260 Best Well-acted Movies To Watch - A Good Movie To Watch
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Usually, a good movie and great performances go hand-in-hand. If you're looking to be blown away by acting talent, look no further. Here are the best movies and show featuring great acting.
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Smoke (1995)
8.7
A gorgeous indie gem whose every note is worth inhaling
Jaane Jaan (2023)
7.6
A Hindi thriller that keeps the suspense of Japanese novel
I’m Not There (2007)
8.3
An inspired spiritual biopic that miraculously reflects the poetry and unique essence of its singular subject
The Limey (1999)
8.6
A formally inventive neo-noir thriller that also acts as a fascinating reflection on cinematic history
He Got Game (1998)
8.3
A basketball movie that transcends the usual limits of the sports drama to become an operatic tale of temptation and forgiveness
Lady Macbeth (2016)
7.9
A subversive, gothic character study anchored by Florence Pugh’s ferocious breakout performance
Past Lives (2023)
8.7
An aching, mature contemplation of roads not taken that avoids clichés to bittersweet effect
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983)
8.6
An anti-war masterpiece that explores repressed male desire via dazzling performances from David Bowie and Ryuichi Sakamoto
Pauline at the Beach (1983)
8.4
A characteristically perceptive X-ray of human nature courtesy of a conversational movie master
Talk to Me (2023)
7.4
A chilling and brutal horror film that examines grief and trauma in an original way
The Beasts (2022)
8.0
A slow-burn Spanish thriller crackling with menacing energy and brilliant performances
Huesera: The Bone Woman (2023)
8.6
A well-crafted bone-breaking body horror inspired by the titular Mexican folk legend