The Shawshank Redemption
Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton
A banker convicted of uxoricide forms a friendship over a quarter century with a hardened convict, while maintaining his innocence and trying to remain hopeful through simple compassion.
Why you'll love it
A masterpiece about hope and friendship in prison that consistently ranks as one of the greatest films ever made, with stellar performances and a deeply satisfying narrative.
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
Francis Ford Coppola's epic crime saga that defined the gangster genre, featuring Marlon Brando's legendary performance and a complex family drama spanning generations.
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
Steven Spielberg's haunting Holocaust drama that won Best Picture and Best Director, delivering an unforgettable historical account with profound emotional impact.
12 Angry Men
Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Martin Balsam
The jury in a New York City murder trial is frustrated by a single member whose skeptical caution forces them to more carefully consider the evidence before jumping to a hasty verdict.
Why you'll love it
Sidney Lumet's brilliant courtroom drama set entirely in a jury room, showcasing exceptional acting and exploration of justice, prejudice, and critical thinking.
Inception
Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elliot Page
A thief who steals corporate secrets through the use of dream-sharing technology is given the inverse task of planting an idea into the mind of a CEO, but his tragic past may doom the project and his team to disaster.
Why you'll love it
Christopher Nolan's mind-bending sci-fi thriller that combines complex storytelling with stunning visuals and practical effects, earning critical acclaim for its originality and scope.
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
Quentin Tarantino's landmark film that revolutionized cinema with its non-linear storytelling, sharp dialogue, and eclectic ensemble cast that influenced generations of filmmakers.
Casablanca
Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid
A cynical expatriate American cafe owner struggles to decide whether or not to help his former lover and her fugitive husband escape the Nazis in French Morocco.
Why you'll love it
A timeless romantic classic with iconic performances by Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, featuring quotable dialogue and themes of sacrifice during wartime.
Parasite
Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong
Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan.
Why you'll love it
Bong Joon-ho's brilliant thriller that became the first Korean film to win Best Picture, brilliantly blending social commentary, dark humor, and shocking twists.
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
Often cited as the greatest film ever made, Orson Welles' innovative masterpiece pioneered groundbreaking cinematography and narrative techniques that remain influential today.
Rashomon
Toshirô Mifune, Machiko Kyô, Masayuki Mori
The rape of a bride and the murder of her samurai husband are recalled from the perspectives of a bandit, the bride, the samurai's ghost and a woodcutter.
Why you'll love it
Akira Kurosawa's revolutionary film that tells the same story from multiple perspectives, questioning the nature of truth and forever changing narrative cinema.