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From mind-bending sci-fi sequels to biographical thrillers and animated masterpieces, here are is still buzzing about—and why you need to watch them immediately.

It's a cornerstone of "movie literacy," influencing almost every space-themed film that followed. 3. Jaws (1975) 7 hit movies hollywood

Before Jaws , summer was considered a dead zone for Hollywood releases. Spielberg changed that by creating a high-suspense "natural horror" film that terrified audiences into staying out of the water. Its simple yet iconic motif music and marketing strategy of wide theatrical release created the template for how modern hits are launched. 7. The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Director: Frank Darabont Significance: The top-rated movie by fans on IMDb for years Jaws (1975) Before Jaws , summer was considered

Heath Ledger’s posthumous Oscar-winning performance as the Joker elevated the superhero genre into serious drama. The Dark Knight proved that comic book movies could be dark, philosophical, and critically adored. Its IMAX sequences and practical effects set new technical standards. 1994. 2h 22m. R 82Metascore.

Endgame became the fastest film to reach $1 billion (just five days) and eventually grossed $2.798 billion worldwide, briefly claiming the title of highest-grossing film ever before Avatar reclaimed it. The film’s opening weekend alone ($1.2 billion globally) shattered every projection.

James Cameron’s epic romance and disaster film is a masterclass in cinematic scale and emotional resonance. Recreating the ill-fated 1912 maiden voyage of the RMS Titanic, the film juxtaposes a sweeping, fictional upstairs-downstairs romance between Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose DeWitt Bukater (Kate Winslet) against the stark, historical tragedy of the ship's sinking.

* The Godfather. 1972. 2h 55m. R 100Metascore. 9.2 (2.2M) Rate. ... * The Shawshank Redemption. 1994. 2h 22m. R 82Metascore. 9.3 ( IMDb IMDb Top 250 movies