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The Year in Film · 2025

Best of 2025

The films that defined 2025 — ranked by IMDb score.


These films defined 2025 — the year's highest-rated releases, ranked by IMDb score. Some are awards bait, some are popcorn fare, some quietly snuck in under the radar. All earned their place on the list.

  1. 01.
    Mahavatar Narsimha

    Mahavatar Narsimha

    2025·Dir. Ashwin Kumar·131 min·8.5

    Tyrannical demon Hiranyakashyap challenges Vishnu, proclaiming himself a god. However, his son Prahlad remains devoted to Vishnu, who appears as Narsimha to defeat the demon.

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  2. 02.
    Ocean with David Attenborough

    Ocean with David Attenborough

    2025·Dir. Colin Butfield·85 min·8.4

    David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.

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  3. 03.
    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle

    2025·Dir. Haruo Sotozaki·156 min·8.4

    The Demon Slayer Corps are drawn into the Infinity Castle, where Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the Hashira face terrifying Upper Rank demons in a desperate fight as the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji begins.

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  4. 04.
    I Swear

    I Swear

    2025·Dir. Kirk Jones·121 min·8.4

    Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at 15, John Davidson navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.

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  5. 05.
    Hamilton

    Hamilton

    2025·Dir. Thomas Kail·160 min·8.3

    Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now.

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  6. 06.
    Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc

    Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc

    2025·Dir. Tatsuya Yoshihara·99 min·8.3

    In a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into Denji's world, and he faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules.

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  7. 07.
    Dhurandhar

    Dhurandhar

    2025·Dir. Aditya Dhar·212 min·8.3

    A mysterious traveler slips into the heart of Karachi's underbelly and rises through its ranks with lethal precision, only to tear the notorious ISI-Underworld nexus apart from within.

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  8. 08.
    Tourist Family

    Tourist Family

    2025·Dir. Abishan Jeevinth·128 min·8.2

    A quirky Sri Lankan family seeking a fresh start in India transforms a disconnected neighborhood into a vibrant community with their infectious love and kindness.

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  9. 09.
    The Voice of Hind Rajab

    The Voice of Hind Rajab

    2025·Dir. Kaouther Ben Hania·89 min·8.2

    January 29, 2024. Red Crescent volunteers receive an emergency call. A five-year old girl is trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, pleading for rescue. While trying to keep her on the line, they do everything they can to get an ambulance to her. Her name was Hind Rajab.

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  10. 10.
    I Was a Stranger

    I Was a Stranger

    2025·Dir. Brandt Andersen·103 min·8.2

    A Syrian doctor and her daughter flee Aleppo, setting off a chain of events that binds five strangers together. A smuggler, a soldier, a poet, and a coast guard captain collide in a crisis that tests their courage, their choices, and their humanity.

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  11. 11.
    Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1

    Kantara - A Legend: Chapter 1

    2025·Dir. Rishab Shetty·165 min·8.1

    During the Kadamba reign, King Vijayendra, the ruler of the fictional feudatory land of Bangra, meets his final fate while venturing into the mystical forest of Kantara. Witnessing this, his son Rajashekara seals the borders of their realm. Later, Prince Kulashekara reopens them through a brutal massacre. The protagonist, Berme, in search of prosperity, crosses the divide and ignites a conflict of faith, power, and destiny between the Kingdom and Nature.

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  12. 12.
    John Candy: I Like Me

    John Candy: I Like Me

    2025·Dir. Colin Hanks·113 min·8.0

    Those who knew iconic funnyman John Candy best share his story, in their own words, through never-before-seen archival footage, imagery, and interviews.

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  13. 13.
    Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh

    Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh

    2025·Dir. Karan Singh Tyagi·135 min·8.0

    A dramatization of the life story of C. Sankaran Nair, the lawyer who fought for the truth behind the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

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  14. 14.
    Ne Zha 2

    Ne Zha 2

    2025·Dir. Jiao Zi·144 min·7.9

    After a catastrophic event leaves their bodies destroyed, Ne Zha and Ao Bing are granted a fragile second chance at life. As tensions rise between the dragon clans and celestial forces, the two must undergo a series of perilous trials that will test their bond, challenge their identities, and decide the fate of both mortals and immortals.

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  15. 15.
    Court: State vs. A Nobody

    Court: State vs. A Nobody

    2025·Dir. Ram Jagadeesh·149 min·7.9

    A determined lawyer takes on a high-stakes case to defend a 19-year-old boy, challenging a system that has already branded him guilty.

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  16. 16.
    Homebound

    Homebound

    2025·Dir. Neeraj Ghaywan·122 min·7.9

    Two childhood friends from a small North Indian village chase a police job that promises them the dignity they’ve long been denied. But as they inch closer to their dream, mounting desperation threatens the bond that holds them together.

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  17. 17.
    Haq

    Haq

    2025·Dir. Suparn Verma·136 min·7.8

    In 1980s India, Shazia Bano takes her husband to court after he abandons her and their children, sparking a national battle over faith, women’s rights, and justice.

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  18. 18.
    Dragon

    Dragon

    2025·Dir. Ashwath Marimuthu·157 min·7.8

    Raghavan transforms from a school topper into a “bad boy” to score girls in college, but ends up a heartbroken dropout. He then cons his way into a successful finance career, but the lies keep building and maintaining the facade proves tricky.

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  19. 19.
    Rekhachithram

    Rekhachithram

    2025·Dir. Jofin T. Chacko·139 min·7.8

    Having recently served a suspension for gambling online while on duty, Circle Inspector Vivek Gopinath rejoins the police force and is looking to reclaim his lost honour. Awaiting him is a 40-year-old, unresolved murder mystery with a faceless victim.

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  20. 20.
    U Are the Universe

    U Are the Universe

    2025·Dir. Pavlo Ostrikov·101 min·7.8

    After the explosion of the Earth, the Ukrainian space trucker Andriy becomes the only human in the Universe until French woman Catherine calls him from the faraway space station. Andriy decides to see her despite all the obstacles.

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  21. 21.
    Hamnet

    Hamnet

    2025·Dir. Chloé Zhao·126 min·7.8

    The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.

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  22. 22.
    The Alabama Solution

    The Alabama Solution

    2025·Dir. Andrew Jarecki·117 min·7.8

    Incarcerated men defy the odds to expose a cover-up in one of America’s deadliest prison systems.

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  23. 23.
    Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso

    Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso

    2025·Dir. Esmir Filho·130 min·7.8

    From a repressive childhood to artistic revolution, Ney Matogrosso transforms Brazil's stages — and himself — through music, creativity and inner fire.

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  24. 24.
    How to Train Your Dragon

    How to Train Your Dragon

    2025·Dir. Dean DeBlois·125 min·7.7

    On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.

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  25. 25.
    Superboys of Malegaon

    Superboys of Malegaon

    2025·Dir. Reema Kagti·128 min·7.7

    The residents of Malegaon look to Bollywood cinema for a much-needed escape from daily drudgery. Amateur filmmaker Nasir Shaikh gets inspired to make a film for the people of Malegaon, by the people of Malegaon. He bands together his ragtag group of friends to bring his vision to life, thereby bringing a fresh lease of life into the town.

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  26. 26.
    Sarvam Maya

    Sarvam Maya

    2025·Dir. Akhil Sathyan·147 min·7.7

    A man who loses his belief in God meets the spirit of a young woman unable to remember what happened to her.

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  27. 27.
    Sentimental Value

    Sentimental Value

    2025·Dir. Joachim Trier·133 min·7.7

    Sisters Nora and Agnes reunite with their estranged father, the charismatic Gustav, a once-renowned director who offers stage actress Nora a role in what he hopes will be his comeback film. When Nora turns it down, she soon discovers he has given her part to an eager young Hollywood star.

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  28. 28.
    Late Shift

    Late Shift

    2025·Dir. Petra Biondina Volpe·92 min·7.7

    Dedicated nurse Floria navigates the relentless pace of her hospital’s understaffed surgical ward with humanity and warmth. As her overnight shift intensifies, she is pushed to the brink in a race against time.

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  29. 29.
    Eko

    Eko

    2025·Dir. Dinjith Ayyathan·127 min·7.7

    In the misty hills of Kaattukunnu, an aging woman and her servant boy struggle to survive the ghosts of the past, as the hunt for Kuriachan — a legendary dog breeder and outlaw — blurs the line between myth, memory, and vengeance, revealing that even in absence, he still rules the hills.

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  30. 30.
    Little Amélie or the Character of Rain

    Little Amélie or the Character of Rain

    2025·Dir. Maïlys Vallade·77 min·7.6

    The world is a perplexing, peaceful mystery to Amélie until a miraculous encounter with chocolate ignites her wild sense of curiosity. As she develops a deep attachment to her family's housekeeper, Nishio-san, Amélie discovers the wonders of nature as well as the emotional truths hidden beneath the surface of her family's idyllic life as foreigners in post-war Japan.

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  31. 31.
    Bison Kaalamaadan

    Bison Kaalamaadan

    2025·Dir. Mari Selvaraj·169 min·7.6

    A young man fights to overcome violence plaguing his village and succeed as a professional kabaddi player.

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  32. 32.
    Su from So

    Su from So

    2025·Dir. JP Tuminad·135 min·7.6

    In a peaceful village full of joy, laughter, and vibrant life, everything seems perfect—until one day, the devil arrives. What follows is a hilarious chain of events that flips the entire village upside down!

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  33. 33.
    F1

    F1

    2025·Dir. Joseph Kosinski·156 min·7.6

    Racing legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula 1 team—and mentor a young hotshot driver—while chasing one more chance at glory.

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  34. 34.
    Marty Supreme

    Marty Supreme

    2025·Dir. Josh Safdie·150 min·7.6

    Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.

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  35. 35.
    Rental Family

    Rental Family

    2025·Dir. Hikari·110 min·7.6

    An American actor in Tokyo struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese 'rental family' agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients' worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality.

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  36. 36.
    One Battle After Another

    One Battle After Another

    2025·Dir. Paul Thomas Anderson·162 min·7.6

    Washed-up revolutionary Bob exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past.

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  37. 37.
    Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra

    Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra

    2025·Dir. Dominic Arun·151 min·7.6

    The story follows Chandra , a mysterious, goth-influenced woman who has just moved to Bangalore and begins working night shifts at a café. Across the road from her apartment live Sunny and Venu, two aimless bachelors. Sunny becomes infatuated with Chandra, observing her odd routines, strange visitors, and reclusive nature. Their dynamic changes when Sunny gets a glimpse of Chandra in her act.

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  38. 38.
    Kaalidhar Laapata

    Kaalidhar Laapata

    2025·Dir. Madhumita·109 min·7.6

    An ageing Kaalidhar escapes his family after overhearing their plans to abandon him. He meets the free-spirited Ballu, and they embark on an adventure to tick things off Kaalidhar's bucket list.

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  39. 39.
    100 METERS

    100 METERS

    2025·Dir. Kenji Iwaisawa·107 min·7.6

    A gifted runner trains a determined but unskilled classmate, unaware he's creating a rival who will challenge him on the track for years to come.

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  40. 40.
    Palestine 36

    Palestine 36

    2025·Dir. Annemarie Jacir·120 min·7.5

    Year 1936. As villages across Palestine rise against British colonial rule, Yusuf drifts between his rural home and the restless energy of Jerusalem, longing for a future beyond the growing unrest. But history is relentless. With rising numbers of Jewish immigrants escaping antisemitism in Europe and some arriving with nefarious Zionist-colonial ambitions, and the Palestinian population uniting in the largest and longest uprising against Britain’s 30-year dominion, all sides spiral towards inevitable collision in a decisive moment for the British Empire and the future of the entire region.

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