Kapanlagi.com - Written by: Siska Dewanti
Hello KLovers! Currently, there are many popular films with the highest ratings from the audience. Among the thousands of available film titles, there are some that really captivate the audience with extraordinary stories and impressive delivery.
A high rating in a film reflects that the film is good and highly recommended to watch. Well, then here KapanLagi recommends popular films with the highest ratings that are suitable to watch on weekends and free time!
1. THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION (1994)
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- Rating : 9.2/10 (IMDb)
- Duration : 2 hours 22 minutes
- Genre : Drama
- Cast : Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton
THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION is a film directed by Frank Darabont and starring famous actors Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. This film is very popular and loved by millions of people worldwide.
Told from the perspective of a prisoner named Andy Dufresne, who is sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his wife and her lover while drunk. This film depicts the atmosphere inside Shawshank prison, a prison famous for its cruelty.
In the midst of his dark life in Shawshank, Andy finds hope and friendship from Red, a wise and patient prisoner. This film portrays the importance of hope even when one is at their lowest point.
2. THE GODFATHER (1972)
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- Rating : 9.2/10 (IMDb)
- Durasi : 2 hours 55 minutes
- Genre : Crime, Drama
- Pemain : Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan
THE GODFATHER is a film directed by Francis Ford Coppola and adapted from the novel by Mario Puzo. The film tells the story of the life of Don Vito Corleone, a powerful and respected mafia but also cruel.
The story begins when Don Corleone refuses to get involved in the drug business proposed by another syndicate leader, Sollozzo. This refusal triggers a war between syndicates.
When Don Corleone is attacked, his relatively inexperienced son, Michael, eventually becomes involved in the world of crime and becomes the successor of the Corleone family. With its popularity for over five decades, THE GODFATHER is rightly called a popular film with the best ratings that must be watched.
3. 12TH FAIL (2023)
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- Rating : 9.0/10 (IMDb)
- Duration : 2 hours 27 minutes
- Genre : Biography, Drama
- Cast : Vikrant Massey, Medha Shankr, Anant Joshi
12TH FAIL is a film adapted from the best-selling novel by Anurag Pathak with the same title. Directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, this film tells the story of Manoj Kumar Sharma who comes from a small town in Chambal and fearlessly restarts his academic journey and regains his destiny in a place where millions of students strive for the toughest competitive exam in the world, UPSC.
The film 12TH FAIL presents many inspirational events in life, but packaged in an interesting film. If there is one film that must be watched once in a lifetime, then the popular film 12TH FAIL is highly recommended.
4. THE DARK KNIGHT (2008)
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- Rating : 9.0/10 (IMDb)
- Duration : 2 hours 32 minutes
- Genre : Action, Drama, Crime, Thriller
- Cast : Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart
THE DARK KNIGHT is a superhero film released in 2008, directed by Christopher Nolan. This film is a sequel to BATMAN BEGINS (2005) and is part of the Batman trilogy also directed by Nolan.
The story of THE DARK KNIGHT begins with Batman's efforts to eradicate crime in Gotham City. However, Gotham is faced with a new challenge when a mastermind criminal known as the Joker emerges.
The Joker causes chaos in Gotham with a series of brutal criminal acts and spreads fear among the city's inhabitants. Batman, along with Harvey Dent, a respected prosecutor in Gotham, attempts to confront the Joker's threat.
5. DUNE: PART TWO (2024)
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- Rating : 8.9/10 (IMDb)
- Duration : 2 hours 46 minutes
- Genre : Action, Drama, Adventure, Sci-Fi
- Cast : Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson
DUNE: PART TWO is the best masterpiece of the previous film, DUNE: PART ONE, which is also directed by Denis Villeneuve. Still telling the story of Paul Atreides, this film narrates his mission with Chani and the Fremen to seek revenge on those who destroyed his family.
They strive to protect and take over the Arakis territory, which is the storage place of the valuable Atreides treasures. Besides depicting revenge, DUNE: PART TWO also explores the truth of the prophecy stating that Paul Atreides is a savior.
With thrilling action and a gripping storyline, DUNE: PART TWO has become the latest popular film that has gained high popularity worldwide.
6. INTERSTELLAR (2014)
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- Rating : 8.1/10 (IMDb)
- Duration : 2 hours 49 minutes
- Genre : Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
- Cast : Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain
Directed by Christopher Nolan, the film INTERSTELLAR is able to take its audience on an unforgettable adventure in outer space. This film tells the story of a group of space explorers who embark on a dangerous mission to find a new planet that can be inhabited by humans in order to save humanity from extinction.
Together with a group of astronauts, Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) travels through a wormhole that connects distant star systems, facing extraordinary challenges to discover confusing truths about the universe and the role of humans within it. With spectacular visual effects, this film is a must-watch and deserves its high rating.
7. SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE (2023)
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- Rating : 8.6/10 (IMDb)
- Duration : 2 hours 20 minutes
- Genre : Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
- Cast : Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry
SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE is an animated film directed by three experienced directors, Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson. This film tells the adventure of Miles Morales as he embarks on his new life as a superhero.
Miles Morales begins his journey by flying across the multiverse, where he meets the Spider-People team who are tasked with protecting the existence of the Multiverse. As the heroes disagree on how to handle the new threat, Miles must confront other spider-powered individuals and forge his own path to save the people he loves.
This film is highly recommended to be included in the list of popular films that must be watched. With a rating classification of SU (All Ages), this film is also suitable to be watched with children.
8. OPPENHEIMER (2023)
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- Rating : 8.4/10 (IMDb)
- Duration : 3 hours
- Genre : Biography, Drama, History
- Cast : Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon
OPPENHEIMER is the best film in 2024 directed by Christopher Nolan. This biographical film tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, also known as the father of the atomic bomb.
It narrates the story of the inventor of the atomic bomb who brought significant changes to the lives of scientists and physicists. He was responsible for organizing the best physicists in America and England to find ways to harness nuclear energy. This project was known as the Manhattan Project.
Cillian Murphy's successful portrayal of Oppenheimer earned him the Best Actor award at the 2024 Academy Awards. The film OPPENHEIMER deserves popularity and a high rating.
9. NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN (2007)
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- Rating: 8.2/10 (IMDb)
- Duration: 2 hours 2 minutes
- Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Cast: Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin
NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN which is included in the list of most popular films with the highest rating is one of the works of the legendary directors Joel and Ethan Coen. Set in the year 1980 and in Texas, this film tells the story of a money hunter, Llewelyn Moss.
Llewelyn Moss escapes with illicit money from a drug transaction. His actions provoke the anger of the mafia boss who eventually sends a hitman named Anton Chigurh to find and kill Moss. The conflict that ensues is able to bring the audience into a dark and intense world.
This film not only received praise from film lovers and critics, but also won several prestigious awards, including the Academy Award for Best Picture. It is a perfect fit for the lineup of popular films with the highest rating that must be watched.
10. DUNE: PART ONE (2021)
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- Rating : 8.0/10 (IMDb)
- Duration : 2 hours 35 minutes
- Genre : Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
- Cast : Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya
DUNE: PART ONE tells the story of the conflict between two noble families, Atreides and Harkonnen, who fight over a planet called Arrakis, a desert planet that produces valuable spices. Due to the conflict between the two noble families, all Atreides family members are killed, leaving only Lady Jessica, a concubine, and her son, Paul Atreides.
The painful betrayal leads Paul and Jessica to the Fremen, a group of native people living in the desert, where they meet the indigenous inhabitants of Arrakis. This film, with an intriguing plot and futuristic visual depiction, can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So, it's perfect to watch with your family.
That's the recommendation for popular films with the highest ratings that you must watch. Have you decided which one to watch, KLovers?
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