The Best Movies of 2022: Every Certified Fresh Film of the Year | Rotten Tomatoes

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#101

Bros (2022)
88%

#101
Adjusted Score: 99955%
Critics Consensus: Bros marks a step forward in rom-com representation -- and just as importantly, it's a whole bunch of fun to watch.
Synopsis: Universal Pictures proudly presents the first romantic comedy from a major studio about two gay men maybe, possibly, probably, stumbling... [More]
Starring: Billy Eichner, Luke Macfarlane, TS Madison, Monica Raymund
Directed By: Nicholas Stoller

#102

The Inspection (2022)
88%

#102
Adjusted Score: 95136%
Critics Consensus: Although it's frustratingly clumsy in certain respects, The Inspection is an affecting actors' showcase in service of some truly worthy themes.
Synopsis: In Elegance Bratton's deeply moving film inspired by his own story, a young, gay Black man, rejected by his mother... [More]
Starring: Jeremy Pope, Raúl Castillo, McCaul Lombardi, Aaron Dominguez
Directed By: Elegance Bratton

#103
#103
Adjusted Score: 91493%
Critics Consensus: As discomfiting as it is hard to turn away from, All My Friends Hate Me taps into the humor -- and horror -- of awkward social situations.
Synopsis: It's Pete's birthday and the old gang from college are throwing him a party out in the country. During what's... [More]
Starring: Tom Stourton, Charly Clive, Georgina Campbell, Joshua McGuire
Directed By: Andrew Gaynord

#104

One Fine Morning (2022)
93%

#104
Adjusted Score: 100482%
Critics Consensus: Finely wrought to a fault, One Fine Morning presents a subtle, well-acted look at life and love.
Synopsis: Sandra, a young mother who raises her daughter alone, pays regular visits to her sick father. While she and her... [More]
Starring: Léa Seydoux, Pascal Greggory, Melvil Poupaud, Nicole Garcia
Directed By: Mia Hansen-Løve

#105
#105
Adjusted Score: 90525%
Critics Consensus: Refreshingly unique and ultimately enchanting, What Do We See When We Look at the Sky is an ode to love that finds magic in the mundane.
Synopsis: In the Georgian riverside town of Kutaisi, summertime romance and World Cup fever are in the air. After a pair... [More]
Starring: Giorgi Ambroladze, Oliko Barbakadze, Giorgi Bochorishvili, Irina Chelidze
Directed By: Aleksandre Koberidze, Alexandre Koberidze

#106
#106
Adjusted Score: 90809%
Critics Consensus: Charming performances from Laure Calamy and her four-legged co-star help make My Donkey, My Lover & I a familiar yet breezily enjoyable journey of self-discovery.
Synopsis: Antoinette, a schoolteacher, is looking forward to her long planned summer holiday with her married lover Vladimir, the father of... [More]
Starring: Laure Calamy, Benjamin Lavernhe, Olivia Côte, Marc Fraize
Directed By: Caroline Vignal

#107

The Sadness (2021)
89%

#107
Adjusted Score: 90438%
Critics Consensus: The Sadness lives up to its title with an unstintingly grim -- and overall effective -- slice of dystopian horror.
Synopsis: The city of Taipei suddenly erupts into bloody chaos as ordinary people are compulsively driven to enact the most cruel... [More]
Starring: Regina Lei, Tzu-Chiang Wang, Berant Zhu, Ying-Ru Chen
Directed By: Rob Jabbaz

#108

The Menu (2022)
88%

#108
Adjusted Score: 105912%
Critics Consensus: While its social commentary relies on basic ingredients, The Menu serves up black comedy with plenty of flavor.
Synopsis: A couple (Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult) travels to a coastal island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the... [More]
Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau
Directed By: Mark Mylod

#109

She Said (2022)
88%

#109
Adjusted Score: 102696%
Critics Consensus: Although She Said struggles to add cinematic flair to its fact-based story, it remains a worthy, well-acted tribute to journalistic integrity.
Synopsis: Two-time Academy Award® nominee Carey Mulligan (Promising Young Woman, An Education) and Zoe Kazan (The Plot Against America limited series,... [More]
Starring: Carey Mulligan, Zoe Kazan, Patricia Clarkson, Andre Braugher
Directed By: Maria Schrader

#110

The Bad Guys (2022)
88%

#110
Adjusted Score: 96798%
Critics Consensus: Fast-paced, funny, and full of colorful visual appeal, The Bad Guys is good news for audiences seeking options the whole family can enjoy.
Synopsis: In the new action comedy from DreamWorks Animation, based on the New York Times best-selling book series, a crackerjack criminal... [More]
Starring: Sam Rockwell, Zazie Beetz, Marc Maron, Awkwafina
Directed By: Pierre Perifel

#111
#111
Adjusted Score: 94425%
Critics Consensus: The Bob's Burgers Movie offers all the heart, humor, and clever callbacks that fans of the show will be looking for while remaining an entertaining entry point for the unconverted.
Synopsis: "The Bob's Burgers Movie' is an animated, big-screen, musical comedy-mystery-adventure based on the long-running Emmy®-winning series. The story begins when... [More]
Starring: H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman
Directed By: Loren Bouchard, Bernard Derriman

#112
#112
Adjusted Score: 94452%
Critics Consensus: Bringing a beloved book brilliantly to life, Catherine Called Birdy proves a well-told coming-of-age story can feel fresh regardless of the period setting.
Synopsis: The year? 1290. In the Medieval English village of Stonebridge, Lady Catherine (known as Birdy) is the youngest child of... [More]
Starring: Bella Ramsey, Lesley Sharp, Andrew Scott, Billie Piper
Directed By: Lena Dunham

#113
#113
Adjusted Score: 90890%
Critics Consensus: Strawberry Mansion's sci-fi premise provides cover for a film whose dream logic and surreal visuals are underscored by quietly poignant themes.
Synopsis: In 2035, our dreams are no longer our own-they're infused with product placement and auditors assess unpaid taxes on our... [More]
Starring: Kentucker Audley, Albert Birney, Ephraim Birney, Reed Birney
Directed By: Kentucker Audley, Albert Birney, Albert Birney

#114

God's Country (2022)
88%

#114
Adjusted Score: 91697%
Critics Consensus: Led by an outstanding Thandiwe Newton, God's Country rewards patient viewers with a slow-burning but ultimately explosive story of inexorable conflict.
Synopsis: When a college professor in the remote mountains of the American West confronts two hunters she catches trespassing on her... [More]
Starring: Thandiwe Newton, Dan Gravage, Tanaya Beatty, Jeremy Bobb
Directed By: Julian Higgins

#115
#115
Adjusted Score: 92245%
Critics Consensus: Smartly creepy, You Are Not My Mother engages with a number of thought-provoking themes without sacrificing chills.
Synopsis: It's the week before Halloween. Char's bedridden mother, Angela, has mysteriously gone missing. All that remains is her abandoned car... [More]
Starring: Jade Jordan, Carolyn Bracken, Hazel Doupe, Paul Reid
Directed By: Kate Dolan

#116
#116
Adjusted Score: 104057%
Critics Consensus: Smart, funny, and wildly creative, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent presents Nicolas Cage in peak gonzo form -- and he's matched by Pedro Pascal's scene-stealing performance.
Synopsis: Nicolas Cage stars as... Nick Cage in the action-comedy The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Creatively unfulfilled and facing financial... [More]
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal, Tiffany Haddish, Sharon Horgan
Directed By: Tom Gormican

#117

Watcher (2022)
88%

#117
Adjusted Score: 95655%
Critics Consensus: Although its story may lack surprises, Watcher benefits from director Chloe Okuno's chilling grip on the material -- and Maika Monroe's terrific work in the leading role.
Synopsis: As a serial killer stalks the city, Julia -- a young actress who just moved to town with her boyfriend... [More]
Starring: Maika Monroe, Karl Glusman, Burn Gorman, Tudor Petrut
Directed By: Chloe Okuno

#118

Pleasure (2021)
88%

#118
Adjusted Score: 93555%
Critics Consensus: Provocative on more than one level, Pleasure peels back the curtain on unsavory aspects of the adult film industry, with Sofia Kappel's powerful performance leading the way.
Synopsis: Ninja Thyberg's debut feature film Pleasure is a journey into the Los Angeles porn industry through the lens of newcomer... [More]
Starring: Sofia Kappel, Revika Anne Reustle, Jason Toler, Alice Grey
Directed By: Ninja Thyberg

#119

Montana Story (2021)
87%

#119
Adjusted Score: 90694%
Critics Consensus: Montana Story takes a gut-wrenching look at family trauma, brought brilliantly to life by Haley Lu Richardson and Owen Teague.
Synopsis: From the acclaimed writer/directors Scott McGehee and David Siegel (What Maisie Knew, The Deep End) comes a neo-Western with an... [More]
Starring: Haley Lu Richardson, Owen Teague, Gilbert Owuor, Kimberly Guerrero
Directed By: Scott McGehee, David Siegel

#120
#120
Adjusted Score: 90012%
Critics Consensus: My Father's Dragon will soar particularly high with very young viewers, but this animated adventure has something to offer audiences of all ages.
Synopsis: Struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother, Elmer runs away in search of Wild Island... [More]
Starring: Gaten Matarazzo, Leighton Meester, Jackie Earle Haley, Golshifteh Farahani
Directed By: Nora Twomey

#121
#121
Adjusted Score: 97125%
Critics Consensus: A touching dramedy that wears its heart proudly on its sleeve, Cha Cha Real Smooth further affirms writer-director-star Cooper Raiff as a talent to watch.
Synopsis: Fresh out of college and without a clear life path going forward, 22-year-old Andrew is stuck back at home with... [More]
Starring: Cooper Raiff, Dakota Johnson, Vanessa Burghardt, Evan Assante
Directed By: Cooper Raiff

#122
#122
Adjusted Score: 97521%
Critics Consensus: While Downton Abbey's frothiness comes close to curdling, A New Era's familiar comforts will please longtime fans.
Synopsis: From award-winning creator Julian Fellowes comes the motion picture event DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA. The much-anticipated cinematic return of... [More]
Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy
Directed By: Simon Curtis

#123

Thirteen Lives (2022)
85%

#123
Adjusted Score: 94374%
Critics Consensus: Steadily helmed by director Ron Howard, Thirteen Lives offers an incomplete but still gripping dramatization of an incredible true story.
Synopsis: Thirteen Lives recounts the incredible true story of the tremendous global effort to rescue a Thai soccer team who become... [More]
Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, Joel Edgerton, Tom Bateman
Directed By: Ron Howard

#124

The Wonder (2022)
85%

#124
Adjusted Score: 93856%
Critics Consensus: The atmosphere's absorbing and the story is fascinating, but The Wonder of this period drama really lies in Florence Pugh's remarkable performance.
Synopsis: The Irish Midlands, 1862 -- a young girl stops eating but remains miraculously alive and well. English nurse Lib Wright... [More]
Starring: Florence Pugh, Tom Burke, Niamh Algar, Elaine Cassidy
Directed By: Sebastián Lelio

#125

Causeway (2022)
85%

#125
Adjusted Score: 93796%
Critics Consensus: Causeway takes a powerfully subdued look at the lingering effects of trauma, led by gripping performances from Jennifer Lawrence and Brian Tyree Henry.
Synopsis: "Causeway" is an intimate portrait of a soldier struggling to adjust to her life after returning home to New Orleans.... [More]
Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Brian Tyree Henry, Linda Emond, Jayne Houdyshell
Directed By: Lila Neugebauer

#126
#126
Adjusted Score: 92469%
Critics Consensus: Led by a stellar performance from Mark Rylance, The Phantom of the Open turns a stranger-than-fiction true story into crowd-pleasing entertainment.
Synopsis: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN tells the heartwarming true story of Maurice Flitcroft (Mark Rylance), a dreamer and unrelenting optimist.... [More]
Starring: Mark Rylance, Sally Hawkins, Rhys Ifans, Jake Davies
Directed By: Craig Roberts

#127

Corsage (2022)
86%

#127
Adjusted Score: 94054%
Critics Consensus: Corsage puts a refreshingly irreverent spin on period biopic formulas, further elevated by Vicky Krieps' terrific turn in the central role.
Synopsis: Empress Elizabeth of Austria is idolized for her beauty and renowned for inspiring fashion trends. But in 1877, 'Sissi' celebrates... [More]
Starring: Vicky Krieps, Florian Teichtmeister, Colin Morgan, Finnegan Oldfield
Directed By: Marie Kreutzer

#128

Corsage (2022)
86%

#128
Adjusted Score: 94054%
Critics Consensus: Corsage puts a refreshingly irreverent spin on period biopic formulas, further elevated by Vicky Krieps' terrific turn in the central role.
Synopsis: Empress Elizabeth of Austria is idolized for her beauty and renowned for inspiring fashion trends. But in 1877, 'Sissi' celebrates... [More]
Starring: Vicky Krieps, Florian Teichtmeister, Colin Morgan, Finnegan Oldfield
Directed By: Marie Kreutzer

#129

I Want You Back (2022)
86%

#129
Adjusted Score: 92165%
Critics Consensus: With a stellar cast playing well-rounded characters, I Want You Back is the rare rom-com that delivers its romance as capably as its comedy.
Synopsis: Peter (Charlie Day) and Emma (Jenny Slate) are total strangers, but when they meet, one thing instantly bonds them: they... [More]
Starring: Charlie Day, Jenny Slate, Scott Eastwood, Manny Jacinto
Directed By: Jason Orley

#130

Here Before (2021)
86%

#130
Adjusted Score: 88976%
Critics Consensus: Resting its slowly twisting tale on a magnetic Andrea Riseborough performance, Here Before is a solidly unsettling effort from debuting writer-director Stacey Gregg.
Synopsis: When a new family moves in next door, their young daughter, Megan, quickly captivates Laura, stirring up painful memories of... [More]
Starring: Andrea Riseborough, Jonjo O'Neill, Niamh Dornan, Eileen O'Higgins
Directed By: Stacey Gregg

#131

Terrifier 2 (2022)
86%

#131
Adjusted Score: 89470%
Critics Consensus: Terrifier 2 outdoes the original in every way -- which makes it bad news for the squeamish, but a bloody good time for genre enthusiasts.
Synopsis: After being resurrected by a sinister entity, Art the Clown returns to the timid town of Miles County where he... [More]
Starring: Lauren LaVera, David Howard Thornton, Elliott Fullam, Sarah Voigt
Directed By: Damien Leone

#132
#132
Adjusted Score: 88460%
Critics Consensus: A coming-of-age story with a uniquely crowd-pleasing touch, Marvelous and the Black Hole transcends its familiar story with fresh direction and charming performances.
Synopsis: A teenage delinquent (Miya Cech) befriends a surly magician (Rhea Perlman) who helps her navigate her inner demons and dysfunctional... [More]
Starring: Miya Cech, Leonardo Nam, Kannon, Paulina Lule
Directed By: Kate Tsang

#133
#133
Adjusted Score: 88664%
Critics Consensus: Confidently helmed by debuting director Billy Porter, Anything's Possible is a smart, warm-hearted teen rom-com with a powerfully inclusive spin.
Synopsis: Anything's Possible is a delightfully modern Gen Z coming-of-age story that follows Kelsa, a confident high school girl who is... [More]
Starring: Eva Reign, Abubakr Ali, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Simone Joy Jones
Directed By: Billy Porter

#134

Glorious (2022)
87%

#134
Adjusted Score: 89496%
Critics Consensus: With thought-provoking themes lurking beneath its absurd premise, Glorious is a brightly blood-spattered genre treat from director Rebekah McKendry.
Synopsis: A heartbroken man finds himself trapped in a bathroom with a strange voice who says he may be the only... [More]
Starring: Ryan Kwanten, J.K. Simmons, Sylvia Grace Crim, Andre Lamar
Directed By: Rebekah McKendry

#135

7 Days (2021)
86%

#135
Adjusted Score: 87741%
Critics Consensus: If it isn't the most convincing love story, 7 Days remains a well-acted rom-com with a fresh perspective and some strong ideas.
Synopsis: Set up on a pre-arranged date by their old-fashioned Indian parents, Ravi and Rita seemingly have nothing in common. The... [More]
Starring: Gita Reddy, Zenobia Shroff, Karan Soni, Geraldine Viswanathan
Directed By: Roshan Sethi

#136

Good Madam (2021)
86%

#136
Adjusted Score: 87364%
Critics Consensus: Even if its ambitions are occasionally unwieldy, Good Madam offers effectively slow-burning horror anchored by thought-provoking themes.
Synopsis: Tsidi, a single mother, is forced to move in with her estranged mother Mavis, a live-in domestic worker caring obsessively... [More]
Starring: Chumisa Cosa, Nosipho Mtebe, Kamvalethu Jonas Raziya, Sanda Shandu
Directed By: Jenna Cato Bass

#137

The Batman (2022)
85%

#137
Adjusted Score: 113979%
Critics Consensus: A grim, gritty, and gripping super-noir, The Batman ranks among the Dark Knight's bleakest -- and most thrillingly ambitious -- live-action outings.
Synopsis: Batman ventures into Gotham City's underworld when a sadistic killer leaves behind a trail of cryptic clues. As the evidence... [More]
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Jeffrey Wright, Colin Farrell
Directed By: Matt Reeves

#138

Cyrano (2021)
85%

#138
Adjusted Score: 97707%
Critics Consensus: Uneven yet ultimately hard to resist, Joe Wright's Cyrano puts a well-acted musical spin on the oft-adapted classic tale.
Synopsis: Award-winning director Joe Wright envelops moviegoers in a symphony of emotions with music, romance, and beauty in Cyrano, re-imagining the... [More]
Starring: Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Ben Mendelsohn
Directed By: Joe Wright

#139
#139
Adjusted Score: 97409%
Critics Consensus: Impeccably cast and smartly written, Bodies Bodies Bodies is an uncommonly well-done whodunit.
Synopsis: When a group of rich 20-somethings plan a hurricane party at a remote family mansion, a party game goes awry... [More]
Starring: Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, Myha'la Herrold, Chase Sui Wonders
Directed By: Halina Reijn

#140

The Outfit (2022)
85%

#140
Adjusted Score: 93856%
Critics Consensus: The Outfit isn't flashy, but a solid story and Mark Rylance's tightly tailored performance make this a comfortable fit for fans of old-school thrillers.
Synopsis: From the Academy Award-winning writer of The Imitation Game (Graham Moore) comes The Outfit, a gripping and masterful thriller in... [More]
Starring: Mark Rylance, Dylan O'Brien, Zoey Deutch, Johnny Flynn
Directed By: Graham Moore

#141

Confess, Fletch (2022)
86%

#141
Adjusted Score: 92394%
Critics Consensus: Shorter on wacky hijinks but still very funny, Confess, Fletch is a showcase for Jon Hamm's comedic chops that revives this long-dormant franchise with style.
Synopsis: In this delightful comedy romp, Jon Hamm stars as the roguishly charming and endlessly troublesome Fletch, who becomes the prime... [More]
Starring: Jon Hamm, Roy Wood Jr., Annie Mumolo, Ayden Mayeri
Directed By: Greg Mottola

#142
#142
Adjusted Score: 88904%
Critics Consensus: Brian and Charles may test the patience of quirk-resistant viewers, but the innate charm of this odd couple comedy is easy to compute.
Synopsis: BRIAN AND CHARLES follows Brian, a lonely inventor in rural Wales, who spends his days building quirky, unconventional contraptions that... [More]
Starring: David Earl, Chris Hayward, Louise Brealey, Nina Sosanya
Directed By: Jim Archer

#143

Speak No Evil (2022)
84%

#143
Adjusted Score: 88616%
Critics Consensus: A social satire with razor-sharp teeth, Speak No Evil offers a darkly delicious treat for fans of misanthropic thrillers.
Synopsis: On a vacation in Tuscany, two families -- one Danish, one Dutch -- meet and become fast friends. Months later,... [More]
Starring: Morten Burian, Sidsel Siem Koch, Fedja van Huêt, Karina Smulders
Directed By: Christian Tafdrup

#144

She Will (2021)
85%

#144
Adjusted Score: 87976%
Critics Consensus: More unsettling than truly scary, She Will casts a thoughtful, hypnotic spell made even stronger by its restrained approach and some strong performances.
Synopsis: An aging film star retreats to the Scottish countryside with her nurse to recover from surgery. While there, mysterious forces... [More]
Starring: Alice Krige, Malcolm McDowell, Rupert Everett, Kota Eberhardt
Directed By: Charlotte Colbert

#145

The Survivor (2021)
86%

#145
Adjusted Score: 88955%
Critics Consensus: Ben Foster's gripping work in the central role further elevates The Survivor's affectingly character-driven approach to its weighty themes.
Synopsis: After being sent to Auschwitz, Haft is forced to participate in a gladiatorial boxing spectacle along with his fellow prisoners.... [More]
Starring: Ben Foster, Vicky Krieps, Billy Magnussen, Peter Sarsgaard
Directed By: Barry Levinson

#146

Athena (2022)
86%

#146
Adjusted Score: 88726%
Critics Consensus: Although it may arguably fail to do justice to its deeper themes, Athena makes for electrifying, hard-hitting viewing in the moment.
Synopsis: Hours after the tragic death of their youngest brother in unexplained circumstances, three siblings have their lives thrown into chaos.... [More]
Starring: Dali Benssalah, Anthony Bajon, Sami Slimane, Ouassini Embarek
Directed By: Romain Gavras

#147

Hold Me Tight (2021)
86%

#147
Adjusted Score: 87633%
Critics Consensus: Hold Me Tight trips over style while reaching for substance; fortunately, it has Vicky Krieps' stellar performance to keep it from falling down.
Synopsis: In Hold Me Tight, Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread, Bergman Island) gives another riveting performance as Clarisse, a woman on the... [More]
Starring: Vicky Krieps, Arieh Worthalter, Anne-Sophie Bowen-Chatet, Sacha Ardilly
Directed By: Mathieu Amalric

#148

Ted K (2021)
85%

#148
Adjusted Score: 86203%
Critics Consensus: The movie's merits might be debatable, but Sharlto Copley ensures Ted K is never less than grimly compelling.
Synopsis: Ted K lives a life of almost complete seclusion in a simple wooden cabin in the mountains of Montana. But... [More]
Starring: Sharlto Copley, Drew Powell, Travis W. Bruyer, Wayne Pyle
Directed By: Tony Stone

#149

Ted K (2021)
85%

#149
Adjusted Score: 86203%
Critics Consensus: The movie's merits might be debatable, but Sharlto Copley ensures Ted K is never less than grimly compelling.
Synopsis: Ted K lives a life of almost complete seclusion in a simple wooden cabin in the mountains of Montana. But... [More]
Starring: Sharlto Copley, Drew Powell, Travis W. Bruyer, Wayne Pyle
Directed By: Tony Stone

#150
#150
Adjusted Score: 107620%
Critics Consensus: A poignant tribute that satisfyingly moves the franchise forward, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever marks an ambitious and emotionally rewarding triumph for the MCU.
Synopsis: In Marvel Studios' "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M'Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira)... [More]
Starring: Letitia Wright, Angela Bassett, Lupita Nyong'o, Tenoch Huerta
Directed By: Ryan Coogler

#151
#151
Adjusted Score: 92170%
Critics Consensus: Suitably silly, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story spoofs the standard biopic formula with all the good-natured abandon fans will expect.
Synopsis: Daniel Radcliffe is "Weird Al" Yankovic in the unexaggerated true story about the greatest musician and sex symbol of our... [More]
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Evan Rachel Wood, Rainn Wilson, Julianne Nicholson
Directed By: Eric Appel

#152
#152
Adjusted Score: 89932%
Critics Consensus: Elevated by impeccable work from Claire Denis and Juliette Binoche, Both Sides of the Blade is a relationship drama that cuts deep.
Synopsis: Juliette Binoche is Sara, a woman whose life spirals out of control when she becomes involved in a passionate love... [More]
Starring: Juliette Binoche, Vincent Lindon, Grégoire Colin, Bulle Ogier
Directed By: Claire Denis

#153

Spoiler Alert (2022)
86%

#153
Adjusted Score: 90501%
Critics Consensus: It can be frustratingly uneven, but strong performances from a talented cast help Spoiler Alert stay on the right side of saccharine.
Synopsis: Based on Michael Ausiello's best-selling memoir "Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies," the film is a heartwarming, funny and life-affirming story... [More]
Starring: Jim Parsons, Ben Aldridge, Sally Field, Bill Irwin
Directed By: Michael Showalter

#154

Hypochondriac (2022)
84%

#154
Adjusted Score: 85579%
Critics Consensus: Hypochondriac mistakes a few common horror ailments for exotic afflictions, but this unsettling look at mental illness and trauma proves properly contagious.
Synopsis: Will, a young Hispanic gay potter, is one gregarious guy. His boss is terrible, but he's got a great boyfriend... [More]
Starring: Zach Villa, Devon Graye, Paget Brewster, Marlene Forte
Directed By: Addison Heimann

#155

Medusa (2021)
83%

#155
Adjusted Score: 84848%
Critics Consensus: A stylish and well-acted tonal blend, Medusa confronts religious hypocrisy and sexism with invigorating anger.
Synopsis: Mari and her friends broadcast their spiritual devotion through pastel pinks and catchy evangelical songs about purity and perfection, but... [More]
Starring: Mari Oliveira, Bruna Linzmeyer, Thiago Fragoso, Lara Tremouroux
Directed By: Anita Rocha da Silveira

#156

Nope (2022)
83%

#156
Adjusted Score: 108938%
Critics Consensus: Admirable for its originality and ambition even when its reach exceeds its grasp, Nope adds Spielbergian spectacle to Jordan Peele's growing arsenal.
Synopsis: A man and his sister discover something sinister in the skies above their California horse ranch, while the owner of... [More]
Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun, Michael Wincott
Directed By: Jordan Peele

#157

The Black Phone (2021)
82%

#157
Adjusted Score: 95292%
Critics Consensus: The Black Phone might have been even more frightening, but it remains an entertaining, well-acted adaptation of scarily good source material.
Synopsis: Finney, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where... [More]
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies
Directed By: Scott Derrickson

#158
#158
Adjusted Score: 88180%
Critics Consensus: If its fact-based story proves more fascinatingly outlandish than it's presented here, Operation Mincemeat remains an engaging and well-acted wartime drama.
Synopsis: It's 1943. The Allies are determined to break Hitler's grip on occupied Europe, and plan an all-out assault on Sicily;... [More]
Starring: Colin Firth, Matthew Macfadyen, Kelly Macdonald, Penelope Wilton
Directed By: John Madden

#159
#159
Adjusted Score: 88018%
Critics Consensus: Minor but engaging Audiard, Paris, 13th District explores millennial love through a visually compelling lens that's partly undercut by its episodic narrative structure.
Synopsis: Émilie meets Camille who is attracted to Nora, who crosses paths with Amber. Three girls and a boy -- they're... [More]
Starring: Lucie Zhang, Makita Samba, Noémie Merlant, Jehnny Beth
Directed By: Jacques Audiard

#160

Alice, Darling (2022)
84%

#160
Adjusted Score: 89993%
Critics Consensus: Flawed but quietly powerful, Alice, Darling offers a haunting look at how difficult it can be to leave an abusive relationship -- and the value of a solid support network.
Synopsis: In the taut thriller ALICE, DARLING, Oscar® nominee Anna Kendrick ("Up in the Air") stars as a woman pushed to... [More]
Starring: Anna Kendrick, Tiio Horn, Charlie Carrick, Wunmi Mosaku
Directed By: Mary Nighy

#161

Funny Pages (2022)
82%

#161
Adjusted Score: 86961%
Critics Consensus: It won't be for all tastes, but Funny Pages deserves credit for telling a coming-of-age story that leans heavier on cringe comedy than nostalgia.
Synopsis: A bitingly funny coming-of-age story of a teenage cartoonist who rejects the comforts of his suburban life in a misguided... [More]
Starring: Daniel Zolghadri, Matt Maher, Miles Emanuel, Maria Dizzia
Directed By: Owen Kline

#162

Do Revenge (2022)
84%

#162
Adjusted Score: 87754%
Critics Consensus: Do Revenge could have used a bit more bite, but Maya Hawke and Camila Mendes make this a sweet dish best served to viewers who understand that high school can be hell.
Synopsis: Drea (Camila Mendes) is at the peak of her high school powers as the Alpha it-girl on campus when her... [More]
Starring: Camila Mendes, Maya Hawke, Rish Shah, Austin Abrams
Directed By: Jennifer Kaytin Robinson

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#164

Bones and All (2022)
81%

#164
Adjusted Score: 96388%
Critics Consensus: Although its subject matter may be hard to stomach, Bones and All proves a deeply romantic and thought-provoking treat.
Synopsis: BONES AND ALL is a story of first love between Maren, a young woman learning how to survive on the... [More]
Starring: Taylor Russell, Timothée Chalamet, Michael Stuhlbarg, André Holland
Directed By: Luca Guadagnino

#165

Fresh (2022)
81%

#165
Adjusted Score: 91919%
Critics Consensus: As gripping as it is upsetting, Fresh makes a provocative meal out of the horror of modern dating.
Synopsis: FRESH follows Noa (Daisy Edgar-Jones), who meets the alluring Steve (Sebastian Stan) at a grocery store and -- given her... [More]
Starring: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Sebastian Stan, Jonica T. Gibbs, Andrea Bang
Directed By: Mimi Cave

#166

Call Jane (2022)
82%

#166
Adjusted Score: 88795%
Critics Consensus: Although its focus is somewhat narrow, Call Jane is an entertaining and dramatically effective dramatization of a pivotal chapter in American history.
Synopsis: Chicago, 1968. As the city and the nation are poised on the brink of political upheaval, suburban housewife Joy (Elizabeth... [More]
Starring: Elizabeth Banks, Sigourney Weaver, Kate Mara, Chris Messina
Directed By: Phyllis Nagy

#167
#167
Adjusted Score: 88650%
Critics Consensus: Mr. Malcolm's List references countless Regency romps without particularly distinguishing itself from the pack, but it gently entertains as a diversely-cast ode to Jane Austen's works.
Synopsis: When she fails to meet an item on his list of requirements for a bride, Julia Thistlewaite (Zawe Ashton) is... [More]
Starring: Freida Pinto, Sope Dirisu, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Ashley Park
Directed By: Emma Holly Jones

#168

Resurrection (2022)
82%

#168
Adjusted Score: 92119%
Critics Consensus: Uneven yet steadily absorbing, Resurrection benefits greatly from Rebecca Hall's outstanding work in the leading role.
Synopsis: Margaret’s life is in order. She is capable, disciplined, and successful. Soon, her teenage daughter, who Margaret raised by herself,... [More]
Starring: Rebecca Hall, Tim Roth, Grace Kaufman, Michael Esper
Directed By: Andrew Semans

#169

Vengeance (2022)
82%

#169
Adjusted Score: 90342%
Critics Consensus: Writer-director-star B.J. Novak could have taken a sharper approach to this dark comedy's deeper themes, but if you're in the mood for a slyly smart mystery, Vengeance is yours.
Synopsis: Vengeance, the directorial debut from writer and star B.J. Novak ("The Office"), is a darkly comic thriller about Ben Manalowitz,... [More]
Starring: B.J. Novak, Issa Rae, Ashton Kutcher, Boyd Holbrook
Directed By: B.J. Novak

#170

Breaking (2022)
81%

#170
Adjusted Score: 88941%
Critics Consensus: Breaking struggles to effectively convey its messages, but its noble intentions are well served by John Boyega's electrifying performance.
Synopsis: When Marine Veteran Brian Brown-Easley is denied support from Veterans Affairs, financially desperate and running out of options, he takes... [More]
Starring: John Boyega, Nicole Beharie, Selenis Leyva, Michael Kenneth Williams
Directed By: Abi Damaris Corbin

#171

Wendell & Wild (2022)
80%

#171
Adjusted Score: 85991%
Critics Consensus: Boasting visual marvels to match its ambitious and inclusive story, Wendell & Wild is a spooky treat for budding horror fans.
Synopsis: From the delightfully wicked minds of Henry Selick and Jordan Peele, comes Wendell & Wild, an animated tale about scheming... [More]
Starring: Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Lyric Ross, Angela Bassett
Directed By: Henry Selick

#172

See for Me (2021)
81%

#172
Adjusted Score: 84513%
Critics Consensus: A home invasion thriller with a nifty twist, See for Me is further elevated by Skyler Davenport's magnetic lead performance.
Synopsis: Sophie, a young blind woman, house-sitting at a secluded mansion, finds herself under invasion by thieves seeking a hidden safe.... [More]
Starring: Skyler Davenport, Laura Vandervoort, Kim Coates, Jessica Parker Kennedy
Directed By: Randall Okita

#173

Next Exit (2022)
80%

#173
Adjusted Score: 82208%
Critics Consensus: Much like a good long drive, Next Exit is a road trip movie whose uneven stretches of boredom and excitement somehow serve to sweeten the journey.
Synopsis: When a research scientist makes national news proving she can track people into the afterlife, Rose sees a way out... [More]
Starring: Gavin Powers, Joe Powers, Katie Parker, Rahul Kohli
Directed By: Mali Elfman

#174

Smile (2022)
79%

#174
Adjusted Score: 89061%
Critics Consensus: Deeply creepy visuals and a standout Sosie Bacon further elevate Smile's unsettling exploration of trauma, adding up to the rare feature that satisfyingly expands on a short.
Synopsis: After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter (Sosie Bacon) starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she... [More]
Starring: Sosie Bacon, Jessie T. Usher, Kyle Gallner, Robin Weigert
Directed By: Parker Finn

#175
#175
Adjusted Score: 86967%
Critics Consensus: Sometimes some reboots fall through the cracks, but Chip 'n' Dale: Rescue Rangers picks up the slack with a fast, funny film that (almost) never fails.
Synopsis: In "Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers," Chip and Dale are living amongst cartoons and humans in modern-day Los Angeles, but... [More]
Starring: John Mulaney, Andy Samberg, Corey Burton, Anthony Molinari
Directed By: Akiva Schaffer

#176
#176
Adjusted Score: 82296%
Critics Consensus: The Drover's Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson occasionally struggles to cohere, but writer-director-star Leah Purcell offers a unique, compelling perspective on historic myths.
Synopsis: In 1893 on an isolated property, a heavily pregnant woman named Molly Johnson (Leah Purcell) and her children struggle to... [More]
Starring: Leah Purcell, Rob Collins, Sam Reid, Jessica De Gouw
Directed By: Leah Purcell

#177
#177
Adjusted Score: 82147%
Critics Consensus: This Father of the Bride is far from the first to take a trip down the aisle, but it smartly diverges from its predecessors while reaffirming the story's timeless charm.
Synopsis: You are enthusiastically invited to the love, the food, the music and the fun of "Father of the Bride," a... [More]
Starring: Andy Garcia, Gloria Estefan, Adria Arjona, Diego Boneta
Directed By: Gary Alazraki

#178
#178
Adjusted Score: 80794%
Critics Consensus: Where Is Anne Frank approaches a well-known story from a fresh angle while powerfully placing it in the context of the horrific tragedy that surrounds it.
Synopsis: Kitty, the imaginary girl to whom Anne Frank wrote her famous diary, comes to life in the Anne Frank House... [More]
Starring: Emily Carey, Michael Maloney, Sebastian Croft, Ruby Stokes
Directed By: Ari Folman

#179

The Lost City (2022)
79%

#179
Adjusted Score: 93655%
Critics Consensus: The Lost City doesn't sparkle quite as brightly as some classic treasure-hunting capers, but its stars' screwball chemistry make this movie well worth romancing.
Synopsis: Reclusive author Loretta Sage writes about exotic places in her popular adventure novels that feature a handsome cover model named... [More]
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe, Da'Vine Joy Randolph
Directed By: Adam Nee, Aaron Nee

#180

Fall (2022)
79%

#180
Adjusted Score: 86483%
Critics Consensus: Fundamentally absurd yet as evocatively minimalist as its title, Fall is a sustained adrenaline rush for viewers willing to suspend disbelief.
Synopsis: For best friends Becky (Grace Caroline Currey) and Hunter (Virginia Gardner), life is all about conquering fears and pushing limits.... [More]
Starring: Grace Caroline Currey, Virginia Gardner, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Mason Gooding
Directed By: Scott Mann

#181

Ultrasound (2021)
77%

#181
Adjusted Score: 78848%
Critics Consensus: An auditory funhouse of intrigue, Ultrasound pushes narrative boundaries to deliver an audacious look at the horrors of gaslighting.
Synopsis: Driving home late at night during a heavy rainstorm, Glen experiences car trouble. Near where his car gets stuck, he... [More]
Starring: Vincent Kartheiser, Chelsea Lopez, Breeda Wool, Tunde Adebimpe
Directed By: Rob Schroeder

#182

Minamata (2020)
78%

#182
Adjusted Score: 82007%
Critics Consensus: Heartfelt yet jumbled, Minamata pays tribute to a remarkable real-life story perhaps better served by the documentary treatment.
Synopsis: Inspired by a true story, Minamata stars Johnny Depp playing celebrated photojournalist Eugene Smith. The film takes place in 1971... [More]
Starring: Johnny Depp, Hiroyuki Sanada, Jun Kunimura, Minami
Directed By: Andrew Levitas

#183

Huda's Salon (2021)
79%

#183
Adjusted Score: 81063%
Critics Consensus: Painfully relevant without being heavy-handed, Huda's Salon isn't fully prepared to answer all the questions it raises, but it works well enough as a thriller.
Synopsis: Reem, a young mother married to a jealous man, goes to Huda's salon in Bethlehem. But this ordinary visit turns... [More]
Starring: Ali Suliman, Maisa Abd Elhadi, Manal Awad, Kamel El Basha
Directed By: Hany Abu-Assad

#184

18 1/2 (2021)
78%

#184
Adjusted Score: 79418%
Critics Consensus: Some tonal inconsistency makes 18 1/2 more of a 7/10, but this well-acted period piece mines the Watergate scandal for fresh, insightful dramedy.
Synopsis: A 1970s-era Watergate conspiracy thriller/dark comedy about a woman in the Nixon White House who tries to leak the 18... [More]
Starring: Willa Fitzgerald, Bruce Campbell, Richard Kind, Jon Cryer
Directed By: Dan Mirvish

#185
#185
Adjusted Score: 100796%
Critics Consensus: Narratively, it might be fairly standard stuff -- but visually speaking, Avatar: The Way of Water is a stunningly immersive experience.
Synopsis: Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, "Avatar: The Way of Water" begins to tell... [More]
Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang
Directed By: James Cameron

#186

Elvis (2022)
77%

#186
Adjusted Score: 98807%
Critics Consensus: The standard rock biopic formula gets all shook up in Elvis, with Baz Luhrmann's dazzling energy and style perfectly complemented by Austin Butler's outstanding lead performance.
Synopsis: The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship... [More]
Starring: Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Helen Thomson, Richard Roxburgh
Directed By: Baz Luhrmann

#187

Dog (2022)
77%

#187
Adjusted Score: 85111%
Critics Consensus: Dog's dramatic breed is far from exotic, but solid narrative bones and well-trained work from co-director/star Channing Tatum make for a fetching viewing experience.
Synopsis: DOG is a buddy comedy that follows the misadventures of two former Army Rangers paired against their will on the... [More]
Starring: Channing Tatum, Jane Adams, Kevin Nash, Q'orianka Kilcher
Directed By: Reid Carolin, Channing Tatum

#188

Sundown (2021)
78%

#188
Adjusted Score: 83394%
Critics Consensus: Sundown's emotionally muted wavelength may be difficult for some viewers to tune into, but it's enlivened by Tim Roth's strong central performance.
Synopsis: Neil and Alice Bennett (Tim Roth, Charlotte Gainsbourg) are the core of a wealthy family on vacation in Mexico with... [More]
Starring: Tim Roth, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Iazua Larios, Henry Goodman
Directed By: Michel Franco

#189

V/H/S/99 (2022)
76%

#189
Adjusted Score: 78093%
Critics Consensus: Like most anthologies, V/H/S/99 has its ups and downs -- but more often than not, this collection of shorts continues the franchise's recent creative rebound.
Synopsis: V/H/S/99 harkens back to the final punk rock analog days of VHS, while taking one giant leap forward into the... [More]
Starring: Kim Abunuwara, Duncan Anderson, Kyle Bales, Verona Blue
Directed By: Flying Lotus, Maggie Levin, Tyler MacIntyre, Johannes Roberts

#190

Scream (2022)
76%

#190
Adjusted Score: 92248%
Critics Consensus: The fifth Scream finds the franchise working harder than ever to maintain its meta edge -- and succeeding surprisingly often.
Synopsis: Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer has donned the... [More]
Starring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Melissa Barrera
Directed By: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett

#191

The Good Nurse (2022)
74%

#191
Adjusted Score: 82572%
Critics Consensus: The Good Nurse is hobbled by stilted dialogue and unrealistic story elements, but those issues are offset by strong work from a pair of talented leads.
Synopsis: Suspicious that her colleague is responsible for a series of mysterious patient deaths, a nurse risks her own life to... [More]
Starring: Jessica Chastain, Eddie Redmayne, Nnamdi Asomugha, Kim Dickens
Directed By: Tobias Lindholm

#192

Peter von Kant (2022)
77%

#192
Adjusted Score: 79216%
Critics Consensus: Peter von Kant finds François Ozon making a nervy attempt to build on a Fassbinder classic -- and succeeding more often than he fails.
Synopsis: Peter Von Kant, a successful, famous director, lives with his assistant Karl, whom he likes to mistreat and humiliate. Through... [More]
Starring: Denis Ménochet, Isabelle Adjani, Hanna Schygulla, Stefan Crepon
Directed By: François Ozon

#193
#193
Adjusted Score: 78750%
Critics Consensus: Perhaps it isn't quite as much fun as a movie about a murderous robot Santa ought to be, but for fans of holiday horror, Christmas Bloody Christmas is still a gift.
Synopsis: It's Christmas Eve and fiery record store owner Tori Tooms just wants to get drunk and party, until the robotic... [More]
Starring: Riley Dandy, Sam Delich, Jonah Ray, Dora Madison
Directed By: Joe Begos

#194

Armageddon Time (2022)
76%

#194
Adjusted Score: 87953%
Critics Consensus: Armageddon Time finds writer-director James Gray excavating his own past and returning with a well-acted drama refreshingly free of nostalgia.
Synopsis: From acclaimed filmmaker James Gray, ARMAGEDDON TIME is a deeply personal coming-of-age story about the strength of family and the... [More]
Starring: Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong, Michael Banks Repeta, Jaylin Webb
Directed By: James Gray

#195

See How They Run (2022)
75%

#195
Adjusted Score: 85175%
Critics Consensus: See How They Run may not do itself many favors by asking for Christie comparisons, but this is still one fun whodunit.
Synopsis: In the West End of 1950s London, plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt... [More]
Starring: Sam Rockwell, Saoirse Ronan, David Oyelowo, Adrien Brody
Directed By: Tom George

#196

The Valet (2022)
75%

#196
Adjusted Score: 77668%
Critics Consensus: With a pair of likable leads and a story that subverts rom-com expectations, The Valet is a rare remake worth celebrating.
Synopsis: In "The Valet," world famous movie star, Olivia (Samara Weaving) faces a PR disaster when a paparazzi snaps a photo... [More]
Starring: Eugenio Derbez, Samara Weaving, Max Greenfield, Betsy Brandt
Directed By: Richard Wong

#197

Lightyear (2022)
74%

#197
Adjusted Score: 91398%
Critics Consensus: Lightyear settles for being a rather conventional origin story instead of reaching for the stars, but this gorgeously animated adventure ably accomplishes its mission of straightforward fun.
Synopsis: Legendary space ranger Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside ambitious recruits Izzy, Mo, Darby, and his robot companion,... [More]
Starring: Chris Evans, Taika Waititi, Keke Palmer, James Brolin
Directed By: Angus MacLane

#198

Master (2022)
75%

#198
Adjusted Score: 83110%
Critics Consensus: It can be didactic rather than truly suspenseful, but Master is an impressively well-crafted horror outing with a lot on its mind.
Synopsis: At an elite New England university built on the site of a Salem-era gallows hill, three women strive to find... [More]
Starring: Regina Hall, Zoe Renee, Talia Ryder, Talia Balsam
Directed By: Mariama Diallo

#199

Rosaline (2022)
74%

#199
Adjusted Score: 77700%
Critics Consensus: Rosaline covers well-trod territory, but Kaitlyn Dever's engaging performance in the title role makes this period romance easy to love.
Synopsis: "Rosaline" is a fresh and comedic twist on Shakespeare's classic love story "Romeo & Juliet," told from the perspective of... [More]
Starring: Kaitlyn Dever, Bradley Whitford, Isabela Merced, Minnie Driver
Directed By: Karen Maine

#200

Ahed's Knee (2021)
74%

#200
Adjusted Score: 76762%
Critics Consensus: An occasionally uneasy blend of human drama and message movie, Ahed's Knee forcefully reaffirms that the personal is political.
Synopsis: A celebrated Israeli filmmaker named Y arrives in a remote desert village to present one of his films at a... [More]
Starring: Avshalom Pollak, Nur Fibak, Lidor Edri, Yoram Honig
Directed By: Nadav Lapid

#201
#201
Adjusted Score: 76707%
Critics Consensus: Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon finds writer-director Ana Lily Amirpour spinning a stylishly lurid -- if somewhat narratively undercooked -- fantasy yarn.
Synopsis: When a struggling single-mother (Kate Hudson) befriends a mysterious mental institute escapee with supernatural powers (Jun Jong Seo), she sees... [More]
Starring: Kate Hudson, Jeon Jong-seo, Ed Skrein, Evan Whitten
Directed By: Ana Lily Amirpour

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