Best to Worst Films of 2015
by KleePongPictures | created - 24 Jan 2015 | updated - 25 Jun 2018 | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1. Spotlight (I) (2015)
R | 129 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.
Director: Tom McCarthy | Stars: Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber
Votes: 502,326 | Gross: $45.06M
Treating its true events with detail and respect and never idolizing its heroes, all backed by genuine performances and a phenomenal script, Spotlight is a heavy but incredibly important masterpiece
2. Room (I) (2015)
R | 118 min | Drama, Thriller
A little boy is held captive in a room with his mother since his birth, so he has never known the world outside.
Director: Lenny Abrahamson | Stars: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay, Sean Bridgers, Wendy Crewson
Votes: 450,713 | Gross: $14.68M
As devastating as it is moving, Room is an unforgettable experience featuring incredible performances and thought-provoking themes
3. When Marnie Was There (2014)
PG | 103 min | Animation, Drama, Family
Anna, a shy 12-year-old girl, is sent to spend time with her aunt and uncle who live in the countryside, where she meets Marnie. The two become best friends. But Anna gradually discovers that Marnie is not quite who she appears to be.
Director: Hiromasa Yonebayashi | Stars: Sara Takatsuki, Kasumi Arimura, Nanako Matsushima, Susumu Terajima
Votes: 47,959 | Gross: $0.77M
From the gorgeous animation and exquisite music/sound to the detailed depth of characterization, When Marnie Was There is a beautiful gem of friendship and love; arguably one of the best Ghibli and animated films ever
4. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
R | 120 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in search for her homeland with the aid of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshiper and a drifter named Max.
Director: George Miller | Stars: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Zoë Kravitz
Votes: 1,087,027 | Gross: $154.06M
70-year old George Miller manages to still fit an interesting story, humanity, and heart in Mad Max: Fury Road, a film whose action is already performed flawlessly and filmed impeccably
5. Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015)
PG-13 | 138 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
As a new threat to the galaxy rises, Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, an ex-stormtrooper, must join Han Solo and Chewbacca to search for the one hope of restoring peace.
Director: J.J. Abrams | Stars: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Domhnall Gleeson
Votes: 973,979 | Gross: $936.66M
Carrying what is probably the heaviest weight of any film director, J.J. Abrams managed to keep the imagination and humor of A New Hope while bringing forth the emotional heft found in Empire, giving fans and critics a good case to argue that The Force Awakens is the greatest Star Wars film yet
6. Steve Jobs (2015)
R | 122 min | Biography, Drama
Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution, to paint a portrait of the man at its epicenter. The story unfolds backstage at three iconic product launches, ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac.
Director: Danny Boyle | Stars: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen, Jeff Daniels
Votes: 178,609 | Gross: $17.77M
Everything, including the performances, writing, style, editing and energy, is perfect in Steve Jobs, a breathtaking piece that charges forward with such flair, pushing the boundaries of the biopic genre
7. The Revenant (I) (2015)
R | 156 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A frontiersman on a fur trading expedition in the 1820s fights for survival after being mauled by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team.
Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Will Poulter, Domhnall Gleeson
Votes: 874,703 | Gross: $183.64M
Brutal yet beautiful, The Revenant redefines the survival genre while demonstrating DiCaprio's incredible commitment and Inarritu's persistence in authentic filmmaking
8. Ex Machina (2014)
R | 108 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
A young programmer is selected to participate in a ground-breaking experiment in synthetic intelligence by evaluating the human qualities of a highly advanced humanoid A.I.
Director: Alex Garland | Stars: Alicia Vikander, Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac, Sonoya Mizuno
Votes: 590,014 | Gross: $25.44M
Well performed and sharply written, Ex Machina is one thought-provoking, challenging, and terrifying sci-fi gamechanger that takes A.I. cliches and evolves them to the next level
9. Carol (2015)
R | 118 min | Drama, Romance
An aspiring photographer develops an intimate relationship with an older woman in 1950s New York.
Director: Todd Haynes | Stars: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson, Kyle Chandler
Votes: 142,436 | Gross: $12.71M
The atmosphere of the 1950s beautifully seeps through the characterization and storytelling in Carol, a subtlely directed and phenomenally acted tale that sneaks up on its audience
10. The Martian (2015)
PG-13 | 144 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
An astronaut becomes stranded on Mars after his team assume him dead, and must rely on his ingenuity to find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive and can survive until a potential rescue.
Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara
Votes: 925,944 | Gross: $228.43M
Really funny, pro-science, intense, and moving, The Martian is Ridley Scott's grand return to sci-fi perfection while employing the best of the survival genre
11. Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015)
PG | 85 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. A mix up with the Farmer, a caravan and a very steep hill lead them all to the Big City and it's up to Shaun and the flock to return everyone safely to the green grass of home.
Directors: Mark Burton, Richard Starzak | Stars: Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Omid Djalili, Richard Webber
Votes: 43,446 | Gross: $19.38M
Hilarious, cute, smart, and told without needing any dialogue, Shaun the Sheep is an intelligent refreshing work of claymation
12. Creed (II) (2015)
PG-13 | 133 min | Action, Drama, Sport
The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.
Director: Ryan Coogler | Stars: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad
Votes: 310,962 | Gross: $109.77M
Coogler manages to make Creed more than just an excellent boxing movie, with its characterization, inspiring writing, and pumping score; This is Rocky roaring back to life with adrenaline
13. It Follows (2014)
R | 100 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A young woman is followed by an unknown supernatural force after a sexual encounter.
Director: David Robert Mitchell | Stars: Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist, Olivia Luccardi, Lili Sepe
Votes: 269,158 | Gross: $14.67M
A great lead performance, a keen eye in directing and cinematography, and a devilishly creepy score help It Follows be a consistently terrifying experience that stays in our skin from start to finish
14. The Big Short (2015)
R | 130 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
In 2006-2007 a group of investors bet against the United States mortgage market. In their research, they discover how flawed and corrupt the market is.
Director: Adam McKay | Stars: Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt
Votes: 484,894 | Gross: $70.26M
Sporadic at places and stylistic to a fault, The Big Short manages to take a very complicated issue about the economic crisis and explain it to its audience using great writing and talented actors
15. Sicario (2015)
R | 121 min | Action, Crime, Drama
An idealistic FBI agent is enlisted by a government task force to aid in the escalating war against drugs at the border area between the U.S. and Mexico.
Director: Denis Villeneuve | Stars: Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro, Jon Bernthal
Votes: 477,032 | Gross: $46.89M
Slowly paced but drenched in dark atmosphere and eerie suspense, Sicario features fine directing from Villeneuve, incredible work by Deakins, and breathaking performances by Blunt and Del Toro
16. Mr. Holmes (2015)
PG | 104 min | Crime, Drama, Family
An aged, retired Sherlock Holmes deals with dementia, as he tries to remember his final case, and a mysterious woman, whose memory haunts him. He also befriends a fan, the young son of his housekeeper, who wants him to work again.
Director: Bill Condon | Stars: Ian McKellen, Laura Linney, Hiroyuki Sanada, Hattie Morahan
Votes: 67,905 | Gross: $17.74M
Ian McKellen brings charm, heart and wisdom to Mr. Holmes, a well-crafted human story with enough drama and mystery to stir
17. Far from the Madding Crowd (2015)
PG-13 | 119 min | Drama, Romance
In Victorian England, the independent and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak, a sheep farmer; Frank Troy, a reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood, a prosperous and mature bachelor.
Director: Thomas Vinterberg | Stars: Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Michael Sheen, Tom Sturridge
Votes: 53,741 | Gross: $12.23M
Fueled by great performances and fascinating characters, Far From the Madding Crowd is a familiar Victorian tale but is told like all the great Victorian tales have been told
18. Bridge of Spies (2015)
PG-13 | 142 min | Drama, History, Thriller
During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers.
Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Alan Alda, Amy Ryan
Votes: 327,845 | Gross: $72.31M
Slow but meticulously crafted in writing and filming, Bridge of Spies proves that Spielberg and Hanks are still very much in their A-game
19. Straight Outta Compton (2015)
R | 147 min | Biography, Drama, History
The rap group NWA emerges from the mean streets of Compton in Los Angeles, California, in the mid-1980s and revolutionizes Hip Hop culture with their music and tales about life in the hood.
Director: F. Gary Gray | Stars: O'Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell, Neil Brown Jr.
Votes: 218,557 | Gross: $161.20M
Thanks to heartfelt performances and attention to NWA's influence to rap as a whole, Straight Outta Compton is a bit overlong but entertaining and profound
20. Inside Out (I) (2015)
PG | 95 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness - conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house, and school.
Directors: Pete Docter, Ronnie Del Carmen | Stars: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling
Votes: 785,859 | Gross: $356.46M
Inside Out is endlessly creative and offers plenty of laughs, entertainment, and heart, restoring Pixar to its magical roots
21. Anomalisa (2015)
R | 90 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
A man crippled by the mundanity of his life experiences something out of the ordinary.
Directors: Duke Johnson, Charlie Kaufman | Stars: David Thewlis, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Tom Noonan
Votes: 75,325 | Gross: $3.76M
Anomalisa may not be the most unique film to those familiar with Charlie Kaufman's style, but it is well-directed, well-voiced, and well thought out in its writing
22. The Gift (VI) (2015)
R | 108 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A married couple, Simon and Robyn, run into Gordo, an old classmate. Things take a turn when Gordo begins to drop in unannounced at their house and inundates them with mysterious gifts.
Director: Joel Edgerton | Stars: Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall, Joel Edgerton, Allison Tolman
Votes: 172,200 | Gross: $43.77M
The Gift manages to use great performances, sharp pacing and an intelligent script to break the conventions of its familiar genre - all prove the talent and high potential of actor/director Joel Edgerton
23. The Walk (II) (2015)
PG | 123 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
In 1974, high-wire artist Philippe Petit recruits a team of people to help him realize his dream: to walk the immense void between the World Trade Center towers.
Director: Robert Zemeckis | Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Charlotte Le Bon, Ben Kingsley, James Badge Dale
Votes: 135,539 | Gross: $10.14M
Featuring incredible direction by Robert Zemeckis, The Walk does more than just tell a true story; it tells a moving story with great characterization, all while being a technical achievement that must be seen in IMAX 3D
24. The Hateful Eight (2015)
R | 168 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In the dead of a Wyoming winter, a bounty hunter and his prisoner find shelter in a cabin currently inhabited by a collection of nefarious characters.
Director: Quentin Tarantino | Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Walton Goggins
Votes: 660,193 | Gross: $54.12M
The Hateful Eight is more like a stage play than a long cinematic piece, with great performances, again showing Tarantino's gift of writing, even though it does not assist a smaller plot like this one in the best way
25. The Peanuts Movie (2015)
G | 88 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Snoopy embarks upon his greatest mission as he and his team take to the skies to pursue their archnemesis, while his best pal Charlie Brown begins his own epic quest back home to win the love of his life.
Director: Steve Martino | Stars: Noah Schnapp, Bill Melendez, Hadley Belle Miller, Francesca Capaldi
Votes: 49,840 | Gross: $130.18M
Creative and unique in its animation and heartwarming in its story, The Peanuts Movie is an adorable delight for the whole family
26. Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015)
PG-13 | 131 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
Ethan and his team take on their most impossible mission yet when they have to eradicate an international rogue organization as highly skilled as they are and committed to destroying the IMF.
Director: Christopher McQuarrie | Stars: Tom Cruise, Rebecca Ferguson, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg
Votes: 411,088 | Gross: $195.04M
Standing neck-to-neck with Ghost Protocol, Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation features brilliant action, incredible stunts, and more good performances that balance well with the humor and engaging plot
27. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)
PG-13 | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
High schooler Greg, who spends most of his time making parodies of classic movies with his co-worker Earl, finds his outlook forever altered after befriending a classmate who has just been diagnosed with cancer.
Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | Stars: Thomas Mann, RJ Cyler, Olivia Cooke, Nick Offerman
Votes: 138,332 | Gross: $6.74M
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is stylistic, witty, well-acted, and full of heart and charm -- entertaining and insightful at the same time
28. Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)
R | 129 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A spy organisation recruits a promising street kid into the agency's training program, while a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius.
Director: Matthew Vaughn | Stars: Colin Firth, Taron Egerton, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Caine
Votes: 716,395 | Gross: $128.26M
Kingsman: The Secret Service offers great performances, self-awareness of spy films, and plenty of loud, exciting fun
29. Brooklyn (2015)
PG-13 | 117 min | Drama, Romance
An Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within.
Director: John Crowley | Stars: Saoirse Ronan, Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson, Jim Broadbent
Votes: 150,534 | Gross: $38.32M
Despite the familiar storyline, some details that don't fully work, and the fact that I felt sweetly manipulated, Brooklyn is a charming, inspiring piece that features great performances and attention to period detail
30. Goodnight Mommy (2014)
R | 99 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Twin boys move to a new house with their mother after she has face-changing cosmetic surgery, but under the bandages is someone the boys don't recognize.
Directors: Severin Fiala, Veronika Franz | Stars: Lukas Schwarz, Elias Schwarz, Susanne Wuest, Hans Escher
Votes: 59,803 | Gross: $1.17M
Aside from the repulsive third act and the horribly misleading yet praised trailer, Goodnight Mommy has all the performances, eerie pacing, and unexplained moments necessary for it to achieve horror cult status
31. Black Mass (2015)
R | 123 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
The true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf.
Director: Scott Cooper | Stars: Johnny Depp, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dakota Johnson, Joel Edgerton
Votes: 192,420 | Gross: $62.58M
Creepy Johnny Depp and a big cast of talented actors elevates Black Mass from being a familiar crime drama to a riveting intense period piece
32. Pawn Sacrifice (2014)
PG-13 | 115 min | Biography, Drama, History
Set during the Cold War, American chess prodigy Bobby Fischer finds himself caught between two superpowers and his own struggles as he challenges the Soviet Empire.
Director: Edward Zwick | Stars: Tobey Maguire, Liev Schreiber, Peter Sarsgaard, Michael Stuhlbarg
Votes: 49,288 | Gross: $2.44M
Broad but solid in some places and then phenomenal in others, Pawn Sacrifice offers a dark thrilling look at Bobby Fischer, with a great but almost over-the-top performance by Tobey Maguire and fascinating direction by Edward Zwick
33. Trumbo (2015)
R | 124 min | Biography, Drama
In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood's top screenwriter, until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs.
Director: Jay Roach | Stars: Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, Helen Mirren, Louis C.K.
Votes: 84,796 | Gross: $7.86M
It may be too long and uneven at places, but Trumbo is a good period piece that features bright performances and great energy
34. Furious 7 (2015)
PG-13 | 137 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother.
Director: James Wan | Stars: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham
Votes: 414,886 | Gross: $353.01M
Featuring even more ridiculous yet exhilarating action scenes and just enough drama, Furious 7 continues in improving the ride's experience
35. Spy (2015)
R | 120 min | Action, Comedy
A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer and prevent diabolical global disaster.
Director: Paul Feig | Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Jude Law, Jason Statham
Votes: 258,876 | Gross: $110.83M
Featuring good performances, endless humor, and enough drama to keep us invested, Spy brings a creative and fun ride in its familiar genre
36. Cinderella (I) (2015)
PG | 105 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
When her father unexpectedly dies, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her scheming stepsisters. Never one to give up hope, Ella's fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger.
Director: Kenneth Branagh | Stars: Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Richard Madden, Helena Bonham Carter
Votes: 190,811 | Gross: $201.15M
Well performed and well put together, Cinderella goes for old-fashion Disney storytelling and it still works like magic
37. Ant-Man (2015)
PG-13 | 117 min | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, cat burglar Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, pull off a plan that will save the world.
Director: Peyton Reed | Stars: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Corey Stoll, Evangeline Lilly
Votes: 722,371 | Gross: $180.20M
Ant-Man starts off solid and gets even better as it goes along, thanks to Rudd and Douglas' performances and brilliant visual effects
38. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
PG-13 | 141 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
When Tony Stark and Bruce Banner try to jump-start a dormant peacekeeping program called Ultron, things go horribly wrong and it's up to Earth's mightiest heroes to stop the villainous Ultron from enacting his terrible plan.
Director: Joss Whedon | Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth
Votes: 922,190 | Gross: $459.01M
It may rehash the action formula of the first Avengers, but Age of Ultron offers enough new variables that still keep the experience awesome and exhilarating
39. Maggie (I) (2015)
PG-13 | 95 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
A teenage girl in the Midwest becomes infected by an outbreak of a disease that slowly turns the infected into cannibalistic zombies. During her transformation, her loving father stays by her side.
Director: Henry Hobson | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Abigail Breslin, Joely Richardson, Laura Cayouette
Votes: 46,728 | Gross: $0.19M
The narrative itself is simplistic, stretched, and unsteadily paced, and yet Maggie remains an incredibly thoughtful and profound zombie tale thanks to the two lead performances, the music, and strong commitment
40. Spectre (I) (2015)
PG-13 | 148 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
A cryptic message from James Bond's past sends him on a trail to uncover the existence of a sinister organisation named SPECTRE. With a new threat dawning, Bond learns the terrible truth about the author of all his pain in his most recent missions.
Director: Sam Mendes | Stars: Daniel Craig, Christoph Waltz, Léa Seydoux, Ralph Fiennes
Votes: 466,350 | Gross: $200.07M
The underwhelming script and the underused actors are thankfully held off by the riveting action, the fun and the directing in Spectre, a less thematic but very entertaining Bond film
41. Crimson Peak (2015)
R | 119 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
In the aftermath of a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between love for her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious outsider. Trying to escape the ghosts of her past, she is swept away to a house that breathes, bleeds - and remembers.
Director: Guillermo del Toro | Stars: Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Hunnam
Votes: 158,334 | Gross: $31.09M
Crimson Peak takes a long time to spark its energy, but it is saved by the performances, the production design and Del Toro's direction
42. The Danish Girl (2015)
R | 119 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
A fictitious love story loosely inspired by the lives of Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. Lili and Gerda's marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili's groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer.
Director: Tom Hooper | Stars: Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander, Amber Heard, Ben Whishaw
Votes: 199,295 | Gross: $11.11M
Phenomenally acted and well crafted in production design, The Danish Girl offers a thoughtful but very safe look at transgenderism
43. Southpaw (2015)
R | 124 min | Action, Drama, Sport
After a fatal incident sends him on a rampant path of destruction, a champion boxer fights to get custody of his daughter and revive his professional career.
Director: Antoine Fuqua | Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Oona Laurence, Forest Whitaker
Votes: 258,488 | Gross: $52.42M
Like all boxing titles, Southpaw feels familiar in its storytelling, but it gives little harm when the performances are so good
44. Suffragette (2015)
PG-13 | 106 min | Drama, History
In 1912 London, a young working mother is galvanized into radical political activism supporting the right for women to vote, and is willing to meet violence with violence to achieve this end.
Director: Sarah Gavron | Stars: Carey Mulligan, Anne-Marie Duff, Helena Bonham Carter, Meryl Streep
Votes: 44,764 | Gross: $4.69M
Suffragette's pacing, relevance and performances slightly overcome its conventional narrative, distracting camerawork and misleading marketing
45. Jurassic World (2015)
PG-13 | 124 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
A new theme park, built on the original site of Jurassic Park, creates a genetically modified hybrid dinosaur, the Indominus Rex, which escapes containment and goes on a killing spree.
Director: Colin Trevorrow | Stars: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simpkins, Judy Greer
Votes: 679,657 | Gross: $652.27M
Even with wooden characters and a straightforward plot, Jurassic World will satisfy fans of the original with its visual effects, pacing, and exhilarating action
46. Everest (2015)
PG-13 | 121 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
On May 10, 1996, mountain guides Rob Hall and Scott Fischer combine their expedition teams for a final ascent to the summit of Mount Everest. With little warning, a storm strikes the mountain and the climbers must now battle to survive.
Director: Baltasar Kormákur | Stars: Jason Clarke, Ang Phula Sherpa, Thomas M. Wright, Martin Henderson
Votes: 232,485 | Gross: $43.48M
Though it's too long and not as precise as it can be at hitting our emotions, Everest brings the performances, the camerawork, the 3D, and intensity necessary for a compelling viewing
47. Goosebumps (2015)
PG | 103 min | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
A teenager teams up with the daughter of young-adult horror author R.L. Stine after the writer's imaginary demons are set free on the town of Madison, Delaware.
Director: Rob Letterman | Stars: Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush, Ryan Lee
Votes: 95,410 | Gross: $80.08M
Normally a film of this type would end up obnoxious or lazy, but Goosebumps offers thrills, laughs, self-awareness and that rare sense of wanting to tell a fun story well
48. Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)
PG-13 | 115 min | Comedy, Music
After a humiliating command performance at The Kennedy Center, the Barden Bellas enter an international competition that no American group has ever won in order to regain their status and right to perform.
Director: Elizabeth Banks | Stars: Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow
Votes: 170,463 | Gross: $184.30M
It's all over the place as a loud comedy, but Pitch Perfect 2 thrives from the same bizarre awesomeness that made its predecessor so memorable
49. San Andreas (2015)
PG-13 | 114 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller
In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerous journey with his ex-wife across the state in order to rescue his daughter.
Director: Brad Peyton | Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Alexandra Daddario, Colton Haynes
Votes: 256,791 | Gross: $155.19M
Audiences who love simplistic disaster movies with some legit acting will enjoy the hell out of San Andreas, for it gets the popcorn entertainment job done
50. Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015)
PG-13 | 97 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A prequel set before the haunting of the Lambert family that reveals how gifted psychic Elise Rainier reluctantly agrees to use her ability to contact the dead in order to help a teenage girl who has been targeted by a dangerous supernatural entity.
Director: Leigh Whannell | Stars: Dermot Mulroney, Stefanie Scott, Angus Sampson, Leigh Whannell
Votes: 118,646 | Gross: $52.22M
The amount of not-so-creative jump scares may disappoint many, but Insidious: Chapter 3 is undoubtedly the most emotionally investing of the three, and is therefore the most rewarding
51. The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015)
PG | 92 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When a diabolical pirate above the sea steals the secret Krabby Patty formula, SpongeBob and his friends team up in order to get it back.
Directors: Paul Tibbitt, Mike Mitchell | Stars: Tom Kenny, Antonio Banderas, Bill Fagerbakke, Clancy Brown
Votes: 61,169 | Gross: $162.99M
It may have missed a great chance to have a multi-layered story like other animated greats do, but this new Spongebob Movie satisfies lifelong fans and viewers who just want some silly fun
52. Tomorrowland (2015)
PG | 130 min | Action, Adventure, Family
Bound by a shared destiny, a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory.
Director: Brad Bird | Stars: George Clooney, Britt Robertson, Hugh Laurie, Raffey Cassidy
Votes: 191,444 | Gross: $93.44M
Amidst the uneven script and the heavy-handed messages, Tomorrowland is filled with brilliant ideas that create an experience that is original and exciting enough to be worth a watch
53. Krampus (I) (2015)
PG-13 | 98 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
A boy who has a bad Christmas accidentally summons a festive demon to his family home.
Director: Michael Dougherty | Stars: Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Allison Tolman
Votes: 84,094 | Gross: $42.59M
Gleefully unpredictable and stupidly fun, Krampus celebrates B-movie horror tropes with nothing held back, even if it lacks substance to be fully memorable
54. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015)
PG-13 | 116 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
In the early 1960s, CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB operative Illya Kuryakin participate in a joint mission against a mysterious criminal organization, which is working to proliferate nuclear weapons.
Director: Guy Ritchie | Stars: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki
Votes: 332,750 | Gross: $45.45M
Guy Ritchie's confident stylish direction, the time period pieces, and the entertaining performances all make up for The Man From U.N.C.L.E.'s predictable uninteresting plot
55. Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)
PG | 89 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel.
Director: Genndy Tartakovsky | Stars: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James
Votes: 143,136 | Gross: $169.70M
It's better paced and funnier than the first one, and you may find a more mature theme hidden somewhere, but Hotel Transylvania 2 has a much smaller story, limiting its audience to solely fans of the predecessor
56. Minions (2015)
PG | 91 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Minions Stuart, Kevin, and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a supervillain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.
Directors: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin | Stars: Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Pierre Coffin
Votes: 259,849 | Gross: $336.05M
Noisy, occasionally funny, and overall silly, Minions is a short film stretched to feature length and only works if you love these characters in the first place, proving that a little bit of the minions goes a long way
57. Unfriended (2014)
R | 83 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A group of online chatroom friends find themselves haunted by a mysterious, supernatural force using the account of their dead friend.
Director: Levan Gabriadze | Stars: Heather Sossaman, Matthew Bohrer, Courtney Halverson, Shelley Hennig
Votes: 81,461 | Gross: $32.48M
Unfriended may have a shallow plot and arguably unrelatable characters, but the good performances, thrills, and stylistic computer screen approach wins over
58. True Story (I) (2015)
R | 99 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
When disgraced New York Times reporter Michael Finkel meets accused killer Christian Longo - who has taken on Finkel's identity - his investigation morphs into a game of cat-and-mouse.
Director: Rupert Goold | Stars: James Franco, Jonah Hill, Felicity Jones, Maria Dizzia
Votes: 72,955 | Gross: $4.72M
True Story tries really hard but ends up muddling back and forth with intriguing ideas and performances that overall lack depth and legitimacy
59. The Visit (I) (2015)
PG-13 | 94 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Two siblings become increasingly frightened by their grandparents' disturbing behavior while visiting them on vacation.
Director: M. Night Shyamalan | Stars: Olivia DeJonge, Ed Oxenbould, Deanna Dunagan, Peter McRobbie
Votes: 151,558 | Gross: $65.21M
Blending horror with comedy in an entertaining but inconsistent manner, along with bringing good performances from the whole cast, The Visit is one of the weirdest films you'll see this year, and it's up to you to determine if that's a good thing
60. American Ultra (2015)
R | 96 min | Action, Comedy
A stoner - who is in fact a government agent - is marked as a liability and targeted for extermination. But he's too well-trained and too high for them to handle.
Director: Nima Nourizadeh | Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Connie Britton, John Leguizamo
Votes: 96,036 | Gross: $14.43M
American Ultra has occasionally good action, laughs, and a great performance by Kristen Stewart, but all-in-all, this messy stoner-type flick will only deliver if you're attracted to its type to begin with
61. Jupiter Ascending (2015)
PG-13 | 127 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
A young woman discovers her destiny as an heiress of intergalactic nobility and must fight to protect the inhabitants of Earth from an ancient and destructive industry.
Directors: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski | Stars: Channing Tatum, Mila Kunis, Eddie Redmayne, Sean Bean
Votes: 194,583 | Gross: $47.39M
Despite the incredible visuals and interesting lore, Jupiter Ascending is too dense and shallow for a compelling sci-fi treat
62. Chappie (2015)
R | 120 min | Action, Crime, Drama
In the near future, crime is patrolled by a mechanized police force. When one police droid, Chappie, is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself.
Director: Neill Blomkamp | Stars: Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, Hugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver
Votes: 269,768 | Gross: $31.57M
Despite the incredible visuals, premise, and Copley's performance, Chappie packs a questionable agenda, meandering between moments with emotional resonance and moments that feel like meaningless filler
63. Terminator Genisys (2015)
PG-13 | 126 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
When John Connor, leader of the human resistance, sends Sgt. Kyle Reese back to 1984 to protect Sarah Connor and safeguard the future, an unexpected turn of events creates a fractured timeline.
Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jason Clarke, Emilia Clarke, Jai Courtney
Votes: 292,603 | Gross: $89.76M
The action scenes and visual effects are enough to entertain, but Terminator Genisys not only suffers from a complicated plot but also from a lack of thematic power, weighted down by the first two films' outstanding performances
64. Ted 2 (2015)
R | 115 min | Comedy
Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's a person in a court of law.
Director: Seth MacFarlane | Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Seth MacFarlane, Amanda Seyfried, Jessica Barth
Votes: 233,877 | Gross: $81.48M
Ted 2 is practically the same movie as its predecessor, except it's badly structured, much less thoughtful, and not as consistently funny
65. Victor Frankenstein (2015)
PG-13 | 110 min | Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Told from Igor's perspective, we see the troubled young assistant's dark origins, his redemptive friendship with the young medical student Viktor Von Frankenstein, and become eyewitnesses to the emergence of how Frankenstein became the man - and the legend - we know today.
Director: Paul McGuigan | Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, James McAvoy, Jessica Brown Findlay, Andrew Scott
Votes: 60,289 | Gross: $5.78M
McAvoy and Radcliffe give terrific performances, but the rest of Victor Frankenstein is only sporadically promising and mostly middling for a recommendation
66. No Escape (I) (2015)
R | 103 min | Action, Thriller
In their new overseas home, an American family soon finds themselves caught in the middle of a coup, and they frantically look for a safe escape from an environment where foreigners are being immediately executed.
Director: John Erick Dowdle | Stars: Lake Bell, Pierce Brosnan, Owen Wilson, Thanawut Ketsaro
Votes: 93,244 | Gross: $27.29M
No Escape is fairly tense overall with a good performance by Owen Wilson, but it's a little repetitive in what it does and it provides flimsy political context and viewpoints
67. The Tag-Along (2015)
93 min | Horror, Thriller
Based on true events and long-circulating urban legend in Taiwan. Wei is nowhere to be found one day before his grandma returns from her own strange missing incident. Wei's girlfriend ... See full summary »
Director: Wei-Hao Cheng | Stars: Wei-Ning Hsu, River Huang, Yin-Shang Liu, Po-Chou Chang
Votes: 2,074
Even the good direction and excellent performances can't save The Tag-Along from uninteresting scares, a bad script, and horrendous CGI effects
68. Poltergeist (2015)
PG-13 | 93 min | Horror, Thriller
A family whose suburban home is haunted by evil forces must come together to rescue their youngest daughter after the apparitions take her captive.
Director: Gil Kenan | Stars: Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie DeWitt, Kennedi Clements, Saxon Sharbino
Votes: 61,097 | Gross: $47.43M
Sam Rockwell gives a good performance and the overall craft is pretty competently made, but this 2015 remake of Poltergeist makes some weird choices, turns to CGI too often, and lives in the shadow of the original and other superior supernatural titles
69. Pan (2015)
PG | 111 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Twelve-year-old orphan Peter is spirited away to the magical world of Neverland, where he finds both fun and danger, and ultimately discovers his destiny: to become the hero who will be forever known as Peter Pan.
Director: Joe Wright | Stars: Levi Miller, Hugh Jackman, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara
Votes: 67,166 | Gross: $35.09M
Bland and overstuffed with computer-generated effects without focusing on the humanity of its story, Pan ends up being a huge disappointing forgettable mess
70. Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
R | 125 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller
Literature student Anastasia Steele's life changes forever when she meets handsome, yet tormented, billionaire Christian Grey.
Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson | Stars: Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Jennifer Ehle, Eloise Mumford
Votes: 335,869 | Gross: $166.17M
Dakota Johnson gives a rather great performance, and the film looks like it was made with attention, but this Fifty Shades of Grey adaptation spends two hours pursuing almost nothing, or with no depth
71. The Gallows (2015)
R | 81 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
20 years after a horrific accident during a small town school play, students at the school resurrect the failed show in a misguided attempt to honor the anniversary of the tragedy - but soon discover that some things are better left alone.
Directors: Travis Cluff, Chris Lofing | Stars: Reese Mishler, Pfeifer Brown, Ryan Shoos, Cassidy Gifford
Votes: 21,580 | Gross: $22.76M
With unlikable characters, irritating camerawork and a waste of a potentially good premise, The Gallows is the Chernobyl Diaries of 2015
72. Fantastic Four (2015)
PG-13 | 100 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Four young outsiders teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe which alters their physical form in shocking ways. The four must learn to harness their new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.
Director: Josh Trank | Stars: Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Bell
Votes: 176,641 | Gross: $56.12M
The flaws range from plot holes to bad CGI and poor characterization, but the worst problem with this 2015 reboot of Fantastic Four is its lack of motivation in telling any story that is remotely interesting
73. Pixels (2015)
PG-13 | 105 min | Action, Comedy, Fantasy
When aliens misinterpret video feeds of classic arcade games as a declaration of war, they attack the Earth in the form of the video games.
Director: Chris Columbus | Stars: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, Peter Dinklage
Votes: 159,397 | Gross: $78.75M
With sloppy jokes, embarrassing content, and a subtle agenda that is misogynistic, Pixels is an Adam Sandler movie disguised as a pandering video game homage
74. Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (2015)
R | 88 min | Horror, Mystery
Using a special camera that can see spirits, a family must protect their daughter from an evil entity with a sinister plan.
Director: Gregory Plotkin | Stars: Chris J. Murray, Brit Shaw, Ivy George, Dan Gill
Votes: 30,699 | Gross: $18.30M
Uselessly in 3D, this final (let's hope) installment of Paranormal Activity makes an attempt to connect everything together, but none of it matters when the film is filled with the same awful cliches that plague recent found footage horror films
75. Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (2015)
PG | 94 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
After six years of keeping our malls safe, Paul Blart has earned a well-deserved vacation. He heads to Las Vegas with his teenage daughter before she heads off to college. But safety never takes a holiday and when duty calls, Blart answers.
Director: Andy Fickman | Stars: Kevin James, Raini Rodriguez, Eduardo Verástegui, Daniella Alonso
Votes: 41,144 | Gross: $71.04M
Embarrassingly unfunny, Paul Blart Mall Cop 2 is an opportunity for every actor to make a fool of himself, and boy does Kevin James make a fool of himself
76. Hot Pursuit (2015)
PG-13 | 87 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
An uptight and by-the-book cop (Reese Witherspoon) tries to protect the outgoing widow (Sofia Vergara) of a drug boss as they race through Texas pursued by crooked cops and murderous gunmen.
Director: Anne Fletcher | Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Sofía Vergara, Matthew Del Negro, Michael Mosley
Votes: 54,191 | Gross: $34.51M
Hot Pursuit manages to turn a potentially great comedy duo into a loud annoying angrily unfunny affair
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