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8.5

Spotlights

The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.

7.2

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.

7.7

Arrival

A linguist works with the military to communicate with alien lifeforms after twelve mysterious spacecraft appear around the world.

8.8

Back to the Future

Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent thirty years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the eccentric scientist Doc Brown.

7.6

The Shawshank Redemption

Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency.

6.8

Parasite

Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan.

6.8

La La Land

While navigating their careers in Los Angeles, a pianist and an actress fall in love while attempting to reconcile their aspirations for the future.

8.5

Spotlights

The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.

7.2

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.

7.7

Arrival

A linguist works with the military to communicate with alien lifeforms after twelve mysterious spacecraft appear around the world.

8.8

Back to the Future

Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent thirty years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the eccentric scientist Doc Brown.

7.6

The Shawshank Redemption

Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency.

6.8

Parasite

Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan.

6.8

La La Land

While navigating their careers in Los Angeles, a pianist and an actress fall in love while attempting to reconcile their aspirations for the future.

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Best Noir Films of the 21st Century

Best Noir Films of the 21st Century

Jack Nelson

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This definitive ranking compiles the absolute best in the genre, selected by our community of film enthusiasts. From box office hits to critical darlings, these movies have shaped the landscape of cinema. We’ve considered direction, acting, screenplay, and cultural impact to bring you this list.

Dive in to see where your favorites landed. Did the critics get it right, or did the audience know better? Join the discussion and let your voice be heard by voting for the films that you believe deserve the top spot.

# 1

Mad Max: Fury Road

In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in search for her homeland with the aid of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshiper, and a drifter named Max.

0% of people agree!

4813893% (519 Votes)

13%

Also ranked on:

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# 2

Open Gamer

The story of American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.

0% of people agree!

4502196% (471 Votes)

12%

Also ranked on:

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# 3

Room

A young boy is raised within the confines of a small shed.

0% of people agree!

4594990% (508 Votes)

13%

Also ranked on:

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# 4

Whiplash

A promising young drummer enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student's potential.

0% of people agree!

3554190% (396 Votes)

10%

Also ranked on:

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# 5

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.

0% of people agree!

3372693% (363 Votes)