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The Best Movies No One Saw In 2018

Updated May 12, 2020 9.5k votes 1.3k voters 89.8k views97 items

List RulesOnly movies that have been released in 2018.

It's always a disappointment when a great film slips under the radar of critics and audiences, but this list of 2018 underrated movies should keep you informed of all the lesser-known films you should make a point of seeing. The best underrated movies this year may not have been smashes at the box office, and may only hit mid-level percentages on Rotten Tomatoes. Nevertheless, these great underrated movies deserve some recognition.

Featuring good indie movies and foreign films, this list of top 2018 overlooked movies includes Lean on Pete, Gemini, A Quiet Place, A Fantastic Woman, and Thoroughbreds.

Which of the best underrated films of 2018 do you like best? Cast your vote below and add anything you feel is missing.

If you are looking for more, be sure to check out this list of underrated 2020 movies.

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Disobedience
Rachel Weisz, Rachel McAdams
Released: 2018
Directed by: Sebastián Lelio
Disobedience is a 2017 British-Irish-American drama film directed by Sebastián Lelio, based on... more on Wikipedia
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Mom And Dad
Nicolas Cage, Selma Blair
Released: 2018
Directed by: Brian Taylor
Mom and Dad is a 2017 American horror comedy film directed by Brian Taylor. A teenage girl and... more on Wikipedia
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I Think We're Alone Now
Peter Dinklage, Elle Fanning
Released: 2018
Directed by: Reed Morano
I Think We're Alone Now is a 2018 American science fiction film directed by Reed Morano. The... more on Wikipedia
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The Wife
Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce
Released: 2018
Directed by: Björn Runge
The Wife is a 2018 drama film directed by Björn Runge, based on the novel by Meg Wolitzer. A... more on Wikipedia
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The Long Dumb Road
Tony Revolori, Jason Mantzoukas
Released: 2018
Directed by: Hannah Fidell
The Long Dumb Road is a 2018 American road trip comedy film directed by Hannah Fidell. After... more on Wikipedia
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The Seagull
Saoirse Ronan, Annette Bening
Released: 2018
Directed by: Michael Mayer
The Seagull is a 2018 American drama film directed by Michael Mayer, based on the novel by... more on Wikipedia
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Support the Girls
Haley Lu Richardson, Regina Hall
Released: 2018
Directed by: Andrew Bujalski
Support the Girls is a 2018 film directed by Andrew Bujalski. The general manager (Regina... more on Wikipedia

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The Rider
Brady Jandreau, Tim Jandreau
Released: 2018
Directed by: Chloé Zhao
The Rider is a 2017 American drama film directed by Chloé Zhao. After suffering a near fatal... more on Wikipedia
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Thunder Road
Jim Cummings, Kendal Farr
Released: 2018
Directed by: Jim Cummings
Thunder Road is a 2018 American comedy-drama film directed by Jim Cummings, based on his 2016... more on Wikipedia
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22 July
Anders Danielsen Lie, Jon Øigarden
Released: 2018
Directed by: Paul Greengrass
22 July is a 2018 drama film directed by Paul Greengrass, based on the aftermath of the 2011... more on Wikipedia
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Golden Exits
Emily Browning, Adam Horowitz
Released: 2018
Directed by: Alex Ross Perry
Golden Exits is a 2018 American-Greek film directed by Alex Ross Perry. Two families living in... more on Wikipedia
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Damsel
Robert Pattinson, Mia Wasikowska
Released: 2018
Directed by: David Zellner, Nathan Zellner
Damsel is a 2018 western comedy period film directed by David Zellner and Nathan Zellner.... more on Wikipedia
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In a Relationship
Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano
Released: 2018
Directed by: Sam Boyd
In a Relationship is an 2018 American comedy drama film directed by Sam Boyd. As long-term... more on Wikipedia
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Burning
Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun
Released: 2018
Directed by: Lee Chang-dong
Burning is a 2018 South Korean mystery drama film directed by Lee Chang-dong, based on the... more on Wikipedia
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The Clovehitch Killer
Dylan McDermott, Charlie Plummer
Released: 2018
Directed by: Duncan Skiles
The Clovehitch Killer is a 2018 thriller film directed by Duncan Skiles. After Tyler (Charlie... more on Wikipedia
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Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle
Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett
Released: 2018
Directed by: Andy Serkis
Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle is a 2018 adventure fantasy film directed by Andy Serkis, based... more on Wikipedia
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Blaze
Ben Dickey, Alia Shawkat
Released: 2018
Directed by: Ethan Hawke
Blaze is a 2018 American biographical drama film directed by Ethan Hawke, based on the novel... more on Wikipedia
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The Endless
Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead
Released: 2018
Directed by: Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead
The Endless is a 2017 American horror film directed by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead. Two... more on Wikipedia
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The Kindergarten Teacher
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Parker Sevak
Released: 2018
Directed by: Sara Colangelo
The Kindergarten Teacher is a 2018 American drama film directed by Sara Colangelo, based on... more on Wikipedia
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Jonathan
Ansel Elgort, Suki Waterhouse
Released: 2018
Directed by: Bill Oliver
Jonathan is a 2018 American drama science fiction film directed by Bill Oliver. Two brothers... more on Wikipedia
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The Strange Ones
Alex Pettyfer, James Freedson-Jackson
Released: 2017
Directed by: Christopher Radcliff and Lauren Wolkstein
The Strange Ones is a 2017 American drama film directed by Christopher Radcliff and Lauren... more on Wikipedia
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Climax
Alexandra Rice, Jana François
Released: 2011
Directed by: Jules Saulnier
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At Eternity's Gate
Willem Dafoe, Rupert Friend
Released: 2018
Directed by: Julian Schnabel
At Eternity's Gate is a 2018 American drama film directed by Julian Schnabel. Vincent van Gogh... more on Wikipedia
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Outside In
Jay Duplass, Edie Falco
Released: 2018
Directed by: Lynn Shelton
Outside In is a 2017 American drama film directed by Lynn Shelton. An ex-con (Jay Duplass)... more on Wikipedia
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Assassination Nation
Odessa Young, Suki Waterhouse
Released: 2018
Directed by: Sam Levinson
Assassination Nation is a 2018 American crime drama film directed by Sam Levinson. When the... more on Wikipedia
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Disobedience

I Think We're Alone Now

Thunder Road

Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle

Jonathan

Climax

Assassination Nation