Top rated unpleasantly surprising movies that are also most thought-provoking

Check out today’s highest ranked unpleasantly surprising and most thought-provoking movies! Looking for the greatest movies of all times? Here is the list of the best movies that are unpleasantly surprising and most thought-provoking, based on the crowd's interest and popular searches from the country.

1 Palm Springs (2020)

When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.

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2020-07-10 | Comedy / Romance

Cast

Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti

Rating

rating icon 7.323
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People's Taste Ranking

  1. Ranked #1 for
    curveball
  2. Ranked #1 for
    time-loop
  3. Ranked #2 for
    feeling underwhelmed

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2 Long Shot (2019)

Journalist Fred Flarsky reunites with his childhood crush, Charlotte Field, now one of the most influential women in the world. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter — much to the dismay of her trusted advisers.

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2019-05-02 | Comedy / Romance

Cast

Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen

Rating

rating icon 6.736
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People's Taste Ranking

  1. Ranked #1 for
    sparks flying
  2. Ranked #2 for
    huge crush
  3. Ranked #2 for
    ton of laughing

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3 Jojo Rabbit (2019)

A World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother is hiding a young Jewish girl in their attic. Aided only by his idiotic imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler, Jojo must confront his blind nationalism.

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2019-10-18 | Comedy / War

Cast

Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie

Rating

rating icon 8.057
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People's Taste Ranking

  1. Ranked #1 for
    comical
  2. Ranked #1 for
    serious drama
  3. Ranked #1 for
    semi-serious

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4 Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022)

Decades since their successful television series was canceled, Chip has succumbed to a life of suburban domesticity as an insurance salesman. Dale, meanwhile, has had CGI surgery and works the nostalgia convention circuit, desperate to relive his glory days. When a former cast mate mysteriously disappears, Chip and Dale must repair their broken friendship and take on their Rescue Rangers detective personas once again to save their friend’s life.

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2022-05-20 | Animation / Family

Cast

Andy Samberg, John Mulaney

Rating

rating icon 7.033
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People's Taste Ranking

  1. Ranked #1 for
    subverting expectations
  2. Ranked #1 for
    Claymation
  3. Ranked #1 for
    amalgamate

Trailer

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5 The Wretched (2020)

A rebellious teenage boy, struggling with his parent's imminent divorce, encounters a terrifying evil after his next-door neighbor becomes possessed by an ancient witch that feasts on children.

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2020-03-09 | Horror / Mystery

Cast

John-Paul Howard, Piper Curda

Rating

rating icon 6.0
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People's Taste Ranking

  1. Ranked #1 for
    decent
  2. Ranked #1 for
    extra-special
  3. Ranked #1 for
    open for sequel

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6 The Midas Touch (2020)

Felix, a young advertiser, is down on his luck. Ridiculed by his boss and suffering from unrequited love he knows that something has to change, when the chance of a lifetime appears completely out of the blue. He acquires "The Midas Touch" - the ability to conquer every woman with a mere touch. Enjoying life to the fullest for a brief period of time, Felix quickly notices that evil forces are after his new "talent" and "The Midas Touch" soon gets completely out of hand.

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2020-11-20 | Comedy / Horror

Cast

Clayton Nemrow, Tilman Borck

Rating

rating icon 6.3
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People's Taste Ranking

  1. Ranked #1 for
    creative writing
  2. Ranked #1 for
    appropriate casting
  3. Ranked #1 for
    irresistible cast

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7 Knives Out (2019)

When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.

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2019-11-27 | Comedy / Crime

Cast

Daniel Craig, Chris Evans

Rating

rating icon 7.852
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People's Taste Ranking

  1. Ranked #1 for
    large cast
  2. Ranked #1 for
    top-notch casting
  3. Ranked #1 for
    eclectic cast

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8 Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)

As the gang return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. The players will have to brave parts unknown and unexplored in order to escape the world’s most dangerous game.

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2019-12-04 | Adventure / Comedy

Cast

Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart

Rating

rating icon 6.943
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People's Taste Ranking

  1. Ranked #2 for
    tremendously entertaining
  2. Ranked #2 for
    basically a rehash
  3. Ranked #2 for
    adding new dimension

Trailer

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9 Benny Loves You (2019)

Jack, a man desperate to improve his life, throws away his beloved childhood plush, Benny. It’s a move that has disastrous consequences when Benny springs to life with deadly intentions!

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2019-11-21 | Horror / Comedy

Cast

Karl Holt, Claire Catwright

Rating

rating icon 6.1
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People's Taste Ranking

  1. Ranked #1 for
    derisive lines
  2. Ranked #1 for
    top-violence
  3. Ranked #2 for
    creative and original directing

Trailer

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10 Good Boys (2019)

A group of young boys on the cusp of becoming teenagers embark on an epic quest to fix their broken drone before their parents get home.

Info

2019-08-14 | Comedy

Cast

Jacob Tremblay, Brady Noon

Rating

rating icon 6.857
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People's Taste Ranking

  1. Ranked #1 for
    genuinely funny
  2. Ranked #1 for
    slapping knee
  3. Ranked #1 for
    non-stop laughing

Trailer

Good Boys trailer
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