Top 20 Most Underrated Movies of All Time

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20. The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) 19. Dredd (2012) 18. Dan in Real Life (2007) 17. Thief (1981) 16. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) 15. Gattaca (1997) 14. Matchstick Men (2003) 13. 50/50 (2011) 12. Detroit (2017) 11. Everybody Wants Some!! (2016) 10. The Place Beyond the Pines (2012) 9. Jennifer's Body (2009) 8. Clue (1985) 7. Blow out (1981) 6. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) 5. Barry Lyndon (1975) 4. A Simple Plan (1998) 3. Prisoners (2013) 2. Miller's Crossing (1990) 1. After Hours (1985)

Lucky Number Sleven is one of the most underrated, underappreciated movies out there.

Prisoners really threw me for a curveball, and it’s ending was the most surprising. It was interesting to see Jackman in something other than the X-Men (at the time).

Children of men. Didn’t make a profit in theatres and not nearly enough recognition at awards season, though it being one of the best movies I’ve seen of the last couple decades. Seriously this movie is beyond amazing and it frustrates me that no one talks about it

The most underrated comedy, which should have been on the list, is Galaxy Quest. Amazing ensemble, original concept, hilarious work from really talented people. Doesn't get nearly enough love. It's even underrated compared to other underrated films.

Sleepers (1996) , Robert de Niro, Jason Patric , Brad Pitt , Kevin Bacon , such a strong boys to men , revenge film

The amazing thing about Clue, is that had several different endings made and played various of them at cinema so people were confused when talking about the ending and it didn’t match with others experiences xD

Afters Hours is one of Scorsese's most rewatchable films. Absolutely wild and hilarious and genius all rolled into one.

Prisoners is one of the best movies I've ever watched. As a father, it really makes you think the lengths you'd go for your children. Jackman was brilliant in this as well as the other actors.

Some of these are more underlooked than underrated. Difference being they're acclaimed by critics, audiences just miss them.

Prisoners was my first rated R movie and after that I watched it multiple times, it's an amazing movie so underrated and it's a movie that hits you in your feelings and I feel like it's a must see

Solid list. I’m thrilled you included Gattaca but I would place it even higher. Matchstick Men and A Simple Plan were also great choices

In Bruges is massively underated

'The Hitcher (1986)' deserves a spot on this list. It is one of Christopher Nolan's favorite movies and Heath Ledger's Joker was actually based on Rutger Hauer's character in the movie.

Dredd is one of my favorite films of all time and not only it deserves more attention and also definitely deserves a sequel.

Prisoners is one of my top ten favorite movies ever! Love Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaalin it.

"Gattaca" is among the most underrated films ever. Ethan Hawke has said in recent interviews that the movie he still gets approached about the most is Gattica. Everyone should see that film. Wonderful! Underdog story. "Prisoners" is also super solid. That is acting 101. My gosh that movie is edge of your seat material from beginning to end. Hugh Jackman's best performance in my opinion. Gyllenhall and Paul Dano are exceptional. "A Simple Plan" is a masterpiece! I'm dead serious, you will not see better acting. That movie is intriguing, upsetting, emotional and entirely thought provoking. That is the best movie Bill Paxton and/or Billy Bob Thornton have ever made. I've watched it at least 8 times. Both Bill Paxton and Billy Bob should have been nominated for an award. Career highlights for both. Rest in peace, Bill Paxton. Top 25 all time for me.

Pretty solid list. Bonus points for including Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, probably one of my favorite movies of all time. Shane Black had to fight to get RDJ cast in the movie because no insurance company wanted to cover him given his past. It's why RDJ insisted on Shane helming the sadly underwhelming Iron Man 3.

The most underrated film that I've seen is Stranger Than Fiction starring Will Farrell. It's one of the best movies that I've watched, and it's a movie that I think everyone should see once in their lifetime.