
From stunning biopics to action-packed westerns to jump scares, there was something for everyone in 2021. With the world still in lockdown for the first half of the year, streaming was still king, which means audiences got more variety and choice than ever before. With streaming services more likely to grant opportunities to Black films, it wasn’t easy to come up with our best of the year. We were tempted to make it the all Idris Elba edition this time, but just narrowly resisted the urge. With that in mind, please enjoy the best movies of 2021.