Top Underrated Movies You Probably Missed
Some of the best films never get enough attention. They appear quietly, without big marketing campaigns, but stay in your memory much longer than the hits everyone talks about. These are the hidden gems — the kind of movies that make you fall in love with cinema again.
Sound of Metal (2019)
⭐️ IMDb 7.7
Riz Ahmed gives an unforgettable performance as a drummer who loses his hearing.
It is intimate, emotional and one of the most honest films about identity and change.
The Rider (2017)
⭐️ IMDb 7.4
A quiet and deeply human story about a young cowboy forced to rebuild his life after an injury.
Shot with real people, it feels raw and authentic.
Columbus (2017)
⭐️ IMDb 7.4
A calm and thoughtful story about architecture, loneliness and unexpected connection.
The visuals and rhythm make it feel like meditation on film.
Leave No Trace (2018)
⭐️ IMDb 7.1
A father and daughter live hidden in the forest until their peaceful world is discovered.
Minimal, emotional and beautifully told.
Coherence (2013)
⭐️ IMDb 7.2
A dinner party turns surreal when a comet passes by.
Made on a tiny budget, it shows how creativity matters more than money.
Short Term 12 (2013)
⭐️ IMDb 7.9
Brie Larson shines in this small indie drama about compassion, trauma and the quiet power of care.
Real, moving and unforgettable.
A Ghost Story (2017)
⭐️ IMDb 6.8
A poetic and strange film about time and memory.
It may seem slow, but it stays in your mind long after the credits.
The Handmaiden (2016)
⭐️ IMDb 8.1
A brilliant psychological thriller from Park Chan-wook.
Elegant, sensual and full of twists that reward every rewatch.
Locke (2014)
⭐️ IMDb 7.1
Tom Hardy drives alone through the night, making one life-changing phone call after another.
A minimalist setup that turns into pure emotional tension.Waves (2019)
Waves (2019)
⭐️ IMDb 7.6
A vibrant and heartbreaking story about love, loss and family pressure.
Visually stunning and emotionally honest.
Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)
⭐️ IMDb 7.2
Jim Jarmusch’s vampire romance is slow, moody and full of quiet beauty.
It is about art, time and the people who never quite fit in.
The Florida Project (2017)
⭐️ IMDb 7.6
A bittersweet story of childhood and survival near the edges of Disney World.
Warm, colorful and heartbreakingly real.
Paterson (2016)
⭐️ IMDb 7.4
Adam Driver plays a bus driver who writes poetry every day.
A film about calm, rhythm and noticing life as it happens.
Good Time (2017)
⭐️ IMDb 7.4
Robert Pattinson races through New York trying to save his brother in this fast and chaotic thriller.
Gritty, loud and full of energy.
The Worst Person in the World (2021)
⭐️ IMDb 7.7
A Norwegian romantic dramedy about love, indecision and growing up.
Funny, sad and one of the most human films in years.
Why these films matter
These movies did not need hype to be great.
They are stories made with heart, crafted with detail and remembered for how they make you feel.
Sometimes the most meaningful discoveries happen far from the spotlight.
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