The Dark Knight
2008 · 8.5/10
Absolute CinemaThe best movies of the 2000s
The defining films of the 2000s, ranked by viewer score.
The best movies of the 2000s: as of 13 November 2026, the top three are The Dark Knight (2008, 8.5/10), Spirited Away (2001, 8.5/10), and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003, 8.5/10), ranked by TMDB viewer score.
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Spirited Away
2001 · 8.5/10
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The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003 · 8.5/10
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001 · 8.5/10
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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
2002 · 8.4/10
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City of God
2002 · 8.4/10
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A Dog's Will
2000 · 8.4/10
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Howl's Moving Castle
2004 · 8.4/10
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The Pianist
2002 · 8.4/10
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Oldboy
2003 · 8.2/10
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Gladiator
2000 · 8.2/10
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Inglourious Basterds
2009 · 8.2/10
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The Prestige
2006 · 8.2/10
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Memento
2000 · 8.2/10
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The Departed
2006 · 8.2/10
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WALL·E
2008 · 8.1/10
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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
2004 · 8.1/10
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In the Mood for Love
2000 · 8.1/10
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Memories of Murder
2003 · 8.1/10
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There Will Be Blood
2007 · 8.1/10
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Frequently asked questions
What is number one on the best movies of the 2000s list?
The Dark Knight (2008), with a viewer score of 8.5/10.