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The 10 Best Movies of the 2010s to Watch Right Now
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By Chris Compendio Chris Compendio Writer Carnegie Mellon University Chris Compendio has been writing about tech since 2016. While Chris specializes in gaming, their bylines include Paste Magazine, MSN, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 8, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Streaming TV, Movies, & More Netflix Hulu Disney+ Prime Video Apple TV+ Favorite Events The best films of the 2010s coincided with a shift to video streaming, with some of the most significant critical hits and fan favorites making their impact on subscription services as much as they would in movie theaters. These films represent a broad spectrum of genres, from horror to comedy, live-action and animation, and several superhero stories. 01 of 10 Best Social Thriller Get Out 2017
Universal Pictures / IMDb IMDb Rating: 7.7/10 Genre: Horror, Thriller Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams, Bradley Whitford Director: Jordan Peele Motion Picture Rating: R Running Time: 1 hour, 44 minutes Writer-director Jordan Peele was mainly known for sketch comedy before making Oscar gold with Get Out, his first official foray into the horror genre. This socially aware horror film centers around a twisted Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? scenario, deconstructing race relations with plot elements that include hypnotism and scientific experimentation. Watch 'Get Out' on Apple TV Now 02 of 10 Best Supporting Cat Character Inside Llewyn Davis 2013
CBS Films / IMDb IMDb Rating: 7.5/10 Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music Starring: Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, John Goodman Director: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen Motion Picture Rating: R Running Time: 1 hour, 44 minutes Actor Oscar Isaac made a solid first impression on audiences with Inside Llewyn Davis, a musical comedy-drama from the Coen Brothers. Isaac plays the eponymous character, a folk singer who struggles with his career and love life. This film features memorable musical performances, a sense of atmosphere, and a cat that could very well be supernatural. Watch 'Inside Llewyn Davis' on Amazon Prime Video Now 03 of 10 Reality Jumping Superheroes Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse 2019
Sony Pictures IMDb Rating: 8.4/10 Genre: Action, Superhero Starring: Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld Director: Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman Motion Picture Rating: PG Running Time: 1 hour, 57 minutes Sony Animation crafted a Spider-Man flick that was both visually stimulating and emotionally resonant. Following young Miles Morales after he gains his spider powers, Into the Spider-Verse has many spider superheroes from different dimensions and realities teaming up against the Kingpin. Featuring different and clashing art styles, Into the Spider-Verse is like nothing else. Watch 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' on Amazon Prime Video Now 04 of 10 A Dazzling Display of Diversity in Film Moonlight 2016
A24 / IMDb IMDb Rating: 7.4/10 Genre: Drama Starring: Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Trevante Rhodes Director: Barry Jenkins Motion Picture Rating: R Running Time: 1 hour, 51 minutes Representation in mainstream American films still has a way to go, but Moonlight, highlighting Black and queer talent, helped break the mold. The film, from Barry Jenkins, depicts a young, Black, gay man during three different points of his life, showing his struggles with his identity and the abuse that he endured. It's a harrowing tale that deconstructs masculinity, vulnerability, and how those concepts intersect with racial identity. Watch 'Moonlight' on Apple TV Now 05 of 10 Best Black-and-White Film Roma 2018
Netflix IMDb Rating: 7.7/10 Genre: Drama Starring: Yalitza Aparicio, Marina de Tavira, Diego Cortina Autrey Director: Alfonso Cuarón Motion Picture Rating: R Running Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes Mexican film Roma was a delight to all the senses, merging a crisp black-and-white picture with layered and detailed sound design and mixing to give a sense of place. The film is about a housekeeper and the middle-class family she cares for, set in 1970 Mexico City. Highly personal and uncomfortably intimate at times, Roma was a genuinely cinematic experience that also provided indigenous representation in film. Watch 'Roma' on Netflix Now 06 of 10 Longest Film Shoot Boyhood 2014
IFC Films IMDb Rating: 7.9/10 Genre: Drama Starring: Ellar Coltrane, Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette Director: Richard Linklater Motion Picture Rating: R Running Time: 2 hours, 45 minutes In an undoubtedly ambitious project, writer-director Richard Linklater shot the epic and long-spanning Boyhood over 12 years. This drama depicts a young boy from early childhood to his first days in college, with parables involving his divorced parents and numerous pop culture references that date each scene. Watch 'Boyhood' on The Criterion Channel Now 07 of 10 A Cult Classic About Cults The Master 2012
Annapurna Pictures IMDb Rating: 7.2/10 Genre: Drama Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Motion Picture Rating: R Running Time: 2 hours, 18 minutes The Master is an eccentric film following an erratic World War II veteran named Freddie Quell. Quell eventually finds himself in the presence of a movement called "The Cause" and becomes ingrained in its strange ways. The film's fictional movement is said to be inspired by Scientology, but Joaquin Phoenix and Philip Seymour Hoffman's unsettling performances are what made The Master one to remember. Watch 'The Master' on Amazon Prime Video Now 08 of 10 Best Use of Electric Guitar—Mad Max Fury Road 2015
Warner Bros. IMDb Rating: 8.1/10 Genre: Action, Adventure Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult Director: George Miller Motion Picture Rating: R Running Time: 2 hours The Mad Max series from Australian filmmaker George Miller had been dormant for decades, but Fury Road had it roaring back to life. Tom Hardy took the role of the wandering Max, teaming up with Charlize Theron as the now-iconic character of Imperator Furiosa. With beautifully shot action and elaborate world-building, Mad Max: Fury Road is not only one of the best action films of the 2010s, but perhaps in the medium's history. Watch 'Mad Max: Fury Road' on TNT Now 09 of 10 Too Close to Home The Social Network 2010
Sony Pictures / IMDb IMDb Rating: 7.7/10 Genre: Biography, Drama Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake Director: David Fincher Motion Picture Rating: PG-13 Running Time: 2 hours The origin story for Facebook might not seem like a compelling premise on paper, but screenwriter Aaron Sorkin converted Mark Zuckerberg's account into a riveting character drama. Sorkin spun a story involving deception and social longing, witty dialogue, and a magnetic musical score, helping to give the film a distinct feel. And with Facebook recently back in the news, the possibility of a follow-up film becomes all the more likely. Watch 'The Social Network' on Hulu Now 10 of 10 Timeliest Film Parasite 2019
CJ Entertainment / IMDb IMDb Rating: 8.6/10 Genre: Comedy, Drama, Thriller Starring: Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong Director: Bong Joon-ho Motion Picture Rating: R Running Time: 2 hours, 12 minutes Korean film ruled worldwide cinema in 2019 with the release of Parasite, the latest from famed South Korean director Bong Joon-ho. This darkly comedic thriller depicted class struggles, with a low-income family slowly infiltrating a wealthy family's home under house workers' guise. Critics and viewers noted the film for being timely in its tackling of income inequality, as well as just being an unpredictable romp. Watch 'Parasite' on Hulu Now Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire The Best Action Movies to Watch Right Now The Best Netflix Thrillers to Watch Tonight The Best Movies on Hulu Right Now (September 2022) The 10 Best 80s Movies to Watch Right Now The 10 Best 90s Movies to Watch Right Now The Best Movies on HBO Right Now (October 2022) The 10 Best Sports Movies to Watch Right Now The Best LGBT Movies on Netflix Right Now (October 2022) The 22 Best Christmas Movies on Netflix (2022) The 15 Best Dolby Atmos Movies to Watch at Home Best Free Movies on YouTube (September 2022) The 15 Best Inspirational Movies of 2022 The Best Romantic Movies on Netflix Right Now (September 2022) The Best Teen Movies on Netflix (September 2022) The Best Disney Plus Movies Right Now (October 2022) The Best Kids Movies on Netflix (September 2022) Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies