Best movies of all time

In the following page, you will see a ranking of the bests movies of all time. We have gathered the ratings of Imdb, Metacritic, Filmaffinity and crafted our own algorithm and generated the following ratings.

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1. The Godfather (1972)

The Godfather follows Vito Corleone’s crime empire and Michael’s transformation from war hero to ruthless mafia boss. A slow, atmospheric family tragedy about power, loyalty, corruption and cinematic mastery. read more

Genres: Crime, Drama

Filmaffinity Rating 9.0 /10 Metacritic Rating 100 /100 IMDB Rating 9.2 /10 Bmoat Rating 9.4 /10

2. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

The Return of the King closes Jackson’s trilogy: Frodo and Sam, led and betrayed by Gollum, push into Mordor while Aragorn claims Gondor and great battles, sacrifice and hope culminate in a bittersweet, epic finale. read more

Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama

Metacritic Rating 94 /100 IMDB Rating 9.0 /10 Bmoat Rating 9.2 /10

3. 12 Angry Men (1957)

12 Angry Men (1957): confined jury-room drama where one juror’s lone "not guilty" vote forces reexamination of evidence, prejudice and duty, turning deliberation into a moral, intellectual battle. read more

Genres: Crime, Drama

Filmaffinity Rating 8.7 /10 Metacritic Rating 97 /100 IMDB Rating 9.0 /10 Bmoat Rating 9.1 /10

4. Parasite (2019)

Parasite follows the struggling Kim family as they con their way into a wealthy household, escalating from dark satire to tense, violent drama that exposes stark class divides and moral ambiguity. read more

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Thriller

Metacritic Rating 97 /100 IMDB Rating 8.5 /10 Bmoat Rating 9.1 /10

5. Three Colors: Red (1994)

Three Colors: Red—Kieślowski’s quiet finale—follows Geneva model Valentine as she disrupts a reclusive judge who eavesdrops, triggering small revelations about connection, chance and forgiveness. read more

Genres: Drama, Mystery, Romance

Metacritic Rating 100 /100 IMDB Rating 8.1 /10 Bmoat Rating 9.1 /10

6. Fanny and Alexander (1982)

Fanny & Alexander (1982) follows siblings leaving a warm theatrical home for a harsh bishop’s household, confronting grief and repression while striving to preserve imagination, love and family. read more

Genre: Drama

Metacritic Rating 100 /100 IMDB Rating 8.1 /10 Bmoat Rating 9.1 /10

7. Schindler's List (1993)

Schindler's List (1993) dramatizes Oskar Schindler's true story: a German businessman who risks everything to save over 1,100 Jews using his factory and a list. Stark, black‑and‑white, emotionally harrowing; contains disturbing violence. read more

Genres: Biography, Drama, History

Filmaffinity Rating 8.6 /10 Metacritic Rating 95 /100 IMDB Rating 9.0 /10 Bmoat Rating 9.0 /10

8. The Godfather: Part II (1974)

The Godfather: Part II intercuts young Vito’s rise with Michael’s 1950s moral decline as he expands the family empire into Vegas, Hollywood and Cuba. It’s a tragic, operatic study of power, loyalty and isolation. read more

Genres: Crime, Drama

Filmaffinity Rating 8.9 /10 Metacritic Rating 90 /100 IMDB Rating 9.0 /10 Bmoat Rating 9.0 /10

9. Pulp Fiction (1994)

Pulp Fiction is a bold, non-linear crime drama that interweaves LA stories — hitmen, a boss's wife, a crooked boxer and diner robbers — mixing razor-sharp dialogue, dark humor, stylized violence and moral ambiguity. read more

Genres: Crime, Drama

Filmaffinity Rating 8.6 /10 Metacritic Rating 95 /100 IMDB Rating 8.9 /10 Bmoat Rating 9.0 /10

10. Casablanca (1942)

Casablanca, set in WWII Morocco, follows nightclub owner Rick who must choose between self-preservation and sacrifice when his former lover Ilsa and resistance leader Victor seek letters of transit to escape. read more

Genres: Drama, Romance, War

Filmaffinity Rating 8.4 /10 Metacritic Rating 100 /100 IMDB Rating 8.5 /10 Bmoat Rating 9.0 /10

11. City Lights (1931)

City Lights: Chaplin's Little Tramp befriends a drunk millionaire and pretends to be rich to help a blind flower girl. Slapstick, warmth and a bittersweet finale. read more

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Filmaffinity Rating 8.6 /10 Metacritic Rating 99 /100 IMDB Rating 8.5 /10 Bmoat Rating 9.0 /10

12. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)

Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove: a black Cold War satire where a paranoid general triggers a nuclear crisis, sparking War Room farce, dark laughs and a chilling critique of deterrence. read more

Genres: Comedy, Drama, War

Metacritic Rating 97 /100 IMDB Rating 8.3 /10 Bmoat Rating 9.0 /10

13. 12th Fail (2023)

"12th Fail" is a gritty true‑story drama: Manoj fails after a cheating crackdown, endures hardship, is inspired by an honest DCP, and fights to clear the civil‑service exams—an uplifting tale of resilience and integrity. read more

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IMDB Rating 8.9 /10 Bmoat Rating 8.9 /10

14. Seven Samurai (1954)

Seven Samurai (1954): A poor village hires seven samurai to train and defend them from bandits. Bonds form, sacrifices occur, and a brutal final battle yields an epic, morally rich film. read more

Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama

Filmaffinity Rating 8.4 /10 Metacritic Rating 98 /100 IMDB Rating 8.6 /10 Bmoat Rating 8.9 /10

15. Psycho (1960)

Psycho (1960), directed by Hitchcock, follows Marion Crane who steals money and hides at the eerie Bates Motel run by Norman Bates. A slow‑burn psychological thriller famed for its shock, the shower scene, and chilling final reveal. read more

Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Filmaffinity Rating 8.4 /10 Metacritic Rating 97 /100 IMDB Rating 8.5 /10 Bmoat Rating 8.9 /10

16. Rear Window (1954)

Rear Window (1954): immobilized photographer spies on neighbors, suspects one of murder; Hitchcock turns limited viewpoint into mounting suspense, exploring voyeurism, ethics and tension with sharp visuals. read more

Genres: Mystery, Thriller

Filmaffinity Rating 8.2 /10 Metacritic Rating 100 /100 IMDB Rating 8.5 /10 Bmoat Rating 8.9 /10

17. Modern Times (1936)

Modern Times (1936): Chaplin’s Tramp fights dehumanizing industrial life—factory gags, an asylum/jail mishap, and a tender bond with the Gamin. Silent-era comedy with social critique, bittersweet hope. read more

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Family

Filmaffinity Rating 8.6 /10 Metacritic Rating 96 /100 IMDB Rating 8.5 /10 Bmoat Rating 8.9 /10

18. WALL·E (2008)

WALL·E is a visually striking, mostly wordless Pixar story of a lone waste‑compacting robot on a trash‑choked Earth who meets EVE; their gentle robot romance blends humor, adventure and sharp environmental satire. read more

Genres: Adventure, Animation, Family

Metacritic Rating 95 /100 IMDB Rating 8.4 /10 Bmoat Rating 8.9 /10

19. Sunset Blvd. (1950)

Sunset Boulevard: writer Joe Gillis moves into faded star Norma Desmond’s decaying mansion. Their codependent, delusional bond and his romance with Betty spark jealousy, madness and tragic consequences. read more

Genres: Drama, Film-Noir

Metacritic Rating 94 /100 IMDB Rating 8.4 /10 Bmoat Rating 8.9 /10

20. Goodfellas (1990)

Goodfellas follows Henry Hill’s rise in an Italian‑American crime family, portraying the seductive thrills, brutal violence and ultimate unraveling of mob life with kinetic, darkly comic storytelling. read more

Genres: Biography, Crime, Drama

Filmaffinity Rating 8.4 /10 Metacritic Rating 92 /100 IMDB Rating 8.7 /10 Bmoat Rating 8.8 /10

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