The best movies of 2011 include gut-wrenching dramas, mind-bending sci-fi movies and wonderful, romantic comedies that remind movie-goers why they fell in love with movies in the first place. This is a list of some of the best films of the year. Obviously any 'best of' list is going to be subjective, so not everyone will agree. That's the great thing about lists on Ranker: You can change the order with your votes and, in this case, by creating your very own list of the top movies of 2011.
Think 'Midnight in Paris' is the best movie of 2011, hands down? Vote it up, and rank it high on your own list! Did leave you in stitches, laughing days after? Certainly it's one of the to come along in quite a while, but does it deserve to rank #1 on this list? It's up to you to make these sorts of decisions. Whether it's a first-rate documentary like 'Project Nim' or a stunning action-adventure flick like or a solid, lighthearted animated family movie like rank away! I can't wait to see which movies come out on top (and which movies get slammed, in the form of down votes, because really, not everyone liked 'The Tree of Life,' and I'm still hearing people argue about it).
Each and every one of us who've spent a ton of cash to be entertained for a few hours in a darkened theater deserve to be heard. While 2011 certainly brought with it some stinkers (hello, ), there were some real gems, too. And yes, as new 2011 movies come out, add them to your 'best of' list. Several films believed to be Oscar contenders will hit theaters before year's end ('The Descendants,' 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo,' 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy,' 'My Week With Marilyn,' and 'War Horse,' among them). So as you see these movies and love (or hate) them, add them! For the most recent films, check out Ranker's list of the best 2013 movies.1
658233X-Men: First Class
Jennifer Lawrence, Hugh JackmanReleased: 2011
Directed by: Matthew Vaughn
X-Men: First Class is a 2011 American superhero film, based on the X-Men characters appearing... more
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343213Captain America: The First Avenger
Samuel L. Jackson, Chris EvansReleased: 2011
Directed by: Joe Johnston
Captain America: The First Avenger is a 2011 American superhero film based on the Marvel... more- 3351215
Thor
Chris Hemsworth, Natalie PortmanReleased: 2011
Directed by: Kenneth Branagh
Thor is a 2011 American superhero film directed by Kenneth Branagh, based on the Marvel Comics... more - 4220108
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
Tom Cruise, Paula PattonReleased: 2011
Directed by: Brad Bird
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol is a 2011 American action spy film directed by Brad... more - 518098
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Rachel McAdams, Robert Downey Jr.Released: 2011
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is a 2011 British-American action mystery film directed by... more - 6503355
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
Emma Watson, Daniel RadcliffeReleased: 2011
Directed by: David Yates
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is a 2011 fantasy film directed by David Yates,... more - 7265155
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Daniel Craig, Rooney MaraReleased: 2011
Directed by: David Fincher
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a 2011 Swedish-American mystery thriller film based on the... more - 8257158
The Help
Emma Stone, Jessica ChastainReleased: 2011
Directed by: Tate Taylor
The Help is a 2011 American period drama film directed and written by Tate Taylor, and adapted... more - 9224144
Horrible Bosses
Jennifer Aniston, Kevin SpaceyReleased: 2011
Directed by: Seth Gordon
Horrible Bosses is a 2011 American black comedy film directed by Seth Gordon, written by... more - 10481387
Drive
Christina Hendricks, Ryan GoslingReleased: 2011
Directed by: Nicolas Winding
Drive is a 2011 American neo noir arthouse action directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, starring... more - 11406330
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
James Franco, Freida PintoReleased: 2011
Directed by: Rupert Wyatt
Rise of the Apes is in pre-production as of May 2010. This origin story for a new franchise... more - 12320277
Moneyball
Brad Pitt, Jonah HillReleased: 2011
Directed by: Bennett Miller
Moneyball is an American 2011 biographical sports drama film directed by Bennett Miller from a... more - 13186141
Hugo
Jude Law, Chloë Grace MoretzReleased: 2011
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Hugo is a 2011 American 3D historical adventure drama film directed and co-produced by Martin... more - 14246195
Source Code
Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle MonaghanReleased: 2011
Directed by: Duncan Jones
Source Code is a 2011 science fiction film directed by Duncan Jones, written by Ben Ripley,... more - 15214146
Rango
Johnny Depp, Isla FisherReleased: 2011
Directed by: Gore Verbinski
Rango is a 2011 American computer-animated action comedy western film directed by Gore... more - 16174149
The Muppets
Katy Perry, Lady GagaReleased: 2011
Directed by: James Bobin
The Muppets is a 2011 comedy film directed by James Bobin.... more - 1716897
Warrior
Jennifer Morrison, Tom HardyReleased: 2011
Directed by: Gavin O'Connor
Warrior is a 2011 American sports drama film directed by Gavin O'Connor and starring Tom Hardy... more - 1810776
Real Steel
Hugh Jackman, Evangeline LillyReleased: 2011
Directed by: Shawn Levy
Real Steel is a 2011 film directed by Shawn Levy.... more - 19355338
Bridesmaids
Rose Byrne, Jon HammReleased: 2011
Directed by: Paul Feig
Bridesmaids is a 2011 American romantic comedy film directed by Paul Feig, written by Annie... more - 20248183
Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Emma Stone, Julianne MooreReleased: 2011
Directed by: John Requa, Glenn Ficarra
Crazy, Stupid, Love is a 2011 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Glenn Ficarra... more - 21150119
Puss in Boots
Salma Hayek, Antonio BanderasReleased: 2011
Directed by: Chris Miller
Puss in Boots is a 2011 American computer-animated action comedy film produced by DreamWorks... more - 22283282
Super 8
Elle Fanning, AJ MichalkaReleased: 2011
Directed by: J.J. Abrams
Super 8 is a 2011 American science fiction horror film written, co-produced, and directed by... more - 2313671
Fast Five
Vin Diesel, Paul WalkerReleased: 2011
Directed by: Justin Lin
Fast Five is a 2011 American action film directed by Justin Lin, and the fifth installment in... more - 24160118
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
Tom Hardy, Benedict CumberbatchReleased: 2011
Directed by: Tomas Alfredson
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy is a 2011 espionage film directed by Tomas Alfredson. The screenplay... more - 2514381
Limitless
Robert De Niro, Bradley CooperReleased: 2011
Directed by: Neil Burger
Limitless is a 2011 American thriller film directed by Neil Burger and starring Bradley... more
