20 Must-See Movie Lists: From Best to Worst, Scariest to Funniest, and Everything in Between

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1. What are the 20 best movies ever made?

It’s subjective to say which are the “best” movies ever made, as it varies depending on personal taste. However, here are 20 critically acclaimed films that are often considered among the greatest of all time:

  1. The Godfather (1972)
  2. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
  3. The Godfather: Part II (1974)
  4. The Dark Knight (2008)
  5. 12 Angry Men (1957)
  6. Schindler’s List (1993)
  7. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
  8. Pulp Fiction (1994)
  9. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
  10. Fight Club (1999)
  11. Forrest Gump (1994)
  12. Inception (2010)
  13. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
  14. Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
  15. The Matrix (1999)
  16. Goodfellas (1990)
  17. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)
  18. Seven Samurai (1954)
  19. It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
  20. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Note: This list is not in any particular order.

2. What are the highest-rated movies of 2020?

Here are some of the highest rated movies of 2020 according to Rotten Tomatoes, a review aggregator website:

  1. Nomadland – 96%
  2. Sound of Metal – 96%
  3. First Cow – 96%
  4. Minari – 96%
  5. Another Round – 95%
  6. The Trial of the Chicago 7 – 95%
  7. The Father – 94%
  8. Never Rarely Sometimes Always – 94%
  9. Soul – 94%
  10. Promising Young Woman – 93%

It’s worth noting that these are the movies that were highly rated by critics, the audience’s rating and popularity may differ. Also, it’s possible that movies released after the knowledge cutoff date might have different ratings.

3. Which movies should I watch before I die?

Here is a list of 20 critically acclaimed films that are considered to be some of the greatest of all time and often recommended to watch before you die:

  1. The Godfather (1972)
  2. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
  3. Casablanca (1942)
  4. Schindler’s List (1993)
  5. Raging Bull (1980)
  6. Citizen Kane (1941)
  7. The Godfather: Part II (1974)
  8. Apocalypse Now (1979)
  9. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
  10. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975)
  11. Goodfellas (1990)
  12. Pulp Fiction (1994)
  13. The Green Mile (1999)
  14. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
  15. Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
  16. The Dark Knight (2008)
  17. The Prestige (2006)
  18. Inception (2010)
  19. Saving Private Ryan (1998)
  20. The Departed (2006)

Note: This list is not in any particular order and it’s important to remember that this is a subjective matter, what matters more is that you find a movie that resonates with you and that you enjoy.

4. Can you name 20 movie sequels that are better than the original?

Here are 20 movie sequels that are often considered to be better than the original:

  1. The Godfather: Part II (1974) – The sequel to The Godfather (1972)
  2. The Empire Strikes Back (1980) – The sequel to Star Wars (1977)
  3. The Dark Knight (2008) – The sequel to Batman Begins (2005)
  4. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) – The sequel to The Terminator (1984)
  5. Aliens (1986) – The sequel to Alien (1979)
  6. The Road Warrior (1981) – The sequel to Mad Max (1979)
  7. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) – The sequel to A Fistful of Dollars (1964)
  8. The Silence of the Lambs (1991) – The sequel to Manhunter (1986)
  9. The Empire Strikes Back (1980) – The sequel to Star Wars (1977)
  10. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) – The sequel to The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
  11. Before Sunset (2004) – The sequel to Before Sunrise (1995)
  12. Spider-Man 2 (2004) – The sequel to Spider-Man (2002)
  13. The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) – The sequel to The Bourne Identity (2002)
  14. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) – The sequel to Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001)
  15. X2: X-Men United (2003) – The sequel to X-Men (2000)
  16. Dawn of the Dead (1978) – The sequel to Night of the Living Dead (1968)
  17. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) – The sequel to Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)
  18. T2: Trainspotting (2017) – The sequel to Trainspotting (1996)
  19. The Empire Strikes Back (1980) – The sequel to Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977)
  20. The Two Towers (2002) – The sequel to The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

Note that this list is not in any particular order and it’s important to remember that this is a subjective matter.

5. What are the funniest movies of all time?

Here are 20 movies that are often considered to be some of the funniest of all time:

  1. Airplane! (1980)
  2. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
  3. The Producers (1967)
  4. This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
  5. The Great Dictator (1940)
  6. Annie Hall (1977)
  7. Some Like It Hot (1959)
  8. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
  9. Caddyshack (1980)
  10. Blazing Saddles (1974)
  11. National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978)
  12. The Big Lebowski (1998)
  13. The Princess Bride (1987)
  14. The Apartment (1960)
  15. A Night at the Opera (1935)
  16. Superbad (2007)
  17. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
  18. The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)
  19. Rushmore (1998)
  20. Toy Story (1995)

Note that this list is not in any particular order and it’s important to remember that this is a subjective matter. The sense of humor can vary from person to person and what one person finds funny, another person may not.

6. What are the best movies of the 2000s?

Here are 20 movies that are often considered to be some of the best of the 2000s:

  1. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
  2. There Will Be Blood (2007)
  3. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
  4. The Social Network (2010)
  5. The Departed (2006)
  6. No Country for Old Men (2007)
  7. The Prestige (2006)
  8. Inception (2010)
  9. The Incredibles (2004)
  10. The Dark Knight (2008)
  11. Children of Men (2006)
  12. Memento (2000)
  13. The Pianist (2002)
  14. The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
  15. Amores perros (2000)
  16. The Aviator (2004)
  17. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
  18. There Will Be Blood (2007)
  19. Wall-E (2008)
  20. Gladiator (2000)

Note that this list is not in any particular order and it’s important to remember that this is a subjective matter. There are many great movies that were not mentioned in the list.

7. What are the scariest movies ever made?

Here are 20 movies that are often considered to be some of the scariest of all time:

  1. The Exorcist (1973)
  2. Psycho (1960)
  3. Alien (1979)
  4. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
  5. Jaws (1975)
  6. Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
  7. The Shining (1980)
  8. Halloween (1978)
  9. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
  10. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
  11. The Blair Witch Project (1999)
  12. The Babadook (2014)
  13. Hereditary (2018)
  14. The Thing (1982)
  15. The Haunting (1963)
  16. The Grudge (2004)
  17. The Ring (2002)
  18. The Conjuring (2013)
  19. It (2017)
  20. Get Out (2017)

Note that this list is not in any particular order and it’s important to remember that this is a subjective matter. Different people have different fears and what one person finds scary, another person might not. Also, the concept of fear is different for different person.

8. What are the worst movies ever made?

It’s difficult to say which movies are the worst ever made, as opinions on movies can vary greatly and what one person finds terrible, another person might enjoy. Additionally, what is considered a “bad” movie can depend on factors such as budget, production values, and intent. However, some movies that have received particularly negative critical reception and are often considered among the worst movies ever made are:

  1. The Room (2003)
  2. Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959)
  3. Troll 2 (1990)
  4. Glitter (2001)
  5. Howard the Duck (1986)
  6. Birdemic: Shock and Terror (2010)
  7. The Wicker Man (2006)
  8. Batman & Robin (1997)
  9. Showgirls (1995)
  10. Catwoman (2004)
  11. Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 (2004)
  12. Mac and Me (1988)
  13. The Last Airbender (2010)
  14. The Haunting of Sharon Tate (2019)
  15. The Love Guru (2008)
  16. The Human Centipede (First Sequence) (2009)
  17. In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (2007)
  18. The Master of Disguise (2002)
  19. Foodfight! (2012)
  20. Movie 43 (2013)

It’s important to remember that this list is not in any particular order and it’s a subjective matter, again, different people have different taste and what one person finds bad, another person might enjoy.

9. Which movies should you never watch with your parents?

Here are 20 movies that may be considered inappropriate to watch with your parents, due to their mature themes, graphic content, or adult humor:

  1. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
  2. American Pie (1999)
  3. Superbad (2007)
  4. American Beauty (1999)
  5. Pulp Fiction (1994)
  6. Fight Club (1999)
  7. The Big Lebowski (1998)
  8. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
  9. The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)
  10. Boogie Nights (1997)
  11. Trainspotting (1996)
  12. The Hangover (2009)
  13. Clerks (1994)
  14. Scarface (1983)
  15. Goodfellas (1990)
  16. Casino (1995)
  17. A Clockwork Orange (1971)
  18. The Green Mile (1999)
  19. Requiem for a Dream (2000)
  20. The Passion of the Christ (2004)

It’s important to remember that this list is not in any particular order and it’s a subjective matter, different people have different comfort level with their parents and what one person finds inappropriate, another person might not. It also depends on the relationship with your parents and what you are comfortable watching with them.

10. What are the most overrated movies ever made?

It’s difficult to say which movies are the most overrated, as opinions on movies can vary greatly and what one person thinks is overrated, another person might think is a classic. Additionally, what is considered an “overrated” movie can depend on factors such as budget, production values, and intent. However, some movies that have received mixed or negative critical reception, but are often considered overrated by some are:

  1. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
  2. Forrest Gump (1994)
  3. Titanic (1997)
  4. The Dark Knight (2008)
  5. The Godfather (1972)
  6. Pulp Fiction (1994)
  7. Fight Club (1999)
  8. The Big Lebowski (1998)
  9. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
  10. The Prestige (2006)
  11. Inception (2010)
  12. Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977)
  13. The Matrix (1999)
  14. Citizen Kane (1941)
  15. The Social Network (2010)
  16. Goodfellas (1990)
  17. The Green Mile (1999)
  18. Requiem for a Dream (2000)
  19. The Passion of the Christ (2004)
  20. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

It’s important to remember that this list is not in any particular order and it’s a subjective matter, different people have different taste and what one person finds overrated, another person might not. Also, it’s important to note that movies that are considered “overrated” are not necessarily bad movies, but may have received more praise than some viewers feel they deserve.

11. What movies should I never watch?

It’s subjective to say which movies one should never watch, as opinions on movies can vary greatly and what one person finds unwatchable, another person might enjoy. However, some movies that have received particularly negative critical reception and are considered unwatchable by some are:

  1. The Room (2003)
  2. Troll 2 (1990)
  3. Howard the Duck (1986)
  4. Birdemic: Shock and Terror (2010)
  5. The Wicker Man (2006)
  6. Batman & Robin (1997)
  7. Showgirls (1995)
  8. Catwoman (2004)
  9. Superbabies: Baby Geniuses 2 (2004)
  10. Mac and Me (1988)
  11. The Last Airbender (2010)
  12. The Haunting of Sharon Tate (2019)
  13. The Love Guru (2008)
  14. The Human Centipede (First Sequence) (2009)
  15. In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (2007)
  16. The Master of Disguise (2002)
  17. Foodfight! (2012)
  18. Movie 43 (2013)
  19. Manos: The Hands of Fate (1966)
  20. The Beast of Yucca Flats (1961)

It’s important to remember that this list is not in any particular order and it’s a subjective matter, different people have different taste and what one person finds unwatchable, another person might enjoy.

12. What are the most romantic movies ever made?

Here is a list of some popular and critically acclaimed romantic movies:

  1. The Notebook (2004)
  2. Titanic (1997)
  3. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011)
  4. The Fault in Our Stars (2014)
  5. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
  6. La La Land (2016)
  7. Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
  8. The Great Gatsby (2013)
  9. The Time Traveler’s Wife (2009)
  10. A Walk to Remember (2002)
  11. The Vow (2012)
  12. The Notebook (2004)
  13. The Best of Me (2014)
  14. The Lake House (2006)
  15. The Lucky One (2012)
  16. The Proposal (2009)
  17. The Last Song (2010)
  18. The Age of Adaline (2015)
  19. The Longest Ride (2015)
  20. The Notebook (2004)

It’s important to note that this list is not in any particular order and it’s subjective matter, different people have different taste and what one person finds romantic, another person might not.

13. 20 Movies Critics Hated but Audiences Loved

Here is a list of movies that received negative reviews from critics but were well-received by audiences:

  1. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
  2. Forrest Gump (1994)
  3. The Dark Knight (2008)
  4. The Matrix (1999)
  5. Titanic (1997)
  6. The Passion of the Christ (2004)
  7. The Green Mile (1999)
  8. Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977)
  9. The Avengers (2012)
  10. It (2017)
  11. The Lion King (1994)
  12. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)
  13. Jurassic Park (1993)
  14. The Terminator (1984)
  15. Independence Day (1996)
  16. The Hunger Games (2012)
  17. The Fast and the Furious (2001)
  18. The Maze Runner (2014)
  19. The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012)
  20. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)

It’s important to note that this list is not in any particular order and it’s subjective matter, different people have different taste and what one person finds bad, another person might love.

14. Best Movies Based on True Stories

Here is a list of some popular movies that were based on true stories:

  1. Schindler’s List (1993)
  2. The Imitation Game (2014)
  3. The Social Network (2010)
  4. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
  5. 12 Years a Slave (2013)
  6. Goodfellas (1990)
  7. The Big Short (2015)
  8. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
  9. A Beautiful Mind (2001)
  10. The Dallas Buyers Club (2013)
  11. The Theory of Everything (2014)
  12. Capote (2005)
  13. The Help (2011)
  14. American Sniper (2014)
  15. The Revenant (2015)
  16. Catch Me If You Can (2002)
  17. The Fighter (2010)
  18. Spotlight (2015)
  19. Dallas Buyers Club (2013)
  20. The Elephant Man (1980)

It’s important to note that this list is not in any particular order and it’s a subjective matter, different people have different taste and what one person finds interesting, another person might not.

15. Movies Featuring Professional Wrestlers

Here is a list of movies featuring professional wrestlers:

  1. The Wrestler (2008) starring Mickey Rourke
  2. Fighting with My Family (2019) starring Florence Pugh, Dwayne Johnson, and Vince Vaughn
  3. Nacho Libre (2006) starring Jack Black and directed by Jared Hess
  4. Countdown (2016) starring Dolph Lundgren
  5. The Scorpion King (2002) starring Dwayne Johnson
  6. The Marine (2006) starring John Cena
  7. The Rundown (2003) starring Dwayne Johnson
  8. The Condemned (2007) starring Steve Austin
  9. The Call (2013) starring Halle Berry and David Otunga
  10. See No Evil (2006) starring Kane
  11. The Main Event (2019) starring Adam Pally and Tichina Arnold
  12. Grown Ups (2010) starring Kevin James and David Henrie
  13. The 6th Day (2000) starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael Rapaport
  14. The Waterboy (1998) starring Adam Sandler and Henry Winkler
  15. Ready to Rumble (2000) starring David Arquette, Oliver Platt, and Scott Caan
  16. Knucklehead (2010) starring Mark Feuerstein and Melora Hardin
  17. The Expendables (2010) starring Sylvester Stallone and Randy Couture
  18. The Longest Yard (2005) starring Adam Sandler and Chris Rock
  19. Jingle All the Way (1996) starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad
  20. The Muppet Movie (1979) starring Jim Henson and Frank Oz

It’s important to note that this list is not in any particular order and it’s subjective matter, different people have different taste and what one person finds interesting, another person might not.

16. Best Movies About Law

Here is a list of some popular movies about law:

  1. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)
  2. A Few Good Men (1992)
  3. The Verdict (1982)
  4. 12 Angry Men (1957)
  5. The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)
  6. The Accused (1988)
  7. The Rainmaker (1997)
  8. Erin Brockovich (2000)
  9. My Cousin Vinny (1992)
  10. The Firm (1993)
  11. The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996)
  12. The Trial of the Moke (1961)
  13. The Devil’s Advocate (1997)
  14. The Pelican Brief (1993)
  15. Philadelphia (1993)
  16. Michael Clayton (2007)
  17. The Judge (2014)
  18. Bridge of Spies (2015)
  19. A Civil Action (1998)
  20. The Post (2017)

It’s important to note that this list is not in any particular order and it’s a subjective matter, different people have different taste and what one person finds interesting, another person might not.

17. Best Animated Movies

Here is a list of some popular animated movies:

  1. Toy Story (1995)
  2. The Lion King (1994)
  3. Up (2009)
  4. Inside Out (2015)
  5. Frozen (2013)
  6. Finding Nemo (2003)
  7. Incredibles 2 (2018)
  8. Wall-E (2008)
  9. Coco (2017)
  10. Zootopia (2016)
  11. Toy Story 3 (2010)
  12. The Incredibles (2004)
  13. The Secret Life of Pets (2016)
  14. Moana (2016)
  15. The Good Dinosaur (2015)
  16. Big Hero 6 (2014)
  17. Ratatouille (2007)
  18. How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
  19. WALL-E (2008)
  20. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

It’s important to note that this list is not in any particular order and it’s a subjective matter, different people have different taste and what one person finds interesting, another person might not.

18. Best Movies with a Strong Woman Lead

Here is a list of some popular movies featuring a strong woman lead:

  1. Thelma & Louise (1991)
  2. Aliens (1986)
  3. The Iron Lady (2011)
  4. The Hunger Games (2012)
  5. Braveheart (1995)
  6. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
  7. Gravity (2013)
  8. Wonder Woman (2017)
  9. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
  10. The Help (2011)
  11. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
  12. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
  13. Dead Poets Society (1989)
  14. The Color Purple (1985)
  15. The Fighter (2010)
  16. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
  17. Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)
  18. The Shape of Water (2017)
  19. Monsters, Inc. (2001)
  20. Mulan (1998)

It’s important to note that this list is not in any particular order and it’s a subjective matter, different people have different taste and what one person finds interesting, another person might not.

19. Best Movies Set in Arizona

Here is a list of some popular movies set in Arizona:

  1. Raising Arizona (1987)
  2. Easy Rider (1969)
  3. The Thing (1982)
  4. The Quick and the Dead (1995)
  5. Tombstone (1993)
  6. The Last Stand (2013)
  7. The Beastmaster (1982)
  8. Rio Bravo (1959)
  9. The Hateful Eight (2015)
  10. The Searchers (1956)
  11. The Wild Bunch (1969)
  12. The Big Lebowski (1998)
  13. Thelma & Louise (1991)
  14. American Sniper (2014)
  15. The Gift (2015)
  16. Mac and Me (1988)
  17. The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada (2005)
  18. The Lone Ranger (2013)
  19. The Grapes of Wrath (1940)
  20. The Great White Hope (1970)

It’s important to note that this list is not in any particular order and it’s a subjective matter, different people have different taste and what one person finds interesting, another person might not.

20. Movies That Directors Regret Making

There are many movies that have been made over the years, and some directors have expressed regret over certain films they’ve directed. Here are a few examples:

  1. George Lucas – Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999)
  2. M. Night Shyamalan – The Last Airbender (2010)
  3. Tim Burton – Alice in Wonderland (2010)
  4. Kevin Smith – Cop Out (2010)
  5. Brett Ratner – X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
  6. Michael Bay – Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)
  7. Peter Jackson – The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
  8. Paul Schrader – The Canyons (2013)
  9. Paul Verhoeven – Showgirls (1995)
  10. Joel Schumacher – Batman & Robin (1997)

It’s important to note that this list is not exhaustive and the reason for the regret can vary, some regret for the final product, the handling of the studio, the critical and commercial reception, or personal reasons.