My Best Picture Winners and Nominees
by AJMerz | created - 12 May 2019 | updated - 1 month ago | PublicThese 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
43. The Elephant Man (1980)
PG | 124 min | Biography, Drama