# Top 10 Favorite Movies of All Time (revisited) {NOMINATIONS are now closed} **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** movies, great-movie-poll\ **Created:** [September 22, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284 "2026-09-22T18:45:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Thumper668](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thumper668/32/20803_2.png) [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284/1 "2026-09-22T18:45:45Z")
I know this has been discussed before several times in IMHO and MPSIMS, but after commenting on another thread I got it in my head that maybe we could combine @Mean_Mr.Mustard’s TV character competition a few months back with @solost’s poll on Stephen King adaptations and come up with a list of an SDMB version of the AFI’s Top 100 movies. To be honest, I’m not sure if I’m biting off more than I can chew, or maybe the threads from 2025 years ago scratched that itch already. If it’s a shitty idea the thread can be closed, but if people are interested, I’m game to give it a whirl. If you’re up for it, post a list of your ten favorite films of all time - any genre, any year, but let’s limit it to cinematic releases only (i.e. no made for TV or straight to video films). I’ll compile a list of all the contenders and when have a solid list of nominees I’ll make a new thread to start ranking them. I’ll post my 10 nominees separately later on if there’s interest. ---
**Author:** ![Author\_Balk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e0b2c6/32.png) [@Author\_Balk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Author_Balk)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284/2 "2026-09-22T18:58:38Z")
My top 10 (might be different tomorrow) Airplane! Arthur \* Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure Charade Harvey Little Shop of Horrors (1986) Murder by Death Naked Gun To Kill a Mockingbird Wait Until Dark - When I was signing up here I couldn’t think of a good screen name. I had just watched Arthur who’s name is Arthur Bach. I expected my screen name to be a throw-away name, but I guess I’m stuck with it. ---
**Author:** ![QuickSilver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quicksilver/32/7832_2.png) [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284/3 "2026-09-22T19:18:22Z")
Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy The Tailor of Panama The Drop The Outfit Locke Snatch Lock, Stock and Two Smocking Barells Rock’n’Rolla Grosse Point Blank Layer Cake ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284/4 "2026-09-22T19:30:07Z")
Great idea! The Godfather The Godfather Part II All the President’s Men 12 Angry Men Pulp Fiction The Big Lebowski This Is Spinal Tap Road House Rocky Goodfellas mmm ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284/5 "2026-09-22T19:37:22Z")
I rate a favorite film as something i can- and do- rewatch. The Big Lebowski Harvey Young Frankenstein Zulu. The Longest Day. Saving Private Ryan. Fargo Casablanca The Seven Samurai Toy Story ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284/6 "2026-09-22T19:52:02Z")
Young Frankenstein??? ---
**Author:** ![Thumper668](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thumper668/32/20803_2.png) [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284/7 "2026-09-22T19:57:00Z")
Dr. Strangelove Blazing Saddles The Big Lebowski Old Henry Greyhound Master and Commander For Whom the Bell Tolls Papillon The Birds One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284/8 "2026-09-22T20:03:02Z")
> [@Thumper668](#): > > Greyhound > Master and Commander Two great choices. ---
**Author:** ![colinfred](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colinfred/32/21338_2.png) [@colinfred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/colinfred)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284/9 "2026-09-22T20:05:07Z")
Rashomon Yojimbo LA Confidential Monty Python and the Holy Grail The Martian The Godfather Part 2 Groundhog Day Back to the Future Sleuth (1970s version) Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan Edit: not designed as a reply to Thumper, must have clicked wrong button. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284/10 "2026-09-22T20:08:16Z")
> [@colinfred](#): > > Groundhog Day Can’t argue with that choice. ---
**Author:** ![Petek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/petek/32/1590_2.png) [@Petek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Petek)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284/11 "2026-09-22T20:15:50Z")
The Bridge on the River Kwai The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance Apollo 13 The Martian The Big Lebowski Blazing Saddles The Treasure of the Sierra Madre The Caine Mutiny Free Solo The Godfather ---
**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284/12 "2026-09-22T20:16:09Z")
Is one enough? Are three too many? Here, after much thought (and numerous alterations) is today’s list. Tomorrow’s may be different. _Silverado_ _For a Few Dollars More_ ~~_Kelly’s Heroes_~~ ~~_Robin Hood_ (Patrick Bergin, 1991)~~ _Oscar_ (Stallone, 1991) _Star Wars_ (aka _A New Hope_) ~~_A Night at the Opera_~~ _Das Boot_ _Zulu_ ~~_The Big Red One_~~ _The Dirty Dozen_ _Support Your Local Sheriff_ _Les Miserables_ _Groundhog Day_ Huh. Only two Eastwoods, and no John Wayne. . . . ---
**Author:** ![FlikTheBlue](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fliktheblue/32/10972_2.png) [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284/13 "2026-09-22T20:24:47Z")
Since we’re talking favorites and not trying to make a “best” or “greatest” list, here goes. Weekend at Bernie’s Star Wars (Episode IV - A New Hope for those who prefer the current instead of original name) Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Beetlejuice Clue Who’s Harry Crumb Ghosbusters Groundhog Day Pulp Fiction Office Space ---
**Author:** ![Thumper668](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thumper668/32/20803_2.png) [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284/14 "2026-09-22T20:25:43Z")
> [@SCAdian](#): > > Is one enough? Are three too many? That’s a fair point. I think the way I want to do this is that this thread is just for nominations, so I won’t be tallying any votes from this, just compiling an overall list of nominees and from there we’ll do several rounds of head to head voting like @Mean_Mr.Mustard did on his TV character competition. If you want to add to your list down the line that’s fine. I have a list of 80 nominees so far with a handful of repeat nominations. I’ll weed out the repeats in a few days and go from there. ---
**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284/15 "2026-09-22T20:45:49Z")
So many to choose from. Star Wars Spaced Invaders Airplane! Repo Man Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Blues Brothers Captain America: The First Avenger Return of the Living Dead The Package Rock and Roll High School ---
**Author:** ![Thumper668](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thumper668/32/20803_2.png) [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284/16 "2026-09-22T20:50:18Z")
Looking at bracket structures, I’m going to cap the nominees at 256. There will be a randomly seeded preliminary elimination round to knock the number down to 128. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284/17 "2026-09-22T21:04:43Z")
This is tough for me, I need more like 20. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (The Whale Movie) Part filmed onboard my USS Ranger. Galaxy Quest. Ghost Busters The Godfather A League of their Own. The Princess Bride To Kill a Mockingbird Casablanca (my oldest) Young Frankenstein Blazing Saddles ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284/18 "2026-09-22T21:16:51Z")
> [@Author\_Balk](#): > > My top 10 (might be different tomorrow) Same. Casablanca The Searchers Father Goose The Godfather The Godfather Part II Blazing Saddles Goodfellas 12 Monkeys Spirited Away The Martian I listed them in chronological order. ---
**Author:** ![Tired\_and\_Cranky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a87d85/32.png) [@Tired\_and\_Cranky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tired_and_Cranky)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284/19 "2026-09-22T21:19:11Z")
Shaun of the Dead Schindler’s List A League of their Own Groundhog Day Princess Bride The Great Escape Star Wars Seven Samurai Citizen Kane Up Ask me on another day and I might come up slightly different ones. ---
**Author:** ![peccavi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peccavi/32/388_2.png) [@peccavi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peccavi)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2026, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284/20 "2026-09-22T21:38:51Z")
I have about a hundred entries in my top 10. This is just a sampling in no particular order… **Seven Samurai** - _The battle…in the rain…in the village_ **Mostly Martha** (Bella Martha) – _a romcom about profound, debilitating grief_ **A Room With A View** – _one must have a room with a view_ **The Little Girl That Lives Down The Lane** – _you’re just tasting the almond cookies_ **The Searchers** – _the door closes_ **Pulp Fiction** – _he’s not the shepherd_ **To Have and To Have Not** – _you know how to whistle, don’t you?_ **Queen Christina** – _don’t die an old maid, die a bachelor!_ **The Terminator** – _he’ll be back_ **Winter’s Bone** – _I know who_ [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284.md?page=2)