Cinematic Gold: The Ultimate 2019 Movie Roundup

April 28, 2025

2019 was an absolute banger of a year for movies, churning out a lineup that had something for everyone. From edge-of-your-seat thrillers to gut-punch dramas, creepy horror to mind-bending sci-fi, filmmakers went all out, delivering stories that hit hard and stuck with you. Whether it was a gritty war flick or a quiet, soul-stirring tale, this year’s films were bold, creative, and packed with moments that still spark conversations today.

What makes these movies so special is how they grab you and don’t let go, each one shining in its own way with killer performances, sharp writing, or jaw-dropping visuals. This list of 2019’s best is a mix of epic blockbusters and hidden gems, covering everything from personal, heartfelt stories to massive, adrenaline-fueled rides. Jump in and see why 2019 is a year every movie fan needs to revisit.

Note: The order is completely random—every show here is equally unmissable!

Parasite (2019)

Comedy,Thriller,Drama - 2h 13m

All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.

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1917 (2019)

War,History,Thriller,Drama - 1h 59m

At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers.

Rocketman (2019)

Music,Drama - 2h 1m

The story of Elton John's life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.

Knives Out (2019)

Comedy,Crime,Mystery - 2h 11m

When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.

Marriage Story (2019)

Drama - 2h 17m

A stage director and an actress struggle through a grueling, coast-to-coast divorce that pushes them to their personal extremes.

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)

Drama,Romance,History - 2h 1m

On an isolated island in Brittany at the end of the eighteenth century, a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman.

Us (2019)

Horror,Mystery,Thriller - 1h 56m

Husband and wife Gabe and Adelaide Wilson take their kids to their beach house expecting to unplug and unwind with friends. But as night descends, their serenity turns to tension and chaos when some shocking visitors arrive uninvited.

Jojo Rabbit (2019)

Comedy,War,Drama - 1h 48m

A World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother is hiding a young Jewish girl in their attic. Aided only by his idiotic imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler, Jojo must confront his blind nationalism.

Ford v Ferrari (2019)

Drama,Action,History - 2h 33m

American car designer Carroll Shelby and the British-born driver Ken Miles work together to battle corporate interference, the laws of physics, and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company and take on the dominating race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966.

Little Women (2019)

Drama,Romance,History - 2h 15m

Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.

And Then We Danced (2019)

Drama,Romance - 1h 53m

A passionate coming-of-age tale set amidst the conservative confines of modern Tbilisi, the film follows Merab, a competitive dancer who is thrown off balance by the arrival of Irakli, a fellow male dancer with a rebellious streak.

The Lighthouse (2019)

Drama,Fantasy,Thriller - 1h 49m

Two lighthouse keepers try to maintain their sanity while living on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s.

Midsommar (2019)

Horror,Drama,Mystery - 2h 27m

Several friends travel to Sweden to study as anthropologists a summer festival that is held every ninety years in the remote hometown of one of them. What begins as a dream vacation in a place where the sun never sets, gradually turns into a dark nightmare as the mysterious inhabitants invite them to participate in their disturbing festive activities.

Ad Astra (2019)

Science Fiction,Drama - 2h 3m

The near future, a time when both hope and hardships drive humanity to look to the stars and beyond. While a mysterious phenomenon menaces to destroy life on planet Earth, astronaut Roy McBride undertakes a mission across the immensity of space and its many perils to uncover the truth about a lost expedition that decades before boldly faced emptiness and silence in search of the unknown.

Sibel (2019)

Drama - 1h 35m

25-year-old Sibel lives with her father and sister in a secluded village in the mountains of Turkey’s Black Sea region. Sibel is a mute, but she communicates by using the ancestral whistled language of the area.

System Crasher (2019)

Drama - 1h 58m

Wherever 9-year-old Benni ends up, she is expelled. She has become what child protection services call a “system crasher.” But she is not looking to change her ways, and has one goal: go back home to her mother. When anger management trainer Micha is hired to help, suddenly there is hope.

Dark Waters (2019)

Drama,Thriller - 2h 7m

A tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world's largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything — his future, his family, and his own life — to expose the truth.