The Godfather
Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan
The aging patriarch of an organized crime dynasty transfers control of his clandestine empire to his reluctant son.
Why you'll love it
Widely regarded as one of the greatest films in world cinema and as one of the most influential in the gangster genre.
Schindler's List
Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley
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.
Why you'll love it
Considered one of the greatest films ever made due to its realistic portrayal of the Holocaust.
Pulp Fiction
John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson
The lives of two mob hitmen, a boxer, a gangster and his wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption.
Why you'll love it
Known for its rich, eclectic dialogue, ironic mix of humor and violence, nonlinear storyline, and host of cinematic and pop culture references.
Citizen Kane
Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Dorothy Comingore
Following the death of publishing tycoon Charles Foster Kane, reporters scramble to uncover the meaning of his final utterance: 'Rosebud.'
Why you'll love it
Praised for its innovative narrative structure and is frequently cited as one of the greatest films ever made.
2001: A Space Odyssey
Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester
When a mysterious artifact is uncovered on the Moon, a spacecraft manned by two humans and one supercomputer is sent to Jupiter to find its origins.
Why you'll love it
Known for its scientifically accurate depiction of space flight, pioneering special effects, and ambiguous imagery.