The Studio Arc

Each bar is a film. Height shows the rating — see how the studio's output has evolved.

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Film Engagement

High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

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Studio Consistency

Some studios are remarkably consistent. Others are a roll of the dice. Each dot is a film — clustered dots mean steady quality, scattered dots mean anything goes.

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Film Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential films — and the ones to skip.

#1
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 9.0

As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.​

#2
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 8.9

Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.

#3
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 8.8

Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers--Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor. Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard.

4 District 9 7.9
5 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 7.8
6 The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 7.8
7 Braindead 7.4
8 The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies 7.4
9 The Adventures of Tintin 7.3
10 Heavenly Creatures 7.2

Lowlights

14 Mortal Engines 6.1

Many thousands of years in the future, Earth’s cities roam the globe on huge wheels, devouring each other in a struggle for ever diminishing resources. On one of these massive traction cities, the old London, Tom Natsworthy has an unexpected encounter with a mysterious young woman from the wastelands who will change the course of his life forever.

10 Heavenly Creatures 7.2
11 King Kong 7.2
12 The Frighteners 7.1
13 The Lovely Bones 6.6

All Films

All rated films, in release order.

1
7.4
Braindead

Braindead

1992
2
7.2
Heavenly Creatures

Heavenly Creatures

1994
3
7.1
The Frighteners

The Frighteners

1996
4
8.9
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001
5
8.8
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2002
6
9.0
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

2003
7
7.2
King Kong

King Kong

2005
8
7.9
District 9

District 9

2009
9
6.6
The Lovely Bones

The Lovely Bones

2009
10
7.3
The Adventures of Tintin

The Adventures of Tintin

2011
11
7.8
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

2012
12
7.8
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

2013
13
7.4
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

2014
14
6.1
Mortal Engines

Mortal Engines

2018