Ten essential films from the 2010s, ranked

Collider compiled a ranked list of ten must-watch films from the 2010s, arguing these movies still feel fresh and offer strong rewatch value.

The list emphasizes confident storytelling, lived-in performances and moments that land without begging for attention. It places Inception at No. 1 and Interstellar at No. 2, followed by Get Out (3), The Dark Knight Rises (4), La La Land (5), Her (6), Parasite (7), Whiplash (8), Mad Max: Fury Road (9) and The Wolf of Wall Street (10).

The selections cover varied tones and strengths: Inception is described as a layered puzzle with an emotional core; Interstellar focuses on leaving, distance and loss; Get Out mixes humor with growing unease; and Parasite builds from clever infiltration to a shocking turn. The list is presented as ten slots to understand what the decade did right and leans on films that stick with you after watching.

Key Topics

Culture, Inception, Interstellar, Get Out, Parasite, Christopher Nolan