10 Movies With the Greatest Ensemble Casts of All Time, Ranked by Whatnerd

"Back in the era of Hollywood's star system, movies were promoted based on their lead actors and actresses—true stars who were idolized by an entire nation, with many who dreamed of emulating their success. As the filmmaking industry developed, directors started getting much more recognition as artists, especially with the auteurs of the French New Wave in the 1950s. But even so, the universal love of stars never truly waned; if anything, it has grown even stronger over time. One thing remains true: a movie needs more than a great cast to be a great movie, but a great cast can elevate a mediocre movie into a great one. And with a terrific ensemble cast, cinematic dynamite is all but guaranteed. Here are my picks for the best ensemble cast movies in cinema history, with each one making full use of its actors and actresses." - whatnerd.com