100 movies that frequently appear on “best of all time” lists—from IMDb’s celebrated rankings to Variety’s and Time Out’s critics’ picks. Keep in mind that any list like this is subjective, and the order can vary depending on the source and personal tastes. Enjoy this cinematic journey through films that have made a lasting impact on audiences and culture alike:
The Godfather (1972)
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Schindler’s List (1993)
Raging Bull (1980)
Casablanca (1942)
Citizen Kane (1941)
Gone with the Wind (1939)
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
Vertigo (1958)
The Godfather: Part II (1974)
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)
Goodfellas (1990)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977)
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Se7en (1995)
Apocalypse Now (1979)
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
The Matrix (1999)
Fight Club (1999)
City of God (2002)
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Interstellar (2014)
The Green Mile (1999)
Parasite (2019)
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
The Usual Suspects (1995)
American Beauty (1999)
Memento (2000)
Gladiator (2000)
The Departed (2006)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
Back to the Future (1985)
Alien (1979)
The Shining (1980)
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Whiplash (2014)
Sunset Boulevard (1950)
The Intouchables (2011)
Modern Times (1936)
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
The Pianist (2002)
Rear Window (1954)
The Great Dictator (1940)
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
Bicycle Thieves (1948)
The Lives of Others (2006)
Paths of Glory (1957)
City Lights (1931)
Double Indemnity (1944)
Aliens (1986)
The Sound of Music (1965)
The Seventh Seal (1957)
The Maltese Falcon (1941)
Jaws (1975)
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Chinatown (1974)
Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)
The Apartment (1960)
Some Like It Hot (1959)
The Truman Show (1998)
Fargo (1996)
The Big Lebowski (1998)
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006)
No Country for Old Men (2007)
The Social Network (2010)
Spirited Away (2001)
Blade Runner (1982)
The Dark Knight (2008)
The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
Amadeus (1984)
The Prestige (2006)
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
The Revenant (2015)
Casino (1995)
Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
Requiem for a Dream (2000)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
Scarface (1983)
The Thing (1982)
Hotel Rwanda (2004)
12 Angry Men (1957)
Taxi Driver (1976)
The Searchers (1956)
Annie Hall (1977)
Doctor Zhivago (1965)
Good Will Hunting (1997)
Inception (2010)
Django Unchained (2012)
Braveheart (1995)
Spartacus (1960)
Rocky (1976)
The Elephant Man (1980)
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
The King’s Speech (2010)
Midnight Cowboy (1969)
Each movie on this list is celebrated for its unique contribution to storytelling, technical craftsmanship, and cultural influence. From timeless classics like Citizen Kane and 12 Angry Men to more recent masterpieces like Parasite and Avengers: Endgame, this list is designed to spark debate and inspire both longtime cinephiles and newcomers alike.
A Few More Thoughts: Cinema is as diverse as the audiences it serves. Whether you lean toward the gritty realism of Taxi Driver or the fantastical realms of Spirited Away, exploration of these films can deepen your appreciation for the art form. If you’re curious about a deep dive into any specific title’s legacy or behind-the-scenes stories, there’s a rich world of analysis waiting to be uncovered.
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