Perfect ending

by David-CG | created - 18 Oct 2017 | updated - 15 May 2020 | Public

The ending has a great impact on the overall perception of a film, so it's one of the most important aspects to consider when rating the film.

Not to be confused with twist ending.

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1. Joy House (1964)

TV-MA | 97 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

A petty criminal seeks refuge in a house owned by two wealthy American women.

Director: René Clément | Stars: Alain Delon, Jane Fonda, Lola Albright, Carl Studer

Votes: 2,688

2. La La Land (2016)

PG-13 | 128 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

94 Metascore

While navigating their careers in Los Angeles, a pianist and an actress fall in love while attempting to reconcile their aspirations for the future.

Director: Damien Chazelle | Stars: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Rosemarie DeWitt, J.K. Simmons

Votes: 672,128 | Gross: $151.10M

3. Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003)

R | 109 min | Action, Sci-Fi

66 Metascore

A machine from a post-apocalyptic future travels back in time to protect a man and a woman from an advanced robotic assassin to ensure they both survive a nuclear attack.

Director: Jonathan Mostow | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Nick Stahl, Kristanna Loken, Claire Danes

Votes: 418,661 | Gross: $150.37M

4. Blow Out (1981)

R | 108 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

86 Metascore

A movie sound recordist accidentally records the evidence that proves that a car accident was actually murder and consequently finds himself in danger.

Director: Brian De Palma | Stars: John Travolta, Nancy Allen, John Lithgow, Dennis Franz

Votes: 63,356 | Gross: $13.75M

5. The Dark Knight (2008)

PG-13 | 152 min | Action, Crime, Drama

84 Metascore

When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.

Director: Christopher Nolan | Stars: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine

Votes: 2,872,655 | Gross: $534.86M

6. Alien: Covenant (2017)

R | 122 min | Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller

65 Metascore

The crew of a colony ship, bound for a remote planet, discover an uncharted paradise with a threat beyond their imagination, and must attempt a harrowing escape.

Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride

Votes: 304,163 | Gross: $74.26M

7. 12 Monkeys (1995)

R | 129 min | Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller

75 Metascore

In a future world devastated by disease, a convict is sent back in time to gather information about the man-made virus that wiped out most of the human population on the planet.

Director: Terry Gilliam | Stars: Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, Joseph Melito

Votes: 646,927 | Gross: $57.14M

8. Back to the Future Part II (1989)

PG | 108 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

57 Metascore

After visiting 2015, Marty McFly must repeat his visit to 1955 to prevent disastrous changes to 1985...without interfering with his first trip.

Director: Robert Zemeckis | Stars: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Tom Wilson

Votes: 572,923 | Gross: $118.50M

9. Albino Alligator (1996)

R | 94 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

48 Metascore

While escaping from a foiled robbery attempt, three thieves find themselves surrounded by police at a New Orleans bar--only they're not the people the police are searching for.

Director: Kevin Spacey | Stars: Matt Dillon, Faye Dunaway, Gary Sinise, William Fichtner

Votes: 8,565 | Gross: $0.33M

10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969)

PG | 142 min | Action, Adventure, Thriller

61 Metascore

British agent James Bond goes undercover to pursue the villainous Ernst Stavro Blofeld, who is planning to hold the world to ransom.

Director: Peter R. Hunt | Stars: George Lazenby, Diana Rigg, Telly Savalas, Gabriele Ferzetti

Votes: 99,495 | Gross: $22.80M

11. What Dreams May Come (1998)

PG-13 | 113 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance

44 Metascore

Chris Nielsen dies in an accident, and enters Heaven. But when he discovers that his beloved wife Annie has killed herself out of grief over the loss, he embarks on an afterlife adventure to reunite with her.

Director: Vincent Ward | Stars: Robin Williams, Cuba Gooding Jr., Annabella Sciorra, Max von Sydow

Votes: 114,462 | Gross: $55.49M

12. First Wave (1998–2001)
Episode: The Believers (2000)

TV-14 | Adventure, Drama, Mystery

After 2 years of fighting the GUA Foster and Eddie try a desperate move and take hostages in a television broadcast studio, in an effort to raise awareness of the invasion to a huge audience, but not all goes according to plan

Director: Holly Dale | Stars: Sebastian Spence, Rob LaBelle, Roger Cross, John Kapelos

Votes: 35

13. Desperate Housewives (2004–2012)
Episode: Finishing the Hat (2012)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery

Everything that begins must eventually end, as the beginnings and endings walk us both forwards and backwards, taking our final stroll down Wistera Lane.

Director: David Grossman | Stars: Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross, Eva Longoria

Votes: 1,020

14. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: After the Show (2003)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Julie Waters, a dancer, has been missing for 6 days. A suspect, Howard Delhomme, calls the police and turns himself in. He refuses to talk to anyone but Catherine. Sarah and Nick want to ... See full summary »

Director: Kenneth Fink | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 783

15. Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King (2006)
Episode: Umney's Last Case (2006)

TV-14 | 51 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

After the death of his son, writer Sam Landry is so desperate to lead another life, he writes himself into his own book, forcing his long-time character to change places with him and live in the modern day.

Director: Rob Bowman | Stars: William H. Macy, Jacqueline McKenzie, Tory Mussett, Harold Hopkins

Votes: 637

16. The Island (1980)

R | 114 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

A journalist takes his son with him to investigate pirate activity off the coast of Florida. But he gets stranded on a mysterious island--where he might not be alone.

Director: Michael Ritchie | Stars: Michael Caine, David Warner, Angela Punch McGregor, Frank Middlemass

Votes: 4,727 | Gross: $15.72M



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