Although it was a tumultuous year for the film industry, 2023 had no shortage of great movies. The SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes may have led to a temporary delay in production, but these strikes only reinforced the importance of giving artists what they were worth. While the year had its fair share of box office disasters, many acclaimed drama films earned significant financial and critical success. It certainly will not be easy for critics and awards pundits to narrow down which films represent the best of the year.