19.0IMDbG12 Angry Men
1957
Top 10 Movies of the 1950s
The 1950s gave us 12 Angry Men, Seven Samurai and Rashomon — and the list runs deeper than its famous names. We ranked the 10 strongest films of the decade by weighted rating, spanning drama and crime to more, from 4 countries, with the official age rating noted for every pick.
10 movies · ranked by rating
Ranked movies
- 19.0IMDbG
28.6IMDbPGSeven Samurai
1954
38.1IMDbMRashomon
1950
48.0IMDbPGThe 400 Blows
1959
58.3IMDbPGIkiru
1952
68.1IMDbPG-13
78.6IMDbMNight and Fog
1956
88.2IMDbALA Man Escaped
1956
98.2IMDb16
108.2IMDb12Pather Panchali
1955
Frequently asked questions
What is the best 1950s movie?
12 Angry Men (1957) tops our ranking of the best 1950s movies, based on a weighted blend of IMDb and TMDb ratings. 12 Angry Men, Seven Samurai and Rashomon round out the top picks.
How are these 1950s movies ranked?
We rank by a weighted rating that combines IMDb and TMDb scores with how many people voted — so well-loved, widely-seen films rank above obscure titles with a high score from only a handful of votes. Every pick also shows its official age rating.
What are the best 1950s movies?
12 Angry Men, Seven Samurai and Rashomon are among the very best 1950s movies, ranked by rating in the list above.