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The 100 Greatest Movies Lists Everyone Talks About

Over the years, various organizations, magazines, and websites have created their own versions of the “100 Greatest Films” lists. These selections are highly influential and often spark debate among movie lovers worldwide. Here are the most famous and widely respected lists you should know about:

AFI’s 100 Years…100 Movies (American Film Institute, 1998 and 2007 Update)
Focused on the golden age and legacy of American cinema, this iconic list highlights timeless classics such as:

• Citizen Kane (1941)

• The Godfather (1972)

• Casablanca (1942)

• Gone with the Wind (1939)

• The Wizard of Oz (1939)
  Perfect for anyone looking to explore the foundation of Hollywood’s greatest achievements.

Sight & Sound Poll (British Film Institute, UK – Every 10 Years)
Respected by critics and filmmakers alike, this global list is updated every decade. In the 2022 edition, the top-ranked film was:

• Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Brussels (1975, Chantal Akerman)
  Other legendary titles in the top tier include:

• Citizen Kane

• Vertigo

• Tokyo Story

• 2001: A Space Odyssey
  Ideal for cinephiles seeking deeper, international masterpieces beyond Hollywood.

IMDb Top 250 (Voted by Millions of IMDb Users)
Updated in real-time, this list reflects the current taste of global audiences. As of now, the top spots are occupied by:

• The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

• The Godfather

• The Dark Knight

• The Godfather Part II

• 12 Angry Men (1957)
  A great go-to list for binge-worthy, fan-favorite films across all eras.

Empire’s 100 Greatest Movies (Empire Magazine, UK)
More mainstream but still culturally significant, Empire’s list celebrates blockbuster hits and modern cult classics, including:

• Star Wars

• The Lord of the Rings

• Fight Club

• Taxi Driver

• Jurassic Park
  

100 Best Modern Movies of the 21st Century to Watch Right Now

Looking for the ultimate movie marathon? Here is the list of the 100 best modern movies from the 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s — critically acclaimed, fan-favorite, and award-winning titles that have already become iconic in the 21st century.

1. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

2. The Godfather: Part II (1974)

3. The Dark Knight (2008)

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

5. Inception (2010)

6. Parasite (2019)

7. Whiplash (2014)

8. Joker (2019)

9. Dune (2021)

10. Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)

11. Oppenheimer (2023)

12. Barbie (2023)

13. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

14. Gravity (2013)

15. Interstellar (2014)

16. La La Land (2016)

17. Green Book (2018)

18. 1917 (2019)

19. Shutter Island (2010)

20. Knives Out (2019)

21. Million Dollar Baby (2004)

22. The Social Network (2010)

23. Dunkirk (2017)

24. Triangle of Sadness (2022)

25. Pain and Glory (2019)

26. The King’s Speech (2010)

27. The Artist (2011)

28. The Shape of Water (2017)

29. City of God (2002)

30. Requiem for a Dream (2000)

31. 12 Years a Slave (2013)

32. The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

33. Hidden Figures (2016)

34. Jojo Rabbit (2019)

35. Ford v Ferrari (2019)

36. Dune: Part Two (2024)

37. Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning (2023)

38. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

39. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)

40. Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)

41. Avengers: Endgame (2019)

42. Black Panther (2018)

43. Iron Man (2008)

44. Birds of Prey (2020)

45. Deadpool (2016)

46. WandaVision (2021)

47. Logan (2017)

48. Split (2016)

49. It (2017)

50. Fall (2022)

51. The Batman (2022)

52. Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

53. No Time to Die (2021)

54. The Whale (2022)

55. Elvis (2022)

56. The Power of the Dog (2021)

57. CODA (2021)

58. Belfast (2021)

59. The Fabelmans (2022)

60. Tár (2022)

61. Licorice Pizza (2021)

62. Nomadland (2020)

63. Minari (2020)

64. Soul (2020)

65. Inside Out (2015)

66. Coco (2017)

67. Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)

68. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)

69. Encanto (2021)

70. Frozen II (2019)

71. Zootopia (2016)

72. Moana (2016)

73. Luca (2021)

74. Turning Red (2022)

75. The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)

76. Klaus (2019)

77. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

78. How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

79. Kung Fu Panda (2008)

80. Ratatouille (2007)

81. Wall-E (2008)

82. Up (2009)

83. Toy Story 3 (2010)

84. Finding Nemo (2003)

85. Monsters, Inc. (2001)

86. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

87. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)

88. Twilight (2008)

89. The Hunger Games (2012)

90. Divergent (2014)

91. The Maze Runner (2014)

92. The Fault in Our Stars (2014)

93. Me Before You (2016)

94. The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

95. Call Me by Your Name (2017)

96. Lady Bird (2017)

97. Little Women (2019)

98. Marriage Story (2019)

99. Roma (2018)

100. The Handmaiden (2016)