A list of the best movies of 2008, from gritty dramas movies like The Wrestler to comedies like Pineapple Express. The '00s were a decade where Hollywood thrived. In were new stars and big blockbusters and 2008 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 2008. Who could forget The Dark Knight with Christian Bale and Heath Ledger, Milk with Sean Penn, and of course, Iron Man with Robert Downey Jr. And let's not forget about Tina Fey in Baby Mama.
The best movies of 2008 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 Forgetting Sarah Marshall, or established stars like Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Ben Stiller and Jack Black in Tropic Thunder.
Some of the best movies of all time were released in 2008. This is the ultimate list of the best movies of 2008, which shouldn't feature the best movies of 2007. 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 on this list but is missing, feel free to add it.1
46796The Dark Knight
Christian Bale, Michael CaineReleased: 2008
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, based on the DC Comics... more2
315119Iron Man
Robert Downey Jr., Terrence HowardReleased: 2008
Directed by: Jon Favreau
Iron Man is a 2008 American superhero film directed by Jon Favreau, based on the Marvel Comics... more3
295112WALL-E
Sigourney Weaver, Laraine NewmanReleased: 2008
Directed by: Andrew Stanton
WALL-E is a 2008 American computer-animated science-fiction comedy film produced by Pixar... more4
17483Gran Torino
Clint Eastwood, Dreama WalkerReleased: 2008
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Gran Torino is a 2008 American drama film directed and produced by Clint Eastwood, who also... more5
11068The Wrestler
Evan Rachel Wood, Mickey RourkeReleased: 2008
Directed by: Darren Aronofsky
The Wrestler is a 2008 American sports drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky, written by... more6
141100Taken
Liam Neeson, Famke JanssenReleased: 2008
Directed by: Pierre Morel
Taken is a 2008 French action thriller film directed by Pierre Morel. A former CIA operative... more7
9660The Hurt Locker
Evangeline Lilly, Ralph FiennesReleased: 2008
Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow
The Hurt Locker is a 2008 American film about a three-man Explosive Ordnance Disposal team... more8
144108Tropic Thunder
Ben Stiller, Jack BlackReleased: 2008
Directed by: Ben Stiller
Tropic Thunder is a 2008 American action satire comedy film directed by Ben Stiller. Through a... more9
8651Role Models
Elizabeth Banks, Louis C.K.Released: 2008
Directed by: David Wain
Role Models is a 2008 American comedy film directed by David Wain about two energy drink... more10
14894Kung Fu Panda
Angelina Jolie, Lucy LiuReleased: 2008
Directed by: John Stevenson, Mark Osborne
Kung Fu Panda is a 2008 American computer-animated action comedy martial arts film produced by... more11
10883Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Mila Kunis, Kristen BellReleased: 2008
Directed by: Nicholas Stoller
Forgetting Sarah Marshall is a 2008 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Nicholas... more12
9958Bolt
Miley Cyrus, John TravoltaReleased: 2008
Directed by: Chris Williams, Byron Howard
Bolt tells the story of a dog who is convinced that his role as a super dog is reality. When... more13
135123Slumdog Millionaire
Dev Patel, Anil KapoorReleased: 2008
Directed by: Danny Boyle
Slumdog Millionaire is a 2009 British drama film directed by Danny Boyle Jamal Malik, a young... more14
6948Hellboy II: The Golden Army
John Hurt, Seth MacFarlaneReleased: 2008
Directed by: Guillermo del Toro
Hellboy II: The Golden Army is a 2008 American supernatural superhero film based on the... more15
8868Pineapple Express
Seth Rogen, James FrancoReleased: 2008
Directed by: David Gordon Green
Pineapple Express is a 2008 American buddy stoner action comedy film directed by David Gordon... more16
6441Burn After Reading
Brad Pitt, George ClooneyReleased: 2008
Directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Burn After Reading is a 2008 black comedy film written, produced, edited and directed by Joel... more17
6732The Spiderwick Chronicles
Nick Nolte, Seth RogenReleased: 2008
Directed by: Mark Waters
The Spiderwick Chronicles is a 2008 American fantasy adventure film. It is the film adaptation... more18
9576The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Liam Neeson, Tilda SwintonReleased: 2008
Directed by: Andrew Adamson
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is a 2008 epic fantasy film based on Prince Caspian,... more19
10489The Incredible Hulk
Robert Downey Jr., Liv TylerReleased: 2008
Directed by: Louis Leterrier
The Incredible Hulk is a 2008 American superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character... more20
8528Marley & Me
Owen Wilson, Jennifer AnistonReleased: 2008
Directed by: David Frankel
Marley & Me is a 2008 American comedy-drama film directed by David Frankel, based on the... more21
9684In Bruges
Colin Farrell, Ralph FiennesReleased: 2008
Directed by: Martin McDonagh
In Bruges is a 2008 British-American comedy film written and directed by Martin McDonagh. The... more22
6238Ponyo
Nozomi Ōhashi, Kazuko YoshiyukiReleased: 2008
Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki
Ponyo, initially titled in English as Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, is a 2008 Japanese... more23
9982Step Brothers
Will Ferrell, Seth RogenReleased: 2008
Directed by: Adam McKay
Step Brothers is a 2008 American buddy slapstick comedy film starring Will Ferrell and John C.... more24
6243Definitely, Maybe
Elizabeth Banks, Rachel WeiszReleased: 2008
Directed by: Adam Brooks
Definitely, Maybe is a 2008 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Adam... more25
8051Horton Hears a Who!
Selena Gomez, Jim CarreyReleased: 2008
Directed by: Steve Martino, Jimmy Hayward
Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! is a 2008 American computer-animated adventure comedy film... more
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