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10 Underrated Movies IMDb Ignores — But GoodScore Loves

February 14, 2026 5 min read

These movies have fewer than 5,000 IMDb votes but score 80+ on GoodScore. They're the definition of hidden gems — critically acclaimed across multiple platforms but somehow flying under the radar. Every one of them deserves to be seen.

How GoodScore works: We combine ratings from IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, and TMDB into a single 0-100 score. Higher = better. No single platform bias.

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777 Charlie

777 Charlie

2022 · 2h 46m · Dir. Kiranraj K

Drama, Adventure, Comedy

90
GoodScore

Dharma is stuck in a rut with his negative and lonely lifestyle and spends each day in the comfort of his loneliness. A pup named Charlie who is naughty and energetic which is a complete contrast with the Dharma’s character enters his life and gives...

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C/o Kancharapalem

C/o Kancharapalem

2018 · 2h 32m · Dir. Venkatesh Maha

Drama, Romance

90
GoodScore

From a schoolboy’s crush to a middle-aged bachelor’s office romance, four love stories spanning age, religion and status unfold in a small Indian town.

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3
Jai Bhim

Jai Bhim

2021 · 2h 44m · Dir. T.J. Gnanavel

Crime, Drama, Mystery

89
GoodScore

A pregnant woman from a primitive tribal community, searches desperately for her husband, who is missing from police custody. So as to find her husband and seek justice for them, as their voice, a High Court advocate rises in support. Will their...

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4
Violet Evergarden: The Movie

Violet Evergarden: The Movie

2020 · 2h 20m · Dir. Taichi Ishidate

Animation, Drama, Fantasy

89
GoodScore

As the world moves on from the war and technological advances bring changes to her life, Violet still hopes to see her lost commanding officer again.

Netflix
5
Bo Burnham: Make Happy

Bo Burnham: Make Happy

2016 · 1h · Dir. Bo Burnham

Comedy, Music

89
GoodScore

Combining his trademark wit and self-deprecating humor with original music, Bo Burnham offers up his unique twist on life in this stand-up special about life, death, sexuality, hypocrisy, mental illness and Pringles cans.

Netflix
6
Lawrence of Arabia

Lawrence of Arabia

1962 · 3h 48m · Dir. David Lean

Adventure, History, War

89
GoodScore

During World War I, English officer Thomas Edward 'T.E.' Lawrence sets out to unite and lead the diverse, often warring, Arab tribes to fight the Turks.

7
Some Like It Hot

Some Like It Hot

1959 · 2h 2m

Comedy, Romance, Crime

89
GoodScore

Two musicians witness a mob hit and need to quickly find a way out of Chicago. Their only opportunity comes in the form of joining an all-girl band as they prepare to leave on a tour. The two disguise themselves as women and struggle to keep their...

8
Bo Burnham: Inside

Bo Burnham: Inside

2021 · 1h 28m · Dir. Bo Burnham

Comedy, Drama

88
GoodScore

Stuck in COVID-19 lockdown, US comedian and musician Bo Burnham attempts to stay sane and happy by writing, shooting and performing a one-man comedy special.

Netflix
9
Mayabazar

Mayabazar

1957 · 3h 1m · Dir. Kadiri Venkata Reddy

Fantasy, Drama, Comedy

88
GoodScore

Balarama promises Subhadra that he'll marry his daughter to her son. But when the Pandavas loses their kingdom to the Kauravas, Balarama breaks his promise.

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10
Bangalore Days

Bangalore Days

2014 · 2h 52m · Dir. Anjali Menon

Drama, Family, Romance

88
GoodScore

A fun roller coaster ride about three young people, Aju, Divya and Kuttan who are cousins, reach Bangalore to dream, discover & explore!

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11
Sairat

Sairat

2016 · 2h 50m · Dir. Nagraj Manjule

Drama, Romance

88
GoodScore

Archi, a local politician’s daughter, and Parshya, a fisherman’s son, fall in love resulting in violence between the families due to the stringent casteism in the village.

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12
2018

2018

2023 · 2h 30m · Dir. Jude Anthany Joseph

Thriller, Action, Adventure

88
GoodScore

A disaster film set during the 2018 Kerala Floods where people from all walks of life faced catastrophic consequences and put in collective efforts to survive the calamity.

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13
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya

The Tale of The Princess Kaguya

2013 · 2h 17m · Dir. Isao Takahata

Animation, Drama, Fantasy

88
GoodScore

Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthrals all who encounter her. But, ultimately, she must confront her fate.

Netflix
14
David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet

David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet

2020 · 1h 23m · Dir. Alastair Fothergill

Documentary, Drama

87
GoodScore

The story of life on our planet by the man who has seen more of the natural world than any other. In more than 90 years, Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world...

Netflix
15
14 Days (Girlfriend Intlo)

14 Days (Girlfriend Intlo)

2025 · 1h 35m · Dir. Sriharsha Manne

Comedy, Romance

87
GoodScore

Harsha gets trapped in his girlfriend Ahana's house with no way of escaping without being seen by her parents.

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