2023 has been a good year for cinema and we have curated a list of films you should watch before the year ends, if you haven’t already. Cinema peaked with films like Oppenheimer and Barbie, which broke records. The list also includes cult classics, gripping thrillers, and youthful romances. There is nothing a good movie can’t fix and 2023 was filled with such films. We have chosen the best Hollywood Movies of 2023 along with their OTT platforms so that viewers can get access to these marvels from the comfort of their homes.
John Wick: Chapter 4
If there’s one thing we must know, you never mess with John Wick’s car or dog. The film has been a cult classic and with its final chapter, it brings back the famous character in all his glory in yet another adventure. The film introduces new enemies and their powerful alliances. John Wick must do what he does best to earn his freedom. The film is packed with action and excitement. Keanu Reeves has given an exceptional performance as usual, doing justice to his famous character.
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Marko Zaror, Scott Adkins, Clancy Brown, and Ian McShane
IMDb Rating: 7.8
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Director: Chad Stahelski
Genre: Action Thriller
Oppenheimer
American physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who was instrumental in the creation of the atomic bomb, is the subject of the movie Oppenheimer, which examines his life and contributions. The main topics of discussion in the movie are the issues that seem to have shaped Oppenheimer’s actions and the way that both he and society dealt with his legacy. The life of the main character is showcased through different instances of his life. In addition to Christopher Nolan’s technical achievements, Oppenheimer received critical praise for its nuanced handling of its subject.
Cast: Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, Josh Hartnett, Casey Affleck, Rami Malek, Kenneth Branagh, Benny Safdie, Jason Clarke, Dylan Arnold, Tom Conti, James D’Arcy, David Dastmalchian, Dane DeHaan, Alden Ehrenreich, Tony Goldwyn, Jefferson Hall, David Krumholtz, Matthew Modine, and Scott Grimes
IMDb Rating: 8.4
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Director: Christopher Nolan
Genre: Biographical Thriller
Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One
A deadly new weapon that could endanger all of humanity if it ends up in the wrong hands must be found by Ethan Hunt and the IMF team. This starts a deadly race around the world, where the fate of the world and control over the future are at stake. Faced with a formidable enemy, Ethan is compelled to acknowledge that the goal is the most important thing, even if it means sacrificing the lives of the people he loves the most. The viewers get a chance to witness the daring Ethan Hunt yet again, in all his glory, with the first installment of this new part.
Cast: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Mariela Garriga, Henry Czerny, Shea Whigham, Cary Elwes, Greg Tarzan Davis, and Frederick Schmidt
IMDb Rating: 7.8
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Director: Christopher McQuarrie
Genre: Spy Action
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Talk To Me
By briefly granting custody of their bodies through an embalmed hand of unknown provenance that acts as a portal, a group of Australian teenagers experience a new kind of high through communicating with the dead. When the regulations governing spirit connection are breached, Sophie Wilde’s character Mia discovers that the dead are not satisfied with a brief visitation into the world of the living. The film is gripping and unsettling, in a way a horror movie should be.
Cast: Sophie Wilde, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, Miranda Otto, Zoe Terakes, Chris Alosio, Marcus Johnson, Alexandria Steffensen, Sunny Johnson, Ari McCarthy
IMDb Rating: 7.1
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Director: Danny Philippou
Genre: Horror Mystery
Barbie
Barbie was one of the biggest films of the year. It was an absolute delight to watch this film because it was so visually pleasing, vibrant, and beautiful. But the film was so much more than just a visual feast. Our beloved Barbie can be seen getting a taste of the real world, which is not as full of unicorns and rainbows as she thought it would be. The film has important lessons and some great insights that are truly inspiring and heartwarming. A beautiful film with an extremely talented cast.
Cast: Margot Robbie, Issa Rae, Kate McKinnon, Emma Mackey, Sharon Rooney, Ana Cruz Kayne, Ritu Arya, Dua Lipa, Nicola Coughlan, Ryan Gosling, Simu Liu, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Ncuti Gatwa, Scott Evans, John Cena, America Ferrera, Ariana Greenblatt, Rhea Perlman, Helen Mirren, Will Ferrell, and Michael Cera
IMDb Rating: 7
Where to watch: JioCinema
Director: Greta Gerwig
Genre: Comedy Fantasy
Past Lives
After leaving South Korea, Nora’s family emigrates, severing the friendship between her and her childhood buddy Hae Sung. In this heartbreaking modern romance, two decades later, they are reunited in New York for one fateful week as they wrestle with ideas of fate, love, and the decisions that define a life. The actors in the film have done a fine job and the audience gets a close look into what they are feeling. An incredibly lovely tale of a love that is treated tenderly, considerately, and with sweetness.
Cast: Greta Lee, Seung Ah Moon, Teo Yoo, Seung Min Yim, John Magaro, Ji Hye Yoon, Choi Won-young, Min Young Ahn, Jojo T. Gibbs, Emily Cass McDonnell, Federico Rodriguez, Conrad Schott, and Kristen Sieh
IMDb Rating: 8
Where to watch: AppleTV+
Director: Celine Song
Genre: Romance Drama
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
The movie centres on a young Coriolanus, who represents the last hope for his fading family, the Snows, who have fallen from favour. Threatened with losing his job, Snow grudgingly accepts the role of mentor to Lucy Grey Baird, a girl from the impoverished District 12. However, after Lucy Gray’s charisma captures Panem’s audience, Snow recognizes a chance to change their destiny. Snow teams up with Lucy Grey to change the odds in their favour, knowing that all he has worked for is on the line. Fighting his natural tendency towards both good and evil, Snow embarks on a mad dash for survival to find out whether he will end up a snake or a songbird.
Cast: Tom Blyth, Dexter Sol, Rachel Zegler, Josh Andrés Rivera, Viola Davis, Peter Dinklage, Jason Schwartzman, Hunter Schafer, Rosa Gotzler, Fionnula Flanagan, Burn Gorman, Ashley Liao, Max Raphael, Zoe Renee, Aamer Husain, Lilly Cooper, Nick Benson, Sofia Sanchez, and Dakota Shapiro
IMDb Rating: 7.2
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Director: Francis Lawrence
Genre: American Dystopian Action
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Our cherished group of misfits appears quite different in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Still in shock by Gamora’s death, Peter Quill needs to unite his squad to safeguard both the universe and one of their own. A task that could perhaps spell the end for the Guardians as we know them if it is not properly performed. What makes our favourite characters stand out is their ability to flourish in the face of chaos. The film offers a tonne of excitement, action, and great music.
Cast: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Will Poulter, Sean Gunn, Chukwudi Iwuji, Linda Cardellini, Nathan Fillion, and Sylvester Stallone
IMDb Rating: 7.9
Where to watch: Disney+Hotstar
Director: James Gunn
Genre: Action Adventure
Killers of the Flower Moon
Set in 1920s Oklahoma and based on David Grann’s best-selling book, “Killers of the Flower Moon” tells the story of the horrific atrocities known as the Reign of Terror, which included the serial killing of Osage Nation members who belonged to the oil-rich tribe. It has a terrific ensemble cast that includes some of the best actors in the world, an intriguing fact-based plot, and some masterfully shot set pieces.it is an essentially interesting and captivating movie experience.
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemons, Tantoo Cardinal, John Lithgow, Brendan Fraser, Cara Jade Myers, JaNae Collins, Jillian Dion, Jason Isbell, William Belleau, Louis Cancelmi, Scott Shepherd, Brent Langdon, Everett Waller, Talee Redcorn, Yancey Red Corn, Tatanka Means, Tommy Schultz, and Sturgill Simpson
IMDb Rating: 7.9
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Director: Martin Scorsese
Genre: Epic Western Crime Drama
Air
With a script by Alex Convery that is witty and crisp, Affleck narrates how Nike signed Jordan by designing a sneaker that was not only for him but also a reflection of him, representing his future iconic character in a way that inspired us to believe that anything was achievable and possible. You will be captivated by the film’s numerous scenes set in offices, conference rooms, and production labs if you enjoy seeing films about methods and competent individuals.
Cast: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, Chris Messina, Matthew Maher, Marlon Wayans, Jay Mohr, Julius Tennon, Chris Tucker, Viola Davis, Dan Bucatinsky, Gustaf Skarsgård, Jessica Green
IMDb Rating: 7.4
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Director: Ben Affleck
Genre: Biographical Sports Drama
Creed III
Similar to its two predecessors, Michael B. Jordan, who is also the film’s director, Creed III focuses on an important message and highlights what it means to come from lowly beginnings or how much having family support can improve someone’s life. Creed III captures the essence of the later Rocky flicks by making Adonis Creed feel like the ultimate father figure who is trying to preserve his heritage. By doing this, he makes sure that the viewers don’t have to divide their attention between two generations of boxers and also keeps Rocky himself in the frame for fans who yearn for nostalgia.
Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Thaddeus J. Mixon, Tessa Thompson, Jonathan Majors, Spence Moore II, Wood Harris, Mila Davis-Kent, Florian Munteanu, Phylicia Rashad, José Benavidez Jr., Selenis Leyva, and Anthony Bellew
IMDb Rating: 6.7
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Director: Michael B. Jordan
Genre: Sports Drama
The Flash
Based on the legendary Flashpoint incident from DC Comics, the movie follows Flash as he teams up with the latest versions of Batman and Superman to keep the multiverse from collapsing. Barry Allen finds a way to travel back in time to save his mother, wishing that he might live in a universe where she is still alive. But in the parallel dimension Barry finds himself in, there are no metahumans, and General Zod, a living being, comes to take over the Earth. Barry will take help from Supergirl and Batman, two heroes from a different reality, to save this planet and go home.
Cast: Ezra Miller, Sasha Calle, Michael Shannon, Ron Livingston, Maribel Verdú, Kiersey Clemons, Antje Traue, and Michael Keaton
IMDb Rating: 6.7
Where to watch: JioCinema
Director: Andres Muschietti
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
The franchise is an absolute favourite, and after such a long time, viewers will experience the return of Indian Jones, better known as Indy, the iconic character. The last chapter finds Indiana Jones, who has been teaching at Hunter College in New York for ten years and is approaching retirement, drawn into an unforeseen mission. His estranged goddaughter Helena Shaw, played by the extremely talented Phoebe Waller-Bridge, changes the course of the story when she asks him to go on a quest to locate the undetected Archimedes Dial, thereby launching an incredible journey.
Cast: Harrison Ford,Anthony Ingruber, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, Antonio Banderas, John Rhys-Davies, Toby Jones, Ethann Isidore, Karen Allen, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Thomas Kretschmann, Olivier Richters, Nasser Memarzia, and Alaa Safi
IMDb Rating: 6.6
Where to watch: Disney+Hotstar
Director: James Mangold
Genre: Action Adventure
Shazam! Fury of the Gods Missing
Billy Batson and his foster brothers fight to use their newly acquired superpowers to have regular teenage lives in this sequel. However, while the Daughters of Atlas, Hespera, and Kalypso seek the magic that was long since taken from their family, their lives become even more complicated when they plot revenge against Shazam. The film retains the essence of its predecessors and is full of exciting moments and witty humour. A definite entertainer.
Cast: Zachary Levi, Jack Dylan Grazer, Helen Mirren, Lucy Liu, Rachel Zegler, Ross Butler, D. J. Cotrona, Grace Caroline Currey, Meagan Good, and Djimon Hounsou
IMDb Rating: 6
Where to watch: JioCinema
Director: David F Sandberg
Genre: Action Comedy
Missing
June’s quest for information is hampered by international red tape when her mother vanishes while on vacation in Colombia with her new boyfriend. June ingeniously makes use of every modern piece of technology at her disposal while stuck in Los Angeles, thousands of miles away, in an attempt to locate her before it’s too late. June finds out that she never truly knew her mother when she unearths mysteries about her, but as she continues to delve deeper, it leads to more questions than answers.
Cast: Storm Reid, Joaquim de Almeida, Ken Leung, Amy Landecker, Megan Suri, Tim Griffin, Daniel Henney, Nia Long, Michael Segovia, Lauren B. Mosley, Tracy Vilar, and Sean O’Bryan
IMDb Rating: 7.1
Where to watch: Netflix
Director: Will Merrick
Genre: Mystery Thriller
Best Hollywood Films of 2023
| Movie Name | Language | IMDb Rating | Release Date |
| John Wick: Chapter 4 | English | 7.8 | 24 March 2023 |
| Oppenheimer | English | 8.4 | 21 July 2023 |
| Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One | English | 7.8 | 12 July 2023 |
| Talk To Me | English | 7.1 | 27 July 2023 |
| Barbie | English | 7 | 21 July 2023 |
| Past Lives | English | 8 | 2 June 2023 |
| The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes | English | 7.2 | 17 November 2023 |
| Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3 | English | 7.9 | 5 May 2023 |
| Killers of the Flower Moon | English | 7.9 | 20 October 2023 |
| Air | English | 7.4 | 5 April 2023 |
| Creed III | English | 6.7 | 3 March 2023 |
| The Flash | English | 6.7 | 16 June 2023 |
| Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny | English | 6.6 | 30 June 2023 |
| Shazam! Fury of the Gods Missing | English | 6 | 14 March 2023 |
| Missing | English | 7.1 | 20 January 2023 |
