Over 90 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Foreign Films Of 2023
Latest additions: Ballerina, Nowhere, The Peasants
Most divisive: Other People's Children
This year's foreign language movies have been making waves in the industry, which is why we've ranked them from best to worst using votes from cinephiles like you. Spanning every genre, there is something for everyone on this list. From gripping dramas like Alcarràs to unsettling horror movies like Skinamarink, this year has seen an array of international films that are captivating audiences the world over. Whether you are a fan of foreign language movies or want to try something new and exciting, the best 2023 foreign films are sure to leave a lasting impression. But which film will take the top spot on the list? That's where you and your votes can help.
Vote up all you favorite 2023 foreign movies and vote down the ones you think other fans should skip over. This will help determine which films make it into the top 10 on this list. Want to stream one these movies? Look for the Hulu, Amazon Prime, Netflix, HBO Max, Paramount+, or Apple TV+ buttons below each trailer to stream them right now.
During the last days of World War II, a solitary prospector crosses paths with Nazis on a scorched-Earth retreat in northern Finland. When the soldiers decide to steal his gold, they quickly discover they just tangled with no ordinary miner.
Actors: Jorma Tommila, Aksel Hennie, Jack Doolan, Mimosa Willamo, Onni Tommila
Tradition and progress collide in the form of familial drama in this Spanish-Italian film.
A family of peach farmers in the Catalan town of Alcarrás faces an uncertain future when the owner of their large estate dies and his heir decides to sell the land.
Actors: Berta Pipó, Josep Abad, Jordi Pujol Dolcet, Anna Otín, Albert Bosch
This French legal drama is based on a true story about a woman accused of leaving her infant on a beach to be carried out with the tide.
A novelist attends the trial of a woman accused of killing her 15-month-old daughter by abandoning her to the rising tide on a beach in northern France. But as the trial continues, her own family history, doubts, and fears about motherhood are steadily dislodged as the life story of the accused is gradually revealed.
Making its way from South Korea to streaming on Netflix, Jung_E is a surefire sci-fi action film that touches on familiar themes in a new and exciting way.
In a post-apocalyptic near-future, a researcher at an AI lab leads the effort to end a civil war by cloning the brain of a heroic soldier -- her mother.
Actors: Kim Hyun-joo, Kang Su-yeon, Ryu Gyeongsu, Lee Dong-hui, Uhm Ji-won
Following a long spell of unemployment, Haider lands a job at a Bollywood-style burlesque, telling his family he is a theater manager. In actuality, he is a backup dancer and becomes infatuated with a strong-willed trans woman, Biba.
Actors: Ali Junejo, Rasti Farooq, Alina Khan, Sarwat Gilani, Salmaan Peerzada
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