Our team compiled the movies with best cinematography and here is what they came up with
Here are the 30 movies with best cinematography to check out on the streaming service.
1. The Revenant (2015)
MPAA Movie rating: R
Box Office Collection: $533.1 million
Year of Release: 2015
The Revenant is a historical drama directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. This movie follows Hugh Glass, a frontiersman who is left for dead in the uncharted wilderness of the American West. Glass embarks on a quest for revenge and survival, aided by a Native American guide. The movie was praised for its beautiful cinematography which captures the stunning landscapes of the American West.
2. Blade Runner (1982)
MPAA Movie rating: R
Box Office Collection: $32.9 million
Year of Release: 1982
Blade Runner is a science fiction classic directed by Ridley Scott and starring Harrison Ford. The movie takes place in a dystopian future where advanced robots called replicants have been created to do work for humans. Ford plays a blade runner, a police officer whose job is to hunt down these replicants. The movie was praised for its groundbreaking cinematography which captured the gritty, dystopian future setting.
3. Schindler’s List (1993)
MPAA Movie rating: R
Box Office Collection: $321 million
Year of Release: 1993
Schindler’s List is a historical drama directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Liam Neeson. This movie follows Oskar Schindler, a German entrepreneur who saved the lives of over 1,000 Jews during the Holocaust. The movie was praised for its powerful cinematography which captures the horrific realities of the Holocaust.
4. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
MPAA Movie rating: PG
Box Office Collection: $70.5 million
Year of Release: 1962
Lawrence of Arabia is an epic drama directed by David Lean and starring Peter O’Toole. This movie follows British officer T. E. Lawrence who is sent to the Middle East during World War I. Lawrence is tasked with leading a revolt against the Ottoman Empire and uniting the Arab tribes. The movie was praised for its sweeping cinematography which captures the vast deserts of the Middle East.
5. The Godfather (1972)
MPAA Movie rating: R
Box Office Collection: $245 million
Year of Release: 1972
The Godfather is a classic crime drama directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Marlon Brando. This movie follows the Corleone family, a powerful mafia family in New York City. Vito Corleone is the patriarch of the family, and Michael is his son who is forced to take control of the family business. The movie was praised for its lush cinematography which captures the dark, gritty underworld of the mob.
6. Citizen Kane (1941)
MPAA Movie rating: PG
Box Office Collection: $2.64 million
Year of Release: 1941
Citizen Kane is a classic drama directed by Orson Welles and starring Orson Welles. This movie follows Charles Foster Kane, a powerful newspaper magnate who is dying and reflecting on his life. The movie was praised for its innovative cinematography which captures the beauty and grandeur of Kane’s home.
7. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
MPAA Movie rating: PG-13
Box Office Collection: $871.5 million
Year of Release: 2001
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is an epic fantasy directed by Peter Jackson and starring Elijah Wood. This movie follows a group of adventurers as they set out to destroy the One Ring and save Middle-earth from the evil Sauron. The movie was praised for its stunning cinematography which captures the sweeping landscapes of Middle-earth.
8. The Tree of Life (2011)
MPAA Movie rating: PG-13
Box Office Collection: $13.3 million
Year of Release: 2011
The Tree of Life is a drama directed by Terrence Malick and starring Brad Pitt. This movie follows a family in 1950s Texas and their struggles with faith and family. The movie was praised for its dream-like cinematography which captures the beauty of nature and the human experience.
9. The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
MPAA Movie rating: R
Box Office Collection: $175 million
Year of Release: 2014
The Grand Budapest Hotel is a comedy directed by Wes Anderson and starring Ralph Fiennes. This movie follows the adventures of Monsieur Gustave, a concierge at a prestigious hotel in the fictional Republic of Zubrowka. The movie was praised for its whimsical cinematography which captures the colorful world of the Grand Budapest Hotel.
10. Roma (2018)
MPAA Movie rating: R
Box Office Collection: $57.6 million
Year of Release: 2018
Roma is a drama directed by Alfonso Cuarón and starring Yalitza Aparicio. This movie follows a housekeeper in 1970s Mexico City and her struggles with family and love. The movie was praised for its intimate cinematography which captures the beauty of everyday life.
11. The Social Network (2010)
MPAA Movie rating: PG-13
Box Office Collection: $224.9 million
Year of Release: 2010
The Social Network is a drama directed by David Fincher and starring Jesse Eisenberg. This movie follows Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, and his journey from college student to tech mogul. The movie was praised for its sleek cinematography which captures the modern, tech-driven world of Silicon Valley.
12. Inception (2010)
MPAA Movie rating: PG-13
Box Office Collection: $836.7 million
Year of Release: 2010
Inception is a science fiction thriller directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. This movie follows a team of thieves who are hired to steal information from a person’s subconscious. The movie was praised for its mind-bending cinematography which captures the dreamlike nature of the subconscious.
13. Amélie (2001)
MPAA Movie rating: R
Box Office Collection: $33.5 million
Year of Release: 2001
Amélie is a romantic comedy directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and starring Audrey Tautou. This movie follows the titular character, Amélie, a young woman who sets out on a mission to make the world a better place for those around her. The movie was praised for its whimsical cinematography which captures the beauty and charm of Paris.
14. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
MPAA Movie rating: R
Box Office Collection: $28.3 million
Year of Release: 1994
The Shawshank Redemption is a drama directed by Frank Darabont and starring Tim Robbins. This movie follows the story of Andy Dufresne, a man who is wrongfully convicted of murder and sent to prison. The movie was praised for its haunting cinematography which captures the grim realities of prison life.
15. Vertigo (1958)
MPAA Movie rating: PG
Box Office Collection: $2.8 million
Year of Release: 1958
Vertigo is a classic drama directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring James Stewart. This movie follows John “Scottie” Ferguson, a retired detective who is hired to investigate a woman’s strange behavior. The movie was praised for its dizzying cinematography which captures the fear and confusion of Scottie’s descent into madness.
16. The Wizard of Oz (1939)
MPAA Movie rating: G
Box Office Collection: $3 million
Year of Release: 1939
The Wizard of Oz is a classic fantasy directed by Victor Fleming and starring Judy Garland. This movie follows Dorothy Gale, a young girl from Kansas who is transported to the magical Land of Oz. The movie was praised for its vibrant cinematography which captures the fantastical world of Oz.
17. The Shining (1980)
MPAA Movie rating: R
Box Office Collection: $44.3 million
Year of Release: 1980
The Shining is a classic horror directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Jack Nicholson. This movie follows Jack Torrance, a man who is hired to be the winter caretaker of a remote hotel. The movie was praised for its chilling cinematography which captures the haunting atmosphere of the Overlook Hotel.
18. The Dark Knight (2008)
MPAA Movie rating: PG-13
Box Office Collection: $1.005 billion
Year of Release: 2008
The Dark Knight is a superhero blockbuster directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale. This movie follows Batman as he takes on a psychotic criminal known as The Joker. The movie was praised for its gritty cinematography which captures the dark world of Batman’s Gotham City.
19. Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
MPAA Movie rating: R
Box Office Collection: $37.6 million
Year of Release: 2006
Pan’s Labyrinth is a dark fantasy directed by Guillermo del Toro and starring Ivana Baquero. This movie follows Ofelia, a young girl who is sent to live with her stepfather in a remote area of Spain during the Spanish Civil War. The movie was praised for its gorgeous cinematography which captures the beauty and horror of Ofelia’s fantastical world.
20. The Night of the Hunter (1955)
MPAA Movie rating: PG
Box Office Collection: $3 million
Year of Release: 1955
The Night of the Hunter is a classic drama directed by Charles Laughton and starring Robert Mitchum. This movie follows the story of a preacher who is searching for hidden money that two young children stole from their father. The movie was praised for its eerie cinematography which captures the dark and mysterious world of the night.
21. Taxi Driver (1976)
MPAA Movie rating: R
Box Office Collection: $28.3 million
Year of Release: 1976
Taxi Driver is a classic drama directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro. This movie follows Travis Bickle, a taxi driver in New York City who descends into madness as he attempts to clean up the streets. The movie was praised for its gritty cinematography which captures the dark and seedy underbelly of the city.
22. The Grapes of Wrath (1940)
MPAA Movie rating: PG
Box Office Collection: $1.5 million
Year of Release: 1940
The Grapes of Wrath is a classic drama directed by John Ford and starring Henry Fonda. This movie follows the Joad family, a group of farmers who are forced to leave their Oklahoma home during the Great Depression. The movie was praised for its timeless cinematography which captures the struggles of the Joads and their journey west.
23. The Matrix (1999)
MPAA Movie rating: R
Box Office Collection: $463.5 million
Year of Release: 1999
The Matrix is a science fiction action directed by the Wachowskis and starring Keanu Reeves. This movie follows Thomas Anderson, a computer programmer who discovers the truth about the Matrix, a virtual reality system that controls the world. The movie was praised for its innovative cinematography which captures the surreal world of the Matrix.
24. Avatar (2009)
MPAA Movie rating: PG-13
Box Office Collection: $2.78 billion
Year of Release: 2009
Avatar is a science fiction action directed by James Cameron and starring Sam Worthington. This movie follows Jake Sully, a paraplegic former Marine who is sent to the alien world of Pandora to help the humans mine for a valuable mineral. The movie was praised for its breathtaking cinematography which captures the lush and vibrant world of Pandora.
25. Thelma & Louise (1991)
MPAA Movie rating: R
Box Office Collection: $45.3 million
Year of Release: 1991
Thelma & Louise is a classic road movie directed by Ridley Scott and starring Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon. This movie follows Thelma and Louise, two women who go on the run after a fateful encounter with a violent criminal. The movie was praised for its stunning cinematography which captures the beauty and freedom of the open road.
26. Star Wars (1977)
MPAA Movie rating: PG
Box Office Collection: $775.4 million
Year of Release: 1977
Star Wars is a classic science fiction directed by George Lucas and starring Mark Hamill. This movie follows Luke Skywalker, a young farm boy who embarks on an epic journey to save the galaxy from the evil Empire. The movie was praised for its groundbreaking cinematography which captures the vastness of space and the iconic battles between the Rebels and the Empire.
27. No Country for Old Men (2007)
MPAA Movie rating: R
Box Office Collection: $171 million
Year of Release: 2007
No Country for Old Men is a crime thriller directed by Joel and Ethan Coen and starring Josh Brolin. This movie follows Llewelyn Moss, a hunter who finds a suitcase full of money in the desert and is pursued by a relentless killer. The movie was praised for its stark cinematography which captures the harsh beauty of the Texas desert.
28. The Lives of Others (2006)
MPAA Movie rating: R
Box Office Collection: $77.2 million
Year of Release: 2006
The Lives of Others is a drama directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck and starring Ulrich Mühe. This movie follows Gerd Wiesler, a Stasi officer who is assigned to spy on a playwright and his lover. The movie was praised for its delicate cinematography which captures the intense atmosphere of East Berlin in the 1980s.
29. Amadeus (1984)
MPAA Movie rating: PG
Box Office Collection: $51.7 million
Year of Release: 1984
Amadeus is a classic drama directed by Milos Forman and starring Tom Hulce. This movie follows Antonio Salieri, a court composer who is driven mad by his envy of the musical genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The movie was praised for its lush cinematography which captures the grandeur of 18th century Vienna.
30. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
MPAA Movie rating: PG-13
Box Office Collection: $213.5 million
Year of Release: 2000
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a martial arts epic directed by Ang Lee and starring Chow Yun-fat and Michelle Yeoh. This movie follows Li Mu Bai and Yu Shu Lien, two warriors who are searching for a stolen sword. The movie was praised for its stunning cinematography which captures the beauty and grace of martial arts.
These movies all have one thing in common: their outstanding cinematography. Each movie captures its setting in a unique and captivating way, creating unforgettable visuals that linger in the mind long after the credits have rolled. Whether it’s the gritty underworld of The Godfather or the vibrant world of Oz, these movies have used their cinematography to create a lasting impression.