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Transcript 0:00 lights camera action welcome to topl 0:03 list your channel for the greatest 0:04 rankings and countdowns today we're 0:07 diving into the world of Cinema to 0:09 explore the top 20 best movies of all 0:11 time from epic dramas that redefine 0:14 storytelling to groundbreaking 0:16 masterpieces that change the course of 0:18 film history this list features the 0:21 movies that have captured our 0:22 imaginations tugged at our heartstrings 0:25 and left an indelible mark on the Silver 0:27 Screen this countdown is sure to 0:30 Showcase films that have not only stood 0:32 the test of time but have also defined 0:34 what it means to be truly Unforgettable 0:37 so grab your popcorn sit back and join 0:40 us as we celebrate the magic of movies 0:42 with our picks for the top 20 best films 0:45 ever made and before we get started 0:47 don't forget to hit the like button and 0:49 subscribe to top list for more awesome 0:51 videos like this let's jump right into 0:54 the 0:56 action 20th 0:58 Place Star Wars 1:01 1977 directed by George Lucas Star Wars 1:05 revolutionized the science fiction genre 1:07 with its groundbreaking special effects 1:09 epic storytelling and iconic characters 1:12 the film follows young Luke Skywalker as 1:14 he joins forces with Princess Leia Han 1:17 Solo and Obi-Wan Kenobi to battle the 1:20 evil Galactic Empire and its dark 1:22 enforcer Darth Vader the movie's blend 1:25 of Adventure mythology and futuristic 1:28 Vision created a lasting Legacy and 1:30 spawned a beloved 1:33 franchise 19th Place Westside Story 1:38 1961 a modern retelling of Shakespeare's 1:41 Romeo and Juliet Westside Story is a 1:44 musical set in New York City where two 1:46 rival gangs the Jets and the Sharks 1:49 Clash directed by Robert Wise and Jerome 1:52 Robbins the film stars Natalie Wood and 1:55 Richard bamer as starcross lovers Maria 1:58 and Tony known for it vibrant 2:00 choreography memorable songs and social 2:03 commentary on race and conflict the 2:05 movie won 10 Academy Awards including 2:09 best 2:10 picture 18th Place 12 Angry Men 2:15 1957 this courtroom drama directed by 2:18 Sydney lumay centers on a jury 2:20 deliberating the guilt or innocence of a 2:23 young defendant accused of murder with a 2:26 powerful ensemble cast led by Henry 2:28 Fonda the film takes place almost 2:30 entirely in one room highlighting the 2:33 intense moral and ethical dilemmas faced 2:36 by the jurors 12 Angry Men is celebrated 2:40 for its compelling dialogue strong 2:43 character development and examination of 2:45 justice and 2:47 Prejudice 17th Place The Sound of Music 2:51 1965 directed by Robert Wise this 2:54 classic musical Stars Julie Andrews as 2:56 Maria a spirited governance who brings 2:59 joy and music music into the lives of 3:00 the Von trap Family set in Austria on 3:04 the eve of World War II The Sound of 3:06 Music features iconic songs such as D Me 3:10 and My Favorite Things the film's blend 3:13 of romance historical drama and 3:16 heartwarming moments has made it a 3:18 favorite for 3:19 Generations 16th Place Forest Gump 3:23 1994 directed by Robert zamus Forest 3:26 Gump is a heartwarming tale of a simple 3:28 man played by by Tom Hanks whose life 3:31 intersects with key historical events in 3:33 the 20th century from the Vietnam War to 3:36 the Watergate scandal forest's innocence 3:39 and unwavering optimism Inspire everyone 3:42 he meets the film's emotional 3:44 storytelling memorable quotes and 3:47 special effects earned at multiple 3:49 Academy Awards including best picture 3:52 and best actor for 3:53 Hanks 15th Place Sunset Boulevard 1950 3:59 directed by Billy Wilder Sunset 4:02 Boulevard is a dark Hollywood drama 4:04 about The Faded Glory of silent film 4:06 star Norma Desmond played by Gloria 4:09 Swanson who dreams of a comeback the 4:12 story is narrated by struggling 4:14 screenwriter Joe Gillis portrayed by 4:16 William Holden who becomes entangled in 4:18 Norma's 4:20 delusions the film's sharp commentary on 4:22 Fame and its Unforgettable performances 4:25 have made it a classic of American 4:27 Cinema 14th Place place on the 4:30 waterfront 4:32 1954 directed by ilyah Kazan this 4:35 gripping drama Stars Marlon Brando as 4:37 Terry Malloy a former boxer who stands 4:40 up against corruption on the docks with 4:43 a screenplay by Bud schulberg the film 4:45 explores themes of loyalty betrayal and 4:48 Redemption Brando's powerful performance 4:51 the iconic line I could have been a 4:53 contender and the film's social realism 4:56 earned it eight Academy Awards including 4:59 best pi 5:01 13th Place The Godfather Part 2 5:05 1974 a masterful continuation of The 5:08 corleon Saga The Godfather Part Two is 5:11 both a sequel and a prequel weaving 5:14 together the stories of Michael 5:15 Corleone's expansion of the family 5:17 Empire and the early life of his father 5:20 veto Corleone portrayed by Robert dairo 5:23 directed by Francis Ford Copa the film 5:26 explores themes of power loyalty and 5:29 betrayal its complex narrative and 5:32 standout performances earned its six 5:34 Academy Awards including best 5:38 picture 12th Place psycho 5:42 1960 Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho is a 5:44 groundbreaking horror Thriller that 5:46 forever changed the genre the film 5:49 follows Marian crane played by Janet Lee 5:52 who checks into the Eerie Bates Motel 5:55 run by the mysterious Norman Bates 5:57 portrayed by Anthony Perkins with its 6:00 shocking plot twists iconic shower scene 6:03 and suspenseful score by Bernard Herman 6:06 psycho is a masterpiece of psychological 6:08 horror and 6:10 suspense 11th Place vertigo 6:15 1958 another Hitchcock classic vertigo 6:18 Stars James Stewart as Scotty Ferguson a 6:22 retired detective with a fear of heights 6:24 who is hired to follow a mysterious 6:26 woman played by Kim Novak as Gotti 6:29 becomes increasingly obsessed with her 6:32 the film delves into themes of obsession 6:35 identity and reality with its striking 6:38 visuals Innovative camera techniques and 6:40 haunting narrative vertigo is often 6:43 considered one of Hitchcock's finest 6:46 Works 10th Place Lawrence of Arabia 6:50 1962 this epic historical drama directed 6:54 by David lean Chronicles the true story 6:56 of TE Lawrence a British officer who 6:59 played a key role in the Arab revolt 7:01 against the Ottoman Empire during World 7:03 War I with its sweeping desert 7:06 Landscapes compelling narrative and 7:09 memorable performance by Peter otoul 7:11 Lawrence of Arabia is celebrated for its 7:14 Grandeur and cinematic 7:16 brillian Ninth Place One Flew Over the 7:20 Cuckoo's Nest 7:23 1975 directed by Milos foran this 7:26 gripping drama is based on Ken ky's 7:28 novel the film stars Jack Nicholson as 7:32 Randall P McMurphy a man who feigns 7:34 Insanity to escape prison labor but 7:37 finds himself at odds with the 7:38 oppressive nurse ratchet in a mental 7:41 institution the movie's powerful 7:43 exploration of individuality versus 7:45 Authority earned at five Academy Awards 7:48 including best 7:51 picture eighth place The Wizard of Oz 7:55 1939 A Timeless musical fantasy The 7:58 Wizard of Oz follows young Dorothy Gail 8:01 played by Judy Garland as she is whisked 8:04 away to the magical land of Oz alongside 8:07 her Newfound friends the Scarecrow Tin 8:10 Man and Cowardly Lion she embarks on a 8:13 journey to meet the wizard and find her 8:15 way back home the film's iconic songs 8:18 vibrant Technicolor visuals and 8:20 Universal themes of courage and 8:22 friendship make it a beloved 8:25 classic Seventh Place Gone with the Wind 8:31 1939 set against the backdrop of the 8:33 American Civil War and reconstruction 8:36 this sweeping epic tells the story of 8:38 scarlet oara a strong willed Southern 8:40 bell played by Vivien Lee and her 8:43 tumultuous romance with the dashing 8:45 Rhett Butler portrayed by Clark Gable 8:48 directed by Victor Fleming Gone With the 8:50 Wind Is A Tale Of Love loss and survival 8:54 known for its Grand scale and memorable 8:57 performances 8:59 sixth place citizen Cain 9:03 1941 Orson wells's Masterpiece is often 9:06 hailed as one of the greatest films ever 9:08 made citizen Caine delves into the life 9:12 of Charles Foster k a wealthy media 9:15 magnate through the lens of a reporter 9:17 investigating the meaning behind Kane's 9:19 last word 9:21 Rosebud its innovative narrative 9:23 structure deep focused cinematography 9:26 and complex character study have left a 9:28 lasting impact act on 9:31 Cinema fifth place Casablanca 9:35 1942 set during World War II this 9:38 romantic drama directed by Michael 9:40 Curtis Stars Humphrey Bogart as Rick 9:43 Blaine a nightclub owner in casablanka 9:45 and ingred Bergman as ilsa Lund his 9:48 former lover as ilsa re-enters Rick's 9:51 life with her husband a resistance 9:53 leader Rick must make a moral choice 9:55 that could alter the course of their 9:57 lives known for its iconic lines 10:00 Casablanca is a tale of Love sacrifice 10:03 and 10:05 resistance fourth place Raging Bull 10:10 1980 Martin scorsese's biographical 10:13 Sports drama Stars Robert DeNiro as Jake 10:16 lamata a middleweight boxer whose career 10:19 and personal life are marred by violence 10:22 and self-destructive Behavior Raging 10:25 Bull is renowned for its raw 10:27 performances particularly dairo 10:29 transformative portrayal as well as its 10:32 gritty black and white cinematography 10:34 and unflinching depiction of human 10:37 flaws third place Schindler's List 10:42 1993 directed by Steven Spielberg this 10:45 powerful historical drama tells the true 10:48 story of Oscar Schindler a German 10:51 businessman who saved the lives of over 10:53 a thousand Jewish refugees during the 10:56 Holocaust by employing them in his 10:58 Factory 11:00 shot primarily in black and white 11:02 Schindler's List is a harrowing 11:04 portrayal of the horrors of genocide and 11:07 a testament to the human capacity for 11:09 good amid 11:11 evil second place the Sha Shank 11:14 Redemption 11:16 1994 based on Stephen King's Nolla this 11:20 prison drama directed by Frank darabant 11:23 follows the story of Andy defrain played 11:25 by Tim Robbins a banker sentenced to 11:28 life in Sha State Penitentiary for a 11:31 crime he didn't commit over the years he 11:34 forms a friendship with fellow inmate 11:36 red portrayed by Morgan Freeman and 11:38 devises a plan to escape the film's 11:41 themes of Hope Redemption and resilience 11:44 have made it a beloved 11:47 classic and the first place is the 11:50 Godfather 11:52 1972 directed by Francis Ford Copa The 11:55 Godfather is a landmark gangster film 11:58 that Chronicles the rise and fall of the 12:00 Corleone crime family starring Marlon 12:03 Brando as the patriarch veto Corleone 12:06 and Al Pacino as his son Michael the 12:10 film explores themes of power loyalty 12:13 and betrayal its compelling narrative 12:16 memorable performances and iconic scenes 12:19 have cemented its status as one of the 12:22 greatest films in cinema 12:24 history and there you have it our picks 12:28 for the top 20 best movies of all time 12:31 each of these films has left an 12:33 undeniable impact on audiences around 12:36 the world shaping the way we see Cinema 12:39 and 12:40 storytelling whether it's the 12:42 unforgettable characters iconic scenes 12:44 or the emotions they stir these movies 12:47 have truly stood the test of time we 12:50 hope you enjoyed this journey through 12:52 cinematic history as much as we did if 12:54 you found some of your favorites on the 12:56 list or discovered a new film to watch 12:58 make sure to let us know in the comments 13:00 below we'd love to hear your thoughts 13:03 and before you go don't forget to give 13:05 this video a thumbs up if you liked it 13:07 and hit that subscribe button so you 13:09 never miss out on more top lists and 13:11 recommendations thanks for 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