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. 22 +7

    America America

    1963, in 7 top lists Check
  2. 50 +6

    Baby Doll

    1956, in 6 top lists Check
  3. 243 +16

    East of Eden

    1955, in 11 top lists Check
  4. 266 +12

    A Face in the Crowd

    1957, in 14 top lists Check
  5. 625 +4

    On the Waterfront

    1954, in 32 top lists Check
  6. 813 +7

    Splendor in the Grass

    1961, in 7 top lists Check
  7. 838 +8

    A Streetcar Named Desire

    1951, in 15 top lists Check
  8. 915 +6

    A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

    1945, in 6 top lists Check
  9. 945 +6

    Viva Zapata!

    1952, in 2 top lists Check
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Last updated on Dec 31, 2019 by joachimt; source