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With so many movies available, it’s simple to overlook some true gems. Trying to keep up with everything might overwhelm even the most devoted movie aficionados. Some films become enormously popular, while other equally worthy films slip into obscurity because of poor box office performance, competition from larger releases, or just time.
I’ve compiled a list of 17 underappreciated films that demand more consideration. I asked friends—both movie buffs and infrequent viewers—as well as other editors to help me choose this selection, keeping in mind a variety of genres and audience preferences. I also searched through my own memories for movies that affected me but that most people don’t seem to have seen. The Rotten Tomatoes ratings and overall recognition were the two primary factors used to rate each film. Some may be well regarded by reviewers but are still not given enough credit, while others are just unknown even though they are excellent.
Without further ado, enjoy my selection of underappreciated films that you should see.
Greatly Admired but Not as Well-Known 1. Rachel’s Marriage (2007)
Anne Hathaway, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Debra Winger in the cast
Rotten Tomatoes: 84% | Rating: R | Reliability: Well-liked yet unappreciated
The deep connections and unadulterated emotion in this family drama make it stand out. Rosemarie DeWitt and Debra Winger give striking performances as her cold-hearted elder sister and distant mother, respectively, while Anne Hathaway abandon her conventional heroine persona to play a damaged younger sister recently out of rehab.
1985’s Lost in America
Cast: Julie Hagerty, Albert Brooks
Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | Rating: R Recognizability: Well-regarded vintage comedy
In this comedy about a couple that sells everything to live on the road, Albert Brooks delivers a sharp indictment of the “”American Dream””; nevertheless, when gambling enters the scene, they immediately run into problems.
The 2019 film The Peanut Butter Falcon
Dakota Johnson, Zack Gottsagen, and Shia LaBeouf in the cast
Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | Rated PG-13 Known: Great independent, lesser-known
This touching story of an improbable connection between a struggling fisherman and a young man with Down syndrome is dramatic and endearing. It’s still not very well known, even with its excellent evaluations.
The 1973 film Paper Moon
Ryan and Tatum O’Neal in the cast
Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | Rating: PG Recognizability: Well-known classic
This striking black-and-white film tracks a con man across the nation during the Great Depression with a child who might or might not be his daughter. Tatum O’Neal’s performance earned her an Oscar, yet the movie is still not well-known.
1973’s The Long Goodbye
Ensemble: Elliott Gould
Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | Rating: R Commonality: Underappreciated, cult classic
Even while this Robert Altman-directed neo-noir movie may not be well-known to casual viewers, lovers of quirky humor and 1970s cinema should definitely check it out.
Hold off until dusk (1967).
Cast: Alan Arkin, Audrey Hepburn
Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | Rating: Not Rated | Reliability: Highly regarded but somewhat obscured
Hepburn portrays a blind woman in this thriller who has to outsmart robbers in her own house. She should be given more credit for this suspenseful masterpiece than just her more well-known parts.
1995’s A Little Princess
Cast: Eleanor Bron and Liesel Matthews
Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | Rating: G Notoriety: Lauded yet disregarded
This heartwarming tale of optimism and imagination set during World War I, directed by Alfonso Cuarón, appeals to both adults and children. Even with its praise, it is frequently overlooked.
1999’s The Iron Giant
Jennifer Aniston and Eli Marienthal in the cast
Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | Rating: G Acquaintance: Cult after
Despite its box financial failure, this animated film from the Cold War era has gained a devoted following. It narrates the tale of a youngster who must defend a massive robot he befriends against government soldiers.
The 2018 book Don’t Be a Dick About It
Cast: Matthew, Peter
Rotten Tomatoes: N/A | Rating: N/A Reliability: Very poor
In this slice-of-life documentary, two brothers are followed as they overcome their own obstacles. Although it’s a charming and funny look at family life, not many people outside of film festivals are aware of it.
The Swallow (2021)
Haley Bennett in the cast
Rotten Tomatoes: 88% | Rating: R Notoriety: Well-liked but unclear
This film, a terrifying psychological thriller, centers on a young housewife who, in an attempt to gain control over her life, develops an obsession with swallowing inedible objects.
Pork (2021)
Cast: Nicolas Cage
Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | Rating: R Notoriety: Widely praised but little-known Nicolas Cage portrays a solitary truffle hunter on the lookout for his abducted pig. A unexpectedly delicate and emotional journey takes place.
Babe (in 1997
James Cromwell in the cast
Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | Rating: G Not too well-known family movie
“”Baby”” is a hit song that was nominated for an Oscar, yet it is sometimes forgotten today. The endearing tale of a pig that masters sheep herding is timeless.
The Enchanting Afterlife (1997)
Cast: Ian Holm
Rotten Tomatoes: 98% | Rating: R Notoriety: Well-liked but unclear
This incredibly emotional and eerie film about a tiny town dealing with a school bus catastrophe is heartbreaking.
Ghost Dog (1999): The Samurai’s Way
Cast: Forest Whitaker
Rotten Tomatoes: 82% | Rating: R | Level of Familiarity: Low
In this Jim Jarmusch film, a hitman who abides by samurai code is followed. It’s a distinctive fusion of intellectual contemplation and crime drama.
In 1998, Run Lola Run
Franka Potente in the cast
Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | Rated PG-13 Recognized: Worldwide recognition
You’ll be gripped by this action-packed German thriller as Lola has to work quickly to save her boyfriend. It’s still unappreciated even though it was one of the highest-grossing foreign-language movies at the time.
The 2016 film Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Sam Neill in the cast
Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | Rated PG-13 Not widely recognized, but praised
Although less well-known outside of independent film circles, Taika Waititi’s adventure-comedy about a father and son team on the run in the New Zealand bush is both endearing and humorous.
(1998) All I Wanna Do
Cast: Kristen Dunst
PG-13 | N/A on Rotten Tomatoes | Reliability: Very poor
It’s almost tough to locate this oddball teen comedy about a group of females at a boarding school trying to prevent it from combining with a boys’ school, but if you’re feeling nostalgic, it’s well worth the search.t it’s worth the hunt if you’re craving nostalgia.