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Highest Rated Films of 2017

This list compiles the films from 2017 that received the highest ratings, serving as an official year‑in‑review overview. It highlights the best releases of the year based on rating data. The collection is intended as a reference for viewers seeking critically praised movies from 2017.

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Highest Rated Films of 2017 – Complete Movie List

Explore the full Highest Rated Films of 2017 packed with a wide range of films, from timeless classics to modern hits. This movie list is designed to help you quickly browse, discover, and choose your next watch. Whether you’re in the mood for drama, comedy, action, or something new, the Highest Rated Films of 2017 offers a curated collection of movies that makes finding great films easier than ever.


Call Me by Your Name
1

Call Me by Your Name

2017 • 132 min • English

Lady Bird
2

Lady Bird

2017 • 94 min • English

Phantom Thread
3

Phantom Thread

2017 • 130 min • English

Coco
4

Coco

2017 • 105 min • Tamil

Blade Runner 2049
5

Blade Runner 2049

2017 • 164 min • English

The Florida Project
6

The Florida Project

2017 • 111 min • English

Eat Me
7

Eat Me

2018 • 95 min • English

The Shape of Water
8

The Shape of Water

2017 • 123 min • English

Dunkirk
9

Dunkirk

2017 • 106 min • English

Logan
10

Logan

2017 • 137 min • English

Good Time
11

Good Time

2017 • 101 min • English

My Life as a Zucchini
12

My Life as a Zucchini

2017 • 70 min • French

Pop Aye
13

Pop Aye

2017 • 104 min • Thai

A Silent Voice
14

A Silent Voice

2017 • 130 min • Japanese

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
15

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

2017 • 115 min • English

God's Own Country
16

God's Own Country

2017 • 104 min • English

The Big Sick
17

The Big Sick

2017 • 120 min • English

Dude
18

Dude

2018 • 97 min • English

Columbus
19

Columbus

2017 • 100 min • English

In This Corner of the World
20

In This Corner of the World

2017 • 130 min • Japanese

The Salesman
21

The Salesman

2017 • 124 min

BPM (Beats Per Minute)
22

BPM (Beats Per Minute)

2017 • 140 min • French

Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi
23

Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi

2017 • 152 min • English

Brigsby Bear
24

Brigsby Bear

2017 • 97 min • English

Loveless
25

Loveless

2017 • 127 min • Russian

Wind River
26

Wind River

2017 • 107 min • English

Bent
27

Bent

2018 • 96 min • English

A Bride for Rip Van Winkle
28

A Bride for Rip Van Winkle

2017 • 179 min • Japanese

A Ghost Story
29

A Ghost Story

2017 • 92 min • English

Thor: Ragnarok
30

Thor: Ragnarok

2017 • 130 min • English

A Taxi Driver
31

A Taxi Driver

2017 • 137 min • Korean

Sieranevada
32

Sieranevada

2017 • 173 min • Romanian

The Killing of a Sacred Deer
33

The Killing of a Sacred Deer

2017 • 121 min • English

Nise: The Heart of Madness
34

Nise: The Heart of Madness

2015 • 106 mins • Portuguese

War for the Planet of the Apes
35

War for the Planet of the Apes

2017 • 140 min • English

The Woman Who Left
36

The Woman Who Left

2017 • 226 min • Filipino

After the Storm
37

After the Storm

2017 • 117 min • English

Endless Poetry
38

Endless Poetry

2017 • 128 min • Spanish

A Fantastic Woman
39

A Fantastic Woman

2017 • 104 min • Spanish

A Date for Mad Mary
40

A Date for Mad Mary

2016 • 82 mins • English

Foxtrot
41

Foxtrot

2017 • 108 min • Hebrew

Only the Brave
42

Only the Brave

2017 • 134 min • English

Mudbound
43

Mudbound

2017 • 134 min • English

Lucky
44

Lucky

2017 • 88 min • French

Thelma
45

Thelma

2017 • 116 min • Norwegian

Wonder
46

Wonder

2017 • 113 min • English

Okja
47

Okja

2017 • 120 min • English

On the Beach at Night Alone
48

On the Beach at Night Alone

2017 • 101 min • Korean

It
49

It

2017 • 135 min • English

The Breadwinner
50

The Breadwinner

2017 • 94 min • English

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Letterboxd One Million Watched Club

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The official Letterboxd One Million Watched Club lists 597 feature films and 4 TV shows that have been viewed by at least one million members. It includes detailed statistics such as average rating, most‑watched titles, fastest films to reach a million viewers, and representation data for decades, languages, and directors. Milestones like the first films to hit X‑million‑member thresholds and notable achievements across Oscar winners, box‑office rankings, and franchise coverage are also highlighted. The list is regularly updated, with the latest addition being "A Nightmare on Elm Street" in August 2025.

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