19.2IMDbRThe Godfather
1972
Top 7 Movies of the 1970s
The 1970s gave us The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and Duck, You Sucker — and the list runs deeper than its famous names. We ranked the 7 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.
7 movies · ranked by rating
Ranked movies
- 19.2IMDbR
29.0IMDbR
37.5IMDbPGDuck, You Sucker
1971
47.7IMDb18
57.0IMDb14+
66.6IMDbNC-17
75.3IMDbNC-17The Story of O
1975
Frequently asked questions
What is the best 1970s movie?
The Godfather (1972) tops our ranking of the best 1970s movies, based on a weighted blend of IMDb and TMDb ratings. The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and Duck, You Sucker round out the top picks.
How are these 1970s 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 1970s movies?
The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and Duck, You Sucker are among the very best 1970s movies, ranked by rating in the list above.