The Best Movies Of 2019

Jason Bancroft
Updated August 14, 2023 100.5K votes 8.3K voters 59.5K views
Over 8.3K Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Movies Of 2019
Voting Rules
Only movies released in theaters in 2019.
Latest additions: Trauma Therapy
Most divisive: The Lion King

UPDATE: Check out the top movies of 2022!

With so many highly anticipated films that came out, it's hard to decide on the best movies of 2019. This is more than a top 100 2019 best movie list. Here you will be able to vote on the best movies of 2019 that have been released so far. There are plenty of great Hollywood movies that came out in 2019. From blockbusters to the smaller movies, these are the best 2019 movies. This list includes foreign films that are some of the top rated movies of 2019, such as Woman at War, Ash is Purest White, and Transit. You will also find Netflix films like High Flying Bird. There are even good horror films like Us and Midsommar on the list this year and they have all been applauded by both critics and audiences.

The best films of 2019 should take everything into account, the performances, the cinematography, and everything in between. So if you find yourself asking, "what is the best film to come out of 2019?" Look to the list below and vote up the 2019 movies you feel were the highest quality films of the year. If you see that any of the top movies of 2019 are left out, feel free to add them to the list.

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  • Captain Marvel
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    Captain Marvel

    Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn
    652 votes
    • Directed by: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
    In the Marvel Universe's first female-led film, Captain Marvel, Vers (Brie Larson) is a Kree warrior with a past she can't remember. Plagued by strange dreams and images of another life on Earth, she finds herself caught in an intergalactic struggle between her own kind and the Skrulls, a shape-shifting alien race. When she crash-lands on Earth in 1995, Vers teams up with young S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Nick Fury (Samuel L Jackson), embarking on a journey to unravel her forgotten past. As the story unfolds, Vers discovers her true identity as Carol Danvers - Captain Marvel - and harnesses her incredible powers to end the war. This action-packed superhero flick offers mesmerizing visual effects and gripping storytelling while introducing significant characters into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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  • Avengers: Endgame
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    Avengers: Endgame

    Robert Downey Jr, Josh Brolin, Mark Ruffalo
    4,007 votes
    • Directed by: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
    In the epic conclusion to Marvel's 22-film saga, Avengers: Endgame sees our heroes, Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), and the rest of the surviving Avengers, grappling with the aftermath of Thanos's (Josh Brolin) devastating snap. Struggling against despair, they hatch a risky plan to reverse the damage and restore their fallen comrades. This superhero adventure, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, is an ambitious spectacle of narrative complexity and visual effects wizardry. It garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing film of all time.

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  • Us
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    Us

    Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke, Elisabeth Moss
    700 votes
    • Directed by: Jordan Peele
    Us, a horror-thriller, treads the eerie path of doppelgängers. Adelaide Wilson (Lupita Nyong'o) is a woman grappling with a traumatic past, now faced with her worst nightmare: her family's sinister doubles. Her husband, Gabe (Winston Duke), and their children Zora (Shahadi Wright Joseph) and Jason (Evan Alex) must confront these chilling replicas. As the tension escalates, so does the puzzle behind these uncanny mirror images. Directed by Jordan Peele, Us delves into the terrifying abyss of self-reflection and identity, leaving no stone unturned in its pursuit of spine-chilling revelations. This film was honored with numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Actress for Nyong'o's compelling performance.

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  • Shazam!
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    Shazam!

    Zachary Levi, Mark Strong, Asher Angel
    1,357 votes
    • Directed by: David F. Sandberg
    Shazam! is a vibrant splash in the DC universe. A tale of transformation, it follows 14-year-old foster kid Billy Batson (Asher Angel) who can turn into the adult superhero Shazam (Zachary Levi), all by shouting out one word - SHAZAM! Brimming with the wisdom of Solomon, the strength of Hercules, the stamina of Atlas, the power of Zeus, the courage of Achilles and speed of Mercury; Shazam revels in this adult version of himself. Dr. Thaddeus Sivana (Mark Strong) plays a compelling antagonist, vying for Shazam's powers to conquer the world. Balancing action and humor, this film offers a light-hearted take on superhero genre.

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  • How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
    5

    How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

    Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, F. Murray Abraham
    690 votes
    • Directed by: Dean DeBlois
    In How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) finds himself in a position of leadership, guiding his beloved clan of dragon riders. Alongside him is Toothless, the Night Fury dragon with whom he shares an unbreakable bond. When a dark threat looms in the form of Grimmel (F. Murray Abraham), a notorious dragon hunter, their world teeters on the brink of chaos. Simultaneously, a discovery of a luminous, untamed paradise of dragons propels them into uncharted territories. This animated adventure film, third in its series and winner of a Saturn Award for Best Animated Film, weaves together themes of friendship, courage and discovery in the face of adversity.

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  • Knives Out
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    Knives Out

    Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas
    768 votes
    • Directed by: Rian Johnson
    In the whodunit thriller, Knives Out, celebrated detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. Wealthy crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday. Every member of Harlan's dysfunctional family becomes a suspect in this intricate murder mystery. As Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies, he uncovers more than the privileged family cares to admit. The film, a fresh take on the classic mystery genre, has been lauded with several award nominations for its sharp script and stellar ensemble cast.

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