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1. The Thin Red Line. 1998 2h 50m R. 7.6 (200K) Rate. 78 Metascore. Adaptation of James Jones' autobiographical 1962 novel, focusing on the conflict at Guadalcanal during the second World War. Director Terrence Malick Stars Jim Caviezel Sean Penn Nick Nolte.
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- 'War and Peace' (1966) Directed by Sergey Bondarchuk. The only way to properly adapt Leo Tolstoy's mammoth novel War and Peace is to make it as epic an epic movie as possible.
- 'Once Upon a Time in America' (1984) Directed by Sergio Leone. It's always difficult to rank the movies of Sergio Leone, even if there were only seven feature films he ended up directing during his regrettably short filmmaking career.
- 'Giant' (1956) Directed by George Stevens. Is there a better name for an epic movie than Giant? This classic from the 1950s certainly earns the right to be called such a thing, because Giant's undeniably huge when it comes to both its runtime and scope.
- 'Patton' (1970) Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. Even if the central performance from George C. Scott was the only part of Patton that was any good, it would still hold up as a biographical war movie worth watching, because he really is that magnetic in the title role.
4 days ago · We present you with an expertly curated list featuring the best epic movies that have ever graced the silver screen. Our selection includes films that have captured the hearts of audiences, elevated the art of filmmaking, and secured their spots within the pantheon of classics.
2 days ago · Welcome to the 300 highest-rated best movies of all time, as reviewed and selected by Tomatometer-approved critics and Rotten Tomatoes users. 1. 99% L.A. Confidential (1997) 2. 97% The...
- 25 Ben-Hur
- 24 Gangs of New York
- 23 Until The End of The World
- 22 Heaven’s Gate
- 21 1917
- 20 Reds
- 19 How The West Was Won
- 18 Dunkirk
- 17 The Bridge on The River Kwai
This religious epic set in the times of Christ finds Charlton Heston as Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish aristocrat. After being betrayed by his Roman friend, Ben-Hur is subsequently enslaved and his family imprisoned. But, after proving his mettle during a daring escape, a subsequent career in the chariot races may grant Ben-Hur an opportunity for redempti...
Martin Scorsese has made a name for himself with his masterful portrayal of stories of humanity through his decades-long career, and Gangs of New Yorkis no different. This historical epic drama is set in New York circa 1863 in the Five Points slum, where an Irish man, Amsterdam Vallon (Leonardo DiCaprio), tries to hunt down his father's killer, Wil...
Epics have had a repetitive issue in post-production and release: length. Studios have taken auteurs to situations where their vision finds itself compromised by commercial arrangements. Unfortunately, many have been re-edited and drastically cut by studios, but eventually (and thankfully), some of these films are ultimately released as director's ...
After director Michael Cimino’s success with The Deer Hunter, his next project, Heaven’s Gate,was set out to be even bigger. This epic Western film sees Kris Kristofferson donning the role of Averill, a Wyoming sheriff, who is caught in the middle of a tense conflict. When the residents of Johnson County — comprised of financially poor immigrants a...
War epics are as much a commonality in Hollywood as they are an essentiality. What better way to look back on some of humanity's most haunting chapters than through a captivating tale that hooks people into paying attention to those stories, right? However, such commonality also makes it harder for a lot of these movies to have a lasting effect on ...
Warren Beatty’s second directorial effort shoots for the stars and delivers. Reds is the story of an American journalist turned politician, John Reed (Beatty). His coverage and commitment to the Russian Revolution, political activism in America, and complicated relationship with Louise Bryant (Diane Keaton) are interwoven alongside witness intervie...
Some films really live up to their name, others are quite literally their name. How the West Was Wonis a gigantic film detailing how the myth of the Old West came to be, seen through the eyes of a pioneer family. Released in 1962, the film sees an ensemble cast playing numerous family members at different stages in their life, with the family livin...
When it comes to war epics, the list can not be completed without mentioning Christopher Nolan's historical masterpiece, Dunkirk. Based on the World War II Dunkirk evacuation, the movie maximizes its rich cinematography and production value to give shape to Nolan's fully realized vision of an intense crisis with numerous lives at stake. Based on th...
If William Wyler molded the epic genre, David Lean polished it to perfection. The Bridge on the River Kwaisees William Holden and Alec Guinness as the respective leaders of American and British POWs in WWII being forced to build a bridge for the Japanese. As plans to blow it up emerge, one of them has developed pride in his creation, and will try t...
The 25 Greatest Epic Movies of All Time. by joejoy85bc • Created 11 years ago • Modified 5 years ago. List activity. 49K views. 56 this week. Create a new list. List your movie, TV & celebrity picks. 25 titles. Sort by List order. 1. Lawrence of Arabia. 1962 3h 38m PG. 8.3 (316K) Rate. 100 Metascore.
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Aug 27, 2023 · A list of the most memorable and spectacular films from the past two decades, ranging from historical dramas to fantasy adventures. From 300 to Gladiator, these movies showcase the epic genre's power and diversity.
