hugues Anglade

**Body Heat** – William Hurt and Kathleen Turner

**Chloe** – Julianne Moore and Amanda Seyfried

**Devil in the Flesh** – Maruschka Detmers and Federico Pitzalis

**Dressed to Kill** – Angie Dickinson and Robbie L. McDermott/Ken Baker

**In The Cut** – Meg Ryan and Mark Ruffalo

**The Lover** – Jane March and Tony Leung Ka-fai

**Passion** (2013) – Rachel McAdams and Noomi Rapace

**White Palace** – James Spader and Susan Sarandon

**Wild Orchid** – Mickey Rourke and Carré Otis

**Angel Heart** – Mickey Rourke and Lisa Bonet

**Color of Night** – Bruce Willis and Jane March

**The Big Easy** – Dennis Quaid and Ellen Barkin

**The Canyons** – Lindsay Lohan and James Deen

**Crash** (1996) – Elias Koteas and Deborah Kara Unger

**Eyes Wide Shut** – Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman

**The Last Seduction** – Linda Fiorentino and Bill Pullman

**Nymphomaniac** – Charlotte Gainsbourg & everyone

**Bitter Moon** – Hugh Grant and Emmanuelle Seigner

**The Cook,The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover** – Richard Bohringer, Michael Gambon, Alan Howard and Helen Mirren

**Two Moon Junction** – Sherilyn Fenn and Richard Tyson

**The Piano Teacher** – Isabelle Huppert and Benoît Magimel

**Blue Velvet** – Dennis Hopper and Isabella Rossellini

Nude scenes: we love them. Well, most of the time, anyway.

Every so often, a film comes along that contains nudity that transcends “gratuitous” (hooray for Porky’s!) and wanders into “oh dear God, my eyes, please help me” territory. We’ve all been there, whether it was getting that extra bit of Bacon during Wild Things‘ opening weekend, or stumbling across Dennis Hopper without his pants on during a late-night Cinemax airing of Carried Away — but thankfully, Papermag‘s Cinemaniac is here to help you navigate the pitfalls of unclothed celebrities, with a list of the Top Ten Worst Nude Scenes of All Time.

The list is as cruelly humorous as you’d expect — perfect for a Friday, in other words — but we’ll save the prose for those of you who want to follow the link. In the meantime, here’s the list:

Philip Seymour Hoffman, Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead
Donald Sutherland, Space Cowboys
Kathy Bates, At Play in the Fields of the Lord
John Gielgud, Prospero’s Books
Julie Andrews, S.O.B.
Burgess Meredith, Such Good Friends
Terry Bradshaw, Failure to Launch
Jessica Tandy, Camilla
Jay North, Maya
Patrick Dempsey, Some Girls

As the article puts it when referencing Dempsey’s Some Girls scene, “some things are better left to the imagination.” What’s on your personal list of Worst Nude Scenes of All Time?

Source: Papermag

A recent interview with game-to-film auteur Uwe Boll over at GameDaily BIZ has the filmmaker discussing his plans regarding the "BloodRayne" sequel (perhaps a trilogy!), as well as the status of his epic, "In The Name of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale," not to mention even more projects in the making.

With a $60 million budget (!), Boll has completed "Dungeon Siege" and has trimmed it from nearly three hours to a two-hour running time before it debuts in his homeland of Germany this summer. However, the most eager of fans can look forward to the original director’s cut in all its glory once the film lands on DVD. Despite a cast including Ray Liotta, Jason Statham, John Rhys-Davies, and Burt Reynolds, Boll is still seeking North American distribution.

Meanwhile, Boll has proceed with "BloodRayne 2," with leading lady Natassia Malthe replacing the original’s Kristanna Loken, who may very well return for a proposed third film, set in World War II, should the Western sequel make back its $8.5 million budget.

"Rayne’s still using her swords to fight with, but she also has weapons because it’s the Wild West," said Boll. "It will be a darker, creepier atmosphere with lots of vampire bloodsucking, but not the type of butchering we did with the first film."

Soon after, Boll plans to complete "Postal" (in which he appears – as himself) and "Seed," not to mention an adaptation of "Far Cry." Because of such a full workload, he has passed on directing duties for the "Alone in the Dark" sequel to its writers, Michael Roesch and Peter Scheerer. While Boll may still produce the sequel, it has to yet to be confirmed whether lead Christian Slater will return.

Boll: "If he accepts that, he’s the first choice to play him as Edward Carnby again. If he doesn’t, I think we should go for someone who looks like Edward Carnby."

If you’re a big fan of 1998’s tongue-in-cheek adultery thriller "Wild Things," then you’ll be pleased to know that the director (John McNaughton), the screenwriter (Stephen Peters), and two of the lovely leads (Neve Campbell & Denise Richards) are planning to reunite for "Backstabbers."

Says Variety: "Mandalay is rounding up a "Wild Things" reunion.

Company has made a deal with "Wild Things" helmer John McNaughton to direct "Backstabbers," penned by Stephen Peters, who wrote the 1998 sexy thriller starring Denise Richards, Neve Campbell, Matt Dillon and Kevin Bacon.

Richards and Campbell are in talks to reteam in "Backstabbers." Mandalay and producers are currently rounding out the rest of the pic’s package.

Story is described as a sexy caper about a rich New York man who masterminds his wife’s kidnapping unaware that his mistress and bodyguard are going to double-cross him."

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All Bill Murray Movies Ranked

Rock the Kasbah (2015) 7%

Larger Than Life (1996) 11%

Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (2006) 12%

Garfield: The Movie (2004) 14%

A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III (2012) 16%

Hyde Park on Hudson (2012) 38%

The Limits of Control (2009) 43%

Space Jam (1996) 44%

Kingpin (1996) 51%

Get Smart (2008) 51%

Ghostbusters II (1989) 55%

City of Ember (2008) 53%

The Dead Don't Die (2019) 55%

The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou (2004) 57%

Hamlet (2000) 59%

Wild Things (1998) 65%

Cradle Will Rock (1999) 65%

Coffee and Cigarettes (2003) 63%

Charlie's Angels (2000) 68%

A Very Murray Christmas (2015) 68%

Scrooged (1988) 71%

The Darjeeling Limited (2007) 69%

Meatballs (1979) 73%

Caddyshack (1980) 73%

Ghostbusters (2016) 74%

St. Vincent (2014) 78%

The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) 81%

Quick Change (1990) 84%

What About Bob? (1991) 82%

Get Low (2009) 84%

On the Rocks (2020) 87%

Broken Flowers (2005) 87%

Stripes (1981) 88%

Zombieland (2009) 89%

Tootsie (1982) 91%

Little Shop of Horrors (1986) 91%

Rushmore (1998) 90%

Isle of Dogs (2018) 90%

Ed Wood (1994) 92%

The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) 92%

Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) 93%

Moonrise Kingdom (2012) 93%

The Jungle Book (2016) 94%

Rock the Kasbah (2015)
7%

Larger Than Life (1996)
11%

Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties (2006)
12%

Garfield: The Movie (2004)
14%

A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III (2012)
16%

Hyde Park on Hudson (2012)
38%

The Limits of Control (2009)
43%

Space Jam (1996)
44%

Kingpin (1996)
51%

Get Smart (2008)
51%

Ghostbusters II (1989)
55%

City of Ember (2008)
53%

The Dead Don't Die (2019)
55%

The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou (2004)
57%

Hamlet (2000)
59%

Wild Things (1998)
65%

Cradle Will Rock (1999)
65%

Coffee and Cigarettes (2003)
63%

Charlie's Angels (2000)
68%

A Very Murray Christmas (2015)
68%

Scrooged (1988)
71%

The Darjeeling Limited (2007)
69%

Meatballs (1979)
73%

Caddyshack (1980)
73%

Ghostbusters (2016)
74%

St. Vincent (2014)
78%

The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
81%

Quick Change (1990)
84%

What About Bob? (1991)
82%

Get Low (2009)
84%

On the Rocks (2020)
87%

Broken Flowers (2005)
87%

Stripes (1981)
88%

Zombieland (2009)
89%

Tootsie (1982)
91%

Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
91%

Rushmore (1998)
90%

Isle of Dogs (2018)
90%

Ed Wood (1994)
92%

The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
92%

Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
93%

Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
93%

The Jungle Book (2016)
94%

Lost in Translation (2003)
95%

Groundhog Day (1993)
94%

Ghostbusters (1984)
95%

Memento (2000)
93%

Synecdoche, New York (2008)
69%

The Irishman (2019)
95%

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
93%

Annihilation (2018)
88%

Magnolia (1999)
82%

12 Monkeys (1995)
88%

Zodiac (2007)
90%

Silence (2016)
83%

The Deer Hunter (1978)
86%

Parasite (2019)
99%

The Master (2012)
85%

The Game (1997)
77%

Inherent Vice (2014)
73%

Burning (2018)
95%

Vertigo (1958)
93%

The Tree of Life (2011)
86%

The Prestige (2006)
77%

Under the Skin (2013)
83%

Gattaca (1997)
82%

Life Is Beautiful (1997)
80%

Pan's Labyrinth (2006)
95%

Beaches (1988)
42%

Steel Magnolias (1989)
73%

Stepmom (1998)
45%

The Color Purple (1985)
73%

Terms of Endearment (1983)
81%

Toy Story 3 (2010)
98%

The Fault in Our Stars (2014)
81%

Wendy and Lucy (2008)
85%

Selena (1997)
67%

Up (2009)
98%

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
99%

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)
81%