Movies Update: The Best Movies of the 21st Century, No. 40-21

June 26, 2025

Hi, movie fans!

It’s Day 4 of our look at the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century and we are getting close to the very top. More than 500 directors, stars and other influential film professionals voted in our poll, and the results are being counted down all this week. Yesterday, the magical realist French rom-com “Amélie” came in at No. 41. Today, see what films ranked No. 40-21. Is your favorite on the list, yet? Directors like Sofia Coppola and Oscar-winning actors like Mikey Madison and Julianne Moore have made their choices, too. Follow in their footsteps and cast your own vote. Enjoy the movies!

THE 100 BEST MOVIES OF THE 21ST CENTURY

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THE 100 BEST MOVIES OF THE 21ST CENTURY

Here are movies from 40-21! Check back each day for new additions to the list. →

John Waters, Julianne Moore, Barry Jenkins and others share their picks. →

Celebrities made their choices. Now it’s your turn to vote. →