The Top 10 Best Movies of the 2010s

We’re often nostalgic for a past far away, discussing movies made in the 60s, 70s or 80s. Yet, as time moves on, other incredible decades of filmmaking have passed, and that includes the years between 2010 and 2019. These movies might not seem so far away in the grand scheme of things, yet it’s been well over ten years since the release of most of them.

This is why we’ve decided to highlight the best movies of the 2010s, with a focus on both critically acclaimed and commercially successful films. Your favourite movie might not be here, but you have to admit to the broader appeal these few films have had on the world.

Inception (2010)

Christopher Nolan’s dream-heist blockbuster was both a critical and commercial triumph, earning an 86% Rotten Tomatoes score and nearly $293 million domestically. Its intricate mythology, spectacular action, and ambiguous ending made Inception one of the decade’s defining original blockbusters.

Toy Story 3 (2010)

Toy Story 3 became the end of a trilogy with a remarkably emotional adventure that earned 98% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. It also became a massive theatrical success, opening with $109 million domestically and ultimately becoming one of 2010’s biggest releases.

Gravity (2013)

Alfonso Cuarón’s Gravity turned a simple survival premise into a breathtaking cinematic experience. Critics gave it a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score, while audiences turned it into a major worldwide hit. Its innovative visual effects and immersive presentation helped redefine what a space thriller could accomplish.

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

This outrageous portrait of Jordan Belfort earned strong critical praise, including a 79% Rotten Tomatoes score. Leonardo DiCaprio’s performance became iconic, while the nearly three-hour film still attracted substantial audiences and became a major commercial success.

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

George Miller’s post-apocalyptic masterpiece managed something rare: an uncompromising action film that critics treated as serious cinema. Its 97% Rotten Tomatoes score accompanied strong audience approval, while its theatrical run made it a significant commercial hit and eventual awards-season powerhouse.

La La Land (2016)

This modern musical made the rounds, become a sleeper hit for some and an obvious winner for others. Critics awarded it a 91% Rotten Tomatoes score, while its theatrical run generated more than $500 million worldwide against a $30 million production budget.

Get Out (2017)

Jordan Peele’s directorial debut transformed horror into a sharp social satire while becoming an enormous commercial success. The film earned a remarkable 98% critics’ score and more than $250 million worldwide from a modest $4.5 million budget, making it one of the decade’s most profitable films.

Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Avengers: Endgame was the ultimate example of critical and commercial convergence for blockbuster cinema. Critics gave Marvel’s sprawling finale a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score, while its original theatrical run surpassed $2 billion worldwide, turning years of interconnected storytelling into a historic cinematic event.

Parasite (2019)

Parasite became an extraordinary international success despite being a Korean-language film. Critics gave it a remarkable 99% Rotten Tomatoes score, while it earned roughly $258 million worldwide from an $11.4 million budget and became one of the decade’s most acclaimed films.

Joker (2019)

This comic book adaptation became a phenomenon far beyond typical R-rated drama territory. Joaquin Phoenix won an Oscar for his performance, while the film earned more than $1 billion worldwide. Its 68% critics’ score was divisive, but its enormous audience response made its commercial impact undeniable.