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Rankings June 28, 2026 The 100 Best Movies of the 21st CenturyThe New York Times asked more than 500 filmmakers and critics to name the best movies of the 21st century. Here is that list re-ranked by Curator score — with where to stream each title. |
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★ 99% · 5,227,139 ratings · 2019 · NYT #1
ParasiteNo. 1 on both the NYT poll and Curator. Parasite is a masterful blend of genres that explores themes of class disparity, deception, and survival with dark humor and thrilling twists. Bong Joon Ho's direction and the film's sharp social commentary make it a must-see. |
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★ 99% · 176,948 ratings · Criterion Channel · 2000 · NYT #40
Yi YiCurator #2 · NYT #40. A patient, expansive family drama that turns ordinary life into something luminous. It’s emotionally rich, formally precise, and rewards attention with deep empathy, visual invention, and cumulative resonance. |
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★ 98% · 1,184,408 ratings · fuboTV · 2007 · NYT #3
There Will Be BloodCurator #3 · NYT #3. A towering American epic about greed, faith, family, and self-invention, driven by one of cinema’s great lead performances and an austere, unforgettable visual style. It’s demanding, cold, and often punishing, but the craftsmanship and psychological force make it essential viewing. |
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★ 98% · 3,332,252 ratings · HBO Max Amazon Channel · 2001 · NYT #9
Spirited AwayCurator #4 · NYT #9. A landmark fantasy that blends childlike wonder, emotional coming-of-age, and eerie worldbuilding with extraordinary visual invention. It’s accessible as a family adventure, but it also rewards adults with rich atmosphere, symbolic depth, and a deeply felt sense of transformation. |
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★ 98% · 1,028,637 ratings · fuboTV · 2002 · NYT #15
City of GodCurator #5 · NYT #15. A kinetic, devastating crime epic that turns a neighborhood’s collapse into propulsive, unforgettable cinema. Its breakneck editing, huge cast of vividly drawn characters, and moral clarity make it one of the defining crime films of the 2000s. |
