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Best Movies of the 2000s

Step back into the 2000 with our definitive list of the decade’s greatest films. From unforgettable performances to groundbreaking storytelling, these movies represent the very best of the era. Dive in to explore reviews, ratings, and where to watch today.

Best Movies of the 2000s – Top Rated & Most Popular Films of the Decade

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Discover the best movies of the 2000s, showcasing top-rated films, box office hits, and critically acclaimed masterpieces from the past decade. This curated collection spans every genre—from award-winning dramas and groundbreaking sci-fi to beloved comedies and indie gems. Perfect for film lovers and casual viewers alike, our guide highlights the most talked-about releases, timeless classics, and cultural touchstones that defined cinema in the 2000s. Updated regularly, it’s your ultimate resource for the top movies of the decade.

Halla Bol

2008 • 150 mins • Hindi

The Game

2008 • 90 mins • Russian

Harm’s Way

2008 • 82 mins • English

The Little White Cloud That Cried

2009 • 13 mins • English

Alice’s Birthday

2009 • 90 mins • Russian

Steve Vai: Where The Wild Things Are

2009 • 260 mins • English

The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry

2008 • 26 mins • English

To the Sea!

2009 • 100 mins • Russian

The 7th Hunt

2009 • 90 mins • English

To Shoot an Elephant

2009 • 112 mins • English

The Jailhouse

2009 • 86 mins • English

Montezuma

2009 • 44 mins • English

Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior

2008 • 96 mins • Japanese

H2O: Just Add Water: Metamorphosis

2009 • 90 mins • English

Anywhere USA

2008 • 109 mins • English

Corneille-Brecht ou Rome l’unique objet de mon ressentiment

2009 • 29 mins • German

The Interceptor

2009 • 90 mins • Russian

The Catherine Tate Show: Nan’s Christmas Carol

2009 • 49 mins • English

Behind the Glass

2008 • 80 mins • Croatian

Germany ’09 – 13 Short Films About the State of the Nation

2009 • 152 mins • German

The Double Hour

2009 • 95 mins • Italian

I Am So Proud of You

2008 • 22 mins • English

Nesio

2008 • 100 mins • Spanish

Fireman

2009 • 2 mins • English

Two Lines

2008 • 93 mins • Turkish

The Beatles: The Mini Documentaries

2009 • 49 mins • English

The Girl with the Yellow Stockings

2008 • 6 mins • German

The Athlete

2009 • 92 mins • English

Fine, Totally Fine

2008 • 110 mins • Japanese

Ho Ho Ho

2009 • 100 mins • Romanian

Flipper: Live - Target Video 1980-1981

2008 • 83 mins • English

Through the Mist

2009 • 139 mins • French

Le déserteur

2008 • 107 mins • French

Esoterica

2009 • 29 mins • English

Opposite Day

2009 • 88 mins • English

Magic Lamp

2008 • 127 mins • Malayalam

Blood of May

2008 • 152 mins • Spanish

The Scape of the Monkey Woman

2009 • 82 mins • Portuguese

The Art of War II: Betrayal

2008 • 103 mins • English

Sex Pistols: Agents of Anarchy

2009 • More mins • English

King Guillaume

2009 • 85 mins • French

Husband for Hire

2008 • 91 mins • English

Kuntilanak Beranak

2009 • 74 mins • Indonesian

Bank Error in Your Favour

2009 • 98 mins • French

SpongeBob’s Truth or Square

2009 • 52 mins • English

Morris County

2009 • 91 mins • English

Aegan

2008 • 135 mins • Tamil

Hit Man: David Foster & Friends

2008 • 120 mins • English

Best Awarded Movies of the 2000s – Oscar Winners, Festival Favorites & Critically Acclaimed Films

Explore the best awarded movies of the 2000s, featuring Oscar winners, Cannes standouts, Golden Globe favorites, and critically acclaimed films from across the decade. This collection highlights the most celebrated titles that defined cinema in the 2000s, from groundbreaking international films and indie triumphs to major studio award contenders. Whether you're searching for festival darlings, Academy Award winners, or critically praised masterpieces, this guide is your go-to source for the most honored and talked-about movies of the decade.

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

28 wins 12 nominations

Slumdog Millionaire 2008

27 wins 7 nominations

Avatar 2009

18 wins 16 nominations

Brokeback Mountain 2005

18 wins 23 nominations

Chicago 2002

18 wins 24 nominations

No Country for Old Men 2007

17 wins 14 nominations

A Beautiful Mind 2001

15 wins 12 nominations

The Aviator 2004

15 wins 26 nominations

Sideways 2004

15 wins 17 nominations

Little Miss Sunshine 2006

14 wins 15 nominations

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 2000

13 wins 17 nominations

The Hurt Locker 2009

13 wins 18 nominations

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 2001

12 wins 25 nominations

Gladiator 2000

12 wins 24 nominations

Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire 2009

12 wins 16 nominations

Best Box Office Movies of the 2000s – Highest Grossing Films of the Decade

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Explore the best box office movies of the 2000s, featuring the highest-grossing films and record-breaking releases of the decade. From billion-dollar blockbusters and global franchise hits to surprising sleeper successes, this list highlights the movies that dominated theaters and shaped pop culture in the 2000s. Perfect for film fans and industry watchers, it’s your ultimate guide to the biggest commercial successes and the most profitable films of the decade.

Avatar

$2,923,710,708

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

$1,138,585,547

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

$1,066,179,747

Rank	Title	Domestic	Worldwide
4	Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone	$318,886,962	$1,026,517,806
5	The Dark Knight	$534,987,076	$1,012,558,979
6	Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix	$292,382,727	$1,007,540,609
7	Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End	$309,420,425	$961,691,209
8	Finding Nemo	$380,843,261	$941,637,960
9	Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince	$302,334,374	$941,056,063
10	The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers	$345,518,923	$938,532,865
11	Shrek 2	$444,978,202	$932,530,034
12	Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith	$414,378,291	$905,595,947
13	Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire	$290,469,928	$897,468,207
14	Spider-Man 3	$337,281,992	$891,697,618
15	The End of the Road	$319,372,078	$888,483,037
16	The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring	$319,372,078	$888,483,037
17	Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs	$196,573,705	$886,686,817
18	Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets	$262,641,637	$882,767,796
19	Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen	$402,111,870	$836,304,167
20	Spider-Man	$407,774,549	$825,820,266
21	Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban	$250,105,651	$808,481,128
22	Shrek the Third	$322,719,944	$808,308,862
23	The Real Da Vinci Code	$217,536,138	$801,349,858
24	2012	$166,112,167	$791,217,826
25	Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull	$317,101,119	$786,636,033
26	Spider-Man 2	$374,337,514	$784,561,571
27	The Da Vinci Code	$217,536,138	$760,006,945
28	The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe	$291,710,957	$745,013,115
29	The Matrix Reloaded	$281,576,461	$741,847,937
30	Up	$293,004,164	$735,103,954

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