300 Best Movies of All Time

Welcome to an expanded look at entries 51 through 300 on our guide to the best movies of all time. If you got here before seeing the first page (where you can see the full list), here’s how we determined the movies and rankings. First, every movie here is Certified Fresh. Then we applied our recommendation formula, which considers a movie’s Tomatometer rating with assistance from its Audience Score, illuminating beloved sentiment from both sides. Critics-certified, audience-approved!

#51

Psycho (1960)
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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.
Synopsis: Phoenix secretary Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), on the lam after stealing $40,000 from her employer in order to run away [More]
Starring: Anthony Perkins , Janet Leigh , Vera Miles , John Gavin
Directed By: Alfred Hitchcock

#52

The Maltese Falcon (1941)
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Critics Consensus: Suspenseful, labyrinthine, and brilliantly cast, The Maltese Falcon is one of the most influential noirs -- as well as a showcase for Humphrey Bogart at his finest.
Synopsis: In this noir classic, detective Sam Spade (Humphrey Bogart) gets more than he bargained for when he takes a case [More]
Starring: Humphrey Bogart , Mary Astor , Peter Lorre , Gladys George
Directed By: John Huston

#53

Alien (1979)
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Critics Consensus: A modern classic, Alien blends science fiction, horror and bleak poetry into a seamless whole.
Synopsis: In deep space, the crew of the commercial starship Nostromo is awakened from their cryo-sleep capsules halfway through their journey [More]
Starring: Tom Skerritt , Sigourney Weaver , John Hurt , Veronica Cartwright
Directed By: Ridley Scott

#54

North by Northwest (1959)
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Critics Consensus: Gripping, suspenseful, and visually iconic, this late-period Hitchcock classic laid the groundwork for countless action thrillers to follow.
Synopsis: This classic suspense film finds New York City ad executive Roger O. Thornhill (Cary Grant) pursued by ruthless spy Phillip [More]
Starring: Cary Grant , Eva Marie Saint , James Mason , Leo G. Carroll
Directed By: Alfred Hitchcock

#55

The Holdovers (2023)
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Critics Consensus: Beautifully bittersweet, The Holdovers marks a satisfying return to form for director Alexander Payne.
Synopsis: From acclaimed director Alexander Payne, THE HOLDOVERS follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at a New England prep school who [More]
Starring: Paul Giamatti , Da'Vine Joy Randolph , Dominic Sessa , Carrie Preston
Directed By: Alexander Payne

#56

Double Indemnity (1944)
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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.
Synopsis: In this classic film noir, insurance salesman Walter Neff (Fred MacMurray) gets roped into a murderous scheme when he falls [More]
Starring: Fred MacMurray , Barbara Stanwyck , Edward G. Robinson , Porter Hall
Directed By: Billy Wilder

#57

It Happened One Night (1934)
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Critics Consensus: Capturing its stars and director at their finest, It Happened One Night remains unsurpassed by the countless romantic comedies it has inspired.
Synopsis: In Frank Capra's acclaimed romantic comedy, spoiled heiress Ellie Andrews (Claudette Colbert) impetuously marries the scheming King Westley, leading her [More]
Starring: Claudette Colbert , Clark Gable , Walter Connolly , Roscoe Karns
Directed By: Frank Capra

#58

The Wild Robot (2024)
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Critics Consensus: A simple tale told with great sophistication, The Wild Robot is wondrous entertainment that dazzles the eye while filling your heart to the brim.
Synopsis: The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot--ROZZUM unit 7134, "Roz" for short -- that is shipwrecked on an [More]
Starring: Lupita Nyong'o , Pedro Pascal , Kit Connor , Bill Nighy
Directed By: Christopher Sanders

#59

All About My Mother (1999)
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Critics Consensus: Almodovar weaves together a magnificent tapestry of femininity with an affectionate wink to classics of theater and cinema in this poignant story of love, loss and compassion.
Synopsis: New friends help a woman (Cecilia Roth) struggling to get her life in order after her son's (Eloy Azorín) death. [More]
Starring: Cecilia Roth , Eloy Azorín , Marisa Paredes , Penélope Cruz
Directed By: Pedro Almodóvar

#60

The Kid (1921)
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Critics Consensus: Charles Chaplin' irascible Tramp is given able support from Jackie Coogan as The Kid in this slapstick masterpiece, balancing the guffaws with moments of disarming poignancy.
Synopsis: Chaplin's first full-length feature is a silent masterpiece about a little tramp who discovers a little orphan and brings him [More]
Starring: Charlie Chaplin , Jackie Coogan , Edna Purviance , Carl Miller
Directed By: Charlie Chaplin

#61

Bicycle Thieves (1948)
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Critics Consensus: An Italian neorealism exemplar, Bicycle Thieves thrives on its non-flashy performances and searing emotion.
Synopsis: Unemployed Antonio Ricci (Lamberto Maggiorani) is elated when he finally finds work hanging posters around war-torn Rome. His wife, Maria [More]
Starring: Lamberto Maggiorani , Lianella Carell , Enzo Staiola , Elena Altieri
Directed By: Vittorio De Sica

#62

Short Term 12 (2013)
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Critics Consensus: Short Term 12 is an emphatic, revealing drama that pulls audiences into the perspective of neglected youths.
Synopsis: A supervisor (Brie Larson) at a group home for at-risk teens connects with a new resident (Kaitlyn Dever) while facing [More]
Starring: Brie Larson , John Gallagher Jr. , Kaitlyn Dever , Stephanie Beatriz
Directed By: Destin Daniel Cretton

#63

Get Out (2017)
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Critics Consensus: Funny, scary, and thought-provoking, Get Out seamlessly weaves its trenchant social critiques into a brilliantly effective and entertaining horror/comedy thrill ride.
Synopsis: Now that Chris and his girlfriend, Rose, have reached the meet-the-parents milestone of dating, she invites him for a weekend [More]
Starring: Daniel Kaluuya , Allison Williams , Catherine Keener , Bradley Whitford
Directed By: Jordan Peele

#64

The 400 Blows (1959)
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Critics Consensus: A seminal French New Wave film that offers an honest, sympathetic, and wholly heartbreaking observation of adolescence without trite nostalgia.
Synopsis: For young Parisian boy Antoine Doinel (Jean-Pierre Léaud), life is one difficult situation after another. Surrounded by inconsiderate adults, including [More]
Starring: Jean-Pierre Léaud , Claire Maurier , Albert Remy , Guy Decomble
Directed By: François Truffaut

#65

Metropolis (1927)
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Critics Consensus: A visually awe-inspiring science fiction classic from the silent era.
Synopsis: In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city's mastermind [More]
Starring: Brigitte Helm , Alfred Abel , Gustav Fröhlich , Rudolf Klein-Rogge
Directed By: Fritz Lang

#66

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
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Critics Consensus: The movie that catapulted Ang Lee into the ranks of upper echelon Hollywood filmmakers, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon features a deft mix of amazing martial arts battles, beautiful scenery, and tasteful drama.
Synopsis: In 19th century Qing Dynasty China, a warrior (Chow Yun-Fat) gives his sword, Green Destiny, to his lover (Michelle Yeoh) [More]
Starring: Chow Yun-Fat , Michelle Yeoh , Zhang Ziyi , Chang Chen
Directed By: Ang Lee

#67

The Wages of Fear (1953)
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Critics Consensus: An existential suspense classic, The Wages of Fear blends nonstop suspense with biting satire; its influence is still being felt on today's thrillers.
Synopsis: In the South American jungle, supplies of nitroglycerine are needed at a remote oil field. The oil company pays four [More]
Starring: Yves Montand , Charles Vanel , Peter van Eyck , Véra Clouzot
Directed By: Henri-Georges Clouzot

#68

Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
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Critics Consensus: No consensus yet.
Synopsis: A teenager (J. Robert Spencer) is charged with the care of his younger sister (Rhoda Chrosite) after an Allied firebombing [More]
Starring: J. Robert Spencer , Rhoda Chrosite , Amy Jones , Kathleen McInerney
Directed By: Isao Takahata

#69

Argo (2012)
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Critics Consensus: Tense, exciting, and often darkly comic, Argo recreates a historical event with vivid attention to detail and finely wrought characters.
Synopsis: On Nov. 4, 1979, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, Iran, taking 66 American hostages. Amid the chaos, six [More]
Starring: Ben Affleck , Bryan Cranston , Alan Arkin , John Goodman
Directed By: Ben Affleck

#70

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
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Critics Consensus: A singularly rich period piece, Portrait of a Lady on Fire finds stirring, thought-provoking drama within a powerfully acted romance.
Synopsis: In 1770 the young daughter of a French countess develops a mutual attraction to the female artist commissioned to paint [More]
Starring: Noémie Merlant , Adèle Haenel , Luàna Bajrami , Valeria Golino
Directed By: Céline Sciamma

#71

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)
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Critics Consensus: With world-threatening stakes and epic set pieces to match that massive title, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One proves this is still a franchise you should choose to accept.
Synopsis: In Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team embark on their most [More]
Starring: Tom Cruise , Hayley Atwell , Ving Rhames , Simon Pegg
Directed By: Christopher McQuarrie

#72

Before Sunrise (1995)
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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.
Synopsis: On his way to Vienna, American Jesse (Ethan Hawke) meets Celine (Julie Delpy), a student returning to Paris. After long [More]
Starring: Ethan Hawke , Julie Delpy , Erni Mangold , Hanno Poeschl
Directed By: Richard Linklater

#73

The Last Picture Show (1971)
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Critics Consensus: Making excellent use of its period and setting, Peter Bogdanovich's small town coming-of-age story is a sad but moving classic filled with impressive performances.
Synopsis: High school seniors and best friends, Sonny (Timothy Bottoms) and Duane (Jeff Bridges), live in a dying Texas town. The [More]
Starring: Timothy Bottoms , Jeff Bridges , Cybill Shepherd , Ben Johnson
Directed By: Peter Bogdanovich

#74

The Dark Knight (2008)
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Critics Consensus: Dark, complex, and unforgettable, The Dark Knight succeeds not just as an entertaining comic book film, but as a richly thrilling crime saga.
Synopsis: With the help of allies Lt. Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and DA Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman (Christian Bale) has [More]
Starring: Christian Bale , Heath Ledger , Aaron Eckhart , Michael Caine
Directed By: Christopher Nolan

#75

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
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Critics Consensus: With exhilarating action and a surprising amount of narrative heft, Mad Max: Fury Road brings George Miller's post-apocalyptic franchise roaring vigorously back to life.
Synopsis: Years after the collapse of civilization, the tyrannical Immortan Joe enslaves apocalypse survivors inside the desert fortress the Citadel. When [More]
Starring: Tom Hardy , Charlize Theron , Nicholas Hoult , Hugh Keays-Byrne
Directed By: George Miller

#76

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
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Critics Consensus: Remade but never duplicated, this darkly humorous morality tale represents John Huston at his finest.
Synopsis: In this classic adventure film, two rough-and-tumble wanderers, Dobbs (Humphrey Bogart) and Curtin (Tim Holt), meet up with a veteran [More]
Starring: Humphrey Bogart , Walter Huston , Tim Holt , Bruce Bennett
Directed By: John Huston

#77

The Big Sick (2017)
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Critics Consensus: Funny, heartfelt, and intelligent, The Big Sick uses its appealing leads and cross-cultural themes to prove the standard romcom formula still has some fresh angles left to explore.
Synopsis: Kumail is a Pakistani comic, who meets an American graduate student named Emily at one of his stand-up shows. As [More]
Starring: Kumail Nanjiani , Zoe Kazan , Holly Hunter , Ray Romano
Directed By: Michael Showalter

#78

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
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Critics Consensus: Arguably the greatest of the spaghetti westerns, this epic features a compelling story, memorable performances, breathtaking landscapes, and a haunting score.
Synopsis: In the Southwest during the Civil War, a mysterious stranger, Joe (Clint Eastwood), and a Mexican outlaw, Tuco (Eli Wallach), [More]
Starring: Clint Eastwood , Eli Wallach , Lee Van Cleef , Aldo Giuffré
Directed By: Sergio Leone

#79

Tampopo (1985)
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Critics Consensus: Thanks to director Juzo Itami's offbeat humor and sharp satirical edge, Tampopo is a funny, sexy, affectionate celebration of food and its broad influence on Japanese culture.
Synopsis: Two Japanese milk-truck drivers (Tsutomu Yamazaki, Ken Watanabe) help a restaurant owner (Nobuko Miyamoto) learn how to cook great noodles. [More]
Starring: Tsutomu Yamazaki , Nobuko Miyamoto , Ken Watanabe , Kôji Yakusho
Directed By: Juzo Itami

#80

The Gold Rush (1925)
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Critics Consensus: A delightful blend of slapstick humor, poignant emotion, and social commentary, The Gold Rush encapsulates Chaplin's strengths as a writer, director, and star.
Synopsis: In this classic silent comedy, the Little Tramp (Charles Chaplin) heads north to join in the Klondike gold rush. Trapped [More]
Starring: Charlie Chaplin , Mack Swain , Tom Murray , Georgia Hale
Directed By: Charlie Chaplin

#81

A Hard Day's Night (1964)
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#81
Critics Consensus: A Hard Day's Night, despite its age, is still a delight to watch and has proven itself to be a rock-and-roll movie classic.
Synopsis: The Beatles in their feature film debut, one of the greatest rock-and-roll comedy adventures ever. The film has a fully [More]
Starring: The Beatles , Wilfrid Brambell , Norman Rossington , John Junkin
Directed By: Richard Lester

#82

Your Name (2016)
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Critics Consensus: As beautifully animated as it is emotionally satisfying, Your Name adds another outstanding chapter to writer-director Makoto Shinkai's filmography.
Synopsis: A teenage boy and girl embark on a quest to meet each other for the first time after they magically [More]
Starring: Michael Sinterniklaas , Stephanie Sheh , Laura Post , Glynis Ellis
Directed By: Makoto Shinkai

#83

The Pianist (2002)
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Critics Consensus: Well-acted and dramatically moving, The Pianist is Polanski's best work in years.
Synopsis: In this adaptation of the autobiography "The Pianist: The Extraordinary True Story of One Man's Survival in Warsaw, 1939-1945," Wladyslaw [More]
Starring: Adrien Brody , Thomas Kretschmann , Frank Finlay , Maureen Lipman
Directed By: Roman Polanski

#84

Tokyo Story (1953)
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Critics Consensus: Tokyo Story is a Yasujiro Ozu masterpiece whose rewarding complexity has lost none of its power more than half a century on.
Synopsis: The elderly Shukishi (Chishu Ryu) and his wife, Tomi (Chieko Higashiyama), take the long journey from their small seaside village [More]
Starring: Chishu Ryu , Chieko Higashiyama , Setsuko Hara , Haruko Sugimura
Directed By: Yasujirô Ozu

#85

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
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Critics Consensus: Thrilling, powerfully acted, and visually dazzling, Deathly Hallows Part II brings the Harry Potter franchise to a satisfying -- and suitably magical -- conclusion.
Synopsis: A clash between good and evil awaits as young Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) prepare [More]
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe , Rupert Grint , Emma Watson , Ralph Fiennes
Directed By: David Yates

#86

Pather Panchali (1955)
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Critics Consensus: A film that requires and rewards patience in equal measure, Pather Panchali finds director Satyajit Ray delivering a classic with his debut.
Synopsis: Impoverished priest Harihar Ray, dreaming of a better life for himself and his family, leaves his rural Bengal village in [More]
Starring: Kanu Bannerjee , Karuna Bannerjee , Subir Bannerjee , Uma Das Gupta
Directed By: Satyajit Ray

#87

The Best Years of Our Lives (1946)
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Critics Consensus: An engrossing look at the triumphs and travails of war veterans, The Best Years of Our Lives is concerned specifically with the aftermath of World War II, but its messages speak to the overall American experience.
Synopsis: Fred, Al and Homer are three World War II veterans facing difficulties as they re-enter civilian life. Fred (Dana Andrews) [More]
Starring: Fredric March , Myrna Loy , Dana Andrews , Teresa Wright
Directed By: William Wyler

#88

Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949)
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Critics Consensus: Performed with chameleonic brio by Alec Guinness, Kind Hearts and Coronets is a triumphant farce.
Synopsis: When his mother eloped with an Italian opera singer, Louis Mazzini (Dennis Price) was cut off from her aristocratic family. [More]
Starring: Alec Guinness , Dennis Price , Valerie Hobson , Joan Greenwood
Directed By: Robert Hamer

#89

All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)
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Critics Consensus: Director Lewis Milestone's brilliant anti-war polemic, headlined by an unforgettable performance from Lew Ayres, lays bare the tragic foolishness at the heart of war.
Synopsis: The film follows a group of German schoolboys, talked into enlisting at the beginning of World War I by their [More]
Starring: Lew Ayres , Louis Wolheim , John Wray , Raymond Griffith
Directed By: Lewis Milestone

#90

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
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Critics Consensus: Just as visually dazzling and action-packed as its predecessor, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse thrills from start to cliffhanger conclusion.
Synopsis: Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga, an epic adventure that will transport Brooklyn's full-time, [More]
Starring: Shameik Moore , Hailee Steinfeld , Oscar Isaac , Jake Johnson
Directed By: Joaquim Dos Santos , Kemp Powers , Justin K. Thompson

#91

Once (2007)
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Critics Consensus: A charming, captivating tale of love and music, Once sets the standard for the modern musical. And with Dublin as its backdrop, Once is fun and fresh.
Synopsis: A vacuum repairman (Glen Hansard) moonlights as a street musician and hopes for his big break. One day a Czech [More]
Starring: Glen Hansard , Markéta Irglová , Hugh Walsh , Gerry Hendrick
Directed By: John Carney

#92

Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
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Critics Consensus: Witness for the Prosecution combines a fascinating character study with a brilliantly unpredictable plot to produce a practically flawless Agatha Christie adaptation.
Synopsis: The affable Leonard Vole (Tyrone Power) is being tried for the murder of a wealthy woman, and legendary lawyer Sir [More]
Starring: Tyrone Power , Marlene Dietrich , Charles Laughton , Elsa Lanchester
Directed By: Billy Wilder

#93

His Girl Friday (1940)
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Critics Consensus: Anchored by stellar performances from Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell, His Girl Friday is possibly the definitive screwball romantic comedy.
Synopsis: When hard-charging New York newspaper editor Walter Burns discovers that his ex-wife, investigative reporter Hildy Johnson, has gotten engaged to [More]
Starring: Cary Grant , Rosalind Russell , Ralph Bellamy , Gene Lockhart
Directed By: Howard Hawks

#94

The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
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Critics Consensus: Deftly directed by Ernst Lubitsch from a smart, funny script by Samson Raphaelson, The Shop Around the Corner is a romantic comedy in the finest sense of the term.
Synopsis: Alfred Kralik (James Stewart) and Klara Novak (Margaret Sullavan) are employees at Matuschek and Company, a general store in Budapest. [More]
Starring: Margaret Sullavan , James Stewart , Frank Morgan , Joseph Schildkraut
Directed By: Ernst Lubitsch

#95

Nights of Cabiria (1957)
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Critics Consensus: Giulietta Masina is remarkable as a chronically unfortunate wretch with an indomitable spirit in Federico Fellini's unrelentingly bleak -- yet ultimately uplifting -- odyssey through heartbreak.
Synopsis: The magnificent Giulietta Masina (Fellini's wife) plays an eternally optimistic Rome streetwalker with a heart of gold and a head [More]
Starring: Giulietta Masina , François Perier , Amedeo Nazzari , Franca Marzi
Directed By: Federico Fellini

#96

Laura (1944)
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Critics Consensus: A psychologically complex portrait of obsession, Laura is also a deliciously well-crafted murder mystery.
Synopsis: In one of the most celebrated 1940s film noirs, Manhattan detective Mark McPherson (Dana Andrews) investigates the murder of Madison [More]
Starring: Gene Tierney , Dana Andrews , Clifton Webb , Vincent Price
Directed By: Otto Preminger

#97

Fanny and Alexander (1982)
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Critics Consensus: Ingmar Bergman conveys the sweep of childhood with a fastidious attention to detail and sumptuous insight into human frailty in Fanny & Alexander, a masterwork that crystalizes many of the directors' preoccupations into a familial epic.
Synopsis: As children in the loving Ekdahl family, Fanny (Pernilla Allwin) and Alexander (Bertil Guve) enjoy a happy life with their [More]
Starring: Pernilla Allwin , Bertil Guve , Erland Josephson , Gunn Wållgren
Directed By: Ingmar Bergman

#98

The Social Network (2010)
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Critics Consensus: Impeccably scripted, beautifully directed, and filled with fine performances, The Social Network is a riveting, ambitious example of modern filmmaking at its finest.
Synopsis: In 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer genius Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) begins work on a new concept that eventually turns [More]
Starring: Jesse Eisenberg , Andrew Garfield , Justin Timberlake , Armie Hammer
Directed By: David Fincher

#99

Stalker (1979)
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Critics Consensus: Stalker is a complex, oblique parable that draws unforgettable images and philosophical musings from its sci-fi/thriller setting.
Synopsis: In an unnamed country at an unspecified time, there is a fiercely protected post-apocalyptic wasteland known as The Zone. An [More]
Starring: Aleksandr Kajdanovsky , Nikolay Grinko , Anatoliy Solonitsyn , Alisa Freyndlikh
Directed By: Andrei Tarkovsky

#100

A Man Escaped (1956)
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Critics Consensus: A Man Escaped is blockbuster Bresson, a well-acted POW drama that builds with subtle, seat-gripping tension.
Synopsis: In a film based on the writings of French Resistance fighter and POW André Devigny, Fontaine (François Leterrier) is being [More]
Starring: François Leterrier , Charles Le Clainche , Maurice Beerblock , Roland Monod
Directed By: Robert Bresson

#101

Army of Shadows (1969)
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Critics Consensus: Originally made in 1969, this recently reissued classic is a masterful examination of the inner workings of the World War II resistance efforts.
Synopsis: This adaptation of the book by Joseph Kessel paints an understated, unglamorous portrait of the French Resistance during World World [More]
Starring: Lino Ventura , Paul Meurisse , Jean-Pierre Cassel , Paul Crauchet
Directed By: Jean-Pierre Melville

#102

Rome, Open City (1945)
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Critics Consensus: Open City fills in the familiar contours of its storyline with three-dimensional characters and a narrative depth that add up to a towering -- and still powerfully resonant -- cinematic achievement.
Synopsis: Rome, 1944. Giorgio Manfredi, one of the leaders of the Resistance is tracked down by the Nazis. He goes to [More]
Starring: Aldo Fabrizi , Anna Magnani , Marcello Pagliero , Maria Michi
Directed By: Roberto Rossellini

#103

Good Will Hunting (1997)
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Critics Consensus: It follows a predictable narrative arc, but Good Will Hunting adds enough quirks to the journey -- and is loaded with enough powerful performances -- that it remains an entertaining, emotionally rich drama.
Synopsis: Will Hunting (Matt Damon) has a genius-level IQ but chooses to work as a janitor at MIT. When he solves [More]
Starring: Matt Damon , Robin Williams , Ben Affleck , Minnie Driver
Directed By: Gus Van Sant

#104

La Strada (1954)
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Critics Consensus: Giulietta Masina and Anthony Quinn's pitiable pair of outsiders provide a poignant contrast between gentleness and might in Federico Fellini's unforgettable parable.
Synopsis: When Gelsomina (Giulietta Masina), a naïve young woman, is purchased from her impoverished mother by brutish circus strongman Zampanò (Anthony [More]
Starring: Anthony Quinn , Giulietta Masina , Richard Basehart , Aldo Silvani
Directed By: Federico Fellini

#105

Goodfellas (1990)
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Critics Consensus: Hard-hitting and stylish, GoodFellas is a gangster classic -- and arguably the high point of Martin Scorsese's career.
Synopsis: Henry Hill, a poor Irish-Italian growing up in 1950s New York City, rises through the ranks of his neighborhood's organized [More]
Starring: Robert De Niro , Ray Liotta , Joe Pesci , Lorraine Bracco
Directed By: Martin Scorsese

#106

Rebecca (1940)
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Critics Consensus: Hitchcock's first American film (and his only Best Picture winner), Rebecca is a masterpiece of haunting atmosphere, Gothic thrills, and gripping suspense.
Synopsis: Story of a young woman who marries a fascinating widower only to find out that she must live in the [More]
Starring: Laurence Olivier , Joan Fontaine , Judith Anderson , George Sanders
Directed By: Alfred Hitchcock

#107

The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
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Critics Consensus: Director Jonathan Demme's smart, taut thriller teeters on the edge between psychological study and all-out horror, and benefits greatly from stellar performances by Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster.
Synopsis: Jodie Foster stars as Clarice Starling, a top student at the FBI's training academy. Jack Crawford (Scott Glenn) wants Clarice [More]
Starring: Jodie Foster , Anthony Hopkins , Scott Glenn , Ted Levine
Directed By: Jonathan Demme

#108

The Terminator (1984)
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Critics Consensus: With its impressive action sequences, taut economic direction, and relentlessly fast pace, it's clear why The Terminator continues to be an influence on sci-fi and action flicks.
Synopsis: Disguised as a human, a cyborg assassin known as a Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) travels from 2029 to 1984 to kill [More]
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger , Linda Hamilton , Michael Biehn , Paul Winfield
Directed By: James Cameron

#109

Ikiru (1952)
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Critics Consensus: Ikiru is a well-acted and deeply moving humanist tale about a man facing his own mortality, one of legendary director Akira Kurosawa's most intimate films.
Synopsis: Mr. Watanabe suddenly finds that he has terminal cancer. He vows to make his final days meaningful. His attempts to [More]
Starring: Takashi Shimura , Miki Odagiri , Kyôko Seki
Directed By: Akira Kurosawa

#110

Le Samouraï (1967)
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Critics Consensus: Le Samouraï makes the most of its spare aesthetic, using stylish -- and influential -- direction, solid performances, and thick atmosphere to weave an absorbing story.
Synopsis: Hit man Jef Costello (Alain Delon) goes through an elaborate set of rituals before carrying out a hit on a [More]
Starring: Alain Delon , Nathalie Delon , François Perier , Cathy Rosier
Directed By: Jean-Pierre Melville

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Beauty and the Beast (1991)
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Critics Consensus: Enchanting, sweepingly romantic, and featuring plenty of wonderful musical numbers, Beauty and the Beast is one of Disney's most elegant animated offerings.
Synopsis: An arrogant young prince and his castle's servants fall under the spell of a wicked enchantress, who turns him into [More]
Starring: Paige O'Hara , Robby Benson , Richard White , Jerry Orbach
Directed By: Gary Trousdale , Kirk Wise

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Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
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Critics Consensus: One of cinema's greatest courtroom dramas, Anatomy of a Murder is tense, thought-provoking, and brilliantly acted, with great performances from James Stewart and George C. Scott.
Synopsis: Semi-retired Michigan lawyer Paul Biegler (James Stewart) takes the case of Army Lt. Manion (Ben Gazzara), who murdered a local [More]
Starring: James Stewart , Lee Remick , Ben Gazzara , Arthur O'Connell
Directed By: Otto Preminger

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Monsters, Inc. (2001)
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Critics Consensus: Clever, funny, and delightful to look at, Monsters, Inc. delivers another resounding example of how Pixar elevated the bar for modern all-ages animation.
Synopsis: Monsters Incorporated is the largest scare factory in the monster world, and James P. Sullivan (John Goodman) is one of [More]
Starring: John Goodman , Billy Crystal , Mary Gibbs , Steve Buscemi
Directed By: Pete Docter

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Eighth Grade (2018)
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Critics Consensus: Eighth Grade takes a look at its titular time period that offers a rare and resounding ring of truth while heralding breakthroughs for writer-director Bo Burnham and captivating star Elsie Fisher.
Synopsis: Thirteen-year-old Kayla endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of [More]
Starring: Elsie Fisher , Daniel Zolghadri , Fred Hechinger , Imani Lewis
Directed By: Bo Burnham

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12 Years a Slave (2013)
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Critics Consensus: It's far from comfortable viewing, but 12 Years a Slave's unflinchingly brutal look at American slavery is also brilliant -- and quite possibly essential -- cinema.
Synopsis: In the years before the Civil War, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York, is [More]
Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor , Michael Fassbender , Benedict Cumberbatch , Paul Dano
Directed By: Steve McQueen

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Pan's Labyrinth (2006)
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Critics Consensus: Pan's Labyrinth is Alice in Wonderland for grown-ups, with the horrors of both reality and fantasy blended together into an extraordinary, spellbinding fable.
Synopsis: In 1944 Spain young Ofelia (Ivana Baquero) and her ailing mother (Ariadna Gil) arrive at the post of her mother's [More]
Starring: Sergi López , Maribel Verdú , Ivana Baquero , Álex Angulo
Directed By: Guillermo del Toro

#117

The Lady Eve (1941)
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Critics Consensus: A career highlight for Preston Sturges, The Lady Eve benefits from Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda's sparkling chemistry -- and a script that inspired countless battle-of-the-sexes comedies.
Synopsis: It's no accident when wealthy Charles (Henry Fonda) falls for Jean (Barbara Stanwyck). Jean is a con artist with her [More]
Starring: Barbara Stanwyck , Henry Fonda , Charles Coburn , Eugene Pallette
Directed By: Preston Sturges

#118

Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)
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Critics Consensus: The charmingly offbeat Hunt for the Wilderpeople unites a solid cast, a talented filmmaker, and a poignant, funny, deeply affecting message.
Synopsis: A boy (Julian Dennison) and his foster father (Sam Neill) become the subjects of a manhunt after they get stranded [More]
Starring: Sam Neill , Julian Dennison , Rima Te Wiata , Rachel House
Directed By: Taika Waititi

#119

007: Goldfinger (1964)
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Critics Consensus: Goldfinger is where James Bond as we know him comes into focus - it features one of 007's most famous lines ("A martini. Shaken, not stirred.") and a wide range of gadgets that would become the series' trademark.
Synopsis: Special agent 007 (Sean Connery) comes face to face with one of the most notorious villains of all time, and [More]
Starring: Sean Connery , Gert Fröbe , Honor Blackman , Shirley Eaton
Directed By: Guy Hamilton

#120

Lady Bird (2017)
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Critics Consensus: Lady Bird delivers fresh insights about the turmoil of adolescence -- and reveals writer-director Greta Gerwig as a fully formed filmmaking talent.
Synopsis: A teenager (Saoirse Ronan) navigates a loving but turbulent relationship with her strong-willed mother (Laurie Metcalf) over the course of [More]
Starring: Saoirse Ronan , Laurie Metcalf , Timothée Chalamet , Lucas Hedges
Directed By: Greta Gerwig

#121

Persepolis (2007)
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Critics Consensus: Persepolis is an emotionally powerful, dramatically enthralling autobiographical gem, and the film's simple black-and-white images are effective and bold.
Synopsis: Based on Satrapi's graphic novel about her life in pre and post-revolutionary Iran and then in Europe. The film traces [More]
Starring: Chiara Mastroianni , Catherine Deneuve , Danielle Darrieux , Simon Abkarian
Directed By: Marjane Satrapi , Vincent Paronnaud

#122

Star Trek (2009)
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Critics Consensus: Star Trek reignites a classic franchise with action, humor, a strong story, and brilliant visuals, and will please traditional Trekkies and new fans alike.
Synopsis: Aboard the USS Enterprise, the most-sophisticated starship ever built, a novice crew embarks on its maiden voyage. Their path takes [More]
Starring: Chris Pine , Zachary Quinto , Leonard Nimoy , Eric Bana
Directed By: J.J. Abrams

#123

Hell or High Water (2016)
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Critics Consensus: Hell or High Water offers a solidly crafted, well-acted Western heist thriller that eschews mindless gunplay in favor of confident pacing and full-bodied characters.
Synopsis: Toby is a divorced father who's trying to make a better life for his son. His brother Tanner is an [More]
Starring: Jeff Bridges , Chris Pine , Ben Foster , Gil Birmingham
Directed By: David Mackenzie

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Memento (2000)
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Critics Consensus: Christopher Nolan skillfully guides the audience through Memento's fractured narrative, seeping his film in existential dread.
Synopsis: Leonard (Guy Pearce) is tracking down the man who raped and murdered his wife. The difficulty, however, of locating his [More]
Starring: Guy Pearce , Carrie-Anne Moss , Joe Pantoliano , Mark Boone Junior
Directed By: Christopher Nolan

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Catch Me if You Can (2002)
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Critics Consensus: With help from a strong performance by Leonardo DiCaprio as real-life wunderkind con artist Frank Abagnale, Steven Spielberg crafts a film that's stylish, breezily entertaining, and surprisingly sweet.
Synopsis: Frank Abagnale, Jr. (Leonardo DiCaprio) worked as a doctor, a lawyer, and as a co-pilot for a major airline -- [More]
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio , Tom Hanks , Christopher Walken , Martin Sheen
Directed By: Steven Spielberg

#126

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
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Critics Consensus: A legendarily expansive and ambitious start to the sci-fi saga, George Lucas opened our eyes to the possibilities of blockbuster filmmaking and things have never been the same.
Synopsis: The Imperial Forces -- under orders from cruel Darth Vader (David Prowse) -- hold Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) hostage, in [More]
Starring: Mark Hamill , Harrison Ford , Carrie Fisher , Alec Guinness
Directed By: George Lucas

#127

Shadow of a Doubt (1943)
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Critics Consensus: Alfred Hitchcock's earliest classic -- and his own personal favorite -- deals its flesh-crawling thrills as deftly as its finely shaded characters.
Synopsis: Uncle Charlie (Joseph Cotten) visits his relatives in Santa Rosa. He is a very charming man, but his niece slowly [More]
Starring: Teresa Wright , Joseph Cotten , Macdonald Carey , Hume Cronyn
Directed By: Alfred Hitchcock

#128

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
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Critics Consensus: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington -- and returns with an uplifting ode to idealism that distills the strengths of its director and leading man.
Synopsis: When the idealistic young Jefferson Smith (James Stewart) winds up appointed to the United States Senate, he gains the mentorship [More]
Starring: James Stewart , Jean Arthur , Claude Rains , Edward Arnold
Directed By: Frank Capra

#129

Ratatouille (2007)
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Critics Consensus: Fast-paced and stunningly animated, Ratatouille adds another delightfully entertaining entry -- and a rather unlikely hero -- to the Pixar canon.
Synopsis: Remy (Patton Oswalt), a resident of Paris, appreciates good food and has quite a sophisticated palate. He would love to [More]
Starring: Patton Oswalt , Ian Holm , Lou Romano , Brian Dennehy
Directed By: Brad Bird

#130

Brooklyn (2015)
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Critics Consensus: Brooklyn buttresses outstanding performances from Saoirse Ronan and Emory Cohen with a rich period drama that tugs at the heartstrings as deftly as it satisfies the mind.
Synopsis: Young Irish immigrant Eilis Lace (Saoirse Ronan) navigates her way through 1950s Brooklyn. Lured by the promise of America, Eilis [More]
Starring: Saoirse Ronan , Domhnall Gleeson , Emory Cohen , Jim Broadbent
Directed By: John Crowley

#131

Saving Private Ryan (1998)
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Critics Consensus: Anchored by another winning performance from Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg's unflinchingly realistic war film virtually redefines the genre.
Synopsis: Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks) takes his men behind enemy lines to find Private James Ryan, whose three brothers have [More]
Starring: Tom Hanks , Edward Burns , Tom Sizemore , Jeremy Davies
Directed By: Steven Spielberg

#132

The Lavender Hill Mob (1951)
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Critics Consensus: Fiendishly funny and clever, The Lavender Hill Mob is a top hat Ealing Studios effort.
Synopsis: A meek clerk (Alec Guinness), his buddy (Stanley Holloway) and crooks melt hijacked Bank of England gold into Eiffel Tower [More]
Starring: Alec Guinness , Stanley Holloway , Sid James , Alfie Bass
Directed By: Charles Crichton

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Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
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Critics Consensus: Featuring bravura set pieces, sly humor, and white-knuckle action, Raiders of the Lost Ark is one of the most consummately entertaining adventure pictures of all time.
Synopsis: Dr. Indiana Jones, a renowned archeologist and expert in the occult, is hired by the U.S. Government to find the [More]
Starring: Harrison Ford , Karen Allen , Paul Freeman , Wolf Kahler
Directed By: Steven Spielberg

#134

WALL-E (2008)
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Critics Consensus: Wall-E's stellar visuals testify once again to Pixar's ingenuity, while its charming star will captivate younger viewers -- and its timely story offers thought-provoking subtext.
Synopsis: WALL-E, short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-class, is the last robot left on Earth. He spends his days tidying [More]
Starring: Ben Burtt , Elissa Knight , Jeff Garlin , Fred Willard
Directed By: Andrew Stanton

#135

I Am Cuba (1964)
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Critics Consensus: Visually absorbing and formally audacious, I Am Cuba (Soy Cuba) opens a long-buried time capsule that has lost none of its captivating power.
Synopsis: A study in contrasts set in and around Havana that explores Cuba's 1959 revolution. A young woman's fascination with the [More]
Starring: Luz María Collazo , Jean Bouise , Sergio Corrieri , José Gallardo
Directed By: Mikhail Kalatozov

#136

Maria Full of Grace (2004)
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Critics Consensus: In a striking debut, Moreno carries the movie and puts a human face on the drug trade.
Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Colombian Maria (Catalina Sandino Moreno) is desperate: pregnant and with a large family to care for, she's forced to [More]
Starring: Catalina Sandino Moreno , Yenny Paola Vega , Guilied Lopez , Jhon Álex Toro
Directed By: Joshua Marston

#137

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul (1974)
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Critics Consensus: Regarded as one of the high-water marks in German New Wave cinema of the 1970s, Ali: Fear Eats the Soul is at once an intense portrayal of a relationship and a tribute to one of Rainer Werner Fassbinder's film heroes, Douglas Sirk.
Synopsis: Emmi Kurowski (Brigitte Mira), a cleaning lady, is lonely in her old age. Her husband died years ago, and her [More]
Starring: Brigitte Mira , El Hedi ben Salem , Barbara Valentin , Irm Hermann
Directed By: Rainer Werner Fassbinder

#138

The Iron Giant (1999)
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Critics Consensus: The endearing Iron Giant tackles ambitious topics and complex human relationships with a steady hand and beautifully animated direction from Brad Bird.
Synopsis: In this animated adaptation of Ted Hughes' Cold War fable, a giant alien robot (Vin Diesel) crash-lands near the small [More]
Starring: Jennifer Aniston , Eli Marienthal , Harry Connick Jr. , Vin Diesel
Directed By: Brad Bird

#139

The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928)
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Critics Consensus: The Passion of Joan of Arc is must-see cinema for Renée Maria Falconetti's incredible performance alone -- and an all-time classic for innumerable other reasons.
Synopsis: A classic of the silent age, this film tells the story of the doomed but ultimately canonized 15th-century teenage warrior. [More]
Starring: Maria Falconetti , Eugene Silvain , André Berley , Maurice Schultz
Directed By: Carl Theodor Dreyer

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The King's Speech (2010)
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Critics Consensus: Colin Firth gives a masterful performance in The King's Speech, a predictable but stylishly produced and rousing period drama.
Synopsis: England's Prince Albert (Colin Firth) must ascend the throne as King George VI, but he has a speech impediment. Knowing [More]
Starring: Colin Firth , Geoffrey Rush , Helena Bonham Carter , Guy Pearce
Directed By: Tom Hooper

#141

Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)
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Critics Consensus: A bigger, bolder Spider-Man sequel, No Way Home expands the franchise's scope and stakes without losing sight of its humor and heart.
Synopsis: For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighborhood hero's identity is revealed, bringing his Super [More]
Starring: Tom Holland , Zendaya , Benedict Cumberbatch , Jacob Batalon
Directed By: Jon Watts

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The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
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Critics Consensus: This complex war epic asks hard questions, resists easy answers, and boasts career-defining work from star Alec Guinness and director David Lean.
Synopsis: Adaptation of the Pierre Bouelle novel about POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort [More]
Starring: William Holden , Alec Guinness , Sessue Hayakawa , Jack Hawkins
Directed By: David Lean

#143

The Farewell (2019)
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Critics Consensus: The Farewell deftly captures complicated family dynamics with a poignant, well-acted drama that marries cultural specificity with universally relatable themes.
Synopsis: Billi's family returns to China under the guise of a fake wedding to stealthily say goodbye to their beloved matriarch [More]
Starring: Awkwafina , Tzi Ma , Diana Lin , Gil Perez-Abraham
Directed By: Lulu Wang

#144

The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)
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Critics Consensus: Errol Flynn thrills as the legendary title character, and the film embodies the type of imaginative family adventure tailor-made for the silver screen.
Synopsis: When King Richard the Lionheart is captured, his scheming brother Prince John (Claude Rains) plots to reach the throne, to [More]
Starring: Errol Flynn , Olivia de Havilland , Basil Rathbone , Claude Rains
Directed By: Michael Curtiz , William Keighley

#145

Whiplash (2014)
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Critics Consensus: Intense, inspiring, and well-acted, Whiplash is a brilliant sophomore effort from director Damien Chazelle and a riveting vehicle for stars J.K. Simmons and Miles Teller.
Synopsis: Andrew Neiman (Miles Teller) is an ambitious young jazz drummer, in pursuit of rising to the top of his elite [More]
Starring: Miles Teller , J.K. Simmons , Melissa Benoist , Paul Reiser
Directed By: Damien Chazelle

#146

Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
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Critics Consensus: A disarmingly sweet musical led by outstanding performances from Judy Garland and Margaret O'Brien, Meet Me in St. Louis offers a holiday treat for all ages.
Synopsis: "Meet Me in St. Louis" is a classic MGM romantic musical comedy that focuses on four sisters (one of whom [More]
Starring: Judy Garland , Margaret O'Brien , Leon Ames , Lucille Bremer
Directed By: Vincente Minnelli

#147

The Insider (1999)
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Critics Consensus: Intelligent, compelling, and packed with strong performances, The Insider is a potent corporate thriller.
Synopsis: After seeking the expertise of former "Big Tobacco" executive Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe), seasoned TV producer Lowell Bergman (Al Pacino) [More]
Starring: Al Pacino , Russell Crowe , Christopher Plummer , Diane Venora
Directed By: Michael Mann

#148

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
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Critics Consensus: A cult classic as gut-bustingly hilarious as it is blithely ridiculous, Monty Python and the Holy Grail has lost none of its exceedingly silly charm.
Synopsis: A comedic send-up of the grim circumstances of the Middle Ages as told through the story of King Arthur and [More]
Starring: Graham Chapman , John Cleese , Terry Gilliam , Eric Idle
Directed By: Terry Gilliam , Terry Jones

#149

Das Boot (1981)
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Critics Consensus: Taut, breathtakingly thrilling, and devastatingly intelligent, Das Boot is one of the greatest war films ever made.
Synopsis: A German submarine patrols the Atlantic Ocean during World War II, manned by a crew that must contend with tense [More]
Starring: Jürgen Prochnow , Herbert Grönemeyer , Klaus Wennemann , Hubertus Bengsch
Directed By: Wolfgang Petersen

#150

Pinocchio (1940)
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Critics Consensus: Ambitious, adventurous, and sometimes frightening, Pinocchio arguably represents the pinnacle of Disney's collected works -- it's beautifully crafted and emotionally resonant.
Synopsis: When the woodworker Geppetto (Christian Rub) sees a falling star, he wishes that the puppet he just finished, Pinocchio (Dickie [More]
Starring: Don Brodie , Walter Catlett , Frankie Darro , Cliff Edwards
Directed By: Ben Sharpsteen , Hamilton Luske

#151

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
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Critics Consensus: Dark, sinister, but ultimately even more involving than A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back defies viewer expectations and takes the series to heightened emotional levels.
Synopsis: The adventure continues in this "Star Wars" sequel. Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) [More]
Starring: Mark Hamill , Harrison Ford , Carrie Fisher , Billy Dee Williams
Directed By: Irvin Kershner

#152

Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
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Critics Consensus: Framed by great work from director Sidney Lumet and fueled by a gripping performance from Al Pacino, Dog Day Afternoon offers a finely detailed snapshot of people in crisis with tension-soaked drama shaded in black humor.
Synopsis: When inexperienced criminal Sonny Wortzik (Al Pacino) leads a bank robbery in Brooklyn, things quickly go wrong, and a hostage [More]
Starring: Al Pacino , John Cazale , Charles Durning , Chris Sarandon
Directed By: Sidney Lumet

#153

Aladdin (1992)
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Critics Consensus: A highly entertaining entry in Disney's renaissance era," Aladdin is beautifully drawn, with near-classic songs and a cast of scene-stealing characters.
Synopsis: When street rat Aladdin frees a genie from a lamp, he finds his wishes granted. However, he soon finds that [More]
Starring: Scott Weinger , Robin Williams , Linda Larkin , Jonathan Freeman
Directed By: Ron Clements , John Musker

#154

Avengers: Endgame (2019)
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Critics Consensus: Exciting, entertaining, and emotionally impactful, Avengers: Endgame does whatever it takes to deliver a satisfying finale to Marvel's epic Infinity Saga.
Synopsis: The fourth installment in the Avengers saga is the culmination of 22 interconnected Marvel films and the climax of a [More]
Starring: Robert Downey Jr. , Chris Evans , Mark Ruffalo , Chris Hemsworth
Directed By: Anthony Russo , Joe Russo

#155

Rashomon (1950)
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Critics Consensus: One of legendary director Akira Kurosawa's most acclaimed films, Rashomon features an innovative narrative structure, brilliant acting, and a thoughtful exploration of reality versus perception.
Synopsis: Brimming with action while incisively examining the nature of truth, "Rashomon" is perhaps the finest film ever to investigate the [More]
Starring: Toshiro Mifune , Machiko Kyō , Takashi Shimura , Masayuki Mori
Directed By: Akira Kurosawa

#156

Touch of Evil (1958)
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Critics Consensus: Artistically innovative and emotionally gripping, Orson Welles' classic noir is a visual treat, as well as a dark, sinister thriller.
Synopsis: When a car bomb explodes on the American side of the U.S./Mexico border, Mexican drug enforcement agent Miguel Vargas (Charlton [More]
Starring: Charlton Heston , Orson Welles , Janet Leigh , Joseph Calleia
Directed By: Orson Welles

#157

Iron Man (2008)
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Critics Consensus: Powered by Robert Downey Jr.'s vibrant charm, Iron Man turbo-charges the superhero genre with a deft intelligence and infectious sense of fun.
Synopsis: A billionaire industrialist and genius inventor, Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), is conducting weapons tests overseas, but terrorists kidnap him [More]
Starring: Robert Downey Jr. , Terrence Howard , Gwyneth Paltrow , Jeff Bridges
Directed By: Jon Favreau

#158

Little Women (2019)
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Critics Consensus: With a stellar cast and a smart, sensitive retelling of its classic source material, Greta Gerwig's Little Women proves some stories truly are timeless.
Synopsis: In the years after the Civil War, Jo March lives in New York and makes her living as a writer, [More]
Starring: Saoirse Ronan , Emma Watson , Florence Pugh , Eliza Scanlen
Directed By: Greta Gerwig

#159

The Handmaiden (2016)
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Critics Consensus: The Handmaiden uses a Victorian crime novel as the loose inspiration for another visually sumptuous and absorbingly idiosyncratic outing from director Park Chan-wook.
Synopsis: With help from an orphaned pickpocket (Kim Tae-ri), a Korean con man (Ha Jung-woo) devises an elaborate plot to seduce [More]
Starring: Kim Min-hee , Kim Tae-ri , Ha Jung-woo , Cho Jin-woong
Directed By: Park Chan-wook

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The Band's Visit (2007)
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Critics Consensus: The Band's Visit is both a clever, subtle slice-of-life comedy, and poignant cross-cultural exploration.
Synopsis: The eight Egyptian musicians who comprise the Alexandria Ceremonial Police Orchestra arrive by mistake in a small town in Israel's [More]
Starring: Sasson Gabay , Ronit Elkabetz , Saleh Bakri , Khalifa Natour
Directed By: Eran Kolirin

#161

Ran (1985)
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Critics Consensus: Akira Kurosawa's sprawling, epic take on King Lear should be required viewing for fans of westerns, war movies, or period films in general.
Synopsis: At the age of seventy, after years of consolidating his empire, the Great Lord Hidetora Ichimonji (Tatsuya Nakadai) decides to [More]
Starring: Tatsuya Nakadai , Mieko Harada , Akira Terao , Jinpachi Nezu
Directed By: Akira Kurosawa

#162

The Hurt Locker (2008)
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Critics Consensus: A well-acted, intensely shot, action filled war epic, Kathryn Bigelow's The Hurt Locker is thus far the best of the recent dramatizations of the Iraq War.
Synopsis: Staff Sgt. William James (Jeremy Renner), Sgt. J.T. Sanborn (Anthony Mackie) and Specialist Owen Eldridge (Brian Geraghty) are members of [More]
Starring: Jeremy Renner , Anthony Mackie , Brian Geraghty , Guy Pearce
Directed By: Kathryn Bigelow

#163

The Red Shoes (1948)
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Critics Consensus: The Red Shoes is one of the best-looking movies ever, and blends multiple moods and styles with balletic grace.
Synopsis: In this classic drama, Vicky Page (Moira Shearer) is an aspiring ballerina torn between her dedication to dance and her [More]
Starring: Moira Shearer , Anton Walbrook , Marius Goring , Robert Helpmann
Directed By: Michael Powell , Emeric Pressburger

#164

Leave No Trace (2018)
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Critics Consensus: Leave No Trace takes an effectively low-key approach to a potentially sensationalistic story -- and further benefits from brilliant work by Ben Foster and Thomasin McKenzie.
Synopsis: A father and daughter live a perfect but mysterious existence in Forest Park, a beautiful nature reserve near Portland, Ore., [More]
Starring: Ben Foster , Thomasin McKenzie , Jeff Kober , Dale Dickey
Directed By: Debra Granik

#165

Casino Royale (2006)
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Critics Consensus: Casino Royale disposes of the silliness and gadgetry that plagued recent James Bond outings, and Daniel Craig delivers what fans and critics have been waiting for: a caustic, haunted, intense reinvention of 007.
Synopsis: After receiving a license to kill, British Secret Service agent James Bond (Daniel Craig) heads to Madagascar, where he uncovers [More]
Starring: Daniel Craig , Eva Green , Mads Mikkelsen , Judi Dench
Directed By: Martin Campbell

#166

Top Hat (1935)
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Critics Consensus: A glamorous and enthralling Depression-era diversion, Top Hat is nearly flawless, with acrobatics by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers that make the hardest physical stunts seem light as air.
Synopsis: The story centers on wealthy Dale Tremont (Ginger Rogers), on holiday in London and Venice. She assumes that American entertainer [More]
Starring: Fred Astaire , Ginger Rogers , Edward Everett Horton , Helen Broderick
Directed By: Mark Sandrich

#167

The Conformist (1970)
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Critics Consensus: A commentary on fascism and beauty alike, Bernardo Bertolucci's The Conformist is acclaimed for its sumptuous visuals and extravagant, artful cinematography.
Synopsis: In Mussolini's Italy, repressed Jean-Louis Trintignant, trying to purge memories of a youthful, homosexual episode -- and murder -- joins [More]
Starring: Jean-Louis Trintignant , Stefania Sandrelli , Dominique Sanda , Pierre Clémenti
Directed By: Bernardo Bertolucci

#168

The Artist (2011)
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Critics Consensus: A crowd-pleasing tribute to the magic of silent cinema, The Artist is a clever, joyous film with delightful performances and visual style to spare.
Synopsis: In the 1920s, actor George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) is a bona fide matinee idol with many adoring fans. While working [More]
Starring: Jean Dujardin , Bérénice Bejo , John Goodman , James Cromwell
Directed By: Michel Hazanavicius

#169

Unforgiven (1992)
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Critics Consensus: As both director and star, Clint Eastwood strips away decades of Hollywood varnish applied to the Wild West, and emerges with a series of harshly eloquent statements about the nature of violence.
Synopsis: When prostitute Delilah Fitzgerald (Anna Thomson) is disfigured by a pair of cowboys in Big Whiskey, Wyoming, her fellow brothel [More]
Starring: Clint Eastwood , Gene Hackman , Morgan Freeman , Richard Harris
Directed By: Clint Eastwood

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King Kong (1933)
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Critics Consensus: King Kong explores the soul of a monster -- making audiences scream and cry throughout the film -- in large part due to Kong's breakthrough special effects.
Synopsis: Actress Ann Darrow (Fay Wray) and director Carl Denham (Robert Armstrong) travel to the Indian Ocean to do location shoots [More]
Starring: Fay Wray , Bruce Cabot , Robert Armstrong , Frank Reicher
Directed By: Merian C. Cooper , Ernest B. Schoedsack

#171

Strangers on a Train (1951)
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Critics Consensus: A provocative premise and inventive set design lights the way for Hitchcock diabolically entertaining masterpiece.
Synopsis: In Alfred Hitchcock's adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's thriller, tennis star Guy Haines (Farley Granger) is enraged by his trampy wife's [More]
Starring: Robert Walker , Farley Granger , Ruth Roman , Leo G. Carroll
Directed By: Alfred Hitchcock

#172

Halloween (1978)
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Critics Consensus: Scary, suspenseful, and viscerally thrilling, Halloween set the standard for modern horror films.
Synopsis: On a cold Halloween night in 1963, six year old Michael Myers brutally murdered his 17-year-old sister, Judith. He was [More]
Starring: Donald Pleasence , Jamie Lee Curtis , Nancy Kyes , P.J. Soles
Directed By: John Carpenter

#173

Paths of Glory (1957)
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Critics Consensus: Paths of Glory is a transcendentally humane war movie from Stanley Kubrick, with impressive, protracted battle sequences and a knock-out ending.
Synopsis: During World War I, commanding officer General Broulard (Adolphe Menjou) orders his subordinate, General Mireau (George Macready), to attack a [More]
Starring: Kirk Douglas , Ralph Meeker , Adolphe Menjou , George Macready
Directed By: Stanley Kubrick

#174

A Prophet (2009)
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Critics Consensus: Featuring an impressive star turn by newcomer Tahar Rahim, A Prophet is a French gangster film filled with arresting, immediate details.
Synopsis: This acclaimed crime drama follows Malik El Djebena (Tahar Rahim), a delinquent young Muslim man, who is struggling to get [More]
Starring: Tahar Rahim , Niels Arestrup , Adel Bencherif , Reda Kateb
Directed By: Jacques Audiard

#175

Children of Paradise (1945)
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Critics Consensus: Strong performances abound, and Carne's wit and grace are evident in this masterful (if long) French epic.
Synopsis: In this expansive drama, the lovely and enigmatic Parisian actress Garance (Arletty) draws the attention of various men in her [More]
Starring: Arletty , Jean-Louis Barrault , Pierre Brasseur , María Casares
Directed By: Marcel Carné

#176

Before Sunset (2004)
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Critics Consensus: Filled with engaging dialogue, Before Sunset is a witty, poignant romance, with natural chemistry between Hawke and Delpy.
Synopsis: A sequel to Before Sunrise, this film starts nine years later as Jesse (Ethan Hawke) travels across Europe giving readings [More]
Starring: Ethan Hawke , Julie Delpy , Vernon Dobtcheff , Louise Lemoine Torres
Directed By: Richard Linklater

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Sunrise (1927)
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Critics Consensus: Boasting masterful cinematography to match its well-acted, wonderfully romantic storyline, Sunrise is perhaps the final -- and arguably definitive -- statement of the silent era.
Synopsis: Bored with his wife (Janet Gaynor), their baby and the dull routine of farm life, a farmer (George O'Brien) falls [More]
Starring: George O'Brien , Janet Gaynor , Margaret Livingston , Bodil Rosing
Directed By: F.W. Murnau

#178

Quiz Show (1994)
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Critics Consensus: Directed with sly refinement by Robert Redford and given pizazz by a slew of superb performances, Quiz Show intelligently interrogates the erosion of public standards without settling on tidy answers.
Synopsis: Queens-born Herbie Stempel (John Turturro) becomes an unlikely hero after winning on America's beloved game show, "Twenty One." When the [More]
Starring: John Turturro , Rob Morrow , Ralph Fiennes , Paul Scofield
Directed By: Robert Redford

#179

Pulp Fiction (1994)
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Critics Consensus: Injecting its compendium of crime tales with the patois of everyday conversation, Pulp Fiction is a cinematic shot of adrenaline that cements writer-director Quentin Tarantino as an audacious purveyor of killer kino.
Synopsis: Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) are hitmen with a penchant for philosophical discussions. In this [More]
Starring: John Travolta , Samuel L. Jackson , Uma Thurman , Harvey Keitel
Directed By: Quentin Tarantino

#180

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)
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Critics Consensus: Much like the beloved TV personality that inspired it, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood offers a powerfully affecting message about acceptance and understanding.
Synopsis: Lloyd Vogel is an investigative journalist who receives an assignment to profile Fred Rogers, aka Mr. Rogers. He approaches the [More]
Starring: Tom Hanks , Matthew Rhys , Susan Kelechi Watson , Chris Cooper
Directed By: Marielle Heller

#181

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
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Critics Consensus: Arriving more than a decade after the previous installment, the smart, sweet, and funny Puss in Boots: The Last Wish proves some franchises only get better with age.
Synopsis: This fall, everyone's favorite leche-loving, swashbuckling, fear-defying feline returns. For the first time in more than a decade, DreamWorks Animation [More]
Starring: Antonio Banderas , Salma Hayek , Olivia Colman , Harvey Guillén
Directed By: Joel Crawford

#182

The LEGO Movie (2014)
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Critics Consensus: Boasting beautiful animation, a charming voice cast, laugh-a-minute gags, and a surprisingly thoughtful story, The Lego Movie is colorful fun for all ages.
Synopsis: Emmet (Chris Pratt), an ordinary LEGO figurine who always follows the rules, is mistakenly identified as the Special -- an [More]
Starring: Chris Pratt , Will Ferrell , Morgan Freeman , Elizabeth Banks
Directed By: Phil Lord , Christopher Miller

#183

Soul (2020)
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Critics Consensus: A film as beautiful to contemplate as it is to behold, Soul proves Pixar's power to deliver outstanding all-ages entertainment remains undimmed.
Synopsis: Joe is a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn't quite gone the way he expected. His true passion is jazz [More]
Starring: Jamie Foxx , Tina Fey , Phylicia Rashad , Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
Directed By: Pete Docter

#184

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
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Critics Consensus: Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher are worthy adversaries in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, with Miloš Forman's more grounded and morally ambiguous approach to Ken Kesey's surrealistic novel yielding a film of outsized power.
Synopsis: When Randle Patrick McMurphy (Jack Nicholson) gets transferred for evaluation from a prison farm to a mental institution, he assumes [More]
Starring: Jack Nicholson , Louise Fletcher , Brad Dourif , William Redfield
Directed By: Milos Forman

#185

Creed (2015)
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Critics Consensus: Creed brings the Rocky franchise off the mat for a surprisingly effective seventh round that extends the boxer's saga in interesting new directions while staying true to its classic predecessors' roots.
Synopsis: Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan) never knew his famous father, boxing champion Apollo Creed, who died before Adonis was born. [More]
Starring: Michael B. Jordan , Sylvester Stallone , Tessa Thompson , Phylicia Rashad
Directed By: Ryan Coogler

#186

Sweet Smell of Success (1957)
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Critics Consensus: Sweet Smell of Success boasts a top-notch cast, sharp direction, atmospheric cinematography, and an appropriately jazzy score, making it one of the best noir crime thrillers ever made.
Synopsis: New York City newspaper writer J.J. Hunsecker (Burt Lancaster) holds considerable sway over public opinion with his Broadway column, but [More]
Starring: Burt Lancaster , Tony Curtis , Martin Milner , Barbara Nichols
Directed By: Alexander Mackendrick

#187

La Haine (1995)
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Critics Consensus: Hard-hitting and breathtakingly effective, La Haine takes an uncompromising look at long-festering social and economic divisions affecting 1990s Paris.
Synopsis: When a young Arab is arrested and beaten unconscious by police, a riot erupts in the notoriously violent suburbs outside [More]
Starring: Vincent Cassel , Hubert Koundé , Said Taghmaoui , Abdel Ahmed Ghili
Directed By: Mathieu Kassovitz

#188

Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)
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Critics Consensus: Kubo and the Two Strings matches its incredible animation with an absorbing -- and bravely melancholy -- story that has something to offer audiences of all ages.
Synopsis: Young Kubo's (Art Parkinson) peaceful existence comes crashing down when he accidentally summons a vengeful spirit from the past. Now [More]
Starring: Charlize Theron , Art Parkinson , Ralph Fiennes , George Takei
Directed By: Travis Knight

#189

The Princess Bride (1987)
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Critics Consensus: A delightfully postmodern fairy tale, The Princess Bride is a deft, intelligent mix of swashbuckling, romance, and comedy that takes an age-old damsel-in-distress story and makes it fresh.
Synopsis: A fairy tale adventure about a beautiful young woman and her one true love. He must find her after a [More]
Starring: Cary Elwes , Robin Wright , Mandy Patinkin , Chris Sarandon
Directed By: Rob Reiner

#190

Starred Up (2013)
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Critics Consensus: Smart, hard-hitting, and queasily realistic, Starred Up is an instant classic of U.K. prison cinema.
Synopsis: An explosive teenager runs into his equally violent father after being switched to an adult prison from a facility for [More]
Starring: Ben Mendelsohn , Rupert Friend , Jack O'Connell , Sam Spruell
Directed By: David Mackenzie

#191

John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)
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Critics Consensus: John Wick: Chapter 4 piles on more of everything -- and suggests that when it comes to a well-dressed Keanu Reeves dispatching his enemies in lethally balletic style, there can never be too much.
Synopsis: John Wick (Keanu Reeves) uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick [More]
Starring: Keanu Reeves , Donnie Yen , Bill Skarsgård , Laurence Fishburne
Directed By: Chad Stahelski

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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
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Critics Consensus: Propelled by Charlie Kaufman's smart, imaginative script and Michel Gondry's equally daring directorial touch, Eternal Sunshine is a twisty yet heartfelt look at relationships and heartache.
Synopsis: After a painful breakup, Clementine (Kate Winslet) undergoes a procedure to erase memories of her former boyfriend Joel (Jim Carrey) [More]
Starring: Jim Carrey , Kate Winslet , Kirsten Dunst , Mark Ruffalo
Directed By: Michel Gondry

#193

Monsieur Lazhar (2011)
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Critics Consensus: Monsieur Lahzar is a tender and thoughtful portrait of a man with hidden grief and also a compelling exploration of the teacher-student dynamic.
Synopsis: A recent emigrant (Fellag) of Algeria takes over a Canadian classroom after a teacher's tragic death. [More]
Starring: Mohamed Fellag , Sophie Nélisse , Émilien Néron , Danielle Proulx
Directed By: Philippe Falardeau

#194

Aliens (1986)
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Critics Consensus: While Alien was a marvel of slow-building, atmospheric tension, Aliens packs a much more visceral punch, and features a typically strong performance from Sigourney Weaver.
Synopsis: After floating in space for 57 years, Lt. Ripley's (Sigourney Weaver) shuttle is found by a deep space salvage team. [More]
Starring: Sigourney Weaver , Carrie Henn , Michael Biehn , Paul Reiser
Directed By: James Cameron

#195

Sideways (2004)
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Critics Consensus: Charming, thoughtful, and often funny, Sideways is a decidedly mature road trip comedy full of excellent performances.
Synopsis: Struggling writer and wine enthusiast Miles (Paul Giamatti) takes his engaged friend, Jack (Thomas Haden Church), on a trip to [More]
Starring: Paul Giamatti , Thomas Haden Church , Virginia Madsen , Sandra Oh
Directed By: Alexander Payne

#196

The Lion King (1994)
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Critics Consensus: Emotionally stirring, richly drawn, and beautifully animated, The Lion King is a pride within Disney's pantheon of classic family films.
Synopsis: This Disney animated feature follows the adventures of the young lion Simba (Jonathan Taylor Thomas), the heir of his father, [More]
Starring: Matthew Broderick , Jeremy Irons , James Earl Jones , Madge Sinclair
Directed By: Roger Allers , Rob Minkoff

#197

Life of Brian (1979)
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Critics Consensus: One of the more cutting-edge films of the 1970s, this religious farce from the classic comedy troupe is as poignant as it is funny and satirical.
Synopsis: Brian Cohen (Graham Chapman) is an average young Jewish man, but through a series of ridiculous events, he gains a [More]
Starring: Graham Chapman , John Cleese , Terry Gilliam , Terry Jones
Directed By: Terry Jones

#198

Before Midnight (2013)
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Critics Consensus: Building on the first two installments in Richard Linklater's well-crafted Before trilogy, Before Midnight offers intelligent, powerfully acted perspectives on love, marriage, and long-term commitment.
Synopsis: On the last night of their idyllic Greek vacation, longtime lovers Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Celine (Julie Delpy) reminisce about [More]
Starring: Ethan Hawke , Julie Delpy , Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick , Jennifer Prior
Directed By: Richard Linklater

#199

A Fistful of Dollars (1964)
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Critics Consensus: With Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo as his template, Sergio Leone's A Fistful of Dollars helped define a new era for the Western and usher in its most iconic star, Clint Eastwood.
Synopsis: Wandering gunfighter Joe arrives in the Mexican village of San Miguel in the midst of a power struggle among sheriff [More]
Starring: Clint Eastwood , Marianne Koch , Joseph Egger , Wolfgang Lukschy
Directed By: Sergio Leone

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Sullivan's Travels (1941)
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Critics Consensus: Blending screwball comedy with a socially conscious message, Sullivan's Travels offers delightful proof of writer-director Preston Sturges' ability to provoke serious thought as well as helpless laughter.
Synopsis: Successful movie director John L. Sullivan (Joel McCrea), convinced he won't be able to film his ambitious masterpiece until he [More]
Starring: Joel McCrea , Veronica Lake , Robert Warwick , William Demarest
Directed By: Preston Sturges

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BlacKkKlansman (2018)
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Critics Consensus: BlacKkKlansman uses history to offer bitingly trenchant commentary on current events -- and brings out some of Spike Lee's hardest-hitting work in decades along the way.
Synopsis: Ron Stallworth is the first African-American detective to serve in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Determined to make a name [More]
Starring: John David Washington , Adam Driver , Laura Harrier , Topher Grace
Directed By: Spike Lee

#202

Fargo (1996)
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Critics Consensus: Violent, quirky, and darkly funny, Fargo delivers an original crime story and a wonderful performance by McDormand.
Synopsis: "Fargo" is a reality-based crime drama set in Minnesota in 1987. Jerry Lundegaard (William H. Macy) is a car salesman [More]
Starring: Frances McDormand , Steve Buscemi , William H. Macy , Peter Stormare
Directed By: Joel Coen

#203

The Grapes of Wrath (1940)
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Critics Consensus: A potent drama that is as socially important today as when it was made, The Grapes of Wrath is affecting, moving, and deservedly considered an American classic.
Synopsis: The Joad clan, introduced to the world in John Steinbeck's iconic novel, is looking for a better life in California. [More]
Starring: Henry Fonda , Jane Darwell , John Carradine , Charley Grapewin
Directed By: John Ford

#204

The Lost Weekend (1945)
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Critics Consensus: Director Billy Wilder's unflinchingly honest look at the effects of alcoholism may have had some of its impact blunted by time, but it remains a powerful and remarkably prescient film.
Synopsis: Writer Don Birnam (Ray Milland) is on the wagon. Sober for only a few days, Don is supposed to be [More]
Starring: Ray Milland , Jane Wyman , Howard Da Silva , Phillip Terry
Directed By: Billy Wilder

#205

Sing Street (2016)
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Critics Consensus: Sing Street is a feel-good musical with huge heart and irresistible optimism, and its charming cast and hummable tunes help to elevate its familiar plotting.
Synopsis: In 1985, a Dublin teenager (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) forms a rock 'n' roll band to win the heart of an aspiring [More]
Starring: Ferdia Walsh-Peelo , Lucy Boynton , Jack Reynor , Aidan Gillen
Directed By: John Carney

#206

Boyhood (2014)
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Critics Consensus: Epic in technical scale but breathlessly intimate in narrative scope, Boyhood is a sprawling investigation of the human condition.
Synopsis: The joys and pitfalls of growing up are seen through the eyes of a child named Mason (Ellar Coltrane), his [More]
Starring: Ellar Coltrane , Patricia Arquette , Ethan Hawke , Lorelei Linklater
Directed By: Richard Linklater

#207

8 1/2 (1963)
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Critics Consensus: Inventive, thought-provoking, and funny, 8 1/2 represents the arguable peak of Federico Fellini's many towering feats of cinema.
Synopsis: Troubled Italian filmmaker Guido Anselmi (Marcello Mastroianni) struggles with creative stasis as he attempts to get a new movie off [More]
Starring: Marcello Mastroianni , Claudia Cardinale , Anouk Aimée , Sandra Milo
Directed By: Federico Fellini

#208

Battleship Potemkin (1925)
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Critics Consensus: A technical masterpiece, Battleship Potemkin is Soviet cinema at its finest, and its montage editing techniques remain influential to this day.
Synopsis: When they are fed rancid meat, the sailors on the Potemkin revolt against their harsh conditions. Led by Vakulinchuk (Aleksandr [More]
Starring: Aleksandr Antonov , Vladimir Barskiy , Grigoriy Aleksandrov , Mikhail Gomorov
Directed By: Sergei M. Eisenstein

#209

Marriage Story (2019)
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Critics Consensus: Observing a splintering union with compassion and expansive grace, the powerfully acted Marriage Story ranks among writer-director Noah Baumbach's best works.
Synopsis: A stage director and his actor wife struggle through a grueling divorce that pushes them to their limits. [More]
Starring: Scarlett Johansson , Adam Driver , Azhy Robertson , Laura Dern
Directed By: Noah Baumbach

#210

Lost in Translation (2003)
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Critics Consensus: Effectively balancing humor and subtle pathos, Sofia Coppola crafts a moving, melancholy story that serves as a showcase for both Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson.
Synopsis: A lonely, aging movie star named Bob Harris (Bill Murray) and a conflicted newlywed, Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson), meet in Tokyo. [More]
Starring: Bill Murray , Scarlett Johansson , Giovanni Ribisi , Anna Faris
Directed By: Sofia Coppola

#211

The French Connection (1971)
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Critics Consensus: Realistic, fast-paced and uncommonly smart, The French Connection is bolstered by stellar performances by Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider, not to mention William Friedkin's thrilling production.
Synopsis: New York Detective Popeye Doyle (Gene Hackman) and his partner (Roy Scheider) chase a French heroin smuggler. [More]
Starring: Gene Hackman , Fernando Rey , Roy Scheider , Tony Lo Bianco
Directed By: William Friedkin

#212

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
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Critics Consensus: Full of eye-popping special effects, and featuring a pitch-perfect cast, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring brings J.R.R. Tolkien's classic to vivid life.
Synopsis: The future of civilization rests in the fate of the One Ring, which has been lost for centuries. Powerful forces [More]
Starring: Elijah Wood , Ian McKellen , Liv Tyler , Viggo Mortensen
Directed By: Peter Jackson

#213

Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)
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Critics Consensus: A landmark Sergio Leone spaghetti western masterpiece featuring a classic Morricone score.
Synopsis: There's a single piece of land around Flagstone with water on it, and rail baron Morton (Gabriele Ferzetti) aims to [More]
Starring: Henry Fonda , Claudia Cardinale , Charles Bronson , Jason Robards
Directed By: Sergio Leone

#214

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
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Critics Consensus: Visually breathtaking and emotionally powerful, The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King is a moving and satisfying conclusion to a great trilogy.
Synopsis: The culmination of nearly 10 years' work and conclusion to Peter Jackson's epic trilogy based on the timeless J.R.R. Tolkien [More]
Starring: Elijah Wood , Ian McKellen , Liv Tyler , Viggo Mortensen
Directed By: Peter Jackson

#215

Moana (2016)
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Critics Consensus: With a title character as three-dimensional as its lush animation and a story that adds fresh depth to Disney's time-tested formula, Moana is truly a family-friendly adventure for the ages.
Synopsis: An adventurous teenager sails out on a daring mission to save her people. During her journey, Moana meets the once-mighty [More]
Starring: Auli'i Cravalho , Dwayne Johnson , Rachel House , Temuera Morrison
Directed By: John Musker , Ron Clements

#216

Sling Blade (1996)
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Critics Consensus: You will see what's coming, but the masterful performances, especially Thornton's, will leave you riveted.
Synopsis: Mentally disabled Karl Childers (Billy Bob Thornton) is released from the mental hospital where he has spent most of his [More]
Starring: Billy Bob Thornton , Dwight Yoakam , J.T. Walsh , John Ritter
Directed By: Billy Bob Thornton

#217

Grand Illusion (1937)
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Critics Consensus: Jean Renoir's Grand Illusion is a masterful anti-war statement, bringing humane insight and an undercurrent of ironic humor to an unusual relationship between captor and captive.
Synopsis: A group of French soldiers, including the patrician Captain de Boeldieu (Pierre Fresnay) and the working-class Lieutenant Maréchal (Jean Gabin), [More]
Starring: Pierre Fresnay , Erich von Stroheim , Jean Gabin , Marcel Dalio
Directed By: Jean Renoir

#218

The Thin Man (1934)
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Critics Consensus: Featuring an involving mystery and sparkling repartee between William Powell and Myrna Loy, The Thin Man is an endlessly charming romp.
Synopsis: The recently divorced Clyde Wynant discovers that his new girlfriend has stolen $50,000 and is carrying on with other men. [More]
Starring: William Powell , Myrna Loy , Maureen O'Sullivan , Nat Pendleton
Directed By: W. S. Van Dyke II

#219

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007)
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Critics Consensus: Breathtaking visuals and dynamic performances make The Diving Bell and the Butterfly a powerful biopic.
Synopsis: Jean-Dominique Bauby (Mathieu Amalric), editor-in-chief of French fashion bible Elle magazine, has a devastating stroke at age 43. The damage [More]
Starring: Mathieu Amalric , Emmanuelle Seigner , Marie-Josée Croze , Anne Consigny
Directed By: Julian Schnabel

#220

The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie (1972)
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Critics Consensus: An intoxicating dose of the director's signature surrealist style, The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie represents Buñuel at his most accessible.
Synopsis: The ambassador of the Latin American republic of Miranda (Fernando Rey), M. Thevenot (Paul Frankeur), his wife Simone (Delphine Seyrig) [More]
Starring: Fernando Rey , Delphine Seyrig , Stéphane Audran , Jean-Pierre Cassel
Directed By: Luis Buñuel

#221

The Truman Show (1998)
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Critics Consensus: A funny, tender, and thought-provoking film, The Truman Show is all the more noteworthy for its remarkably prescient vision of runaway celebrity culture and a nation with an insatiable thirst for the private details of ordinary lives.
Synopsis: He doesn't know it, but everything in Truman Burbank's (Jim Carrey) life is part of a massive TV set. Executive [More]
Starring: Jim Carrey , Laura Linney , Noah Emmerich , Natascha McElhone
Directed By: Peter Weir

#222

The Red Circle (1970)
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Critics Consensus: Melville is at the top of his game, giving us his next-to-last entry into the world of deception, crime, and extreme suspense that made him a maestro of the French heist genre.
Synopsis: When French criminal Corey (Alain Delon) gets released from prison, he resolves to never return. He is quickly pulled back [More]
Starring: Yves Montand , Alain Delon , Bourvil , Gian Maria Volonté
Directed By: Jean-Pierre Melville

#223

Ford v Ferrari (2019)
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Critics Consensus: Ford v Ferrari delivers all the polished auto action audiences will expect -- and balances it with enough gripping human drama to satisfy non-racing enthusiasts.
Synopsis: American automotive designer Carroll Shelby and fearless British race car driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics [More]
Starring: Matt Damon , Christian Bale , Jon Bernthal , Caitriona Balfe
Directed By: James Mangold

#224

Three Colors: Blue (1993)
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Critics Consensus: Three Colors: Blue contains some of director/co-writer Krzysztof Kieslowski's most visually arresting, emotionally resonant work -- and boasts an outstanding performance from Juliette Binoche in the bargain.
Synopsis: Julie (Juliette Binoche) is haunted by her grief after living through a tragic auto wreck that claimed the life of [More]
Starring: Juliette Binoche , Benoît Régent , Florence Pernel , Charlotte Véry
Directed By: Krzysztof Kieslowski

#225

The Straight Story (1999)
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Critics Consensus: With strong performances and director David Lynch at the helm, The Straight Story steers past sentimental byways on its ambling journey across the American heartland.
Synopsis: A retired farmer and widower in his 70s, Alvin Straight (Richard Farnsworth) learns one day that his distant brother Lyle [More]
Starring: Richard Farnsworth , Sissy Spacek , Jane Galloway Heitz , Everett McGill
Directed By: David Lynch

#226

Au Hasard Balthazar (1966)
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Critics Consensus: Au Hasard Balthazar uses one animal's lifelong journey to trace a soberly compelling -- and ultimately heartbreaking -- outline of the human experience.
Synopsis: This thoughtful and unique French film reveals the surprisingly deep connection between Marie (Anne Wiazemsky), a sensitive farm girl, and [More]
Starring: Anne Wiazemsky , François Lafarge , Philippe Asselin , Nathalie Joyaut
Directed By: Robert Bresson

#227

True Grit (2010)
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Critics Consensus: Girded by strong performances from Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, and newcomer Hailee Steinfeld, and lifted by some of the Coens' most finely tuned, unaffected work, True Grit is a worthy companion to the Charles Portis book.
Synopsis: After an outlaw named Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin) murders her father, feisty 14-year-old farm girl Mattie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld) hires [More]
Starring: Jeff Bridges , Matt Damon , Josh Brolin , Barry Pepper
Directed By: Joel Coen , Ethan Coen

#228

Room (2015)
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Critics Consensus: Led by incredible work from Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay, Room makes for an unforgettably harrowing -- and undeniably rewarding -- experience.
Synopsis: Held captive for years in an enclosed space, a woman (Brie Larson) and her young son (Jacob Tremblay) finally gain [More]
Starring: Brie Larson , Jacob Tremblay , Joan Allen , Sean Bridgers
Directed By: Lenny Abrahamson

#229

Mother (2009)
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Critics Consensus: As fleshy as it is funny, Bong Joon-Ho's Mother straddles family drama, horror and comedy with a deft grasp of tone and plenty of eerie visuals.
Synopsis: A widow (Kim Hye-ja) resides with her mentally challenged son (Won-bin) in a small South Korean town, where she scrapes [More]
Starring: Kim Hye-ja , Won-bin , Jin Goo , Yoon Je-moon
Directed By: Bong Joon Ho

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Rosemary's Baby (1968)
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Critics Consensus: A frightening tale of Satanism and pregnancy that is even more disturbing than it sounds thanks to convincing and committed performances by Mia Farrow and Ruth Gordon.
Synopsis: A young wife comes to believe that her offspring is not of this world. Waifish Rosemary Woodhouse (Mia Farrow) and [More]
Starring: Mia Farrow , John Cassavetes , Ruth Gordon , Sidney Blackmer
Directed By: Roman Polanski

#231

Local Hero (1983)
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Critics Consensus: A charmingly low-key character study brought to life by a tremendously talented cast, Local Hero is as humorous as it is heartwarming.
Synopsis: Up-and-coming Houston oil executive Mac MacIntyre (Peter Riegert) gets more than he bargained for when a seemingly simple business trip [More]
Starring: Burt Lancaster , Peter Riegert , Denis Lawson , Fulton Mackay
Directed By: Bill Forsyth

#232

Oppenheimer (2023)
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Critics Consensus: Oppenheimer marks another engrossing achievement from Christopher Nolan that benefits from Murphy's tour-de-force performance and stunning visuals.
Synopsis: During World War II, Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves Jr. appoints physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer to work on the top-secret Manhattan [More]
Starring: Cillian Murphy , Emily Blunt , Robert Downey Jr. , Matt Damon
Directed By: Christopher Nolan

#233

Diabolique (1955)
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Critics Consensus: Cruel, dark, but undeniably effective, Diabolique is a suspense thriller as effective as Hitchcock's best work and with a brilliant twist ending.
Synopsis: In this classic of French suspense, the cruel and abusive headmaster of a boarding school, Michel Delassalle (Paul Meurisse), becomes [More]
Starring: Simone Signoret , Véra Clouzot , Paul Meurisse , Charles Vanel
Directed By: Henri-Georges Clouzot

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Logan (2017)
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Critics Consensus: Hugh Jackman makes the most of his final outing as Wolverine with a gritty, nuanced performance in a violent but surprisingly thoughtful superhero action film that defies genre conventions.
Synopsis: In the near future, a weary Logan (Hugh Jackman) cares for an ailing Professor X (Patrick Stewart) at a remote [More]
Starring: Hugh Jackman , Patrick Stewart , Dafne Keen , Richard E. Grant
Directed By: James Mangold

#235

Playtime (1967)
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Critics Consensus: A remarkable achievement, Playtime's packs every scene with sight gags and characters that both celebrates and satirizes the urbanization of modern life.
Synopsis: Clumsy Monsieur Hulot (Jacques Tati) finds himself perplexed by the intimidating complexity of a gadget-filled Paris. He attempts to meet [More]
Starring: Jacques Tati , Barbara Dennek , Jacqueline Lecomte , Valérie Camille
Directed By: Jacques Tati

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A Quiet Place (2018)
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Critics Consensus: A Quiet Place artfully plays on elemental fears with a ruthlessly intelligent creature feature that's as original as it is scary -- and establishes director John Krasinski as a rising talent.
Synopsis: If they hear you, they hunt you. A family must live in silence to avoid mysterious creatures that hunt by [More]
Starring: Emily Blunt , John Krasinski , Millicent Simmonds , Noah Jupe
Directed By: John Krasinski

#237

A Night at the Opera (1935)
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Critics Consensus: Watermelons may go out of season, but in A Night at the Opera, the Marx Brothers' daffy laughs are never anything less than uproariously fresh.
Synopsis: The Marx Brothers run amuck in the world of opera when Otis B. Driftwood (Groucho Marx) meets aspiring singer Ricardo [More]
Starring: Groucho Marx , Harpo Marx , Kitty Carlisle Hart , Chico Marx
Directed By: Sam Wood

#238

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
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Critics Consensus: The Nightmare Before Christmas is a stunningly original and visually delightful work of stop-motion animation.
Synopsis: The film follows the misadventures of Jack Skellington, Halloweentown's beloved pumpkin king, who has become bored with the same annual [More]
Starring: Danny Elfman , Chris Sarandon , Catherine O'Hara , William Hickey
Directed By: Henry Selick

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In the Mood for Love (2000)
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Critics Consensus: An exquisitely shot showcase for Maggie Cheung and Tony Leung that marks a somber evolution of Wong Kar-wai's chic style, In the Mood for Love is a tantric tease that's liable to break your heart.
Synopsis: In 1962, journalist Chow Mo-wan (Tony Leung Chiu Wai) and his wife move into a Hong Kong apartment, but Chow's [More]
Starring: Tony Leung Chiu Wai , Maggie Cheung , Kelly Lai Chen , Rebecca Pan
Directed By: Kar-Wai Wong

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In the Heat of the Night (1967)
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Critics Consensus: Tense, funny, and thought-provoking all at once, and lifted by strong performances from Sydney Poitier and Rod Steiger, director Norman Jewison's look at murder and racism in small-town America continues to resonate today.
Synopsis: African-American Philadelphia police detective Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier) is arrested on suspicion of murder by Bill Gillespie (Rod Steiger), the [More]
Starring: Sidney Poitier , Rod Steiger , Warren Oates , Quentin Dean
Directed By: Norman Jewison

#241

Hidden Figures (2016)
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Critics Consensus: In heartwarming, crowd-pleasing fashion, Hidden Figures celebrates overlooked -- and crucial -- contributions from a pivotal moment in American history.
Synopsis: Three brilliant African American women at NASA -- Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson -- serve as the brains [More]
Starring: Taraji P. Henson , Octavia Spencer , Janelle Monáe , Kevin Costner
Directed By: Theodore Melfi

#242

Umberto D (1952)
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Critics Consensus: Anchored by Carlo Battisti's moving performance as Umberto D, Vittorio de Sica's deeply empathetic character study is a bracing glimpse into the lives of the downtrodden.
Synopsis: When elderly pensioner Umberto Domenico Ferrari (Carlo Battisti) returns to his boarding house from a protest calling for a hike [More]
Starring: Carlo Battisti , Maria-Pia Casilio , Lina Gennari , Alberto Albani Barbieri
Directed By: Vittorio De Sica

#243

My Left Foot (1989)
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Critics Consensus: No doubt most will come to My Left Foot for Daniel Day-Lewis' performance, but the movie's refusal to go downbeat will keep it in viewer minds afterwards.
Synopsis: No one expects much from Christy Brown (Daniel Day-Lewis), a boy with cerebral palsy born into a working-class Irish family. [More]
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis , Ray McAnally , Brenda Fricker , Ruth McCabe
Directed By: Jim Sheridan

#244

Bringing Up Baby (1938)
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Critics Consensus: With Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant at their effervescent best, Bringing Up Baby is a seamlessly assembled comedy with enduring appeal.
Synopsis: Harried paleontologist David Huxley (Cary Grant) has to make a good impression on society matron Mrs. Random (May Robson), who [More]
Starring: Katharine Hepburn , Cary Grant , Charlie Ruggles , May Robson
Directed By: Howard Hawks

#245

Sense and Sensibility (1995)
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Critics Consensus: Sense and Sensibility is an uncommonly deft, very funny Jane Austen adaptation, marked by Emma Thompson's finely tuned performance.
Synopsis: When Elinor Dashwood's (Emma Thompson) father dies, her family's finances are crippled. After the Dashwoods move to a cottage in [More]
Starring: Emma Thompson , Alan Rickman , Kate Winslet , Hugh Grant
Directed By: Ang Lee

#246

Call Me by Your Name (2017)
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Critics Consensus: Call Me by Your Name offers a melancholy, powerfully affecting portrait of first love, empathetically acted by Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer.
Synopsis: It's the summer of 1983, and precocious 17-year-old Elio Perlman is spending the days with his family at their 17th-century [More]
Starring: Armie Hammer , Timothée Chalamet , Michael Stuhlbarg , Amira Casar
Directed By: Luca Guadagnino

#247

Air (2023)
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Critics Consensus: A fact-based drama that no one will dunk on, Air aims to dramatize events that changed the sports world forever -- and hits almost nothing but net.
Synopsis: From award-winning director Ben Affleck, AIR reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then-rookie Michael Jordan and Nike's fledgling basketball [More]
Starring: Matt Damon , Ben Affleck , Jason Bateman , Viola Davis
Directed By: Ben Affleck

#248

Brazil (1985)
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Critics Consensus: Brazil, Terry Gilliam's visionary Orwellian fantasy, is an audacious dark comedy, filled with strange, imaginative visuals.
Synopsis: Low-level bureaucrat Sam Lowry (Jonathan Pryce) escapes the monotony of his day-to-day life through a recurring daydream of himself as [More]
Starring: Jonathan Pryce , Robert De Niro , Katherine Helmond , Ian Holm
Directed By: Terry Gilliam

#249

Dune: Part Two (2024)
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Critics Consensus: Visually thrilling and narratively epic, Dune: Part Two continues Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of the beloved sci-fi series in spectacular form.
Synopsis: "Dune: Part Two" will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while [More]
Starring: Timothée Chalamet , Zendaya , Rebecca Ferguson , Javier Bardem
Directed By: Denis Villeneuve

#250

Shaun of the Dead (2004)
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Critics Consensus: Shaun of the Dead cleverly balances scares and witty satire, making for a bloody good zombie movie with loads of wit.
Synopsis: Shaun is a 30-something loser with a dull, easy existence. When he's not working at the electronics store, he lives [More]
Starring: Simon Pegg , Kate Ashfield , Lucy Davis , Nick Frost
Directed By: Edgar Wright

#251

Yojimbo (1961)
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Critics Consensus: As effortlessly engaging as it is widely influential, Yojimbo represents Kurosawa at the peak of his powers -- and lays the groundwork for the modern American western.
Synopsis: A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master (Toshirô Mifune), enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival [More]
Starring: Toshiro Mifune , Tatsuya Nakadai , Eijiro Tono , Takashi Shimura
Directed By: Akira Kurosawa

#252

The Sting (1973)
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Critics Consensus: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, and director George Roy Hill prove that charm, humor, and a few slick twists can add up to a great film.
Synopsis: Following the murder of a mutual friend, aspiring con man Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford) teams up with old pro Henry [More]
Starring: Paul Newman , Robert Redford , Robert Shaw , Charles Durning
Directed By: George Roy Hill

#253

Roman Holiday (1953)
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Critics Consensus: With Audrey Hepburn luminous in her American debut, Roman Holiday is as funny as it is beautiful, and sets the standard for the modern romantic comedy.
Synopsis: Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann (Audrey Hepburn) takes off for a night while in Rome. When [More]
Starring: Gregory Peck , Audrey Hepburn , Eddie Albert , Tullio Carminati
Directed By: William Wyler

#254

The Departed (2006)
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Critics Consensus: Featuring outstanding work from an excellent cast, The Departed is a thoroughly engrossing gangster drama with the gritty authenticity and soupy morality we come to expect from Martin Scorsese.
Synopsis: South Boston cop Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) goes under cover to infiltrate the organization of gangland chief Frank Costello (Jack [More]
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio , Matt Damon , Jack Nicholson , Mark Wahlberg
Directed By: Martin Scorsese

#255

Boyz N the Hood (1991)
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Critics Consensus: Well-acted and thematically rich, Boyz N the Hood observes Black America with far more depth and compassion than many of the like-minded films its success inspired.
Synopsis: Tre is sent to live with his father, Furious Styles, in tough South Central Los Angeles. Although his hard-nosed father [More]
Starring: Laurence Fishburne , Ice Cube , Cuba Gooding Jr. , Nia Long
Directed By: John Singleton

#256

Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
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Critics Consensus: The epic of all epics, Lawrence of Arabia cements director David Lean's status in the filmmaking pantheon with nearly four hours of grand scope, brilliant performances, and beautiful cinematography.
Synopsis: Due to his knowledge of the native Bedouin tribes, British Lieutenant T.E. Lawrence (Peter O'Toole) is sent to Arabia to [More]
Starring: Peter O'Toole , Alec Guinness , Anthony Quinn , Omar Sharif
Directed By: David Lean

#257

The Manchurian Candidate (1962)
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Critics Consensus: A classic blend of satire and political thriller that was uncomfortably prescient in its own time, The Manchurian Candidate remains distressingly relevant today.
Synopsis: Near the end of the Korean War, a platoon of U.S. soldiers is captured by communists and brainwashed. Following the [More]
Starring: Frank Sinatra , Laurence Harvey , Janet Leigh , Angela Lansbury
Directed By: John Frankenheimer

#258

Day for Night (1973)
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Critics Consensus: A sweet counterpoint to Godard's Contempt, Truffaut's Day for Night is a congenial tribute to the self-afflicted madness that is making a movie.
Synopsis: A film director (François Truffaut) tries to get his movie made while observing the real-life dramas in his actors' lives. [More]
Starring: Jacqueline Bisset , François Truffaut , Jean-Pierre Aumont , Jean-Pierre Léaud
Directed By: François Truffaut

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Badlands (1973)
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Critics Consensus: Terrence Malick's debut is a masterful slice of American cinema, rife with the visual poetry and measured performances that would characterize his work.
Synopsis: Inspired by real-life killers Charles Starkweather and Caril-Ann Fugate, this tale of crime and love begins in a dead-end town. [More]
Starring: Martin Sheen , Sissy Spacek , Warren Oates , Ramon Bieri
Directed By: Terrence Malick

#260

Amores perros (2000)
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Critics Consensus: The brutality of Amores Perros may be difficult to watch at times, but this intense, gritty film packs a hard wallop.
Synopsis: "Amores Perros" is a bold, intensely emotional, and ambitious story of lives that collide in a Mexico City car crash. [More]
Starring: Emilio Echevarría , Gael García Bernal , Goya Toledo , Álvaro Guerrero
Directed By: Alejandro González Iñárritu

#261

The Triplets of Belleville (2003)
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Critics Consensus: Richly detailed and loaded with surreal touches, The Triplets of Belleville is an odd, delightful charmer.
Synopsis: This animated film follows elderly Frenchwoman Madame Souza as she becomes involved in international intrigue when her grandson, Champion, a [More]
Starring: Jean-Claude Donda , Michel Robin , Monica Viegas , Michèle Caucheteux
Directed By: Sylvain Chomet

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It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
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Critics Consensus: The holiday classic to define all holiday classics, It's a Wonderful Life is one of a handful of films worth an annual viewing.
Synopsis: After George Bailey (James Stewart) wishes he had never been born, an angel (Henry Travers) is sent to earth to [More]
Starring: James Stewart , Donna Reed , Lionel Barrymore , Thomas Mitchell
Directed By: Frank Capra

#263

The Lives of Others (2006)
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Critics Consensus: Unlike more traditional spy films, The Lives of Others doesn't sacrifice character for cloak and dagger chases, and the performances (notably that by the late Ulrich Muhe) stay with you.
Synopsis: In 1983 East Berlin, dedicated Stasi officer Gerd Wiesler (Ulrich Mühe), doubting that a famous playwright (Sebastian Koch) is loyal [More]
Starring: Martina Gedeck , Ulrich Mühe , Sebastian Koch , Ulrich Tukur
Directed By: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

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Some Like It Hot (1959)
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Critics Consensus: Some Like It Hot: A spry, quick-witted farce that never drags.
Synopsis: After witnessing a Mafia murder, slick saxophone player Joe (Tony Curtis) and his long-suffering buddy, Jerry (Jack Lemmon), improvise a [More]
Starring: Tony Curtis , Jack Lemmon , Marilyn Monroe , George Raft
Directed By: Billy Wilder

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Princess Mononoke (1997)
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Critics Consensus: With its epic story and breathtaking visuals, Princess Mononoke is a landmark in the world of animation.
Synopsis: A prince becomes involved in the struggle between a forest princess and the encroachment of mechanization. [More]
Starring: Claire Danes , Billy Bob Thornton , Gillian Anderson , Billy Crudup
Directed By: Hayao Miyazaki

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Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
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Critics Consensus: Guardians of the Galaxy is just as irreverent as fans of the frequently zany Marvel comic would expect -- as well as funny, thrilling, full of heart, and packed with visual splendor.
Synopsis: Brash space adventurer Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) finds himself the quarry of relentless bounty hunters after he steals an orb [More]
Starring: Chris Pratt , Zoe Saldaña , Dave Bautista , Vin Diesel
Directed By: James Gunn

#267

The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
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Critics Consensus: The Bourne Ultimatum is an intelligent, finely tuned non-stop thrill ride. Another strong performance from Matt Damon and sharp camerawork from Paul Greengrass make this the finest installment of the Bourne trilogy.
Synopsis: Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) continues his international quest to uncover his true identity. From Russia to Europe to northern Africa [More]
Starring: Matt Damon , Julia Stiles , Joan Allen , David Strathairn
Directed By: Paul Greengrass

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Almost Famous (2000)
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Critics Consensus: Almost Famous, with its great ensemble performances and story, is a well-crafted, warm-hearted movie that successfully draws you into its era.
Synopsis: Set in 1973, it chronicles the funny and often poignant coming of age of 15-year-old William, an unabashed music fan [More]
Starring: Billy Crudup , Frances McDormand , Kate Hudson , Jason Lee
Directed By: Cameron Crowe

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Young Frankenstein (1974)
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Critics Consensus: Made with obvious affection for the original, Young Frankenstein is a riotously silly spoof featuring a fantastic performance by Gene Wilder.
Synopsis: Respected medical lecturer Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder) learns that he has inherited his infamous grandfather's estate in Transylvania. Arriving [More]
Starring: Gene Wilder , Peter Boyle , Cloris Leachman , Marty Feldman
Directed By: Mel Brooks

#270

Back to the Future (1985)
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Critics Consensus: Inventive, funny, and breathlessly constructed, Back to the Future is a rousing time-travel adventure with an unforgettable spirit.
Synopsis: In this 1980s sci-fi classic, small-town California teen Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is thrown back into the '50s when [More]
Starring: Michael J. Fox , Christopher Lloyd , Crispin Glover , Lea Thompson
Directed By: Robert Zemeckis

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This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
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Critics Consensus: Smartly directed, brilliantly acted, and packed with endlessly quotable moments, This Is Spinal Tap is an all-time comedy classic.
Synopsis: "This Is Spinal Tap" shines a light on the self-contained universe of a metal band struggling to get back on [More]
Starring: Rob Reiner , Michael McKean , Christopher Guest , Harry Shearer
Directed By: Rob Reiner

#272

Wild Tales (2014)
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Critics Consensus: Wickedly hilarious and delightfully deranged, Wild Tales is a subversive satire that doubles as a uniformly entertaining anthology film.
Synopsis: A waitress adds a special ingredient to an arrogant loan shark's meal in one of several tales dealing with extremes [More]
Starring: Ricardo Darín , Oscar Martínez , Leonardo Sbaraglia , Érica Rivas
Directed By: Damián David Szifron

#273

Die Hard (1988)
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Critics Consensus: Its many imitators (and sequels) have never come close to matching the taut thrills of the definitive holiday action classic.
Synopsis: New York City policeman John McClane (Bruce Willis) is visiting his estranged wife (Bonnie Bedelia) on Christmas Eve. He joins [More]
Starring: Bruce Willis , Alan Rickman , Bonnie Bedelia , Reginald VelJohnson
Directed By: John McTiernan

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Aguirre: The Wrath of God (1972)
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Critics Consensus: A haunting journey of natural wonder and tangible danger, Aguirre transcends epic genre trappings and becomes mythological by its own right.
Synopsis: Don Lope de Aguirre (Klaus Kinski), a ruthless Spanish conquistador, vies for power while part of an expedition in Peru [More]
Starring: Klaus Kinski , Ruy Guerra , Helena Rojo , Del Negro
Directed By: Werner Herzog

#275

To Be or Not to Be (1942)
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Critics Consensus: A complex and timely satire with as much darkness as slapstick, Ernst Lubitsch's To Be or Not To Be delicately balances humor and ethics.
Synopsis: Acting couple Joseph (Jack Benny) and Maria Tura (Carole Lombard) are managing a theatrical troupe when the Nazis invade Poland. [More]
Starring: Carole Lombard , Jack Benny , Robert Stack , Felix Bressart
Directed By: Ernst Lubitsch

#276

The Apartment (1960)
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Critics Consensus: Director Billy Wilder's customary cynicism is leavened here by tender humor, romance, and genuine pathos.
Synopsis: Insurance worker C.C. Baxter (Jack Lemmon) lends his Upper West Side apartment to company bosses to use for extramarital affairs. [More]
Starring: Jack Lemmon , Shirley MacLaine , Fred MacMurray , Ray Walston
Directed By: Billy Wilder

#277

City of God (2002)
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Critics Consensus: City of God offers a shocking and disturbing -- but always compelling -- look at life in the slums of Rio de Janiero.
Synopsis: In the poverty-stricken favelas of Rio de Janeiro in the 1970s, two young men choose different paths. Rocket (Phellipe Haagensen) [More]
Starring: Alexandre Rodrigues , Leandro Firmino , Phellipe Haagensen , Douglas Silva
Directed By: Fernando Meirelles

#278

White Heat (1949)
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Critics Consensus: Raoul Walsh's crime drama goes further into the psychology of a gangster than most fear to tread and James Cagney's portrayal of the tragic anti-hero is constantly volatile.
Synopsis: Gang leader Cody Jarrett (James Cagney) lives for his mother, planning heists between horrible headaches. During a train robbery that [More]
Starring: James Cagney , Virginia Mayo , Edmond O'Brien , Margaret Wycherly
Directed By: Raoul Walsh

#279

The Big Sleep (1946)
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Critics Consensus: A perfect match of screenplay, director, and leading man, The Big Sleep stands as a towering achievement in film noir whose grim vitality remains undimmed.
Synopsis: Private investigator Philip Marlowe (Humphrey Bogart) is hired by General Sternwood to help resolve the gambling debts of his wild [More]
Starring: Humphrey Bogart , Lauren Bacall , Martha Vickers , John Ridgely
Directed By: Howard Hawks

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Andrei Rublev (1966)
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Critics Consensus: Andrei Rublev is a cerebral epic that filters challenging ideas through a grand scope -- forming a moving thesis on art, faith, and the sweep of history.
Synopsis: An expansive Russian drama, this film focuses on the life of revered religious icon painter Andrei Rublev (Anatoliy Solonitsyn). Drifting [More]
Starring: Anatoliy Solonitsyn , Ivan Lapikov , Nikolay Grinko , Nikolaj Sergeev
Directed By: Andrei Tarkovsky

#281

City Lights (1931)
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Critics Consensus: One of the best underdog romance movies ever, with an ending that will light up any heart.
Synopsis: A hapless but resilient tramp (Charlie Chaplin) falls in love with a blind flower girl (Virginia Cherrill) on the tough [More]
Starring: Charlie Chaplin , Virginia Cherrill , Harry Myers , Hank Mann
Directed By: Charlie Chaplin

#282

Being There (1979)
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Critics Consensus: Smart, sophisticated, and refreshingly subtle, Being There soars behind sensitive direction from Hal Ashby and a stellar Peter Sellers performance.
Synopsis: Simple-minded Chance (Peter Sellers), a gardener who has resided in the Washington, D.C., townhouse of his wealthy employer for his [More]
Starring: Peter Sellers , Shirley MacLaine , Jack Warden , Melvyn Douglas
Directed By: Hal Ashby

#283

Hotel Rwanda (2004)
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Critics Consensus: A sobering and heartfelt tale about massacre that took place in Rwanda while most of the world looked away.
Synopsis: Hutu Paul Rusesabagina manages the Hôtel des Mille Collines and lives a happy life with his Tutsi wife and their [More]
Starring: Don Cheadle , Sophie Okonedo , Joaquin Phoenix , Nick Nolte
Directed By: Terry George

#284

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
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Critics Consensus: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings isn't entirely free of Marvel's familiar formula, but this exciting origin story expands the MCU in more ways than one.
Synopsis: Marvel Studios' "Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings" stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, who must confront the past [More]
Starring: Simu Liu , Awkwafina , Meng'er Zhang , Fala Chen
Directed By: Destin Daniel Cretton

#285

Breathless (1959)
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Critics Consensus: Breathless rewrote the rules of cinema -- and more than 50 years after its arrival, Jean-Luc Godard's paradigm-shifting classic remains every bit as vital.
Synopsis: Petty thug Michel (Jean-Paul Belmondo) considers himself a suave bad guy in the manner of Humphrey Bogart, but panics and [More]
Starring: Jean-Paul Belmondo , Jean Seberg , Daniel Boulanger , Jean-Pierre Melville
Directed By: Jean-Luc Godard

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Wings of Desire (1987)
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Critics Consensus: Beyond ravishing, Wings of Desire is Wim Wenders' is aching and heartbreaking exploration of how love makes us human.
Synopsis: Two angels, Damiel (Bruno Ganz) and Cassiel (Otto Sander), glide through the streets of Berlin, observing the bustling population, providing [More]
Starring: Bruno Ganz , Solveig Dommartin , Otto Sander , Curt Bois
Directed By: Wim Wenders

#287

Marvel's the Avengers (2012)
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Critics Consensus: Thanks to a script that emphasizes its heroes' humanity and a wealth of superpowered set pieces, The Avengers lives up to its hype and raises the bar for Marvel at the movies.
Synopsis: When Thor's evil brother, Loki (Tom Hiddleston), gains access to the unlimited power of the energy cube called the Tesseract, [More]
Starring: Robert Downey Jr. , Chris Evans , Mark Ruffalo , Chris Hemsworth
Directed By: Joss Whedon

#288

Run Lola Run (1998)
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Critics Consensus: More fun than a barrel of Jean-Paul Sartre, pic's energy riffs on an engaging love story and really human performances while offering a series of what-ifs and a blood-stirring soundtrack.
Synopsis: In this visually and conceptually impressive film, two-bit Berlin criminal Manni (Moritz Bleibtreu) delivers some smuggled loot for his boss, [More]
Starring: Franka Potente , Moritz Bleibtreu , Herbert Knaup , Armin Rohde
Directed By: Tom Tykwer

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Throne of Blood (1957)
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Critics Consensus: A career high point for Akira Kurosawa -- and one of the best film adaptations of a Shakespeare play.
Synopsis: Returning to their lord's castle, samurai warriors Washizu (Toshirô Mifune) and Miki (Minoru Chiaki) are waylaid by a spirit who [More]
Starring: Toshiro Mifune , Isuzu Yamada , Takashi Shimura , Minoru Chiaki
Directed By: Akira Kurosawa

#290

All the President's Men (1976)
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Critics Consensus: A taut, solidly acted paean to the benefits of a free press and the dangers of unchecked power, made all the more effective by its origins in real-life events.
Synopsis: Two green reporters and rivals working for the Washington Post, Bob Woodward (Robert Redford) and Carl Bernstein (Dustin Hoffman), research [More]
Starring: Robert Redford , Dustin Hoffman , Jack Warden , Martin Balsam
Directed By: Alan J. Pakula

#291

Raging Bull (1980)
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Critics Consensus: Arguably Martin Scorsese's and Robert De Niro's finest film, Raging Bull is often painful to watch, but it's a searing, powerful work about an unsympathetic hero.
Synopsis: The story of a middleweight boxer as he rises through ranks to earn his first shot at the middleweight crown. [More]
Starring: Robert De Niro , Cathy Moriarty , Joe Pesci , Frank Vincent
Directed By: Martin Scorsese

#292

Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019)
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Critics Consensus: A breezily unpredictable blend of teen romance and superhero action, Spider-Man: Far from Home stylishly sets the stage for the next era of the MCU.
Synopsis: Peter Parker's relaxing European vacation takes an unexpected turn when Nick Fury shows up in his hotel room to recruit [More]
Starring: Tom Holland , Samuel L. Jackson , Jake Gyllenhaal , Marisa Tomei
Directed By: Jon Watts

#293

The Hidden Fortress (1958)
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Critics Consensus: A feudal adventure told from an eccentric perspective, The Hidden Fortress is among Akira Kurosawa's most purely enjoyable epics.
Synopsis: Japanese peasants Matashichi (Kamatari Fujiwara) and Tahei (Minoru Chiaki) try and fail to make a profit from a tribal war. [More]
Starring: Toshiro Mifune , Misa Uehara , Minoru Chiaki , Kamatari Fujiwara
Directed By: Akira Kurosawa

#294

Apocalypse Now (1979)
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Critics Consensus: A voyage to hell where the journey is more satisfying than the destination, Francis Ford Coppola's haunting, hallucinatory Vietnam War epic is cinema at its most audacious and visionary.
Synopsis: In Vietnam in 1970, Captain Willard (Martin Sheen) takes a perilous and increasingly hallucinatory journey upriver to find and terminate [More]
Starring: Marlon Brando , Martin Sheen , Robert Duvall , Frederic Forrest
Directed By: Francis Ford Coppola

#295

Beauty and the Beast (1946)
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Critics Consensus: With its magical optical effects and enchanting performances, Jean Cocteau's Beauty and the Beast remains the most surreal -- and soulful -- of the fairy tale's film adaptations.
Synopsis: The story of a gentle-hearted beast in love with a simple and beautiful girl. She is drawn to the repellent [More]
Starring: Jean Marais , Josette Day , Mila Parély , Nane Germon
Directed By: Jean Cocteau

#296

The Killing (1956)
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Critics Consensus: An expertly crafted noir with more on its mind than stylishly staged violence, The Killing establishes Stanley Kubrick as a filmmaker of uncommon vision and control.
Synopsis: Career criminal Johnny Clay (Sterling Hayden) recruits a sharpshooter (Timothy Carey), a crooked police officer (Ted de Corsia), a bartender [More]
Starring: Sterling Hayden , Coleen Gray , Vince Edwards , Jay C. Flippen
Directed By: Stanley Kubrick

#297

Amélie (2001)
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Critics Consensus: The feel-good Amelie is a lively, fanciful charmer, showcasing Audrey Tautou as its delightful heroine.
Synopsis: "Amélie" is a fanciful comedy about a young woman who discretely orchestrates the lives of the people around her, creating [More]
Starring: Audrey Tautou , Mathieu Kassovitz , Rufus , Yolande Moreau
Directed By: Jean-Pierre Jeunet

#298

Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928)
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Critics Consensus: If it's a bit lighter on laughs than some other Buster Keaton pictures, Steamboat Bill Jr. more than makes up for it with some absolutely brilliant set pieces.
Synopsis: In this silent comedy, college boy William Canfield Jr. (Buster Keaton) reunites with his boat captain father in a Mississippi [More]
Starring: Buster Keaton , Ernest Torrence , Marion Byron , Tom Lewis
Directed By: Charles Reisner , Buster Keaton

#299

Central Station (1998)
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Critics Consensus: Director Salles transcends road-movie clichés and crafts a film that is as moving as it is universal.
Synopsis: Bitter former schoolteacher Dora (Fernanda Montenegro) supports herself by taking dictation from illiterate people in Rio de Janeiro who want [More]
Starring: Fernanda Montenegro , Vinícius de Oliveira , Marília Pêra , Soia Lira
Directed By: Walter Salles

#300

Taxi Driver (1976)
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Critics Consensus: A must-see film for movie lovers, this Martin Scorsese masterpiece is as hard-hitting as it is compelling, with Robert De Niro at his best.
Synopsis: Suffering from insomnia, disturbed loner Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro) takes a job as a New York City cabbie, haunting [More]
Starring: Robert De Niro , Jodie Foster , Cybill Shepherd , Harvey Keitel
Directed By: Martin Scorsese

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