Top 20 Must-Watch Films of All Time

1. The Godfather (1972) - Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, this classic crime film follows the powerful Corleone family as they navigate the world of organized crime.

2. Shawshank Redemption (1994) - A gripping tale of friendship and redemption in a prison setting, directed by Frank Darabont.

3. Pulp Fiction (1994) - Quentin Tarantino's cult classic weaves together multiple storylines in a non-linear narrative.

4. The Dark Knight (2008) - Christopher Nolan's take on the Batman franchise, with Heath Ledger delivering an iconic performance as the Joker.

5. Schindler's List (1993) - Steven Spielberg's powerful portrayal of Oskar Schindler's efforts to save Jews during the Holocaust.

6. Titanic (1997) - James Cameron's epic romance set against the backdrop of the ill-fated RMS Titanic.

7. Inception (2010) - A mind-bending sci-fi thriller from Christopher Nolan that explores the concept of dreams within dreams.

8. Forrest Gump (1994) - Tom Hanks stars in this heartwarming tale of a man with a low IQ who inadvertently influences major historical events.

9. The Matrix (1999) - A groundbreaking sci-fi film that explores the nature of reality and consciousness.

10. Fight Club (1999) - David Fincher's adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's novel, starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton in a story of underground fight clubs and anti-consumerism.

11. Goodfellas (1990) - Martin Scorsese's mob film follows the rise and fall of Henry Hill, played by Ray Liotta.

12. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) - Peter Jackson's epic fantasy adventure based on J.R.R. Tolkien's novels.

13. Seven (1995) - A psychological thriller directed by David Fincher, starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman as detectives on the trail of a serial killer.

14. The Silence of the Lambs (1991) - A chilling thriller with Anthony Hopkins as the iconic cannibalistic serial killer, Hannibal Lecter.

15. Gladiator (2000) - Ridley Scott's historical epic about a Roman general seeking revenge against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family.

16. The Shawshank Redemption (1994) - Frank Darabont's adaptation of Stephen King's novella, starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman in a tale of hope and friendship in prison.

17. The Departed (2006) - Martin Scorsese's crime thriller about undercover cops and mob informants in Boston.

18. The Prestige (2006) - Christopher Nolan's mystery thriller about rival magicians in Victorian-era London.

19. The Green Mile (1999) - Frank Darabont's adaptation of Stephen King's novel, starring Tom Hanks as a prison guard on death row.

20. The Usual Suspects (1995) - A twisty crime thriller from director Bryan Singer, with an iconic performance by Kevin Spacey as the enigmatic Keyser Söze.