Best Movies of 2009

These are the 48 best-rated movies released in 2009, led by Christopher Titus: Love Is Evol, American Harmony and Inglourious Basterds. Ranked by audience score, with cast, trailers and legal places to watch on every page.

1. Christopher Titus: Love Is Evol (2009)

★ 9.1/10

The star of the hit sitcom Titus returns to the stage to discuss relationships, dating, marriage, and divorce in this Comedy Central stand-up special that takes an unflinching look at that crazy little thing called…
2. American Harmony (2009)

★ 8.5/10

Every year thousands compete in the world's greatest singing competition - that you've never heard of. AMERICAN HARMONY journeys deep into the ultra-obsessive, zany, and heartfelt world of competitive barbershop…
3. Inglourious Basterds (2009)

★ 8.2/10

In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds" are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. The…
4. Prayers for Bobby (2009)

★ 8.1/10

Bobby Griffith was his mother's favorite son, the perfect all-American boy growing up under deeply religious influences in Walnut Creek, California. Bobby was also gay. Struggling with a conflict no one knew of, much…
5. Hachi: A Dog's Tale (2009)

★ 8.0/10

A drama based on the true story of a college professor's bond with the abandoned dog he takes into his home.
6. The Book of Ruth: Journey of Faith (2009)

★ 8.0/10

The Book of Ruth, is a triumphant love story in the face of adversity. This selfless journey of love and devotion is seen through the eyes of a young widow. Choosing to leave her homeland of Moab, she follows her…
7. Up (2009)

★ 8.0/10

Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old…
8. Love Exposure (2009)

★ 8.0/10

The story of a teenage boy named Yu, who falls for Yoko, a girl he runs into while operating for the sake of sin as an "up-skirt" photographer. His attempts to woo her are complicated by a spot of cross-dressing –…
9. 3 Idiots (2009)

★ 8.0/10

Rascal. Joker. Dreamer. Genius... You've never met a college student quite like "Rancho." From the moment he arrives at India's most prestigious university, Rancho's outlandish schemes turn the campus upside down—along…
10. The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)

★ 8.0/10

Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín begins writing a novel based on the unsolved mystery of a newlywed’s rape and murder. With the help of a former…
11. The Strangest Dream (2009)

★ 8.0/10

The Strangest Dream tells the story of Joseph Rotblat, the history of nuclear weapons, and the efforts of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs - an international movement Rotblat co-founded - to halt…
12. Coraline (2009)

★ 7.9/10

Wandering her rambling old house in her boring new town, 11-year-old Coraline discovers a hidden door to a strangely idealized version of her life. In order to stay in the fantasy, she must make a frighteningly real…
13. Death Note Relight 1: Visions of a God (2009)

★ 7.9/10

A recap of Death Note episodes 1–26, with alternate footage. When rogue shinigami Ryuk leaves his Death Note in the human world, he has no idea how far the one who finds it will take his new-found power. With the Death…
14. Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars (2009)

★ 7.9/10

In a Mars base, the inhabitants are being infected by a mysterious water creature which takes over its victims. The Doctor is thrust into the middle of this catastrophe, knowing a larger one is waiting around the corner.
15. The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts (2009)

★ 7.9/10

On October 29th and 30th, 2009, rock 'n' roll royalty held court at Madison Square Garden for what have been called 'the best concerts ever,' and 'where rock 'n' roll history was made.' The concerts featured a who's…
16. Castaway on the Moon (2009)

★ 7.9/10

Mr. Kim is jobless, lost in debt and has been dumped by his girlfriend. He decides to end it all by jumping into the Han River - only to find himself washed up on a small, mid-river island. He soon abandons thoughts of…
17. Mary and Max (2009)

★ 7.9/10

A tale of friendship between two unlikely pen pals: Mary, a lonely, eight-year-old girl living in the suburbs of Melbourne, and Max, a forty-four-year old, severely obese man living in New York.
18. The Cove (2009)

★ 7.9/10

The Cove tells the amazing true story of how an elite team of individuals, films makers and free divers embarked on a covert mission to penetrate the hidden cove in Japan, shining light on a dark and deadly secret. The…
19. Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

★ 7.8/10

The Fantastic Mr. Fox, bored with his current life, plans a heist against the three local farmers. The farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with the sly fox, seek revenge against him and his family.
20. Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2009)

★ 7.8/10

Under constant attack by monstrous creatures called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind, U.N. Special Agency NERV introduces two new EVA pilots to help defend the city of Tokyo-3: the mysterious Makinami Mari…
21. Partly Cloudy (2009)

★ 7.8/10

Everyone knows that the stork delivers babies, but where do the storks get the babies from? The answer lies up in the stratosphere, where cloud people sculpt babies from clouds and bring them to life. Gus, a lonely and…
22. Another Egg and Chicken Movie (2009)

★ 7.8/10

Toto, now a chicken, tries to live as such, while Willy and Bibi deal some problems between them. A sorcerer egg desert needs a chicken heart to cast a spell. He sends his armies of eggs vulture, ostrich and scorpion…
23. Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (2009)

★ 7.8/10

Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story is a movie based on the life story of world-renowned neurosurgeon Ben Carson from 1961 to 1987.
24. Mr. Nobody (2009)

★ 7.8/10

Nemo Nobody leads an ordinary existence with his wife and 3 children; one day, he wakes up as a mortal centenarian in the year 2092.
25. Killer Hair (2009)

★ 7.8/10

A fashion reporter stumbles on a murder investigation in the Nation's Capitol, only to be thrown for a loop when her police detective former lover is assigned to the case.
26. Mommo: Kız Kardeşim (2009)

★ 7.8/10

A brother and sister are split up after their mother dies, their father remarries, and their new stepmother rejects them.
27. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

★ 7.7/10

As Lord Voldemort tightens his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven. Harry suspects perils may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him…
28. The Stoning of Soraya M. (2009)

★ 7.7/10

In 1986 Iran, Sahebjam, whose car breaks down in a remote village, enters into a conversation with Zahra, who relays to him the story about her niece, Soraya, whose arranged marriage to an abusive tyrant ended in…
29. The Mother of Invention (2009)

★ 7.7/10

A mockumentary about an aspiring inventor who dreams of winning an annual young inventor award. The only problem is... he's never made an invention that works.
30. The Blind Side (2009)

★ 7.7/10

The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.
31. Scooby-Doo! and the Samurai Sword (2009)

★ 7.7/10

The Mystery Inc. gang takes a trip to Japan and finds themselves circling Asia and the Pacific in a treasure hunt, racing against the vengeful Black Samurai and his Ninja warriors to find the legendary Sword of Fate…
32. Avatar (2009)

★ 7.6/10

In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization.
33. Moon (2009)

★ 7.6/10

With only three weeks left in his three-year contract, Sam Bell is getting anxious to finally return to Earth. He is the only occupant of a Moon-based manufacturing facility along with his computer and assistant…
34. A Prophet (2009)

★ 7.6/10

Sentenced to six years in prison, Malik El Djebena is alone in the world and can neither read nor write. On his arrival at the prison, he seems younger and more brittle than the others detained there. At once he falls…
35. Sin Nombre (2009)

★ 7.6/10

Sayra, a Honduran teen, hungers for a better life. Her chance for one comes when she is reunited with her long-estranged father, who intends to emigrate to Mexico and then enter the United States. Sayra's life collides…
36. Stephen Hawking and The Theory of Everything (2009)

★ 7.6/10

Twenty years after A Brief History of Time flummoxed the world with its big numbers and black holes, its author, Stephen Hawking, concedes that the "ultimate theory" he'd believed to be imminent - which would…
37. Prison Break: The Final Break (2009)

★ 7.5/10

Prison Break: The Movie. Michael and Sara wed, but the happiness is short-lived when the Feds apprehend her for the murder of Michael's mother, Christina. Once a hit is ordered on Sara, the team reunite to break out…
38. Redline (2009)

★ 7.5/10

A daredevil driver is determined to compete in Redline, the most popular race in the galaxy. The race only occurs every five years, but in order to participate he must overcome the mafia, the government and even love.
39. Cell 211 (2009)

★ 7.5/10

The story of two men on different sides of a prison riot -- the inmate leading the rebellion and the young guard trapped in the revolt, who poses as a prisoner in a desperate attempt to survive the ordeal.
40. Desert Flower (2009)

★ 7.5/10

The autobiography of a Somalian nomad who was sold in marriage at 13, fled from Africa a while later to become finally an American supermodel and is now at the age of 38, the UN spokeswoman against female genital…
41. Cook County (2009)

★ 7.5/10

Living in a small town amongst a house full of crystal meth abusers, 17-year-old Abe wrestles to beat a meth addiction while struggling to protect himself and his young niece from his abusive uncle Bump. When Sonny…
42. About Elly (2009)

★ 7.5/10

The mysterious disappearance of a kindergarten teacher during a picnic in the north of Iran is followed by a series of misadventures for her fellow travelers.
43. A Town Called Panic (2009)

★ 7.5/10

Cowboy and Indian's only wish was to come up with a brilliant idea for Mr Horse's birthday, but when their plan ends up in utter disaster, they'll need to travel the world and back to make things right again.
44. Mulan: Rise of a Warrior (2009)

★ 7.5/10

When barbarian hordes threaten her homeland, the brave and cunning Mulan disguises herself as a male soldier to swell the ranks in her aging father's stead. The warrior's remarkable courage drives her through powerful…
45. District 9 (2009)

★ 7.5/10

Thirty years ago, aliens arrive on Earth. Not to conquer or give aid, but to find refuge from their dying planet. Separated from humans in a South African area called District 9, the aliens are managed by…
46. I Killed My Mother (2009)

★ 7.5/10

Hubert, a brash 17-year-old, is confused and torn by a love-hate relationship with his mother that consumes him more and more each day. After distressing ordeals and tragic episodes, Hubert will find his mother on the…
47. Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead (2009)

★ 7.5/10

A meeting in a London bus with jewel thief Lady Christina takes a turn for the worse for the Doctor when the bus takes a detour to a desert-like planet, where the deadly Swarm awaits.
48. The White Ribbon (2009)

★ 7.5/10

An aged tailor recalls his life as the schoolteacher of a small village in Northern Germany that was struck by a series of strange events in the year leading up to WWI.