Best Movies of 2006

These are the 48 best-rated movies released in 2006, led by Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning 2006, Secret Sins and The Departed. Ranked by audience score, with cast, trailers and legal places to watch on every page.

1. Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning 2006 (2006)

★ 10.0/10

A great venue, a great tour, two great artists, and a great performance. So it was for icons Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris on June 28, 2006, at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles before a sold-out crowd. Their…
2. Secret Sins (2006)

★ 9.0/10

When ex-wild child Diane (Jacey Andrews) decides to settle down and get married, she means business. And when she joins her new husband and some friends (including Gina Ryder and Miss Felony) for a weekend in the…
3. The Departed (2006)

★ 8.2/10

To take down South Boston's Irish Mafia, the police send in one of their own to infiltrate the underworld, not realizing the syndicate has done likewise. While an undercover cop curries favor with the mob kingpin, a…
4. The Prestige (2006)

★ 8.2/10

A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences.
5. Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2006)

★ 8.0/10

An assassin is shot and almost killed by her ruthless employer, Bill, and other members of their assassination circle – but she lives to plot her vengeance.
6. The Lives of Others (2006)

★ 8.0/10

In 1984 East Berlin, dedicated Stasi officer Gerd Wiesler begins spying on a famous playwright and his actress-lover Christa-Maria. Wiesler becomes unexpectedly sympathetic to the couple, and faces conflicting…
7. Klunkerz (2006)

★ 8.0/10

Long before the mountain bike entered our global consciousness, the cycling enthusiasts of Northern California's Marin County rode modified pre-WWII bicycles down the slopes of Mount Tamalpais. They developed their…
8. Pixies : Live At The Paradise In Boston (2006)

★ 8.0/10

The Pixies are one of the most influential American acts of all time. Initially spanning the late eighties and early nineties they created the blueprint for alternative rock that would be followed and embellished upon…
9. V for Vendetta (2006)

★ 7.9/10

In a world in which Great Britain has become a fascist state, a masked vigilante known only as “V” conducts guerrilla warfare against the oppressive British government. When V rescues a young woman from the secret…
10. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

★ 7.9/10

A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
11. Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo (2006)

★ 7.9/10

After a battle with a high-tech villain named, Saiko-Tek, the Teen Titans travel to the city of Tokyo where they find themselves embroiled in a conflict with an ancient enemy.
12. Paprika (2006)

★ 7.8/10

When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patient's dreams is stolen, all hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist can stop it and recover it before damage is done: Paprika.
13. Pan's Labyrinth (2006)

★ 7.8/10

In post–civil war Spain, 10-year-old Ofelia moves with her pregnant mother to live under the control of her cruel stepfather. Drawn into a mysterious labyrinth, she meets a faun who reveals that she may be a lost…
14. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)

★ 7.8/10

When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to 'leap' backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't…
15. Doctor Who: The Runaway Bride (2006)

★ 7.8/10

A young bride in the midst of her wedding finds herself mysteriously transported to the TARDIS. The Doctor must discover what her connection is with the Empress of the Racnoss's plan to destroy the world.
16. Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

★ 7.7/10

A family loaded with quirky, colorful characters piles into an old van and road trips to California for little Olive to compete in a beauty pageant.
17. Azur & Asmar: The Princes' Quest (2006)

★ 7.7/10

Raised on tales of a Djinn fairy princess, Azur, a young Frenchman goes to North Africa in search of the sprite, only to discover that his close childhood friend, Asmar, an Arab youth whose mother raised both boys also…
18. Blood Diamond (2006)

★ 7.6/10

An ex-mercenary turned smuggler. A Mende fisherman. Amid the explosive civil war overtaking 1999 Sierra Leone, these men join for two desperate missions: recovering a rare pink diamond of immense value and rescuing the…
19. The Fall (2006)

★ 7.6/10

In a hospital on the outskirts of 1920s Los Angeles, an injured stuntman begins to tell a fellow patient, a little girl with a broken arm, a fantastic story about 5 mythical heroes. Thanks to his fractured state of…
20. Casino Royale (2006)

★ 7.6/10

Le Chiffre, a banker to the world's terrorists, is scheduled to participate in a high-stakes poker game in Montenegro, where he intends to use his winnings to establish his financial grip on the terrorist market. M…
21. Imagine Me & You (2006)

★ 7.6/10

During her wedding ceremony, Rachel notices Luce in the audience and feels instantly drawn to her. The two women become close friends, and when Rachel learns that Luce is a lesbian, she realizes that despite her happy…
22. Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses (2006)

★ 7.6/10

King Randolph sends for his cousin, Duchess Rowena, to help turn his daughters, Princess Genevieve and her eleven sisters, into royal material. But the Duchess strips the sisters of their fun, including their favorite…
23. Apocalypto (2006)

★ 7.6/10

Set in the Mayan civilization, when a man's idyllic presence is brutally disrupted by a violent invading force, he is taken on a perilous journey to a world ruled by fear and oppression where a harrowing end awaits…
24. Children of Men (2006)

★ 7.6/10

In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the…
25. Facing the Giants (2006)

★ 7.6/10

A losing coach with an underdog football team faces their giants of fear and failure on and off the field to surprising results.
26. Fearless (2006)

★ 7.5/10

After going through a series of tragic events in his life, martial arts master Huo Yuanjia returns to Tianjin and must fight four international soldiers, in order to safeguard his nation's pride.
27. Lucky Number Slevin (2006)

★ 7.5/10

Slevin is mistakenly put in the middle of a personal war between the city’s biggest criminal bosses. Under constant watch, Slevin must try not to get killed by an infamous assassin and come up with an idea of how to…
28. Lifted (2006)

★ 7.5/10

When an overconfident teen alien gets behind the controls of a spaceship, he must attempt to abduct a slumbering farmer under the watchful eye of a critical instructor. But abducting humans requires precision and a…
29. Volver (2006)

★ 7.5/10

Raimunda, a working-class woman living in Madrid, is dealing with the aftermath of a fire that killed her parents in her native village in La Mancha. Raimunda's life is further complicated when her deceased mother…
30. The Little Matchgirl (2006)

★ 7.5/10

An animated short based on Hans Christian Andersen's tale about a poor young girl with a burning desire to find comfort and happiness in her life. Desperate to keep warm, the girl lights the matches she sells, and…
31. Letters from Iwo Jima (2006)

★ 7.5/10

The story of the battle of Iwo Jima between the United States and Imperial Japan during World War II, as told from the perspective of the Japanese who fought it.
32. Crayon Shin-chan: The Legend Called: Dance! Amigo! (2006)

★ 7.5/10

Something sinister's afoot in Kasukabe. Shin-chan doesn't know what it is, but he's pretty sure it involves samba-dancing doppelgängers.
33. Peaceful Warrior (2006)

★ 7.5/10

A chance encounter with a stranger changes the life of a college gymnast.
34. Depeche Mode: Touring the Angel — Live in Milan (2006)

★ 7.5/10

Depeche Mode's 'Touring The Angel' was one of the most successful, highly grossing and critically acclaimed tours of 2006. Hailed as the greatest live performances of their career, it was recorded at Milan's Fila Forum…
35. Though I Am Gone (2006)

★ 7.5/10

Filmmaker Hu Jie uncovers the tragic story of a teacher beaten to death by her students during the Cultural Revoution. In 1966, the Cultural Revolution exploded throughout China, as Mao's Red Guards persecuted…
36. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)

★ 7.4/10

Captain Jack Sparrow races to recover the heart of Davy Jones to avoid enslaving his soul to Jones' service, as other friends and foes seek the heart for their own agenda as well.
37. The Last King of Scotland (2006)

★ 7.4/10

Young Scottish doctor, Nicholas Garrigan decides it's time for an adventure after he finishes his formal education, so he decides to try his luck in Uganda, and arrives during the downfall of President Obote. General…
38. Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)

★ 7.4/10

Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of 18th century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world's finest perfumes. However, his work takes a dark turn as he tries to preserve…
39. The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

★ 7.4/10

Andy moves to New York to work in the fashion industry. Her boss is extremely demanding, cruel and won't let her succeed if she doesn't fit into the high class elegant look of their magazine.
40. Black Book (2006)

★ 7.4/10

In the Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II, a Jewish singer infiltrates the regional Gestapo headquarters for the Dutch resistance.
41. Inside Man (2006)

★ 7.4/10

When an armed, masked gang enter a Manhattan bank, lock the doors and take hostages, the detective assigned to effect their release enters negotiations preoccupied with corruption charges he is facing.
42. Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006)

★ 7.4/10

Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth.
43. Glory Road (2006)

★ 7.4/10

In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship.
44. Those Happy Days (2006)

★ 7.4/10

Set in 1992, a manager Vincent has to run a children's holiday camp for three weeks and to face the unexpected concerning the place, his colleagues, various problems linked to children about the rooms, trips, their…
45. Tekkonkinkreet (2006)

★ 7.4/10

Two penniless orphans, Black and White, struggle to survive on the mean streets of Treasure Town. When a megacorporation threatens to tear down the town to build an amusement park, Black and White engage in the fight…
46. The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006)

★ 7.4/10

In 1920s Ireland young doctor Damien O'Donovan prepares to depart for a new job in a London hospital. As he says his goodbyes at a friend's farm, British Black and Tans arrive, and a young man is killed. Damien joins…
47. Triad Election (2006)

★ 7.4/10

As election time nears, current Triad chairman Lok faces competition from his godsons. At the same time, Jimmy looks to increase his business relations with mainland China.
48. Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur (2006)

★ 7.4/10

After bringing a fossilized egg back to life with the Time Cloth, Nobita finds himself the owner of a baby dinosaur. Everything is fine until it grows up. Nobita and friends use Doraemon's time machine to return it…