The Cinematic Gems of 2023: Most Impressive Films With The Highest IMDb Ratings

Berfin Ceren Meray
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Embark on a cinematic journey through the standout films of 2023 that not only graced the silver screen but also secured their places in the annals of IMDb with remarkable ratings. This curated list brings together legendary productions that made waves on the international stage, leaving a profound impact on audiences. These films, each distinguished by its unique qualities, have etched their names in cinema history and promise to remain favorites not just this year but in the years to come. Get ready for an extraordinary cinematic experience! 👇

10. Leo

IMDb: 8.2

Summary: Leo, a weary 74-year-old lizard, and his terrarium companion, a turtle, have been stuck in the same class in Florida for decades. Upon learning he has only a year left to live, Leo plans to escape and experience the outside world but instead gets entangled in the problems of his concerned students, including an incredibly rude substitute teacher.

Cast: Adam Sandler, Bill Burr, Cecily Strong

Directors: Robert Marianetti, Robert Smigel, David Wachtenheim

9. The Dirty South

IMDb: 8.3

Summary: Sue Parker finds herself dragged into a desperate struggle to save her family's failing business due to her father's neglect. With the arrival of a charming traveler, she sees him as their only hope to prevent their bar from being taken over by a ruthless local businessman.

Cast: Laura Cayouette, Laquan Copeland, Cruz Esparza

Director: Matthew Yerby

8. Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour

IMDb: 8.3

Summary: The film showcases the cinematic interpretation of Grammy Award-winning singer Taylor Swift's breathtaking tour, starting from her debut album in 2006. Providing the opportunity to experience Swift's famous international tour, where tickets sold out at over 57 events, marking 17 years of her artistic career.

Cast: Taylor Swift, Amanda Balen, Taylor Banks

Director: Sam Wrench

7. The Holdovers

IMDb: 8.4

Summary: A grumpy teacher at a prep school in New England is forced to stay at the school over the Christmas holiday to supervise a few students with nowhere else to go. Unexpectedly, he forms a connection with Angus, a smart and troublesome 15-year-old, and Mary, the school's head chef who recently lost her son in Vietnam.

Cast: Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa

Director: Alexander Payne

6. A Little Life

IMDb: 8.5

Summary: The film follows four college friends in New York: aspiring actor Willem, successful architect Malcolm, struggling artist JB, and brilliant lawyer Jude. As ambition, addiction, and pride threaten to separate the group, they find themselves bound by their enduring love for Jude and the mysteries of his past.

Cast: James Norton, Luke Thompson, Omari Douglas

Directors: Ivo van Hove, Nick Wickham

5. Oppenheimer

IMDb: 8.5

Summary: 'Oppenheimer' focuses on J. Robert Oppenheimer, the director of the Los Alamos Laboratory who invented the first atomic bomb as part of the Manhattan Project during World War II.

Cast: Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon

Director: Christopher Nolan

4. Poor Things

IMDb: 8.5

Summary: 'Poor Things' tells the story of a young woman brought back to life by a scientist. Under the unusual scientist's care, Bella embarks on a journey of self-discovery, encountering the skilled and unscrupulous lawyer Duncan Wedderburn. Together, they embark on a continent-spanning, wild adventure.

Cast: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos

3. Guardians of the Formula

IMDb: 8.6

Summary: Set in October 1958 during the height of the Cold War, a group of young communist scientists working on a secret experiment in the Vinča state nuclear institute is exposed to a lethal dose of uranium.

Cast: Alexis Manenti, Radivoje Bukvic, Lionel Abelanski

Director: Dragan Bjelogrlic

2. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

IMDb: 8.7

Summary: The film explores the adventures of Miles Morales, who steps into a different world after being bitten by a radioactive spider and gaining special abilities. Reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Miles traverses the Multiverse and encounters Spider-People, facing a significant threat that challenges his abilities to protect the realm.

Cast: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry

Directors: Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson

1. 20 Days in Mariupol

IMDb: 8.8

Summary: As the Russian invasion begins, a team of Ukrainian journalists trapped in the besieged city of Mariupol struggles to document the brutalities of war and continues their work amidst the challenges.

Cast: Mstyslav Chernov

Director: Mstyslav Chernov