Of the many works that have been created in the world film industry, there are a number of films that are many people’s favorites.
These films are timeless, and always succeed in getting good reviews from film lovers because the quality presented is top notch.
There are many aspects that can determine the quality of a film. Starting from the number of viewers, audience reviews, to popularity on various official film platforms, such as IMDb.
The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) is a popular, trusted, and authoritative source of information, ratings, and reviews of works in the world film industry.
Periodically, this site conducts surveys on its users to choose the best films based on the values or ratings given.
Here are some of the best movies of all time based on IMDb ratings that have a rating of more than 9.0.
Best Movies Based on IMDb Ratings
1. The Shawshank Redemption (9.3)
One of the best movies of all time based on IMDb ratings is The Shawshank Redemption . This film tells the story of a former successful banker’s experience as a prisoner in the grim Shawshank prison, after being convicted of a crime he did not commit.
The film, starring Morgan Freeman and William Sadler, depicts the banker’s unique way of dealing with his new, torturous life. Along the way, he befriends fellow inmates, especially a wise long-term inmate named Red.
2. The Godfather (9.2)
The Godfather tells the story of the Corleone mafia family in New York headed by ‘Don’ Vito. One day, his rival wants to sell drugs and needs Vito’s influence, but he doesn’t want to do it.
The clash between Vito’s values and the new ways causes Michael, Vito’s youngest son who is a Marine, to turn against his entire family.
3. The Dark Knight (9.0)
One year after the events of Batman Begins (2005), Batman, Lieutenant James Gordon, and new District Attorney Harvey Dent have successfully captured the criminals plaguing Gotham City. Unfortunately, one day a mysterious and sadistic criminal mastermind known as “The Joker” appears and creates a new wave of chaos.
Batman’s fight against The Joker becomes deeply personal, forcing him to “face everything he believes in” and upgrade his technology to stop him. There’s also a love triangle developing between Bruce Wayne, Dent, and Rachel Dawes.
4. 12th Fail (9.0)
The next best movie of all time based on IMDb rating is 12th Fail . This movie tells the story of Manoj Kumar Sharma who comes from a Chambal village who considers cheating in exams to be a common thing.
He took his 12th standard exams and aimed for the peon job. Unfortunately, the strict supervision made Manoj cheat and he failed the exam.
One day, Manoj is helped by Dushyant Singh in a problem. Inspired by Dushyant’s honesty, Manoj starts looking up to him as an idol and wants to be like him.
The following year he cleared his 12th standard exams and dreamed of becoming a DSP officer. However, destiny brought Manoj to the world of UPSC, one of the toughest exams in the world.
5. Schindler’s List (9.0)
Oskar Schindler was an arrogant and greedy German businessman. He suddenly became someone who cared about humanity in the midst of the cruel Nazi Germany.
He felt compelled to turn his factory into a shelter for Jews. Based on the true story of Oskar Schindler who managed to save around 1100 Jews from being gassed at the Auschwitz concentration camp, this is one of the best historical biopics of all time.
6. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (9.0)
Starring Elijah Wood and Sean Astin, this film tells the story of the final confrontation between the forces of good and evil fighting for control of the future of Middle-earth.
Frodo and Sam reach Mordor in their quest to destroy the One Ring. Meanwhile, Aragorn leads the forces of good against Sauron’s evil forces in the stone city of Minas Tirith.
7. The Godfather Part II (9.0)
This is a sequel to the Corleone crime family. The story follows young Vito Corleone growing up in Sicily and New York in the 1910s.
Additionally, the film also follows Michael Corleone in the 1950s as he attempts to expand the family business to Las Vegas, Hollywood, and Cuba.
8. 12 Angry Men (9.0)
One of the best movies of all time based on IMDb rating above 9.0 is 12 Angry Men . This movie tells the story of a group of judges who enter the judge’s room to decide whether a young man is guilty or not in the case of his father’s murder.
The discussion of the case becomes a detective story that presents a series of clues that raise doubts, and a mini-drama of each judge’s prejudices and preconceptions about the trial.