Making a list of famous films is quite difficult, as each has its own preferences and tastes. Such a rating will always be subjective, and in order to be objective, it is necessary to conduct a lot of sociological work. But still try to present the most popular films in the history of cinema. For objective reasons, it will be incomplete, leaving room for the creativity of our readers, because sometimes popular, it is often the best films in history.
The most popular films in history:
1
The Shawshank Redemption. USA. 1994
The cult drama, based on the novel by Stephen King, firmly occupies a leading position in popularity; according to polls, this is one of the favorite films of Americans.
Since August 2008, “Shawshank Redemption” has been on the first line in the ranking of “250 Best Films According to IMDb”.
2
Green Mile. 1999
What do not say, and the actor means a lot in matters of film success. These actors are undoubtedly Tom Hanks.
Most popular movie! The artists who played in it and its creators have been awarded many prizes and awards. The film is marked with four Oscars.
3
1 + 1. France. 2011
The French tragicomedy at home was released under the name "The Untouchables." The story based on real events was directed by directors Olivier Nakas and Eric Toledano.
There are two heroes in the picture. Male friendship, humanism and sincerity touch to the core. The audience appreciated the picture with their trip to the cinema, and the cinema world awarded the “1 + 1” Golden Globe Award.
4
Start. 2010
The thriller genre firmly won the hearts of the audience, and when it is also science fiction, success is guaranteed.
In 2010, the movie "The Beginning" was released with Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role. For several years now, the fantastic thriller has been at the forefront of many popularity ratings.
5
Fight club. 1999
Spectators and critics ambiguously perceived the work of David Fincher. The “club” could go down in history as a failure.
The Fight Club caused a great public outcry in the USA, and over time the film found its audience, became a cult, and critics noted that the film became a psychological reflection of time. The editors of most-beauty.ru highly recommend this movie for viewing.
6
Life is Beautiful. Italy. 1997
Italians are also masters of transferring life to the screen. “Life is beautiful” tells of a difficult period in Italian and world history.
Against the background of the tragic events of World War II, the film shows the life of a simple Jew who, like all of us, wants to be happy.
7
Reach out to heaven. Germany. 1997
The heroes have only a week to live a bright life, and most importantly, make their dreams come true.
Literally, the name translates as “Knocking on the door of heaven,” that is, to be on the verge of death. Actors Til Schweiger and Jan Joseph Lifers perfectly conveyed the mental state and external manifestations of terminally ill people.
8
Godfather. USA / Italy. 1972
The criminal saga, released in the early 1970s, produced the effect of an exploding bomb. Perhaps, for the first time, the reverse side of the life of a gangster clan was shown from the screen.
The director and actors managed to embody a special atmosphere, and their work was appreciated by critics and the international audience.
9
Mind games. 2001
The biographical drama, which was released in 2001, about the life of the Nobel laureate caused widespread discussion in American society.
Despite much criticism, “Games of the Mind” won four Oscars and four awards at the Golden Globes festival, and the film, calling for thought, is still very interesting to the viewer today.
10
Prestige. 2006
The thriller, based on the fantastic work of the same name by Christopher Priest, received good reviews from experts, and most importantly - won the hearts of viewers around the world.
Director Christopher Nolan moved away from the classic presentation of the plot, breaking it into several flashbacks of, as it is fashionable to say, “flashbacks”.
11
Crime novel. 1994
Quentin Tarantino is not afraid of experiments, and his films always cause a keen interest in the viewer. But critics accuse of excessive aggression.
“Pulp Fiction”, having appeared on the screens, immediately became one of my favorite films, and the Oscar was awarded for the original script.
12
Interstellar USA / UK. 2014
A science fiction drama about the adventures of a space expedition that explores a space-time tunnel.
Judging by the reviews, the film will stand the test of time, and will be included in the list of popular films of the world.
13
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. USA / New Zealand. 2003
Since the beginning of the century, the fantasy genre has firmly gained its position in the film industry, and has become one of the favorite among the audience.
The last part of the adventure trilogy has become popular worldwide both among children and adults.
14
Back to the Future. 1985
Beginning in 1985, a series of films about the adventures of the half-crazy professor and Martin McFly became the most popular all over the world.
The subsequent parts did not spoil the overall impression, but on the contrary became more exciting and interesting. "Back to the Future" occupies a leading position among American films on box office.
15
Cards, money, two trunks. 1998
Guy Ritchie's first directorial work sparked multiple critical reviews. Guy was accused of imitating Tarantino, and similarities with Pulp Fiction.
But, despite this, the crime drama found its admirer, and firmly entered the leading position of film distribution.
16
Pianist. France / Germany / United Kingdom / Poland. 2002
The historical drama "The Pianist", created by an international creative team, was awarded three Oscars.
Director Roman Polanski successfully displayed on the screen the biography of the outstanding Polish musician Vladislav Shpilman, and the viewer fell in love with the picture.
17
Catch Me If You Can. 2002
In this movie all genres merged together. This is the biographical story of Frank Abigail, perfectly embodied on the screen by Spielberg.
The creation of an outstanding director gathered an excellent box office, and the unsurpassed play of the actors made him popular and beloved throughout the world.
18
Matrix. 1999
The directors looked into the future, and tried to surprise humanity.
An unusual movie, with the strange name of the cyberpunk genre, attracted attention with its originality and unexpected turn of events.
The Matrix was not only the beginning of the trilogy, but also served as the basis for comics, computer games and multiple animes, which undoubtedly speaks of the popularity of the fantastic genre.
19
Arrival of the train. 1895
Agree, each of us has at least once revised this short film, shot by the Lumiere brothers in 1895. And if not the film itself, then its insert in the Soviet comedy “A Man from the Capuchin Boulevards”.
Of course, the straightforward plot, which was first shown at the cinema in January 1896, can be considered one of the most popular films.
20
Gone With the Wind. 1939
Screen version of the bestselling book by Margaret Mitchell "Gone with the Wind", like the book, has become one of the most popular in the world.
The events that took place during the Civil War in the United States became close not only to the American audience. The viewer sincerely empathizes with the heroine of the film Scarlett, and with it experiences difficult moments in history.
The film, awarded eight Oscars, has become a real bestseller in the film industry.
See also: The best books with no less interesting adaptations.
21
Man and woman. 1966
Classics of world cinema rightfully took its place in the history of the film industry. The penetrating melodrama is the winner of many film festivals and the owner of an Oscar.
Even those who have not seen the beautiful film, probably know about it from the soundtrack written by Francis Le.
We advise you to look at the list of the most beautiful melodramas in history.
22
Unlucky. 1981
The inimitable Pierre Richard and Gerard Depardieu starred in many films, but the comedy "Unlucky" has become popular not only in France but throughout the world.
The masterpiece of the comedy genre became so popular that the Americans re-shot the remake, but it didn’t cause the effect of the incomparable French original.
23
Beautiful girl. 1990
A movie can rightly be called a timeless melodrama. The romantic relationship of the main characters in the excellent performance of Richard Gere and Julia Roberts did not leave indifferent the world viewer.
The film, which raised 463 million dollars, continues to be liked, and with great pleasure is being reviewed by the beautiful half of humanity.
24
Schindler's list. 1993
The real story, perfectly transferred to the film by Stephen Spielberg. The tragic events of the Holocaust during the Second World War evoke empathy among the viewer.
The film has become the most expensive black and white film, and, despite some historical inaccuracies, remains popular around the world.
25
Leon. France-USA. 1994
The story of the killer, which was released in 1994, did not leave indifferent even an experienced spectator, and received positive reviews from critics.
Even the most cold-blooded killer is capable of tender feelings and love. A teenage girl, left an orphan, is brought up by a criminal. But she, in her own way, educates the killer Leon.
26
Forrest Gump. 1994
The film of Robert Zimekis, traveling to cinemas and festivals of the world, has collected 36 awards, including 6 Oscars.
The film shows the life of a small man against the background of the events of the history of a large country. Film critics, and most importantly the audience, noted the special mood of the protagonist, perfectly played by Tom Hanks, which led to the success and popularity of the film.
27
Brother. Russia. 1997
Two parts of the film adventure by Alexei Balabanov undoubtedly are included in ten watched films of Russia.
The fearless and fair hero, played by Sergei Bodrov, became a cult character in the post-Soviet space. And the music of Vyacheslav Butusov in the first part became a separate hero of the film.
28
Gladiator. 2000
It is difficult to list all the awards that this historical movie drama received, but its popularity became the best recognition. Traveling the world, Gladiator raised over $ 457 million.
Critics indulged in historical inaccuracies, because this is still a work of art, not a scientific study.
29
Hachiko. 2008
Adults and children are not without tears watching this magnificent and good-natured film. The real plot, kindness and unlimited fidelity of the dog to man became the key to the success of the film.
“Hachiko” is a truly popular film, because parents raising their children necessarily include it for their children, and, therefore, they revise it with their children.
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Conclusion
Usually make up a rating of 10 films, but we went beyond. In addition, we recommend that you watch an article about the best Soviet films. After all, revising old films from the time of the union, it is impossible to do without the comedies of Leonid Gaidai or the soulful stories of Eldar Ryazanov.
Now the popularity of films can be determined by box office. But often, after a loud premiere, multi-budget cinema is forgotten. Each has its own set of films that you want to watch many times, because they become popular.
Let's, together, continue the list of the most popular films in the comments to the article. The editors of most-beauty.ru are waiting for your answers to the question, which popular films do you like.