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50 Hollywood Movies that you must watch

Best 50 Hollywood Movies which pack a punch of commendable acting, story writing, soothing background score and jaw-dropping direction

June 08, 2019
Shubham Srivastava(Writer)
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50 Hollywood Movies that you must watch

The extremely hectic lifestyle that most of us follow requires a refreshment from time to time. The fact that we are not able to build up a hobby is something that we do not have to worry about because we are here to offer you a list of 50 amazing Hollywood movies that is are nothing but a must-watch.

In this article, we have covered the blockbusters from the entire last decade so prepare yourself for some crazy entertainment waiting for you. Also, all of these movies are a punch of commendable acting, story writing, soothing background score and jaw-dropping direction which is why rating them was not something that seemed fair and so this list does not follow any sort of order whatsoever. So, here is the list of 50 Hollywood Movies that you must watch:

1. Chinatown (1974)

Roman Polanski’s other masterpiece, Chinatown is a story that revolves around a detective who is known for his amazing skills for cases that are related to marriages. In the movie, he is hired by a woman who wants to spy on her husband. An amazing thrill awaits at the end for the viewers.

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2. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)

If you are a fan of bounty hunters then this Clint Eastwood classic which is directed by Sergio Leone is something that will hit in the right spot.

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3. The Lord of the Rings Series (est. 2001)

A movie whose fan base is so big that you will find one quite easily even if you are just searching for one in your neighbourhood. These fantasy world creations by J.R.R. Tolkien are a 3 part series which counts an approx. of 10 hours in total and is, a must watch even if you are not a die heart fan of fantasy.

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4. Dog Day Afternoon (1975)

If you are an Al Pacino fan then this American Crime drama is perfect for you. Directed by Sidney Lumet, Dog Day Afternoon is a Hollywood classic whose plot revolves around a real-life event related to an attempt of Bank Heist.

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5. Burn After Reading (2008)

Burn After Reading is a marvellous work of Joel and Ethan Coen. The plot of the movie is about two friends who try to fool and blackmail a CIA Agent. The tone of the movie is a dark comedy which is quite rare these days and that is what makes this one a must watch

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6. No Country For Old Men (2007)

If you are a mystery thriller and have a craving for twists at every step of a movie then this neo-western masterpiece by Joel and Ethan Coen will make you stick to the screens with surprises at every passing scene.

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7. Fight Club (1999)

No one is allowed to talk about this movie because the first rule of Fight Club is that no one talks about fight club. You might have heard this dialogue from one of your friends and why should not you have heard about this masterpiece. Starring the sensational Brad Pitt and Edward Norton, Fight Club will make you scratch your head with its psychological thriller setup.

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8. The Wrestler (2008)

Directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Mickey Rourke who plays a wrestler as he tries to keep with his life's struggles with family and his career.

A story of a man who is a wrestler and is running his family and his wrestling career side by side, The Wrestler is a modern day classic which is directed by Darren Aronofsky is something that you will be able to relate to.

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9. Donnie Darko (2001)

If you are either a fan of the psychological thriller or American Science fiction then this movie is a must for you. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Donnie Darko will make your mind blown every other minute.

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10. Rear Window (1954)

For those who have a craving for mystery thrillers, Rear window will offer you a perfect feast. The plot of the movie revolves around a photographer who is stuck in an apartment and later begins to spy of his neighbours just to get into a whole lot of shocking disclosures.

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11. The Godfather (1972)

The first on the list is Francis Ford Coppola creation “The Godfather”, starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino in their Oscar-winning performance.

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12. Ben-Hur (1959)

A classical late sixties story on slavery, war and revenge on a historical drama by William Wyler.

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13. Psycho (1960)

The story follows deranged Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) and his mischievous attitude towards society.

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14. Citizen Kane (1941)

A well-directed drama film on the scandalous life of a tycoon by Orson Welles

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15. Apocalypse Now (1979)

The story revolves around the Vietnam War and adventure that revolves around it, directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

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16. The Shining (1980)

Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 horror classic starring Jack Nicholson which showed no growth in the beginning but soon became an all-time favourite

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17. Pulp Fiction (1994)

Quentin Tarantino’s one of the best work and a must watch. With all the thriller and adventure it gets a place in the top 50.

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18. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

Classic storytelling of the break out from prison by Stephen King and direction by Frank Darabont.

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19. American Beauty (1999)

Featuring Kevin Spacey and Directed by Sam Mendes, The story follows up on a father who becomes attracted towards his daughter’s best friend.

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20. Reservoir Dogs (1992)

The first of Quentin Tarantino's writing and directorial debut that earned him the fame that he has.

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21. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

Science fiction by Kubrick, prepare to get your mind bombarded with all the work put in with the movie.

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22. A Clockwork Orange (1971)

Kubrick’s one of a kind cult film starring Malcolm McDowell that made his name be remembered for mark him as a legacy.

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23. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)

A story of a prison break convict who’s wrongly accused of being psychologically ill featuring Jack Nicholson

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24. Schindler's List (1993)

Directed by Steven Spielberg, the story is based on the real-life story of a businessman who saved Jews from execution during the Nazi fallout.

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25. What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)

The story streamlines the journey of a young man who’s stuck between the family problems and the responsibility he has to bear on his shoulders.

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26. Requiem for A Dream (2000)

Jared Leto starring, it draws attention towards a group of friends fighting drug addiction

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27. The Deer Hunter (1978)

Directed and co-written by Michael Cimino starring Robert de Niro and Christopher Walken, is an epic war drama revolving around the Vietnam War.

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28. The Exorcist (1973)

Based on William Peter Blatty novel, and Directed by William Friedkin, It has been the title of being one of the scariest films ever made.

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29. Network (1976)

This Satirical movie is about the questionable ways of a television network company. Written by Paddy Chayefsky and Directed by Sidney Lumet.

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30. Raging Bull (1980)

Directed by Martin Scorsese, the film is a biography and a sports drama on the journey of boxer Starring Robert De Niro.

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31. The Great Dictator (1940)

A film that works just fine without description, with Charlie Chaplin being the highlight of the film.

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32. Birdman (or, the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

The struggle of an actor portraying a superhero, Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu and starring Michael Keaton

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33. The Guns of Navarone (1961)

A war film about a group of Greek soldiers assigned the impossible task of fighting Germans, Directed by J.Lee Thompson.

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34. The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

A film with well thoughts and work put into it, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Directed by Wes Anderson

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35. Life Is Beautiful (1997)

A story of a Jewish Father and Son’ struggled life in the Nazi camps, Directed by and starring Roberto Benigni.

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36. Fargo (1996)

The story of an amateur (William H. Macy) who plans to extract money from his father-in-law, Directed by the Coen.

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37. To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)

A story on the fight against Racism, Starring Gregory Peck and Directed by Robert Mulligan.

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38. Taxi Driver (1976)

Starring Robert De Niro, the Story revolves around a war veteran who works as a taxi driver, who’s driven to save a prostitute from her pimp

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39. The Cabinet of Dr Caligari (1920)

Directed by Robert Wiene, this thriller follows strange events surrounding a doctor and a plot.

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40. Mystic River (2003)

A story on childhood friends who shared a series of tragic events and their reunion under strange circumstances, Directed by Clint Eastwood

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41. The Pianist (2002)

A Pianist and a Polish Jew surviving the Holocaust, A Polanski film starring Adrien Brody

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42. Rosemary's Baby (1968)

The story of a pregnant woman whose husband and the neighbouring society wanting her child to an Antichrist, Directed by Roman Polanski

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43. 12 Angry Men (1957)

As the title accurately suggests, the movie will keep you involved right from the beginning, Directed by Sidney Lumet.

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44. Gladiator (2000)

A Ridley Scott fiction movie on a fight for freedom from a general turned gladiator, starring Russell Crowe

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45. Eternal Sunshine of A Spotless Mind (2004)

A love story by Michel Gondry of a couple who got their memories of each other erased.

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46. Star Wars Series (est. 1977)

No explanation can describe how well and worth watching the series already is. Star war is a global sensation and you definitely are missing a lot if you have not watched it yet.