Yahoo Movies The 20 most searched for movies of 2019
- 1/20
20. 'Glass'
M. Night Shyamalan brought his cult fanbase together with this mash-up of Split and Unbreakable, starring three major A-listers in James McAvoy, Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson. (Credit: Universal/Disney)Yahoo Movies UK - 2/20
19. 'Shazam!'
Warner Bros changed tack with a brighter, funnier superhero effort, starring Zachary Levi as the superhero previously known as Captain Marvel. The movie went down well, achieving real buzz from fans and critics. (Credit: Warner Bros)Yahoo Movies UK - 3/20
18. 'Frozen 2'
The original Frozen was a phenomenon on a scale nobody expected, but everyone was keen to know all about the sequel. Thankfully, it lived up to expectations and more is almost certainly coming. (Credit: Disney)Yahoo Movies UK 
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- 4/20
17. 'Alita: Battle Angel'
The long-gestating James Cameron production, adapted from a cyberpunk manga classic, was savaged by critics on release, but earned itself an army of online superfans. (Credit: Fox)Yahoo Movies UK - 5/20
16. 'Rocketman'
In the wake of Bohemian Rhapsody's Oscar success, all eyes turned to Elton John biopic Rocketman, which turned the pop legend's songbook into a fun, no holds barred musical biography. (Credit: Paramount)Yahoo Movies UK - 6/20
15. 'Yesterday'
The music of the Beatles, and the presence of Ed Sheeran, drove audiences to Danny Boyle's feel-good tale, penned by romcom expert Richard Curtis. The mysterious John Lennon cameo - almost certainly Robert Carlyle - also had people intrigued. (Credit: Universal)Yahoo Movies UK Yahoo News is better in the app
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- 7/20
14. 'It: Chapter Two'
The first half of Andy Muschietti's Stephen King adaptation was a massive commercial hit, leaving audiences anxiously waiting to see how the story would conclude with this epic second installment. (Credit: Warner Bros)Yahoo Movies UK - 8/20
13. 'Aladdin'
With jokes about Will Smith's genie circulating on social media for weeks, people were intrigued to see how Guy Ritchie's take on the animated classic turned out. It went on to be a monster, billion-dollar hit.(Credit: Disney)Yahoo Movies UK - 9/20
12. 'Fisherman's Friends'
An amiable British cast told the rags-to-riches story of a popular Cornish singing group in this semi-fictionalised tale of their rise to the top. It debuted at number two in the UK box office chart, only topped by superhero behemoth Captain Marvel. (Credit: EFD)Yahoo Movies UK Yahoo News is better in the app
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- 10/20
11. 'The Favourite'
A decidedly odd historical drama helmed by offbeat Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos didn't seem primed for mainstream appeal. But a starry cast and, most importantly, an Oscar win for national treasure Olivia Colman drove plenty of interest to this treat of a movie. (Credit: Fox)Yahoo Movies UK - 11/20
10. 'Toy Story 4'
The beloved toys came back for a fourth installment almost nobody really wanted, but Pixar stuck the landing as they always do. Audiences were pleased, critics were pleased and the penny-counters at Disney were very happy indeed. (Credit: Pixar)Yahoo Movies UK - 12/20
9. 'John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum'
Keanu Reeves has been everywhere this year, shooting a Bill & Ted sequel and keeping a busy schedule as the Internet's Boyfriend™, even if he's not aware of it. No wonder people are searching for the movie in which he kills a load of criminals with library books. (Credit: Lionsgate)Yahoo Movies UK Yahoo News is better in the app
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- 13/20
8. 'Joker'
With its darker take on the comic book movie, as well as the instantly iconic status of its protagonist's unique style and the controversy surrounding its release, Joker stands as one of the year's most significant cultural events. (Credit: Warner Bros)Yahoo Movies UK - 14/20
7. 'Cats'
Let's face it. People just want to know what on Earth is going on with this curiosity. (Credit: Universal)Yahoo Movies UK - 15/20
6. 'Green Book'
Engulfed in a storm of controversy for its based-on-truth portrayal of a racist driver's relationship with a black pianist, it became even more of a lightning rod when it won the Oscar for Best Picture. (Credit: eOne)Yahoo Movies UK Yahoo News is better in the app
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- 16/20
5. 'Captain Marvel'
Marvel's first solo female superhero was beloved by many, but also became a focal point of ire by a cabal of online misogynists who took exception to star Brie Larson's feminist politics. Either way, the film was a major talking point. (Credit: Disney/Marvel)Yahoo Movies UK - 17/20
4. 'Mary Queen of Scots'
The Tudor period of history always captures the attention of British audiences and, coupled with A-list figures Margot Robbie and Saoirse Ronan in dramatic make-up, it couldn't fail to be noticed. (Credit: Universal)Yahoo Movies UK - 18/20
3. 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'
The conclusion of a 42-year franchise, The Rise of Skywalker is a goodbye for fans all over the world to the galaxy far, far away. And after the divisive backlash around The Last Jedi, nobody really knew how it would turn out. (Credit: Disney/Lucasfilm)Yahoo Movies UK Yahoo News is better in the app
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- 19/20
2. 'Downton Abbey'
Never underestimate the popularity of the Crawleys. Beating Star Wars to nab second place is the big screen transfer of ITV's cosiest prestige drama. The film was a huge hit and a sequel is, inevitably, on the way. (Credit: Universal)Yahoo Movies UK - 20/20
1. 'Avengers: Endgame'
The culmination of a decade-long onslaught of superhero stories, Endgame was the epitome of a satisfying final chapter and it became the highest-grossing movie ever made. The future may be bright, or it may not be, but things certainly won't be the same. (Credit: Disney/Marvel)Yahoo Movies UK
Tom Beasley
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There have been some massive movies in 2019, with some of them ripe for controversy and others simply raking in box office dollars to an unprecedented extent. Elsewhere, master filmmakers have taken on bold, distinct properties and we had one of the most divisive and unusual awards seasons in living memory.
But which films have really struck a chord with people? We’ve crunched the numbers and created a list of the most searched for movies on Yahoo in 2019.
Based on millions of searches, here are the films people were looking for this year.
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