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
660236X-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 on Wikipedia
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344214Captain 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 on Wikipedia3
353218Thor
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 on Wikipedia4
221109Mission: 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 on Wikipedia![Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2]()
5508356Harry 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 on Wikipedia![The Help]()
6262158The 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 on Wikipedia7
18297Sherlock 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 on Wikipedia![The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo]()
8263156The 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 on Wikipedia![Horrible Bosses]()
9226145Horrible 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 on Wikipedia10
480388Drive
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 on Wikipedia11
411327Rise 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 on Wikipedia12
323279Moneyball
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 on Wikipedia![Hugo]()
13190141Hugo
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 on Wikipedia![Warrior]()
1416897Warrior
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 on Wikipedia![Win Win]()
1517397Win Win
Paul Giamatti, Jeffrey TamborReleased: 2011
Directed by: Thomas McCarthy
Win Win is a 2011 comedy-drama directed and written by Thomas McCarthy. The main characters... more on Wikipedia![Source Code]()
16247196Source 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 on Wikipedia![Rango]()
17217147Rango
Johnny Depp, Isla FisherReleased: 2011
Directed by: Gore Verbinski
Rango is a 2011 American computer-animated action comedy western film directed by Gore... more on Wikipedia18
13970Fast 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 on Wikipedia![Cars 2]()
1910352Cars 2
Owen Wilson, Michael CaineReleased: 2011
Directed by: Brad Lewis, John Lasseter
Cars 2 is a 2011 American computer-animated action comedy spy film produced by Pixar Animation... more on Wikipedia![Limitless]()
2014181Limitless
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 on Wikipedia![The Muppets]()
21174149The Muppets
Katy Perry, Lady GagaReleased: 2011
Directed by: James Bobin
The Muppets is a 2011 comedy film directed by James Bobin.![Puss in Boots]()
22152118Puss 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 on Wikipedia![Real Steel]()
2310776Real Steel
Hugh Jackman, Evangeline LillyReleased: 2011
Directed by: Shawn Levy
Real Steel is a 2011 film directed by Shawn Levy.![Bridesmaids]()
24355337Bridesmaids
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 on Wikipedia![Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy]()
25162118Tinker 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 on Wikipedia
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