Embark on a cinematic odyssey through the ages, exploring iconic films that redefine brilliance. Discover the enduring magic of Hollywood legends and the timeless allure of storytelling in this captivating journey.
Here we are showing you the list of Top Rated Movies on IMDB from 1 to 10.
1. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Rating: 9.3 (2.8 million votes)
Embark on a poignant journey spanning several years, where an unexpected friendship blossoms between two inmates. Their quest for solace transforms into a pursuit of redemption, all fueled by the power of simple compassion.
- Directed by: Frank Darabont
- Starring: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton
- Total Votes: 2,827,063
2. The Godfather (1972)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Rating: 9.2 (2 million votes)
Witness the intricate dynamics of the Corleone family as Don Vito Corleone, the patriarch, makes a life-altering decision to pass on his empire to his youngest son Michael. Unintended consequences thrust their loved ones into the perilous shadows of danger.
- Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
- Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan
- Total Votes: 1,970,567
3. The Dark Knight (2008)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Rating: 9.0 (2.8 million votes)
Dive into the chaos orchestrated by the Joker in Gotham City. Batman faces an unparalleled psychological and physical challenge, testing the limits of his ability to combat injustice.
- Directed by: Christopher Nolan
- Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart
- Total Votes: 2,808,515
4. The Godfather Part II (1974)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Rating: 9.0 (1.3 million votes)
Explore the formative years of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York City, paralleled with his son Michael’s expansion and consolidation of power within the family’s crime syndicate.
- Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
- Starring: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall
- Total Votes: 1,337,475
5. 12 Angry Men (1957)
- Duration: 1 hour
- Rating: 9.0 (843,000 votes)
Step into the intense atmosphere of a New York City murder trial. Frustration mounts among the jurors as a single skeptical member compels them to meticulously weigh the evidence before reaching a verdict.
- Directed by: Sidney Lumet
- Starring: Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Martin Balsam
- Total Votes: 843,095
6. Schindler’s List (1993)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Rating: 9.0 (1.4 million votes)
Set against the backdrop of German-occupied Poland during World War II, witness industrialist Oskar Schindler’s transformation as he becomes increasingly moved by the persecution of his Jewish workforce at the hands of the Nazis.
- Directed by: Steven Spielberg
- Starring: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley
- Total Votes: 1,420,688
7. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Rating: 9.0 (1.9 million votes)
Join Gandalf and Aragorn as they lead the World of Men against Sauron’s army, diverting attention from Frodo and Sam’s perilous journey towards Mount Doom with the One Ring.
- Directed by: Peter Jackson
- Starring: Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen
- Total Votes: 1,935,797
8. Pulp Fiction (1994)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Rating: 8.9 (2.2 million votes)
Immerse yourself in the lives of two mob hitmen, a boxer, a gangster and his wife, and a pair of diner bandits as their destinies intertwine through four gripping tales of violence and redemption.
- Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
- Starring: John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson
- Total Votes: 2,167,708
9. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Rating: 8.8 (2 million votes)
Follow a humble Hobbit and his eight companions on a journey to destroy the all-powerful One Ring, a mission critical to saving Middle-earth from the clutches of the Dark Lord Sauron.
- Directed by: Peter Jackson
- Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom
- Total Votes: 1,962,669
10. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Rating: 8.8 (796,000 votes)
Unravel a gripping bounty hunting scam that forges an uneasy alliance between two men against a common adversary, all in a relentless race to uncover a fortune in gold hidden in a remote cemetery.
- Directed by: Sergio Leone
- Starring: Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach, Lee Van Cleef
- Total Votes: 796,334
Info Source – IMDB
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