Toronto International Film Festival's Best Movies
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Toronto International Film Festival's Best Movies

Which of these former Toronto International Film Festival premieres do you think deserves top billing?

rank title points votes your vote
1 American Beauty
A suburban father experiencing a midlife crisis decides to turn his life around after becoming infatuated with his daughter's friend. 549 775
2 Hotel Rwanda
The true story of a hotel manager who housed over a thousand Tutsi refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda. 101 439
3 Sideways
Two underachieving middle-aged men embark on a weeklong bachelor-party trip through California's wine country. 94 432
4 The Princess Bride
A classic fairy tale with swordplay, giants, a beautiful princess, and (yes) some kissing, as read by a kindly grandfather. 80 450
5 Up in the Air
Ryan Bingham leads an empty life traveling the country firing people, until his company unexpectedly grounds him. 70 410
6 Crash
Several stories interweave over two days in Los Angeles in a film about racial tensions in the sprawling city. 64 464
7 The Big Chill
Seven former college friends reunite at a South Carolina winter house following the funeral of one of their friends. 11 325
8 The Fisher King
A suicidal radio D.J. finds a new lease on life helping a homeless man whose wife was the victim of murder. 9 307
9 Chariots of Fire
The story of two British track athletes -- one a determined Jew, the other a devout Christian -- who compete in the 1924 Olympics. -12 304
10 Whale Rider
A story of love, rejection, and triumph as a young Maori girl fights to fulfill a destiny her grandfather refuses to recognize. -34 308