100 Greatest Movies of All Time

It feels almost impossible to be able to pick the greatest film, which is exactly why Rolling Stone called upon you, the readers, to share your valuable opinions on these masterpieces of the cinematic world. Having tabulated over 35,000 votes in the process, we’ve now been left with a list of films that are so great that they could be used as inspiration for generations of filmmakers to come.

There’s bound to be some old favourites, long-forgotten gems, and even some new movies you’re bound to discover for the first time. So, dim the lights, put your feet up, grab some popcorn, and enjoy Rolling Stone’s list of the 100 greatest movies of all time.

Donny Darko
85

Donny Darko

Year: 2001
Director: Richard Kelly
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Mary McDonnell

The Terminator
82

The Terminator

Year: 1984
Director: James Cameron
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn

The Castle
81

The Castle

Year: 1997
Director: Rob Sitch
Starring: Michael Caton, Anne Tenney, Stephen Curry

The Usual Suspects
80

The Usual Suspects

Year: 1995
Director: Bryan Singer
Starring: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Chazz Palminteri

The Lion King
78

The Lion King

Year: 1994
Directors: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
Starring: Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
73

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Year: 1975
Director: Jim Sharman
Starring: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick

Mad Max: Fury Road
72

Mad Max: Fury Road

Year: 2015
Director: George Miller
Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult