Check Out This List Of 50 Movies With Highest Ever Ratings On Rotten Tomatoes (6 of 10)

Paddington 2 (2017); 100 percent

Paddington bear is a character that is loved by everyone from around the world. Paddington 2 brought this lovable character from Michael Bond on the big screen again. The movie is a mix of live action and animated comedy, and stars several stalwarts, including Hugh Grant, Jim Broadbent, Sally Hawkins, and Hugh Bonneville amongst others. The movie was loved by audiences and revered by critics too. It went on to win several nominations at the BAFTA, including one for the best picture, best adapted screenplay, and best actor in a supporting role.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017); 91 percent

Star Wars franchise is perhaps the best ever made, with each new release surpassing its predecessor by quite a margin. It was, then, of no surprise to anyone when Star Wars: The Last Jedi hit the theatre screens. The movie went on to win over the audience big time, and also received the approval of the critics. The movie became the top grossing movie of the year, and also claimed the seventh spot on the list of highest earning movies in North America. What was really new and amazing for this movie franchise was the fact that it even ended up bagging several Oscar nominations – a rare feat for this movie franchise.

The Godfather (1972); 98 percent

Even several decades after its release, The Godfather continues to be an inspiration for movie makers from around the world. Set in the New York City, The Godfather tells the story of a crime family, and is considered by many as the best movie ever made. The movie stars Marlon Brando and Al Pacino in leading roles (as son and father respectively), and was the biggest grosser of the year. It also went on to win several Oscars, including one for best picture, best actor and best adapted screenplay.

Arrival (2016); 94 percent

Ted Chiang’s Story of your life found a screen adaption in the form of Arrival in the year 2016. The story revolves around a linguist (played by Amy Adams), who is contacted by the United States Army to communicate with the aliens and negotiate peace and avoid war. The movie received critical acclaim from around the world, and the movie went on to achieve huge commercial success. It also won the Oscars for the best sound design.

La Grande Illusion (1937); 97 percent

Set against the backdrop of World War I in France and Germany, La Grande Illusion is mainly focused on the class relationship a group of imprisoned army officers share with each other. Many, including Orson Welles, consider this as the finest French movie ever made, and rightfully so, as it continues to inspire movie makers around the world. The movie was directed by Jean Renoir, and due its frank discussion on the prevailing class systems in the armed forces, the movie was banned in both France and Germany. Regardless of the ban, the movie a true masterpiece and sits on the 30th spot of the list of Rotten Tomatoes best movies ever.