Best of 2022
The films that defined 2022 — ranked by IMDb score.
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Kadaisi Vivasayi
2022·Dir. M. Manikandan·145 min·★ 8.7Maayandi, the only farmer in a village that has abandoned farming, is charged with a petty case that leads to his imprisonment.
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777 Charlie
2022·Dir. Kiranraj K.·166 min·★ 8.7Dharma is stuck in a rut with his negative and lonely lifestyle and spends each day in the comfort of his loneliness. A pup named Charlie who is naughty and energetic which is a complete contrast with the Dharma’s character enters his life and gives him a new perspective towards it.
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Rocketry: The Nambi Effect
2022·Dir. R. Madhavan·154 min·★ 8.6The story of the great Indian rocket scientist, Shri Nambi Narayanan's life, a true patriot, who was turned into a villain in the blink of an eye after being falsely accused of treason.
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BTS: Permission to Dance on Stage - LA
2022·Dir. Park Jun-soo·130 min·★ 8.5Purple colors the city of Los Angeles, as BTS brings their "Permission to Dance" concert to SoFi Stadium for the first time in two years. In a stadium radiating anticipation and cheer, splendid performances from "On" to "Permission to Dance" glorify the stage that now comes to life on screen. Be united once again by the power of music.
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The Kashmir Files
2022·Dir. Vivek Agnihotri·170 min·★ 8.5Based on a true tragedy, the emotionally triggering film sheds light on the plight of Kashmiri Pandits (Hindus), a religious minority in the 1990s Kashmir valley, who were compelled to flee their homes by the Islamic militants.
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Sita Ramam
2022·Dir. Hanu Raghavapudi·158 min·★ 8.5Afreen, a rebellious Pakistani student sets ablaze the car of an Indian in London. Angered Afreen returns to Pakistan to ask for money from her grandfather that she has to pay in a month's time as damages. However, she gets to know that he is no more and the only thing he has left for her is a letter-delivering task, written by Ram to Sita. As Afreen sets out to find Ram, there begins her journey of discovering the secret behind the 20-year-old letter.
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The Legend of Maula Jatt
2022·Dir. Bilal Lashari·153 min·★ 8.4Maula Jatt, a fierce prizefighter with a tortured past seeks vengeance against his arch nemesis Noori Natt, the most feared warrior in the land of Punjab.
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Kaun Pravin Tambe?
2022·Dir. Jayprad Desai·133 min·★ 8.3Mumbai-born leg-spinner Pravin Tambe made his debut in professional cricket at the age of 41 in the IPL for Rajasthan Royals in 2013 not having played any international or even first-class cricket before that. The story traces the extraordinary journey of Tambe as he became the oldest debutant - at an age when most cricketers have retired or are on the verge of retirement - a modern-day fable of an underdog who fought against his destiny.
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Vikram
2022·Dir. Lokesh Kanagaraj·174 min·★ 8.3Amar is assigned to investigate a case of serial killings. When Amar investigates the case, he realizes it is not what it seems to be and following down this path will lead to nothing but war between everyone involved.
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Jana Gana Mana
2022·Dir. Dijo Jose Antony·162 min·★ 8.3After the mysterious death of a college professor triggers nationwide protests, a police officer’s pursuit of justice unravels layers of political manipulation and moral conflict, exposing how truth and power collide in the pursuit of justice.
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Drishyam 2
2022·Dir. Abhishek Pathak·140 min·★ 8.27 years after the case related to Vijay Salgaonkar and his family was closed, a series of unexpected events bring truth to light that threatens to change everything for the Salgaonkars. Can Vijay save his family this time?
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Top Gun: Maverick
2022·Dir. Joseph Kosinski·131 min·★ 8.2After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell finds himself training a detachment of TOP GUN graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen.
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Ennio
2022·Dir. Giuseppe Tornatore·156 min·★ 8.2A portrait of Ennio Morricone, the most popular and prolific film composer of the 20th century, the one most loved by the international public, a two-time Oscar winner and the author of over five hundred unforgettable scores.
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K.G.F: Chapter 2
2022·Dir. Prashanth Neel·168 min·★ 8.2The blood-soaked land of Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) has a new overlord now - Rocky, whose name strikes fear in the heart of his foes. His allies look up to Rocky as their Savior, the government sees him as a threat to law and order; enemies are clamoring for revenge and conspiring for his downfall. Bloodier battles and darker days await as Rocky continues on his quest for unchallenged supremacy.
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Major
2022·Dir. Sashi Kiran Tikka·149 min·★ 8.1This biopic follows the life of Indian Army officer Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, from his childhood to his heroic actions during the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
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Gargi
2022·Dir. Gautham Ramachandran·137 min·★ 8.1When a schoolteacher's father is arrested for the rape of a 10-year-old girl, the media storm surrounding the case has lawyers reluctant about defending the accused. An inexperienced advocate with a speech disability agrees to take up the case despite the stiff opposition and ridicule from his association. It is now up to them to build their defence and prove that the man accused of committing the crime did not do it.
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Kantara
2022·Dir. Rishab Shetty·147 min·★ 8.1Shiva, a tribal vagabond lives with his mother in hamlet, stays away from the traditional Daivaradhane and Bhoota Kola legacy due to an unforgettable childhood incident. He is happy loafing around with his friends and doing petty jobs for his landlord. When Forest officer Murali enters the scene, it gives a fresh dimension to the man-vs-nature fight. Can Shiva save the forest from Murali? Or is Murali just a dummy bait cast by bigger fish?
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What Is a Woman?
2022·Dir. Justin Folk·95 min·★ 8.1Matt Walsh's controversial doc challenges radical gender ideology through provocative interviews and humor.
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Hridayam
2022·Dir. Vineeth Sreenivasan·172 min·★ 8.0Arun and Darshana are first-year engineering students and they fall in love soon after their college begins. And just as how things work generally in teenage, the road ahead isn't too easy for them. Life offers many twists and turns that they least expect.
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Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off
2022·Dir. Sam Jones·129 min·★ 8.0A wide-ranging, definitive look at Hawk’s life and iconic career, and his relationship with the sport with which he’s been synonymous for decades, featuring unprecedented access, never-before-seen footage, and interviews with Hawk and prominent figures in the sport including Stacy Peralta, Rodney Mullen, Mike McGill, Lance Mountain, Steve Caballero, Neil Blender, Andy MacDonald, Duane Peters, Sean Mortimer, and Christian Hosoi.
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Love Today
2022·Dir. Pradeep Ranganathan·154 min·★ 8.0A young couple is made to exchange their phones for a day. What follows is a hilarious and emotional sequence of events that puts their lives in misery.
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Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts
2022·Dir. Joe Pearlman·103 min·★ 8.0An enchanting making-of story told through all-new in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time.
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The First Slam Dunk
2022·Dir. Takehiko Inoue·125 min·★ 8.0Shohoku's “speedster” and point guard, Ryota Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. In his second year of high school, Ryota plays with the Shohoku High School basketball team along with Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, and Mitsui as they take the stage at the Inter-High School National Championship. And now, they are on the brink of challenging the reigning champions, Sannoh Kogyo High School.
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Leila's Brothers
2022·Dir. Saeed Roustaee·170 min·★ 7.9At the age of 40, Leila has spent her entire life caring for her parents and four brothers. A family that is constantly arguing and under pressure from various debts in the face of sanctions against Iran. While her brothers are struggling to make ends meet, Leila makes a plan.
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Nna Thaan Case Kodu
2022·Dir. Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval·139 min·★ 7.9A reformed thief's fight for justice when an innocent act to defend himself places him in loggerheads with the high and mighty of society.
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Mukundan Unni Associates™
2022·Dir. Abhinav Sunder Nayak·127 min·★ 7.9Advocate Mukundan Unni wants to be successful and leaves no stone unturned to achieve growth, prosperity, and respect. But this steadfast nature aided with an ample dose of greed comes with a cost.
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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
2022·Dir. Joel Crawford·103 min·★ 7.9Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: He has burned through eight of his nine lives, leaving him with only one life left. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives.
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Thiruchitrambalam
2022·Dir. Mithran Jawahar·133 min·★ 7.9A guy-next-door tries to find romance in his life while also dealing with his personal problems. How long will it be before he realises what he is looking for is right next to him?
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Navalny
2022·Dir. Daniel Roher·98 min·★ 7.8Follows the man who survived an assassination attempt by poisoning with a lethal nerve agent in August 2020. During his months-long recovery, he makes shocking discoveries about the attempt on his life and decides to return home.
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Karthikeya 2
2022·Dir. Chandoo Mondeti·145 min·★ 7.8Before the Kalyug begins, Lord Krishna hands over an anklet that holds the answer to all of world’s miseries. Years later a doctor finds himself in the thick of things when the pursuit for the anklet carries on. A doctor with a curious mind, Karthikeya, aka Karthik, believes in pursuing the truth. The quest leads Karthik to discover the power of the ancient Indian belief system and the essence of Krishna.
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Close
2022·Dir. Lukas Dhont·104 min·★ 7.8Two 13-year-old boys spend an idyllic summer together, but their connection is put to the test when they become the subject of speculation at school.
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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
2022·Dir. Peter Baynton·35 min·★ 7.8The unlikely friendship of a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse traveling together in the boy's search for home.
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RRR
2022·Dir. S. S. Rajamouli·187 min·★ 7.8A fictional history of two legendary revolutionaries' journey away from home before they began fighting for their country in the 1920s.
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Thirteen Lives
2022·Dir. Ron Howard·147 min·★ 7.8Based on the true nail-biting mission that captivated the world. Twelve boys and the coach of a Thai soccer team explore the Tham Luang cave when an unexpected rainstorm traps them in a chamber inside the mountain. Entombed behind a maze of flooded cave tunnels, they face impossible odds. A team of world-class divers navigate through miles of dangerous cave networks to discover that finding the boys is only the beginning.
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Kira & El Gen
2022·Dir. Marwan Hamed·175 min·★ 7.8The movie focuses on the fury state that was among the people in synchronization with the main event in Egypt: The 1919 Egyptian Revolution which unites the fates of Kira and El Gen to participate in the struggle against the British occupation.
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All Quiet on the Western Front
2022·Dir. Edward Berger·147 min·★ 7.8Paul Baumer and his friends Albert and Muller, egged on by romantic dreams of heroism, voluntarily enlist in the German army. Full of excitement and patriotic fervour, the boys enthusiastically march into a war they believe in. But once on the Western Front, they discover the soul-destroying horror of World War I.
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Gangubai Kathiawadi
2022·Dir. Sanjay Leela Bhansali·157 min·★ 7.8Duped and sold to a brothel, a young woman fearlessly reclaims her power, using underworld connections to preside over the world she was once a pawn in.
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The Batman
2022·Dir. Matt Reeves·177 min·★ 7.8In his second year of fighting crime, Batman uncovers corruption in Gotham City that connects to his own family while facing a serial killer known as the Riddler.
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Good Night Oppy
2022·Dir. Ryan White·105 min·★ 7.7The inspirational true story of Opportunity, a rover that was sent to Mars for a 90-day mission but ended up surviving for 15 years. Follow Opportunity’s groundbreaking journey on Mars and the remarkable bond forged between a robot and her humans millions of miles away.
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Stutz
2022·Dir. Jonah Hill·96 min·★ 7.7In candid conversations with actor Jonah Hill, leading psychiatrist Phil Stutz explores his early life experiences and unique, visual model of therapy.
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