Best Movies of 2016, Ranked

56 films, ranked on my own star ratings by Arwin Edward Bagaslao. Updated 2026-10-08.

The Emotion, Spectacle, and Mythology Era A list built from pure vibes, emotional impact, and how much each film stayed with me long after the credits rolled. This ranking reflects what I value most: epic storytelling, heroic arcs, emotiona

1. 1
   Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

   ★★★★★
2. 2
   The Founder (2016)

   ★★★★★
3. 3
   Moana (2016)

   ★★★★½

   Watched on Sunday December 22, 2019.

4. 4
   La La Land (2016)

   ★★★★½

   A visually intoxicating love story about ambition, timing, and the painful trade off between dreams and relationships.

5. 5
   Arrival (2016)

   ★★★★½
6. 6
   Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

   ★★★★½
7. 7
   The Shallows (2016)

   ★★★★½
8. 8
   Now You See Me 2 (2016)

   ★★★★½
9. 9
   Seklusyon (2016)

   ★★★★½
10. 10
    Curve (2016)

    ★★★★½

    Sound effects and acting are both great. The situation itself makes me nervous, like I am about to fall with her.

11. 11
    London Has Fallen (2016)

    ★★★★½
12. 12
    Sully (2016)

    ★★★★½

    A delay is better than a disaster. I don’t think I’ve ever gotten emotional just by hearing the words “one hundred fifty-five.” It’s like a courtroom drama.

13. 13
    Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru (2016)
14. 14
    Captain America: Civil War (2016)

    ★★★★
15. 15
    X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)

    ★★★★
16. 16
    Deadpool (2016)

    ★★★★
17. 17
    Hacksaw Ridge (2016)

    ★★★★
18. 18
    Passengers (2016)

    ★★★★
19. 19
    Nerve (2016)

    ★★★★
20. 20
    13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (2016)

    ★★★★

    Colors, explosions, and occasional lens flare are definitely Michael Bay DNA.

21. 21
    Silence (2016)

    ★★★★

    From the very first frames, Silence announces itself visually.

22. 22
    Allegiant (2016)

    ★★★★
23. 23
    Doctor Strange (2016)

    ★★★★
24. 24
    Don't Breathe (2016)

    ★★★★
25. 25
    Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)

    ★★★★
26. 26
    Inferno (2016)

    ★★★★
27. 27
    The Jungle Book (2016)

    ★★★★
28. 28
    Train to Busan (2016)

    ★★★★
29. 29
    Zootopia (2016)

    ★★★★
30. 30
    Sense8: Happy F*cking New Year (2016)
31. 31
    Risen (2016)

    ★★★★

    When dealing with the era of Jesus, the sets, locations, and costumes are very important for immersing me in the period.

32. 32
    Blair Witch (2016)

    ★★★½
33. 33
    Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)

    ★★★½
34. 34
    Sing (2016)

    ★★★½
35. 35
    Split (2016)

    ★★★½
36. 36
    Suicide Squad (2016)

    ★★★½
37. 37
    The Purge: Election Year (2016)

    ★★★½
38. 38
    The Secret Life of Pets (2016)

    ★★★½
39. 39
    Money Monster (2016)

    ★★★½

    A riveting crime thriller that gradually became an Kyle's intriguing finance drama as the story unfolded.

40. 40
    10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)

    ★★★
41. 41
    Assassin's Creed (2016)

    ★★★
42. 42
    Gods of Egypt (2016)

    ★★★
43. 43
    Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)

    ★★★
44. 44
    Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016)

    ★★★
45. 45
    Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2016)

    ★★★
46. 46
    Star Trek Beyond (2016)

    ★★★
47. 47
    The 5th Wave (2016)

    ★★★
48. 48
    The Accountant (2016)

    ★★★
49. 49
    The Legend of Tarzan (2016)

    ★★★
50. 50
    Your Name. (2016)

    ★★★
51. 51
    Snowden (2016)

    ★★★
52. 52
    War Dogs (2016)

    ★★★
53. 53
    Moonlight (2016)

    ★★½

    Moonlight is a coming of age story about a little black kid who grows up bullied by his own community, neglected by his junkie mom, and confused about his sexuality.

54. 54
    The Magnificent Seven (2016)

    ★★½

    While watching this, it really reminds me a lot of Seven Samurai (1954).

55. 55
    Sing Street (2016)

    ★

    Maybe I am just not that inclined to coming of age movies, that is why I did not really feel an emotional response here.

56. 56
    Manchester by the Sea (2016)

    ★

    My main barrier here is the lead performance.