Top 10 Countries that Make the Best Movies

There is one reason America is not number one, and that is because it's number one at a lot of things, and other countries get tired of it, so people vote for other countries. I've seen it on many lists here. Look, I'm not saying anything bad about other countries' movie industries, but India! Come on.

Look, I know they now produce the most movies yearly, and I'm sure there's a lot of great ones, but they don't have the worldwide popularity American movies do. America is one of the few countries whose entertainment, like movies, shows, music, sports, and even porn, is popular worldwide almost everywhere. I'm sorry, but India is not on that scale yet. They may screen in other countries and make some money, but they don't bring in billions, domestic and international, like the US.

Look, there are many, many examples I could use right now, but I'll stick with probably the most worldwide known and loved movie in the world. So let me know when India makes a movie even somewhat close to STAR WARS, and then we can talk about them even being top 5 because I would also say the U.K., Canada, and many European countries are close behind America.

The Indian film industry is by far the fastest-growing industry in the world. Recent movies like the Bahubali series have clearly shown that movies with higher budgets are going to come sooner. Then definitely, the US industry needs to come up with great ideas for making good stories and everything as such.

Yes, I do agree that the US is far ahead when it comes to the budget they invest and the number of screens they get worldwide. With that, they also hold the highest-grossing movie. But if you consider the development with respect to the time span, the Indian film industry has grown in an exponential manner.

The Indian film industry has many internal industries like Bollywood, Sandalwood, Tollywood, to name a few. This versatile industry within the country gives you a diverse picture and also showcases the movie buff in every single state, highlighting the movie industry's growth in the country.

At the end, I want to say that if you give another 50 years to this Indian industry, you will see this industry being the epicenter of entertainment in the world!

While I think the US deserves to be at the top of the list, France is a very close second. Cinema was born there with the Lumière brothers, and ever since, they have been making great films like The Rules of the Game, The 400 Blows, and Amélie.

France dominated the film industry in the 20th century and has gained an enormous amount of appreciation for its classics ever since. I will even go on to say that it helped shape American filmmaking.

How are Canada, Australia, Iran, Bangladesh, Italy, and Germany ahead of France? I mean, I am sure there are great Italian and German films, but ahead of French films?

Japan produces the best films from the 1950s to now. Japanese films are so different from other countries, and their visual and emotional impact hits me every time. Many films from Akira Kurosawa, Yasujiro Ozu, and Hayao Miyazaki are truly some of the best in the world, like Seven Samurai, Tokyo Story, or Spirited Away.

Japanese movies are awesome. They cover almost all genres, from crazy to emotional. The movies have proper direction. I have liked almost every Japanese movie I have watched. And believe me, I have watched a lot.

Whether because of or in spite of censorship and social norms, Iranian directors have created more than their fair share of amazing character studies and allegories on meaningful topics. I suspect if there were more films available in the West from Iran, we would appreciate that country's work even more.

Well, I'm Iranian, and I like our movies. I'm also excited about Korean and American movies. But come on, Indian movies? Are they the best? I've just seen three good Indian movies in my whole life. Most of them are ridiculous. Have you seen the movie in which a guy kills people with a banana skin? Isn't it foolish?

There isn't really a 'British cinema' to the same extent as there is a 'French cinema,' for instance, because the British film industry is so interconnected with Hollywood. British actors, directors, cinematographers, and others make films in America, and Hollywood makes films in Britain. Although it's harder to make a case for a distinct British national cinema, it's pretty clear that in terms of filmmaking level and the expertise of film crews, Britain is unrivaled outside Los Angeles.

James Bond, Harry Potter, Monty Python, Wallace and Gromit, Stanley Kubrick's movies (Full Metal Jacket, 2001, Dr. Strangelove, A Clockwork Orange, etc.), The Italian Job ('69), The Wicker Man ('73), In Bruges, Dunkirk, Yellow Submarine, Lawrence of Arabia, The Third Man, Paddington 1 and 2, Chicken Run, Watership Down, The Pink Panther ('63), Breakfast at Tiffany's, and Animal Farm (1954) are some of my favorite movies. And they are all British! Should be number one or two.

Italy is the ultimate filmmaking country. I mean, those guys have directors like Leone, Bertolucci, and Rossellini. Actors and actresses like Marcello Mastroianni and Claudia Cardinale. The best cinematographer (Vittorio Storaro) and the best film composer (Ennio Morricone) are Italians. That should speak for itself. The best of American cinema is directed by Capra, Scorsese, and Coppola, and often stars someone like Pacino or De Niro. Italy, obviously.

Definitely one of the best film cultures worldwide. What makes Italy better than most other countries is that they have both great art films with huge historical importance, with neorealism films and directors like Fellini, Antonioni, Visconti, Pasolini, etc., and also amazing genre films like the Italo Westerns by Leone or Corbucci or the Giallo-Horrors by Dario Argento or Mario Bava.

Best movies in the world... So deep!

Kazakhstan stands out in Central Asian cinema as of late because they are making many period and historical films that are very different from anything else you can find in the world.

Canada is underrated - not as many films, but a number of key classic horror and psychological thrillers such as The Changeling, Pontypool, Ginger Snaps, Videodrome, Evil Woods, Cube, Shiver, The Dark Hour, and so on.

Denis Villeneuve: Arrival, Enemy, Prisoners, and soon the new Blade Runner and Dune. Should be higher with France, its cousin.

Canada gave us awesome directors such as David Cronenberg and James Cameron.

Currently, the USA mainly produces remakes or DEI films for a political agenda. I believe South Korea should be ranked #2. The storytelling and creative, original tales are incredible. Right now, I think they are the best in the industry.

South Korea should be ranked number two, with the U.S. taking number one. The reason the U.S. is above is because of the advancement in movie making. South Koreans are one of the best storytellers in the world. India should be number three. There are good Bollywood gems, but with all their poor movie animations, ridiculous fight scenes, copying, and remakes, I'm shocked India is ranked number one.

All Danish movies with Mads Mikkelsen, the best Actor in the World.

I'd put this country as number one. They take moviemaking very seriously and almost always refuse to produce a bad movie. Pan's Labyrinth by Guillermo del Toro is probably the best film ever made in history, along with a string of some of the best horror films such as The Devil's Backbone, The Platform, and The Orphanage. Good human drama movies like Roma, Volver, and The Motorcycle Diaries also abound.

The country that gave us Pan's Labyrinth. One of my favorite movies of all time. It's really awesome.

Bangladesh should be number one.

The Bangladeshi film industry was one of the best in the '90s. It later declined but has been growing rapidly since 2012.

Pakistan once had such good movies and was taking over the pop scene too. However, due to misguided decisions in politics, it all went downhill. In recent years, Pakistan has made a comeback and is showing improvement. Although some movie trailers have not been appealing in terms of acting quality and music, I would prefer drama serials over any questionable movies until I've seen the movie to judge for myself. My support remains with the Pakistani film industry, and it's refreshing to see Pakistani movies, to be honest.

It is surprising that China is ranked number 20, below many European countries. European films are mostly just uninspired copies of Hollywood films, whereas Chinese films are truly unique and different. The USA and Japan should also be at the top of the list. India should drop down to about 8.

Filmmaking at its very best. Behind Spain, it probably produces the world's best-directed films. Don't stereotype them. Martial art films are just one small genre among hundreds of others. Too many films to name, but check out by director -- Zhang Yimou's films just as a start, Jia Zhangke, Chen Kaige, Zhang Ye, and Lou Ye.

Ingmar Bergman is among the greatest directors of all time, and he is Swedish.

True - Mexico has been significantly influenced by Spanish filmmakers and can claim half of Pan's Labyrinth and The Devil's Backbone. But there are so many more, such as horror classics like Tigers Are Not Afraid and Cronos, as well as some good comedies like El Infierno.

Indie films and romantic comedy films from the Philippines are really commendable! Watch and learn!

The Philippines has unique movies because they are related to the culture, history, and living.

Philippine movies have many meanings and deep meanings about love, life, and more. I am half Chinese, Japanese, Spanish and a little Filipino. But I pride the culture and the movies. It has meaning, not worthless meanings.

An Egyptian movie: Gods of Egypt. The cast is American, and the armies are Egyptians.

Egypt is the leading (and by far the only) country that produces films in the Arabic-speaking world.

Not only that, but Egypt has excelled in making films that artistically reflect its culture and society.

Egyptian comedy films have a great sense of humor that is accepted and loved by all Arabic-speaking audiences, even those living abroad.

The reason Egyptian films lack worldwide recognition is that they are deeply rooted in Egyptian/Arabic culture, making them harder to understand for audiences from different societies or who speak a different language.

As is the case with Hollywood and Bollywood, not all Egyptian films are of the same quality. However, many Egyptian films are excellent. For example:

In modern films:

- 678 (drama) ٦٧٨
- Sugar Murrah (romance) سكر مر
- Blue Elephant (thriller) الفيل الآزرق
- Cousin Girls (comedy) بنات العم
- Kit Kat (comedy/social drama) الكيت كات

In classic films:

- The Nightingale's Prayer (drama) دعاء الكروان
- Zizi's Family (comedy) عائلة زيزي
- Disgrace (drama/comedy) العار

I have to admit, Egypt's weakest film genres are thrillers and action.

Norway makes really great movies. Plus, Norwegian women are gorgeous.