Movies By highest critic rating on MAGN

Last Shift (2015)

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Gone: RT: 100/51 IMDB: 5.8 chan: MAGN
Directors: Anthony DiBlasi Genres: Horror, Thriller
Stars: Juliana Harkavy, Joshua Mikel, J. LaRose
Rookie police officer Jessica Loren [Juliana Harkavy - "The Walking Dead"] is assigned the last shift at a closing police station. Jessica comes to learn that it's home to the ultimate embodiment of evil and his devoted followers.

Man on Wire (2008)

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Gone: RT: 100/87 IMDB: 7.7 Revenue: 3.0M chan: MAGN
Directors: James Marsh Genres: Documentary
Stars: Philippe Petit
A look at tightrope walker Philippe Petit's daring, but illegal, high-wire routine performed between New York City's World Trade Center's twin towers in 1974, what some consider, "the artistic crime of the century."

Pusher II: With Blood on My Hands (2004)

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Gone: RT: 100/85 IMDB: 7.4 chan: MAGN
Directors: Nicolas Winding Refn Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Stars: Mads Mikkelsen, Jesper Salomonsen, Leif Sylvester
Tonny (Mads Mikkelsen) is released from prison - again. This time he has his mind set on changing his broken down life, but that is easier said than done ...

Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011)

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Gone: RT: 99/91 IMDB: 7.9 Revenue: 2.6M chan: MAGN
Directors: David Gelb Genres: Documentary
Stars: Jiro Ono
An enthralling portrait of 85-year-old Jiro Ono, the most famous sushi chef in Tokyo, whose award-winning eatery is a destination spot for sushi lovers everywhere.

Blackfish (2013)

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Gone: RT: 98/90 IMDB: 8.1 Revenue: 2.1M chan: MAGN
Directors: Gabriela Cowperthwaite Genres: Documentary
Stars: Kim Ashdown, Ken Balcomb, Samantha Berg
Killer whales are beloved, majestic, friendly giants, yet infamous for their capacity to kill viciously. Blackfish unravels the complexities of this dichotomy, employing the story of the notorious performing whale Tilikum, who -- unlike any orca in the wild -- has taken the lives of several people while in captivity. Blackfish expands on the discussion of keeping such ...

Let the Right One In (English Subtitled) (2008)

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Gone: 2022-03-01RT: 98/90 IMDB: 7.9 Revenue: 10.8M Budget: 4.0M chan: MAGN
Directors: Tomas Alfredson Genres: Horror, Drama
Stars: Kåre Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson, Per Ragnar
A 12-year-old boy befriends an eccentric neighbor girl whose recent appearance in town coincides with a rash of suspicious deaths in this Swedish supernatural thriller. Kare Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson and Per Ragnar costar.

Life Itself (2014)

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Gone: RT: 98/88 IMDB: 7.8 chan: MAGN
Directors: Steve James Genres: Documentary
Stars: Roger Ebert, Martin Scorsese, Errol Morris
World-renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert had a life that was equal parts inspiring and entertaining. Life Itself explores Ebert’s legacy, from his Pulitzer Prize-winning film criticism at the Chicago Sun-Times to becoming one of the most influential cultural voices in America.

Leaning into the Wind - Andy Goldsworthy (2018)

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Gone: 2022-03-02RT: 98/68 IMDB: 6.8 chan: MAGN
Directors: Thomas Riedelsheimer Genres: Documentary
Stars: Andy Goldsworthy, Holly Goldsworthy
Sixteen years after the groundbreaking film Rivers and Tides director Thomas Riedelsheimer returns to work with the artist. The film follows Andy on his exploration of the layers of his world and the impact of the years on himself and his art.

Whose Streets? (2017)

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Gone: RT: 98/73 IMDB: 5.5 chan: MAGN
Directors: Sabaah Folayan, Damon Davis Genres: Documentary
Stars: Lezley McSpadden, Michael Brown Sr.
Told by activists and leaders who live and breathe this movement for justice, Whose Streets? is an unflinching look at the Ferguson uprising and a powerful battle cry from a generation fighting, not for their civil rights, but for the right to live.

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005)

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Gone: RT: 97/87 IMDB: 7.6 chan: MAGN
Directors: Alex Gibney Genres: Documentary
Stars: Peter Coyote, Michael Lugenbuehl, Mark Salzberg
Alex Gibney examines the rise and fall of an infamous corporate juggernaut.

Lucky (2017)

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Gone: RT: 97/81 IMDB: 7.4 Revenue: 1.0M chan: MAGN
Directors: John Carroll Lynch Genres: Drama
Stars: Harry Dean Stanton, David Lynch, Ron Livingston
HD. Harry Dean Stanton gives a career-best performance as a 90-year-old atheist thrust into a journey of self-exploration.

Burden (2017)

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Gone: RT: 97/88 IMDB: 7.0 chan: MAGN
Directors: Timothy Marrinan, Richard Dewey Genres: Documentary
Stars: Chris Burden, Ed Ruscha, Ed Moses
An unprecedented look into the life of conceptual artist and sculptor Chris Burden. Whether he shot himself, squeezed into a 2-foot-square locker for 5 days, or mounted iconic sculptures, Burden rocked the art world.

Tangerine (2015)

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Gone: 2022-03-01RT: 96/76 IMDB: 7.1 Revenue: 0.9M Budget: 0.1M chan: MAGN
Directors: Sean Baker Genres: Comedy, Drama
Stars: Alla Tumanian, Mya Taylor, Karren Karagulian
Sin-Dee is back. Upon hearing that her pimp boyfriend was unfaithful during the days she was jailed, the sex worker and her friend, Alexandra, set out to get to the bottom of this. Their odyssey leads them through subcultures of Los Angeles.

Mother (2010)

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Gone: 2022-03-01RT: 96/89 IMDB: 7.8 Revenue: 17.1M Budget: 5.0M chan: MAGN
Directors: Bong Joon-Ho Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Stars: Kim Hye-ja
A woman embarks on an obsessive quest to clear her son's name of murder.

Bigger, Stronger, Faster (2008)

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Gone: RT: 96/81 IMDB: 7.6 Revenue: 0.3M chan: MAGN
Directors: Chris Bell Genres: Documentary
Stars:
In the hopes of exploring American culture's increased obsession with winning, documentary filmmaker Christopher Bell examines the anabolic steroid use of his two brothers.

Sound of Noise (2012)

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Gone: RT: 96/77 IMDB: 7.2 Budget: 4.5M chan: MAGN
Directors: Ola Simonsson Genres: Comedy, Crime
Stars: Bengt Nilsson, Sanna Persson, Magnus Börjeson
A tone-deaf cop works to track down a group of guerilla percussionists whose anarchic public performances are terrorizing the city.

We Are The Best! (2014)

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Gone: RT: 96/77 IMDB: 7.1 Revenue: 0.2M chan: MAGN
Directors: Lukas Moodysson Genres: Drama, Music
Stars: Mira Barkhammar, Mira Grosin, Liv LeMoyne
A joyous and sharply observant portrait of the rebellious spirit of youth. Despite having no instruments--or discernible musical talent--three young misfit girls growing up in early '80s Stockholm put all their energy into forming a punk band.

Food, Inc (2009)

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Gone: RT: 95/86 IMDB: 7.8 chan: MAGN
Directors: Robert Kenner Genres: Documentary
Stars: Michael Pollan, Eric Schlosser, Richard Lobb
An unflattering look inside America's corporate controlled food industry.

Tickled (2016)

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Gone: 2022-02-23RT: 94/86 IMDB: 7.5 Revenue: 0.9M chan: MAGN
Directors: David Farrier, Dylan Reeve Genres: Documentary
Stars: David Farrier, Dylan Reeve
After stumbling upon a bizarre "competitive endurance tickling” video online, wherein young men are paid to be tied up and tickled, reporter David Farrier investigates the strange underworld of secret identities, criminal activity and more.

I Wish (2012)

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Gone: RT: 94/84 IMDB: 7.4 Revenue: 1.5M chan: MAGN
Directors: Hirokazu Koreeda Genres: Drama
Stars: Maeda Koki, Maeda Ohshiro, Ryan Donowho
Two brothers, separated by their parents' divorce and now on opposite sides of Japan, wish for a miracle to bring their family back together.

Force Majeure (2014)

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Gone: RT: 94/76 IMDB: nan Revenue: 4.1M chan: MAGN
Directors: Ruben Östlund Genres: Drama
Stars: Johannes Bah Kuhnke, Lisa Loven Kongsli, Clara Wettergren
A wickedly funny psychodrama of a model Swedish family--Tomas, his wife and their children-- on a skiing holiday. An avalanche suddenly bears down on them. Tomas makes a decision that leaves him struggling to reclaim his role as family patriarch.

Kusama - Infinity (2018)

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Gone: RT: 94/89 IMDB: 7.3 chan: MAGN
Directors: Heather Lenz Genres: Documentary
Stars: Yayoi Kusama
The top-selling female artist in the world, Yayoi Kusama overcame impossible odds to bring her radical artistic vision to the world stage. People are experiencing her installation Infinity Mirrored Rooms, as she continues to create new work every day.

School Life (2017)

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Gone: RT: 94/77 IMDB: 7.3 chan: MAGN
Directors: Neasa Ní Chianáin, David Rane Genres: Documentary
Stars: Amanda Leyden, John Leyden, Headmaster Dermot Dix
This documentary follows a year in the lives of two inspirational teachers at the only primary-age boarding school in Ireland. For nearly half a century they have shaped thousands of minds, but the unthinkable looms: what would retirement mean?

The Host (English Subtitled) (2006)

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Gone: RT: 93/72 IMDB: 7.1 Revenue: 88.5M Budget: 11.0M chan: MAGN
Directors: Joon-ho Bong Genres: Horror, Drama, Science Fiction
Stars: Kang-ho Song, Hie-bong Byeon, Hae-il Park
On 09 February 2000, the American military base of Yongson releases toxic chemicals in the drain to the Han River under the direct order of an arrogant coroner. Six years later, a mutant squid monster emerges from Seoul's Han River and focuses its attention on attacking people.

RBG (2018)

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Gone: RT: 93/78 IMDB: 7.6 Revenue: 2.0M chan: MAGN
Directors: Julie Cohen, Betsy West Genres: Documentary
Stars: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Bill Clinton, Gloria Steinem
A candid look at Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s exceptional life and career as a long-standing U.S. Supreme Court Justice, champion of women’s rights, and pop culture icon.

Best of Enemies (2015)

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Gone: RT: 93/85 IMDB: 7.6 Budget: 1.0M chan: MAGN
Directors: Morgan Neville, Robert Gordon Genres: Documentary, History
Stars: William F. Buckley, Gore Vidal
William F. Buckley Jr. a leading light of the new conservative movement. A Democrat and cousin to Jackie Onassis, and Gore Vidal a leftist novelist and polemicist. They pummeled out policy and personal insult live and unscripted on ABC.

Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World (2016)

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Gone: RT: 93/68 IMDB: 7.0 chan: MAGN
Directors: Werner Herzog Genres: Documentary
Stars: Elon Musk, Dr. Robert Kahn, Kevin Mitnick
Society depends on the Internet for nearly everything but rarely do we step back and recognize its endless intricacies and unsettling omnipotence. Presented by NETSCOUT, a leader in service assurance and cyber security, Werner Herzog explores our rapidly interconnecting online lives.

The Host (English Subtitled) (2007)

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Gone: RT: 93/72 IMDB: 7.1 Revenue: 88.5M Budget: 11.0M chan: MAGN
Directors: Joon-ho Bong Genres: Horror, Drama, Science Fiction
Stars: Kang-ho Song, Hae-il Park, Doona Bae
When a young girl is snatched away from her father by a horrifying giant monster that emerges from the River Han to wreak havoc on Seoul, her entire family sets out to locate the beast and bring their little girl back home to safety.

Sunshine Superman (2016)

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Gone: RT: 92/67 IMDB: 6.9 Revenue: 0.1M Budget: 0.4M chan: MAGN
Directors: Marah Strauch Genres: Documentary
Stars: Carl Boenish, Jean Boenish, John Long
A heart-racing documentary portrait of Carl Boenish, the father of the BASE jumping movement, whose early passion for skydiving led him to ever more spectacular -and dangerous- feats of foot-launched human flight.

Nico, 1988 (2018)

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Gone: RT: 92/60 IMDB: 6.7 chan: MAGN
Directors: Susanna Nicchiarelli Genres: Drama, Music
Stars: Trine Dyrholm, John Gordon Sinclair, Anamaria Marinca
Nico, 1988 is the story of an artist, a mother, and the woman behind the icon. Approaching 50, Nico's life and career are on the ropes, a far cry from her glamorous days as a Warhol superstar and celebrated vocalist for The Velvet Underground.

Support the Girls (2018)

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Gone: RT: 91/61 IMDB: 6.4 Revenue: 0.1M chan: MAGN
Directors: Andrew Bujalski Genres: Drama, Comedy
Stars: Regina Hall, Haley Lu Richardson, James Le Gros
Lisa (Regina Hall) acts as den mother to the all-female staff of her sports bar, Double Whammies. Over the course of one trying day, her optimism is challenged by unruly customers, an attempted robbery, and a new business that threatens her livelihood.

Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie (2013)

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Gone: RT: 91/84 IMDB: 6.8 Budget: 0.3M chan: MAGN
Directors: Seth Kramer, Daniel A. Miller, Jeremy Newberger Genres: Documentary
Stars: Morton Downey Jr
Rude, crude and beyond outrageous, Morton Downey Jr. was the profane right-wing prince of the talk show with fistfights, a rabid audience and a mouth that wouldn't quit. Today's extreme tv looks tame by comparison.

Zero Days (2016)

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Gone: RT: 90/75 IMDB: 7.8 chan: MAGN
Directors: Alex Gibney Genres: Documentary
Stars: Richard A. Clarke, Michael Hayden, Sergey Ulasen
HD. Alex Gibney directed this documentary about Stuxnet--a self-replicating computer malware that has opened a Pandora's box of cyber-warfare.

Skate Kitchen (2018)

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Gone: RT: 90/77 IMDB: 6.8 chan: MAGN
Directors: Crystal Moselle Genres: Drama
Stars: Rachelle Vinberg, Jaden Smith, Dede Lovelace
A female teenage skateboarder befriends an all-girl skateboarding crew called Skate Kitchen. This film captures the experience of women in male-dominated spaces and tells a story of a girl who learns the importance of camaraderie and self-discovery.

A Place at the Table (2013)

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Gone: RT: 90/73 IMDB: 6.8 chan: MAGN
Directors: Kristi Jacobson, Lori Silverbush Genres: Documentary
Stars: Jeff Bridges, Tom Colicchio
The next chapter on America's food crisis from the people that brought you FOOD, INC: 1 in 4 kids don't know where their next meal is coming from. Hunger is a growing epidemic in the US, and we can fix it. Jeff Bridges, Tom Colicchio star.

A War (2016)

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Gone: RT: 89/79 IMDB: 7.1 Revenue: 1.1M chan: MAGN
Directors: Tobias Lindholm Genres: Drama, War
Stars: Pilou Asbæk, Tuva Novotny, Søren Malling
Company commander Claus Pedersen and his men are stationed in Afghanistan. During a mission, the soldiers are caught in heavy crossfire and in order to save his men, Claus makes a decision that has grave consequences for him and his family back home.

Timecrimes(English Subtitled) (2007)

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Gone: 2022-02-23RT: 89/79 IMDB: 7.2 Revenue: 0.6M Budget: 2.6M chan: MAGN
Directors: Nacho Vigalondo Genres: Science Fiction, Thriller
Stars: Karra Elejalde, Candela Fernendez, Barbara Goenaga
A man being pursued by a murderer stumbles into a mysterious lab and accidentally travels back in time.

Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst (2004)

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Gone: RT: 89/83 IMDB: 7.2 chan: MAGN
Directors: Robert Stone Genres: Documentary
Stars: Russ Little, Patty Hearst
The Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA). The SLA wreaked havoc on the West Coast and our national psyche, leaving behind a rich trove of paranoid recordings and scores of violent acts, including the kidnapping of heiress Patty Hearst who would subsequently join the SLA under the alias "Tania."

A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence (2015)

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Gone: RT: 89/66 IMDB: 7.0 Revenue: 1.5M chan: MAGN
Directors: Roy Andersson Genres: Drama, Comedy
Stars: Holger Andersson, Nils Westblom, Charlotta Larsson
Sam and Jonathan take us on a kaleidoscopic tour of the human condition in reality and fantasy. The journey unveils the beauty of single moments, the pettiness of others, life's grandeur, and the humor and tragedy hidden within us all.

Drunk, Stoned, Brilliant, Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon (2015)

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Gone: RT: 88/69 IMDB: 7.2 chan: MAGN
Directors: Douglas Tirola Genres: History, Comedy, Documentary
Stars: Chevy Chase, Judd Apatow, Henry Beard
From 1970s-1990s, the hippest and most outrageous comedy in print was the National Lampoon. The groundbreaking humor magazine pushed the limits of taste and acceptability.

Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat (2018)

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Gone: RT: 88/47 IMDB: 6.6 Revenue: 0.2M chan: MAGN
Directors: Sara Driver Genres: Documentary
Stars: Alexis Adler, Al Diaz, Fred Brathwaite aka Fab 5 Freddy
Boom For Real: The Late Teenage Years Of Jean-Michel Basquiat follows Basquiat's life pre-fame and how New York City, the times, the people and the movements surrounding him formed the artist he became.

Love, Gilda (2018)

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Gone: RT: 88/81 IMDB: 7.4 chan: MAGN
Directors: Lisa D’Apolito Genres: Documentary
Stars: Chevy Chase, Bill Hader, Amy Poehler
Love, Gilda is a unique window into the world of Gilda Radner. Director Lisa D’Apolito unearthed a collection of diaries and personal audio and videotapes documenting her childhood, comedy career, relationships and, her struggles with cancer.

White God (2015)

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Gone: RT: 88/71 IMDB: 6.9 Revenue: 0.3M Budget: 2.2M chan: MAGN
Directors: Kornél Mundruczó Genres: Drama
Stars: Zsófia Psotta, Luke & Body, Sándor Zsótér
Lili is forced to give up her dog Hagen because its mixed-breed is deemed "unfit" by The State. She and the dog begin a journey back to each other, while all of the "unfit" dogs rise up under a new leader, Hagen.

Alan Partridge (2014)

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Gone: 2022-02-23RT: 87/73 IMDB: 6.9 Revenue: 9.8M Budget: 4.0M chan: MAGN
Directors: Declan Lowney Genres: Crime, Comedy, Action
Stars: Steve Coogan, Colm Meaney, Felicity Montagu
Steve Coogan reprises his most popular role as the iconic Alan Partridge, the famous local radio DJ and one time talk show host. Alan finds himself at the center of a siege when a disgruntled fellow DJ (Colm Meaney) decides to hold their station hostage after learning that he's getting fired by the new management.

Blade of the Immortal (English Subtitled) (2017)

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Gone: RT: 86/69 IMDB: 6.8 Revenue: 0.2M chan: MAGN
Directors: Takashi Miike Genres: Action, Drama, Fantasy
Stars: Takuya Kimura, Hana Sugisaki, Sota Fukushi
Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after a legendary battle. Haunted by the brutal murder of his sister, Manji knows that only fighting evil will regain his soul. The 100th film by master director Takashi Miike.

Gonzo (2008)

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Gone: RT: 86/82 IMDB: 7.7 chan: MAGN
Directors: Alex Gibney Genres: Documentary
Stars: Hunter S. Thompson, Johnny Depp, Tom Wolfe
Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney presents a probing look into the uncanny life of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson - inventor of gonzo journalism and author of the landmark "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas."

Tucker & Dale vs Evil (2011)

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Gone: RT: 85/85 IMDB: 7.5 Revenue: 5.2M Budget: 5.0M chan: MAGN
Directors: Eli Craig Genres: Comedy, Horror
Stars: Tyler Labine, Alan Tudyk, Katrina Bowden
Shaun of the Dead meets Texas Chainsaw Massacre in this gory comedy about two southern guys mistaken for hillbilly psychos by a group of college kids. As the misunderstanding grows, so does the body count!

The Square (2017)

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Gone: RT: 85/70 IMDB: 7.2 Revenue: 1.5M chan: MAGN
Directors: Ruben Östlund Genres: Drama
Stars: Claes Bang, Elisabeth Moss, Dominic West
HD. An art museum curator deals with a number of personal issues while preparing for a controversial new exhibition in this satire.

Ong Bak - The Thai Warrior (2005)

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Gone: RT: 85/84 IMDB: 7.2 Revenue: 20.1M Budget: 1.1M chan: MAGN
Directors: Prachya Pinkaew Genres: Action, Thriller
Stars: Tony Jaa, Petchtai Wongkamlao
Tony Jaa, the fighting superstar "destined for film's martial arts pantheon," (New York Daily News) electrifies as a religious young warrior who swears an oath of peace. But when a gangster steals the head of Ong-Bak, his village's deity, Ting heads for Bangkok to get it back. In a film Time Magazine calls "exhilarating" with relentless, fever-pitched action free of stunt ...

Experimenter (2016)

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Gone: RT: 85/61 IMDB: 6.6 chan: MAGN
Directors: Michael Almereyda Genres: Drama, History
Stars: Peter Sarsgaard, Winona Ryder, Jim Gaffigan
Stanley Milgram (Peter Sarsgaard) conducts an experiment in which people think they're delivering electric shocks to strangers. Ignoring pleas for mercy, most subjects don't stop because they've been told to go on. With Winona Ryder and Jim Gaffigan.