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The 50 Best Movies of All Time According to the Manual

"Moviemaking is an art form that transports audiences to alternate worlds, often informing our views and allowing us to learn about the people and places around us in real life. The best films try something new while staying grounded in their principles. Great actors craft memorable characters, and talented musicians provide the sound of the picture. There are so many movies to choose from in the history of Hollywood, but what if you could only watch 50 before you die? These essential films range from science fiction to fantasy, and even superhero flicks. No matter what genre is your favorite, you'll find a fantastic movie experience amongst this GOAT list. These are the best movies of all time!" - themanual.com
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The Godfather (1972)
The Godfather (1972)
97%9.2
2
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
91%9.3
3
Forrest Gump (1994)
Forrest Gump (1994)
70%8.8
4
The Dark Knight (2008)
The Dark Knight (2008)
94%9.0
5
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
94%8.7
6
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
95%8.4
7
The Matrix (1999)
The Matrix (1999)
88%8.7
8
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
93%8.9
9
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
92%8.9
10
Fight Club (1999)
Fight Club (1999)
79%8.8
11
Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019)
Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019)
85%7.6
12
Inception (2010)
Inception (2010)
87%8.8
13
Goodfellas (1990)
Goodfellas (1990)
96%8.7
14
Brokeback Mountain (2005)
Brokeback Mountain (2005)
88%7.7
15
The Avengers (2012)
The Avengers (2012)
91%8.0
16
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
96%8.6
17
Life Is Beautiful (1997)
Life Is Beautiful (1997)
80%8.6
18
Back to the Future (1985)
Back to the Future (1985)
96%8.5
19
Call Me by Your Name (2017)
Call Me by Your Name (2017)
94%7.9
20
Parasite (2019)
Parasite (2019)
98%8.6
21
Gladiator (2000)
Gladiator (2000)
77%8.5
22
Casablanca (1942)
Casablanca (1942)
99%8.5
23
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
93%8.2
24
Ben-Hur (1959)
Ben-Hur (1959)
86%8.1
25
Rear Window (1954)
Rear Window (1954)
98%8.5
26
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
98%8.0
27
The Shining (1980)
The Shining (1980)
84%8.4
28
Good Will Hunting (1997)
Good Will Hunting (1997)
98%8.3
29
Meet the Parents (2000)
Meet the Parents (2000)
84%7.0
30
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
92%8.3
31
Oppenheimer (2023)
Oppenheimer (2023)
93%8.6
32
Citizen Kane (1941)
Citizen Kane (1941)
99%8.3
33
The Sting (1973)
The Sting (1973)
93%8.3
34
The Terminator (1984)
The Terminator (1984)
100%8.0
35
Spider-Man (2002)
Spider-Man (2002)
90%7.3
36
The Truman Show (1998)
The Truman Show (1998)
95%8.1
37
Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
Top Gun: Maverick (2022)
97%8.0
38
Jurassic Park (1993)
Jurassic Park (1993)
92%8.1
39
The Sixth Sense (1999)
The Sixth Sense (1999)
86%8.1
40
No Country for Old Men (2007)
No Country for Old Men (2007)
93%8.1
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