Since the 1920s movies have entertained millions of people around the world. As time went on, beloved silent films progressed into talkies which paved the way for the movies we know today. Along the way, filmmakers experimented with different art forms creating the world of animation that is now beloved.
All these different ways of filmmaking allowed audiences to curate their own opinions and tastes when it comes to movies. Oftentimes, people don't agree on what the best movies are but that's not always the case. In fact, Rotten Tomatoes has figured out that there are over 60 films that audiences can agree are downright phenomenal.
67 The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari (1920)
This iconic silent horror film centers on Cesare, a young man whose best friend dies after visiting a psychic who predicts the man's death. Cesare then becomes the prime suspect in the case and must figure out who really killed his best friend in order to stay free.
66 Battleship Potemkin (1925)
Produced by the Soviet Union, this silent film chronicles the story of the Russian battleship Potemkin that fought against officers in 1905.
65 The Gold Rush (1925)
Charlie Chaplin stars in this silent film where he travels north to participate in the Gold Rush and ends up falling for a young woman who works at the local bar.
64 M (1931)
This German film centers on Hans Beckert, a serial killer who specializes in killing children who is now on the run from both the police and other criminals who want him dead.
63 Frankenstein (1931)
Arguably one of the most iconic horror films of all time, Frankenstein follows Dr. Frankenstein as he builds the Monster out of body parts from humans who have died.
62 The Bride Of Frankenstein (1935)
The sequel to Frankenstein follows Dr. Frankenstein as he goes back to experimenting while the Monster roams around the city trying to get people to see that he's not scary.
61 Modern Times (1936)
Charlie Chaplin plays Little Tramp, a man who works in a factory where he continues to get into trouble which sends him to jail time and time again.
60 The Adventures Of Robin Hood (1938)
When Prince John attempts to steal the throne from his brother King Richard, Sir Robin of Locksley springs into action getting the town involved in order to overthrow Prince John.
59 The Grapes Of Wrath (1940)
Adapted from the John Steinbeck novel and directed by Henry Fonda, this film follows the Joad family as they head west for California in search of a better life.
58 The Philadelphia Story (1940)
Katharine Hepburn plays Tracy Lord, a young socialite who finds herself divorced, engaged, and possibly in love with a third man.
57 Pinocchio (1940)
This Disney Animated classic tells the story of a young puppet named Pinocchio who gets turned into a real boy by the Blue Fairy after his creator, Geppetto, wished him to come to life.
56 Rebecca (1940)
Alfred Hitchcock directed this 1940 romantic psychological thriller that centers on a young woman who finds herself married to a widower who can't get over his late-wife.
55 The Maltese Falcon (1941)
When detective Sam Spade is approached by a woman to solve a mystery, trouble begins to follow him everywhere. His only hope of going back to normal is to find the bejeweled Maltese falcon.
54 Citizen Kane (1941)
Orson Welles' most well-known film centers on a young reporter who has been tasked with figuring out what newspaper mogul, Charles Foster Kane's last words were.
53 Laura (1944)
This iconic film noir follows detective Mark McPherson as he tries to figure out who murdered Laura Hunt and why they did it. Along the way, he winds up falling in love with Laura.
52 Open City (1946)
This Italian film is set in Rome, Italy in 1944, the year the Nazis moved in to occupy Rome and follow Resistance leader Luigi Ferrari as she tries to save Rome. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
51 The Treasure Of The Sierra Madre (1948)
A ragtag trio ventures into the Sierra Madre mountains in search of gold but wind up finding more than they've bargained for.
50 Kind Hearts And Coronets (1949)
This black comedy follows Louis D'Ascoyne Mazzini, a son who, after being disowned by his family, decides to get his revenge by murdering eight people in line for the dukedom after his mother passes away.
49 Singin' In The Rain (1952)
A true iconic musical film, Singin' In The Rain tells the story of two Hollywood actors who have made a name for themselves by playing a couple. However, when the film becomes a musical one of them doesn't have a good voice and their working relationship is put to the test.
48 Tokyo Story (1953)
This Japanese drama centers on the journey an elderly married couple goes on in order to visit their adult children who have moved away and now live in Tokyo.
47 The Wages Of Fear (1953)
Two sets of drivers are tasked with delivering a supply of nitroglycerine to a remote oil field in this 1953 classic film.
46 Seven Samurai (1956)
This Japanese samurai film follows a young samurai who helps train the local townspeople to defend themselves against anyone who tries to attack them.
45 12 Angry Men (1957)
This court drama centers on the decision twelve jurors have to make in regards to a case involving an inner-city teenager who is facing the death penalty.
44 Anatomy Of A Murder (1959)
The film follows the fictional case of Army Lt. Manion who has murdered an innkeeper after learning that the man raped his wife.
43 The 400 Blows (1959)
Antoine spends most of his days playing with his best friend, Rene, but when one of their schemes goes wrong Antoine is confronted by the Parisian authorities who only make things worse.
42 Rio Bravo (1959)
Starring John Wayne as Sheriff John T. Chance, this 1959 western finds the Sheriff in a battle with a brother who is trying to avenge his brother's arrest.
41 Mary Poppins (1964)
This Walt Disney Studio classic tells the tale of a magical nanny who takes a pair of siblings on various adventures in the hopes that they'll pass on the lessons they learn to their distant parents.
40 Au Hasard Balthazar (1966)
This french film centers on the relationship between Marie, a young woman, and her beloved donkey Balthazar who are eventually separated but their lives continue to parallel each other.
39 Cool Hand Luke (1967)
This drama centers on Luke Jackson, a man who is sentenced to two years in a Florida prison where he becomes a hero amongst the other convicts for refusing to listen to the guards.
38 The Last Picture Show (1971)
This coming-of-age drama focuses on two best friends who are struggling to figure out what their lives are going to look like after high school.
37 The Terminator (1984)
Arnold Schwarzenegger is the Terminator, a cyborg who has been disguised as a human in order to track down and kill Sara Connor in the year 1984.
36 Tampopo (1985)
Tampopo centers on two milk-truck drivers who decided to help a restaurant owner make the perfect noodle recipe.
35 Only Yesterday (1991)
Originally released in Japan in 1991, the film didn't make its US debut until 2017. The Japanese anime follows Taeko Okajima as she travels to visit her family while reminiscing about her childhood.
34 Searching For Bobby Fischer (1993)
This film follows the life of Josh Waitzkin, a gifted 7-year-old chess player who finds himself at odds between the classical way to play the game and the fast-paced version he's fallen in love with.
33 Three Colors: Red (1994)
Three Colors: Red is the third and final film in the Three Colors trilogy with this film focusing on a part-time model and her relationship with a retired judge.
32 Before Sunrise (1995)
This romantic comedy centers on the lives of a young American man who meets a French woman on a train traveling to Vienna. Not wanting to part, the two walk around the city together and wind up falling in love.
31 Toy Story (1995)
Pixar's first-ever full-length animated film and arguably their most beloved, follows Woody, a toy cowboy, who must figure out a way to get him and Buzz Lightyear back to Andy before the family moves away.
30 Mr. Death: The Rise And Fall Of Fred A. Leuchter, Jr. (1999)
This documentary focuses on Fred A. Leutcher, a man well-versed in the world of capital punishment who gets into trouble when he becomes involved with a Holocaust denier.
29 Toy Story 2 (1999)
This time beloved cowboy toy Woody finds himself stolen from Andy's front yard by a toy dealer who plans to sell Woody to a toy museum.
28 The Taste Of Others (2000)
This French romantic comedy follows a married man who becomes infatuated with a talented actress who is also responsible for teaching him English.
27 Deliver Us From Evil (2006)
This documentary explores Oliver Grady, a priest who was convicted of pedophilia and lives in Ireland under the church's protection, by letting him tell the story.
26 Taxi To The Dark Side (2007)
This documentary exposes the true story behind the American military's use of torture in the Bush Administration.
25 Aruitemo Aruitemo (2008)
12 years after a family lost their eldest son, they hold a family reunion where they reconnect with their children who are all still dealing with the aftermath of their brother's death.
24 Man On Wire (2008)
This film combines real and recreated footage of Philippe Petit's amazing stunt of walking a thin wire from one Twin Tower of the World Trade Center to another.
23 Afghan Star (2009)
This documentary follows four talented contestants as they compete in the Afghanistan version of American Idol.
22 Last Tain Home (2010)
This documentary follows a married couple as they make their journey home to the village they grew up in to see their children who they only see once a year.
21 Waste Land (2010)
A modern artist enlists the help of six garbage pickers in Rio de Janeiro to help him with his latest set of photographs.
20 Nostalgia For The Light (2011)
This documentary follows a group of archaeologists in Chili's Atacama Dessert which is located 10,000 feet above sea level.
19 Everyday Sunshine: The Story Of Fishbone (2011)
This documentary follows the groundbreaking career of the all-black rock band Fishbone from beginning to end.
18 Poetry (2011)
This South Korean film centers on Mija, an elderly Korean woman with early-onset Alzheimer's who finds comfort in the art of poetry.
17 We Were Here (2011)
A documentary set in San Francisco that centers on the HIV/AIDS crisis that hit the LGBT community.
16 The Square (2013)
This documentary chronicles the ongoing Egyptian Crisis starting with the Egyptian Revolution of 2011 up until 2013 when the film finished filming.
15 Ilo Ilo (2014)
Ilo Ilo follows the Lim family and their relationship with their new Filipina domestic helper in the midst of the 1997 Asian financial crisis in Singapore.
14 The Tale Of The Princess Kaguya (2014)
Follows a tiny nymph who gets transformed into a beautiful young woman who everyone wants to date.
13 3 And 1/2 Minutes, 10 Bullets (2015)
This documentary examines Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' law in the wake of teenager Jordan Davis's death.
12 Gett: The Trial Of Viviane Amsalem (2015)
This film follows an Israeli woman who fights for three years in the hopes of divorcing her husband.
11 Seymour: An Introduction (2015)
This documentary film centers on the life of pianist Seymour Bernstein who gave us his dreams in order to become a piano teacher.
10 Fireworks Wednesday (2016)
Released in Iran in 2006 but not distributed in the US until 2016, the film follows a couple as they attempt to travel to Dubai on vacation.
9 The Age Of Shadows (2016)
The film chronicles the struggles between Korean resistance fighters who are determined to take down Japanese forces.
8 Dawson City: Frozen Time (2017)
A documentary that explores the 533 reels of film that were found in Dawson City in 1978.
7 One Cut Of The Dead (2017)
One Cut of the Dead is a Japanese zombie film that centers on a film crew who also happens to be filming a zombie film. The director is ready to quit the project when a real-life zombie apocalypse starts forcing him to stay on set so his crew can film everything.
6 The Work (2017)
Three men attended a four-day group therapy session in Folsom Prison with convicts under maximum security.
5 Leave No Trace (2018)
A father-daughter duo has lived in Forest Park by themselves for years but are now on the hunt for a new home after authorities found out about them.
4 Paddington 2 (2018)
Paddington 2 follows Paddington as he sets out on an adventure to find a thief that has stolen a pop-up book he purchased for his aunt's 100th birthday.
3 Summer 1993 (2018)
Produced in Spain with actors speaking Catalan, this film follows a young girl who has just lost her mother and is forced to move in with her aunt and her family.
2 Honeyland (2019)
Honeyland is a documentary that explores the art of beekeeping in North Macedonia.
1 Mickey And The Bear (2019)
A young teenage girl struggles to become independent while living with her single father.
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October 01, 2020 at 05:30AM
