Since the day Disney+ joined hands with Hotstar, things got far more interesting and the library of streaming services got bigger and better with a lot of massive international titles. The library is a mix of comedy, drama, Action, adventure, thriller and sometimes simple coming-of-age films. So, now if you are a Disney+ Hotstar Premium account holder and confused about what to watch, here is our list of suggestions for you with the best English films from all the genres.
Take a look and make a choice:
50. Independence Day
First off is the 1996 disaster by Ronald Emmerich and believe me when I say that imdb rating just doesn’t do justice with this film. This is one of the pioneer films in alien invasion and disasters which paved the way for blockbuster disaster movies such as Armageddon, The Day After Tomorrow, 2012 etc. Jeff Goldblum in his early days after the success of Jurassic Park, Bill Pullman along with a witty Will Smith forged a film that every Science nerd of ’90s remember and still cherish. This is also the film which shook the controversy around the Roswell Mexico Alien conspiracy theory and US government’s involvement in it. A Treat to watch.
49. Murder on the Orient Express
Based on the Agatha Christie classic on detective Hercule Poirot,this is film is an intriguing murder mystery. The story revolves around amurder which takes place on a train journey and the detective Poirot decides to investigate and find the culprit amongst the passengers aboard. A fantastic cast with The film stars Branagh as Hercule Poirot, with Penelope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Josh Gad, Derek Jacobi, Leslie Odom Jr., Michelle Pfeiffer, and Daisy Ridley in supporting roles does a commendable job. If you are an admirer of murder mysteries, you will appreciate the film.
48. Hemingway & Gellhorn
A 2012 biopic based on the lives of journalist Martha Gellhorn and her husband, renowned writer Ernest Hemingway, the film follows the story of one of America’s most famous literary couples, which begins in 1936 and their growing relationship prompts Hemingway to divorce his wife and marry Gellhorn. A 2012 Cannes Film Festival entrant, the film features Nicole Kidman as Martha Gellhorn and Clive Owen as Ernest Hemingway, with much praise going for Nicole Kidman’s portrayal of Martha Gellhorn. A film to fall in love with, Hemingway & Gellhorn is an imperfect yet perfect love story.
47. Because of Winn-Dixie
One of the simple feel-good family films in the list, Because of Winn-dixie is a story about human-canine relationship. The story revolves around a little girl Opal played by AnnaSophia. Robb befriends a cute little Berger Picard dog named Winn-Dixie while moving to a new town with her father. A beautiful and adorable film superbly acted by Robb along with Jeff Daniels of 101 Dalmatians along with Cicely Tyson, Luke Benward and Ell Fanning. A lazy yet perfect watch for your Sundays if you feel a little blue.
46. Tokyo Project
Tokyo Project is an unusual short film of 2017 which revolves around Sebastian, a businessman, who goes on to explore Tokyo with a mysterious woman, discovering along the way that the truth and the past are as elusive as love. Starring Elisabeth Moss and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, this Richard Shepard directed film is high in love and we could easily invest 32-minute in this love story.
45. Ramona and Beezus
A coming of age family film, Ramona and Beezus is the story of two sisters and their life around a small town where their family is going through a financial crisis. Little Ramona always lands in trouble and seeks refuge to her elder sister Beezus who is also a bit disturbed with the thing going on around her. But till the end, they both continue to support each other along with the family to overcome all the concerns. An earnest Selena Gomez and a fantastic Joey King will make you happy and a little sympathized for both of them in every frame. This is another adorable film in the list.
44. Kingsman: The Golden Circle
The second installment in the Kingsman film series, the film revolves around the members of Kingsman teaming up with their American counterpart, Statesman, after the world is held hostage by Poppy Adams and her drug cartel, “The Golden Circle”. Based on the comic book The Secret Service by Mark Millar and Dave Gibbons, the film features Colin Firth, Taron Egerton, Mark Strong, Edward Holcroft, Hanna Alström, and Sophie Cookson reprising their roles from the first film. A worthy action comedy inclusion in this list that will make your Friday night enjoyable.
43. Signs
A 2002 M. Night Shyamalan classic, Signs is an unusual Sci-Fi thriller which revolves around Graham Hess, who discovers a series of crop circles in his cornfield just like the Nazca lines which leads to the discovery of the phenomenon which is a result of extraterrestrial life. Featuring Mel Gibson, the film was considered a strong financial success after its theatrical run and also is a recipient of a number of accolades. If you are a mystery lover, you should definitely check this out.
42. The finest Hours
Based on The Finest Hours: The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Most Daring Sea Rescue, this film is one of the most underrated action thriller films in the list. The film revolves around four coast guards who get caught in a deadly storm and eventually give their all to rescue the survivors of an oil-tanker, which is split in half, trapping its crew. Starring Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster, Holliday Grainger, John Ortiz, and Eric Bana, this film is bound to give you goosebumps in a few sequences though it was a commercial failure.
41. Ready or Not
Ready or Not is actually one of the best black comedy horror films in recent times. The films revolves around a weird wealthy family who engages in a game of hide and seek to welcome the new member of the family which leads to dark consequences. Featuring Samara Weaving, Adam Brody, Mark O’Brien, Henry Czerny, and Andie MacDowell this film is a perfect watch for your Saturday nights and I bet you won’t regret watching this unusual horror thriller.
40. Ever After: A Cinderella Story
A 1998 American romantic drama film inspired by the Cinderella fairy tale, Ever After is a beautifully crafted love story with Drew Barrymore, Anjelica Huston, Dougray Scott, and Jeanne Moreau gracing the film with their talent. The film treats the story as historical fiction, set in Renaissance-era France instead of using Cinderella tale’s usual pantomime along with comic and supernatural elements. A different take on the evergreen fairy tale, Ever After is a visually intriguing treat to watch.
39. Pretty Woman
Pretty Woman is a classic tale of romance which shot Julia Roberts to international stardom along with Richard Gere. The story story centers on down-on-her-luck Hollywood sex worker revolves around a Hollywood prostitute Vivian Ward, who is hired by Edward Lewis, a businessman, to be his escort for several business and social functions, eventually developing relationship over the course of her week-long stay with him. A widely successful film, Pretty Woman surely deserves a place in this list to define the ’90s romantic ambience.
38. Mrs. Doubtfire
The inspiration behind Kamal Hassan’s Indian blockbuster Chachi 420, Mrs. Doubtfire is a classic Robin Williams film which revolves around a recently divorced man who disguises himself as a maid and takes a job in his ex-wife’s house to spend time with his children. A comical yet strong film on divorce, separation, and the effect they have on a family, the film was placed 67th in the American Film Institute’s “AFI’s 100 Years…100 Laughs” list, thanks to Robin Williams’ acting prowess.
37. Oklahoma!
The oldest film in this list, Oklahoma! A classic musical revolves around a farm girl Laurey Williams and her courtship by two rival suitors, cowboy Curly McLain and the sinister and frightening farmhand Jud Fry. Featuring Shirley Jones in her film debut along with Gordon MacRae, Rod Steiger, Charlotte Greenwood,, The film opened to rave reviews, upon release especially from The New York Times and was voted a “New York Times Critics Pick”. If you want to dive into an evergreen romantic tale for ages, this is just the right film for you.
36. Bad Education
Bad Education is a 2019 crime comedy film where we last time saw Hugh Jackman in a full length feature film before he returns in the 2021 film Reminiscence. The film is based on the true story of the largest public school embezzlement in American history where school district superintendent Dr. Frank Tassone and assistant superintendent Pam Gluckin steal millions of dollars from a public school district which they seek to make the best in the country. Directed by Corey Finley, the director of Thoroughbred, the film has a stellar cast including Allison Janney, Geraldine Viswanathan, Alex Wolff, Rafael Casal, and Stephen Spinella apart from Jackman as Dr. Frank Tassone. An entrant in Toronto International Film Festival, the film received critical acclaim and is a fantastic inclusion in this list.
35. Face Off
One of the most talked-about films of the ’90s, face-off is John Woo’s finest work featuring Nicholas Cage and John Travolta. An unusual story revolves around Sean Archer, an FBI Agent who undergoes plastic surgery in order to impersonate and catch hold of his son’s killer and his arch-enemy, Castor Troy, who also begins impersonating Sean and everything goes haywire. A recipient of a number of accolades, this critically acclaimed action thriller is a must-watch for your Sunday evenings.
34. Say Anything…
One of the greatest modern movie romances, Say Anything… is a fantastic piece of movie released in 1989 with John Cusack and Ione Skye in the lead role. Directed by Cameron Crowe in his directorial debut, the film revolves around Diane and Lloyd who fall in love against Diane’s father, Jim’s disapproval. But as a few dark secrets spill, Diane finds herself leaning on Lloyd for support. One of the best high-school movies, Say Anything… is a film to die for the romantic movie lovers.
33. Alita: Battle Angel
Alita: Battle Angel is actually an extremely underrated film in my opinion. A film with breathtaking futuristic visual effects and action sequences, the film looks a bit ahead of its time. Directed by Robert Rodriguez and the great James Cameron, this film is about a teenaged cyborg girl Alita who was resurrected by Dr. Dyson sets out eventually to find her real identity and to seek revenge from the people who disembodied her in the first place. Though the character of Alita is a complete CGI character, other actors acted in the film in person. A stellar cast of Rosa Salazar as Alita along with Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, Mahershala Ali, Ed Skrein, Jackie Earle Haley and Keean Johnson graced the film. A Studding visual treat for you Saturday night watch.
32. The Shape of Water
Another 2017 film in the list, a Guillermo del Toro classic which revolves around Elisa, a lonely janitor who stumbles upon an amphibious creature that is held captive in a secret research facility, with whom she gradually develops a unique relationship. A romantic fantasy movie written Elisa, a lonely janitor, stumbles upon an amphibious creature that is held captive in a secret research facility. She then develops a unique relationship with the creature. all over it, also termed as del Toro’s best work since Pan’s Labyrinth. A winner of three Academy awards, this film is a perfect piece of work for fantasy lovers.
31. Black Panther
One of the most culturally significant MCU movies, Black Panther is the film responsible for late actor Chadwick Boseman to receive international recognition and for immortalizing the character of Black Panther. The film is the origin story of the first African American superhero Black Panther aka T’Challa and introduces their hidden kingdom of Wakanda to the world. The second highest grossing film of 2018 and the first MCU film to win three Academy awards, the film packs a punch in every way with its stunning visuals and a fantastic cast including Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Martin Freeman, Daniel Kaluuya, Letitia Wright, Winston Duke, Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker, and Andy Serkis, apart from Boseman. It’s a treat for Superhero genre lovers.
30. Hello Ladies: The Movie
Adapted from Stephen Merchant’s stand-up show of the same name, Hello Ladies: The Movie revolves around Stuart who learns that his ex-girlfriend is planning to visit Los Angeles with her husband and he sets out to impress them by pretending to have a glamorous lifestyle. Apart from Marchent, the film features Christine Woods, Nate Torrence and Kevin Weisman, amongst others. A feel-good comedy movie which is perfect for binging on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
29. Maleficent
A Proper Disney Princess’ tale of triumph, Maleficent is actually one of the most talked about fantasy films of recent times, courtesy a supremely beautiful Elle Fanning and a powerful performance by Angelina Jolie. A live-action adaptation of Walt Disney’s 1959 animated film Sleeping Beauty, the story is showcased from the perspective of the eponymous antagonist, depicting her conflicted relationship with the king and princess of a corrupt kingdom. Apart from Jolie and Fanning, the film features Sharlto Copley, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple and Lesley Manville amongst others. This is yet another film in the list to win an Academy award and a must-watch for your kids.
28. The Devil Wears Prada
An adaptation on Lauren Weisberger’s 2003 novel of the same name, this film has Meryl Streep written all over it. But make no mistake, Anna Hathaway was as impressive as streep in the film as the story follows Hathaway as Andrea “Andy” Sachs, a college graduate who goes to New York City and lands a job as the ruthless and cynical magazine editor co-assistant. One of the most powerful performances by Streep, this film is one of the most expensively costumed films in history. If you love supremely stylish drama, this one is definitely for you.
27. The Jungle Book
The extremely talked-about live action adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale of Mowgli, an Indian kid raised by the wolves who eventually becomes the savior of the jungle against the evil Sher Khan. I bet there is not a single person on the planet that is not in love with this epic tale of the Jungle with Bagheera, Baloo, Kaa, Akela, Raksha and King Louie. The film introduces Neel Sethi as Mowgli; along with stellar voice and motion capture performances from Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba, Lupita Nyong’o, Scarlett Johansson, Giancarlo Esposito, and Christopher Walken. This one is the Sunday morning treat for the whole family.
26. Wall Street
One of the hot-shot 1987 crime drama Wall Street has a fantastic and rough and tough cast including Michael Douglas, Charlie Sheen, Daryl Hannah and Martin Sheen. The film revolves around Bud, a junior stockbroker, who wants to work with Gordon Gekko, his idol and a corporate raider, and tries to impress him by spying on renowned companies. But things go haywire when Bud learns about Gordon’s evil motives. Director Oliver Stone made the film as a tribute to his father, Lou Stone, a stockbroker during the Great Depression. Extremely well received among major film critics, Wall Street is a film that will make you think.
25. Nomadland
One of the best films of 2020, I am sure that imdb rating doesn’t do justice with this film. The film is based on a non-fiction book Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century by Jessica Bruder and a number of real-life nomads appear as fictionalized versions of themselves, including Linda May, Swankie, and Bob Wells in the film. The story revolves around a woman who leaves her hometown after her husband dies and the sole industry closes down, aiming to be “houseless” and travel around the United States. Frances McDormand won the best actress award and Chloé Zhao won the best director award in 93rd Academy Awards for the same. It’s definitely a movie to die for.
24. The Namesake
One of the American films with an Indian connection, The Namesake is a signature film of the late actor Irrfan Khan. Directed by ace filmmaker Mira Nair, the film revolves around Ashoke and Ashima Ganguli portrayed by Irrfan Khan and Tabu, first-generation immigrants from West Bengal, India to the United States, and their American-born children Gogol. The film takes place primarily in Kolkata, New York City, and suburbs of New York City. A recipient of major critical reception, the film is a major milestone for both Irrfan Khan and Tabu along with Indian-American actor Kal Penn. A must watch of Indian audiences.
23. Love, Simon
Love, Simon is an extremely sweet and engaging romantic comedy drama featuring Nick Robinson, Josh Duhamel, Katherine Langford and Jennifer Garner. based on the novel Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, the film revolves around Simon Spier, a gay high school boy who struggles to balance his friends, his family, and meanwhile when a blackmailer threatens to reveal his sexual orientation, he goes on a roller-coaster journey to come to terms with his identity. A hugely charming and adorable movie, Love, Simon deserves to be in this list.
22. Home Alone
Home Alone is once every single kid’s favorite film in the ’90s, thanks to Macaulay Culkin’s portrayal of Kevin McCallister. This film is the first of the Home Alone franchise and it was instrumental for Macaulay Culkin in receiving worldwide fame. The story revolves around Kevin, a mischievous boy who defends his home from burglars in extremely innovative ways after his family accidentally leaves him behind in Chicago on their vacation to Paris. One of the best children’s comedies ever made, this is a treat for you and your kids.
21. Breaking Away
Breaking Away is a film which ranked eighth on the List of America’s 100 Most Inspiring Movies compiled by the American Film Institute in 2006. The story of the film revolves around a group of four male American teenagers, who have recently graduated from high school and it all comes to a head when they participate in a cycling competition against each other. If you are a classic American movie lover, this will surely be a treat for you. This Academy award winning film directed by Peter Yates, features Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid, Daniel Stern, Jackie Earle Haley and Barbara Barrie amongst others.
20. Kingsman: The Secret Service
The first installment of the Kingsman series, this spy action film is actually much better than the second one. The film revolves around Gary Unwin, played by Tron Edgarton who faces several challenges when he gets recruited as a secret agent in a secret spy organisation in order to look for Richmond Valentine, an eco-terrorist. The winner of Empire Award for Best British Film and one of the highest grossing films of 2014, Kingsman: The Secret Service is Matthew Vaughn’s most commercially successful film to date and it is a worthy inclusion in the list.
19. The Fault in Our Stars
The inspiration behind Sushant Singn Rajput’s final blockbuster Dil Bechara which is also available in Disney+ Hotstar, The Fault in Our Stars is a coming-of-age romance film based on the 2012 novel by John Green. The film rides on the breakthrough performances of Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort, who play two cancer patients trying to live their lives on their own terms. An extremely lovable film in recent times, The Fault in Our Stars is a positive body of work for every single cancer patient out there and this film is a masterpiece considering it’s premise and the portrayal of the two patients.
18. Little Miss Sunshine
A nominee of four academy awards, Little Miss Sunshine is a road-film showcasing a family’s journey across the country when their daughter wants to participate in a beauty pageant, unaware of what the journey holds in store for them. The cast is led by 10-years old Abigail Breslin with Greg Kinnear, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Paul Dano, and Alan Arkin the film is an exceptional piece of middle class happiness and sorrow. A winner of Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, Little Miss Sunshine is a fantastic film for all age groups.
17. Avatar
Avatar should have been much higher in imdb rating than which it has currently. This is the greatest visual effects orientated film of all time, that’s the visionary director James Cameron who started writing the film in 1994 but took almost 15 years to complete this film due to unavailability of required visual effects tools to achieve his visions. This film is a technological marvel where almost four virtual camera systems were developed by Cameron & co. for this film alone. The film follows a futuristic world in the year 2154, where earthlings have colonized a livable plant in Alpha Centauri solar system, named Pandora and soon the native humanoids called the Na’vis begin a war for survival as the humans threaten to destroy their home ground and their very existence. A winner of several visual effects orient awards, Avatar even after 12 years of its release, is the best VFX oriented film and a visual extravaganza for every single human on the planet and the first film to gross over 2 billion dollars.
16. Titanic
A winner of a record-breaking eleven Academy Awards, Titanic is often considered as the greatest film ever made. The second James Cameron directorial after Avatar in the list, Titanic is based on the true story of the ill-fated sea voyage of one of the grandest ships in the world in 1912 which resulted in shipwreck after colliding with an iceberg in the Atlantic ocean killing almost 1500 passengers. A larger than life cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher, Bernard Hill, Jonathan Hyde, Danny Nucci, David Warner and Bill Paxton, Titanic is nominated for 14 Academy Awards, tied with All About Eve for the most Oscar nominations. This film deserves to stay higher in this list and we bet, you know it.
15. Life of Pi
The second film of Irrfan Khan and Tabu in the list and one of the most emotionally excruciating and visually stunning films ever made, Life of Pi is a masterpiece by Ang Lee. The live action adaptation of the book by Yann Martel, the film revolves around Pi Patel, an Indian boy who loses his family in a sea disaster and survives a shipwreck with a Bengal Tiger. The film deals with spirituality and human connection with Nature in a divine way. A major critical and commercial success, Life of Pi is a film that every single person on the planet would thoroughly enjoy.
14. Edward Scissorhands
A Tim Burton classic, Edward Scissorhands is Johnny Depp’s genius at it’s best. The story of the film centers around Edward, an unfinished humanoid with scissor hands, who is taken in by Peg, a kind lady, after the passing of his inventor. Things take a turn for the worse when he is blamed for a crime he did not commit. Winner of numerous accolades, Burton considers Edward Scissorhands his most personal and favorite work. Apart from Depp, the film has a stellar cast including Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker, Vincent Price, and Alan Arkin. This film should surely be in the list of classics, always.
13. Ironman
The most significant MCU film in the list because this is where it all started. In 2008, when Ironman opened to extremely significant critical and commercial success, it created the pathway for Marvel Studios to become the biggest and the most powerful franchise studio in the world. Robert Downey Jr. revived his career with this role and immortalized the role of Tony Stark as the one of the greatest superheroes in the world. A film which can never really come boring and old is a perfect watch for you with your whole family, especially with the kids.
12. Jojo Rabbit
This film will suddenly look like a film where the MCU stars are making comedy films. Yes, there are several MCU stars in the film such as Scarlett Johansson, the director Taika Waititi himself and Sam Rockwell. Roman Griffin Davis portrays the title character, Johannes “Jojo” Betzler, a ten-year-old Hitler Youth member who firmly believes in the ideals of Nazism manifested by his imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler. However, his foundations are shaken when he finds a Jewish girl in his house, hidden by his mother. A 44th Toronto International Film Festival entrant, the film still managed to receive an academy award despite receiving mixed reviews. If you are all for comedy, superb acting meets peculiar premise and perspective, this one’s for you.
11. Deadpool
The first ever R-Rated Marvel comic superhero movie, which spent a hell lot of time in development hell but when it was released, it released with a bang. I mean, this film is a perfect fusion of super heroic action and adult comedy courtesy Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool. One of the highest grossing R-Rated superhero movies of all time, Deadpool is brutal, Deadpool is sad, Deadpool is funny and Deadpool is everything you expect from a superhero movie. One of the best and quirkiest superhero movies which should always be on your watch list.
10. Hidden Figures
Based on the 2016 non-fiction book of the same name by Margot Lee Shetterly about African American female mathematicians who worked at NASA, this film is one of the most powerful films in recent times. Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe gave their best performances through this film. The film was a huge commercial success, grossing 236 million dollars worldwide against its 25 million dollars production budget. One of the best films of recent times, this should be a permanent in the watch list.
9.The Sound of Music
One of the oldest films in the list, The Sound of Music is an evergreen tale of love and music. This 1965 classic revolves around a young Austrian girl who is sent to the villa of a retired naval officer and widower to govern seven children. Eventually she brings love and music into the lives of the family, marries the officer and, together with the children, finds a way to survive the loss of their homeland to the Nazis. One of the greatest musicals of all times, The Sound of Music is a recipient of five Academy awards and numerous accolades. This film is a joy to watch at any moment of the day.
8. The Grand Budapest Hotel
Wes Anderson classic, the film has an ensemble cast of seventeen actors and every single one did justice to their roles led by Ralph Fiennes. The film revolves around Gustave H, a concierge who is wrongly framed for murder at the Grand Budapest Hotel. A 64th Berlin International Film Festival entrant, The Grand Budapest Hotel led the 87th Academy Awards season with nine nominations winning four of them, and earned several other honors chiefly for writing and technical achievement. A classic comedy drama that should be enough for your lazy Saturdays.
7. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Another Frances McDormand in the list, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is a crime drama film where Mildred Hayes portrayed by McDormand, devastated after the rape and murder of her daughter, starts protesting and challenging the police officials when they fail to capture the culprit. Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Abbie Cornish, Lucas Hedges, John Hawkes, and Peter Dinklage appear in supporting roles in the film. A winner of Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, SAG Award, BAFTA Award, and Critics’ Choice Award, this film is a fantastic and powerful addition to this ensemble list.
6. The Sixth Sense
The Sixth Sense is arguably the finest work by M. Night Shyamalan till date. This film established Shyamalan internationally and introduced his traits, most notably his signature surprise endings to the movie lovers. The film revolves around Bruce Willis as Malcolm Crowe, a child psychologist who starts treating a young boy who acts as a medium of communication between the former and a violent group of unhappy spirits. The film went on to become the second-highest-grossing film of 1999. A nominee of six Academy awards, The Sixth Sense is the ultimate watch for those who crave worthwhile psychological thrillers every day.
5.Ford v Ferrari
The last film to win the Academy Award for Best Sound Editing, Ford v Ferrari is a biopic based on the rivalry of two automotive giants in 1966. The story of the film revolves around a team of American and British engineers and designers, led by Carroll Shelby and his British driver, Ken Miles, who are appointed by Henry Ford II and Lee Iacocca with the mission of building the Ford GT40, with the potential to defeat the dominant Italian racing team at that time, Scuderia Ferrari at the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans race in France. The film features an ensemble cast of Matt Damon and Christian Bale, along with Jon Bernthal, Caitriona Balfe, Tracy Letts, Josh Lucas, Noah Jupe, Remo Girone, and Ray McKinnon. If you are a fan of speed and determination, this film is a must watch for you.
4. Logan
Arguably the best film based on the life of a superhero, Logan is the ultimate swansong of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine after portraying the role for 17 years. Logan is not your typical superhero film, instead it is emotionally excruciating, it is deep in practicality and one of most bloody and gory films ever made on superheroes. The plot is based in an alternate future which follows an aged Wolverine and an extremely ill Charles Xavier who defends a young mutant named Laura from the super villains Donald Pierce and Zander Rice. Apart from Jackman, the film features Patrick Stewart, Richard E. Grant, Boyd Holbrook, Stephen Merchant, and Dafne Keen. It became the best-reviewed film in the X-Men franchise, and also the first live-action superhero film ever to be nominated for an Academy award for screenwriting. An emotional yet fierce addition to this list, it’s a must watch.
3.The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
In the era of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, there is another fantasy franchise that was able to leave its impression on the audiences. Based on C. S. Lewis’s children’s epic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, the film follows Lucy and her siblings who accidentally find a wardrobe that lands them in a mystical place called Narnia where they realize that it was fated and they must now unite with Aslan, the Lion to defeat an evil queen to liberate Narnia. A film with groundbreaking special effects and prosthetics, it has an ensemble cast of William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Skandar Keynes and Georgie Henley along with Liam Neeson as Aslan and Tilda Swinton as The evil queen. It’s an adventurous treat for the entire family.
2. Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
The second Star Wars film in the list, Return of the Jedi is the highest rated one in the entire Star Wars franchise despite receiving mixed reviews. It went on to become the highest-grossing film of 1983. The film has a massive cast including Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, David Prowse, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew and Frank Oz amongst others. One of the classic space opera films, Return of the Jedi will always be a fan favorite and still enjoyable.
1. Avengers: Endgame
Unarguably the greatest of the MCU movies, Avengers Endgame is the culmination of a massive 11-years long undertaking of creating the Marvel Cinematic Universe a gigantic success. The film unites almost every single major superhero associated with Marvel films to fight the ultimate battle against Thanos portrayed by Josh Brolin. The film went on to become the highest grossing movies of all time surpassing Avatar and is a conclusion of a saga created by Ironman in 2008. The film features an ensemble cast including Robert Downey Jr. as the Iron man, Chris Evans as Captain America, both for the final time along with Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Brie Larson, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Benedict Wong, Jon Favreau, Bradley Cooper, and Gwyneth Paltrow apart from Brolin. This film is an emotional journey for every single nerd on the planet.
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