Best Movies of 1997, Ranked

13 films, ranked on my own star ratings by Arwin Edward Bagaslao. Updated 2026-10-02.

This is my ranked list for films from 1997, based on the ones that connected with me the most and worked strongest in my own taste. What makes this year fun to look at for me is how unpredictable my order feels. I have prestige, blockbuster

1. 1
   Boogie Nights (1997)

   ★★★★½

   Sa una pa lang napaindak na agad ako dahil sa opening music na katunog ng TikTok song na Lil Boo Thang.

2. 2
   Spawn (1997)

   ★★★★½
3. 3
   Magic Kingdom: The Legend of Damortis (1997)
4. 4
   Titanic (1997)

   ★★★★
5. 5
   Home Alone 3 (1997)

   ★★★★
6. 6
   Children of Heaven (1997)

   ★★★★

   Run Ali run! The film has such a cute and sincere presentation of how children try to solve problems on their own.

7. 7
   Air Force One (1997)

   ★★★★

   Tense and heroic. Harrison Ford doing what he does best, carrying the movie with that commanding action hero presence.

8. 8
   Men in Black (1997)

   ★★★½
9. 9
   Jackie Brown (1997)

   ★★★½

   I immediately felt Tarantino’s signature rhythm in how tension is built through conversations, framing, and quiet maneuvering instead of nonstop action.

10. 10
    Anaconda (1997)

    ★★★½
11. 11
    Face/Off (1997)

    ★★★

    The airport scene and the boat chase are pure cinema.

12. 12
    Batman & Robin (1997)
13. 13
    Princess Mononoke (1997)