From musicals and biopics to horror and sports dramas, 2024 was a cinematic feast that had something for everyone—especially fans of sequels. Rolling Stone has unveiled its highly anticipated list of the year’s 10 best films, showcasing a diverse lineup that includes Dune: Part Two and the critically acclaimed Anora. Curious to see which films made the cut? Let’s dive into the full list of cinematic masterpieces that defined 2024!
IMDb: 7.2
This emotionally charged story follows three sisters with strained relationships who come together in a New York apartment to care for their ailing father and attempt to mend their broken bonds.
Director: Azazel Jacobs
Cast: Carrie Coon, Natasha Lyonne, Elizabeth Olsen
IMDb: 6.6
Set during a weekend trip to the Catskills, the film explores 17-year-old Sam’s attempts to mediate the clashing egos of his father and his father’s oldest friend.
Director: India Donaldson
Cast: Lily Collias, Sumaya Bouhbal, Valentine Black
IMDb: 7.6
Two estranged cousins reunite for a trip to Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. However, old tensions resurface, leading to unexpected complications during their journey.
Director: Jesse Eisenberg
Cast: Kieran Culkin, Jesse Eisenberg, Olha Bosova
IMDb: 8.2
Anora, a Brooklyn sex worker, meets the son of an oligarch and impulsively marries him. When the news reaches Russia, the oligarch’s family embarks on a mission to annul the marriage, heading straight to New York.
Director: Sean Baker
Cast: Mikey Madison, Paul Weissman, Lindsey Normington
IMDb: 8.1
Visionary architect László Toth and his wife Erzsébet flee post-war Europe in 1947 to rebuild their lives and witness the birth of modern America. Their journey takes a dramatic turn when they encounter a mysterious, wealthy patron.
Director: Brady Corbet
Cast: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce
IMDb: 7.4
Nurse Prabha’s routine life in Mumbai is disrupted when she receives an unexpected gift from her estranged husband. Meanwhile, her young roommate Anu struggles to find a private place in the city to grow closer to her boyfriend.
Director: Payal Kapadia
Cast: Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam
IMDb: 6.8
This documentary traces the journey of 26 royal treasures from the Kingdom of Dahomey, looted and exhibited in Paris before finally being returned to Benin.
Director: Mati Diop
Cast: Gildas Adannou, Morias Agbessi, Maryline Agbossi
IMDb: 7.4
An aging celebrity procures a black-market drug that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself through cellular replication, leading to unexpected consequences.
Director: Coralie Fargeat
Cast: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid
IMDb: 7.4
An overworked and underpaid production assistant travels to Bucharest to shoot a workplace safety video commissioned by an international corporation.
Director: Radu Jude
Cast: Ilinca Manolache, Ovidiu Pîrsan, Nina Hoss
IMDb: 7.3
Fresh out of prison, British archaeologist Arthur reconnects with his old crew of tomb raiders, who make a living looting Etruscan graves and fencing the ancient treasures they unearth.
Director: Alice Rohrwacher
Cast: Josh O’Connor, Carol Duarte, Vincenzo Nemolato