Watching movies is one of the ways most people spend their spare time. There are numerous genres and stories that can be enjoyed by various age groups ranging from children, teenagers, to adults. Some of these films are critically-acclaimed due to their compelling storylines. Despite having been many years since its release, they manage to gain everlasting title and are considered as some of the best films of all time. Here are some of the highest-rated films of all time that you must watch. Without further ado, let's get into it.

1. The Godfather (1972)

This movie franchise comes in a trilogy. The story follows the life of a mafia family, illegal businesses, and murders. The Godfather is deemed by many to be one of the best films that you must watch at least once in your lifetime. This movie boasts a high rating of 9.2/10 on IMDb and 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. The storyline is complex, emotional, and thrilling. This film was a huge success and received 11 Academy Awards nominations. The Godfather also won three Oscars in 1973 for Best Picture, Best Actor (Marlon Brando), and Best Adapted Screenplay. Following the huge success of the first film, The Godfather gave birth to several entries, namely The Godfather Part II (1974) and The Godfather Part III (1990).

2. Silence of the Lamb (1991)

It's a thriller/horror movie that boasts a high rating of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and 8.6/10 on IMDb. This film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name, which follows the story of an FBI agent who teams up with a psychopath to catch a serial killer who skins his victims. Not only it has a high rating, this movie also won 5 Oscars from 7 nominations including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

3. Schindler’s List (1993)

The film, which received a high rating of 9/10 on IMDb and 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, is an adaptation of the novel "Schindler's Ark" by Thomas Keneally, published in the United States under the title "Schindler's List". The film is inspired by a true story in World War II, which follows a businessman who tries to save thousands of people from the ongoing war. The success of this film is reflected by the many awards that this movie has won.

4. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

Set in the 1940s, The Shawshank Redemption tells the story of Andy Dufresne, who's accused of murdering his wife. He ends up getting a 20-year sentence in prison at the Shawshank State prison. The film received a high rating of 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 9.3/10 on IMDb. You will see Andy's life in prison and how he carries out a daring escape mission. This film is a high-rated film that you certainly shouldn't miss.

5. Spirited Away (2001)

Spirited Away is a critically-acclaimed animated film from Studio Ghibli. The fantasy/adventure movie managed to get a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and 8.6/10 on IMDb. Another masterpiece from Hayao Miyazaki, the movie tells the story of a girl who wants to save her parents who were turned into pigs in a fantasy world. She is transported to a foreign world and begins a new adventure. Spirited Away won an Academy Award for the Best Animated Feature category in 2003.

6. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

It's the third entry in The Lord of the Rings trilogy after The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) and The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers (2002). Following the success of its first two movies, the third film received a 9/10 rating on IMDb and 93% on Rotten Tomatoes. This film is considered one of the best in the series by fans and film critics in general due to its plot. It focuses on the culmination of the war from the previous The Lord of The Rings movies as things escalate when Sauron targets the capital of Gondor, Minas Tirith. In addition to the high rating, this film also won an Oscar for the Best Film category.

7. Memories of Murder (2003)

This film is inspired by the true story of a serial killer in Hwaseong. This film is widely referred to as one of the best South Korean films. Memories of Murder managed to receive a high rating of 8.1/10 on IMDb , and 95% on Rotten Tomatoes. It describes the real situation that occured in 1986 South Korea. The case begins with the discovery of the body of a woman who was raped and killed. This case opens up many other murders and rape cases in the city. The success of this film is reflected with the many awards it won, for Best Film at the Chunsa Film Art Awards, Grand Bell Awards, Korean Film Awards, and for Best Asian Film at the Tokyo International Film Festival.

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8. The Dark Knight (2008)

It's the sequel to the 2005-released Batman Begins. The film is based on characters appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. In this film, Batman encounters his nemesis, the Joker. You'll see how the Joker takes over Gotham and forces Batman to unleash his full power and fight the evil that runs rampant in the city. The film was so successful that it received praises from both fans and film critics alike, earning a high rating of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 9/10 on IMDb.

9. Avatar (2009)

This movie follows a Marine named Jake Sully, who decides to enter the world of Pandora, where he meets the native tribe and falls in love with a female member of the tribe, Neytiri. Conflict arises when Pandora starts to get exploited by a greedy company for the sake of its resources, which will eventually wipe all of the native tribes off of the planet. This film managed to get a rating of 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 7.8/10 on IMDb.

10. Inception (2010)

This action-packed sci-fi movie was released in 2010 and directed by Christopher Nolan. Inception managed to get a high rating of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 9/10 on IMDb. The movie tells the story of Dom Cobb who steals important secrets from his targets by infiltrating into their subconscious. He carries out his actions when the target is in a state of dreaming. Cobb becomes an international fugitive. You will follow Cobb in completing his daring mission.

11. Black Panther (2018)

Receiving a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and 7.3/10 on IMDb, this film tells the story of King T'Challa, who returns to Wakanda after the events in Captain America: Civil War where his father, T'Chaka, died. The return of T'Challa who tries to continue his father's reign, is opposed by a group who wants to snatch T'Challa's from his legitimate throne to take over Wakanda.

12. Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018)

Another action film movie on this list, Mission: Impossible - Fallout received a high rating of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and 7.7/10 on IMDb. Tells about a secret agent Ethan Hunt, a member of the IMF (Impossible Mission Force), he gets the task of looking for objects that can cause nuclear war in three holy places around the world. This time, the mission is more difficult as he has to catch up with time and escape from a hitman who is after his life.

13. Parasite (2019)

Bong Joon Ho's comedy/thriller tells the story of a poor family who takes advantage on and manipulates a rich family like a parasite by working for them. This film illustrates the irony between the rich and the poors. This film managed to get a high rating of 99% on Rotten Tomatoes and 8.5/10 on IMDb, and took home an Oscar in 2020.

14. Avengers: Endgame (2019)

This movie follows the Avengers after Thanos exterminated the Earth's population with the snap of his fingers in the Avengers: Infinity War (2018). The surviving members of the Avengers regroup in an effort to stop Thanos' plan of reducing the world's population by half. This Marvel movie is undeniably successful as it managed to receive 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and 8.4/10 on IMDb.

15. The Irishman (2019)

Martin Scorsese's movie boasts a rating of 7.8/10 on IMDb and 95% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film is an adaptation of the book "I Heard You Paint Houses" by Charles Brandt, which tells the real life of Frank Sheeran, a hitman in New York City in the 1970s. This movie also depicts the organized crimes that were rampant in America after the war and the mysterious disappearance of the infamous labor union leader Jimmy Hoffa, which remains unsolved.

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