The Best Movies of 2018

More movies being made than ever before! Coming out at an exponential clip! Yep, being a film buff in 2018 is a full-time gig. Fortunately, your presence here on Rotten Tomatoes has marked you as a person of discernible taste. So we propose to you, instead of watching all of the movies, how about just watching the best movies?

Presenting our list of The Best Movies of 2018! From micro-indies to big budget blockbusters, this is the good stuff from our wild and momentous year — every movie here scored high on the Tomatometer, enough to get stamped Certified Fresh. We only included movies with a theatrical release, and we ranked them – which means we can now crown the Best Movie of 2018. Is it horror smash A Quiet Place? Mega comic crossover Avengers: Infinity War? Hit documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Animated game-changer Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse? Or something else entirely? You’ll have to read on for the answer to that ultimate question, but we can tell you that some recent additions include a surprising appearance by Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again and yet another fantastic biographical documentary in McQueen, as well as a handful of festival hits like Sorry to Bother You, Blindspotting, and Eighth Grade. Happy watching!

(And if you’re feeling like 2018 just isn’t your year, turn to the future with 2019’s Most Anticipated Movies and 2020’s Most Anticipated Movies.)

#201 Gemini (2018) 72% #201 Adjusted Score: 74.623% Critics Consensus: A kaleidoscopic neo-noir, Gemini is a visually striking murder mystery with a convoluted but largely compelling plot and an impressive showing from Lola Kirke. Synopsis: A heinous crime tests the complex relationship between a tenacious personal assistant (Lola Kirke - MISTRESS AMERICA, MOZART IN THE... A heinous crime tests the complex relationship between a tenacious personal assistant (Lola Kirke - MISTRESS AMERICA, MOZART IN THE... [More] Starring: Lola Kirke, Zoë Kravitz, John Cho, Greta Lee Directed By: Aaron Katz (II)

#200 Final Portrait (2018) 73% #200 Adjusted Score: 77.991% Critics Consensus: Final Portrait finds writer-director Stanley Tucci patiently telling a quietly absorbing story, brought to life by a talented ensemble led by Geoffrey Rush and Armie Hammer. Synopsis: FINAL PORTRAIT is the story of the touching and offbeat friendship between American writer and art-lover James Lord and Alberto... FINAL PORTRAIT is the story of the touching and offbeat friendship between American writer and art-lover James Lord and Alberto... [More] Starring: Geoffrey Rush, Armie Hammer, Clémence Poésy, Tony Shalhoub Directed By: Stanley Tucci

#197 Smallfoot (2018) 75% #197 Adjusted Score: 79.852% Critics Consensus: Smallfoot offers a colorful distraction that should keep younger viewers entertained - and a story whose message might even resonate with older audiences. Synopsis: An animated adventure for all ages, with original music and an all-star cast, Smallfoot turns the Bigfoot legend upside down... An animated adventure for all ages, with original music and an all-star cast, Smallfoot turns the Bigfoot legend upside down... [More] Starring: Channing Tatum, James Corden, Zendaya, Common Directed By: Karey Kirkpatrick

#194 Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist (2018) 78% #194 Adjusted Score: 79.74% Critics Consensus: Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist takes a thoroughly entertaining -- albeit necessarily incomplete -- look at the life and career of a British fashion pioneer. Synopsis: Since igniting the punk movement with ex-partner and Sex Pistols' manager Malcolm McLaren, Dame Vivienne Westwood has been redefining British... Since igniting the punk movement with ex-partner and Sex Pistols' manager Malcolm McLaren, Dame Vivienne Westwood has been redefining British... [More] Starring: Vivienne Westwood Directed By: Lorna Tucker

#193 Destroyer (2018) 73% #193 Adjusted Score: 84.308% Critics Consensus: Destroyer's grueling narrative is as uncompromising as Nicole Kidman's central performance, which adds extra layers to a challenging film that leaves a lingering impact. Synopsis: Destroyer follows the moral and existential odyssey of LAPD detective Erin Bell who, as a young cop, was placed undercover... Destroyer follows the moral and existential odyssey of LAPD detective Erin Bell who, as a young cop, was placed undercover... [More] Starring: Nicole Kidman, Sebastian Stan, Toby Kebbell, Tatiana Maslany Directed By: Karyn Kusama

#190 The Escape (2018) 76% #190 Adjusted Score: 77.136% Critics Consensus: The Escape probes gender mores while surveying the wreckage of a marriage -- and offering the underrated Gemma Arterton another opportunity to prove her dramatic mettle. Synopsis: A woman sets out to reclaim her life in this stirring, emotionally rich look at what it means to start... A woman sets out to reclaim her life in this stirring, emotionally rich look at what it means to start... [More] Starring: Gemma Arterton, Dominic Cooper, Frances Barber, Jalil Lespert Directed By: Dominic Savage

#188 Black '47 (2018) 78% #188 Adjusted Score: 79.554% Critics Consensus: Black '47 anchors its grim and gritty action in deceptively deep genre storytelling, although its epic ambitions arguably exceed its grasp. Synopsis: One man's ruthless pursuit of justice plays out against the darkest chapter of Irish history in this riveting revenge thriller.... One man's ruthless pursuit of justice plays out against the darkest chapter of Irish history in this riveting revenge thriller.... [More] Starring: Hugo Weaving, James Frecheville, Stephen Rea, Jim Broadbent Directed By: Lance Daly

#187 Mid90s (2018) 80% #187 Adjusted Score: 89.404% Critics Consensus: Mid90s tells a clear-eyed yet nostalgic coming-of-age tale that might mark the start of an auspicious new career for debuting writer-director Jonah Hill. Synopsis: Mid90s follows Stevie, a thirteen-year-old in 90s-era LA who spends his summer navigating between his troubled home life and a... Mid90s follows Stevie, a thirteen-year-old in 90s-era LA who spends his summer navigating between his troubled home life and a... [More] Starring: Sunny Suljic, Lucas Hedges, Na-kel Smith, Ryder McLaughlin Directed By: Jonah Hill

#185 Dark River (2018) 80% #185 Adjusted Score: 81.74% Critics Consensus: Dark River is just as bleak as its title would suggest, but solidly conceived characters and a standout performance from Ruth Wilson make it worth diving in. Synopsis: Following the death of her father, Alice (Golden Globe (R)-winner Ruth Wilson, "The Affair") returns to her home village for... Following the death of her father, Alice (Golden Globe (R)-winner Ruth Wilson, "The Affair") returns to her home village for... [More] Starring: Ruth Wilson, Mark Stanley, Sean Bean, Shane Attwooll Directed By: Clio Barnard

#184 I Kill Giants (2018) 77% #184 Adjusted Score: 78.88% Critics Consensus: I Kill Giants' moody magical realism sometimes slips into the mundane, but impressive CGI and a powerhouse performance by Madison Wolfe pack an unexpected punch. Synopsis: An oddball girl named Barbara Thorson regularly brings a Norse warhammer to her middle school, and has a detailed imaginary... An oddball girl named Barbara Thorson regularly brings a Norse warhammer to her middle school, and has a detailed imaginary... [More] Starring: Imogen Poots, Jennifer Ehle, Madison Wolfe, Noel Clarke Directed By: Anders Walter

#183 The King (2018) 77% #183 Adjusted Score: 80.459% Critics Consensus: The King pursues a wildly ambitious thesis through some fairly bumpy territory, but emerges as a provocative and insightful look at modern America. Synopsis: Forty years after the death of Elvis Presley, two-time Sundance Grand Jury winner Eugene Jarecki's new film takes the King's... Forty years after the death of Elvis Presley, two-time Sundance Grand Jury winner Eugene Jarecki's new film takes the King's... [More] Starring: Alec Baldwin, Tony Brown, James Carville, Chuck D. Directed By: Eugene Jarecki

#181 Breath (2018) 80% #181 Adjusted Score: 81.322% Critics Consensus: A coming of age drama with a surfing twist, Breath navigates seemingly familiar waters -- but has surprising depth below the surface. Synopsis: Based on the award-winning, international best-selling novel by Tim Winton, Simon Baker's directorial debut BREATH follows two teenage boys, Pikelet... Based on the award-winning, international best-selling novel by Tim Winton, Simon Baker's directorial debut BREATH follows two teenage boys, Pikelet... [More] Starring: Simon Baker, Samson Coulter, Elizabeth Debicki, Richard Roxburgh Directed By: Simon Baker

#178 Alpha (2018) 80% #178 Adjusted Score: 85.131% Critics Consensus: Well-acted and beautifully filmed, Alpha offers a canine-assisted epic adventure that blends rousing action with an extra helping of canine charm. Synopsis: An epic adventure set in the last Ice Age,ALPHAtells a fascinating, visually stunning story that shines a light on the... An epic adventure set in the last Ice Age,ALPHAtells a fascinating, visually stunning story that shines a light on the... [More] Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Leonor Varela, Natassia Malthe Directed By: Albert Hughes

#176 Unsane (2018) 80% #176 Adjusted Score: 89.822% Critics Consensus: Unsane unleashes Steven Soderbergh's inner B-movie maestro, wading into timeless psychological thriller territory and giving it a high-tech filmmaking spin. Synopsis: A young woman is involuntarily committed to a mental institution where she is confronted by her greatest fear--but is it... A young woman is involuntarily committed to a mental institution where she is confronted by her greatest fear--but is it... [More] Starring: Claire Foy, Joshua Leonard, Juno Temple, Aimee Mullins Directed By: Steven Soderbergh

#175 Halloween (2018) 79% #175 Adjusted Score: 95.231% Critics Consensus: Halloween largely wipes the slate clean after decades of disappointing sequels, ignoring increasingly elaborate mythology in favor of basic - yet still effective - ingredients. Synopsis: Jamie Lee Curtis returns to her iconic role as Laurie Strode, who comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers,... Jamie Lee Curtis returns to her iconic role as Laurie Strode, who comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers,... [More] Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, Will Patton Directed By: David Gordon Green

#174 Love, Cecil (2018) 82% #174 Adjusted Score: 83.09% Critics Consensus: Love, Cecil shines a warm - and long overdue - spotlight on the work of an Oscar-winning talent whose contributions to classic cinema are too often overlooked. Synopsis: Documentarian Lisa Immordino Vreeland presents an engaging portrait of the visionary Cecil Beaton. Known for his astounding work ethic and... Documentarian Lisa Immordino Vreeland presents an engaging portrait of the visionary Cecil Beaton. Known for his astounding work ethic and... [More] Starring: Cecil Beaton Directed By: Lisa Immordino Vreeland

#173 The Party (2018) 82% #173 Adjusted Score: 88.338% Critics Consensus: Old-fashioned charm meets sharp wit and modern social satire in The Party, a biting comedy carried by a shining performance from Patricia Clarkson. Synopsis: In Sally Potter's new dark comedy THE PARTY, Janet (Kristin Scott Thomas) is hosting an intimate gathering of friends in... In Sally Potter's new dark comedy THE PARTY, Janet (Kristin Scott Thomas) is hosting an intimate gathering of friends in... [More] Starring: Patricia Clarkson, Bruno Ganz, Cherry Jones, Emily Mortimer Directed By: Sally Potter

#172 Boy Erased (2018) 80% #172 Adjusted Score: 90.89% Critics Consensus: Anchored in empathy by writer-director-star Joel Edgerton, Boy Erased proves the road to complex, powerfully performed drama can also be paved with good intentions. Synopsis: "Boy Erased" tells the story of Jared (Hedges), the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, who... "Boy Erased" tells the story of Jared (Hedges), the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, who... [More] Starring: Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe, Joel Edgerton Directed By: Joel Edgerton

#168 Green Book (2018) 78% #168 Adjusted Score: 93.395% Critics Consensus: Green Book takes audiences on an excessively smooth ride through bumpy subject matter, although Mahershala Ali and Viggo Mortensen's performances add necessary depth. Synopsis: When Tony Lip (Mortensen), a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley... When Tony Lip (Mortensen), a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley... [More] Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini, Don Stark Directed By: Peter Farrelly

#167 Beirut (2018) 82% #167 Adjusted Score: 87.084% Critics Consensus: Beirut tells a complex, tightly plotted tale of international intrigue, further elevated by strong central performances from Jon Hamm and Rosamund Pike. Synopsis: Caught in the crossfires of civil war, CIA operatives (Rosamund Pike, Dean Norris) must send a former U.S. diplomat (Jon... Caught in the crossfires of civil war, CIA operatives (Rosamund Pike, Dean Norris) must send a former U.S. diplomat (Jon... [More] Starring: Jon Hamm, Rosamund Pike, Dean Norris, Shea Whigham Directed By: Brad Anderson

#166 Overlord (2018) 81% #166 Adjusted Score: 90.171% Critics Consensus: Part revisionist war drama, part zombie thriller, and part all-out genre gorefest, Overlord offers A-level fun for B-movie fans of multiple persuasions. Synopsis: With only hours until D-Day, a team of American paratroopers drop into Nazi-occupied France to carry out a mission that's... With only hours until D-Day, a team of American paratroopers drop into Nazi-occupied France to carry out a mission that's... [More] Starring: Jovan Adepo, Wyatt Russell, Pilou Asbæk, Mathilde Ollivier Directed By: Julius Avery

#163 Early Man (2018) 80% #163 Adjusted Score: 87.081% Critics Consensus: Early Man isn't quite as evolved as Aardman's best work, but still retains the unique visuals and sweet humor that have made the studio a favorite among animation enthusiasts. Synopsis: In this stop-motion animated comedy set in prehistoric times, a tribe of primitive hunters are displaced from their homes by... In this stop-motion animated comedy set in prehistoric times, a tribe of primitive hunters are displaced from their homes by... [More] Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston, Maisie Williams, Timothy Spall Directed By:

#162 Fahrenheit 11/9 (2018) 82% #162 Adjusted Score: 89.453% Critics Consensus: Fahrenheit 11/9 finds Michael Moore in fine fighting form, delivering a political call to action that ranks among his most effective works. Synopsis: Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 11/9" is a provocative and comedic look at the times in which we live. It will explore... Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 11/9" is a provocative and comedic look at the times in which we live. It will explore... [More] Starring: Michael Moore Directed By: Michael Moore

#159 Instant Family (2018) 81% #159 Adjusted Score: 87.013% Critics Consensus: Instant Family may not quite capture the complexity of real-life adoption, but fittingly for the unconditional bond it honors, this flawed yet well-intentioned dramedy is ultimately worth the investment. Synopsis: When Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie (Rose Byrne) decide to start a family, they stumble into the world of foster... When Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie (Rose Byrne) decide to start a family, they stumble into the world of foster... [More] Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Octavia Spencer, Tig Notaro Directed By: Sean Anders

#157 Chappaquiddick (2018) 81% #157 Adjusted Score: 86.549% Critics Consensus: Chappaquidick can't help leaving some of this true story's most intriguing questions unanswered, but it's bolstered by outstanding work from Jason Clarke in the central role. Synopsis: In the riveting suspense drama, CHAPPAQUIDDICK, the scandal and mysterious events surrounding the tragic drowning of a young woman, as... In the riveting suspense drama, CHAPPAQUIDDICK, the scandal and mysterious events surrounding the tragic drowning of a young woman, as... [More] Starring: Jason Clarke, Kate Mara, Ed Helms, Bruce Dern Directed By: John Curran

#155 Molly's Game (2018) 81% #155 Adjusted Score: 93.794% Critics Consensus: Powered by an intriguing story and a pair of outstanding performances from Jessica Chastain and Idris Elba, Molly's Game marks a solid debut for writer-director Aaron Sorkin. Synopsis: MOLLY'S GAME is based on the true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive... MOLLY'S GAME is based on the true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive... [More] Starring: Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba, Kevin Costner, Michael Cera Directed By: Aaron Sorkin

#154 Mohawk (2018) 84% #154 Adjusted Score: 84.997% Critics Consensus: Mohawk delivers effective period horror while skillfully weaving in sociopolitical subtext that pushes the film past genre -- and budgetary -- constraints. Synopsis: After one of her tribe sets an American camp ablaze, a young Mohawk warrior finds herself pursued by a contingent... After one of her tribe sets an American camp ablaze, a young Mohawk warrior finds herself pursued by a contingent... [More] Starring: Kaniehtiio Horn, Ezra Buzzington, Eamon Farren, Justin Rain Directed By: Ted Geoghegan

#153 Monsters and Men (2018) 84% #153 Adjusted Score: 86.669% Critics Consensus: Well-acted and visually stylish, Monsters and Men tells its timely story with enough compassion and complexity to make up for occasionally uneven execution. Synopsis: One night, in front of a bodega in Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy neighborhood, Manny Ortega witnesses a white police officer wrongfully gun... One night, in front of a bodega in Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy neighborhood, Manny Ortega witnesses a white police officer wrongfully gun... [More] Starring: John David Washington, Chanté Adams, Rob Morgan Directed By:

#151 Puzzle (2018) 84% #151 Adjusted Score: 89.038% Critics Consensus: Puzzle transcends its quirky premise with honest emotion -- and Kelly Macdonald, whose nicely understated performance proves she's too often underutilized. Synopsis: PUZZLE is a closely observed portrait of Agnes, who has reached her early 40s without ever venturing far from home,... PUZZLE is a closely observed portrait of Agnes, who has reached her early 40s without ever venturing far from home,... [More] Starring: Kelly Macdonald, Irrfan Khan, David Denman, Bubba Weiler Directed By: Marc Turtletaub

#150 Blockers (2018) 84% #150 Adjusted Score: 93.45% Critics Consensus: Blockers puts a gender-swapped spin on the teen sex comedy -- one elevated by strong performances, a smartly funny script, and a surprisingly enlightened perspective. Synopsis: When three parents stumble upon their daughters' pact to lose their virginity at prom, they launch a covert one-night operation... When three parents stumble upon their daughters' pact to lose their virginity at prom, they launch a covert one-night operation... [More] Starring: Leslie Mann, Ike Barinholtz, John Cena, Kathryn Newton Directed By: Kay Cannon

#148 Dumplin' (2018) 85% #148 Adjusted Score: 86.88% Critics Consensus: Elevated by a solid soundtrack and a terrific cast, Dumplin' offers sweetly uplifting drama that adds just enough new ingredients to a reliably comforting formula. Synopsis: Dumplin' (Danielle Macdonald) is the plus-size, teenage daughter of a former beauty queen (Jennifer Aniston), who signs up for her... Dumplin' (Danielle Macdonald) is the plus-size, teenage daughter of a former beauty queen (Jennifer Aniston), who signs up for her... [More] Starring: Danielle MacDonald, Jennifer Aniston, Luke Benward, Odeya Rush Directed By: Anne Fletcher

#147 Deadpool 2 (2018) 83% #147 Adjusted Score: 101.135% Critics Consensus: Though it threatens to buckle under the weight of its meta gags, Deadpool 2 is a gory, gleeful lampoon of the superhero genre buoyed by Ryan Reynolds' undeniable charm. Synopsis: After surviving a near fatal bovine attack, a disfigured cafeteria chef (Wade Wilson) struggles to fulfill his dream of becoming... After surviving a near fatal bovine attack, a disfigured cafeteria chef (Wade Wilson) struggles to fulfill his dream of becoming... [More] Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin, Julian Dennison Directed By: David Leitch

#144 Pope Francis - A Man of His Word (2018) 82% #144 Adjusted Score: 84.576% Critics Consensus: Pope Francis - A Man of His Word offers a compelling look at the pontiff's ideas and message, even if its distance from the man means it won't win many new converts. Synopsis: Wim Wenders' new documentary, "Pope Francis - A Man of His Word," is intended to be a personal journey with... Wim Wenders' new documentary, "Pope Francis - A Man of His Word," is intended to be a personal journey with... [More] Starring: Pope Francis Directed By: Wim Wenders

#143 The Final Year (2018) 84% #143 Adjusted Score: 87.877% Critics Consensus: The Final Year uses director Greg Barker's wide-ranging access to take a detailed inside look at the closing months of the Obama administration. Synopsis: THE FINAL YEAR is a unique insiders' account of President Barack Obama's foreign policy team during their last year in... THE FINAL YEAR is a unique insiders' account of President Barack Obama's foreign policy team during their last year in... [More] Starring: John Kerry, Samantha Power, Ben Rhodes, Barack Obama Directed By:

#141 Disobedience (2018) 84% #141 Adjusted Score: 92.428% Critics Consensus: Disobedience explores a variety of thought-provoking themes, bolstered by gripping work from leads Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams, and Alessandro Nivola. Synopsis: From Sebastián Lelio, the director of the Academy Award-winning A Fantastic Woman, the film follows a woman as she returns... From Sebastián Lelio, the director of the Academy Award-winning A Fantastic Woman, the film follows a woman as she returns... [More] Starring: Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams, Alessandro Nivola, Cara Horgan Directed By: Sebastián Lelio

#140 The Wife (2018) 86% #140 Adjusted Score: 95.264% Critics Consensus: The Wife relies on the strength of Glenn Close's performance to drive home the power of its story -- and she proves thoroughly, grippingly up to the task. Synopsis: After nearly forty years of marriage, JOAN and JOE CASTLEMAN (Glenn Close and Jonathan Pryce) are complements. Where Joe is... After nearly forty years of marriage, JOAN and JOE CASTLEMAN (Glenn Close and Jonathan Pryce) are complements. Where Joe is... [More] Starring: Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Christian Slater, Max Irons Directed By: Björn Runge

#137 Nancy (2018) 84% #137 Adjusted Score: 85.694% Critics Consensus: Nancy is an uncomfortable watch, but worth the effort thanks to Andrea Riseborough's central performance -- and writer-director Christina Choe's powerful empathy for her character's dangerously misguided choices. Synopsis: NANCY is a provocative psychological thriller about love, intimacy, and trust - and what happens when lies become truth. Craving... NANCY is a provocative psychological thriller about love, intimacy, and trust - and what happens when lies become truth. Craving... [More] Starring: Andrea Riseborough, J. Smith-Cameron, Ann Dowd, John Leguizamo Directed By: Christina Choe

#136 Monrovia, Indiana (2018) 84% #136 Adjusted Score: 85.833% Critics Consensus: Monrovia, Indiana finds Frederick Wiseman observing the citizens of one small American town with his typically patient - and ultimately revealing - approach. Synopsis: Forty-six million Americans live in rural, small town America. These towns were once the backbone of American life. While their... Forty-six million Americans live in rural, small town America. These towns were once the backbone of American life. While their... [More] Starring: Directed By: Frederick Wiseman

#132 Tully (2018) 87% #132 Adjusted Score: 98.865% Critics Consensus: Tully delves into the modern parenthood experience with an admirably deft blend of humor and raw honesty, brought to life by an outstanding performance by Charlize Theron. Synopsis: A new comedy from Academy Award (R)-nominated director Jason Reitman ("Up in the Air") and Academy Award (R)-winning screenwriter Diablo... A new comedy from Academy Award (R)-nominated director Jason Reitman ("Up in the Air") and Academy Award (R)-winning screenwriter Diablo... [More] Starring: Charlize Theron, Mackenzie Davis, Mark Duplass, Ron Livingston Directed By: Jason Reitman

#130 Mountain (2018) 87% #130 Adjusted Score: 89.251% Critics Consensus: Mountain offers a visually thrilling -- and surprisingly affecting -- look at man's relationship with some of Earth's most imposing natural wonders. Synopsis: Only three centuries ago, setting out to climb a mountain would have been considered close to lunacy. Mountains were places... Only three centuries ago, setting out to climb a mountain would have been considered close to lunacy. Mountains were places... [More] Starring: Willem Dafoe Directed By: Jennifer Peedom

#129 Cargo (2018) 88% #129 Adjusted Score: 90.437% Critics Consensus: Cargo takes a refreshingly character-driven approach to the zombie genre that's further distinguished by its Australian setting and Martin Freeman's terrific lead performance. Synopsis: Stranded in rural Australia in the aftermath of a violent pandemic, an infected father desperately seeks a new home for... Stranded in rural Australia in the aftermath of a violent pandemic, an infected father desperately seeks a new home for... [More] Starring: Martin Freeman, Natasha Wanganeen, David Gulpilil, Anthony Hayes Directed By: Yolanda Ramke, Ben Howling

#126 Colette (2018) 87% #126 Adjusted Score: 95.939% Critics Consensus: Formally familiar but a brilliant match for its lead, Colette is a thoroughly entertaining biopic and an overdue testament to Keira Knightley's underrated gifts. Synopsis: After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as "Willy" (Dominic West), Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (Keira Knightley) is transplanted from her... After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as "Willy" (Dominic West), Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (Keira Knightley) is transplanted from her... [More] Starring: Keira Knightley, Dominic West, Eleanor Tomlinson, Fiona Shaw Directed By: Wash Westmoreland

#125 Upgrade (2018) 88% #125 Adjusted Score: 95.732% Critics Consensus: Like its augmented protagonist, Upgrade's old-fashioned innards get a high-tech boost -- one made even more powerful thanks to sharp humor and a solidly well-told story. Synopsis: After his wife is killed during a brutal mugging that also leaves him paralyzed, Grey Trace (Logan Marshall Green, SPIDER-MAN:... After his wife is killed during a brutal mugging that also leaves him paralyzed, Grey Trace (Logan Marshall Green, SPIDER-MAN:... [More] Starring: Logan Marshall-Green, Betty Gabriel, Harrison Gilbertson, Benedict Hardie Directed By: Leigh Whannell

#123 Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami (2018) 86% #123 Adjusted Score: 88.669% Critics Consensus: Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami takes an unconventional approach to the rock biopic, resulting in a compelling experience for fans and an intriguing, albeit confusing, primer for novices. Synopsis: This electrifying journey through the public and private worlds of pop culture mega-icon Grace Jones contrasts musical sequences with intimate... This electrifying journey through the public and private worlds of pop culture mega-icon Grace Jones contrasts musical sequences with intimate... [More] Starring: Grace Jones, Jean-Paul Goude Directed By: Sophie Fiennes

#121 Madeline's Madeline (2018) 88% #121 Adjusted Score: 92.573% Critics Consensus: Madeline's Madeline proves experimental cinema is alive and well -- and serves as a powerful calling card for Helena Howard in her big-screen debut. Synopsis: Madeline (newcomer Helena Howard) has become an integral part of a prestigious physical theater troupe. When the workshop's ambitious director... Madeline (newcomer Helena Howard) has become an integral part of a prestigious physical theater troupe. When the workshop's ambitious director... [More] Starring: Helena Howard, Okwui Okpokwasili, Julee Cerda, Miranda July Directed By: Josephine Decker

#119 Thoroughbreds (2018) 86% #119 Adjusted Score: 92.524% Critics Consensus: Thoroughbreds juggles genres with panache, delivering a well-written and refreshingly unpredictable entry in the teen thriller genre. Synopsis: Childhood friends Lily and Amanda reconnect in suburban Connecticut after years of growing apart. Lily has turned into a polished,... Childhood friends Lily and Amanda reconnect in suburban Connecticut after years of growing apart. Lily has turned into a polished,... [More] Starring: Olivia Cooke, Anya Taylor-Joy, Anton Yelchin, Paul Sparks Directed By: Cory Finley

#118 MATANGI/MAYA/M.I.A. (2018) 89% #118 Adjusted Score: 90.647% Critics Consensus: Matangi/Maya/M.I.A. makes up in energy and ambition what it lacks in objective distance, offering fans a personal perspective on a singular career. Synopsis: Drawn from a never-before-seen cache of personal footage spanning decades, this is an intimate portrait of the Sri Lankan artist... Drawn from a never-before-seen cache of personal footage spanning decades, this is an intimate portrait of the Sri Lankan artist... [More] Starring: Maya Arulpragasam Directed By: Stephen Loveridge

#116 Bodied (2018) 89% #116 Adjusted Score: 91.808% Critics Consensus: With its thorny themes and aggressive humor, Bodied dares to offend - and justifies its approach with a subversive comedy that edifies as it entertains. Synopsis: Bodied is the satirical story of Adam Merkin, a progressive grad student who becomes an accidental battle rapper whose success... Bodied is the satirical story of Adam Merkin, a progressive grad student who becomes an accidental battle rapper whose success... [More] Starring: Calum Worthy, Jackie Long, Rory Uphold, Charlamagne Tha God Directed By: Joseph Kahn

#115 Love, Gilda (2018) 88% #115 Adjusted Score: 91.134% Critics Consensus: Love, Gilda pays gentle, unequivocal tribute to its subject with more than enough of her genuine spirit to compensate for a lack of critical distance or truly fresh insight. Synopsis: LOVE, GILDA opens a unique window into the honest and whimsical world of beloved performer Gilda Radner, whose greatest role... LOVE, GILDA opens a unique window into the honest and whimsical world of beloved performer Gilda Radner, whose greatest role... [More] Starring: Gilda Radner, Andrew Alexander, Anne Beatts, Chevy Chase Directed By: Lisa DaPolito

#112 Whitney (2018) 87% #112 Adjusted Score: 93.385% Critics Consensus: Whitney shifts from soaring highs to heartbreaking lows with palpable emotion and grace befitting its singular subject. Synopsis: Whitney Houston broke more music industry records than any other female singer in history. With over 200 million album sales... Whitney Houston broke more music industry records than any other female singer in history. With over 200 million album sales... [More] Starring: Whitney Houston, Bobby Brown, Cissy Houston, Gary Garland Houston Directed By: Kevin Macdonald

#111 American Animals (2018) 88% #111 Adjusted Score: 96.753% Critics Consensus: American Animals tangles with a number of weighty themes, but never at the expense of delivering a queasily compelling true crime thriller. Synopsis: The unbelievable but true story of four young men who brazenly attempt to execute one of the most audacious art... The unbelievable but true story of four young men who brazenly attempt to execute one of the most audacious art... [More] Starring: Barry Keoghan, Evan Peters, Blake Jenner, Jared Abrahamson Directed By: Bart Layton

#109 Annihilation (2018) 88% #109 Adjusted Score: 101.491% 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: Based on Jeff VanderMeer's best-selling Southern Reach Trilogy, Annihilation stars Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, Tuva... Based on Jeff VanderMeer's best-selling Southern Reach Trilogy, Annihilation stars Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, Tuva... [More] Starring: Natalie Portman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson Directed By: Alex Garland

#108 The Post (2018) 88% #108 Adjusted Score: 105.485% Critics Consensus: The Post's period setting belies its bitingly timely themes, brought compellingly to life by director Steven Spielberg and an outstanding ensemble cast. Synopsis: Steven Spielberg directs Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks in The Post, a thrilling drama about the unlikely partnership between The... Steven Spielberg directs Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks in The Post, a thrilling drama about the unlikely partnership between The... [More] Starring: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Alison Brie, Sarah Paulson Directed By: Steven Spielberg

#106 First Man (2018) 86% #106 Adjusted Score: 105.528% Critics Consensus: First Man uses a personal focus to fuel a look back at a pivotal moment in human history - and takes audiences on a soaring dramatic journey along the way. Synopsis: On the heels of their six-time Academy Award (R)-winning smash, La La Land, Oscar (R)-winning director Damien Chazelle and star... On the heels of their six-time Academy Award (R)-winning smash, La La Land, Oscar (R)-winning director Damien Chazelle and star... [More] Starring: Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler Directed By: Damien Chazelle

#104 Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes (2018) 90% #104 Adjusted Score: 91.369% Critics Consensus: Divide & Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes offers an overview of the media mogul's rise and fall that proves as engrossing as it is deeply disturbing. Synopsis: DIVIDE AND CONQUER: THE STORY OF ROGER AILES sheds light on the current moment in American political life by following... DIVIDE AND CONQUER: THE STORY OF ROGER AILES sheds light on the current moment in American political life by following... [More] Starring: Directed By: Alexis Bloom

#101 Maria By Callas (2018) 91% #101 Adjusted Score: 93.669% Critics Consensus: Maria by Callas offers an intimate look at the life of a brilliantly talented artist whose absorbing story matches the operatic heights reached by her work. Synopsis: Tom Volf's MARIA BY CALLAS is the first film to tell the life story of the legendary Greek/American opera singer... Tom Volf's MARIA BY CALLAS is the first film to tell the life story of the legendary Greek/American opera singer... [More] Starring: Fanny Ardant, Joyce DiDonato, Maria Callas Directed By: Tom Volf

#99 Studio 54 (2018) 90% #99 Adjusted Score: 92.855% Critics Consensus: Studio 54 offers audiences an engrossing close-up look at an emblem of a decade's decadence - as well as its sobering aftermath. Synopsis: Studio 54 was the epicenter of 70s hedonism--a place that not only redefined the nightclub, but also came to symbolize... Studio 54 was the epicenter of 70s hedonism--a place that not only redefined the nightclub, but also came to symbolize... [More] Starring: Directed By: Matt Tyrnauer

#98 Skate Kitchen (2018) 89% #98 Adjusted Score: 92.226% Critics Consensus: Skate Kitchen takes a beguiling slice-of-life approach to its characters, approaching its timely themes with a light hand that serves the story well. Synopsis: In the first narrative feature from The Wolfpack director Crystal Moselle, Camille, an introverted teenage skateboarder (newcomer Rachelle Vinberg) from... In the first narrative feature from The Wolfpack director Crystal Moselle, Camille, an introverted teenage skateboarder (newcomer Rachelle Vinberg) from... [More] Starring: Jaden Smith, Dede Lovelace, Nina Moran, Kabrina Adams Directed By: Crystal Moselle

#94 Hereditary (2018) 89% #94 Adjusted Score: 105.138% Critics Consensus: Hereditary uses its classic setup as the framework for a harrowing, uncommonly unsettling horror film whose cold touch lingers long beyond the closing credits. Synopsis: When Ellen, the matriarch of the Graham family, passes away, her daughter's family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying... When Ellen, the matriarch of the Graham family, passes away, her daughter's family begins to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying... [More] Starring: Toni Collette, Milly Shapiro, Alex Wolff, Gabriel Byrne Directed By: Ari Aster

#92 Hal (2018) 90% #92 Adjusted Score: 91.322% Critics Consensus: Hal pays affectionate tribute to a filmmaker whose offscreen life proves as engaging as his best work. Synopsis: Although Hal Ashby directed a remarkable string of acclaimed, widely admired classics throughout the 1970s-HAROLD AND MAUDE, THE LAST DETAIL,... Although Hal Ashby directed a remarkable string of acclaimed, widely admired classics throughout the 1970s-HAROLD AND MAUDE, THE LAST DETAIL,... [More] Starring: Directed By: Amy Scott

#90 Set It Up (2018) 92% #90 Adjusted Score: 93.74% Critics Consensus: Set It Up follows the long-established outlines of the rom-com template -- and in the process, proves there's still substantial pleasure to be wrought from familiar formulas. Synopsis: Harper and Charlie are overworked, underpaid assistants wasting their 20s slaving away for bosses who treat them like dirt and... Harper and Charlie are overworked, underpaid assistants wasting their 20s slaving away for bosses who treat them like dirt and... [More] Starring: Zoey Deutch, Glen Powell , Lucy Liu, Taye Diggs Directed By: Claire Scanlon

#87 Widows (2018) 91% #87 Adjusted Score: 108.996% Critics Consensus: Widows rounds up a stellar ensemble for a heist thriller that mixes popcorn entertainment with a message - and marks another artistic leap for director Steve McQueen. Synopsis: From Academy Award (R)-winning director Steve McQueen ("12 Years a Slave") and co-writer and bestselling author Gillian Flynn ("Gone Girl")... From Academy Award (R)-winning director Steve McQueen ("12 Years a Slave") and co-writer and bestselling author Gillian Flynn ("Gone Girl")... [More] Starring: Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, Cynthia Erivo Directed By: Steve McQueen (III)

#79 Phantom Thread (2018) 91% #79 Adjusted Score: 106.023% Critics Consensus: Phantom Thread's finely woven narrative is filled out nicely by humor, intoxicating romantic tension, and yet another impressively committed performance from Daniel Day-Lewis. Synopsis: Set in the glamour of 1950's post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his sister Cyril (Lesley Manville)... Set in the glamour of 1950's post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his sister Cyril (Lesley Manville)... [More] Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Lesley Manville, Vicky Krieps Directed By: Paul Thomas Anderson

#78 Mirai (2018) 90% #78 Adjusted Score: 92.855% Critics Consensus: The simplicity and colorful warmth of Mirai's animation is underscored by a story with surprising - and deeply affecting - depth and emotional resonance. Synopsis: Fathom Events and GKIDS bring MIRAI, a daringly original story of love passed down through generations from acclaimed director Mamoru... Fathom Events and GKIDS bring MIRAI, a daringly original story of love passed down through generations from acclaimed director Mamoru... [More] Starring: Jaden Waldman, Victoria Grace (II) , John Cho, Rebecca Hall Directed By: Mamoru Hosoda

#77 Kusama: Infinity (2018) 94% #77 Adjusted Score: 95.88% Critics Consensus: Kusama: Infinity shines a richly deserved spotlight on its subject's brilliant work while opening a fascinating - albeit necessarily incomplete - window into her personal life. Synopsis: Now the top-selling female artist in the world, Yayoi Kusama overcame countless odds to bring her radical artistic vision to... Now the top-selling female artist in the world, Yayoi Kusama overcame countless odds to bring her radical artistic vision to... [More] Starring: Yayoi Kusama Directed By: Heather Lenz

#71 Mandy (2018) 91% #71 Adjusted Score: 101.286% Critics Consensus: Mandy's gonzo violence is fueled by a gripping performance by Nicolas Cage -- and anchored with palpable emotion conveyed between his volcanic outbursts. Synopsis: Pacific Northwest. 1983 AD. Outsiders Red Miller and Mandy Bloom lead a loving and peaceful existence. When their pine-scented haven... Pacific Northwest. 1983 AD. Outsiders Red Miller and Mandy Bloom lead a loving and peaceful existence. When their pine-scented haven... [More] Starring: Nicolas Cage, Andrea Riseborough, Linus Roache, Ned Dennehy Directed By: Panos Cosmatos

#70 Searching (2018) 92% #70 Adjusted Score: 102.472% Critics Consensus: Searching's timely premise and original execution are further bolstered by well-rounded characters brought to life by a talented cast. Synopsis: After David Kim (John Cho)'s 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a local investigation is opened and a detective is assigned to... After David Kim (John Cho)'s 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a local investigation is opened and a detective is assigned to... [More] Starring: John Cho, Debra Messing, Joseph Lee, Michelle La Directed By: Aneesh Chaganty

#65 Beast (2018) 92% #65 Adjusted Score: 97.688% Critics Consensus: Beast plays like bleak poetry, unfurling its psychological thrills while guided by its captivating leads and mesmerizing, visceral visuals. Synopsis: Moll is 27 and still living at home, stifled by the small island community around her and too beholden to... Moll is 27 and still living at home, stifled by the small island community around her and too beholden to... [More] Starring: Jessie Buckley, Johnny Flynn, Geraldine James, Charley Palmer Rothwell Directed By: Michael Pearce

#63 First Reformed (2018) 93% #63 Adjusted Score: 103.007% Critics Consensus: Brought to life by delicate work from writer-director Paul Schrader and elevated by a standout performance by Ethan Hawke, First Reformed takes a sensitive and suspenseful look at weighty themes. Synopsis: Reverend Ernst Toller (Ethan Hawke) is a solitary, middle-aged parish pastor at a small Dutch Reform church in upstate New... Reverend Ernst Toller (Ethan Hawke) is a solitary, middle-aged parish pastor at a small Dutch Reform church in upstate New... [More] Starring: Ethan Hawke, Amanda Seyfried, Cedric the Entertainer, Michael Gaston Directed By: Paul Schrader

#62 Bumblebee (2018) 91% #62 Adjusted Score: 101.332% Critics Consensus: Bumblebee proves it's possible to bring fun and a sense of wonder back to a bloated blockbuster franchise -- and sets up its own slate of sequels in the bargain. Synopsis: On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie... On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie... [More] Starring: Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, John Ortiz, Jason Drucker Directed By: Travis Knight

#60 24 Frames (2018) 92% #60 Adjusted Score: 93.415% Critics Consensus: 24 Frames offers Kiarostami fans one final, affecting reminder of what made this filmmaker a talent to treasure. Synopsis: For what would prove to be his final film, Iranian director AbbasKiarostami gave himself a challenge: to create a dialogue... For what would prove to be his final film, Iranian director AbbasKiarostami gave himself a challenge: to create a dialogue... [More] Starring: Directed By: Abbas Kiarostami

#58 CAM (2018) 93% #58 Adjusted Score: 96.505% Critics Consensus: Smart and suspenseful, CAM is a techno-thriller that's far more than the sum of its salacious parts -- and an outstanding showcase for Madeline Brewer in the leading role. Synopsis: CAM is a technology driven psychological thriller set in the world of webcam porn. It follows Alice, an ambitious camgirl,... CAM is a technology driven psychological thriller set in the world of webcam porn. It follows Alice, an ambitious camgirl,... [More] Starring: Devin Druid, Imani Hakim, Madeline Brewer, Melora Walters Directed By: Daniel Goldhaber

#57 Private Life (2018) 94% #57 Adjusted Score: 97.83% Critics Consensus: Private Life uses one couple's bumpy journey to take an affecting look at an easily identifiable - and too rarely dramatized - rite of adult passage. Synopsis: The new film from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Tamara Jenkins (The Savages, Slums of Beverly Hills), PRIVATE LIFE is the bracingly... The new film from Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Tamara Jenkins (The Savages, Slums of Beverly Hills), PRIVATE LIFE is the bracingly... [More] Starring: Kathryn Hahn, Paul Giamatti, Molly Shannon, Kayli Carter Directed By: Tamara Jenkins

#52 Loveless (Nelyubov) (2018) 95% #52 Adjusted Score: 102.499% Critics Consensus: Loveless uses its riveting portrait of a family in crisis to offer thought-provoking commentary on modern life in Russia -- and the world beyond its borders. Synopsis: In LOVELESS, Zhenya and Boris are going through a vicious divorce marked by resentment, frustration and recriminations. Already embarking on... In LOVELESS, Zhenya and Boris are going through a vicious divorce marked by resentment, frustration and recriminations. Already embarking on... [More] Starring: Maryana Spivak, Aleksey Rozin, Matvey Novikov, Marina Vasilyeva Directed By: Andrey Zvyagintsev

#51 Wildlife (2018) 93% #51 Adjusted Score: 101.475% Critics Consensus: Wildlife's portrait of a family in crisis is beautifully composed by director Paul Dano -- and brought brilliantly to life by a career-best performance from Carey Mulligan. Synopsis: Elegantly adapted from Richard Ford's novel of the same name, Carey Mulligan (MUDBOUND, AN EDUCATION) delivers one of her finest... Elegantly adapted from Richard Ford's novel of the same name, Carey Mulligan (MUDBOUND, AN EDUCATION) delivers one of her finest... [More] Starring: Carey Mulligan, Jake Gyllenhaal, Bill Camp, Ed Oxenbould Directed By: Paul Dano

#49 The Favourite (2018) 93% #49 Adjusted Score: 110.671% Critics Consensus: The Favourite sees Yorgos Lanthimos balancing a period setting against rich, timely subtext - and getting roundly stellar performances from his well-chosen stars. Synopsis: Early 18th century. England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail... Early 18th century. England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail... [More] Starring: Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult Directed By: Yorgos Lanthimos

#47 Dark Money (2018) 96% #47 Adjusted Score: 97.276% Critics Consensus: Dark Money does an impressive job of tackling a complicated subject in easily understandable -- and, for many viewers, utterly enraging -- terms. Synopsis: Dark Money, a political thriller, examines one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate... Dark Money, a political thriller, examines one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate... [More] Starring: Directed By: Kimberly Reed

#46 Western (2018) 96% #46 Adjusted Score: 98.344% Critics Consensus: Western earns the viewer's attention with an unpredictable, patiently told tale that evokes the spirit of the titular genre while adding its own unique touches. Synopsis: A group of German construction workers start a tough job at a remote building site in the Bulgarian countryside. The... A group of German construction workers start a tough job at a remote building site in the Bulgarian countryside. The... [More] Starring: Meinhard Neumann, Reinhardt Wetrek, Syuleyman Alilov Letifov, Veneta Fragnova Directed By: Valeska Grisebach

#45 Blaze (2018) 94% #45 Adjusted Score: 97.18% Critics Consensus: As lyrical and bittersweet as the music its subject left behind, Blaze takes a decidedly unconventional -- yet richly rewarding -- approach to the musical biopic. Synopsis: BLAZE is inspired by the life of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw music movement that... BLAZE is inspired by the life of Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw music movement that... [More] Starring: Benjamin Dickey, Alia Shawkat, Josh Hamilton, Charlie Sexton Directed By: Ethan Hawke

#42 Foxtrot (2018) 94% #42 Adjusted Score: 99.502% Critics Consensus: Foxtrot uses topical themes to deliver a bruising sociopolitical statement that's equally effective taken simply as an absorbing, well-acted drama. Synopsis: Michael and Dafna experience gut-wrenching grief when army officials show up at their home to announce the death of their... Michael and Dafna experience gut-wrenching grief when army officials show up at their home to announce the death of their... [More] Starring: Lior Ashkenazi, Sarah Adler, Yonaton Shiray, Dekel Adin Directed By: Samuel Maoz

#40 A Quiet Place (2018) 96% #40 Adjusted Score: 112.277% 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: In the modern horror thriller A QUIET PLACE, a family of four must navigate their lives in silence after mysterious... In the modern horror thriller A QUIET PLACE, a family of four must navigate their lives in silence after mysterious... [More] Starring: Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe Directed By: John Krasinski

#39 BlacKkKlansman (2018) 96% #39 Adjusted Score: 115.064% Critics Consensus: BlacKkKlansman uses history to offer bitingly trenchant commentary on current events -- and brings out some of Spike Lee's hardest-hitting work in decades along the way. Synopsis: From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. It's the early 1970s, and Ron... From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. It's the early 1970s, and Ron... [More] Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver, Laura Harrier, Topher Grace Directed By: Spike Lee

#37 Bisbee '17 (2018) 93% #37 Adjusted Score: 94.694% Critics Consensus: Bisbee '17 offers one town's reckoning with its own history as a compelling argument that the mistakes of the past are truly corrected only when they're faced head on. Synopsis: An old mining town on the Arizona-Mexico border finally reckons with its darkest day: the deportation of 1200 immigrant miners... An old mining town on the Arizona-Mexico border finally reckons with its darkest day: the deportation of 1200 immigrant miners... [More] Starring: Directed By: Robert Greene

#35 Filmworker (2018) 95% #35 Adjusted Score: 97.808% Critics Consensus: Filmworker offers long-overdue recognition to one of Stanley Kubrick's key collaborators while opening an often troubling window into the director's demanding work. Synopsis: It's a rare person who would give up fame and fortune to toil in obscurity for someone else's creative vision.... It's a rare person who would give up fame and fortune to toil in obscurity for someone else's creative vision.... [More] Starring: Leon Vitali, Ryan O'Neal, Matthew Modine, R. Lee Ermey Directed By: Tony Zierra

#34 Zama (2018) 96% #34 Adjusted Score: 100.062% Critics Consensus: Zama offers a series of scathingly insightful observations about colonialism and class dynamics -- and satisfyingly ends a long wait between projects from writer-director Lucrecia Martel. Synopsis: Zama, an officer of the Spanish Crown born in South America, waits for a letter from the King granting him... Zama, an officer of the Spanish Crown born in South America, waits for a letter from the King granting him... [More] Starring: Lola Dueñas, Matheus Nachtergaele, Juan Minjuin Directed By: Lucrecia Martel

#33 Three Identical Strangers (2018) 97% #33 Adjusted Score: 104.267% Critics Consensus: Surreal and surprising, Three Identical Strangers effectively questions the nature of reality and identity. Synopsis: Three strangers are reunited by astonishing coincidence after being born identical triplets, separated at birth, and adopted by three different... Three strangers are reunited by astonishing coincidence after being born identical triplets, separated at birth, and adopted by three different... [More] Starring: Directed By: Tim Wardle

#30 They Shall Not Grow Old (2019) 99% #30 Adjusted Score: 105.038% Critics Consensus: An impressive technical achievement with a walloping emotional impact, They Shall Not Grow Old pays brilliant cinematic tribute to the sacrifice of a generation. Synopsis: Peter Jackson directs this homage to the British troops of the First World War with never-before-seen-footage of soldiers as they... Peter Jackson directs this homage to the British troops of the First World War with never-before-seen-footage of soldiers as they... [More] Starring: Directed By: Peter Jackson

#27 The Rider (2018) 97% #27 Adjusted Score: 104.453% Critics Consensus: The Rider's hard-hitting drama is only made more effective through writer-director Chloé Zhao's use of untrained actors to tell the movie's fact-based tale. Synopsis: Based on his a true story, THE RIDER stars breakout Brady Jandreau as a once rising star of the rodeo... Based on his a true story, THE RIDER stars breakout Brady Jandreau as a once rising star of the rodeo... [More] Starring: Brady Jandreau, Tim Jandreau, Lilly Jandreau, Lane Scott Directed By: Chloé Zhao

#22 Leaning Into the Wind (2018) 98% #22 Adjusted Score: 98.997% Critics Consensus: Leaning Into the Wind offers an alluring introduction to a brilliant artist's utterly original life and work. Synopsis: LEANING INTO THE WIND is a vibrant journey through the diverse layers of Andy Goldsworthy's world. From urban Edinburgh and... LEANING INTO THE WIND is a vibrant journey through the diverse layers of Andy Goldsworthy's world. From urban Edinburgh and... [More] Starring: Andy Goldsworthy Directed By: Thomas Riedelsheimer

#20 In Between (2018) 98% #20 Adjusted Score: 99.972% Critics Consensus: In Between takes a light yet nuanced approach to dramatizing complex, timely themes, further enriched by outstanding cinematography and powerful performances. Synopsis: Three Palestinian women attempt to balance faith and tradition with their modern lives while living in the heart of Tel... Three Palestinian women attempt to balance faith and tradition with their modern lives while living in the heart of Tel... [More] Starring: Mouna Hawa, Sana Jammelieh, Shaden Kanboura, Mahmud Shalaby Directed By: Maysaloun Hamoud

#19 Science Fair (2018) 97% #19 Adjusted Score: 99.53% Critics Consensus: Science Fair offers further proof that real-life academic competition can make for effortlessly entertaining - and ultimately uplifting - cinema. Synopsis: Hailed by critics as "immensely likeable," "brilliant and quirky" and an "ode to the teenage science geeks on who our... Hailed by critics as "immensely likeable," "brilliant and quirky" and an "ode to the teenage science geeks on who our... [More] Starring: Directed By: Cristina Costantini, Darren Foster

#18 Free Solo (2018) 97% #18 Adjusted Score: 103.06% Critics Consensus: Free Solo depicts athletic feats that many viewers will find beyond reason - and grounds the attempts in passions that are all but universal. Synopsis: From award-winning documentary filmmaker E. Chai Vasarhelyi ("MERU") and world-renowned photographer and mountaineer Jimmy Chin comes National Geographic Documentary Film's... From award-winning documentary filmmaker E. Chai Vasarhelyi ("MERU") and world-renowned photographer and mountaineer Jimmy Chin comes National Geographic Documentary Film's... [More] Starring: Alex Honnold Directed By: Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin

#16 The Tale (2018) 99% #16 Adjusted Score: 101.53% Critics Consensus: The Tale handles its extraordinarily challenging subject matter with sensitivity, grace, and the power of some standout performances led by a remarkable Laura Dern. Synopsis: Based on the filmmaker's own story, THE TALE is an investigation into one woman's memory as she's forced to re-examine... Based on the filmmaker's own story, THE TALE is an investigation into one woman's memory as she's forced to re-examine... [More] Starring: Laura Dern, Elizabeth Debicki, Ellen Burstyn, Jason Ritter Directed By: Jennifer Fox

#15 Tea With the Dames (Nothing Like a Dame) (2018) 99% #15 Adjusted Score: 101.948% Critics Consensus: Tea with the Dames proves there's plenty of entertainment value to be found in rounding up a quartet of screen legends for a chat -- and is likely to leave audiences wishing these stars would keep brewing up pots for an ongoing series. Synopsis: What happens when four legends of British stage and screen get together? Dame Maggie Smith, Dame Judi Dench, Dame Eileen... What happens when four legends of British stage and screen get together? Dame Maggie Smith, Dame Judi Dench, Dame Eileen... [More] Starring: Michael Anthony Williams, Michael Aspel Directed By: Roger Michell

#13 McQueen (2018) 99% #13 Adjusted Score: 103.666% Critics Consensus: McQueen offers an intimate, well-sourced, and overall moving look at a young life and brilliant career that were tragically cut short. Synopsis: A personal look at the extraordinary life, career and artistry of Alexander McQueen. Through exclusive interviews with his closest friends... A personal look at the extraordinary life, career and artistry of Alexander McQueen. Through exclusive interviews with his closest friends... [More] Starring: Directed By: Ian Bonhôte

#10 Eighth Grade (2018) 99% #10 Adjusted Score: 112.073% Critics Consensus: Eighth Grade takes a look at its titular time period that offers a rare and resounding ring of truth while heralding breakthroughs for writer-director Bo Burnham and captivating star Elsie Fisher. Synopsis: Thirteen-year-old Kayla endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of... Thirteen-year-old Kayla endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of... [More] Starring: Elsie Fisher, Josh Hamilton, Emily Robinson, Jake Ryan Directed By: Bo Burnham

#8 Oh Lucy! (2018) 98% #8 Adjusted Score: 99.415% Critics Consensus: Oh Lucy! roots its narrative quirks in universal themes and deep empathy for its characters, all brought to life by strong performances from a talented cast led by the thoroughly charming Shinobu Terajima. Synopsis: Setsuko is a single, emotionally unfulfilled woman, seemingly stuck with a drab, meaningless life in Tokyo. At least until she's... Setsuko is a single, emotionally unfulfilled woman, seemingly stuck with a drab, meaningless life in Tokyo. At least until she's... [More] Starring: Shinobu Terajima, Josh Hartnett, Shioli Kutsuna, Megan Mullally Directed By: Atsuko Hirayanagi

#7 Shirkers (2018) 100% #7 Adjusted Score: 102.019% Critics Consensus: Shirkers uses one woman's interrogation of a pivotal personal disappointment to offer affecting observations on creativity, lost opportunity, and coming to terms with the past. Synopsis: Shirkers was a Singapore-made 1992 cult classic from teenage friends Sandi Tan, Jasmine Ng and Sophie Siddique--or it would have... Shirkers was a Singapore-made 1992 cult classic from teenage friends Sandi Tan, Jasmine Ng and Sophie Siddique--or it would have... [More] Starring: Jasmine Kin Kia Ng Directed By: Sandi Tan

#6 Hannah Gadsby: Nanette (2018) 100% #6 Adjusted Score: 101.229% Critics Consensus: Hannah Gadsby: Nanette brilliantly moves modern comedy into nakedly honest new territory, pivoting from dry humor to raw, powerful storytelling. Synopsis: In her hilarious debut Netflix Original stand-up special, Hannah Gadsby: Nanette, comedian Hannah Gadsby gets up close and personal about... In her hilarious debut Netflix Original stand-up special, Hannah Gadsby: Nanette, comedian Hannah Gadsby gets up close and personal about... [More] Starring: Hannah Gadsby Directed By: Madeleine Parry, Jon Olb

#5 Pick of the Litter (2018) 97% #5 Adjusted Score: 99.019% Critics Consensus: Pick of the Litter has all the fluffy adorableness audiences expect from a puppy documentary, along with a story that's as edifying as it is heartwarming. Synopsis: PICK OF THE LITTER follows a litter of puppies from the moment they're born and begin their quest to become... PICK OF THE LITTER follows a litter of puppies from the moment they're born and begin their quest to become... [More] Starring: Directed By: Dana Nachman, Don Hardy

#4 Minding the Gap (2018) 100% #4 Adjusted Score: 104.434% Critics Consensus: Minding the Gap draws on more than a decade of documentary footage to assemble a poignant picture of young American lives that resonates far beyond its onscreen subjects. Synopsis: Compiling over 12 years of footage shot in his hometown of Rockford, IL, in MINDING THE GAP, Bing Liu searches... Compiling over 12 years of footage shot in his hometown of Rockford, IL, in MINDING THE GAP, Bing Liu searches... [More] Starring: Directed By: Bing Liu