Top Ten Movies that are the Best in Their Genre

The Top Ten
1 The Godfather- Crime

I prefer The Godfather Part II and Goodfellas. But I definitely approve of The Godfather.

I prefer Goodfellas and Scarface, but I do agree that this might be the best mob movie.

2 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - Drama

I was trying to say the same thing. I mean it's not my opinion that Forrest Gump is considered as the best drama movie ever. Critics choose The Godfather for the best movie ever. For me it isn't. I like Green Mile more than The Godfather. It's my opinion. I was trying to say it's possible that Forrest Gump is more popular for Drama movie.

Yes this movie is awesome. But usually Forrest Gump is considered as the best drama movie of all time.

@anonymous visitor - while it may not universally be considered the best, it most definitely is regarded as drama by the industry and by most intelligent people and those who understand the meaning of drama and the "drama genre".

Your logic of questioning the poster's choice of best ("by whom") yet proposing your opinion that it's not "drama" or "dramedy" seems severely flawed.

Oh, let me guess. Forrest Gump has some comedies that's why it can't be considered as a drama movie? Well, what about The Godfather then? it has drama part too.

Plus it isn't my choice. I like some few other drama movies more than Forrest Gump.

3 Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope - Sci Fi

Empire Strikes Back is far, far better than the OG. Star Wars OG doesn't hold up quite as well as you'd think. Plus, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Blade Runner are usually considered the best of the sci-fi genre.

I like the empire strikes back better most people do to

This should be #1 not #3. I mean come on star wars star wars

4 The Good the Bad & the Ugly - Western

"It's not even close to Tombstone?! " Don't know about others. But Tombstone was a piece of crap.

I think I slightly prefer Unforgiven, but this is my second favorite western.

The trio define western film for me

Best movie ever made

5 The Dark Knight - Superhero

There are better superhero films, but with great characters, story and thematic content, this is still one of the best in the genre.

As a superhero movie, no. As a movie that happens to have Batman in it, totally. It's more of a crime drama.

Not really a genre but still it's the best movie of this type of movies

6 The Exorcist - Horror

All except for the fake pea-soup vomit.

7 Apocalypse Now - War

I never finished the movie. But I think Saving Private Ryan is better than this. I think Apocalypse Now is more of a drama movie.

8 Dumb and Dumber - Comedy
9 The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Musical

This definitely wouldn't have been my choice but...you likes what you like. I wonder how many people would agree with me if I suggested Singin' In The Rain?

I'd go with Singin' in the Rain or South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut.

10 Se7en - Thriller

Can't think of any thriller movie better than this.

The Contenders
11 Titanic - Romance

Gone with the Wind, Wuthering Heights, La Belle et la Bête (Beauty and the Beast OG), Vertigo, Say Anything, Beauty and the Beast (Disney), and Linklater's Before Trilogy are all usually considered superior.

12 The Shining - Horror
13 Rocky - Sports

While there may be more complex or edgier sports films, I can't think any of them can compare to the authenticity, emotional punch & feel good factor that this film delivers.

14 The Passion of the Christ - Religious Drama

A mediocre film whose needless violence hinders more than it helps. In a world where we have The Ten Commandments & The Passion Of The Joan Of Arc, this is nowhere near the best religious drama ever made.

Last Temptation was an atrocity. Passion was a masterpiece. Shows how useless that website is.

15 The Shawshank Redemption - Drama
16 The Lion King - Family
17 Inglourious Basterds - War
18 The Avengers - Superhero

Ever heard of the Dark Knight? Honestly, I liked the Avengers, but I never understood why people worshipped this movie.

I love The Avengers it’s a really fun film to watch with the Whole family and there is great chemistry between the whole cast

19 Pulp Fiction - Crime
20 Fight Club - Action Drama

Also psychological thriller

21 South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut - Animation
22 Terminator 2: Judgment Day - Science-Fiction Action

I think it's the best

23 The Theory of Everything - Romance

One of the most honest and true to life love stories I've seen in cinema.

24 Misery - Psychological Thriller

Misery is extremely well-written and acted. It's impossible to fault it.

25 A Clockwork Orange - Crime
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