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)

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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)

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8.3

An inspired spiritual biopic that miraculously reflects the poetry and unique essence of its singular subject

The Limey (1999)

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8.6

A formally inventive neo-noir thriller that also acts as a fascinating reflection on cinematic history

He Got Game (1998)

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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)

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8.7

An aching, mature contemplation of roads not taken that avoids clichés to bittersweet effect

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983)

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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)

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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)

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8.0

A slow-burn Spanish thriller crackling with menacing energy and brilliant performances

Huesera: The Bone Woman (2023)

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8.6

A well-crafted bone-breaking body horror inspired by the titular Mexican folk legend

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