8 Best Movies of 2005

By Vlad Zakh · June 30, 2026

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A look back at 2005, one of cinema’s most memorable years, ranking the films that have best stood the test of time.

Cinderella Man (2005) 01

Cinderella Man (2005)

IMDb ★ 7.6

A washed-up Depression-era boxer stages an improbable comeback to support his struggling family.

Coach Carter (2005) 02

Coach Carter (2005)

IMDb ★ 7.6

A strict new basketball coach benches his undefeated team over their failing grades.

Corpse Bride (2005) 03

Corpse Bride (2005)

IMDb ★ 7.6

A nervous groom is accidentally married to a deceased bride who whisks him away to the land of the dead.

Memoirs of a Geisha (2005) 04

Memoirs of a Geisha (2005)

IMDb ★ 7.6

A poor Japanese girl is sold into training as a geisha, rising to become one of Kyoto's most celebrated.

Batman Begins (2005) 05

Batman Begins (2005)

IMDb ★ 7.7

Bruce Wayne trains abroad before returning to Gotham to begin his crusade against crime as Batman.

Brokeback Mountain (2005) 06

Brokeback Mountain (2005)

IMDb ★ 7.8

Two ranch hands develop a secret, decades-long romance that neither can fully escape.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) 07

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)

IMDb ★ 7.8

Harry is mysteriously entered into a dangerous, ancient wizarding tournament against his will.

Pride & Prejudice (2005) 08

Pride & Prejudice (2005)

IMDb ★ 8.1

A witty, independent young woman navigates love and misunderstanding with a proud, wealthy suitor.

Vlad Zakh

Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

Founder of Movieix, built to fix a specific annoyance: most recommendation sites are just algorithm-driven noise. Our lists are researched and organized by who's in a film, where it's from, and the mood you're actually in tonight.