For the Birds
2000 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 1,323 votes
One by one, a flock of small birds perches on a telephone wire. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
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Top Rated Movies
This SceneIt list helps you quickly choose highly rated favorites backed by a meaningful number of TMDB votes. Results are selected for the United States and balance audience response with practical watchability.
Updated 2026-08-04 · Ratings from TMDB
How we chose these titles
We rank eligible titles using TMDB audience ratings, vote confidence, relevance to the theme, and current popularity. Ratings can change as new votes are added.
Glory
1989 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 1,836 votes
Robert Gould Shaw leads the US Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices of both his own Union army and the Confederates. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Fugitive
1993 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 4,870 votes
Wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to death, Richard Kimble escapes from the law in an attempt to find the real killer and clear his name. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
1971 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 4,005 votes
When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
A Grand Day Out
1990 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 1,020 votes
Wallace and Gromit have run out of cheese, and this provides an excellent excuse for the duo to take their holiday to the moon, where, as everyone knows, there is ample cheese. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Eyes Wide Shut
1999 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 7,169 votes
After Dr. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Favourite
2018 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 5,974 votes
England, early 18th century. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Skin I Live In
2011 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 4,685 votes
A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
2010 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 8,734 votes
As bass guitarist for a garage-rock band, Scott Pilgrim has never had trouble getting a girlfriend; usually, the problem is getting rid of them. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Bourne Identity
2002 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 10,236 votes
Wounded to the brink of death and suffering from amnesia, Jason Bourne is rescued at sea by a fisherman. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Ed Wood
1994 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 2,551 votes
The mostly true story of the legendary "worst director of all time", who, with the help of his strange friends, filmed countless B-movies without ever becoming famous or successful. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Two Popes
2019 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 3,181 votes
Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Book of Henry
2017 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 1,372 votes
Susan, a single mother of two, works as a waitress in a small town. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Devil's Advocate
1997 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 6,922 votes
Aspiring Florida defense lawyer Kevin Lomax accepts a job at a New York law firm. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Paddington 2
2017 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 2,850 votes
Paddington, now happily settled with the Browns, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy, but it is stolen. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Days of Heaven
1978 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 1,192 votes
In 1916, a Chicago steel worker accidentally kills his supervisor and flees to the Texas panhandle with his girlfriend and little sister to work harvesting wheat in the fields of a stoic farmer. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper
2004 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 1,543 votes
In her first animated musical featuring seven original songs, Barbie comes to life in this modern re-telling of a classic tale of mistaken identity and the power of friendship. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
This Is England
2007 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 1,432 votes
A story about a troubled boy growing up in England, set in 1983. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Breathless
1960 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 2,062 votes
A small-time thief steals a car and impulsively murders a motorcycle policeman. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Only the Brave
2017 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 1,914 votes
Members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots battle deadly wildfires to save an Arizona town. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.