2024 has been an incredible year for cinema, with highly anticipated sequels, groundbreaking sci-fi, and compelling drama. IMDb users have spoken, and here are the best 10 movies of the year, complete with synopses, IMDb ratings, and Metascores.
1. Dune: Part Two
Rating: 8.5/10 (555K ratings)
Metascore: 79
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure
Synopsis: Paul Atreides allies with the Fremen to seek revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Torn between love and his destiny, Paul faces choices that could shape the universe.
Streaming: HBO Max
2. Maharaja
Rating: 8.5/10 (55K ratings)
Genre: Thriller, Mystery
Synopsis: A barber’s cryptic quest for his “lakshmi” after his home is burglarized unfolds into a suspenseful journey of vengeance.
Streaming: Netflix
3. The Wild Robot
Rating: 8.3/10 (92K ratings)
Metascore: 85
Genre: Animation, Adventure
Synopsis: After a shipwreck, a robot named Roz is stranded on an island. Bonding with the island’s animals, Roz learns to survive and care for an orphaned baby goose.
Streaming: Disney+
4. Wicked
Rating: 8.1/10 (49K ratings)
Metascore: 73
Genre: Musical, Fantasy
Synopsis: Elphaba, a green-skinned outcast, and Glinda, the popular girl, form a friendship at Shiz University that is tested by their encounter with the Wizard of Oz.
Streaming: Peacock
5. Deadpool & Wolverine
Rating: 7.7/10 (408K ratings)
Metascore: 56
Genre: Action, Comedy
Synopsis: Deadpool joins forces with a variant of Wolverine to protect his universe from extinction in this hilarious and action-packed adventure.
Streaming: Disney+
6. Inside Out 2
Rating: 7.6/10 (183K ratings)
Metascore: 73
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Synopsis: Riley’s teenage years bring new emotions and challenges, as her old emotions struggle to adapt to the changes.
Streaming: Disney+
7. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Rating: 7.5/10 (237K ratings)
Metascore: 79
Genre: Action, Adventure
Synopsis: This prequel explores Furiosa’s origins and her path before meeting Mad Max.
Streaming: HBO Max
8. The Substance
Rating: 7.4/10 (156K ratings)
Metascore: 78
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama
Synopsis: A fading celebrity uses a black-market drug to temporarily become a younger version of herself, leading to unintended consequences.
Streaming: Netflix
9. Alien: Romulus
Rating: 7.2/10 (181K ratings)
Metascore: 64
Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: A group of young colonists scavenging a derelict space station faces the deadliest life form in the universe.
Streaming: Hulu
10. Challengers
Rating: 7.1/10 (122K ratings)
Metascore: 82
Genre: Drama, Sports
Synopsis: A former tennis prodigy-turned-coach must help her husband overcome his losing streak by confronting a rival who is also her ex.
Streaming: Amazon Prime Video
These films, spanning diverse genres and themes, have left an indelible mark on 2024. Whether you’re into epic sagas, animated adventures, or gripping dramas, these top-rated movies are a must-watch. Most of these movies are out on streaming platforms so if you haven’t seen them yet, now is the time. Let us know which ones you loved the most!
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