300 Best Movies of All Time

Welcome to the 300 highest-rated movies of all time, as reviewed and championed by Tomatometer-approved critics and Rotten Tomatoes users.

How are the movies ranked? First, every movie here is Certified Fresh. (Learn more on the About page.) Then we applied our recommendation formula, which considers a movie’s Tomatometer rating with assistance from your votes on the Popcornmeter, illuminating beloved sentiment from all sides. Critics-certified, audience-approved!

Other factors weighing into the recommendation formula: a movie’s number of critics reviews, the number of Popcornmeter votes, and its year of release. An editorial pass is reserved to finesse the final list, which includes minimum thresholds for each of the data categories.

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97% The Godfather (1972)

2.

99% Casablanca (1942)

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99% L.A. Confidential (1997)

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100% Seven Samurai (1954)

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99% Parasite (2019)

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98% Schindler's List (1993)

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96% Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

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98% Chinatown (1974)

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99% On the Waterfront (1954)

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100% Toy Story 2 (1999)

(Photo by Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett Collection. L.A. CONFIDENTIAL.)

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98% Rear Window (1954)

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99% The Battle of Algiers (1966)

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98% Modern Times (1936)

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99% Finding Nemo (2003)

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99% How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

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98% Toy Story 3 (2010)

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98% Up (2009)

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99% All About Eve (1950)

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99% Godzilla Minus One (2023)

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100% Toy Story (1995)

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100% Singin' in the Rain (1952)

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99% The Wrestler (2008)

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97% Spotlight (2015)

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99% A Separation (2011)

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97% Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)

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100% 12 Angry Men (1957)

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100% The Philadelphia Story (1940)

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96% Spirited Away (2001)

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98% Inside Out (2015)

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99% The Third Man (1949)

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97% Coco (2017)

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98% Zootopia (2016)

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98% Sunset Boulevard (1950)

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99% Citizen Kane (1941)

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96% The Godfather, Part II (1974)

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99% Selma (2014)

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98% Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018)

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100% Cool Hand Luke (1967)

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96% Toy Story 4 (2019)

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99% Shoplifters (2018)

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100% Three Colors: Red (1994)

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97% Annie Hall (1977)

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97% Knives Out (2019)

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98% Let the Right One In (2008)

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99% Paddington 2 (2017)

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98% The Wizard of Oz (1939)

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98% Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)

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97% Jaws (1975)

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100% M (1931)

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95% The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

(Photo by Paramount/ Courtesy Everett Collection. REAR WINDOW.)

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97% Psycho (1960)

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99% The Maltese Falcon (1941)

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93% Alien (1979)

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97% North by Northwest (1959)

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97% The Holdovers (2023)

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97% Double Indemnity (1944)

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98% It Happened One Night (1934)

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96% The Wild Robot (2024)

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98% All About My Mother (1999)

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100% The Kid (1921)

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99% Bicycle Thieves (1948)

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98% Short Term 12 (2013)

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98% Get Out (2017)

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99% The 400 Blows (1959)

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97% Metropolis (1927)

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98% Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)

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100% The Wages of Fear (1953)

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100% Grave of the Fireflies (1988)

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96% Argo (2012)

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97% Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)

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96% Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)

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100% Before Sunrise (1995)

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98% The Last Picture Show (1971)

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94% The Dark Knight (2008)

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97% Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

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100% The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)

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98% The Big Sick (2017)

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97% The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)

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100% Tampopo (1985)

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100% The Gold Rush (1925)

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98% A Hard Day's Night (1964)

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98% Your Name (2016)

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95% The Pianist (2002)

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100% Tokyo Story (1953)

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96% Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

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98% Pather Panchali (1955)

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98% The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)

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100% Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949)

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98% All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)

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95% Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)

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97% Once (2007)

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100% Witness for the Prosecution (1957)

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99% His Girl Friday (1940)

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99% The Shop Around the Corner (1940)

95.

100% Nights of Cabiria (1957)

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100% Laura (1944)

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100% Fanny and Alexander (1982)

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96% The Social Network (2010)

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100% Stalker (1979)

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100% A Man Escaped (1956)

(Photo by Dreamworks/ Courtesy Everett Collection. THE WILD ROBOT.)

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97% Army of Shadows (1969)

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100% Rome, Open City (1945)

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97% Good Will Hunting (1997)

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98% La Strada (1954)

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94% Goodfellas (1990)

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98% Rebecca (1940)

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95% The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

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100% The Terminator (1984)

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98% Ikiru (1952)

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92% Le Samouraï (1967)

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95% Beauty and the Beast (1991)

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100% Anatomy of a Murder (1959)

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96% Monsters, Inc. (2001)

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99% Eighth Grade (2018)

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95% 12 Years a Slave (2013)

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95% Pan's Labyrinth (2006)

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99% The Lady Eve (1941)

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97% Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)

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99% 007: Goldfinger (1964)

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99% Lady Bird (2017)

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96% Persepolis (2007)

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94% Star Trek (2009)

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97% Hell or High Water (2016)

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94% Memento (2000)

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96% Catch Me if You Can (2002)

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94% Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

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100% Shadow of a Doubt (1943)

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97% Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)

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96% Ratatouille (2007)

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97% Brooklyn (2015)

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94% Saving Private Ryan (1998)

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100% The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)

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94% Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

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95% WALL-E (2008)

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100% I Am Cuba (1964)

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97% Maria Full of Grace (2004)

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100% Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974)

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96% The Iron Giant (1999)

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98% The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928)

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94% The King's Speech (2010)

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93% Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

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96% The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)

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97% The Farewell (2019)

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100% The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

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94% Whiplash (2014)

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99% Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)

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96% The Insider (1999)

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92% Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

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98% Das Boot (1981)

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100% Pinocchio (1940)

(Photo by Fox Searchlight/ Courtesy Everett Collection. BROOKLYN.)

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93% Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)

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96% Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

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96% Aladdin (1992)

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94% Avengers: Endgame (2019)

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98% Rashomon (1950)

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97% Touch of Evil (1958)

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94% Iron Man (2008)

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95% Little Women (2019)

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96% The Handmaiden (2016)

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98% The Band's Visit (2007)

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96% Ran (1985)

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96% The Hurt Locker (2008)

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98% The Red Shoes (1948)

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100% Leave No Trace (2018)

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94% Casino Royale (2006)

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100% Top Hat (1935)

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98% The Conformist (1970)

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95% The Artist (2011)

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96% Unforgiven (1992)

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97% King Kong (1933)

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98% Strangers on a Train (1951)

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97% Halloween (1978)

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96% Paths of Glory (1957)

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96% A Prophet (2009)

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98% Children of Paradise (1945)

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94% Before Sunset (2004)

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98% Sunrise (1927)

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97% Quiz Show (1994)

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92% Pulp Fiction (1994)

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95% A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)

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95% Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

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96% The LEGO Movie (2014)

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95% Soul (2020)

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93% One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

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95% Creed (2015)

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98% Sweet Smell of Success (1957)

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96% La Haine (1995)

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97% Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)

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96% The Princess Bride (1987)

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99% Starred Up (2013)

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94% John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)

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92% Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

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98% Monsieur Lazhar (2011)

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94% Aliens (1986)

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97% Sideways (2004)

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93% The Lion King (1994)

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96% Life of Brian (1979)

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98% Before Midnight (2013)

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98% A Fistful of Dollars (1964)

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100% Sullivan's Travels (1941)

(Photo by Lionsgate/ Courtesy Everett Collection. JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4.)

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96% BlacKkKlansman (2018)

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95% Fargo (1996)

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100% The Grapes of Wrath (1940)

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97% The Lost Weekend (1945)

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95% Sing Street (2016)

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97% Boyhood (2014)

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97% 8 1/2 (1963)

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100% Battleship Potemkin (1925)

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95% Marriage Story (2019)

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95% Lost in Translation (2003)

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97% The French Connection (1971)

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92% The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

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96% Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)

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94% The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

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95% Moana (2016)

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97% Sling Blade (1996)

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97% Grand Illusion (1937)

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98% The Thin Man (1934)

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94% The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007)

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98% The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972)

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94% The Truman Show (1998)

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96% The Red Circle (1970)

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92% Ford v Ferrari (2019)

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97% Three Colors: Blue (1993)

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95% The Straight Story (1999)

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100% Au Hasard Balthazar (1966)

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95% True Grit (2010)

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93% Room (2015)

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96% Mother (2009)

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97% Rosemary's Baby (1968)

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100% Local Hero (1983)

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93% Oppenheimer (2023)

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95% Diabolique (1955)

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93% Logan (2017)

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98% Playtime (1967)

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96% A Quiet Place (2018)

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97% A Night at the Opera (1935)

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95% Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

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92% In the Mood for Love (2000)

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96% In the Heat of the Night (1967)

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93% Hidden Figures (2016)

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98% Umberto D (1952)

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98% My Left Foot (1989)

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97% Bringing Up Baby (1938)

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97% Sense and Sensibility (1995)

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95% Call Me by Your Name (2017)

247.

93% Air (2023)

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98% Brazil (1985)

249.

92% Dune: Part Two (2024)

250.

92% Shaun of the Dead (2004)

(Photo by Fox/courtesy Everett Collection. LOGAN.)

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96% Yojimbo (1961)

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93% The Sting (1973)

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96% Roman Holiday (1953)

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91% The Departed (2006)

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96% Boyz N the Hood (1991)

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93% Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

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97% The Manchurian Candidate (1962)

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98% Day for Night (1973)

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97% Badlands (1973)

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93% Amores perros (2000)

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94% The Triplets of Belleville (2003)

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94% It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

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92% The Lives of Others (2006)

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95% Some Like It Hot (1959)

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93% Princess Mononoke (1997)

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92% Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

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92% The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)

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91% Almost Famous (2000)

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95% Young Frankenstein (1974)

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93% Back to the Future (1985)

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96% This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

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94% Wild Tales (2014)

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94% Die Hard (1988)

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96% Aguirre: The Wrath of God (1972)

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96% To Be or Not to Be (1942)

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93% The Apartment (1960)

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91% City of God (2002)

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94% White Heat (1949)

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96% The Big Sleep (1946)

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96% Andrei Rublev (1966)

281.

95% City Lights (1931)

282.

95% Being There (1979)

283.

91% Hotel Rwanda (2004)

284.

92% Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)

285.

95% Breathless (1959)

286.

95% Wings of Desire (1987)

287.

91% Marvel's the Avengers (2012)

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94% Run Lola Run (1998)

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96% Throne of Blood (1957)

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94% All the President's Men (1976)

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92% Raging Bull (1980)

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91% Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)

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96% The Hidden Fortress (1958)

294.

90% Apocalypse Now (1979)

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96% Beauty and the Beast (1946)

296.

96% The Killing (1956)

297.

90% Amélie (2001)

298.

96% Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928)

299.

94% Central Station (1998)

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89% Taxi Driver (1976)

Read on for an expanded look at the top 50 movies, and then on to the second page for the next top 250 movies.

#1

The Godfather (1972)
Tomatometer icon 97%

#1
Critics Consensus: One of Hollywood's greatest critical and commercial successes, The Godfather gets everything right; not only did the movie transcend expectations, it established new benchmarks for American cinema.
Synopsis: Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, this mob drama, based on Mario Puzo's novel of [More]
Starring: Marlon Brando , Al Pacino , James Caan , Richard S. Castellano
Directed By: Francis Ford Coppola

#2

Casablanca (1942)
Tomatometer icon 99%

#2
Critics Consensus: An undisputed masterpiece and perhaps Hollywood's quintessential statement on love and romance, Casablanca has only improved with age, boasting career-defining performances from Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman.
Synopsis: Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), who owns a nightclub in Casablanca, discovers his old flame Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) is in town [More]
Starring: Humphrey Bogart , Ingrid Bergman , Paul Henreid , Claude Rains
Directed By: Michael Curtiz

#3

L.A. Confidential (1997)
Tomatometer icon 99%

#3
Critics Consensus: Taut pacing, brilliantly dense writing and Oscar-worthy acting combine to produce a smart, popcorn-friendly thrill ride.
Synopsis: Three policemen, each with his own motives and obsessions, tackle the corruption surrounding an unsolved murder at a downtown Los [More]
Starring: Kevin Spacey , Russell Crowe , Guy Pearce , James Cromwell
Directed By: Curtis Hanson

#4

Seven Samurai (1954)
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#4
Critics Consensus: Arguably Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece, The Seven Samurai is an epic adventure classic with an engrossing story, memorable characters, and stunning action sequences that make it one of the most influential films ever made.
Synopsis: A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandits, [More]
Starring: Toshiro Mifune , Takashi Shimura , Yoshio Inaba , Seiji Miyaguchi
Directed By: Akira Kurosawa

#5

Parasite (2019)
Tomatometer icon 99%

#5
Critics Consensus: An urgent, brilliantly layered look at timely social themes, Parasite finds writer-director Bong Joon Ho in near-total command of his craft.
Synopsis: Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan. [More]
Starring: Song Kang-ho , Lee Sun-kyun , Jo Yeo-jeong , Choi Woo-sik
Directed By: Bong Joon Ho

#6

Schindler's List (1993)
Tomatometer icon 98%

#6
Critics Consensus: Schindler's List blends the abject horror of the Holocaust with Steven Spielberg's signature tender humanism to create the director's dramatic masterpiece.
Synopsis: Businessman Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson) arrives in Krakow in 1939, ready to make his fortune from World War II, which [More]
Starring: Liam Neeson , Ben Kingsley , Ralph Fiennes , Caroline Goodall
Directed By: Steven Spielberg

#7

Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
Tomatometer icon 96%

#7
Critics Consensus: Top Gun: Maverick pulls off a feat even trickier than a 4G inverted dive, delivering a long-belated sequel that surpasses its predecessor in wildly entertaining style.
Synopsis: After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is [More]
Starring: Tom Cruise , Miles Teller , Jennifer Connelly , Jon Hamm
Directed By: Joseph Kosinski

#8

Chinatown (1974)
Tomatometer icon 98%

#8
Critics Consensus: As bruised and cynical as the decade that produced it, this noir classic benefits from Robert Towne's brilliant screenplay, director Roman Polanski's steady hand, and wonderful performances from Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway.
Synopsis: When Los Angeles private eye J.J. Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband's activities, [More]
Starring: Jack Nicholson , Faye Dunaway , John Huston , Perry Lopez
Directed By: Roman Polanski

#9

On the Waterfront (1954)
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#9
Critics Consensus: With his electrifying performance in Elia Kazan's thought-provoking, expertly constructed melodrama, Marlon Brando redefined the possibilities of acting for film and helped permanently alter the cinematic landscape.
Synopsis: Dockworker Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando) had been an up-and-coming boxer until powerful local mob boss Johnny Friendly (Lee J. Cobb) [More]
Starring: Marlon Brando , Eva Marie Saint , Karl Malden , Lee J. Cobb
Directed By: Elia Kazan

#10

Toy Story 2 (1999)
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#10
Critics Consensus: The rare sequel that arguably improves on its predecessor, Toy Story 2 uses inventive storytelling, gorgeous animation, and a talented cast to deliver another rich moviegoing experience for all ages.
Synopsis: Woody (Tom Hanks) is stolen from his home by toy dealer Al McWhiggin (Wayne Knight), leaving Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) [More]
Starring: Tom Hanks , Tim Allen , Joan Cusack , Kelsey Grammer
Directed By: Ash Brannon , John Lasseter , Lee Unkrich

#11

Rear Window (1954)
Tomatometer icon 98%

#11
Critics Consensus: Hitchcock exerted full potential of suspense in this masterpiece.
Synopsis: A newspaper photographer with a broken leg passes time recuperating by observing his neighbors through his window. He sees what [More]
Starring: James Stewart , Grace Kelly , Wendell Corey , Raymond Burr
Directed By: Alfred Hitchcock

#12

The Battle of Algiers (1966)
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#12
Critics Consensus: A documentary-like depiction of a nation's real-life efforts to expel a colonizing force, The Battle of Algiers puts viewers on the front lines with gripping realism.
Synopsis: Paratrooper commander Colonel Mathieu (Jean Martin), a former French Resistance fighter during World War II, is sent to 1950s Algeria [More]
Starring: Jean Martin , Yacef Saadi , Brahim Haggiag , Tommaso Neri
Directed By: Gillo Pontecorvo

#13

Modern Times (1936)
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#13
Critics Consensus: A slapstick skewering of industrialized America, Modern Times is as politically incisive as it is laugh-out-loud hilarious.
Synopsis: This comedic masterpiece finds the iconic Little Tramp (Charlie Chaplin) employed at a state-of-the-art factory where the inescapable machinery completely [More]
Starring: Charlie Chaplin , Paulette Goddard , Henry Bergman , Tiny Sandford
Directed By: Charlie Chaplin

#14

Finding Nemo (2003)
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#14
Critics Consensus: Breathtakingly lovely and grounded by the stellar efforts of a well-chosen cast, Finding Nemo adds another beautifully crafted gem to Pixar's crown.
Synopsis: Marlin (Albert Brooks), a clown fish, is overly cautious with his son, Nemo (Alexander Gould), who has a foreshortened fin. [More]
Starring: Albert Brooks , Ellen DeGeneres , Alexander Gould , Willem Dafoe
Directed By: Andrew Stanton

#15

How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
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#15
Critics Consensus: Boasting dazzling animation, a script with surprising dramatic depth, and thrilling 3-D sequences, How to Train Your Dragon soars.
Synopsis: A misfit Viking teenager sees a chance to change the course of his clan's future when he befriends an injured [More]
Starring: Jay Baruchel , Gerard Butler , America Ferrera , Jonah Hill
Directed By: Christopher Sanders , Dean DeBlois

#16

Toy Story 3 (2010)
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#16
Critics Consensus: Deftly blending comedy, adventure, and honest emotion, Toy Story 3 is a rare second sequel that really works.
Synopsis: With their beloved Andy preparing to leave for college, Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), Jessie (Joan Cusack), and [More]
Starring: Tom Hanks , Tim Allen , Joan Cusack , Ned Beatty
Directed By: Lee Unkrich

#17

Up (2009)
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#17
Critics Consensus: An exciting, funny, and poignant adventure, Up offers an impeccably crafted story told with wit and arranged with depth, as well as yet another visual Pixar treat.
Synopsis: Carl Fredricksen (Ed Asner), a 78-year-old balloon salesman, is about to fulfill a lifelong dream. Tying thousands of balloons to [More]
Starring: Ed Asner , Christopher Plummer , Jordan Nagai , Bob Peterson
Directed By: Pete Docter , Bob Peterson

#18

All About Eve (1950)
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#18
Critics Consensus: Smart, sophisticated, and devastatingly funny, All About Eve is a Hollywood classic that only improves with age.
Synopsis: Backstage story revolving around aspiring actress Eve Harrington. Tattered and forlorn, Eve shows up in the dressing room of Broadway [More]
Starring: Bette Davis , Anne Baxter , Celeste Holm , George Sanders
Directed By: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

#19

Godzilla Minus One (2023)
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#19
Critics Consensus: With engaging human stories anchoring the action, Godzilla Minus One is one kaiju movie that remains truly compelling between the scenes of mass destruction.
Synopsis: Japan is already devastated by the war when a new crisis emerges in the form of a giant monster. [More]
Starring: Ryûnosuke Kamiki , Minami Hamabe , Munetaka Aoki , Hidetaka Yoshioka
Directed By: Takashi Yamazaki

#20

Toy Story (1995)
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#20
Critics Consensus: Entertaining as it is innovative, Toy Story reinvigorated animation while heralding the arrival of Pixar as a family-friendly force to be reckoned with.
Synopsis: Woody (Tom Hanks), a good-hearted cowboy doll who belongs to a young boy named Andy (John Morris), sees his position [More]
Starring: Tom Hanks , Tim Allen , Don Rickles , Jim Varney
Directed By: John Lasseter

#21

Singin' in the Rain (1952)
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#21
Critics Consensus: Clever, incisive, and funny, Singin' in the Rain is a masterpiece of the classical Hollywood musical.
Synopsis: A spoof of the turmoil that afflicted the movie industry in the late 1920s when movies went from silent to [More]
Starring: Gene Kelly , Debbie Reynolds , Donald O'Connor , Jean Hagen
Directed By: Stanley Donen , Gene Kelly

#22

The Wrestler (2008)
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#22
Critics Consensus: Mickey Rourke gives a performance for the ages in The Wrestler, a richly affecting, heart-wrenching yet ultimately rewarding drama.
Synopsis: Aging wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke) is long past his prime but still ready and rarin' to go [More]
Starring: Mickey Rourke , Marisa Tomei , Evan Rachel Wood , Mark Margolis
Directed By: Darren Aronofsky

#23

Spotlight (2015)
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#23
Critics Consensus: Spotlight gracefully handles the lurid details of its fact-based story while resisting the temptation to lionize its heroes, resulting in a drama that honors the audience as well as its real-life subjects.
Synopsis: In 2001, editor Marty Baron of The Boston Globe assigns a team of journalists to investigate allegations against John Geoghan, [More]
Starring: Mark Ruffalo , Michael Keaton , Rachel McAdams , Liev Schreiber
Directed By: Tom McCarthy

#24

A Separation (2011)
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#24
Critics Consensus: Morally complex, suspenseful, and consistently involving, A Separation captures the messiness of a dissolving relationship with keen insight and searing intensity.
Synopsis: When Nader (Payman Maadi), a bank employee, refuses to leave Tehran, his wife, Simin (Leila Hatami) sues for divorce in [More]
Starring: Peyman Moaadi , Leila Hatami , Sareh Bayat , Shahab Hosseini
Directed By: Asghar Farhadi

#25

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
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Critics Consensus: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse matches bold storytelling with striking animation for a purely enjoyable adventure with heart, humor, and plenty of superhero action.
Synopsis: Bitten by a radioactive spider in the subway, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales suddenly develops mysterious powers that transform him into [More]
Starring: Shameik Moore , Jake Johnson , Hailee Steinfeld , Mahershala Ali
Directed By: Bob Persichetti , Peter Ramsey , Rodney Rothman

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12 Angry Men (1957)
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Critics Consensus: Sidney Lumet's feature debut is a superbly written, dramatically effective courtroom thriller that rightfully stands as a modern classic.
Synopsis: Following the closing arguments in a murder trial, the 12 members of the jury must deliberate, with a guilty verdict [More]
Starring: Henry Fonda , Lee J. Cobb , Ed Begley , E.G. Marshall
Directed By: Sidney Lumet

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The Philadelphia Story (1940)
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Critics Consensus: Offering a wonderfully witty script, spotless direction from George Cukor, and typically excellent lead performances, The Philadelphia Story is an unqualified classic.
Synopsis: This classic romantic comedy focuses on Tracy Lord (Katharine Hepburn), a Philadelphia socialite who has split from her husband, C.K. [More]
Starring: Cary Grant , Katharine Hepburn , James Stewart , Ruth Hussey
Directed By: George Cukor

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Spirited Away (2001)
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Critics Consensus: Spirited Away is a dazzling, enchanting, and gorgeously drawn fairy tale that will leave viewers a little more curious and fascinated by the world around them.
Synopsis: 10-year-old Chihiro (Daveigh Chase) moves with her parents to a new home in the Japanese countryside. After taking a wrong [More]
Starring: Daveigh Chase , Suzanne Pleshette , Jason Marsden , Susan Egan
Directed By: Hayao Miyazaki

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Inside Out (2015)
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Critics Consensus: Inventive, gorgeously animated, and powerfully moving, Inside Out is another outstanding addition to the Pixar library of modern animated classics.
Synopsis: Riley (Kaitlyn Dias) is a happy, hockey-loving 11-year-old Midwestern girl, but her world turns upside-down when she and her parents [More]
Starring: Amy Poehler , Phyllis Smith , Richard Kind , Bill Hader
Directed By: Pete Docter

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The Third Man (1949)
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Critics Consensus: This atmospheric thriller is one of the undisputed masterpieces of cinema, and boasts iconic performances from Joseph Cotten and Orson Welles.
Synopsis: Set in postwar Vienna, Austria, "The Third Man" stars Joseph Cotten as Holly Martins, a writer of pulp Westerns, who [More]
Starring: Orson Welles , Joseph Cotten , Trevor Howard , Alida Valli
Directed By: Carol Reed

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Coco (2017)
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Critics Consensus: Coco's rich visual pleasures are matched by a thoughtful narrative that takes a family-friendly -- and deeply affecting -- approach to questions of culture, family, life, and death.
Synopsis: Despite his family's generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de [More]
Starring: Anthony Gonzalez , Gael García Bernal , Benjamin Bratt , Alanna Ubach
Directed By: Lee Unkrich

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Zootopia (2016)
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Critics Consensus: The brilliantly well-rounded Zootopia offers a thoughtful, inclusive message that's as rich and timely as its sumptuously state-of-the-art animation -- all while remaining fast and funny enough to keep younger viewers entertained.
Synopsis: From the largest elephant to the smallest shrew, the city of Zootopia is a mammal metropolis where various animals live [More]
Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin , Jason Bateman , Shakira , Idris Elba
Directed By: Byron Howard , Rich Moore

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Sunset Boulevard (1950)
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Critics Consensus: Arguably the greatest movie about Hollywood, Billy Wilder's masterpiece Sunset Boulevard is a tremendously entertaining combination of noir, black comedy, and character study.
Synopsis: An aging silent film queen refuses to accept that her stardom has ended. She hires a young screenwriter to help [More]
Starring: William Holden , Gloria Swanson , Erich von Stroheim , Nancy Olson
Directed By: Billy Wilder

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Citizen Kane (1941)
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Critics Consensus: Orson Welles's epic tale of a publishing tycoon's rise and fall is entertaining, poignant, and inventive in its storytelling, earning its reputation as a landmark achievement in film.
Synopsis: When a reporter is assigned to decipher newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane's (Orson Welles) dying words, his investigation gradually reveals [More]
Starring: Orson Welles , Joseph Cotten , Ruth Warrick , Everett Sloane
Directed By: Orson Welles

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The Godfather, Part II (1974)
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Critics Consensus: Drawing on strong performances by Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, Francis Ford Coppola's continuation of Mario Puzo's Mafia saga set new standards for sequels that have yet to be matched or broken.
Synopsis: The compelling sequel to "The Godfather," contrasting the life of Corleone father and son. Traces the problems of Michael Corleone [More]
Starring: Al Pacino , Robert Duvall , Diane Keaton , Robert De Niro
Directed By: Francis Ford Coppola

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Selma (2014)
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Critics Consensus: Fueled by a gripping performance from David Oyelowo, Selma draws inspiration and dramatic power from the life and death of Martin Luther King, Jr. -- but doesn't ignore how far we remain from the ideals his work embodied.
Synopsis: Although the Civil Rights Act of 1964 legally desegregated the South, discrimination was still rampant in certain areas, making it [More]
Starring: David Oyelowo , Tom Wilkinson , Carmen Ejogo , Giovanni Ribisi
Directed By: Ava DuVernay

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Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018)
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Critics Consensus: Fast, sleek, and fun, Mission: Impossible - Fallout lives up to the "impossible" part of its name by setting yet another high mark for insane set pieces in a franchise full of them.
Synopsis: Ethan Hunt and the IMF team join forces with CIA assassin August Walker to prevent a disaster of epic proportions. [More]
Starring: Tom Cruise , Henry Cavill , Ving Rhames , Simon Pegg
Directed By: Christopher McQuarrie

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Cool Hand Luke (1967)
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Critics Consensus: Though hampered by Stuart Rosenberg's direction, Cool Hand Luke is held aloft by a stellar script and one of Paul Newman's most indelible performances.
Synopsis: When petty criminal Luke Jackson (Paul Newman) is sentenced to two years in a Florida prison farm, he doesn't play [More]
Starring: Paul Newman , George Kennedy , J.D. Cannon , Lou Antonio
Directed By: Stuart Rosenberg

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Toy Story 4 (2019)
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Critics Consensus: Heartwarming, funny, and beautifully animated, Toy Story 4 manages the unlikely feat of extending -- and perhaps concluding -- a practically perfect animated saga.
Synopsis: Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the rest of the gang embark on a road trip with Bonnie and a new toy [More]
Starring: Tom Hanks , Tim Allen , Annie Potts , Tony Hale
Directed By: Josh Cooley

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Shoplifters (2018)
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Critics Consensus: Understated yet ultimately deeply affecting, Shoplifters adds another powerful chapter to director Hirokazu Koreeda's richly humanistic filmography.
Synopsis: On the margins of Tokyo, a dysfunctional band of outsiders is united by fierce loyalty and a penchant for petty [More]
Starring: Lily Franky , Sakura Andô , Mayu Matsuoka , Kirin Kiki
Directed By: Hirokazu Koreeda

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Three Colors: Red (1994)
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Critics Consensus: A complex, stirring, and beautifully realized portrait of interconnected lives, Red is the captivating conclusion to a remarkable trilogy.
Synopsis: Part-time model Valentine (Irène Jacob) meets a retired judge (Jean-Louis Trintignant) who lives in her neighborhood after she runs over [More]
Starring: Irène Jacob , Jean-Louis Trintignant , Jean-Pierre Lorit , Frédérique Feder
Directed By: Krzysztof Kieslowski

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Annie Hall (1977)
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Critics Consensus: Filled with poignant performances and devastating humor, Annie Hall represents a quantum leap for Woody Allen and remains an American classic.
Synopsis: Comedian Alvy Singer (Woody Allen) examines the rise and fall of his relationship with struggling nightclub singer Annie Hall (Diane [More]
Starring: Woody Allen , Diane Keaton , Tony Roberts , Carol Kane
Directed By: Woody Allen

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Knives Out (2019)
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Critics Consensus: Knives Out sharpens old murder-mystery tropes with a keenly assembled suspense outing that makes brilliant use of writer-director Rian Johnson's stellar ensemble.
Synopsis: The circumstances surrounding the death of crime novelist Harlan Thrombey are mysterious, but there's one thing that renowned Detective Benoit [More]
Starring: Daniel Craig , Chris Evans , Ana de Armas , Jamie Lee Curtis
Directed By: Rian Johnson

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Let the Right One In (2008)
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Critics Consensus: Let the Right One In reinvigorates the seemingly tired vampire genre by effectively mixing scares with intelligent storytelling.
Synopsis: When Oskar (Kåre Hedebrant), a sensitive, bullied 12-year-old boy living with his mother in suburban Sweden, meets his new neighbor, [More]
Starring: Kåre Hedebrant , Lina Leandersson , Per Ragnar , Henrik Dahl
Directed By: Tomas Alfredson

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Paddington 2 (2017)
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Critics Consensus: Paddington 2 honors its star's rich legacy with a sweet-natured sequel whose adorable visuals are matched by a story perfectly balanced between heartwarming family fare and purely enjoyable all-ages adventure.
Synopsis: Settled in with the Brown family, Paddington the bear is a popular member of the community who spreads joy and [More]
Starring: Ben Whishaw , Hugh Grant , Sally Hawkins , Hugh Bonneville
Directed By: Paul King

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The Wizard of Oz (1939)
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Critics Consensus: An absolute masterpiece whose groundbreaking visuals and deft storytelling are still every bit as resonant, The Wizard of Oz is a must-see film for young and old.
Synopsis: When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to [More]
Starring: Judy Garland , Frank Morgan , Ray Bolger , Bert Lahr
Directed By: Victor Fleming

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Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
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Critics Consensus: Stanley Kubrick's brilliant Cold War satire remains as funny and razor-sharp today as it was in 1964.
Synopsis: A film about what could happen if the wrong person pushed the wrong button -- and it played the situation [More]
Starring: Peter Sellers , George C. Scott , Keenan Wynn , Slim Pickens
Directed By: Stanley Kubrick

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Jaws (1975)
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Critics Consensus: Compelling, well-crafted storytelling and a judicious sense of terror ensure Steven Spielberg's Jaws has remained a benchmark in the art of delivering modern blockbuster thrills.
Synopsis: When a young woman is killed by a shark while skinny-dipping near the New England tourist town of Amity Island, [More]
Starring: Roy Scheider , Robert Shaw , Richard Dreyfuss , Lorraine Gary
Directed By: Steven Spielberg

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M (1931)
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Critics Consensus: A landmark psychological thriller with arresting images, deep thoughts on modern society, and Peter Lorre in his finest performance.
Synopsis: In this classic German thriller, Hans Beckert (Peter Lorre), a serial killer who preys on children, becomes the focus of [More]
Starring: Peter Lorre , Ellen Widmann , Inge Landgut , Otto Wernicke
Directed By: Fritz Lang

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The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
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Critics Consensus: The Two Towers balances spectacular action with emotional storytelling, leaving audiences both wholly satisfied and eager for the final chapter.
Synopsis: The sequel to the Golden Globe-nominated and AFI Award-winning "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring," "The [More]
Starring: Elijah Wood , Ian McKellen , Liv Tyler , Viggo Mortensen
Directed By: Peter Jackson

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