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The best actors working today include Hollywood legends, Academy Award winners and many of the top up and coming actors in the world right now. These talented and beautiful men grace the big and small screen with brilliant performances in our favorite movies and TV shows and do it really, really well. It&#39;s likely that many of these actors will long be remembered among the <a href="/crowdranked-list/best-actors" target="_blank">best actors of all time</a>.

For many of these <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-actors?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best male actors</a>, being part of Hollywood&#39;s elite is nothing new. The likes of George Clooney, Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, Al Pacino, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Christopher Walken, among other popular actors, have been around for decades and lost little of that spark that made them favorites.

Moving into a slightly younger crowd, many of the best current actors are quickly becoming legendary. Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/leonardo-dicaprio-movies-and-films-and-filmography/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Leonardo DiCaprio</a>, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Aaron Paul, Michael Fassbender, Chris Hemswoth, Henry Cavill and Johnny Depp are not just all hot, but among the best Hollywood has to offer today.

How do you compare the newcomers and the veterans to the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest actors of all time</a>? However you rank them, do so below on this list of the best actors working today!

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There&rsquo;s nothing more inspirational than watching one of the best &quot;never give up&quot; <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-movies-about-underdogs/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">movies about underdogs</a> that Hollywood has to offer. Because&nbsp;watching a story about a person surviving against all odds, holding on to hope with all their might, and making it through the dire straits of difficult situations can make you feel good. Many uplifting movies have been made that highlight the tenacity, strength, and triumph of the human spirit. A few of them are even Disney movies about Perseverance. But which ones these films are the best movies about not giving up? You get ot help decide, vote up the best films about not giving up below and see where your favorites rank!

The movies on this list are some of the best in movie history. Many of these films feature real life stories that have inspired us for years and left us feeling encouraged and hopeful. Whether you&rsquo;re in the mood for a drama, a thriller, comedy, or romance movie there is sure to be a movie on this list for you.

This list features the best movies about not giving up including, Cinderella Man, 300, Life Is Beautiful, Braveheart, Lone Survivor, Freedom Writers, Good Will Hunting, The Notebook, and Million Dollar Baby. Vote up the best films about perseverance below or add one you love that isn&#39;t already on the list!

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Lists of sports films about players, teams, and coaches, ranked from best to worst.

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Which athletes turned actors in 2022? In recent years, it's become commonplace for star athletes to foray into the entertainment sphere to pursue passions for&nbsp;music, animation, art, podcasting, and of course&nbsp;movies, often looking to build their brand recognition by popping up on the silver screen. With so many <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-sports-movies-2022/jason-bancroft">great new sports movies</a> in recent years like&nbsp;Space Jam: A New Legacy&nbsp;and the Oscar-winning&nbsp;King Richard, film studios&nbsp;love giving star athletes cameos or even letting athletes try their hands at acting. So, what athletes turned actor in 2022? Which 2022 athlete actors do you'll love?In 2022, there are numerous athletes who became actors in movies or television, such as Marshawn Lynch who featured in season 1, episode 2 of Murderville on Netflix, an improv comedy murder <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-new-mystery-shows-of-the-last-few-years/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">mystery TV series</a> starring Will Arnett. In terms of dynamic duos, LeBron James teamed &nbsp;up with Adam Sandler for <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-netflix-original-movies-2022/jason-bancroft">the Netflix comedy</a> Hustle, which is set to feature appearances and cameos from over 15 NBA players and personalities. Meanwhile, among actors who were athletes is former NFL coach Sean Payton who popped up for a cameo in the 2022 film Home Team, loosely based on his own life.&nbsp;Look below for all the 2022 athletes turned actors. Then, check back throughout the year as more sports stars try their hand at acting throughout the year.

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What athletes are producing movies in 2022? In recent years, it&#39;s become commonplace for star athletes to foray into the entertainment sphere to pursue passions for&nbsp;music, animation, art, podcasting, and of course&nbsp;movies, often looking for exciting business opportunities for their multiple millions. With so many <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-sports-movies-2022/jason-bancroft" target="_blank">great new sports movies</a> in recent years like&nbsp;Space Jam: A New Legacy&nbsp;and the Oscar-winning&nbsp;King Richard, film studios&nbsp;are putting together&nbsp;lucrative business models for athletes to become producers of sports movies. So, what athletes are producing movies in 2022? Which athletes are making&nbsp;movies you&#39;ll love?

In 2022, Shaquille O&#39;Neal&nbsp;and&nbsp;Steph Curry added some more hardware to their incredibly decorated trophy rooms by winning Oscars for their roles producing the The Queen of Basketball&nbsp;documentary. Speaking of dynamic duos, LeBron James is teaming up with Adam Sandler for <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-netflix-original-movies-2022/jason-bancroft" target="_blank">the Netflix comedy</a> Hustle. Meanwhile, Tom Brady will play himself alongside&nbsp;Jane Fonda in&nbsp;80 For Brady,&nbsp;which goes into production this Spring.

Find out all the sports stars producing movies in 2022. Then, check back throughout the year as more sports movies are released.

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The funniest<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-indie-drama-movies/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword"> independent movies</a> of 2022 give us some great stories that are produced outside of Hollywood. However, independent doesn't necessarily mean serious. Indie comedies can be just as groundbreaking and as moving as another minor studio film. Everything Everywhere All at Once&nbsp;is breaking ground for its high-joke ratio and mix of genres. Speaking of, horror films like Fresh and All My Friends Hate Me&nbsp;still hit the funny bone, creating laughs while making you terrified. So, if you're looking for something other than big summer blockbusters or you're trying to get away from another thoughtless remake or sequel and still want to laugh, check out the 2022 indie comedy films on this list.Whether you're a cinephile or just want something different, be sure to check back as upcoming and new <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-indie-comedy-movies/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">indie comedy movies</a> are added to the list once they're released throughout the year. Vote up your favorites so other fans know what to watch next and vote down the ones you think they should skip.

The Best Indie Comedies Of 2022

The Best Indie Comedy Movies Of 2022, Ranked

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The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-fantasy-movies-based-on-books/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best fantasy movies</a> of 2022 really capture our imagination. Pixar and Disney have a great fantasy film with&nbsp;Turning Red&nbsp;as mother and daughter try to reconcile their differences. But if mermaids are your thing, you&#39;ll want to try and catch&nbsp;The King&#39;s Daughter&nbsp;starring Peirce Brosnan&nbsp;as King Louis XIV, who is obsessed with obtaining immortality. There are plenty of others, including&nbsp;Everything Everywhere All at Once&nbsp;and Fistful of Vengeance&nbsp;if martial arts and fantasy are a great mix of genres for you. Without a doubt, there are tons of good 2022 fantasy movies coming out.

Vote up your favorite 2022 fantasy movies and vote down the ones you think other fans should skip. The best part is that you can vote for all your favorites, not just one.&nbsp;Then be sure to check back as new and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/upcoming-sci-fi-shows-fantasy-shows-2022/molly-gander?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">upcoming fantasy movies</a> are released and added to the list throughout the year.

The Best Fantasy Movies Of 2022

The Best Fantasy Films Of 2022, Ranked

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2022 <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/comedy-movies-with-female-leads/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">movies with female leads</a> span across every genre. From action-packed spy thrillers to teen comedies, this list has something for everyone. As Hollywood continues to become more diverse and strongly feature female voices in major motion pictures, we want to determine the movie that does it the best this year. Look for movies on this list that elevate female voices with strong women in the lead roles. And with&nbsp;more 2022 movies with female leads coming out than ever before, it&#39;s great to see this list grow year over year. It also means that there are more women driven films to vote on.

The best part about this list is that you can vote for all your favorites, not just the one that you think will top this list of the best 2022 female led films. You should also check back throughout the year as more upcoming and new 2022 films feature female leads are added to the list once they are released.

The Best Female Leading Movies Of 2022

The Best Female Leading Movies of 2022, Ranked

Romance

Get ready to laugh with these hilarious 2022 romantic comedies.&nbsp;It&#39;s Always Sunny&nbsp;fans will definitely want to check out&nbsp;I Want You Back&nbsp;starring Charlie Day and Jenny Slate. There&#39;s also romcoms on this list for music fans.&nbsp;Marry Me&nbsp;marries Jennifer Lopez&#39;s musical talents with her acting abilities as her and Owen Wilson light up the silver screen. You&#39;ll also find the teen film&nbsp;Sex Appeal&nbsp;on this list as a straight-A student applies the scientific method to &quot;doing it.&quot; So if you love romcoms, you&#39;re in the right place for the best comedy romances this year has to offer.

Vote up all of your favorite 2022 romcoms on the list and vote down any that you think other fans should skip. Be sure to check back throughout the year for new romcoms as they are released and added to the list to see how other fans vote on them.

The Best RomComs Of 2022

The Best Romantic Comedy Movies Of 2022, Ranked

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Do You Like Scary Movies?

Ready to turn the lights off for a fright? Then you should check out the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-horror-films-ever-made?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best horror movies</a> of 2022. This year has already kicked off with scary movies like&nbsp;Scream and A Banquet&nbsp;starring Sienna Guillory&nbsp;but there are plenty more scares to come. There are several highly anticipated <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-horror-movie-sequels/ranker-horror?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">horror movie sequels</a> due out in 2022&nbsp;like Halloween Ends&nbsp;and Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Another good 2022 horror movie is sure to be Jordan Peele&#39;s Nope. You&#39;ll also want to answer The Black Phone&nbsp;when it rings into theaters this fall. But which of these 2022 horror films is the scariest? You get to help decide with your votes.

Browse this list of 2022&nbsp;horror movies and vote up the ones that gave you the biggest fright. Check back for upcoming and new 2022 horror movies as they are released to see where you favorites end up on the list.

The Best Horror Movies Of 2022

The Best Horror Movies Of 2022, Ranked

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The best 2022 <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-sci-fi-movies?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">science fiction movies</a> give a glimpse into possible futures.&nbsp;The Pink Cloud&nbsp;was written and filmed before the pandemic so it hits close to home as an anxiety driven sci-fi thriller. There are also 2022 sci-fi films like&nbsp;Bigbug&nbsp;from&nbsp;Jean-Pierre Jeunet that serves as a cautionary tale about our reliance on technology.&nbsp;The Adam Project&nbsp;boasts an all-star cast and is streaming straight to Netflix. More than than that, they&#39;re&nbsp;really cool and some of these upcoming 2022 sci-fi films could even be considered great science fiction films. But which one is the best of this year? You get to help decide with your votes.

Vote up the the 2022 science fiction movies that got you thinking about future possibilities, life beyond our planet, or what it&#39;s like to time travel and meet your past self. Be sure to check back for new science fiction movies as they are released this year.

The Best Sci-Fi Movies Of 2022

The Best Sci-Fi Movies Of 2022, Ranked

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The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/all-black-movies-or-list-of-black-movies?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best Black movies</a> of 2022&nbsp;are coming out in every genre imaginable&nbsp;including sci-fi, comedy, and biographical films.&nbsp;Master, Alice, and&nbsp;Amandla&nbsp;show that this list of&nbsp;2022&nbsp;Black films is off to an amazing start. If you are a fan of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/7-real-people-who-survived-horror-movie-situations/samantha-wilson?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the horror movie</a> genre, you&#39;re going to need to watch&nbsp;Nope&nbsp;when it&#39;s finally released. You&#39;ll also need to get ready to laugh if you plan on watching A Madea Homecoming. These are really just a few of the great 2022 Black movies coming out this year.

But which one should be at the top of the list? You get to help decide by voting up your favorites and voting down any that you think other fans can skip that are coming out in 2022. Be sure to check back as new African-American films are added to this list once they are released throughout the year.

The Best Black Movies Of 2022

The Best Black Movies Of 2022, Ranked

You&#39;re going to want to add the best foreign movies of 2022 to your watch list. If you&#39;re excited about <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/good-foreign-sci-fi-movies/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">foreign science fiction</a> films, definitely do your best to catch The Pink Cloud. If&nbsp;The Pink Cloud&nbsp;hits too close to home, maybe you&#39;ll like the drama&nbsp;A Hero&nbsp;currently streaming on Amazon Prime or Sundown&nbsp;starring Tim Roth. No matter your&nbsp;genre preference, this list of the best 2022 foreign language films has got you covered. And if you love scary international movies, you&#39;re sure to&nbsp;be happy with the Finnish language body horror film&nbsp;Hatching.&nbsp;This year is shaping up to be a great on for international films.

Now it&#39;s time to vote up your favorite foreign films so other cinema heads know what to watch next, vote down any that you think they should skip, and be sure to check back as new and upcoming foreign films are added to the list once they&#39;re released.

The Best Foreign Films Of 2022

The Best Foreign Movies of 2022, Ranked

The best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/sad-romance-movies/grayson-titan?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">sad romance movies</a> from 2022 show the strength of love in the face of loss or adversity. While there&nbsp;can be comedic moments, or even happy endings in these 2022 romantic dramas, there is a thread of sadness throughout the film. So grab a box of tissues or just cry into your popcorn as you watch these somewhat depressing romance movies that came out this year.&nbsp;The Worst Person in the World&nbsp;is a great film for those still figuring out what to do with their lives and recognize the unintentional pain it can cause others. While&nbsp;The In Between&nbsp;showcases a couple that attempts to overcome the barrier between life and death.

Vote up your favorite 2022 sad romance movies and vote down any you think other fans should skip. Be sure to check back throughout the year to vote on new and upcoming sad romance movies as they are released and added to the list.

The Saddest Romantic Dramas Of 2022

The Saddest Romantic Drama Movies Of 2022, Ranked

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Buckle up and get ready for these awesome 2022 action movies. From explosions to fist fights, action movies this year are bringing audiences what they want. Some of these are best caught in the movie theater when possible but Netflix and other streaming services have plenty of 2022 action films to keep you entertained in the safety of your own home. From the action-packed spy thriller&nbsp;The 355&nbsp;to the explosive&nbsp;Warhunt, you&#39;re sure to be entertained by these action-adventure films. Not only will there be explosions and fight scenes, but you&#39;ll enjoy powerhouse performances by&nbsp;Jessica Chastain, Lupita Nyong&#39;o, Diane Kruger,&nbsp;Pen&eacute;lope Cruz, and Fan Bingbing.&nbsp;Be sure to vote up the movies you think other action fans should watch this year and vote down any that failed to entertain you.

Check back throughout the year to vote on new and upcoming action movies as they are released and added to this list.

The Most Action-Packed Movies Of 2022

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Looking for a good movie for family film night? This list of the best 2022 kids movies has got you covered. Netflix started the year with&nbsp;Home Team&nbsp;starring Kevin James as Sean Payton who returns home to coach his son&#39;s Pop Warner football team. If you have&nbsp;Ice Age&nbsp;fans in your family, you&#39;re going to want&nbsp;to watch&nbsp;The Ice Age Adventures of Buck Wild.&nbsp;There&#39;s something for every member of your family on this 2022 kids movie list. And everyone loves the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/details-from-original-pinocchio-story/patrick-thornton?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">story of Pinocchio</a> right? This year will have two films about the wooden boy, so don&#39;t miss out on Robert Zemeckis&#39;s Pinocchio starring Tom Hanks or Guillermo del Toro&#39;s stop animation version. You&#39;ll decide which one ends up higher on the list with your votes.

Be sure to vote up the family movies you loved watching, vote down any that you think other families should skip, and be sure to check back throughout the year as upcoming kids movies are released and added to this list.

The Best Family And Kids Movies Of 2022

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The best 2022 biopics entertain you while also giving you a better sense of who a celebrity or historical person was in real life. My Best Friend Anne Frank&nbsp;is a <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-netflix-original-movies/ranker-streaming?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Netflix Original movie</a> that offers a little bit of insight into Anne Frank&#39;s life through the perspective of her best friend. Against the Ice is a biographical film that shows a historical figure going far and surviving against the odds find evidence to contradict the U.S.&#39;s claim to Greenland. These are just a few of the great biographical films that are coming out in 2022&nbsp;and there are bound to be a few Oscar contenders on the list below.

But which one deserves to be at the top of the list? You get to help decide by voting up your favorite 2022 biopics and voting down the ones that you think fellow cinephiles should skip this year. Be sure to check back for new and upcoming biopics as they are added to the list once they are released.

The Best Biographical Movies Of 2022

The Best Biopics Of 2022, Ranked

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Since the debut of Iron Man in 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been delivering top-notch superhero movies with some of the greatest comic book characters of all time. Featuring Thor, Captain America, Black Panther, and Doctor Strange, these are the best Marvel Cinematic Universe characters. This list of MCU characters also includes memorable villains, such as Loki, Vulture, and Killmonger, and characters from television properties like <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-agents-of-shield-storylines/jonathan-kantor" target="_blank">Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D</a>.

Who is your favorite <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-avengers-not-in-mcu/joedonley" target="_blank">MCU character</a>? Who <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/marvel-characters-missing-from-the-mcu-movies/williamsbrianjake" target="_blank">deserves more screentime</a>? While most&nbsp;of these Marvel superheroes have been popular before even making it onscreen, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/underrated-mcu-characters/joedonley" target="_blank">some lesser known characters</a>, like the Guardians of the Galaxy, are finally getting the attention they deserve.&nbsp;

Vote up the top characters in <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-mcu-movies/ranker-film" target="_blank">MCU movies</a>, and feel free to add underrated characters missing from the list.

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Who is going to be the new James Bond actor now that Daniel Craig doesn't want to be 007 in the next James Bond outing? Since even before the release of Spectre. Daniel Craig was vocal about not revisiting the Bond role. So who should be the next James Bond actor?The actors below have been voted by fans as being the best candidates for taking on the 007 persona. Regardless of which actor gets the role, the consensus is that the next Bond after Craig should still be British and dapper. After all, all the previous Bonds, from original Sean Connery to the 90s Pierce Brosnan have been classy gentlemen.Vote up your favorite James Bond candidate below. Let's try to avoid a repeat of the George Lazenby Bond. At least Timothy Dalton got the Bond pose right. Living actors only as this is a casting call for the new James Bond actor, not who would've been the best Bond.

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Not <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/all-easter-eggs-from-marvel-movies/ranker-comics?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">all Marvel movies</a> are Disney Marvel movies, as both Fox and Sony have played a large role in getting Marvel heroes onto the movie screen. But when it comes to Marvel films, Disney has truly perfected the formula. Which Disney Marvel movies really stand out and which ones were duds at the box office?

Below are all the released <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-mcu-movies/ranker-film" target="_blank">Marvel movies</a> made by Disney since the original <a href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/iron-man?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">Iron Man</a>, ranked by quality. Is the one you like not high on the list or do you see one ranked too high up? Feel free to voice your opinion and vote away! Maybe you think The Incredible Hulk is a better Disney Marvel movie than Guardians of the Galaxy.

Established with the first Iron Man movie, Disney produces Marvel movies under the Marvel Studios production company banner. The ranking for which movies are the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-marvel-comics-tattoos/whitneysmoore?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best Marvel</a> Studios productions is sure to change as more are released over the coming years.

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Every year the Academy evaluates a year's worth of brilliant performances and picks what they believe to be the best of the best, nominating these for the most prestigious acting awards in cinema: the Oscars. This in itself is an honor - just to be nominated for an Academy Award. But only one person can win each year, and the women listed here have all taken home Oscar gold for Best Actress in a Leading Role - so which Best Actress Oscar winners are the best?Of the leading women who have won Best Actress, who is the&nbsp;best&nbsp;Best Actress? Is it the most nominated women of all time Meryl Streep, with 15 nominations? Is it a classic actress like Katharine Hepburn (who has the most wins, with four)? What about Audrey Hepburn, or Grace Kelly? Maybe a more modern choice like Hilary Swank, Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Lawrence, or Julianne Moore?With so many options choosing the best is hard, but that's where you come in. Vote up the very best actresses of all the Best Actress Academy Award winners below!