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The 40 Best Movies of the 2000s

The new decade of the 2000s introduced a number of cult favorites into the mix, on top of quite a few blockbusters, romantic comedies, franchises, animations, and buddy comedies. These next 40 movies are some of the absolute standouts from the decade, including classics like James Bond and The Lord of the Rings franchises, as well as underrated favorites like Almost Famous and animated hits such as Up and Ratatouille.

1. 'Casino Royale'

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2. 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring'

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3. 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers'

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4. 'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'

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5. 'Gangs of New York'

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6. 'The Dark Knight'

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7. 'Gladiator'

watch on netflix

8. 'No Country for Old Men'

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9. 'The Departed'

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10. 'There Will Be Blood'

watch on netflix

11. 'Inglourious Basterds'

12. 'Training Day'

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13. 'In Bruges'

Watch on prime video

14. 'V For Vendetta'

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15. 'Superbad'

watch on prime video

16. 'Tropic Thunder'

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17. 'American Psycho'

watch on hulu

18. 'Kingdom of Heaven' (Director's Cut)

buy on prime video

19. 'Iron Man'

watch on disney+

20. 'Shaun of the Dead'

watch on prime video

21. 'Julie & Julia'

Watch on Hulu

22. 'Slumdog Millionaire'

Watch on Prime Video

23. 'The Devil Wears Prada'

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24. 'Erin Brockovich'

Watch on Peacock

25. 'Mean Girls'

Watch on Prime Video

26. 'Spirited Away'

Watch on HBO Max

27. 'Almost Famous'

Watch on Prime Video

28. 'Up'

Watch on Disney Plus

29. 'Legally Blonde'

Watch on Hulu

30. 'Ratatouille'

Watch on Disney Plus

31. 'Mission: Impossible 3'

Watch on Prime Video

32. 'The Queen'

Watch on HBO Max

33. 'Grey Gardens'

Watch on HBO Max

34. 'Little Miss Sunshine'

Watch on Prime Video

35. 'Something's Gotta Give'

Watch on Hulu

36. 'Napoleon Dynamite'

Watch on Prime Video

37. 'Elf'

Watch on HBO Max

38. 'Lost in Translation'

Watch on Hulu

39. 'Panic Room'

Watch on Tubi

40. 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding'

Watch on Hulu
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