Best Movies of 2012

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Discover the best movies of 2012, ranked from best to worst.

Based on 29 votes, the movie The Hunger Games, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson, came in first as the best movie from 2012, followed by Cloud Atlas and Django Unchained from 2012. Scroll down for the top 10 movies of 2012, recommended by movie fans in 2026.

Recommend the best movies of 2012

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The Hunger Games

2012 - Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks

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In a post-apocalyptic future, the nation of Panem stretches across the ruins of a continent once known as North America. As a symbol of the Capitol's power over the twelve districts it •••

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Cloud Atlas

2012 - Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess

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The story follows a soul that evolves over several centuries from a killer into a hero, shaped by action, mystery, drama and romance. A single good deed reverberates to spark a revolution •••

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Django Unchained

2012 - Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kerry Washington, Samuel L. Jackson

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Freed from slavery, Django joins bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz. After pursuing the Brittle brothers, Django sets out to free his wife, Broomhilda, from Calvin Candie’s plantation.

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Hitchcock

2012 - Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson, James D'Arcy, Jessica Biel

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The relationship between Alfred Hitchcock and his wife Alma Reville is explored during the filming of Psycho (1960) in 1959.

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Silver Linings Playbook

2012 - Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker

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After spending eight months in a mental institution, a former teacher moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife.

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The Avengers

2012 - Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth

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When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a •••

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The Iceman

2012 - Michael Shannon, Winona Ryder, Ray Liotta, Chris Evans, David Schwimmer

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The story of Richard Kuklinski, the notorious contract killer and family man. When he was arrested in 1986, neither his wife nor his daughters knew anything about his real profession.

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Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter

2012 - Benjamin Walker, Dominic Cooper, Anthony Mackie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Rufus Sewell

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President Lincoln's mother is killed by a supernatural creature, which fuels his passion to crush vampires and their slave-owning helpers.

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Being Flynn

2012 - Robert De Niro, Paul Dano, Julianne Moore, Olivia Thirlby, Eddie Rouse

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During his twenties, a young man works at various homeless shelters in Boston, where he often intersects with his brilliant but troubled father.

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Freelancers

2012 - 50 Cent, Forest Whitaker, Robert De Niro, Ryan O'Nan, Matt Gerald

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The son of a slain NYPD officer joins the force, where he falls in with his father's former partner and a team of rogue cops. His new boss, Sarcone, will see if he has what it takes to be •••

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Frequently asked questions

Which movie is in first place?

The Hunger Games is currently ranked first on TopFaves, with 4 votes for and 0 votes against in this list.

What are the top three spots?

The top three spots are held, in order, by The Hunger Games, Cloud Atlas, Django Unchained. The ranking can change as votes are added.

How many votes have been recorded?

In total, 29 votes have been recorded. The total refers to the whole list and is not the number of different people who voted.

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Press the up arrow if you recommend an option or the down arrow if you do not. You can use the search box in the list to quickly find a name and vote directly. The order takes into account both positive and negative votes and how many there are, and positions can change as votes are added.