The Essentials: 52 Must-See Movies and Why They Matter

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"Showcasing 52 Essential films from the golden age to the present, Turner Classic Movies invites you into a world filled with stirring performances, dazzling musical numbers, and bold directorial visions that mark the greatest moments in film history. These are movies that define what it means to be a classic."!

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  1. 5 new

    King Kong

    1933, in 26 top lists Check
  2. 33 new

    Shichinin no samurai

    1954 — a.k.a. Seven Samurai, in 36 top lists Check
  3. 37 new

    The Searchers

    1956, in 26 top lists Check
  4. 38 new

    Some Like It Hot

    1959, in 35 top lists Check
  5. 39 new

    North by Northwest

    1959, in 30 top lists Check
  6. 40 new

    Ben-Hur

    1959, in 22 top lists Check
  7. 42 new

    Lawrence of Arabia

    1962, in 40 top lists Check
  8. 49 new

    Jaws

    1975, in 29 top lists Check
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Last updated on May 30, 2016; source