The 25 Best Movies This Century, Ranked

From the angst of childhood to the ethics of social media, the best movies released since 2000 have been timeless and timely. They've been Hollywood blockbusters and art-house curiosities. They've been tough-to-watch dramas and family-friendly comedies.

In short, they've been as diverse as our world.

Here's a rundown of the 21st century's 25 most critically acclaimed movies to date, ranked by Metascore lowest to highest. (We display Metascores rounded to the nearest whole number, but films are ranked prior to rounding.)