Famous Movies

110 movies you need to see in your lifetime
1. "The Godfather" (1972)
"The Godfather." Paramount Pictures
"The Godfather" (and its sequel) is just one of those perfect movies.
The story, casting, and direction all work together to create onscreen
magic.
You can read more about the movie here.
2. "Do the Right Thing" (1989)

"Do the Right Thing." Universal Pictures
With its carefully built complex narrative, Spike Lee's is a visceral

movie about race in America that lends itself to new interpretations
every time you watch it.
3. "Citizen Kane" (1941)

"Citizen Kane." RKO Pictures
"Citizen Kane" isn't just essential viewing because critics often agree
it's the best movie of all time. It's a timeless story of greed and power.
4. "Before Sunrise" (1995)

"Before Sunrise." Columbia Pictures
Richard Linklater's "Before Sunrise" — and its sequels, each made

nine years apart — are the most romantic movies ever made.
5. "Boyhood" (2014)
"Boyhood." Sundance Institute
"Boyhood," another Linklater film, was filmed over a period of 11 years

to capture the life of a character growing up.
6. "8½" (1963)
"8½." The Criterion Collection
Fredrico Fellini's "8½," a classic of arthouse cinema, is a comedy

about the messy romantic and professional life of a filmmaker trying
to get a movie off the ground.
7. "2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968)

"2001: A Space Odyssey." 2001
Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" came out in 1968, but its
special effects — and its message — are just as brilliant today as they
were back then.
8. "The Rules of the Game" (1939)

"The Rules of the Game." The Criterion Collection
Few movies take as sharp a knife to the pettiness of class distinctions

as "The Rules of the Game," Jean Renoir's hilarious yet moving satire.
9. "Toy Story" (1995)

"Toy Story." Disney Pixar
Of all the Pixar films, "Toy Story" is still the most essential. It's a
moving tale that changed animation forever. While you're at it, watch
its sequels as well.
10. "Psycho" (1960)

"Psycho." Paramount Pictures
Alfred Hitchcock was the master of suspense, and "Psycho" is one of

his best works.
11. "Seven Samurai" (1954)

"Seven Samurai." Toho via YouTube
It's a toss up between "Seven Samurai," "Rashomon," and "Ran" over

which is legendary director Akira Kurosawa's best movie, but there's
no doubt over which is the most influential.
"Seven Samurai" — about a villager who convinces seven samurai to

defend his town from bandits — has been the template for everything
from "The Magnificent Seven" to "Star Wars: Rogue One."
12. "The Muppet Movie" (1979)

"The Muppet Movie" ITC Entertainment
Every kid should watch "The Muppet Movie," which helped bring the
charms of Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and the rest of the gang to the
world.
13. "Bicycle Thieves" (1948)

"Bicycle Thieves." Bicycle Thieves (1948)
"Bicycle Thieves" unfolds like a fable, with emotional clarity and a

powerful social justice message in a simple story about a father, a son,
and a bike.
14. "Singin' in the Rain" (1952)

"Singin' in the Rain." MGM
"Singin' in the Rain" is more than a sprightly musical comedy — it

doubles as a history lesson for how movies evolved from silent to
sound.
15. "Beauty and the Beast" (1991)

"Beauty and the Beast." Disney
1991's adaptation of "Beauty and the Beast" is one of Disney

Animation's crown jewels. It was the first animated movie to receive a
best picture nomination at the Oscars.
16. "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" (1982)

"E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial." Universal Pictures
For kids, "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" is a sweet story as well as a

valuable lesson about being skeptical of authority.
17. "Jaws" (1975)

"Jaws." Universal Pictures
Every kid remembers the first movie that terrorizes them. To make it a
good one, watch Spielberg's "Jurassic Park" or "Jaws."
18. "Groundhog Day" (1993)

Bill Murray's movie feels much more relatable now. Columbia Pictures
"Groundhog Day" is a classic not just because it's horrifyingly good at

capturing the repetitive nature of adult life, but because it knows how
to shake you out of accepting it.
19. "Goodfellas" (1990)

"Goodfellas." Warner Bros.
Of all of Martin Scorsese's films, "Goodfellas" is his most masterful. It

shows what can go wrong in the life of a promising young person, and
how it can go spiraling down — all while being hilarious.
20. "The Shining" (1980)

Here's Johnny! Warner Bros.
"Red Rum. Red Rum." Before today's horror thrillers, there

was nothing scarier than the adaptation of Stephen King's 1977
novel about a couple staying at a hotel as the husband grows more and
more delusional and violent while trying to write a book of his
own. It's one of Jack Nicholson's best and most terrifying
performances.
21. "Moonlight" (2016)

"Moonlight." A24
Barry Jenkins's "Moonlight" may be new but — in its portrayal of

neglected lives and their pitiable turns — it's already essential.
22. "Some Like it Hot" (1959)

"Some Like it Hot." United Artists
Billy Wilder has made about a dozen classics. "Some Like it Hot"
stands out as having not only one of Marilyn Monroe's finest roles, but
a surprisingly progressive commentary on gender politics.
23. "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" (2004)

"Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." Focus Features
"Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" combines the best elements

of a mind-bending psychological thriller and an epic, unforgettable
romance.
24. "The Shawshank Redemption" (1994)

"The Shawshank Redemption." Columbia Pictures
"The Shawshank Redemption" was somewhat overlooked upon its

release in 1994, but it's since cemented itself as a universal favorite —
and it's guaranteed to make you cry.
25. "Die Hard" (1988)

Bruce Willis in "Die Hard." 20th Century Fox
John McClane (Bruce Willis) is just an off-duty cop trying to save a

bunch of hostages from a terrorist named Hans Gruber (Alan
Rickman) at a Christmas party. Once you view it, you too will be able
to weigh in on one of the hottest debates in pop culture: Whether or
not "Die Hard" is a Christmas movie.
26. "Blazing Saddles" (1974)

"Blazing Saddles." Warner Bros.
"Blazing Saddles" is Mel Brooks' boldest work, a searing satire of

racism in America and the western genre starring Gene Wilder.
27. "The Lion King" (1994)

"The Lion King." Disney
Adapting "Hamlet" as a musical would be hard, but "The Lion King"

succeeds wonderfully by turning all the characters into animals.
28. "Mulholland Drive" (2001)

"Mulholland Drive." Universal Pictures
There are no other movies like "Mulholland Drive," which has a

dreamlike aesthetic, cryptic narrative, and dark humor that pushes the
possibilities of cinema itself.
29. "The Dark Knight" (2008)

Heath Ledger's the Joker in "The Dark Knight." Warner Bros.
Christopher Nolan's second Batman film elevated the genre to new,

darker heights and made it worth taking seriously. Heath Ledger gave
the performance of a lifetime as the iconic Joker villain, earning an
Oscar posthumously.

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110 movies you need to see in your lifetime

1. "The Godfather" (1972)

"The Godfather." Paramount Pictures

You can read more about the movie here.

2. "Do the Right Thing" (1989)

With its carefully built complex narrative, Spike Lee's is a visceral

You can read more about the movie here.

3. "Citizen Kane" (1941)

You can read more about the movie here.

4. "Before Sunrise" (1995)

Richard Linklater's "Before Sunrise" — and its sequels, each made

You can read more about the movie here.

"Boyhood," another Linklater film, was filmed over a period of 11 years

You can read more about the movie here.

Fredrico Fellini's "8½," a classic of arthouse cinema, is a comedy

You can read more about the movie here.

7. "2001: A Space Odyssey" (1968)

You can read more about the movie here.

8. "The Rules of the Game" (1939)

Few movies take as sharp a knife to the pettiness of class distinctions

You can read more about the movie here.

9. "Toy Story" (1995)

You can read more about the movie here.

10. "Psycho" (1960)

Alfred Hitchcock was the master of suspense, and "Psycho" is one of

You can read more about the movie here.

11. "Seven Samurai" (1954)

It's a toss up between "Seven Samurai," "Rashomon," and "Ran" over

"Seven Samurai" — about a villager who convinces seven samurai to

You can read more about the movie here.

12. "The Muppet Movie" (1979)

You can read more about the movie here.

13. "Bicycle Thieves" (1948)

"Bicycle Thieves" unfolds like a fable, with emotional clarity and a

You can read more about the movie here.

14. "Singin' in the Rain" (1952)

"Singin' in the Rain" is more than a sprightly musical comedy — it

You can read more about the movie here.

15. "Beauty and the Beast" (1991)

1991's adaptation of "Beauty and the Beast" is one of Disney

You can read more about the movie here.

16. "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" (1982)

For kids, "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" is a sweet story as well as a

You can read more about the movie here.

17. "Jaws" (1975)

You can read more about the movie here.

18. "Groundhog Day" (1993)

"Groundhog Day" is a classic not just because it's horrifyingly good at

You can read more about the movie here.

19. "Goodfellas" (1990)

Of all of Martin Scorsese's films, "Goodfellas" is his most masterful. It

You can read more about the movie here.

20. "The Shining" (1980)

"Red Rum. Red Rum." Before today's horror thrillers, there

You can read more about the movie here.

21. "Moonlight" (2016)

Barry Jenkins's "Moonlight" may be new but — in its portrayal of

You can read more about the movie here.