Freya Hilton
Here, we have compiled a list of the finest movies in the world, based on IMDb data, just for you. Presenting the 100 most popular movies…
With the cinema industry expanding rapidly, there are now more options than ever for those seeking something to watch. Every year, the most remarkable films that transport us to new realms are showcased to the audience.
IMDb, on the other hand, expertly compiles the ranking of the world’s best movies based on the scores provided by millions of passionate movie enthusiasts. This ranking is perfect for anyone looking for expert movie recommendations. So, what are the top-rated movies worldwide on IMDb? Here are the top 100 movies, each showcasing incredible beauty…
The World’s Best Movies! Here are the 100 Most Popular Movies According to IMDb
Based on data from IMDb, The Shawshank Redemption, which was released in 1994, is considered the top movie in the world. The production, with an impressive score of 9.3 out of 10, is helmed by the renowned author Stephen King.
According to IMDb, the best movies in the world are listed as follows;
| Order | Film | Score (out of 10) |
|---|---|---|
| one | The Shawshank Redemption | 9.3 |
| 2 | The Godfather | 9.2 |
| 3 | The Dark Knight | 9.0 |
| 4 | The Godfather Part 2 | 9.0 |
| 5 | 12 Angry Men | 9.0 |
| 6 | Schindler’s List | 9.0 |
| 7 | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | 9.0 |
| 8 | pulp Fiction | 8.9 |
| 9 | The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | 8.8 |
| 10 | The Good, the Bad and the Ugly | 8.8 |
| 11th | Forrest Gump | 8.8 |
| 12 | Fight Club | 8.8 |
| 13 | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | 8.8 |
| 14 | inception | 8.8 |
| 15 | Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back | 8.7 |
| 16 | The Matrix | 8.7 |
| 17 | Goodfellas | 8.7 |
| 18 | One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest | 8.7 |
| 19 | Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse | 8.7 |
| 20 | se7en | 8.6 |
| 21 | It’s a Wonderful Life | 8.6 |
| 22 | Loving Samurai | 8.6 |
| 23 | The Silence of the Lambs | 8.6 |
| 24 | interstellar | 8.7 |
| 25 | Saving Private Ryan | 8.6 |
| 26 | City of God | 8.6 |
| 27 | Life Is Beautiful | 8.6 |
| 28 | The Green Mile | 8.6 |
| 29 | Star Wars: Episode 4 – A New Hope | 8.6 |
| 30 | Terminator 2: Judgment Day | 8.6 |
| 31 | Back to the Future | 8.5 |
| 32 | Spirited Away | 8.6 |
| 33 | The Pianist | 8.5 |
| 34 | psycho | 8.5 |
| 35 | Parasite | 8.5 |
| 36 | gladiator | 8.5 |
| 37 | The Lion King | 8.5 |
| 38 | Léon: The Professional | 8.5 |
| 39 | American History | 8.5 |
| 40 | The Departed | 8.5 |
| 41 | Whiplash | 8.5 |
| 42 | The Prestige | 8.5 |
| 43 | Oppenheimer | 8.6 |
| 44 | The Usual Suspects | 8.5 |
| 45 | Grave of the Fireflies | 8.5 |
| 46 | Harakiri | 8.6 |
| 47 | Casablanca | 8.5 |
| 48 | The Intouchables | 8.5 |
| 49 | modern times | 8.5 |
| 50 | Cinema Paradiso | 8.5 |
| 51 | Once Upon a Time in the West | 8.5 |
| 52 | Rear Window | 8.5 |
| 53 | alien | 8.5 |
| 54 | City Lights | 8.5 |
| 55 | Apocalypse Now | 8.4 |
| 56 | Memento | 8.4 |
| 57 | Django Unchained | 8.5 |
| 58 | Raiders of the Lost Ark | 8.4 |
| 59 | WALL·E | 8.4 |
| 60 | The Lives of Others | 8.4 |
| 61 | Sunset Blvd. | 8.4 |
| 62 | Paths of Glory | 8.4 |
| 63 | Avengers: Infinity War | 8.4 |
| 64 | The Shining | 8.4 |
| 65 | The Great Dictator | 8.4 |
| 66 | Witness for the Prosecution | 8.4 |
| 67 | Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse | 8.4 |
| 68 | aliens | 8.4 |
| 69 | The Dark Knight Rises | 8.4 |
| 70 | Inglourious Basterds | 8.3 |
| 71 | American Beauty | 8.3 |
| 72 | Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb | 8.4 |
| 73 | old boy | 8.4 |
| 74 | Coco | 8.4 |
| 75 | Amadeus | 8.4 |
| 76 | Toy Story | 8.3 |
| 77 | Das Boot | 8.4 |
| 78 | braveheart | 8.3 |
| 79 | Avengers: Endgame | 8.4 |
| 80 | Joker | 8.4 |
| 81 | Princess Mononoke | 8.3 |
| 82 | Good Will Hunting | 8.3 |
| 83 | Once Upon a Time in America | 8.3 |
| 84 | Your Name | 8.4 |
| 85 | 3 idiots | 8.4 |
| 86 | High and Low | 8.4 |
| 87 | Singin’ in the Rain | 8.3 |
| 88 | Requiem for a Dream | 8.3 |
| 89 | capernaum | 8.4 |
| 90 | Toy Story 3 | 8.3 |
| 91 | Come and See | 8.4 |
| 92 | Star Wars: Episode 6 – Return of the Jedi | 8.3 |
| 93 | Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind | 8.3 |
| 94 | 2001: A Space Odyssey | 8.3 |
| 95 | The Hunt | 8.3 |
| 96 | Reservoir Dogs | 8.3 |
| 97 | Ikiru | 8.3 |
| 98 | Lawrence of Arabia | 8.3 |
| 99 | Citizen Kane | 8.3 |
| one hundred | M. | 8.3 |
Please note that the list was carefully curated, taking into consideration multiple factors beyond just points. The ranking was determined based on IMDb data as of September 2023. When you read this content, you may notice variations in the rankings and scores.
So what do you think about this issue? You can share your opinions with us in the Comments section below.