There are millions of movies made now in Hollywood. But have we watched every one of them? Definitely not but there are days when we want to watch movies that are actually great and do not want to waste our time with trashy movies. However, we know that choosing great movies and a must-watch is not easy but do not worry because we have some of the all-time great movies that you must watch before you die. We bet that they are all worth your time and you will completely love those movies.
The Godfather
This movie is a masterpiece of American cinema. We had to put it first on the list because the impact it created when it was first released is unexplainable. The Godfather is about the Corleone family and Michael Corleone becoming the owner of a popular business empire. It is that movie that you want to watch before you die. This movie has every emotion and storyline and the performances by the stellar actors are just unforgettable. We also see the mafia world of America, which again shows the dark side of America.
12 Angry Men
If you are interested in thrilling drama films, you should definitely watch this one. The movie takes place in a courtroom full of jury members. However, only Henry Fonda’s character doubts the teenage defendant, as he might not be guilty, and finally convinces everyone to look out for more details before drawing any conclusions. Some sharp and interesting dialogues in the movie make it worth watching. It also shows how a person with the right mindset can bring about change.
Casablanca
Casablanca is an unforgettable movie. When you watch this, you will understand every emotion of the characters and start to empathize with them. It is indeed a great movie that you should not miss if you love watching a good romantic movie. The movie is set in World War II Morocco, where a nightclub owner has to choose between his current lover and his ex-lover and the movie revolves around his dilemma and love triangle. In this movie, you will watch the then-popular couple, Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. It’s definitely worth watching.
The Babadook
Kids should read books more often but a book like The Babadook should be avoided! Well, this movie is like a rollercoaster because the horror is real in The Babadook. We see a little boy getting a book named The Babadook where he sees an image of a dark and tall sinister figure who gets in his room at night, but the boy ends up getting so obsessed with that monster that he prepares weapons to kill him. The movie gives you chills while watching and you must watch it before dying.
Alien
Do you like Aliens and love those sci-fi movies? Well, then this is the film for you. We bet you will enjoy watching this iconic movie where we see a spacecraft land on a planet to help where they sensed an emergency. However, things take an unexpected turn when the spaceship gets captured by the aliens and a weird thing with tentacles sticks to the astronaut’s face, and then we see the birth of an alien fetus, which changes the entire storyline and takes us on a rollercoaster ride on an alien planet.
Gone with the Wind
Yet another romantic movie will set your heart on fire with the loss of love. If you are into love stories of every kind, then you must watch them because your heart will be full of love and grief by the end of the movie. It’s no doubt a wonderful movie where we feel deeply about love and every emotion we experience whenever we are in love.
Schindler’s List
Schindler’s List is where you see a glimpse of the harsh reality of this world. It’s a story based on true events where Oskar Schindler, a German businessman, rescued more than thousands of Jewish refugees during the Holocaust. If you can watch the sensitive scene and want to know how the Jewish world looked, it’s a great movie for that. It’s a must-watch movie where you will see harsh realities and still the remaining kindness in this world.
The Shawshank Redemption
Surviving in this world without a friend is tough and this show gives us a glimpse into friendship. We see a man wrongfully being convicted and his prison life where he makes a friend, well, his inmate, Red, who has been through his roughs in the prison. The Shawshank Redemption wasn’t a hit when it was released, but believe us, it is one of the best classic movies that you must watch before you die because of its themes of redemption, hope, and friendship.
Home Alone
Home Alone sounds like a scary movie but believe us, it is not. In fact, it is one of the most funny and light films to watch. Well, this movie gained lots of love all across the world and you should not miss it. Here you will see an eight-year-old boy being mistakenly left in his house by his parents while they travel to Paris for vacation. Now that the house is empty, two men are looking for the opportunity to rob it, and the little boy is now the responsible man of the house to protect it from robbers and trap them.
The Dark Knight
You must have heard of The Dark Knight and maybe some of you have watched it but for those who haven’t, go and watch it right now if you love superhero movies. In this movie, we see the iconic faces of Batman and the anarchic Joker and there is no doubt it was a hit. You know, with two of our favorite superheroes, it has to be a hit. The movie is not only heroic but also focuses on many things, like morality.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
You must have heard of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, and we bet you this is hands down the best fantasy movie. We cannot deny that the special effects on the screen it created were mesmerizing. We see a hobbit named Frodo who goes on the journey to save Middle-earth from the dark lord Sauron and destroy the powerful ring. It gets interesting with each passing scene and we have to say that the makers and the actors have done a spectacular job.
Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia is an epic movie. The movie revolves around T.E. Lawrence, who is a British officer who convinces the Arab tribe to go against the Ottoman Empire during World War I. Well, the entire movie is thrilling and the cinematography is insanely amazing. Once you watch the movie, we bet you will fall in love with it, especially if you are into historical movies.
Apocalypse Now
Apocalypse Now is a legendary movie and we assure you that there are only a handful of such movies and among them, Apocalypse Now is the epic. We see the US Army officer go to Vietnam during the Vietnam War, and his mission is dangerous because he is there to kill a colonel who has gone insane. The movie gives you chills and is quite chaotic but if you love such movies, it is perfect for you to watch.
Psycho
The movie is what the name suggests. It’s about a psychotic and mysterious motel owner. We see a secretary who checks into a secluded motel and ends up in the most terrifying situation. The movie is all about suspense, thrills, adrenaline rush and horror. So if you like watching horror movies, you cannot miss this movie, especially the iconic shower scene, which took the movie’s hype to another level.
