FeaturedThese are the greatest or best films of each year, sometimes called the 'essential' films, the 'must-see' films 'before you die', the all-time best films, the 'A-list' films, or the top films, including a strong mix of foreign-language films - although not all award-winning or notable films could be listed or described. There is also a sampling of some independent and cult films. Many of the entries have short or brief capsule summaries, and some provide links to much longer essays. Select an individual year within a decade for a listing of the greatest films for that particular year. Each of the films is labeled with Film Genre icons, designating whether it is a drama, comedy, adventure film, horror film, etc., or a hybrid combination. One way to look at films is to concentrate on each individual year's releases. It's a good method to recognize the flow and the trends of films, to see those that performed best, and to look at those that came to the forefront or were critically important. There are also additional links below to learn more about hundreds of important films. See > > Film History - by Decade | Films: A - H | Films: I - R | Films: S - Z |
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Filmsite.org (aka Filmsite)
is an award-winning website for classic film buffs, students,
moviegoers and anyone else interested in the great movies of the
last century. Detailed plot synopses, review commentary and
About Film Historian: Tim Dirks
Tim Dirks created the popular
filmsite.org website, aka Filmsite or Greatest
Films,
in mid-1996, and the site celebrates its landmark 30th
anniversary in 2026. He has been writing about and reviewing
films on the site ever since its start. Tim originated
Filmsite and has remained its sole contributor,
manager, and editor - he adds significant content to the site
spanning all the years of cinematic history, often writes
blogs and other film-related articles, and has engaged in a
number of on-camera interviews about film.
Film critic and columnist Roger Ebert, author of
The Great Movies (2002), The Great Movies II (2005), and The Great Movies III (2010) made
many