Lists
- Esquire: Nick Schager: The Best Movies of 2021
- Combustible Celluloid: Jeffrey M. Anderson: The Ten Best Films of 2021
- RogerEbert.com: Abby Olcese: Top Ten Films of 2021
- Good Morning America: Peter Travers: 10 Best Movies of 2021
- A.V. Club: Caroline Siede: The Best Films of 2021
- CBS News: David Morgan: The 10 Best Films of 2021
- Artforum: John Waters: Best Films of 2021
- Time: Stephanie Zacharek: The 10 Best Movies of 2021
- Hollywood Reporter: David Rooney: Best Films of 2021
- Chicago Tribune: Michael Phillips: Top 10 Best Movies of 2021
- A.V. Club: Jesse Hassenger: The Best Films of 2021
- A.V. Club: Noel Murray: The Best Films of 2021
- IndieWire Poll: Best Films of 2021
- A.V. Club: The Best Films of 2021
- David Ehrlich: The 25 Best Films of 2021
- Little White Lies: The 30 Best Films of 2021
- Robert Daniels: Top 50 Films of 2021
- Guardian: The 50 Best Films of 2021
- Film Stage: Top 50 Films of 2021
- Scout Tafoya: My Favourite Films of 2021
- Deadline: Todd McCarthy: Best Movies Of 2021
- Ty Burr: The Best Movies of 2021
- Barack Obama: Favorite Movies of 2021
- Glenn Kenny: Notable Film Releases of 2021
- Los Angeles Times: Justin Chang: The Best Movies of 2021
- RogerEbert.com: Nell Minow: Top Ten Films of 2021
- New York Times: A.O. Scott: Best Movies of 2021
- The Next Picture Show: Tasha Robinson: Top Ten Films of 2021