But the list is just a starting point.
A bird’s eye view.
So we wanted to look closer at the list itself and the movies on it.
A movie must have 40 or more rated reviews to be considered.
This adjustment is made to account for the volume of reviews a movie receives.
So without further ado, let’s dig into the top 20 highest-rated movies on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Directed and written byJoseph Mankiewicz,All About Evewas a critical darling upon release in 1950.
Critics praised the acid-tongued dialogue and the acting of all involved.
It would eventually win six Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
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It holds a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, andRoger Ebertcited it as Bette Davis finest work.
The film was a long-time passion project for Nolan who initially conceived of it in the early 1990s.
The all-star cast often takes a backseat to the sheer power of the cinematography and technical prowess.
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Dunkirkwent on to win three Academy Awards for sound and editing and made over $500 million worldwide.
the Extra-Terrestrialwon universal acclaim upon release but boasts a 98% on RT with one negative review.
Unfortunately his family, for reasons unknown to him, has placed a ban on music.
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Cocomarked the first motion picture to boast an all-Latino cast and have a nine-figure budget.
It was also Pixars first film with a Latino lead character.
Cocoboasts a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes receiving praise for its rich characters and colorful animation.
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The kind-hearted vagrant with a mustache and bowler hat had been Chaplins bread and butter since the mid-1900s.
(The characters first sound film would be four years later inThe Great Dictator.)
Today the feature is a creepy tale of control with a dreamlike atmosphere and stark cinematography.
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Its a highly memorable silent film.
Its unclear how the movie was received in 1920.
Regardless,The Cabinet of Dr. Caligarihas become a foundational film and a must-see for any fans of horror.
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Casablancaremains a perfect example of why studio-era cinema has endured.
However, while filming it was assumed thatCasablancawould just be another war drama in a decade dominated by them.
You might say the studio didnt think itd amount to a hill of beans.
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Reviews in 1942 were pleasant with resident criticBosley Crowtherapplauding its sentiment.
Other papers, likeThe New Yorker, simply called the film pretty tolerable.
With a budget of a little over $1 million the grosses were good but not spectacular.
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It wasnt until the late-50s that audiences started to appreciate the movie for the classic it is.
Heres looking at you, kid!
Colberts Ellen is relatable, a princess running away from the strictures of her rigid life.
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Gables Peter is scrappy, a mans man.
The twos chemistry is fantastic and makes for some unforgettable comedy.
Reviews were pleasant, with Variety saying there wasnt a particularly strong plot.
Burnham was inspired to makeEighth Gradeby his own adolescent anxieties.
He translated that into a feature examining the generation of children who came of age with social media.
In this case, the audience meets the emotions of a girl named Riley.
