#1 12 Angry Men (1957) 100% #1 Adjusted Score: 106500% Critics Consensus: Sidney Lumet's feature debut is a superbly written, dramatically effective courtroom thriller that rightfully stands as a modern classic. Synopsis: Following the closing arguments in a murder trial, the 12 members of the jury must deliberate, with a guilty verdict... [More] Starring: Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Ed Begley, E.G. Marshall Directed By: Sidney Lumet #2 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) 91% #2 Adjusted Score: 103037% Critics Consensus: One of the most influential of all sci-fi films -- and one of the most controversial -- Stanley Kubrick's 2001 is a delicate, poetic meditation on the ingenuity -- and folly -- of mankind. Synopsis: An imposing black structure provides a connection between the past and the future in this enigmatic adaptation of a short... [More] Starring: Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, Daniel Richter Directed By: Stanley Kubrick #3 The 400 Blows (1959) 99% #3 Adjusted Score: 105628% 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 #4 The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994) 94% #4 Adjusted Score: 96291% Critics Consensus: While its premise is ripe for comedy -- and it certainly delivers its fair share of laughs -- Priscilla is also a surprisingly tender and thoughtful road movie with some outstanding performances. Synopsis: When drag queen Anthony (Hugo Weaving) agrees to take his act on the road, he invites fellow cross-dresser Adam (Guy... [More] Starring: Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, Bill Hunter Directed By: Stephan Elliott #5 The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) 100% #5 Adjusted Score: 108165% 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 #6 Aguirre: The Wrath of God (1972) 96% #6 Adjusted Score: 100519% 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 #7 Airplane! (1980) 97% #7 Adjusted Score: 102473% Critics Consensus: Though unabashedly juvenile and silly, Airplane! is nevertheless an uproarious spoof comedy full of quotable lines and slapstick gags that endure to this day. Synopsis: This spoof comedy takes shots at the slew of disaster movies that were released in the 70s. When the passengers... [More] Starring: Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Peter Graves, Robert Stack Directed By: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker #8 Akira (1988) 91% #8 Adjusted Score: 94133% Critics Consensus: Akira is strikingly bloody and violent, but its phenomenal animation and sheer kinetic energy helped set the standard for modern anime. Synopsis: In 1988 the Japanese government drops an atomic bomb on Tokyo after ESP experiments on children go awry. In 2019,... [More] Starring: Mitsuo Iwata, Nozomu Sasaki, Mami Koyama, Tessho Genda Directed By: Katsuhiro Ôtomo #9 Alien (1979) 98% #9 Adjusted Score: 109283% 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 #10 Aliens (1986) 98% #10 Adjusted Score: 104832% 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 #11 All About Eve (1950) 99% #11 Adjusted Score: 111916% Critics Consensus: Smart, sophisticated, and devastatingly funny, All About Eve is a Hollywood classic that only improves with age. Synopsis: Backstage story revolving around aspiring actress Eve Harrington. Tattered and forlorn, Eve shows up in the dressing room of Broadway... [More] Starring: Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, Celeste Holm, George Sanders Directed By: Joseph L. Mankiewicz #12 All About My Mother (1999) 98% #12 Adjusted Score: 101385% 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 #13 All the President's Men (1976) 94% #13 Adjusted Score: 100208% 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 #14 Almost Famous (2000) 89% #14 Adjusted Score: 95077% 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 #15 Amadeus (1984) 89% #15 Adjusted Score: 99709% Critics Consensus: Amadeus' liberties with history may rankle some, but the creative marriage of Miloš Forman and Peter Shaffer yields a divinely diabolical myth of genius and mediocrity, buoyed by inspired casting and Mozart's rapturous music. Synopsis: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Tom Hulce) is a remarkably talented young Viennese composer who unwittingly finds a fierce rival in the... [More] Starring: F. Murray Abraham, Tom Hulce, Jeffrey Jones, Elizabeth Berridge Directed By: Milos Forman #16 Amélie (2001) 89% #16 Adjusted Score: 95948% 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 #17 Amour (2012) 93% #17 Adjusted Score: 101555% Critics Consensus: With towering performances and an unflinching script from Michael Haneke, Amour represents an honest, heartwrenching depiction of deep love and responsibility. Synopsis: Retired music teachers Georges (Jean-Louis Trintignant) and Anne (Emmanuelle Riva) have spent their lives devoted to their careers and to... [More] Starring: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Emmanuelle Riva, Isabelle Huppert, Alexandre Tharaud Directed By: Michael Haneke #18 An American in Paris (1951) 95% #18 Adjusted Score: 110519% Critics Consensus: The plot may be problematic, but such concerns are rendered superfluous by Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron's star power, the Gershwins' classic songs, and Vincente Minnelli's colorful, sympathetic direction. Synopsis: Jerry Mulligan (Gene Kelly) is an American ex-GI who stays in post-war Paris to become a painter, and falls for... [More] Starring: Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron, Oscar Levant, Georges Guétary Directed By: Vincente Minnelli #19 Annie Hall (1977) 97% #19 Adjusted Score: 107910% Critics Consensus: Filled with poignant performances and devastating humor, Annie Hall represents a quantum leap for Woody Allen and remains an American classic. Synopsis: Comedian Alvy Singer (Woody Allen) examines the rise and fall of his relationship with struggling nightclub singer Annie Hall (Diane... [More] Starring: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Tony Roberts, Carol Kane Directed By: Woody Allen #20 The Apartment (1960) 93% #20 Adjusted Score: 103674% 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 #21 Apocalypse Now (1979) 98% #21 Adjusted Score: 106119% Critics Consensus: 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 #22 Avengers: Endgame (2019) 94% #22 Adjusted Score: 124745% 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: Adrift in space with no food or water, Tony Stark sends a message to Pepper Potts as his oxygen supply... [More] Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth Directed By: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo #23 Back to the Future (1985) 97% #23 Adjusted Score: 103746% 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 #24 Badlands (1973) 97% #24 Adjusted Score: 101685% 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 #25 Beauty and the Beast (1991) 93% #25 Adjusted Score: 101344% 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 (Robby Benson) and his castle's servants fall under the spell of a wicked enchantress, who turns... [More] Starring: Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Richard White, Jerry Orbach Directed By: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise #26 Being John Malkovich (1999) 94% #26 Adjusted Score: 99200% Critics Consensus: Smart, funny, and highly original, Being John Malkovich supports its wild premise with skillful direction and a stellar ensemble cast. Synopsis: In this quirky cult-favorite comedy, unemployed New York City puppeteer Craig Schwartz (John Cusack) reluctantly takes a temp job as... [More] Starring: John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, Orson Bean Directed By: Spike Jonze #27 Being There (1979) 95% #27 Adjusted Score: 99769% 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 #28 The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) 97% #28 Adjusted Score: 108401% 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 #29 Better Luck Tomorrow (2002) 81% #29 Adjusted Score: 84025% Critics Consensus: A promising work by Lin, the energetic Better Luck Tomorrow is disturbing and thought-provoking. Synopsis: An accomplished high school student, Ben (Parry Shen) seems to excel at almost everything except winning over his dream girl,... [More] Starring: Parry Shen, Jason Tobin, Sung Kang, Roger Fan Directed By: Justin Lin #30 Bicycle Thieves (1948) 99% #30 Adjusted Score: 107516% 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 #31 The Big Lebowski (1998) 79% #31 Adjusted Score: 88563% Critics Consensus: The Big Lebowski's shaggy dog story won't satisfy everybody, but those who abide will be treated to a rambling succession of comic delights, with Jeff Bridges' laconic performance really tying the movie together. Synopsis: Jeff Bridges plays Jeff Lebowski who insists on being called "the Dude," a laid-back, easygoing burnout who happens to have... [More] Starring: Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi Directed By: Joel Coen #32 The Big Sick (2017) 98% #32 Adjusted Score: 118934% 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 #33 Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) 91% #33 Adjusted Score: 105017% Critics Consensus: A thrilling leap forward for director Alejandro González Iñárritu, Birdman is an ambitious technical showcase powered by a layered story and outstanding performances from Michael Keaton and Edward Norton. Synopsis: Former cinema superhero Riggan Thomson (Michael Keaton) is mounting an ambitious Broadway production that he hopes will breathe new life... [More] Starring: Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis, Edward Norton, Andrea Riseborough Directed By: Alejandro González Iñárritu #34 Black Hawk Down (2001) 77% #34 Adjusted Score: 83434% Critics Consensus: Though it's light on character development and cultural empathy, Black Hawk Down is a visceral, pulse-pounding portrait of war, elevated by Ridley Scott's superb technical skill. Synopsis: The film takes place in 1993 when the U.S. sent special forces into Somalia to destabilize the government and bring... [More] Starring: Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Tom Sizemore, Eric Bana Directed By: Ridley Scott #35 Black Orpheus (1959) 87% #35 Adjusted Score: 89312% Critics Consensus: Colorful, atmospheric, and infections, Black Orpheus takes an ancient tale and makes it fresh anew, thanks in part to its bewitching bossa nova soundtrack. Synopsis: Young lovers Orfeu (Breno Mello) and Eurydice (Marpessa Dawn) run through the favelas of Rio during Carnaval, on the lam... [More] Starring: Breno Mello, Marpessa Dawn, Lourdes de Oliveira, Léa Garcia Directed By: Marcel Camus #36 Black Panther (2018) 96% #36 Adjusted Score: 122060% Critics Consensus: Black Panther elevates superhero cinema to thrilling new heights while telling one of the MCU's most absorbing stories -- and introducing some of its most fully realized characters. Synopsis: After the death of his father, T'Challa returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place... [More] Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira Directed By: Ryan Coogler #37 Blade Runner (1982) 89% #37 Adjusted Score: 99303% Critics Consensus: Misunderstood when it first hit theaters, the influence of Ridley Scott's mysterious, neo-noir Blade Runner has deepened with time. A visually remarkable, achingly human sci-fi masterpiece. Synopsis: Deckard (Harrison Ford) is forced by the police Boss (M. Emmet Walsh) to continue his old job as Replicant Hunter.... [More] Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos Directed By: Ridley Scott #38 Blazing Saddles (1974) 89% #38 Adjusted Score: 94611% Critics Consensus: Daring, provocative, and laugh-out-loud funny, Blazing Saddles is a gleefully vulgar spoof of Westerns that marks a high point in Mel Brooks' storied career. Synopsis: In this satirical take on Westerns, crafty railroad worker Bart (Cleavon Little) becomes the first black sheriff of Rock Ridge,... [More] Starring: Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Slim Pickens Directed By: Mel Brooks #39 Boogie Nights (1997) 93% #39 Adjusted Score: 96930% Critics Consensus: Grounded in strong characters, bold themes, and subtle storytelling, Boogie Nights is a groundbreaking film both for director P.T. Anderson and star Mark Wahlberg. Synopsis: In the San Fernando Valley in 1977, teenage busboy Eddie Adams (Mark Wahlberg) gets discovered by porn director Jack Horner... [More] Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Burt Reynolds, Julianne Moore, John C. Reilly Directed By: Paul Thomas Anderson #40 Boys Don't Cry (1999) 90% #40 Adjusted Score: 92826% Critics Consensus: Harrowing yet stirring, Boys Don't Cry powerfully commemorates the life -- and brutally unjust death -- of transgender teen Brandon Teena. Synopsis: Young female-to-male transgender Brandon Teena (Hilary Swank) leaves his hometown under threat when his ex-girlfriend's brother discovers that he's biologically... [More] Starring: Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III Directed By: Kimberly Peirce #41 Boyz N the Hood (1991) 96% #41 Adjusted Score: 100405% 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 (Cuba Gooding Jr.) is sent to live with his father, Furious Styles (Larry Fishburne), in tough South Central Los... [More] Starring: Larry Fishburne, Ice Cube, Cuba Gooding Jr., Nia Long Directed By: John Singleton #42 The Breakfast Club (1985) 89% #42 Adjusted Score: 93629% Critics Consensus: The Breakfast Club is a warm, insightful, and very funny look into the inner lives of teenagers. Synopsis: Five high school students from different walks of life endure a Saturday detention under a power-hungry principal (Paul Gleason). The... [More] Starring: Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Paul Gleason Directed By: John Hughes #43 Breathless (1959) 96% #43 Adjusted Score: 103207% 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 #44 Bridesmaids (2011) 89% #44 Adjusted Score: 99588% Critics Consensus: A marriage of genuine characters, gross out gags, and pathos, Bridesmaids is a female-driven comedy that refuses to be boxed in as Kristen Wiig emerges as a real star. Synopsis: Annie (Kristen Wiig) is a single woman whose own life is a mess, but when she learns that her lifelong... [More] Starring: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Ellie Kemper Directed By: Paul Feig #45 The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) 96% #45 Adjusted Score: 107750% 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 #46 Bridget Jones's Diary (2001) 80% #46 Adjusted Score: 85922% Critics Consensus: Though there was controversy over the choice of casting, Zellweger's Bridget Jones is a sympathetic, likable, funny character, giving this romantic comedy a lot of charm. Synopsis: At the start of the New Year, 32-year-old Bridget (Renée Zellweger) decides it's time to take control of her life... [More] Starring: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Gemma Jones Directed By: Sharon Maguire #47 Broadcast News (1987) 98% #47 Adjusted Score: 101757% Critics Consensus: Blockbuster dramatist James L. Brooks delivers with Broadcast News, fully entertaining with deft, deep characterization. Synopsis: Intelligent satire of American television news. A highly strung news producer finds herself strangely attracted to a vapid anchorman even... [More] Starring: William Hurt, Albert Brooks, Holly Hunter, Robert Prosky Directed By: James L. Brooks #48 Brokeback Mountain (2005) 88% #48 Adjusted Score: 97115% Critics Consensus: A beautiful, epic Western, Brokeback Mountain's love story is imbued with heartbreaking universality thanks to moving performances by Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal. Synopsis: In 1963, rodeo cowboy Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal) and ranch hand Ennis Del Mar (Heath Ledger) are hired by rancher... [More] Starring: Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Linda Cardellini, Anna Faris Directed By: Ang Lee #49 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) 89% #49 Adjusted Score: 94966% Critics Consensus: With its iconic pairing of Paul Newman and Robert Redford, jaunty screenplay and Burt Bacharach score, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid has gone down as among the defining moments in late-'60s American cinema. Synopsis: The true story of fast-draws and wild rides, battles with posses, train and bank robberies, a torrid love affair and... [More] Starring: Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Katharine Ross, Strother Martin Directed By: George Roy Hill #50 Cabaret (1972) 92% #50 Adjusted Score: 96298% Critics Consensus: Great performances and evocative musical numbers help Cabaret secure its status as a stylish, socially conscious classic. Synopsis: In Berlin in 1931, American cabaret singer Sally Bowles (Liza Minnelli) meets British academic Brian Roberts (Michael York), who is... [More] Starring: Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey, Michael York, Helmut Griem Directed By: Bob Fosse #51 The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1919) 96% #51 Adjusted Score: 115854% Critics Consensus: Arguably the first true horror film, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari set a brilliantly high bar for the genre -- and remains terrifying nearly a century after it first stalked the screen. Synopsis: At a carnival in Germany, Francis (Friedrich Feher) and his friend Alan (Rudolf Lettinger) encounter the crazed Dr. Caligari (Werner... [More] Starring: Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt, Lil Dagover, Friedrich Feher Directed By: Robert Wiene #52 Call Me by Your Name (2017) 94% #52 Adjusted Score: 119314% 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 #53 Carol (2015) 94% #53 Adjusted Score: 105863% Critics Consensus: Shaped by Todd Haynes' deft direction and powered by a strong cast led by Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, Carol lives up to its groundbreaking source material. Synopsis: Aspiring photographer Therese spots the beautiful, elegant Carol perusing the doll displays in a 1950s Manhattan department store. The two... [More] Starring: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson, Jake Lacy Directed By: Todd Haynes #54 Casablanca (1942) 99% #54 Adjusted Score: 115905% Critics Consensus: An undisputed masterpiece and perhaps Hollywood's quintessential statement on love and romance, Casablanca has only improved with age, boasting career-defining performances from Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Synopsis: Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), who owns a nightclub in Casablanca, discovers his old flame Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman) is in town... [More] Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains Directed By: Michael Curtiz #55 Casino Royale (2006) 94% #55 Adjusted Score: 103608% 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 #56 Children of Men (2006) 92% #56 Adjusted Score: 101288% Critics Consensus: Children of Men works on every level: as a violent chase thriller, a fantastical cautionary tale, and a sophisticated human drama about societies struggling to live. Synopsis: When infertility threatens mankind with extinction and the last child born has perished, a disillusioned bureaucrat (Clive Owen) becomes the... [More] Starring: Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Michael Caine, Chiwetel Ejiofor Directed By: Alfonso Cuarón #57 Chinatown (1974) 99% #57 Adjusted Score: 105940% Critics Consensus: As bruised and cynical as the decade that produced it, this noir classic benefits from Robert Towne's brilliant screenplay, director Roman Polanski's steady hand, and wonderful performances from Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. Synopsis: When Los Angeles private eye J.J. "Jake" Gittes (Jack Nicholson) is hired by Evelyn Mulwray to investigate her husband's activities,... [More] Starring: Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway, John Huston, Perry Lopez Directed By: Roman Polanski #58 City of God (2002) 91% #58 Adjusted Score: 96112% 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 da Hora, Phellipe Haagensen, Douglas Silva Directed By: Fernando Meirelles #59 Cinema Paradiso (1988) 90% #59 Adjusted Score: 95473% Critics Consensus: Cinema Paradiso is a life-affirming ode to the power of youth, nostalgia, and the the movies themselves. Synopsis: Young Salvatore Di Vita (Salvatore Cascio) discovers the perfect escape from life in his war-torn Sicilian village: the Cinema Paradiso... [More] Starring: Salvatore Cascio, Philippe Noiret, Marco Leonardi, Jacques Perrin Directed By: Giuseppe Tornatore #60 Citizen Kane (1941) 99% #60 Adjusted Score: 113717% Critics Consensus: Orson Welles's epic tale of a publishing tycoon's rise and fall is entertaining, poignant, and inventive in its storytelling, earning its reputation as a landmark achievement in film. Synopsis: When a reporter is assigned to decipher newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane's (Orson Welles) dying words, his investigation gradually reveals... [More] Starring: Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Ruth Warrick, Everett Sloane Directed By: Orson Welles #61 City Lights (1931) 95% #61 Adjusted Score: 101630% 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: Charles Chaplin #62 Clerks (1994) 90% #62 Adjusted Score: 93106% Critics Consensus: With its quirky characters and clever, quotable dialogue, Clerks is the ultimate clarion call for slackers everywhere to unite and, uh, do something we guess? Synopsis: Dante (Brian O'Halloran) is called in to cover a shift at his New Jersey convenience store on his day off.... [More] Starring: Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Marilyn Ghigliotti, Lisa Spoonhauer Directed By: Kevin Smith #63 A Clockwork Orange (1971) 88% #63 Adjusted Score: 95635% Critics Consensus: Disturbing and thought-provoking, A Clockwork Orange is a cold, dystopian nightmare with a very dark sense of humor. Synopsis: In an England of the future, Alex (Malcolm McDowell) and his "Droogs" spend their nights getting high at the Korova... [More] Starring: Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Michael Bates, Warren Clarke Directed By: Stanley Kubrick #64 Clueless (1995) 81% #64 Adjusted Score: 88207% Critics Consensus: A funny and clever reshaping of Emma, Clueless offers a soft satire that pokes as much fun at teen films as it does at the Beverly Hills glitterati. Synopsis: Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher (Alicia Silverstone) is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school's pecking scale.... [More] Starring: Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, Paul Rudd Directed By: Amy Heckerling #65 Coco (2017) 97% #65 Adjusted Score: 121504% Critics Consensus: Coco's rich visual pleasures are matched by a thoughtful narrative that takes a family-friendly -- and deeply affecting -- approach to questions of culture, family, life, and death. Synopsis: Despite his family's generations-old ban on music, young Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de... [More] Starring: Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach Directed By: Lee Unkrich #66 Crazy Rich Asians (2018) 91% #66 Adjusted Score: 108999% Critics Consensus: With a terrific cast and a surfeit of visual razzle dazzle, Crazy Rich Asians takes a satisfying step forward for screen representation while deftly drawing inspiration from the classic -- and still effective -- rom-com formula. Synopsis: Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. She's also surprised... [More] Starring: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan Directed By: Jon M. Chu #67 Creed (2015) 95% #67 Adjusted Score: 106663% 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 #68 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) 97% #68 Adjusted Score: 102356% 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, Chen Chang Directed By: Ang Lee #69 The Dark Knight (2008) 94% #69 Adjusted Score: 107309% 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 #70 Dawn of the Dead (1978) 93% #70 Adjusted Score: 94117% Critics Consensus: One of the most compelling and entertaining zombie films ever, Dawn of the Dead perfectly blends pure horror and gore with social commentary on material society. Synopsis: As hordes of zombies swarm over the U.S., the terrified populace tries everything in their power to escape the attack... [More] Starring: David Emge, Ken Foree, Gaylen Ross, Scott H. Reiniger Directed By: George Romero #71 The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) 95% #71 Adjusted Score: 103430% Critics Consensus: Socially minded yet entertaining, The Day the Earth Stood Still imparts its moral of peace and understanding without didacticism. Synopsis: When a UFO lands in Washington, D.C., bearing a message for Earth's leaders, all of humanity stands still. Klaatu (Michael... [More] Starring: Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Hugh Marlowe, Sam Jaffe Directed By: Robert Wise #72 Dazed and Confused (1993) 92% #72 Adjusted Score: 96462% Critics Consensus: Featuring an excellent ensemble cast, a precise feel for the 1970s, and a killer soundtrack, Dazed and Confused is a funny, affectionate, and clear-eyed look at high school life. Synopsis: This coming-of-age film follows the mayhem of group of rowdy teenagers in Austin, Texas, celebrating the last day of high... [More] Starring: Jason London, Wiley Wiggins, Sasha Jenson, Rory Cochrane Directed By: Richard Linklater #73 Dead Poets Society (1989) 84% #73 Adjusted Score: 88399% Critics Consensus: Affecting performances from the young cast and a genuinely inspirational turn from Robin Williams grant Peter Weir's prep school drama top honors. Synopsis: A new English teacher, John Keating (Robin Williams), is introduced to an all-boys preparatory school that is known for its... [More] Starring: Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles Directed By: Peter Weir #74 Die Hard (1988) 94% #74 Adjusted Score: 99785% 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 #75 Do the Right Thing (1989) 91% #75 Adjusted Score: 98240% Critics Consensus: Smart, vibrant, and urgent without being didactic, Do the Right Thing is one of Spike Lee's most fully realized efforts -- and one of the most important films of the 1980s. Synopsis: Salvatore "Sal" Fragione (Danny Aiello) is the Italian owner of a pizzeria in Brooklyn. A neighborhood local, Buggin' Out (Giancarlo... [More] Starring: Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Richard Edson Directed By: Spike Lee #76 Doctor Zhivago (1965) 84% #76 Adjusted Score: 90525% Critics Consensus: It may not be the best of David Lean's epics, but Dr. Zhivago is still brilliantly photographed and sweepingly romantic. Synopsis: During the Russian Revolution, Yuri Zhivago (Omar Sharif), is a young doctor who has been raised by his aunt and... [More] Starring: Omar Sharif, Julie Christie, Geraldine Chaplin, Tom Courtenay Directed By: David Lean #77 Dog Day Afternoon (1975) 96% #77 Adjusted Score: 99942% 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 #78 Don't Look Now (1973) 94% #78 Adjusted Score: 100805% Critics Consensus: Don't Look Now patiently builds suspense with haunting imagery and a chilling score -- causing viewers to feel Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie's grief deep within. Synopsis: Still grieving over the accidental death of their daughter, Christine (Sharon Williams), John (Donald Sutherland) and Laura Baxter (Julie Christie)... [More] Starring: Julie Christie, Donald Sutherland, Hilary Mason, Clelia Matania Directed By: Nicolas Roeg #79 Double Indemnity (1944) 97% #79 Adjusted Score: 110691% 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 #80 Dr. Strangelove Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) 98% #80 Adjusted Score: 106353% Critics Consensus: Stanley Kubrick's brilliant Cold War satire remains as funny and razor-sharp today as it was in 1964. Synopsis: A film about what could happen if the wrong person pushed the wrong button -- and it played the situation... [More] Starring: Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, Keenan Wynn, Slim Pickens Directed By: Stanley Kubrick #81 Dracula (1931) 94% #81 Adjusted Score: 99486% Critics Consensus: Bela Lugosi's timeless portrayal of Dracula in this creepy and atmospheric 1931 film has set the standard for major vampiric roles since. Synopsis: The dashing, mysterious Count Dracula (Bela Lugosi), after hypnotizing a British soldier, Renfield (Dwight Frye), into his mindless slave, travels... [More] Starring: Bela Lugosi, Edward Van Sloan, Dwight Frye, David Manners Directed By: Tod Browning #82 Drive (2011) 93% #82 Adjusted Score: 102828% Critics Consensus: With its hyper-stylized blend of violence, music, and striking imagery, Drive represents a fully realized vision of arthouse action. Synopsis: Driver is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Though he projects an icy exterior,... [More] Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks Directed By: Nicolas Winding Refn #83 Drunken Master II (1994) 84% #83 Adjusted Score: 86218% Critics Consensus: Jackie Chan sends up some amazing and entertaining fight sequences in The Legend of Drunken Master. Synopsis: From a land where honor and tradition reign, comes the legend of a martial-arts hero unlike any other -- the... [More] Starring: Jackie Chan, Ti Lung, Anita Mui, Kar-leung Lau Directed By: Chia-Liang Liu #84 Duck Soup (1933) 91% #84 Adjusted Score: 98754% Critics Consensus: Fueled by inspired silliness and blessed with some of the Marx brothers' most brilliant work, Duck Soup is one of its -- or any -- era's finest comedies. Synopsis: When the tiny nation of Freedonia goes bankrupt, its wealthy benefactor, Mrs. Teasdale (Margaret Dumont), insists that the wacky Rufus... [More] Starring: Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx Directed By: Leo McCarey #85 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) 99% #85 Adjusted Score: 110772% Critics Consensus: Playing as both an exciting sci-fi adventure and a remarkable portrait of childhood, Steven Spielberg's touching tale of a homesick alien remains a piece of movie magic for young and old. Synopsis: After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott... [More] Starring: Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace, Peter Coyote, Drew Barrymore Directed By: Steven Spielberg #86 Easy Rider (1969) 84% #86 Adjusted Score: 89848% Critics Consensus: Edgy and seminal, Easy Rider encapsulates the dreams, hopes, and hopelessness of 1960s counterculture. Synopsis: Wyatt (Peter Fonda) and Billy (Dennis Hopper), two Harley-riding hippies, complete a drug deal in Southern California and decide to... [More] Starring: Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson, Antonio Mendoza Directed By: Dennis Hopper #87 Edward Scissorhands (1990) 89% #87 Adjusted Score: 92890% Critics Consensus: The first collaboration between Johnny Depp and Tim Burton, Edward Scissorhands is a magical modern fairy tale with gothic overtones and a sweet center. Synopsis: A scientist (Vincent Price) builds an animated human being -- the gentle Edward (Johnny Depp). The scientist dies before he... [More] Starring: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall Directed By: Tim Burton #88 Election (1999) 92% #88 Adjusted Score: 96412% Critics Consensus: Election successfully combines dark humor and intelligent writing in this very witty and enjoyable film. Synopsis: Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick), a well-liked high school government teacher, can't help but notice that successful student Tracy Flick (Reese... [More] Starring: Matthew Broderick, Reese Witherspoon, Chris Klein, Jessica Campbell Directed By: Alexander Payne #89 The Elephant Man (1980) 92% #89 Adjusted Score: 96457% Critics Consensus: David Lynch's relatively straight second feature finds an admirable synthesis of compassion and restraint in treating its subject, and features outstanding performances by John Hurt and Anthony Hopkins. Synopsis: Dr. Frederic Treves (Anthony Hopkins) discovers Joseph (John) Merrick (John Hurt) in a sideshow. Born with a congenital disorder, Merrick... [More] Starring: John Hurt, Anthony Hopkins, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud Directed By: David Lynch #90 Enter the Dragon (1973) 95% #90 Adjusted Score: 99300% Critics Consensus: Badass to the max, Enter the Dragon is the ultimate kung-fu movie and fitting (if untimely) Bruce Lee swan song. Synopsis: Bruce Lee plays a martial-arts expert determined to help capture the narcotics dealer whose gang was responsible for the death... [More] Starring: Bruce Lee, John Saxon, Jim Kelly, Ahna Capri Directed By: Robert Clouse #91 Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) 92% #91 Adjusted Score: 100880% 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 #92 Evil Dead 2 (1987) 95% #92 Adjusted Score: 99436% Critics Consensus: Evil Dead 2's increased special effects and slapstick-gore makes it as good -- if not better -- than the original. Synopsis: The second of three films in the Evil Dead series is part horror, part comedy, with Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell)... [More] Starring: Bruce Campbell, Sarah Berry, Dan Hicks, Denise Bixler Directed By: Sam Raimi #93 The Exorcist (1973) 84% #93 Adjusted Score: 91384% Critics Consensus: The Exorcist rides its supernatural theme to magical effect, with remarkable special effects and an eerie atmosphere, resulting in one of the scariest films of all time. Synopsis: One of the most profitable horror movies ever made, this tale of an exorcism is based loosely on actual events.... [More] Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Max von Sydow, Lee J. Cobb Directed By: William Friedkin #94 The Farewell (2019) 97% #94 Adjusted Score: 115894% 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 #95 Fargo (1996) 94% #95 Adjusted Score: 99724% 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 #96 Fast Five (2011) 78% #96 Adjusted Score: 85065% Critics Consensus: Sleek, loud, and over the top, Fast Five proudly embraces its brainless action thrills and injects new life into the franchise. Synopsis: Ever since ex-cop Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) and Mia Torretto (Jordana Brewster) broke her brother Dom (Vin Diesel) out of... [More] Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson Directed By: Justin Lin #97 Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) 78% #97 Adjusted Score: 82269% Critics Consensus: While Fast Times at Ridgemont High features Sean Penn's legendary performance, the film endures because it accurately captured the small details of school, work, and teenage life. Synopsis: Stacy Hamilton (Jennifer Jason Leigh) is a pretty, but inexperienced, teen interested in dating. Given advice by her uninhibited friend,... [More] Starring: Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judge Reinhold, Robert Romanus Directed By: Amy Heckerling #98 Fight Club (1999) 79% #98 Adjusted Score: 86444% Critics Consensus: Solid acting, amazing direction, and elaborate production design make Fight Club a wild ride. Synopsis: A depressed man (Edward Norton) suffering from insomnia meets a strange soap salesman named Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) and soon... [More] Starring: Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Helena Bonham Carter, Meat Loaf Directed By: David Fincher #99 Fish Tank (2009) 91% #99 Adjusted Score: 96028% Critics Consensus: Cannes Jury Prize-winner Fish Tank is gritty British realism at its very best, with flawless performances from newcomer Kate Jarvis, and Michael Fassbender. Synopsis: Mia (Katie Jarvis) is a rebellious teenager on the verge of being kicked out of school. Her hard-partying mother, Joanne... [More] Starring: Michael Fassbender, Katie Jarvis, Kierston Wareing, Harry Treadaway Directed By: Andrea Arnold #100 Forbidden Planet (1956) 96% #100 Adjusted Score: 100613% Critics Consensus: Shakespeare gets the deluxe space treatment in Forbidden Planet, an adaptation of The Tempest with impressive sets and seamless special effects. Synopsis: In this sci-fi classic, a spacecraft travels to the distant planet Altair IV to discover the fate of a group... [More] Starring: Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen, Warren Stevens Directed By: Fred McLeod Wilcox #101 Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) 96% #101 Adjusted Score: 100005% Critics Consensus: While frothy to a fault, Four Weddings and a Funeral features irresistibly breezy humor, and winsome performances from Hugh Grant and Andie MacDowell. Synopsis: Lovable Englishman Charles (Hugh Grant) and his group of friends seem to be unlucky in love. When Charles meets a... [More] Starring: Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas, Simon Callow Directed By: Mike Newell #102 Frankenstein (1931) 94% #102 Adjusted Score: 104954% Critics Consensus: Still unnerving to this day, Frankenstein adroitly explores the fine line between genius and madness, and features Boris Karloff's legendary, frightening performance as the monster. Synopsis: This iconic horror film follows the obsessed scientist Dr. Henry Frankenstein as he attempts to create life by assembling a... [More] Starring: Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, John Boles, Boris Karloff Directed By: James Whale #103 The French Connection (1971) 96% #103 Adjusted Score: 104634% 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 #104 Frida (2002) 76% #104 Adjusted Score: 80800% Critics Consensus: Frida is a passionate, visually striking biopic about the larger-than-life artist. Synopsis: This is the true story of Frida Kahlo (Salma Hayek) and her husband Diego Rivera (Alfred Molina), the larger-than-life painters... [More] Starring: Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Geoffrey Rush, Ashley Judd Directed By: Julie Taymor #105 Gallipoli (1981) 91% #105 Adjusted Score: 93641% Critics Consensus: Peter Weir's devastating anti-war film features a low-key but emotionally wrenching performance from Mel Gibson as a young soldier fighting in one of World War I's most deadly and horrifying battles. Synopsis: Archy (Mark Lee) and Frank (Mel Gibson) are two young Australian sprinters who want to join the army to fulfill... [More] Starring: Mark Lee, Mel Gibson, Bill Kerr, Ron Graham Directed By: Peter Weir #106 Gandhi (1982) 89% #106 Adjusted Score: 97735% Critics Consensus: Director Richard Attenborough is typically sympathetic and sure-handed, but it's Ben Kingsley's magnetic performance that acts as the linchpin for this sprawling, lengthy biopic. Synopsis: This acclaimed biographical drama presents major events in the life of Mohandas Gandhi (Ben Kingsley), the beloved Indian leader who... [More] Starring: Ben Kingsley, Candice Bergen, Edward Fox, John Gielgud Directed By: Richard Attenborough #107 Gattaca (1997) 82% #107 Adjusted Score: 85281% Critics Consensus: Intelligent and scientifically provocative, Gattaca is an absorbing sci fi drama that poses important interesting ethical questions about the nature of science. Synopsis: Vincent Freeman (Ethan Hawke) has always fantasized about traveling into outer space, but is grounded by his status as a... [More] Starring: Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law, Gore Vidal Directed By: Andrew Niccol #108 The General (1926) 92% #108 Adjusted Score: 96801% Critics Consensus: Brilliantly filmed and fueled with classic physical comedy, The General captures Buster Keaton at his timeless best. Synopsis: One of the most revered comedies of the silent era, this film finds hapless Southern railroad engineer Johnny Gray (Buster... [More] Starring: Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Glen Cavender, Jim Farley Directed By: Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton #109 Get Out (2017) 98% #109 Adjusted Score: 125887% 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 #110 Ghost in the Shell (1995) 95% #110 Adjusted Score: 96397% Critics Consensus: A stunning feat of modern animation, Ghost in the Shell offers a thoughtful, complex treat for anime fans, as well as a perfect introduction for viewers new to the medium. Synopsis: In this Japanese animation, cyborg federal agent Maj. Motoko Kusanagi (Mimi Woods) trails "The Puppet Master" (Abe Lasser), who illegally... [More] Starring: Richard George, Mimi Woods, William Frederick, Abe Lasser Directed By: Mamoru Oshii #111 Ghostbusters (1984) 95% #111 Adjusted Score: 100047% Critics Consensus: An infectiously fun blend of special effects and comedy, with Bill Murray's hilarious deadpan performance leading a cast of great comic turns. Synopsis: After the members of a team of scientists (Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray) lose their cushy positions at a... [More] Starring: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Sigourney Weaver Directed By: Ivan Reitman #112 Girls Trip (2017) 92% #112 Adjusted Score: 103699% Critics Consensus: Girls Trip is the rare R-rated comedy that pushes boundaries to truly comedic effect -- and anchors its laughs in compelling characters brought to life by a brilliantly assembled cast. Synopsis: Best friends Ryan, Sasha, Lisa and Dina are in for the adventure of a lifetime when they travel to New... [More] Starring: Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, Tiffany Haddish Directed By: Malcolm D. Lee #113 The Godfather (1972) 97% #113 Adjusted Score: 112440% Critics Consensus: One of Hollywood's greatest critical and commercial successes, The Godfather gets everything right; not only did the movie transcend expectations, it established new benchmarks for American cinema. Synopsis: Widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, this mob drama, based on Mario Puzo's novel of... [More] Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard Castellano Directed By: Francis Ford Coppola #114 The Godfather, Part II (1974) 96% #114 Adjusted Score: 107564% Critics Consensus: Drawing on strong performances by Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, Francis Ford Coppola's continuation of Mario Puzo's Mafia saga set new standards for sequels that have yet to be matched or broken. Synopsis: The compelling sequel to "The Godfather," contrasting the life of Corleone father and son. Traces the problems of Michael Corleone... [More] Starring: Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro Directed By: Francis Ford Coppola #115 Godzilla (1954) 93% #115 Adjusted Score: 100939% Critics Consensus: More than straight monster-movie fare, Gojira offers potent, sobering postwar commentary. Synopsis: A fire-breathing behemoth terrorizes Japan after an atomic bomb awakens it from its centuries-old sleep.... [More] Starring: Takashi Shimura, Momoko Kochi, Akira Takarada, Akihiko Hirata Directed By: Ishirô Honda #116 Goldfinger (1964) 99% #116 Adjusted Score: 105089% 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 Frobe, Honor Blackman, Shirley Eaton Directed By: Guy Hamilton #117 The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1967) 97% #117 Adjusted Score: 103262% 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 #118 Goodfellas (1990) 96% #118 Adjusted Score: 103174% Critics Consensus: Hard-hitting and stylish, GoodFellas is a gangster classic -- and arguably the high point of Martin Scorsese's career. Synopsis: A young man grows up in the mob and works very hard to advance himself through the ranks. He enjoys... [More] Starring: Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco Directed By: Martin Scorsese #119 The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) 92% #119 Adjusted Score: 104291% Critics Consensus: Typically stylish but deceptively thoughtful, The Grand Budapest Hotel finds Wes Anderson once again using ornate visual environments to explore deeply emotional ideas. Synopsis: In the 1930s, the Grand Budapest Hotel is a popular European ski resort, presided over by concierge Gustave H. (Ralph... [More] Starring: Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric, Adrien Brody Directed By: Wes Anderson #120 Grand Illusion (1937) 97% #120 Adjusted Score: 109563% 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 #121 The Grapes of Wrath (1940) 100% #121 Adjusted Score: 104788% 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 #122 Grease (1978) 77% #122 Adjusted Score: 84080% Critics Consensus: Grease is a pleasing, energetic musical with infectiously catchy songs and an ode to young love that never gets old. Synopsis: Experience the friendships, romances and adventures of a group of high school kids in the 1950s. Welcome to the singing... [More] Starring: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway Directed By: Randal Kleiser #123 The Great Escape (1963) 94% #123 Adjusted Score: 98895% Critics Consensus: With its impeccably slow-building story and a cast for the ages, The Great Escape is an all-time action classic. Synopsis: Imprisoned during World War II in a German POW camp, a group of Allied soldiers are intent on breaking out,... [More] Starring: Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, Charles Bronson Directed By: John Sturges #124 Groundhog Day (1993) 94% #124 Adjusted Score: 105660% Critics Consensus: Smart, sweet, and inventive, Groundhog Day highlights Murray's dramatic gifts while still leaving plenty of room for laughs. Synopsis: Phil (Bill Murray), a weatherman, is out to cover the annual emergence of the groundhog from its hole. He gets... [More] Starring: Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott, Stephen Tobolowsky Directed By: Harold Ramis #125 Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) 92% #125 Adjusted Score: 105126% 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 Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel Directed By: James Gunn #126 Hairspray (1988) 98% #126 Adjusted Score: 100280% Critics Consensus: Hairspray is perhaps John Waters' most accessible film, and as such, it's a gently subversive slice of retro hilarity. Synopsis: When Tracy Turnblad (Ricki Lake), an overweight teen, auditions for a spot on a popular teen dance show, she beats... [More] Starring: Ricki Lake, Divine, Jerry Stiller, Sonny Bono Directed By: John Waters #127 Halloween (1978) 96% #127 Adjusted Score: 103605% 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 Loomis, P.J. Soles Directed By: John Carpenter #128 A Hard Day's Night (1964) 98% #128 Adjusted Score: 108121% 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 Junkins Directed By: Richard Lester #129 Harold and Maude (1971) 86% #129 Adjusted Score: 90297% Critics Consensus: Hal Ashby's comedy is too dark and twisted for some, and occasionally oversteps its bounds, but there's no denying the film's warm humor and big heart. Synopsis: Cult classic pairs Cort as a dead-pan disillusioned 20-year-old obsessed with suicide and a loveable Gordon as a fun-loving 80-year-old... [More] Starring: Bud Cort, Ruth Gordon, Cyril Cusack, Vivian Pickles Directed By: Hal Ashby #130 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) 90% #130 Adjusted Score: 99155% Critics Consensus: Under the assured direction of Alfonso Cuaron, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban triumphantly strikes a delicate balance between technical wizardry and complex storytelling. Synopsis: Harry Potter's (Daniel Radcliffe) third year at Hogwarts starts off badly when he learns deranged killer Sirius Black (Gary Oldman)... [More] Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Gary Oldman Directed By: Alfonso Cuarón #131 The Hate U Give (2018) 97% #131 Adjusted Score: 107612% Critics Consensus: Led by a breakout turn from Amandla Stenberg, the hard-hitting The Hate U Give emphatically proves the YA genre has room for much more than magic and romance. Synopsis: Starr Carter is constantly switching between two worlds -- the poor, mostly black neighborhood where she lives and the wealthy,... [More] Starring: Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, K.J. Apa Directed By: George Tillman Jr. #132 Heat (1995) 88% #132 Adjusted Score: 93146% Critics Consensus: Though Al Pacino and Robert De Niro share but a handful of screen minutes together, Heat is an engrossing crime drama that draws compelling performances from its stars -- and confirms Michael Mann's mastery of the genre. Synopsis: Master criminal Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) is trying to control the rogue actions of one of his men, while... [More] Starring: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Jon Voight Directed By: Michael Mann #133 Heathers (1989) 93% #133 Adjusted Score: 96885% Critics Consensus: Dark, cynical, and subversive, Heathers gently applies a chainsaw to the conventions of the high school movie -- changing the game for teen comedies to follow. Synopsis: Veronica (Winona Ryder) is part of the most popular clique at her high school, but she disapproves of the other... [More] Starring: Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, Shannen Doherty, Lisanne Falk Directed By: Michael Lehmann #134 Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) 92% #134 Adjusted Score: 95957% Critics Consensus: Hedwig and the Angry Inch may very well be the next Rocky Horror midnight movie. It not only knows how to rock, but Hedwig's story has an emotional poignancy. Synopsis: A German emigrant living in a trailer in Kansas is the victim of a botched sex-change operation. Adapted from the... [More] Starring: John Cameron Mitchell, Michael Pitt, Miriam Shor, Stephen Trask Directed By: John Cameron Mitchell #135 Hero (2002) 94% #135 Adjusted Score: 101233% Critics Consensus: With death-defying action sequences and epic historic sweep, Hero offers everything a martial arts fan could ask for. Synopsis: In this visually arresting martial arts epic set in ancient China, an unnamed fighter (Jet Li) is being honored for... [More] Starring: Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, Maggie Cheung Man-yuk, Donnie Yen Directed By: Zhang Yimou #136 High Noon (1952) 94% #136 Adjusted Score: 107022% Critics Consensus: A classic of the Western genre that broke with many of the traditions at the time, High Noon endures -- in no small part thanks to Gary Cooper's defiant, Oscar-winning performance. Synopsis: Former marshal Will Kane (Gary Cooper) is preparing to leave the small town of Hadleyville, New Mexico, with his new... [More] Starring: Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly, Katy Jurado, Thomas Mitchell Directed By: Fred Zinnemann #137 His Girl Friday (1940) 99% #137 Adjusted Score: 109924% 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 #138 The Hunt (2012) 92% #138 Adjusted Score: 96392% Critics Consensus: Anchored by Mads Mikkelsen's sympathetic performance, The Hunt asks difficult questions with the courage to pursue answers head on. Synopsis: A kindergarten teacher's (Mads Mikkelsen) world collapses around him after one of his students (Annika Wedderkopp), who has a crush... [More] Starring: Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Annika Wedderkopp, Lasse Fogelstrøm Directed By: Thomas Vinterberg #139 Ikiru (1952) 98% #139 Adjusted Score: 105318% 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 #140 In the Heat of the Night (1967) 95% #140 Adjusted Score: 102406% 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 #141 In the Mood for Love (2000) 91% #141 Adjusted Score: 95874% Critics Consensus: This understated romance, featuring good performances by its leads, is both visually beautiful and emotionally moving. 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 Man-yuk, Lai Chen, Rebecca Pan Directed By: Kar Wai Wong #142 Inception (2010) 87% #142 Adjusted Score: 100572% Critics Consensus: Smart, innovative, and thrilling, Inception is that rare summer blockbuster that succeeds viscerally as well as intellectually. Synopsis: Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a thief with the rare ability to enter people's dreams and steal their secrets from... [More] Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page, Tom Hardy Directed By: Christopher Nolan #143 Inglourious Basterds (2009) 89% #143 Adjusted Score: 101812% Critics Consensus: A classic Tarantino genre-blending thrill ride, Inglourious Basterds is violent, unrestrained, and thoroughly entertaining. Synopsis: It is the first year of Germany's occupation of France. Allied officer Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) assembles a team... [More] Starring: Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent, Christoph Waltz, Eli Roth Directed By: Quentin Tarantino #144 Inside Out (2015) 98% #144 Adjusted Score: 112375% Critics Consensus: Inventive, gorgeously animated, and powerfully moving, Inside Out is another outstanding addition to the Pixar library of modern animated classics. Synopsis: Riley (Kaitlyn Dias) is a happy, hockey-loving 11-year-old Midwestern girl, but her world turns upside-down when she and her parents... [More] Starring: Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Richard Kind, Bill Hader Directed By: Pete Docter #145 The Iron Giant (1999) 96% #145 Adjusted Score: 101671% 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 #146 Iron Man (2008) 94% #146 Adjusted Score: 104701% 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 #147 It Happened One Night (1934) 98% #147 Adjusted Score: 116674% 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 #148 It's a Wonderful Life (1946) 94% #148 Adjusted Score: 105082% 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 #149 Jaws (1975) 97% #149 Adjusted Score: 104687% Critics Consensus: Compelling, well-crafted storytelling and a judicious sense of terror ensure Steven Spielberg's Jaws has remained a benchmark in the art of delivering modern blockbuster thrills. Synopsis: When a young woman is killed by a shark while skinny-dipping near the New England tourist town of Amity Island,... [More] Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary Directed By: Steven Spielberg #150 John Wick (2014) 86% #150 Adjusted Score: 94278% Critics Consensus: Stylish, thrilling, and giddily kinetic, John Wick serves as a satisfying return to action for Keanu Reeves -- and what looks like it could be the first of a franchise. Synopsis: Legendary assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) retired from his violent career after marrying the love of his life. Her sudden... [More] Starring: Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Willem Dafoe Directed By: Chad Stahelski
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