Best Critically Acclaimed Movies
Highly rated by critics and audiences alike. These critically acclaimed films represent the pinnacle of cinema. Track them on Matinee.
Movies

The Shawshank Redemption
1994

The Godfather
1972

The Godfather Part II
1974

Schindler's List
1993

12 Angry Men
1957

Spirited Away
2001

The Dark Knight
2008

The Green Mile
1999

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003

Parasite
2019

Your Name.
2016

Interstellar
2014

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
1966

Forrest Gump
1994

GoodFellas
1990

Grave of the Fireflies
1988

Life Is Beautiful
1997

Fight Club
1999

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001
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Critically acclaimed movies combine exceptional storytelling, performances, direction, and technical craftsmanship. These films are highly rated by both critics and audiences.
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