The New York Times's Book of Movies

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This list is drawn from "The New York Times Book of Movies: The Essential 1,000 Films to See", published in 2019. It contains a selection of 1000 reviews that have been printed in The New York Times. The majority of movies in this book are among the "10 Best Films" chosen by New York Times critics at the end of each year.

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  1. 962 +3

    La fille du puisatier

    1940 — a.k.a. The Well-Digger's Daughter, in 2 top lists Check
  2. 875 +11

    The Thief of Bagdad

    1940, in 13 top lists Check
  3. 822 +7

    The Stars Look Down

    1940, in 2 top lists Check
  4. 787 +6

    The Shop Around the Corner

    1940, in 14 top lists Check
  5. 704 +7

    Rebecca

    1940, in 23 top lists Check
  6. 681 +6

    Pride and Prejudice

    1940, in 2 top lists Check
  7. 667 +6

    Pinocchio

    1940, in 15 top lists Check
  8. 660 +5

    The Philadelphia Story

    1940, in 22 top lists Check
  9. 638 +6

    Our Town

    1940, in 2 top lists Check
  10. 571 +11

    The Mortal Storm

    1940, in 4 top lists Check
  11. 495 +10

    The Long Voyage Home

    1940, in 4 top lists Check
  12. 469 +8

    The Letter

    1940, in 5 top lists Check
  13. 382 +15

    His Girl Friday

    1940, in 22 top lists Check
  14. 348 +10

    The Great McGinty

    1940, in 4 top lists Check
  15. 346 +10

    The Great Dictator

    1940, in 25 top lists Check
  16. 345 +10

    The Grapes of Wrath

    1940, in 24 top lists Check
  17. 273 +10

    Fantasia

    1940, in 20 top lists Check
  18. 59 +8

    The Bank Dick

    1940, in 8 top lists Check
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Last updated on Dec 31, 2019 by joachimt; source