Lists
- Darren Hughes: Favorite Theatrical/VOD Releases of 2021
- Vulture: Bilge Ebiri: The Best Movies of 2021
- Artforum: John Waters: Best Films of 2021
- Cahiers du Cinéma: Top Ten Films of 2021
- Les Inrocks: Emily Barnett: Top 10 Films of 2021
- Hyperallergic: Our Top 10 Films of 2021
- World of Reel: Jordan Ruimy: The 10 Best Movies of 2021
- Screen Slate: Best Movies of 2021
- Les Inrocks: 20 Essential Films of 2021
- Screen Slate: Chloe Lizotte: Best Movies of 2021
- Film Comment Poll: Best Films of 2021
- Sight & Sound Poll: Christina Newland: Best Films of 2021
- RogerEbert.com: Ben Kenigsberg: Top Ten Films of 2021
- A.V. Club: Mike D’Angelo: The Best Films of 2021
- Reverse Shot: Best Films of 2021
- The Ringer: Adam Nayman: The Best Movies of 2021
- A.V. Club: Charles Bramesco: The Best Films of 2021
- Hollywood Reporter: Jon Frosch: Best Films of 2021
- Cinema Scope: Top Ten Films of 2021
- Little White Lies: The 30 Best Films of 2021
- Sight & Sound Poll: The 50 Best Films of 2021
- Film Comment Poll: Florence Almozini: Best Films of 2021
- Filmspotting: Adam Kempenaar: Top 10 Films of 2021
- Artforum: Cassie da Costa: Best Films of 2021
- The Next Picture Show: Tasha Robinson: Top Ten Films of 2021
- Film Stage: Top 50 Films of 2021
- A.V. Club: Vikram Murthi: The Best Films of 2021
- The Playlist: The 25 Best Films Of 2021
- Decider: Best Movies of 2021
- A.V. Club: The Best Films of 2021
- The Skinny: Films of 2021
- Scout Tafoya: My Favourite Films of 2021
- In Review Online: Top 25 Films of 2021
- IndieWire Poll: Best Films of 2021
- Guardian: The 50 Best Films of 2021
- RogerEbert.com: The Ten Best Films of 2021
- Los Angeles Times: Justin Chang: The Best Movies of 2021
- New York Times: A.O. Scott: Best Movies of 2021
- RogerEbert.com: Matt Zoller Seitz: Top Ten Films of 2021
- ScreenCrush: Matt Singer: The Best Movies of 2021
- Jordan Cronk: Top Ten Films of 2021
- La Internacional Cinéfila Poll: Best Movies of 2021
- The Reveal: Scott Tobias: The Best Films of 2021
- The Reveal: Keith Phipps: The Best Films of 2021
- Benoit Rouilly: Top 10 Films of 2021
- Polygon: The Best Movies of 2021
- Glenn Kenny: Notable Film Releases of 2021
- AP: Jake Coyle: Best Films of 2021
- Ty Burr: The Best Movies of 2021
- Screen Queens: Top 10 Films of 2021