More of The Greatest Movies in the History of Film

The Godfather

Year Released: 1972

There was no way we could have our list without this crime drama classic from the early 1970s. The film is directed by Francis Ford Coppola, and stars Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and James Caan, as members of an infamous Italian American crime family.

The Godfather constantly makes all kinds of “best films of all times” lists, and currently holds a nearly perfect (98%) score on Rotten Tomatoes. It also won a number of prestigious awards, including the Academy Award for Best Picture and the Golden Globe for Best Director.