8 films that are considered iconic: list of the best

Some movies have become truly legendary. They have won the hearts of millions of viewers, and most importantly, they are always a pleasure to rewatch. A key factor in determining the best cult movies is the IMDb rating.

This important indicator of cinematic quality reflects the taste of the audience and is a stamp of popularity and general perception of films. OBOZ.UA has compiled a selection of the best cult films of all time.

The Lord of the Rings

• Year of release: 2001
• Genre: adventure, drama, action, fantasy
• IMDb rating: 8.9

The film adaptation of John Tolkien's novel has become a cult favorite. Frodo Baggins, an ordinary hobbit from the Shire, together with his friends Legolas, Gimli, Aragorn, Gandalf and other hobbits, go on a long journey to destroy a special ring that poses a great threat to the whole of Middle-earth. The third part of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King won 11 Academy Awards, including two Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director.

Pulp Fiction

• Year of release: 1994
• Genre: crime, drama, thriller, comedy
• IMDb rating: 8.9

Quentin Tarantino's film consists of intertwined plots that recreate the lives of different characters in the Los Angeles underworld. The film was highly praised by critics and audiences. Pulp Fiction has received many prestigious awards, including the Oscar for Best Screenplay.

Fight Club

• Year of release: 1999
• Genre: drama
• IMDb rating: 8.8

David Fincher made a successful adaptation of the novel of the same name by Chuck Palahniuk. The movie is often characterized as a "black comedy". This is a story about an ordinary manager who suffers from insomnia and other minor problems. Suddenly, he finds himself in the world of fight clubs, where he joins this brutal underground.

Forrest Gump

• Year of release: 1994
• Genre: romantic drama, drama, dark comedy
• IMDb rating: 8.8

Few people know that Forrest Gump is based on the novel of the same name by Winston Groom. The movie won six Academy Awards. Forrest Gump is a man with a low level of intelligence but a big heart. He had to live through a series of tragic and incredible events, including the Vietnam War and the civil rights movement. The film is characterized by deep philosophical themes that relate to important events and problems of modern society.

The Godfather

• Year of release: 1972
• Genre: drama, crime
• IMDb rating: 9.2

The mafia drama has become a cult in the world of cinema. Francis Ford Coppola directed the film based on the novel of the same name by Mario Puzo, The Godfather. The plot centers on the Corleone mafia family, which runs the criminal underground in New York.

The Shawshank Redemption

• Year of release: 1994
• Genre: drama, crime
• IMDb rating: 9.3

The film is based on Stephen's short story and tells the story of Andy Dufresne, who was unjustly convicted of murdering his wife and her lover. Andy is to serve a life sentence in Shawshank prison. The protagonist shows incredible character and strength of spirit and above all, he wants to be released.

Schindler's List

• Year of release: 1993
• Genre: drama, historical, biographical
• IMDb rating: 9.0

The military biographical drama directed by Steven Spielberg is based on real events. The film tells the story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved more than a thousand Jews from death during the Holocaust by using them as labor in his factories. Schindler's List has won seven Oscars, three Golden Globe statuettes, and two Grammys.

The Dark Knight

• Year of release: 2008
• Genre: drama, action, crime, thriller
• IMDb rating: 9.0

The film directed by Christopher Nolan is the second in the Batman trilogy. In the story, Batman, fulfilling his mission of fighting crime in Gotham, encounters his enemy, the Joker, portrayed by Heath Ledger. The film has been recognized by critics and audiences for its impressive special effects, interesting plot and incredible acting.

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