Index: Of Movies 2021 Better

This piece is structured as a cinematic year-in-review, analyzing the trends, the top films, and the unique context of that specific year in film history.

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• The Mitchells vs. the Machines — US, Animated/Comedy — Family road trip vs. robot apocalypse — fun and heartfelt.
• Minari — US, Drama — Korean-American immigrant family’s pursuit of the American dream.

The Ultimate Guide to the Best Movies of 2021 (And Where to Find Them)

If you’ve been searching for an "index of movies 2021," you aren't alone. 2021 was a landmark year for cinema. After the global pause in 2020, the film industry roared back to life with a mix of delayed blockbusters, heartwarming indies, and visual spectacles that demanded to be seen on the big screen. index of movies 2021

• Estimated total wide releases (U.S.): ~380 films (down from ~720 in 2019)
• Top grossing film (worldwide): Spider-Man: No Way Home ($1.92 billion)
• Most critically acclaimed (Metascore ≥90): Drive My Car, Summer of Soul, The Power of the Dog
• Most streamed movie (U.S. households): Red Notice (Netflix)