KEY POINTS

  • "Joker" tops the list of top 10 movies of 2019.
  • "Altia: Battle Angel" is the only animation flick featured on the list.
  • The horror film "It: Chapter Two" is at number 5.

With the year 2019 almost coming to an end, IMDb has compiled a list of top 10 movies of the year. The DC flick “Joker” has not only managed to become a surprise box office hit, but it has also topped the list. Here’s a full list of the hottest films that were released this year.

10. “Us”

According to a press release by IMDB, Lupita Nyong’o starrer “Us” came in at the tenth spot, based on the interest the film generated. The plot revolves around a family’s beach vacation being interrupted by their doppelgangers who terrorize them. The trailer shows the family attempting to run away from the situation only to realize that the only way to end it is to kill the things that look just like them.

9. “Aladdin”

One of the biggest hits of the year from Disney is “Aladdin,” which a remake of the classic animation movie. The trailer of the film shows the journey of the Street Rat, who becomes a prince with the help of Genie (Will Smith).

8. “Alita: Battle Angel”

This is the only animation film in the top 10 movies list for 2019 by IMDB. The plot of the movie revolves around a cyborg going on a journey to find out who she is.

7. “Spider-Man: Far from Home”

Set after the events of “Avengers: Endgame,” “Spider-Man: Far from Home” forces the teen superhero to take on a villain while he is on a vacation in Europe. Jake Gyllenhaal plays the comic book character Mysterio in the film.

6. “The Lion King”

Another live action remake of a classic Disney animation, this movie is about a young lion prince running away to escape his problems. During the course of his journey he learns what it means to be brave and be a responsible leader.

5. “It: Chapter Two”

The sequel to the hit horror movie “It,” the film is about the final fight against Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård). The children who formed the Losers Club have to return to their hometown after they grow up to confront the evil there.

4. “Captain Marvel”

This is the origin story of one of the most powerful superheroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) is from Earth, but she acquires superpowers that will be useful in the war between two alien races.

3. “Avengers: Endgame”

“Avengers: Endgame” is the culmination of all the superhero movies that came before. The heroes fight their last battle against Thanos (Josh Brolin).

2. “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”

This is a comedy drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt. The plot revolves around an actor and his stuntman trying to achieve success in the film industry.

1. “Joker”

Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of the classic DC villain has won high praise. This origin story of the character explores how a man who is disregarded and mistreated by society begins his career as a dreaded criminal.

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Joaquin Phoenix stars as Arthur Fleck in Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, and BRON Creative’s "Joker." Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros.