26. The Green Mile | 1999 | 8.6 IMDB
The Green Mile is a 1999 American fantasy crime drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont and adapted from the 1996 Stephen King novel of the same name. The film stars Tom Hanks as Paul Edgecomb and Michael Clarke Duncan as John Coffey, with supporting roles by David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, and James Cromwell. The film tells the story of Paul’s life as a death row corrections officer during the Great Depression in the United States, and the supernatural events he witnessed.
27. Star Wars | 1977 | 8.6 IMDB
The movie Star Wars is set in a galaxy far, far away, and follows a group of rebels who fight against the evil empire. The movie stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford. Star Wars is one of the most popular movies of all time and has spawned a huge franchise.
28. Interstellar | 2014 | 8.6 IMDB
Interstellar is a 2014 science fiction film directed, co-written, and produced by Christopher Nolan. The film stars Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Bill Irwin, Ellen Burstyn, and Michael Caine.
Set in a future where humanity is struggling to survive, the film follows a group of astronauts who travel through a wormhole in search of a new home for humanity. The movie was praised for its visuals, direction, musical score, and acting. It won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and was nominated for five other Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.
29. Terminator 2: Judgment Day | 199 | 8.5 IMDB
Sequel to the 1884 film of the same name, Terminator 2 follows Sarah Connor (Hamilton) and her ten-year-old son John (Furlong) as they are pursued by a new, more advanced Terminator, the liquid metal T-1000 (Patrick), sent back in time to kill John and prevent him from becoming a leader in the future war against the machines. After a failed attempt to stop him in Mexico City, Sarah and John finally confronts the T-1000 at a steel mill.
30. Back to the Future | 1985 | 8.5 IMDB
Marty McFly, a seventeen-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent thirty years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the eccentric scientist Dr. Emmett Brown. After becoming stranded in 1955, Marty must find a way to return to his own time while avoiding interference from his teenage parents, who have yet to meet. Along the way, Marty encounters difficulties with the DeLorean, as well as the people he meets in 1955, including the menacing Biff Tannen.
31. Spirited Away | 2001 | 8.5 IMDB
Spirited Away is a Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. The film tells the story of a young girl, Chihiro, who gets lost in a spirit world and must find her way back home. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters and learns about the spirit world. The film was a critical and commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing film in Japanese history.
32. Psycho | 1960 | 8.5 IMDB
Psycho is a 1960 American psychological horror film directed and produced by Alfred Hitchcock and written by Joseph Stefano. It stars Janet Leigh, John Gavin, Vera Miles, and Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates. The film follows Marion Crane, who steals money from her employer in order to get away with her lover and ends up at a remote motel run by a young man under the control of his mother.
Psycho is considered to be one of Hitchcock’s best films and is highly influential in the horror genre. It was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Director, and won for Best Supporting Actress. It was also nominated for three Golden Globes, winning Best Motion Picture – Drama.
33. The Pianist | 2002 | 8.5 IMDB
The Pianist is a historical drama film directed by Roman Polanski, based on the autobiography of the same name by Polish-Jewish pianist and composer Władysław Szpilman. The film follows Szpilman’s life from 1939 to 1945 during which time he was forced into hiding by Nazi Germany and their subsequent occupation of Poland.
The Pianist was met with critical acclaim upon its release, with particular praise for Adrien Brody’s performance as Szpilman. The film won multiple awards, including the Academy Award for Best Director for Roman Polanski and the Academy Award for Best Actor for Adrien Brody.
34. Léon: The Professional | 1994 | 8.5 IMDB
Léon: The Professional follows the relationship between a professional hitman, Léon (Reno), and a 12-year-old girl, Mathilda (Portman), whose family has been killed by corrupt DEA agent Norman Stansfield (Oldman). The hitman reluctantly agrees to take Mathilda under his wing and teach her the trade.
The film was a critical and commercial success, with Portman’s performance earning her widespread acclaim.
35. Parasite | 2019 | 8.5 IMDB
The movie Parasite is a story about a family of con artists who manage to trick a wealthy family into hiring them as their live-in staff. The movie is full of twists and turns, and the ending is a bit of a shocker. Parasite is a must-see for fans of dark comedies.
36. The Lion King | 1994 | 8.5 IMDB
The Lion King is a 1994 American animated musical film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is the 32nd Disney animated feature film, and the fifth animated film produced during the Disney Renaissance.
The Lion King tells the story of Simba, a young lion who is heir to the African Pride Lands. When his father, Mufasa, is killed by his Uncle Scar, Simba is forced to flee his home. He eventually returns as an adult to take back his rightful place as king. The Lion King is a classic story of hope, courage, and redemption.
37. American History X | 1998 IMDB| 8.5
American History X is a 1998 American drama film directed by Tony Kaye. The film stars Edward Norton as a former neo-Nazi leader who tries to prevent his younger brother from following in his footsteps. The film was released in the United States on October 30, 1998, and received critical acclaim. American History X was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Editing, and Norton won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Drama.
38. Gladiator | 2000 | 8.5 IMDB
The movie Gladiator is a historical drama about the life of the Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius. After being betrayed by the emperor Commodus, Maximus is sold into slavery and forced to fight as a gladiator. He eventually becomes one of the most famous gladiators in Rome and leads a rebellion against the emperor.
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39. The Usual Suspects | 1995 | 8.5 IMDB
The Usual Suspects is a 1995 American neo-noir mystery film directed by Bryan Singer and written by Christopher McQuarrie. It stars Stephen Baldwin, Gabriel Byrne, Benicio del Toro, Chazz Palminteri, Kevin Pollak, Pete Postlethwaite, and Kevin Spacey. The film follows the interrogation of Roger “Verbal” Kint, a small-time con artist who is one of only two survivors of a massacre and fire on a ship docked at the Port of Los Angeles.
40. The Departed | 2006 | 8.5 IMDB
The movie The Departed is a story about two men who are trying to take down a crime lord in Boston. One is an undercover cop and the other is a mole for the crime lord. The movie is full of action, suspense, and betrayal. The film was directed by Martin Scorsese and starred Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, and Jack Nicholson.
41. The Prestige | 2006 | 8.5 IMDB
The Prestige is a 2006 mystery thriller film directed by Christopher Nolan, starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale. The story follows Robert Angier and Alfred Borden, two stage magicians in late 19th century London, as they engage in a bitter rivalry that culminates in a tragic accident. The film explores the themes of obsession, deception, and betrayal, and examines the cost of pursuing one’s dreams.
42. Casablanca | 1942 | 8.5 IMDB
Casablanca is a classic World War II drama starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. The movie is set in the Moroccan city of Casablanca and follows Rick Blaine, a cynical American expatriate who owns a nightclub in the city. When Rick’s former lover, Ilsa Lund, and her husband, Victor Laszlo, a renowned Czech Resistance leader, arrive in Casablanca, Rick must choose between his love for Ilsa and helping Victor escape the Nazis.
43. Whiplash | 2014 | 8.5 IMDB
Whiplash is a 2014 American drama film directed by Damien Chazelle and written by him and Andrew Neiman. The film stars Miles Teller as Neiman, a jazz drummer who attends the prestigious Shaffer Conservatory in New York City. Terence Fletcher, played by J.K. Simmons, is a ruthless conductor who leads the school’s jazz band. Fletcher takes an interest in Neiman and begins to push him to his limits. The film follows the two men as they clash and Neiman’s passion for drumming is put to the test.
44. The Intouchables | 2011 | 8.5 IMDB
The Intouchables is a French film about an unlikely friendship between a wealthy, white quadriplegic and his black ex-con caretaker. Despite their differences, the two men form a deep bond as they help each other navigate life’s challenges. The film is heartwarming and humorous, and ultimately a celebration of the human spirit.
45. Modern Times | 1936 | 8.5 IMDB
Modern Times is a classic Charlie Chaplin film about a factory worker who struggles to survive in the modern world. The film is both funny and poignant, and Chaplin’s performance is unforgettable. The film is also notable for its use of the then-new medium of sound, which Chaplin used to great effect.
46. Hara-Kiri | 1962 | 8.4 IMDB
Hara-Kiri is a 2011 Japanese historical drama film directed by Takashi Miike. The film is based on the 1630 novel by Asai Ryōi and stars Ebizo Ichikawa as Hanshirō Tsugumo, a low-ranking samurai who requests to be allowed to commit seppuku in the courtyard of his lord’s palace. The film was nominated for the Palme d’Or at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival.
47. Once Upon a Time in the West | 1968 | 8.4 IMDB
Once Upon a Time in the West is a 1968 epic Spaghetti Western film directed by Sergio Leone. It stars Henry Fonda, Charles Bronson, Claudia Cardinale and Jason Robards. The film’s storyline is about a young woman, Jill McBain (Cardinale), who moves to the town of Flagstone in the aftermath of the brutal murder of her husband and children by the ruthless outlaw Frank (Fonda). She hires the services of the mysterious gunslinger Harmonica (Bronson) to take revenge on Frank and his gang.
48. Grave of the Fireflies | 1988 | 8.4 IMDB
Grave of the Fireflies is a 1988 Japanese animated war drama film written and directed by Isao Takahata, and animated by Studio Ghibli. The film tells the story of two siblings, Seita and Setsuko, and their struggles during the Second World War. It is based on the 1967 semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Akiyuki Nosaka.
The film was released to critical acclaim and is widely considered to be one of the finest war films ever made. It is also one of the most powerful anti-war films ever made.
49. Rear Window | 1954 | 8.4 IMDB
Rear Window is a 1954 American suspense thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and written by John Michael Hayes based on Cornell Woolrich’s 1942 short story “It Had to Be Murder”. Originally released by Paramount Pictures, the film stars James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey, Thelma Ritter, and Raymond Burr. It was screened at the 1954 Venice Film Festival.
After breaking his leg while photographing a racetrack accident, professional photographer L.B. Jefferies (Stewart) is confined to a wheelchair in his Greenwich Village apartment, where he spends his days observing the neighbors. He becomes especially interested in the activities of Lars Thorwald (Burr), a man who seems to be trying to hide something.
50. Alien | 1979 | 8.4 IMDB
The movie Alien is about a group of astronauts who are sent to investigate a strange planet. They find a strange creature that attacks them. They must fight for their lives against the creature. The movie was released in 1979 and was directed by Ridley Scott.