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Poll: Metacritic's Best Films of 2024
'Interested to know the best reviewed movies of the past year? Metacritic makes it easy: it gives movies an aggregate score, from zero to one hundred, based on the weighted average of the most respected critics' reviews. Below are the 2024 movies rated highest by critics, according to their Metacritic scores. Which of these do you think is the best or would you most like to see?
Vote for Metacritic's best films of previous years: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, and 2017.
Notes: 1.) Some information about where to see a film is given for each movie, however most theatrical release dates are apply to the U.S. To check theatrical releases for other countries, go to the movie's IMDb page, scroll down past the cast photos and user reviews to "Details." Under "Details," click next to "Release Date" to see a list of release dates for various countries. 2.) Because the order by Metascore changes and there are many ties, movies are listed in alphabetical order, not in order of metascore. To see the list in the most current order, go here to link to Metacritic's most current list.
Make Your Choice
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Available to rent or buy on Prime Video.
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A Real Pain (2024)
Available to rent or buy on Prime Video. Also, A Real Pain (2024) is very likely to be nominated for four major Academy awards so the movie will probably be re-released to theaters, and more widely than the original release, after January 17, 2025. -
All We Imagine as Light (2024)
In Theaters (limited release so check local listings) -
Anora (2024)
In Theaters. Also available to rent or buy on Prime Video. (Also, it is very likely to be nominated for five major Academy awards, including Best Picture, so the movie may be re-released to theaters, and more widely than the original release, after January 17, 2025) -
The Brutalist (2024)
It had a limited release in the U.S. in December and will be released more widely to theaters in the U.S. starting January 9. Some U.S. cities may be a bit later. -
Chicken for Linda! (2023)
Available to rent or buy on Prime Video. -
Close Your Eyes (2023)
Available to rent or buy on Prime Video -
Daughters (2024)
Streaming on Netflix -
Dahomey (2024)
Streaming on MUBI. Also available to rent or buy on Prime Video. -
Do Not Expect Too Much from the End of the World (2023)
This movie with the highest Metascore of 2024 films is Streaming on MUBI. Also available to rent or buy on Prime Video. -
Flow (2024)
In Theaters but only for a very limited time. However, because it is a likely nominee for the Oscar for Best Animated Film, it may be re-released to theaters or a streaming service after January 17, 2025. -
Good One (2024)
Available to rent or buy on Prime Video -
Green Border (2023)
Available to rent or buy on Prime Video -
Hard Truths (2024)
Releases to theaters in the U.S. on January 10, although it may be a limited release and it may arrive to some cities later. Check local listings. -
Here (2023)
Available on Apple TV -
His Three Daughters (2023)
Streaming on Netflix -
Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell (2023)
Available to rent or buy on Prime Video -
I Saw the TV Glow (2024)
Streaming on Max / HBO Max; Also available on HBO -
La Chimera (2023)
Steaming on Hulu; Available to rent or buy on Prime Video -
Nickel Boys (2024)
Released in New York City and Los Angeles in mid December; releases more widely January 3, 2025. Also, Nickel Boys (2024) is likely to be nominated for two or three major Academy awards so the movie may be released to theaters in more cities after January 17, 2025. This has been one of the most talked-about films of 2024. -
No Other Land (2024)
This film made by a Palestinian-Israeli collective will release by February 7, 2025. -
Pictures of Ghosts (2023)
Check its IMDb page for streaming dates or a possible theatrical re-release. (No information is currently available.) -
Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus (2023)
Available to rent or buy on Prime Video -
The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024)
A likely nominee for Best International Feature Film, it may be re-released, and more widely than it was originally, after January 17. Check its IMDb page for streaming dates or a possible theatrical re-release. (No information is currently available.) -
Sing Sing (2023)
Coming to Apple TV soon. Also, Sing Sing (2023) is likely to be nominated for at least two major Academy awards so the movie may be re-released to theaters, and more widely than the original release, after January 17, 2025. -
Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024)
Check its IMDb page for streaming dates or a possible theatrical re-release. (No information is currently available.) -
Sugarcane (2024)
Streaming on Hulu -
Totem (2023)
Available to rent or buy on Prime Video. -
Vermiglio (2024)
According to IMDb, it will be released to theaters and/or streaming services on March 19, 2025, although some sources indicate an earlier release. -
The Wild Robot (2024)
Available to rent or buy on Prime Video and will likely be available on other streaming services later in the year. Because it is a likely nominee for the Oscar for Best Animated Film, it may even have a theatrical re-release. -
Youth (Hard Times) (2024)
According to IMDb, it will be released to theaters and/or streaming services on April 2, 2025.