Top 10 Most Popular Hollywood Movies of All Time

Last Modified on 28th November, 2022

There are many mind-blowing movies so it’s a difficult task to list out only 10 of them. However, we have divided all of Hollywood into different genres. Without any further ado, let’s get into the list of the 10 Most Popular Hollywood Movies of all time, according to IMDb:

The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 movie that is based on a story of a guy named Andy Dufresne. American actor, Tim Robbins plays the role of Andy in the movie. Frank Darabont directed the movie while Stephen King and Frank himself wrote it.

Poster of The Shawshank Redemption
Caption: Poster of The Shawshank Redemption (Photo: Rotten Tomatoes)

In the movie, the character Andy goes to prison two times for the murder of his own wife and lover. During his time in prison, he became friends with a character named Red. The movie has been able to be people’s all-time favorite movie due to its story and the performances of the two leading actors.

The Godfather

Another audience’s all-time favorite movie is The Godfather. It is a 1972 crime movie whose story is based on Mario Puzo’s novel of the same name. The main character of the movie is Michael Corleone and Al Pacino portrayed it. The movie is all about a powerful Italian-American crime family.

Poster of The Godfather
Caption: Poster of The Godfather (Photo: Fruugo EG)

It was a huge success. Following the success, there are two sequels The Godfather Part II (1974) and The Godfather Part III (1990). The movie got on the list as the second greatest movie in Hollywood by the American Film Institute in the year 1990.

The Dark Knight

The Dark Knight is widely famous as one of the greatest films of all time. It is a 2008 superhero movie. Christopher Nolan directed it while Jonathan Nolan and Christopher himself screen wrote. The movie is the sequel to Batman Begins (2005). It has been able to receive universal acclaim from critics and audiences.

The Dark Knight's poster
Caption: The Dark Knight’s poster (Photo: Posterlounge)

The main character in this movie is Batman, the Joker, James Gordon, Alfred Pennyworth, and Harvey Dent. Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, and Aaron Eckhart portrayed these roles respectively. After its huge success, The Dark Knight Rises (2012) was released.

The Godfather: Part II

The Godfather: Part II is the sequel of The Godfather (1972). It is considered to be one of the greatest films of all time. It is an American epic crime film. Francis Ford Coppola directed and produced it in the year 1974. The movie portrays the early life and career of the father and son duo, Vito Corleone (father) and Michael Corleone (son). Robert De Niro portrayed Vito’s role while Al Pacino portrayed Michael’s role.

The Godfather: Part II's poster
Caption: The Godfather: Part II’s poster (Photo: IMDb)

After some years of the movie’s release, the movie got in the 10th position as the greatest film in American film history by the American Film Institute. The final sequel of the movie was released in the year 1990.

12 Angry Men

12 Angry Men is also one of the top Hollywood movies of all time. The movie is directed by Sidney Lumet while it was screen written by Reginald Rose in 1957. It is a courtroom drama-based movie that shows the story of the closing arguments in a murder trial of 12 juries.

Poster of 12 Angry Men
Caption: Poster of 12 Angry Men (Photo: Wikipedia)

The lead roles in the movie are portrayed by Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Ed Begley, E. G. Marshall, and Jack Warden. It was one of the hit movies as it was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry.

Schindler’s List

Schindler’s List is another 90’s movie that has become an all-time hit. The movie is based on an epic historical drama that was directed and produced by Steven Spielberg. Though it was written by Steven Zaillian, it is an adaptation of a novel, Schindler’s Ark. Oskar Schindler, the main character of this movie is portrayed by Liam Neeson.

Poster of Schindler's List
Caption: Poster of Schindler’s List (Photo: YouTube)

The movie shows the story of a German industrialist who saved many Polish-Jewish refugees by providing them jobs in his factories. The tone, acting, and performance of the movie have received universal critical acclaim this is also one of the Most Popular Hollywood Movies.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is also on the list of one of the greatest Hollywood movies ever. The director of the movie is Peter Jackson while Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Jackson screenplay it. This 2003 movie is the sequel and the final installment of The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Caption: Poster of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (Photo: Movies Anywhere)

It stars legendary actors like Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, and so on. The movie is an epic fantasy adventure that shows several visual effects, performances, action sequences, and costumes.

Pulp Fiction

Pulp Fiction is a 1994 crime movie that shows several stories of crime in Los Angeles. Quentin Tarantino wrote and directed the movie. The characters Vincent Vega, Jules Winnfield, Mia Wallace, and Winston Wolfe are portrayed by actors, John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, and Harvey Keitel respectively.

Poster of Pulp Fiction
Caption: Poster of Pulp Fiction (Photo: Films Vibez)

The movie mainly shows the story of two mob hitmen, a boxer, a gangster, and his wife in four tales of violence and redemption. From 1983 to 2008, it received the name of best movies from Entertainment Weekly.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is a 2001 epic fantasy adventure movie that shows the future of civilization rests in the fate of the One Ring. Peter Jackson is the director of this awesome movie. The story of this movie is based on the novel, The Fellowship of the Ring. The stars of the movie are Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, and so on.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Caption: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Photo: Movies Anywhere)

The movie became a hit as it received several numerous awards. Following the success of the movie, its sequels were released in 2002 and 2003. Also, the movie is famous as one of the greatest and most influential films ever made.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Most Popular Hollywood Movies Lastly, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly is been in the top most popular Hollywood movies of all time. It is a 1966 Italian movie which was directed by Sergio Leone while Luciano Vincenzoni screenplay the movie. The movie is all about two strangers who formed an uneasy partnership to find a fortune in gold buried in a remote cemetery.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly's Poster
Caption: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly’s Poster (Photo: Best Buy)

The main character in the movie is the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, and Eli Wallach portrayed these roles respectively. The movie is the final installment in the Dollars Trilogy.

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