| #1 |
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99%
Critics Consensus:
Taut pacing, brilliantly dense writing and Oscar-worthy acting combine to produce a smart, popcorn-friendly thrill ride.
Starring:
Kevin Spacey, Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, James Cromwell
Directed By:
Curtis Hanson
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|
 8.2
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| #2 |
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97%
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.
Starring:
Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard S. Castellano
Directed By:
Francis Ford Coppola
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9.2
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| #3 |
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99%
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.
Starring:
Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains
Directed By:
Michael Curtiz
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8.5
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| #4 |
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100%
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.
Starring:
Toshiro Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Yoshio Inaba, Seiji Miyaguchi
Directed By:
Akira Kurosawa
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|
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| #5 |
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99%
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.
Starring:
Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Jo Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-sik
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8.5
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| #6 |
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98%
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.
Starring:
Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes, Caroline Goodall
Directed By:
Steven Spielberg
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9
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| #7 |
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96%
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.
Starring:
Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm
Directed By:
Joseph Kosinski
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8.2
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| #8 |
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100%
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.
Starring:
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Kelsey Grammer
Directed By:
Ash Brannon, John Lasseter, Lee Unkrich
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|
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| #9 |
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98%
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.
Starring:
Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston, Perry Lopez
Directed By:
Roman Polanski
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8.1
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| #10 |
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99%
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.
Starring:
Marlon Brando, Eva Marie Saint, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb
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8.1
|
| #11 |
 |
The Battle of Algiers (1966)
99%
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.
Starring:
Jean Martin, Yacef Saadi, Brahim Haggiag, Tommaso Neri
Directed By:
Gillo Pontecorvo
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|
|
| #12 |
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100%
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.
Starring:
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Jim Varney
Directed By:
John Lasseter
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8.3
|
| #13 |
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98%
Critics Consensus:
Hitchcock exerted full potential of suspense in this masterpiece.
Starring:
James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey, Raymond Burr
Directed By:
Alfred Hitchcock
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8.5
|
| #14 |
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98%
Critics Consensus:
A slapstick skewering of industrialized America, Modern Times is as politically incisive as it is laugh-out-loud hilarious.
Starring:
Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Henry Bergman, Tiny Sandford
Directed By:
Charlie Chaplin
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8.5
|
| #15 |
 |
How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
99%
Critics Consensus:
Boasting dazzling animation, a script with surprising dramatic depth, and thrilling 3-D sequences, How to Train Your Dragon soars.
Starring:
Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill
Directed By:
Christopher Sanders, Dean DeBlois
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8.1
|
| #16 |
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99%
Critics Consensus:
Smart, sophisticated, and devastatingly funny, All About Eve is a Hollywood classic that only improves with age.
Starring:
Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, Celeste Holm, George Sanders
Directed By:
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
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8.2
|
| #17 |
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96%
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.
Starring:
Daveigh Chase, Suzanne Pleshette, Jason Marsden, Susan Egan
Directed By:
Hayao Miyazaki
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8.6
|
| #18 |
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98%
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.
Starring:
Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai, Bob Peterson
Directed By:
Pete Docter, Bob Peterson
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8.3
|
| #19 |
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99%
Critics Consensus:
This atmospheric thriller is one of the undisputed masterpieces of cinema, and boasts iconic performances from Joseph Cotten and Orson Welles.
Starring:
Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Trevor Howard, Alida Valli
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8.1
|
| #20 |
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97%
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.
Starring:
Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber
|
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8.1
|
| #21 |
 |
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
97%
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.
Starring:
Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali
Directed By:
Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, Rodney Rothman
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8.4
|
| #22 |
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The Philadelphia Story (1940)
100%
Critics Consensus:
Offering a wonderfully witty script, spotless direction from George Cukor, and typically excellent lead performances, The Philadelphia Story is an unqualified classic.
Starring:
Cary Grant, Katharine Hepburn, James Stewart, Ruth Hussey
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|
|
| #23 |
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99%
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.
Starring:
Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould, Willem Dafoe
Directed By:
Andrew Stanton
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8.2
|
| #24 |
 |
Singin' in the Rain (1952)
100%
Critics Consensus:
Clever, incisive, and funny, Singin’ in the Rain is a masterpiece of the classical Hollywood musical.
Starring:
Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O’Connor, Jean Hagen
Directed By:
Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly
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8.3
|
| #25 |
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100%
Critics Consensus:
Sidney Lumet’s feature debut is a superbly written, dramatically effective courtroom thriller that rightfully stands as a modern classic.
Starring:
Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Ed Begley, E.G. Marshall
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|
9
|
| #26 |
 |
98%
Critics Consensus:
Deftly blending comedy, adventure, and honest emotion, Toy Story 3 is a rare second sequel that really works.
Starring:
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Ned Beatty
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8.3
|
| #27 |
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98%
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.
Starring:
William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim, Nancy Olson
|
|
|
| #28 |
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97%
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.
Starring:
Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach
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8.4
|
| #29 |
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The Godfather, Part II (1974)
96%
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.
Starring:
Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro
Directed By:
Francis Ford Coppola
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|
|
| #30 |
 |
100%
Critics Consensus:
A complex, stirring, and beautifully realized portrait of interconnected lives, Red is the captivating conclusion to a remarkable trilogy.
Starring:
Irène Jacob, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jean-Pierre Lorit, Frédérique Feder
Directed By:
Krzysztof Kieslowski
|
|
|
| #31 |
 |
99%
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.
Starring:
David Oyelowo, Tom Wilkinson, Carmen Ejogo, Giovanni Ribisi
|
|
|
| #32 |
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98%
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.
Starring:
Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Shakira, Idris Elba
Directed By:
Byron Howard, Rich Moore
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|
|
| #33 |
 |
99%
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.
Starring:
Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Ruth Warrick, Everett Sloane
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|
8.3
|
| #34 |
 |
97%
Critics Consensus:
Filled with poignant performances and devastating humor, Annie Hall represents a quantum leap for Woody Allen and remains an American classic.
Starring:
Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Tony Roberts, Carol Kane
|
|
|
| #35 |
 |
100%
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.
Starring:
Paul Newman, George Kennedy, J.D. Cannon, Lou Antonio
Directed By:
Stuart Rosenberg
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|
8.1
|
| #36 |
 |
97%
Critics Consensus:
Beautifully bittersweet, The Holdovers marks a satisfying return to form for director Alexander Payne.
Starring:
Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa, Carrie Preston
Directed By:
Alexander Payne
|
|
|
| #37 |
 |
98%
Critics Consensus:
Inventive, gorgeously animated, and powerfully moving, Inside Out is another outstanding addition to the Pixar library of modern animated classics.
Starring:
Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Richard Kind, Bill Hader
|
|
8.1
|
| #38 |
 |
Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
98%
Critics Consensus:
Stanley Kubrick’s brilliant Cold War satire remains as funny and razor-sharp today as it was in 1964.
Starring:
Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, Keenan Wynn, Slim Pickens
Directed By:
Stanley Kubrick
|
|
|
| #39 |
 |
Let the Right One In (2008)
98%
Critics Consensus:
Let the Right One In reinvigorates the seemingly tired vampire genre by effectively mixing scares with intelligent storytelling.
Starring:
Kåre Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson, Per Ragnar, Henrik Dahl
Directed By:
Tomas Alfredson
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|
|
| #40 |
 |
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
95%
Critics Consensus:
The Two Towers balances spectacular action with emotional storytelling, leaving audiences both wholly satisfied and eager for the final chapter.
Starring:
Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Viggo Mortensen
Directed By:
Peter Jackson
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|
8.8
|
| #41 |
 |
97%
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.
Starring:
Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis
|
|
|
| #42 |
 |
100%
Critics Consensus:
A landmark psychological thriller with arresting images, deep thoughts on modern society, and Peter Lorre in his finest performance.
Starring:
Peter Lorre, Ellen Widmann, Inge Landgut, Otto Wernicke
|
|
|
| #43 |
 |
97%
Critics Consensus:
Heartwarming, funny, and beautifully animated, Toy Story 4 manages the unlikely feat of extending – and perhaps concluding – a practically perfect animated saga.
Starring:
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Annie Potts, Tony Hale
|
|
|
| #44 |
 |
98%
Critics Consensus:
Mickey Rourke gives a performance for the ages in The Wrestler, a richly affecting, heart-wrenching yet ultimately rewarding drama.
Starring:
Mickey Rourke, Marisa Tomei, Evan Rachel Wood, Mark Margolis
Directed By:
Darren Aronofsky
|
|
|
| #45 |
 |
95%
Critics Consensus:
Hard-hitting and stylish, GoodFellas is a gangster classic – and arguably the high point of Martin Scorsese’s career.
Starring:
Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco
Directed By:
Martin Scorsese
|
|
|
| #46 |
 |
98%
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.
Starring:
Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr
Directed By:
Victor Fleming
|
|
8.1
|
| #47 |
 |
97%
Critics Consensus:
A dark, tautly constructed adaptation of James M. Cain’s novel – penned by Billy Wilder and Raymond Chandler – Double Indemnity continues to set the standard for the best in Hollywood film noir.
Starring:
Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, Edward G. Robinson, Porter Hall
|
|
8.3
|
| #48 |
 |
97%
Critics Consensus:
Infamous for its shower scene, but immortal for its contribution to the horror genre. Because Psycho was filmed with tact, grace, and art, Hitchcock didn’t just create modern horror, he validated it.
Starring:
Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin
Directed By:
Alfred Hitchcock
|
|
8.5
|
| #49 |
 |
99%
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.
Starring:
Ben Whishaw, Hugh Grant, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Bonneville
|
|
|
| #50 |
 |
100%
Critics Consensus:
Thought-provoking and beautifully filmed, Before Sunrise is an intelligent, unabashedly romantic look at modern love, led by marvelously natural performances from Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy.
Starring:
Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Erni Mangold, Hanno Poeschl
Directed By:
Richard Linklater
|
|
8.1
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