The Best Movies Of 2007

Over 900 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Movies Of 2007
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Only movies released in theaters in 2007.

Here is a list of the best movies of 2007, from gritty dramas movies like American Gangster to comedies like Juno. The '00s were a decade where Hollywood thrived. In were new stars and big blockbusters and 2007 was no exception. Some the best movies of this year are some of the best teen, coming of age, adventure, comedies and dramas in history. The films on here are very memorable and had audiences on the edges of their seats, and still pack a punch so many years after they were first released. You shouldn't be too surprised by the movies listed on here. As stated before, some of the best movies of the decade were released in 2007.

Who could forget No Country For Old Men with Daniel Day-Lewis, Casino Royale with Daniel Craig, and of course, The Bourne Ultimatum with Matt Damon. And let's not forget about Tom Hanks in Charlie Wilson's War. The best movies of 2007 featured some of the biggest stars in the movie business. Whether it was the aforementioned stars continuing their success or the breakout performances featured in Into The Wild, or established stars like Robert Redford, Meryl Streep and Tom Cruise in Lions for Lambs and Will Smith in I am Legend. Some of the best movies of all time were released in 2007. This is the ultimate list of the best movies of 2007, which shouldn't feature the best movies of 2006. Vote and re-rank this list according to how you think the best movies of that year should be reflected. If you notice that there's a movie from this year that should be higher on this list, feel free to vote it up.

Most divisive: Juno
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  • No Country for Old Men
    1
    Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin
    661 votes
    • Released: 2007
    • Directed by: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
    • Genres: Drama, Thriller
    In the atmospheric drama No Country for Old Men, a hunter, Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin), stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong in the Texas desert. He seizes an opportunity, snagging a briefcase full of cash. This act triggers a violent chain reaction as relentless hitman Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem) begins to hunt him down. Sheriff Ed Tom Bell (Tommy Lee Jones), an aging lawman, struggles to preserve a fading sense of justice in this brutal, new world. This film, praised for its stark realism and suspenseful storytelling, won four Academy Awards including Best Picture.

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  • There Will Be Blood
    2
    Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano, Kevin J. O'Connor
    633 votes
    • Released: 2007
    • Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson
    • Genres: Drama
    Set amidst the rugged American West landscape, There Will Be Blood unfolds as a historical drama of epic proportions. At its core is Daniel Plainview (Daniel Day-Lewis), a silver miner turned oil prospector, consumed by his insatiable thirst for wealth and power. A chance encounter leads him to a small town sitting atop an ocean of oil. As he exploits the land, his pursuit clashes with Eli Sunday's (Paul Dano), a charismatic preacher. The movie, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, won two Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Day-Lewis.

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  • Ratatouille
    3
    Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm, Lou Romano
    611 votes
    • Released: 2007
    • Directed by: Brad Bird
    • Genres: Animation, Kids, Comedy
    In the animated movie Ratatouille, Remy (voiced by Patton Oswalt), a rat with an exceptional palate, dreams of becoming a chef. Living in Paris, he stumbles upon Gusteau's restaurant and forms an unlikely alliance with Linguini (Lou Romano), a clumsy garbage boy. Together, they defy societal norms and culinary traditions to serve up delectable dishes that challenge the status quo. Directed by Brad Bird, this Pixar production is an Oscar-winning blend of comedy and adventure that explores themes of friendship, ambition, and the joy of cooking.

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  • The Bourne Ultimatum
    4
    Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, Joan Allen
    510 votes
    • Released: 2007
    • Directed by: Paul Greengrass
    • Genres: Action, Thriller
    In The Bourne Ultimatum, Matt Damon reprises his role as Jason Bourne, a former CIA assassin suffering from amnesia. The movie, directed by Paul Greengrass, is the third installment in the Bourne series and won three Academy Awards. Here, we follow Bourne's quest to uncover hidden truths about his past while he's pursued relentlessly by law enforcement agencies. Joan Allen returns as Pamela Landy, an ally within the system. With its action-packed sequences and espionage thriller elements, this film completes Bourne's journey towards self-discovery and redemption.

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  • Zodiac
    5
    Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, Robert Downey
    540 votes
    • Released: 2007
    • Directed by: David Fincher
    • Genres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
    Zodiac, an intriguing crime thriller directed by David Fincher, trails the chilling path of the famed Zodiac Killer. Robert Graysmith (Jake Gyllenhaal), a cartoonist at the San Francisco Chronicle, becomes obsessively intertwined with the unsolved case. Alongside him are Paul Avery (Robert Downey Jr.), a bohemian crime reporter, and Inspector David Toschi (Mark Ruffalo), a seasoned detective. As they delve deeper into the cipher-laden letters sent by the killer, their lives become inextricably linked to this enigma. The film, based on true events, is a tense exploration of obsession, fear, and the elusive nature of truth. Despite its long runtime, each moment is filled with suspense and intrigue, keeping viewers riveted until the very end. Zodiac remains a compelling testament to Fincher's mastery of his craft.

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  • The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
    6
    272 votes
    • Released: 2007
    • Directed by: Andrew Dominik
    • Genres: Drama
    Jesse James (Brad Pitt), the most feared outlaw of the American West, lives his final days in this slow-burning drama. Robert Ford (Casey Affleck), a fawning admirer turned resentful associate, yearns for his own taste of fame. The film is a careful examination of their complex relationship leading to James's infamous death. It subtly peels back layers of myth to expose the raw humanity beneath the legend. Directed by Andrew Dominik, it's a western film that won Casey Affleck an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

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