Cult films are those that, regardless of whether they have pleased critics and grossed millions, have mobilized a group of fans over time. They are cult films. There are alternative cult films. Others closer to what is considered standard.
Check out which are, according to our research, the 20 best cult films of all time.
1. Being John Malkovich (1999), Spike Jonze
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Cults_ WANNA BE JOHN MALKOVICH? (Trailer 1 Subtitled Portugal)
IMDB: 7,7
Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
Have you ever imagined yourself in the shoes of a movie star? What would you do if you could enter the mind and control the body of a famous actor? What if there was a portal that took you to being John Malkovich for 15 minutes? In Being John Malkovich, this is possible and the film has become one of the most acclaimed in the cult scene.
2. A Clockwork Orange (1971), Stanley Kubrick
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Clockwork Orange | original trailerIMDB: 8,3
Rotten Tomatoes: 87%
Nominated for the main Academy awards, but never winning, Stanley Kubrick's controversial and iconic film achieved its success basically by falling in with the public's taste. A fascinating combination of violence, sociopathy, stylization and classical music that must be seen at least once in your life.
3. Donnie Darko (2001), Richard Kelly
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Donnie Darko Trailer (Subtitled PT-BR)IMDB: 8,0
Rotten Tomatoes: 87%
There are those who love, but there are also those who hate Donnie Darko, the fact is that one cannot remain indifferent to the curious story of the boy who receives a visit from a rather singular rabbit. The film leaves itself open to multiple interpretations, which is precisely why it has become a cult treasure.
