.Christopher Nolan’s movies have consistently challenged audiences, refusing to let go once they’ve drawn you into their intricate worlds. He approaches each project with the care and precision of someone nurturing a deeply personal creation—crafting his films like they are his own children, demanding nothing short of perfection. From his early short films that left viewers scratching their heads and questioning their sanity to grand, mind-bending epics that take you across time and space, Nolan has come a long way as a filmmaker. We took a deep dive into his filmography and ranked all of Christopher Nolan’s movies—from his most experimental efforts to his most masterful achievements.

12. Tenet (2020)

Tenet is a sheer spectacle if not anything else. The kind of scope and scale that Nolan’s film carries within itself can shiver you to the bone. This is the exact reason why it also ends...