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A user-created list of 50 movies that are considered independent films, ranging from classics like The Terminator and Life of Brian to recent hits like Sideways and Memento. See the ratings, genres, directors, and stars of each film, and vote or comment on the list.
An independent film, independent movie, indie film, or indie movie is a feature film or short film that is produced outside the major film studio system in addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies (or, in some cases, distributed by major companies).
A personal list of favorite indie movies from various genres and directors, such as Spike Lee, Martin Scorsese, Christopher Nolan, and Woody Allen. See the titles, ratings, summaries, and cast of each movie on IMDb.
2 days ago · IndieWire staffers select the best indie films of each year from 2000 to 2023, based on budget, country of origin, and artistic vision. See the list of 24 titles, from "Requiem for a Dream" to "Past Lives", and their runners-up.
- Short Term 12 (2013) 9.9. United States of America. Destin Cretton, Destin Daniel Cretton. Alex Calloway, Angelina Assereto, Brie Larson, Diana Maria Riva.
- Incendies (2011) 9.9. Canada, France. Denis Villeneuve. Abdelghafour Elaaziz, Ahmad Massad, Allen Altman, Baraka Rahmani. Moods. Discussion-sparking, Dramatic, Slow.
- The Hunt (2013) 9.8. Belgium, Denmark, France. Thomas Vinterberg. Alexandra Rapaport, Allan Wibor Christensen, Anne Louise Hassing, Annika Wedderkopp.
- Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) 9.6. New-Zealand. Taika Waititi. Cohen Holloway, Hamish Parkinson, Julian Dennison, Mabelle Dennison. Moods.
Oct 18, 2018 · A subjective and eclectic selection of American indie movies from 2000 to 2018, featuring directors from Christopher Nolan to Josephine Decker. The list covers various genres, styles, and themes, and explores the challenges and opportunities of independent cinema in the digital age.
Apr 28, 2023 · Richard Brody shares his list of the past century’s best indie movies, from such classics as Charlie Chaplin’s “The Gold Rush” to the relatively unknown “Privilege.”
