Originally by Ranker FilmList RulesOnly movies released in theaters in 2013.
A list of the best movies of 2013, as ranked by movie fans and critics. Every year, around the holiday season, film critics and fans alike gather together to proclaim that a select few movies were the best the film world had to offer during the year. For some, the best movies are those that evoke an emotional response and memorable acting performances. For other movie fans, it’s the entertainment value of a film that earns its place on the “best of” lists. Whatever the personal preferences of the movie viewer, people have strong feelings about what they believe is the best movie of the year.
The films on this list are among the best movies made in 2013. These films gathered strong reviews from the most respected film critics in the country, entertained audiences across the globe, and stayed in their thoughts long after the credits rolled. This list includes movies of many different genres, as well as both indie and major studio releases.
What are the best movies of 2013? While much of the debate rests on personal taste, the movies on this list received great reviews, captured the attention of the audience, and earned a place in cinema history. For more 2013 movie lists, check out Ranker's lists of the funniest movies of 2013 and the most overrated 2013 films.
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324125The Wolf of Wall Street
Leonardo DiCaprio, Matthew McConaugheyReleased: 2013
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
The Wolf of Wall Street is a 2013 American biographical black comedy film directed by Martin... more on Wikipedia - 2
239133Prisoners
Hugh Jackman, Jake GyllenhaalReleased: 2013
Directed by: Denis Villeneuve
Prisoners is a 2013 American drama thriller film directed by Denis Villeneuve. Two young girls... more on Wikipedia - 3
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26015012 Years a Slave
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael FassbenderReleased: 2013
Directed by: Steve McQueen
12 Years a Slave is a 2013 period drama film directed by Steve McQueen, based on the 1853... more on Wikipedia - 4233119
Frozen
Kristen Bell, Idina MenzelReleased: 2013
Directed by: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee
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336201The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Jennifer Lawrence, Elizabeth BanksReleased: 2013
Directed by: Francis Lawrence
This film is a 2013 American science fiction action film based on Suzanne Collins' dystopian... more on Wikipedia - 6
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347246Gravity
Sandra Bullock, George ClooneyReleased: 2013
Directed by: Alfonso Cuarón
Gravity is a 2013 science fiction thriller film directed, co-written, and produced by Alfonso... more on Wikipedia - 7279180
Iron Man 3
Gwyneth Paltrow, Robert Downey Jr.Released: 2013
Directed by: Shane Black
Iron Man 3 is a 2013 superhero film featuring the Marvel Comics character Iron Man, produced... more on Wikipedia - 8
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282170Star Trek Into Darkness
Zoe Saldana, Benedict CumberbatchReleased: 2013
Directed by: J.J. Abrams
Star Trek Into Darkness is a 2013 American science fiction action film. It is the twelfth... more on Wikipedia - 915894
Dallas Buyers Club
Jennifer Garner, Matthew McConaugheyReleased: 2013
Directed by: Jean-Marc Vallée
Dallas Buyers Club is a 2013 American biographical drama film, co-written by Craig Borten and... more on Wikipedia - 10
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11058American Hustle
Jennifer Lawrence, Amy AdamsReleased: 2013
Directed by: David O. Russell
American Hustle is a 2013 American comedy-drama film directed by David O. Russell. It was... more on Wikipedia - 11217126
Monsters University
Helen Mirren, Kelsey GrammerReleased: 2013
Directed by: Dan Scanlon
Monsters University is a 2013 animation adventure comedy film directed by Dan Scanlon. - 12191123
We're the Millers
Jennifer Aniston, Emma RobertsReleased: 2013
Directed by: Rawson Marshall Thurber
We're the Millers is a 2013 American comedy film directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. It stars... more on Wikipedia - 13
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297221The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Cate Blanchett, Evangeline LillyReleased: 2013
Directed by: Peter Jackson
The Hobbit: There and Back Again retitled to The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug is a 2013... more on Wikipedia - 14
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167107The Conjuring
Vera Farmiga, Patrick WilsonReleased: 2013
Directed by: James Wan
The Conjuring is a 2013 American supernatural horror film directed by James Wan and the first... more on Wikipedia - 156322
Her
Scarlett Johansson, Olivia WildeReleased: 2013
Directed by: Spike Jonze
Her is a 2013 American romantic science fiction comedy-drama film written, directed, and... more on Wikipedia - 16183141
Now You See Me
Morgan Freeman, Isla FisherReleased: 2013
Directed by: Louis Leterrier
Now You See Me is a 2013 thriller film directed by Louis Leterrier and written by Boaz Yakin ... more on Wikipedia - 17
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247210Captain Phillips
Tom Hanks, Catherine KeenerReleased: 2013
Directed by: Paul Greengrass
Captain Phillips is a 2013 American biographical thriller film directed by Paul Greengrass and... more on Wikipedia - 18
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240139Despicable Me 2
Russell Brand, Steve CarellReleased: 2013
Directed by: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud
Despicable Me 2 is a 2013 computer animated comedy film written by Ken Daurio and Cinco Paul. - 1911361
Lone Survivor
Mark Wahlberg, Eric BanaReleased: 2013
Directed by: Peter Berg
Lone Survivor is a 2013 American film written and directed by Peter Berg, and starring Mark... more on Wikipedia - 20158132
This Is the End
James Franco, Jonah HillReleased: 2013
Directed by: Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen
This Is the End is a 2013 American disaster comedy film directed by Seth Rogen and Evan... more on Wikipedia - 21228193
Man of Steel
Henry Cavill, Amy AdamsReleased: 2013
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Man of Steel is a 2013 superhero film directed by Zack Snyder, based on the DC Comics... more on Wikipedia - 22
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234194Thor: The Dark World
Chris Hemsworth, Natalie PortmanReleased: 2013
Directed by: Alan Taylor
Thor: The Dark World is a 2013 American superhero film directed by Alan Taylor, based on the... more on Wikipedia - 23218179
World War Z
Brad Pitt, Matthew FoxReleased: 2013
Directed by: Marc Forster
This film is a 2013 American apocalyptic action horror film directed by Marc Forster. The... more on Wikipedia - 24
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177123The Wolverine
Hugh Jackman, Tao OkamotoReleased: 2013
Directed by: James Mangold
The Wolverine is a 2013 American superhero film directed by James Mangold, based on the Marvel... more on Wikipedia - 2511086
Saving Mr. Banks
Tom Hanks, Colin FarrellReleased: 2013
Directed by: John Lee Hancock
Saving Mr. Banks is a 2013 period drama film directed by John Lee Hancock from a screenplay... more on Wikipedia
