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. 8 new

    The Thin Man

    1934, in 14 top lists Check
  2. 17 new

    Double Indemnity

    1944, in 37 top lists Check
  3. 25 new

    White Heat

    1949, in 15 top lists Check
  4. 29 new

    Gun Crazy

    1950, in 17 top lists Check
  5. 34 new

    On the Waterfront

    1954, in 32 top lists Check
  6. 38 new

    Some Like It Hot

    1959, in 35 top lists Check
  7. 39 new

    North by Northwest

    1959, in 30 top lists Check
  8. 41 new

    À bout de souffle

    1960 — a.k.a. Breathless, in 29 top lists Check
  9. 43 new

    To Kill a Mockingbird

    1962, in 18 top lists Check
  10. 45 new

    Bonnie and Clyde

    1967, in 28 top lists Check
  11. 46 new

    In the Heat of the Night

    1967, in 17 top lists Check
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Last updated on May 30, 2016; source