List RulesVote up the foreign films you love that were released in the US between 2010-2019.
Fans of global cinema are invited to vote for the best foreign movies of the past decade. The following list compiles notable motion pictures from around the world that were released in the last decade. China, Denmark, Japan, France, Spain, and Germany are just a few of the countries represented. They all have thriving film scenes and turn out plenty of worthy movies each year. We've collected the most acclaimed and popular movies from each nation. Now it's time to see which one rises to the very top.
Aside from ranking the most memorable titles from other countries, this list will also provide a handy guide for anyone looking to check out foreign films. You'll find dozens of great recommendations, but of course, the ones ranked highest are most worthy of your time. Don't be intimidated by subtitles, because the strength of the storytelling in the top 100 foreign movies of the 2010s will keep you hooked. Multiple genres are represented, as well. Many are dramas, but comedies, horror flicks, and action pictures are also accounted for.
Vote up the top foreign films of the last decade. When you're done, take a chance on one of them that you haven't yet seen.
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127A Fantastic Woman
Daniela Vega, Francisco ReyesReleased: 2017
Directed by: Sebastián Lelio
A Fantastic Woman is a 2017 Chilean drama film directed by Sebastián Lelio. Marina (Daniela... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 93%
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115Ip Man 2
Donnie Yen, Sammo HungReleased: 2010
Directed by: Wilson Yip
Ip Man 2 is a 2010 Hong Kong biographical martial arts film directed by Wilson Yip, based on... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 96%
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115Raw
Garance Marillier, Ella RumpfReleased: 2016
Directed by: Julia Ducournau
Raw is a 2016 French-Belgian horror film directed by Julia Ducournau. When a young vegetarian... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 92%
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115Loveless
Maryana Spivak, Aleksey RozinReleased: 2017
Directed by: Andrey Zvyagintsev
Loveless is a 2017 Russian drama film directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev. When their only young... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 94%
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82Goodbye First Love
Özay Fecht, Sebastian UrzendowskyReleased: 2011
Directed by: Mia Hansen-Løve
Goodbye First Love is a 2011 Franco-German film directed by Mia Hansen-Løve. 15 year old... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 83%
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82Mommy
Patrick Huard, Anne DorvalReleased: 2014
Directed by: Xavier Dolan
Mommy is a 2014 Canadian drama film directed by Xavier Dolan. A widowed journalist, raising... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 89%
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117Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives
Wallapa Mongkolprasert, Tongsit RachasinReleased: 2010
Directed by: Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives is a Thai art drama film directed by Apichatpong... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 89%
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117Foxtrot
Lior Ashkenazi, Sarah AdlerReleased: 2017
Directed by: Samuel Maoz
Foxtrot is a 2017 Israeli drama film directed by Samuel Maoz. The film portrays the grief and... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 94%
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1411Amour
Isabelle Huppert, Jean-Louis TrintignantReleased: 2012
Directed by: Michael Haneke
Amour is a 2012 French-language drama film directed by Michael Haneke. The narrative focuses... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 93%
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105Tuesday, After Christmas
Dragoș Bucur, Victor RebengiucReleased: 2010
Directed by: Radu Muntean
Tuesday, After Christmas is a is a 2010 Romanian drama film directed by Radu Muntean. A man... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 74%
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105Tabu
Ana Moreira, Carlotto CottaReleased: 2012
Directed by: Miguel Gomes
Tabu is a 2012 Portuguese romance drama film directed by Miguel Gomes. A restless retired... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 88%
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105Revenge
Matilda Lutz, Kevin JanssensReleased: 2018
Directed by: Coralie Fargeat
Revenge is a 2017 French revenge horror film directed by Coralie Fargeat. After being... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 93%
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Land of Mine (a.k.a. Under sandet) is a 2015 Danish-German historical drama war film directed... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 91%
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118Force Majeure
Kristofer Hivju, Johannes KuhnkeReleased: 2014
Directed by: Ruben Östlund
Force Majeure is a 2014 Swedish comedy-drama film directed by Ruben Östlund. It follows the... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 94%
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118Shin Godzilla
Hiroki Hasegawa, Yutaka TakenouchiReleased: 2016
Directed by: Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi
Shin Godzilla is a 2016 Japanese science fiction kaiju film directed by Hideaki Anno and... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 86%
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72The Illusionist
Tom Urie, Raymond MearnsReleased: 2010
Directed by: Sylvain Chomet
The Illusionist is a 2010 French-Scottish animated comedy-drama film directed by Sylvain... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 73%
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72The Man from Nowhere
Won Bin, Kim Sae-ronReleased: 2010
Directed by: Lee Jung-beom
The Man from Nowhere is a 2010 South Korean action thriller film directed by Lee Jeong-beom.... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 100%
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72Miss Bala
James Russo, Stephanie SigmanReleased: 2011
Directed by: Gerardo Naranjo
Miss Bala is a 2011 Mexican action drama film directed by Gerardo Naranjo. In Mexico, a... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 87%
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72The Salesman
Shahab Hosseini, Taraneh AlidoostiReleased: 2016
Directed by: Asghar Farhadi
The Salesman is a 2016 Iranian drama film directed by Asghar Farhadi. While both participating... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 96%
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72Pain and Glory
Antonio Banderas, Asier EtxeandiaReleased: 2019
Directed by: Pedro Almodóvar
Pain and Glory is a 2019 Spanish drama film directed by Pedro Almodóvar. A film director past... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 96%
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107White God
Péter Gothár, János DerzsiReleased: 2014
Directed by: Kornél Mundruczó
White God is a 2014 Hungarian drama film directed by Kornél Mundruczó. The story is told from... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 88%
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107Tigers Are Not Afraid
Paola Lara, Juan Ramón LópezReleased: 2019
Directed by: Issa López
Tigers Are Not Afraid is a 2019 Mexican fantasy horror film directed by Issa López. Five... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 97%
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51The Tribe
Alexander Panivan, Alexander OsadchiyReleased: 2014
Directed by: Myroslav Slaboshpytskiy
The Tribe is a 2014 Ukrainian drama film directed by Myroslav Slaboshpytskiy. The film is set... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 88%
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85Certified Copy
Juliette Binoche, Jean-Claude CarrièreReleased: 2010
Directed by: Abbas Kiarostami
Certified Copy is a 2010 Iranian art film directed by Abbas Kiarostami. The film is set in... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 89%
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85Son of Saul
Géza Röhrig, Levente MolnárReleased: 2015
Directed by: László Nemes
Son of Saul is a 2015 Hungarian drama film directed by László Nemes. It is set in the... more on WikipediaRotten Tomatoes score: 96%