Best French Movies of the 2020s
Looking for the most acclaimed French cinema of the 2020s? This list ranks the standout titles by IMDb rating, critic reception, and audience popularity.
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- #81
Machu Picchu, les secrets de la cité perdue des incas
2024 · 0 min
Unearth the profound mysteries of the Inca civilization with RMC Découverte's latest documentary, "Machu Picchu, les secrets de la cité perdue des incas." This 2024 release takes viewers on an extraordinary journey into the heart of the iconic lost city, revealing its intricate history and engineering marvels. It's a must-watch for history buffs and armchair archaeologists alike.
- #82
Sarkozy-Gaddafi: The Scandal of All Scandals
2025 · 0 min
Unravel the intricate web of political intrigue in 'Sarkozy-Gaddafi: The Scandal of All Scandals', a documentary that exposes the shocking ties between French politics and Libyan dictatorship.
- #83
Unsubmissives
2025 · 0 min
Set in early-1990s southern France, Unsubmissives follows four childhood friends whose bond is tested by poverty, desperation, and choices that can't be undone. A slow-burn thriller with real emotional weight.
- #84
Kaizen
2024 · 0 min
In 'Kaizen,' follow YouTuber Inoxtag as he transforms from a non-athlete into an aspiring mountaineer, all in a year's time, capturing the essence of ambition and perseverance.
- #85
Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ
2020 · 0 min
In a thrilling clash of cultures, Ladybug and Cat Noir land in New York City to join forces with local heroes. Can they stop Hawk Moth before it's too late?
- #86
Nouvelle Vague
2025 · 0 min
Nouvelle Vague captures the essence of a young Godard's journey from critic to filmmaker. With humor and drama, the film dives into the origins of the French New Wave.
- #87
It Was Just an Accident
2026 · 0 min
In Jafar Panahi's gripping 2026 thriller, _It Was Just an Accident_, a mechanic's quiet life is shattered when a chance encounter stirs haunting memories of his brutal time as a political prisoner. He suspects the man before him is his former tormentor, igniting a dangerous contemplation of justice and revenge.
- #88
The Ties That Bind Us - A Heartfelt Family Drama
2026 · 0 min
In 'The Ties That Bind Us', a single father, a librarian, and a child navigate the complexities of love and belonging. This 2026 drama is a poignant exploration of modern family dynamics.
- #89
Une idée géniale
2026 · 0 min
Une idée géniale brings a beloved French stage phenomenon to streaming audiences worldwide. Built on sharp comic writing and a cast that clearly relishes every scene, it's one of 2026's most charming comedy surprises.
- #90
Shepherds
2024 · 0 min
In 'Shepherds', a burnt-out advertising executive seeks solace in the fields of Provence, only to find unexpected adventures and self-discovery. This 2024 drama captivates with its authenticity and character depth.
- #91
Juste une illusion: A Coming-of-Age Comedy-Drama
2026 · 0 min
Set in 1985 Paris, Juste une illusion follows young Vincent's journey through the trials of adolescence, exploring identity and first love with humor and heart.
- #92
In a Whisper
2026 · 0 min
Back in Tunisia for her uncle's funeral, Lilia reunites with a family that knows nothing about her life in Paris, particularly her romantic life. Determined to uncover the mystery behind her uncle's sudden death, Lilia finds herself confronted with family secrets.
- #93
Monsieur Aznavour
2024 · 0 min
From Armenian immigrant roots to international stardom, Monsieur Aznavour charts the intimate, unflinching journey of Charles Aznavour—one of the 20th century's most resilient artists. Starring Tahar Rahim, this 2024 biographical drama spans continents and decades.
- #94
Mektoub, My Love: Canto Due
2025 · 0 min
Amin's return to Sète brings unexpected opportunities in 'Mektoub, My Love: Canto Due', where dreams of cinema and fate's whims collide in a vibrant narrative.
- #95
Le huitième ciel
2026 · 0 min
A celebrated architect's perfectly ordered life collides with an undocumented Georgian couple in this warm, witty French comedy-drama. Le huitième ciel earns its 7.2 IMDb rating with sharp writing and a standout lead performance.
- #96
King Kong: Monster and Myth
2024 · 0 min
A 2024 documentary unpacks how a 1933 monster movie became modern mythology. At just 61 minutes, King Kong: Monster and Myth is lean, smart, and genuinely surprising about cinema's most enduring giant.
- #97
Dandelion's Odyssey
2026 · 0 min
Two dandelion seeds race against nuclear annihilation in this 76-minute animated sci-fi gem. Dandelion's Odyssey is quiet, devastating, and unlike anything else streaming in 2026.
- #98
Un p'tit truc en plus, bien plus qu'un film
2026 · 0 min
- #99
Astrid, Raphaëlle et Alexandra Ehle : Œil pour œil
2024 · 0 min
A severed eye in a jar of onions. A corpse missing both eyes. Three investigators forced to work together in this darkly inventive 2024 French thriller that mixes procedural tension with family secrets and oyster mushrooms.
- #100
The 4th Wall
2025 · 0 min
An idealistic theater director stages Sophocles' Antigone on the front lines of Lebanon's 1982 civil war, bringing together actors from opposing religious and political factions. It's a film about art as resistance—and the cost of that resistance.
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