Audience reception, critical reception, business and the box office are but a few variables that count for what the creators would call a 'successful' film. And, sometimes there are movies that seem to fit the bill perfectly to deserve recognition as great works of cinema but fall by the wayside. At least, in terms of the number of people who talk about it. So, here are some underrated movies that you probably never heard of and you should check out today. Before The Devil Knows You're Dead (2007). Before The Devil Knows You're Dead has you hanging on its every move by the time you've heard the summary of the plot. Directed by Sidney Lumet, the film revolves around the story of two brothers who deicide to rob their father's jewellery store. The film showcases amazing performances by both Philip Seymour Hoffman and Ethan Hawke.

The Impossible (2012)

The Impossible is a drama thriller directed by J.A. Bayona based on the true story of a tourist family's fight for survival during the Tsunami in Thailand. The film is excellently directed and the performances by Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts are amazing. Tissues if you have issues.

Fearless (1993)

Directed by Peter Weir, Fearless starred Jeff Bridges and featured some of his best work yet. The movie revolves around an air crash survivor who goes through severe behavioural change after the incident. The movie did well enough with an Oscar nomination but somehow fell short of any critical acclaim by popular movie review portals.