Highest-Rated Movies about 'Year 1937'

Chinatown (1974), Yip Man (2008), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), Never Look Away (2018), Suddenly, Last Summer (1959), Death on the Nile (1978), The Age of Adaline (2015), John Rabe (2009) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Year 1937 movies.

#16. Cronos (1993)

Storyline: In 1536, in Veracruz, Mexico, during the Inquisition, an alchemist builds a mysterious and sophisticated device named Cronos to provide eternal life to the owner. In the present days, the antiques dealer Jesus Gris finds Cronos hidden inside an ancient statue while cleaning it with his granddaughter Aurora. He accidentally triggers the device and soon his wife Mercedes and he note that he has a younger appearance. Out of the blue, the stranger Angel de la Guardia visits Gris's shop and buys the old statue. On the next day, Gris finds his shop trashed and Angel's card on the floor. He pays a visit to Angel that introduces him to the eccentric millionaire De la Guardia that explains the healing power and the eternal life given by Cronos. Angel is sent by De la Guardia to hunt down Gris to get Cronos no matter the costs.

Plot Keywords: hopscotch, altar, artifact, auction, bare butt, barefoot, beating ...

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#17. Midway (2019)

Storyline: MIDWAY centers on the Battle of Midway, a clash between the American fleet and the Imperial Japanese Navy which marked a pivotal turning point in the Pacific Theater during WWII. The film, based on the real-life events of this heroic feat, tells the story of the leaders and soldiers who used their instincts, fortitude and bravery to overcome the odds.

Plot Keywords: world war two, based on true story, 1940s, u.s. military, warplane, chinese, village ...

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#18. The Grandmaster (2013)

Storyline: Ip Man's peaceful life in Foshan changes after Gong Yutian seeks an heir for his family in Southern China. Ip Man then meets Gong Er who challenges him for the sake of regaining her family's honor. After the Second Sino-Japanese War, Ip Man moves to Hong Kong and struggles to provide for his family. In the mean time, Gong Er chooses the path of vengeance after her father was killed by Ma San.

Plot Keywords: sword, candle, execution, shooting, monkey, camera, photographer ...

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#20. Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk (2016)

Storyline: 2-time Academy Award® winner Ang Lee brings his extraordinary vision to Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk, based on the widely-acclaimed, bestselling novel. The film is told from the view of 19-year-old private Billy Lynn (newcomer Joe Alwyn) who, along with fellow soldiers, is hailed as a 'hero' after a harrowing Iraq battle. He'is brought home for a victory tour. Through flashbacks, the film reveals what really happened to the squad - contrasting the realities of the war with America's perceptions. The film also stars Kristen Stewart, Chris Tucker, Garrett Hedlund, with Vin Diesel, and Steve Martin.

Plot Keywords: based on novel, flashback, iraq war, character name in title, cheerleader, stadium, limousine ...

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#21. Amelia (2009)

Storyline: Amelia Earhart, a Kansas girl, discovers the thrill of aviation at age 23, and within 12 years has progressed to winning the Distinguished Flying Cross for being the first woman to pilot a plane solo across the Atlantic Ocean. At age 39, she sets out on an attempt to circumnavigate the globe, an adventure that catapults her into aviation myth.

Plot Keywords: mirror, motorcycle, motorcycle with a sidecar, rain, cigarette smoking, underwear, earphones ...

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#22. There Be Dragons (2011)

Storyline: A young journalist long ago rejected by his now aged and dying father finds himself investigating one of his father's former friends, a candidate for canonization. Uncovering the two men's complicated relationship from childhood through the horrors of the Spanish Civil War unveils a compelling drama filled with passion, betrayal, love, and religion. An action packed story set during a murderous time in history that ultimately serves the present by revealing the importance and timeless power of forgiveness.

Plot Keywords: spanish civil war, forgiveness, communism, catholic, saint, betrayal, journalist ...

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