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My Best Picture Winners and Nominees

by AJMerz | created - 12 May 2019 | updated - 1 month ago | Public

These are the movies that I feel were deserving of the Best Picture award from each year. The winners for each year are pictured with the nominees in the notes. 5 nominees in a grouped 1920-1939 & from 1989-on, 3 nominees from 1940-1988. Plus my other winners from 1989-Present (Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Animated Film)

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1. Women Talking (2022)

PG-13 | 104 min | Drama

78 Metascore

Do nothing, stay and fight, or leave. In 2010, the women of an isolated religious community grapple with reconciling a brutal reality with their faith.

Director: Sarah Polley | Stars: Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Frances McDormand

Votes: 40,297

Top Gun: Maverick Elvis A Love Song Avatar: The Way of Water

Austin Butler-Elvis Danielle Deadwyler-Till Colin Farrell-The Batman Lashana Lynch-The Women King Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

2. CODA (2021)

PG-13 | 111 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

72 Metascore

As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family's fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her passion at Berklee College of Music and her fear of abandoning her parents.

Director: Sian Heder | Stars: Emilia Jones, Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur, Daniel Durant

Votes: 160,334

Map of Tiny Perfect Things Mass Tick Tick Boom Belfast

Andrew Garfield-Tick Tick Boom Jessica Chastain-The Eyes of Tammy Faye Troy Kotsur-CODA Ann Dowd-Mass Marcel the Shell with Shoes On

3. The Father (I) (2020)

PG-13 | 97 min | Drama, Mystery

88 Metascore

A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages. As he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality.

Director: Florian Zeller | Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Mark Gatiss, Olivia Williams

Votes: 187,146

Tigertail The Courier Clouds Mother: Mazâ

Anthony Hopkins-The Father Masami Nagasawa-Mother: Mazâ Sadao Abe-Mother: Mazâ Youn Yuh-jung-Minari Soul

4. The Two Popes (2019)

PG-13 | 125 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

75 Metascore

Behind Vatican walls, the conservative Pope Benedict XVI and the liberal future Pope Francis must find common ground to forge a new path for the Catholic Church.

Director: Fernando Meirelles | Stars: Jonathan Pryce, Anthony Hopkins, Juan Minujín, Luis Gnecco

Votes: 131,748

Avengers: Endgame The Best of Enemies A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood The Farewell

Ethan Hawke-Adopt a Highway Renée Zellweger-Judy Brian Dennehy-Driveways Shuzhen Zhao-The Farewell Klaus

5. Leave No Trace (2018)

PG | 109 min | Adventure, Drama

88 Metascore

A father and his seventeen-year-old daughter are living an ideal existence in a vast urban park in Portland, Oregon when a small mistake derails their lives forever.

Director: Debra Granik | Stars: Thomasin McKenzie, Ben Foster, Jeffery Rifflard, Derek John Drescher

Votes: 64,585 | Gross: $6.05M

Avengers: Infinity War Green Book I Can Only Imagine Searching

Rami Malek-Bohemian Rhapsody Katrine Greis-Rosenthal-A Fortunate Man Dennis Quaid-I Can Only Imagine Claire Foy-First Man Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

6. Wonder (I) (2017)

PG | 113 min | Drama, Family

66 Metascore

Based on the New York Times bestseller, this movie tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters the fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.

Director: Stephen Chbosky | Stars: Jacob Tremblay, Owen Wilson, Izabela Vidovic, Julia Roberts

Votes: 176,434 | Gross: $132.42M

Menashe Darkest Hour Gifted Say You Will

Gary Oldman-Darkest Hour Emma Stone-Battle of the Sexes Daniel Craig-Logan Lucky Wrenn Schmidt-The Good Catholic Loving Vincent

7. Lion (2016)

PG-13 | 118 min | Biography, Drama

69 Metascore

A five-year-old Indian boy is adopted by an Australian couple after getting lost hundreds of kilometers from home. 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.

Director: Garth Davis | Stars: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman, Rooney Mara, Sunny Pawar

Votes: 248,853 | Gross: $51.74M

Miracles from Heaven Sing Street Rogue One: A Star Wars Story A Monster Calls

Denzel Washington-Fences Taraji P. Henson-Hidden Figures John Carroll Lynch-The Founder Margot Robbie-Suicide Squad Your Name.

8. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

R | 120 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

90 Metascore

In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a woman rebels against a tyrannical ruler in search for her homeland with the aid of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshiper and a drifter named Max.

Director: George Miller | Stars: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult, Zoë Kravitz

Votes: 1,071,157 | Gross: $154.06M

A Man Called Ove Suffragette The Revenant Spotlight

Rolf Lassgård-A Man Called Ove Saoirse Ronan-Brooklyn Mark Rylance-Bridge of Spies Olivia Cooke-Me and Earl and Dying Girl Inside Out

9. The Imitation Game (2014)

PG-13 | 114 min | Biography, Drama, Thriller

71 Metascore

During World War II, the English mathematical genius Alan Turing tries to crack the German Enigma code with help from fellow mathematicians while attempting to come to terms with his troubled private life.

Director: Morten Tyldum | Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Allen Leech

Votes: 816,371 | Gross: $91.13M

Guardians of the Galaxy The Good Lie Dawn of the Planet of the Apes St Vincent

Eddie Redmayne-Theory of Everything Amy Adams-Big Eyes JK Simmons-Whiplash Keira Knightley-The Imitation Game The Lego Movie

10. Tangerines (2013)

Not Rated | 87 min | Drama, War

73 Metascore

In 1992, war rages in Abkhazia, a breakaway region of Georgia. An Estonian man, Ivo, has decided to stay behind and harvest his crops of tangerines. In a bloody conflict at his door, a wounded man is left behind, and Ivo takes him in.

Director: Zaza Urushadze | Stars: Lembit Ulfsak, Elmo Nüganen, Giorgi Nakashidze, Misha Meskhi

Votes: 48,571 | Gross: $0.14M

Gravity Run Boy Run Hope Still Life

Nicholas Hoult-Warm Bodies Cate Blanchett-Blue Jasmine Giorgi Nakashidze-Tangerines Agata Kulesza-Ida Frozen

11. The Avengers (2012)

PG-13 | 143 min | Action, Sci-Fi

69 Metascore

Earth's mightiest heroes must come together and learn to fight as a team if they are going to stop the mischievous Loki and his alien army from enslaving humanity.

Director: Joss Whedon | Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner

Votes: 1,448,873 | Gross: $623.28M

Lincoln Life of Pi Still Mine Zero Dark Thirty

Daniel Day-Lewis-Lincoln Naomi Watts-The Impossible Richard Armitage-Hobbit 1: Unexpected Journey Geneviève Bujold-Still Mine Wreck-It Ralph

12. Warrior (2011)

PG-13 | 140 min | Action, Drama, Sport

71 Metascore

The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament - a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother.

Director: Gavin O'Connor | Stars: Tom Hardy, Nick Nolte, Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Morrison

Votes: 493,848 | Gross: $13.66M

A Better Life A Separation The Help Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Tom Hardy-Warrior Meryl Streep-The Iron Lady Nick Nolte-Warrior Sareh Bayat-A Separation The Princess and the Pilot

13. The Social Network (2010)

PG-13 | 120 min | Biography, Drama

95 Metascore

As Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, he is sued by the twins who claimed he stole their idea and by the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business.

Director: David Fincher | Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Rooney Mara

Votes: 750,509 | Gross: $96.96M

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Inception True Grit The King's Speech

Jesse Eisenberg-The Social Network Nicole Kidman-Rabbit Hole Andrew Garfield-The Social Network Hailee Steinfeld-True Grit Toy Story 3

14. Invictus (2009)

PG-13 | 134 min | Biography, Drama, History

74 Metascore

Nelson Mandela, in his first term as President of South Africa, initiates a unique venture to unite the Apartheid-torn land: enlist the national rugby team on a mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup.

Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Tony Kgoroge, Patrick Mofokeng

Votes: 167,019 | Gross: $37.49M

Get Low Star Trek Avatar Creation

Morgan Freeman-Invictus Nisreen Faour-Amreeka Stanley Tucci-The Lovely Bones Sofia Vassilieva-My Sister's Keeper The Princess and the Frog

15. The Wave (2008)

Not Rated | 107 min | Drama, Thriller

A high school teacher's experiment to demonstrate to his students what life is like under a dictatorship spins horribly out of control when he forms a social unit with a life of its own.

Director: Dennis Gansel | Stars: Jürgen Vogel, Frederick Lau, Max Riemelt, Jennifer Ulrich

Votes: 114,186

Departures The Dark Knight Definitely, Maybe The Hurt Locker

Mickey Rourke-The Wrestler Kristin Scott Thomas-I've Loved You So Long Robert Downey Jr-Tropic Thunder Isla Fisher-Definitely Maybe Kung Fu Panda

16. American Gangster (2007)

R | 157 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

76 Metascore

An outcast New York City cop is charged with bringing down Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas, whose real life inspired this partly biographical film.

Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin

Votes: 448,740 | Gross: $130.16M

Kite Runner There Will Be Blood Lars and the Real Girl No Country for Old Men

Daniel Day-Lewis-There Will Be Blood Ellen Page-Juno Javier Bardem-No Country For Old Men Leslie Mann-Knocked Up Ratatouille

17. Blood Diamond (2006)

R | 143 min | Adventure, Drama, Thriller

64 Metascore

A fisherman, a smuggler, and a syndicate of businessmen match wits over the possession of a priceless diamond.

Director: Edward Zwick | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly, Kagiso Kuypers

Votes: 580,447 | Gross: $57.37M

Stranger Than Fiction The Queen Pursuit of Happyness Apocalypto

Will Smith-Pursuit of Happyness Helen Mirren-The Queen Djimon Hounsou-Blood Diamond Naomie Harris-Pirates Caribbean:DeadMan Chest Cars

18. Walk the Line (2005)

PG-13 | 136 min | Biography, Drama, Music

72 Metascore

A chronicle of country music legend Johnny Cash's life, from his early days on an Arkansas cotton farm to his rise to fame with Sun Records in Memphis, where he recorded alongside Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.

Director: James Mangold | Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Ginnifer Goodwin, Robert Patrick

Votes: 263,747 | Gross: $119.52M

Batman Begins Good Night, & Good Luck Joyeux Noel V for Vendetta

Jake Gyllenhaal-Jarhead Reese Witherspoon-Walk the Line Paul Giamatti-Cinderella Man Maria Bello-A History of Violence Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

19. Miracle (2004)

PG | 135 min | Biography, Drama, History

68 Metascore

The true story of Herb Brooks, the player-turned-coach who led the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team to victory over the seemingly invincible Soviet squad.

Director: Gavin O'Connor | Stars: Kurt Russell, Patricia Clarkson, Nathan West, Noah Emmerich

Votes: 58,223 | Gross: $64.38M

Saw Collateral National Treasure Finding Neverland

Jamie Foxx-Ray Hilary Swank-Million Dollar Baby Derek Luke-Friday Night Lights Maia Morgenstern-The Passion of the Christ Shrek 2

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

PG-13 | 201 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

94 Metascore

Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron's army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring.

Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom

Votes: 1,954,333 | Gross: $377.85M

Secondhand Lions Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl Shattered Glass The Last Samurai

Johnny Depp-Pirates: Curse of the Black Pearl Jamie Lee Curtis-Freaky Friday Ken Watanabe-The Last Samurai Holly Hunter-Thirteen Finding Nemo

21. The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)

PG-13 | 131 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

61 Metascore

A young man, falsely imprisoned by his jealous "friend", escapes and uses a hidden treasure to exact his revenge.

Director: Kevin Reynolds | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Guy Pearce, Christopher Adamson, JB Blanc

Votes: 147,147 | Gross: $54.23M

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers The Bourne Identity Catch Me If You Can Signs

Daniel Day-Lewis-Gangs of NY Nicole Kidman-The Hours Andy Serkis-Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Dagmara Dominczyk-Count of Monte Cristo Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

22. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

PG-13 | 178 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

92 Metascore

A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.

Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Sean Bean

Votes: 1,981,774 | Gross: $315.54M

Other Side of Heaven Behind the Sun A Beautiful Mind Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Russell Crowe-A Beautiful Mind Nastassja Kinski-American Rhapsody Ian McKellen-Lord of the Rings:Fellowship of Ring Molly Parker-War Bride Monsters, Inc.

23. Remember the Titans (2000)

PG | 113 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

48 Metascore

In 1971 Virginia high school football was everything to the people of Alexandria. But when the school board was forced to integrate an all-black school with an all-white one, the very foundation of football's tradition was put to the test.

Director: Boaz Yakin | Stars: Denzel Washington, Will Patton, Wood Harris, Ryan Hurst

Votes: 229,775 | Gross: $115.65M

Thirteen Days Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Chocolat Memento

George Clooney-O Brother Where Art Thou Helen Hunt-Pay it Forward Samuel L. Jackson- Unbreakable Ziyi Zhang-Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Emperor's New Groove

24. The Green Mile (1999)

R | 189 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy

61 Metascore

A tale set on death row, where gentle giant John Coffee possesses the mysterious power to heal people's ailments. When the lead guard, Paul Edgecombe, recognizes John's gift, he tries to help stave off the condemned man's execution.

Director: Frank Darabont | Stars: Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt

Votes: 1,389,539 | Gross: $136.80M

The Cider House Rules The Sixth Sense Galaxy Quest The Matrix

Richard Farnsworth-The Straight Story Janet McTeer-Tumbleweeds Laurence Fishburne-The Matrix Embeth Davidtz-Bicentennial Man Toy Story 2

25. The Truman Show (1998)

PG | 103 min | Comedy, Drama

90 Metascore

An insurance salesman discovers his whole life is actually a reality TV show.

Director: Peter Weir | Stars: Jim Carrey, Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich

Votes: 1,176,923 | Gross: $125.62M

Saving Private Ryan Mask of Zorro Deep Impact Shadrach

Jim Carrey-The Truman Show Susan Sarandon-Stepmom Stuart Wilson-The Mask of Zorro Laura Linney-The Truman Show The Prince of Egypt

26. Contact (1997)

PG | 150 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

62 Metascore

Dr. Ellie Arroway, after years of searching, finds conclusive radio proof of extraterrestrial intelligence, sending plans for a mysterious machine.

Director: Robert Zemeckis | Stars: Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt

Votes: 290,477 | Gross: $100.92M

Air Force One Titanic The Rainmaker Good Will Hunting

Matt Damon-Good Will Hunting Kate Winslet-Titanic Greg Kinnear-As Good as It Gets Gloria Stuart-Titanic Hercules

27. The Promise (1996)

Not Rated | 90 min | Drama

82 Metascore

Roger uses his son Igor to ruthlessly traffic and exploit undocumented immigrants. When one of the immigrants is killed, Igor is guilt-ridden and wants to care for the dead man's family against his father's orders.

Directors: Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne | Stars: Jérémie Renier, Olivier Gourmet, Assita Ouedraogo, Jean-Michel Balthazar

Votes: 8,482 | Gross: $0.45M

The Crucible Jerry Maguire Sling Blade Scream

Billy Bob Thornton-Sling Blade Glenn Close-101 Dalmatians Edward Norton-Primal Fear Joan Allen-The Crucible James and the Giant Peach

28. Sense and Sensibility (1995)

PG | 136 min | Drama, Romance

84 Metascore

Rich Mr. Dashwood dies, leaving his second wife and her three daughters poor by the rules of inheritance. The two eldest daughters are the title opposites.

Director: Ang Lee | Stars: Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, James Fleet, Tom Wilkinson

Votes: 124,138 | Gross: $43.18M

Braveheart Heat Se7en Apollo 13

Richard Dreyfuss-Mr. Holland's Opus Emma Thompson-Sense & Sensibility Kevin Spacey-The Usual Suspects Kate Winslet-Sense & Sensibility Toy Story

29. Forrest Gump (1994)

PG-13 | 142 min | Drama, Romance

82 Metascore

The history of the United States from the 1950s to the '70s unfolds from the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75, who yearns to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart.

Director: Robert Zemeckis | Stars: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Sally Field

Votes: 2,225,733 | Gross: $330.25M

Maverick Shawshank Redemption Iron Will Léon: The Professional

Tom Hanks-Forrest Gump Jodie Foster-Maverick Gary Sinise-Forrest Gump Robin Wright-Forrest Gump The Lion King

30. Schindler's List (1993)

R | 195 min | Biography, Drama, History

95 Metascore

In German-occupied Poland during World War II, industrialist Oskar Schindler gradually becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis.

Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley, Caroline Goodall

Votes: 1,433,115 | Gross: $96.90M

Mrs. Doubtfire Rudy Jurassic Park Homeward Bound

Robin Williams-Mrs. Doubtfire Debra Winger-Shadowlands Val Kilmer-Tombstone Darlene Cates-What's Eating Gilbert Grape The Nightmare Before Christmas

31. A Few Good Men (1992)

R | 138 min | Drama, Thriller

62 Metascore

Military lawyer Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee defends Marines accused of murder. They contend they were acting under orders.

Director: Rob Reiner | Stars: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, Kevin Bacon

Votes: 284,030 | Gross: $141.34M

A League of Their Own Reservoir Dogs Of Mice and Men Chaplin

Gary Oldman-Bram Stoker's Dracula Michelle Pfeiffer-Batman Returns Tom Hanks-A League of Their Own Lori Petty-A League of Their Own Aladdin

32. Raise the Red Lantern (1991)

PG | 125 min | Drama, Romance

A young woman becomes the fourth wife of a wealthy lord, and must learn to live with the strict rules and tensions within the household.

Director: Yimou Zhang | Stars: Gong Li, Jingwu Ma, Saifei He, Cuifen Cao

Votes: 34,935 | Gross: $2.60M

Silence of the Lambs Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Terminator 2: Judgment Day The Ox

Anthony Hopkins-Silence of the Lambs Anjelica Huston-The Addams Family Alfred Molina-Not Without My Daughter Barbarao-Daughters of the Dust Beauty and the Beast

33. Ghost (1990)

PG-13 | 127 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance

52 Metascore

After a young man is murdered, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger, with the help of a reluctant psychic.

Director: Jerry Zucker | Stars: Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Tony Goldwyn

Votes: 233,165 | Gross: $217.63M

Kindergarten Cop The Field Metropolitan Dances with Wolves

Gérard Depardieu-Cyrano de Bergerac Mia Farrow-Alice Chris Eigeman-Metropolitan Mary McDonnell-Dances with Wolves Rescuers Down Under

34. Field of Dreams (1989)

PG | 107 min | Drama, Family, Fantasy

57 Metascore

Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella is inspired by a voice he can't ignore to pursue a dream he can hardly believe. Supported by his wife, Ray begins the quest by turning his ordinary cornfield into a place where dreams can come true.

Director: Phil Alden Robinson | Stars: Kevin Costner, James Earl Jones, Ray Liotta, Amy Madigan

Votes: 126,665 | Gross: $64.43M

Glory Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Romero The Abyss

Raul Julia-Romero Jessica Tandy-Driving Miss Daisy James Earl Jones-Field of Dreams Shirley MacLaine-Steel Magnolias The Little Mermaid

35. Die Hard (1988)

R | 132 min | Action, Thriller

72 Metascore

A New York City police officer tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.

Director: John McTiernan | Stars: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson

Votes: 936,888 | Gross: $83.01M

Cinema Paradiso Rain Man

36. The Princess Bride (1987)

PG | 98 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

78 Metascore

A bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.

Director: Rob Reiner | Stars: Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Robin Wright, Chris Sarandon

Votes: 447,096 | Gross: $30.86M

Predator The Last Emperor

37. The Assault (1986)

PG | 144 min | Drama, History, Romance

A Dutch doctor, haunted by grueling childhood memories of World War II, struggles to find peace as he spends his life looking for answers about the tragic night that shaped him.

Director: Fons Rademakers | Stars: Derek de Lint, Marc van Uchelen, Monique van de Ven, John Kraaijkamp Sr.

Votes: 3,384 | Gross: $0.20M

Platoon Jean de Florette

38. The Color Purple (1985)

PG-13 | 154 min | Drama

78 Metascore

A black Southern woman struggles to find her identity after suffering abuse from her father and others over four decades.

Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, Margaret Avery

Votes: 95,609 | Gross: $98.47M

The Breakfast Club Back to the Future

39. A Soldier's Story (1984)

PG | 101 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

66 Metascore

An African-American officer investigates a murder in a racially charged situation in World War II.

Director: Norman Jewison | Stars: Howard E. Rollins Jr., Adolph Caesar, Art Evans, David Alan Grier

Votes: 11,239 | Gross: $21.82M

The Terminator The Karate Kid

40. Educating Rita (1983)

PG | 110 min | Comedy, Drama

54 Metascore

An alcoholic professor has been hired by a working-class girl for higher education.

Director: Lewis Gilbert | Stars: Michael Caine, Julie Walters, Michael Williams, Maureen Lipman

Votes: 14,807 | Gross: $14.65M

Cross Creek Tender Mercies

41. Missing (1982)

PG | 122 min | Biography, Drama, History

78 Metascore

When an idealistic American writer disappears during the Chilean coup d'état in September 1973, his wife and father try to find him.

Director: Costa-Gavras | Stars: Jack Lemmon, Sissy Spacek, Melanie Mayron, John Shea

Votes: 22,956 | Gross: $14.00M

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Gandhi

42. On Golden Pond (1981)

PG | 109 min | Drama

68 Metascore

Norman is a curmudgeon with an estranged relationship with his daughter Chelsea. At Golden Pond, he and his wife nevertheless agree to care for Billy, the son of Chelsea's new boyfriend, and a most unexpected relationship blooms.

Director: Mark Rydell | Stars: Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda, Doug McKeon

Votes: 34,437 | Gross: $119.29M

Raiders of the Lost Ark Chariots of Fire