We all love a massive Hollywood blockbuster but sometimes the very best movies are the ones that completely slip through the cracks. Many amazing films never get the big crowds or awards they actually earned because they just got missed for one reason or another. Here are ten fantastic overlooked movies that deserve a spot on your watch list.
Breaker Morant
This incredible Australian film focuses on three lieutenants who face a court-martial to deflect attention from errors made by their superior officers. It is a powerful story that grips you right away and many film fans consider “Breaker Morant” one of the absolute greatest movies ever made.
The Last of Sheila
A wealthy man invites a group of his friends to play a very intense mystery game on his luxury yacht a year after losing his wife. The scavenger hunt turns far too real and you will be guessing who the culprit is until the very final minute.
Ronin
Robert De Niro stars as a former intelligence agent trying to track down a highly mysterious package that multiple governments want to steal. The plot is super engaging but the real highlights are the two legendary car chases that are easily some of the best ever filmed.
Criminal
This almost totally unknown story follows two clever con artists who try to swindle a serious currency collector with a fake rare bill. John C. Reilly gives a brilliant performance in “Criminal”, a movie that keeps you guessing through every single twist and turn.
Breach
An FBI upstart gets locked into a tense psychological power game with his boss who is secretly suspected of selling major government secrets. It is a fantastic under-the-radar espionage thriller that builds up an incredible amount of suspense without needing crazy special effects.
Tucker: The Man and His Dream
Jeff Bridges plays a maverick car designer who decides to challenge the massive auto industry with a highly revolutionary new vehicle concept. It is a beautiful and inspiring look at a big dreamer and it is honestly wild how “Tucker: The Man and His Dream” slipped past audiences.
The Driver
A highly skilled getaway driver becomes the main target for a very stubborn detective who will stop at nothing to catch him. If you love classic car action nothing beats “The Driver” because it delivers some of the most realistic racing scenes you will ever see.
Funny Farm
Chevy Chase stars in this hilarious comedy about a city couple who decides to move to a picturesque country town that turns out totally crazy. It is a pitch-perfect comedy that should sit right alongside the big classics but somehow people always forget to mention it.
Red Planet
Val Kilmer leads a group of astronauts and a robotic dog searching for solutions on Mars when their space mission goes completely wrong. You should not over analyze this one too much because “Red Planet” is just a super fun throwback science fiction adventure.
Flirting with Disaster
Ben Stiller plays a young man traveling across the country with his wife and a clumsy case worker to find his real birth parents. The journey is packed with absolutely hilarious moments and “Flirting with Disaster” has built up a massive cult following over the years.
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