Steven Spielberg Movies Ranked From Worst to Best

Every Steven Spielberg movie from 1968 to 2018 ranked from worst to best. That is 34 films over 50 years.

[@srini1635]

For me, his best work was "Duel". I still have nightmares of being chased by "that truck".

[@preving]

Jaws reminded him of Duel

[@purselmer5931]

Recently heard he thought of Duel as Jaw's sequel. I personally could not get through it.

[@PanglossDr]

I agree, surprised it wasn't on this list.

[@purselmer5931]

@@PanglossDr It was.

[@ivarandreassen3209]

@@PanglossDr It was no 25, but I would put it way higher. Simple but incedible movie.

[@house-at-home]

1977 - at the age of 12 I saw Close Encouters. It was my first film by Steven Spielberg. Since then, this name has accompanied me through a wonderful time in the cinema. All the emotions you can imagine, experienced in the cinema with films by Steven Spielberg. Incomparable and unmatched. A life's work that is second to none.

[@tiberius677]

Empire of the Sun was one of my favorite movies as a kid. I still watch it every once in a while.

[@WoodyGamesUK]

Duel is one of my favourite Spielberg movies, I don't think it deserves the top spot because there are so many more ambitious and iconic movies, but definitely top 10.

[@paologagliardi6205]

I totally agree.

[@magdycomics]

I second this 👍🏽

[@somber8233]

I just watched it for the first time a couple days ago after feeling in the mood for such a movie after watching Unhinged with Russel Crowe. I have to say I was not disappointed.

[@drhmufti]

Even his ‘worst’ is miles better than the best of many directors.

[@filmranker6092]

Absolutely!

[@coolkid7151]

I think his best is not that good lol very overrated

[@briansmith1652]

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[@colderbeer]

WRONG......there's plenty of real stinkers on this list.

[@gkroll8467]

Et number one ? you fucking shill go kiss ass some where else

[@peetie3970]

Arguably the movie with the most effect on people is Jaws I watched it when I was 14 years old and yet kept me out of the ocean except for ankle-deep water and I'm sure many others feel the same way

[@johnmc3862]

It’s a true classic.

[@HenryPPMN]

Awesome list! When Saving Private Ryan is #7, you know you’ve had one legendary career

[@coolkid7151]

That movie sucks

[@HenryPPMN]

@@coolkid7151 incorrect

[@briansmith1652]

@@coolkid7151 If you don’t like movies why are you watching this?

[@anthonycaruso8443]

The movie was ok.Not that great.His liberal version of stuff.

[@jhutfre4855]

@@coolkid7151 ☺☺ You don't have a clue. His best movie.

[@DanielEastland]

"Best Spielberg movie" for each person depends a lot on what age they were when they saw the films. So many of his movies are written for those who have just left childhood behind or those with a palpable nostalgia for a specific era.

[@valou-scaling]

I feel like the Adventure of Tintin was ahead of its time. This is a pure adventure movie, with Spielberg delivering his most ambitious directing so far. Still waiting for the second one

[@gkroll8467]

This kid is a punk no taste Jurassic shit is fucking horrible not that people go see it for the acting kids were so bad the lost world has more effects better film but again the acting is shit Jew commie got enough money fucking retire okay punk it’s past ya bed time time to sleep in your parents basement Williams score is the worst sappy shit

[@goatcheese4me]

Minority Report needs to be higher than 17. That was a solid movie and arguably a top 10. I also would have put Saving Private Ryan higher merely on the impact that it made to veterans and families.

[@suarezguy]

Didn't like Minority Report, a lot of the plot felt forced, acting just OK.

[@edbudd1885]

In RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, Marion Ravenwood was played by Karen Allen, not “Kate” Allen as stated in the video.

[@stevenprice8253]

At least he didn't call her "Woody" Allen

[@davidpar2]

He seemed to be conflating Karen Allen and Kate Capshaw

[@TheTruthfulAsshole]

It really is Schindler's List. Gets more prolific as you mature and appreciate dialogue, cinematography & performances.

[@jaichawynski9831]

It’s his Magnum Opus. The most personal film, the one that finally got him that coveted best director Oscar. My personal favourite is E.T. but I can’t deny the sheer importance and magnitude of Schindler’s List.

[@GuonMr]

Schindler's List is a great movie but as realistic as it is one aspect wasn't shown & that was the SS kapos collaborators that wasn't show in the film.

[@davemathews7890]

A lot of people criticized Schindler's List, but you have to consider that this film is how people in the future are probably going to remember the Holocaust. When people ask, "Did this really happen?" they'll have this film to watch, one that pulls no punches in describing historical fact. In my opinion, Spielberg made a few mistakes (girl in the red jacket, color ending, sentimental speech at the end) but the film is nevertheless a master work by one of the greatest of American directors. The man may be inclined to tack happy endings on his films, but there is no denying that he's a supreme film artist.

[@tricko8000]

I think that's his best film, but my favorite is Jaws

[@knotwilg3596]

He most likely is THE box office champion of all times, with his characteristic combination of special effects and fairy tale stories. His overt search for the emotional impact has certainly influenced other classics like Titanic. One movie is different: Jaws. Here he does a lot with very little. That's the true masterpiece.

[@rollertoaster]

Temple of doom is my favorite Spielberg movie. I totally dig it’s dark tone and isolation from the other two.

[@suarezguy]

Love Raiders but also love Temple including that it was a lot less "episodic" and made that work too.

[@benedickdanganan420]

I love 'The Terminal', it's not that bad.

[@filmranker6092]

I know a few folks who do. Same with a lot I put in the low tiers. That's just how good Spielberg is.

[@TeamCat1128]

I loved this movie too.

[@FacelessUnicyclist]

@@filmranker6092 I LOVED War Horse, I was upset to see it a bit low, but I respect your opinion.

[@virdixxii8341]

One of my favourites

[@bratosin1]

The terminal is one of best amazing movie, top 5 Spielberg

[@Nightcrawler77]

1. Last Crusade 2. Raiders of the lost ark 3. Jaws 4. Temple of Doom 5. Catch me if you can 6. Jurassic Park 7. Saving Private Ryan 8. Schindlers List 9. Minority Report 10. Duel Honorable mention: Lost World Yes, I am an Indiana Jones fan

[@sameeknowsitall]

im also a indy fan

[@sameeknowsitall]

also i would put part one of indiana jones first but its your opininon i agree jaws is better then then part two of ij jurasic parck better then catch me if you can (opinion)

[@space_monkey5662]

Hey indie is my second fav film franchise

[@suarezguy]

Thought Minority Report was mostly a big misfire.

[@mikaelbouchet9479]

I think one big component of why these movies are amazing is also the soundtracks by John Williams. Modern Mozart.

[@fazrilabrarpurnomo2146]

My Top 5 Steven Spielberg's Movie: 1. Jurassic Park 2. Raiders of the Lost Ark 3. Ready Player One 4. Jaws 5. E.T the Extra-Terrestrial

[@filmranker6092]

Solid top 5!

[@fazrilabrarpurnomo2146]

@@filmranker6092 Thank you

[@Hunter87788]

You seriously think ready plat one is better than JAWS, catch me if you can, Schinder's List and Saving Private Ryan.. 🤦

[@meisterlymanu5214]

No one does magic dust like SS. Some say he over does it but when it works, no one does cinema like him if escapism is your thing. The Jaws singing scene, most of ET, the early UFO encounters in Third Kind, the first 30 mins of War Worlds, the rolling ball in Raiders, the approaching storm in Poltergeist (we all know he directed it), and the Lincoln letter scene in Ryan. There are better directors perhaps, but no one better when you want magic dust.

[@andreraymond6860]

I'm glad someone said it. Yeah. Potergeist is Spielberg through and through.

[@MFitz12]

Always loved the fact the real life age difference between Harrison Ford and Sean Connery is 3 years. Hi dad!

[@meropetied]

I've never ever read or heard anyone in 33 years say Last Crusade was too much like Raiders. But I also rate it over Raiders. Both would be in my top 5 on this list though too, up there with Jaws and Jurassic Park.

[@Pidabred1]

Schindler's List is his masterpiece, and the Oscars(7) prove it.

[@winterbird4447]

Oscars prove very little.

[@jillyapple1]

Q: Do you remember the first time you saw that Brachiosaurus come into view to John William's incredible score? A: Yes, yes I do. I was 7 years old, watching it in theaters, and while later parts of the movie had me crawling into Dad's lap and hiding against his chest, that part took my breath away and made me want to cry from how beautiful it was.

[@muhamadfawwaznorrashid5472]

My Top 3's 1. Schindler's List 2. Catch Me If You Can 3. Ready Player One

[@filmranker6092]

A brave top 3. I appreciate the love for Catch Me if You Can

[@davidhopper9793]

@@filmranker6092 ready power wine wasn’t that good

[@ej__1585]

@@davidhopper9793 what’s ready power wine?

[@fernandogaeta3651]

I love steven Spielberg he's one of my favorite directors of all time and it was so hard to pick 10 of my favorite movies that he made. 10. The last crusade 9. Catch me if you can 8. Close encounters of the third kind 7. E.T the extra terrestrial 6. Schindler's list 5. Hook 4. Saving private Ryan 3. Jurassic park 2. Raiders of the lost ark 1. Jaws

[@filmranker6092]

That is a fair list. Even though I have Hook a lot lower, I have such a big place in my heart for it.

[@clash79]

Jaws #1 is a no brainer to me, although I get why some would out Schindler higher. How many good historical dramas are there? How many great shark movies that are also considerably deeper than most summer blockbusters. Which this is considered the first of

[@Reeplay7]

Hook before Schindlers list? LOL

[@yannisgk]

schindler was somewhat boring (i haven't seen hook btw)@@Reeplay7

[@ronricherson6685]

Those bikes taking off in E.T. would have been laughed at without John Williams best moment ever. Notice how Spielberg's best movies are also Williams finest too?

[@beesnort3163]

Color purple and Schindlers list. Two of the greatest movies in history.

[@klausweasley]

"A.I." is a top 5 masterpiece from him. People who think that ending was bad, I find, mostly didn't get the point of the film.

[@beethoven2351]

Wonderful video! I'm ashamed to say I haven't seen all these movies, but I would agree with your top 10. The only change I'd make is to move Schindler's List to the top. This isn't just an amazing movie, it's probably the most important movie ever made. Keep up the good work!

[@janejeffries2152]

It was the first of his films that kick started his career off and it was the first ever film to be called a blockbuster and it should be the first on the list not number 3. I can never get bored with this film ever ... JAWS his masterpiece!!

[@christopherwebb3517]

Hollywood studios will often release two or more movies with similar plots or themes at around the same time (example: Armageddon/Deep Impact, Saving Private Ryan/The Thin Red Line). I think the reason Empire of the Sun is so overlooked is due to it being released around the same time as The Last Emperor - a similar themed movie that received more love from the critics.

[@davemathews7890]

The Last Emperor was a better film, too. On a political level alone, I didn't understand what Spielberg was trying to say in Empire of the Sun.

[@jeffrenfroe91]

I'm glad you ranked Close Encounters in the top 5. It frustrates me when this movie gets downgraded. I can't disagree with the placement of the movies ahead of it. But I saw Close Encounters at the drive-in when I was very young. It terrified and amazed me. I personally would place it 2nd to ET, but probably based mainly on nostalgia.

[@markjamie4002]

He ranked it 6th.

[@JakeKoenig]

He didn't rank it in the Top 5, genius. You should've stayed awake in 1st grade math class.

[@benisrael2948]

I noticed that Tom Hanks has been in quite a few of Steven Spielberg films

[@Michaela1942]

I was working in Media Relations at Columbia Pictures in the 1980s and in 1982-83 we took every prize for our triple fantastic films of Tootsie, Gandhi and Das Boot (pronounced Boat BTW). Many of us were invited to a birthday party for the son of top executive of Universal (who shall be nameless). The son had been working in our department for experience. Later in the evening, I walked into the kitchen where said top Universal executive took me (a mere publicist BTW) and began haranguing me about the fact that Gandhi had taking all the Academy awards and ET got nothing. I'm sure he was taking his frustration out on me since he couldn't yell at the head of Columbia Pictures (Frank Price). It was unnerving and very surreal. And, may I say that I believe Gandhi deserved all the accolades it got and I was proud to work with Richard Attenborough who was a truly great and exceptional man. Oh, and in the early 1960s, Steven Spielberg was my brother's roommate at Long Beach State Univ before Spielberg switched to USC. Back then, he always looked like a film was running in his mind and that he found the life around him to be secondary. I never would have predicted his great and deserved rise to fame.

[@shoshawty2]

Just saw 1941 for the first time and I think it's really underrated, the extended version is great and I love the sheer scope and audacity of it. The cast is legendary, the gags go for broke and come a mile a minute, and the visuals are absolutely incredible. Those shots of the tank driving through the paint factory and the house falling off a cliff...I've never seen anything like it.

[@noemiapereira6670]

everytime I see this "ranking" stuff or a commentary about spilberg's work, I know that 1941 would always be used as the "cautionary tale" and yet... I love that movie. I watched it when I was a kid and laughed from the very first scene (we were a bit confused my mother had rented the wrong movie), to stupid jokes as "it's going it''s going it's going" or "give me a break" or "he is to tall to be a jap" and I could go on and on. The fight, them throwing sailers and army men to each side always will crack me up, and the despair of the mother grabbing that jar while the house fall off the cliff... It is a masterpiece, and no one will ever change my mind.

[@shoshawty2]

@@noemiapereira6670 "YOU...have a serious wardrobe problem, kid."

[@andersonengland9730]

Yeah I was a bit upset to see it so low on here, that movie is fantastic and just so hilarious

[@MisterRlGHT]

Those effects were great because they cost the equivalent of a small nation's GDP -- if memory serves, 1941 was the most expensive comedy ever made in its day and held that title for many years afterward.

[@draganbratavic8110]

I watch 1941 when I was kid. Last year I saw it again. It's really Spielberg bad movies. Not funny. Btw, I watch again because i like Nancy Allen.

[@dianalee3059]

Far as I’m concerned there are NO “worst” when it comes to Spielberg

[@13strong]

I just started watching Bridge of Spies for the first time and was happy to see it was co-written by the Coen Brothers. Wow.

[@filmranker6092]

It is a really terrific surprise of a film.

[@Er_Guille]

@@filmranker6092 It all depends, at least, I think so. If you have read the book and then you heard SS was making a movie out of it, you had to have great expectations. Happened to me and boy, was I not dissapointed.

[@carastone3473]

Spielberg has made SO many GREAT movies and only a few that weren't so great.

[@LBO3410]

Overall, I take my hat off to this ranking. It’s not an easy thing to rank a filmography such as Spielberg’s, but you did a great job. The only strong objection I had was the placement of “The Color Purple,” which you placed No. 11th. I would’ve swapped it out with “Indiana Jones Last Crusade”just because it represented, as you correctly pointed out, was Spielberg‘s first attempt at pure dramatic story telling. I can remember seeing it with my mother and walking out at the end with both of us in tears. It was such a tremendously great film. It’s also easily ranks as one of the worst examples of the Academy Awards getting it so profoundly wrong, with an amazing 11 Oscar nominations and 11 snubs - bloody outrageous!!

[@debandmike3380]

where is poltergeist

[@krisannasmeby]

My favorite movie for years has been A.I. and I love the terminal, didn’t even know he directed it until now

[@filmranker6092]

It says a lot about how good he is that TheTerminal can be near the bottom of someone's list and near the top of someone else's. Over 30 movies and ALL of them are someone's favourite

[@jessebrucepinkman9834]

5. Indiana Jones and the last crusade 10/10 4. Jaws 10/10 3. Saving Private Ryan 10/10 2. Jurassic Park 11/10 1. Schindler’s list 15/10. The most depressing yet beautiful film I’ve ever seen

[@HucksPopCultureCafe]

Not gonna lie, I’m ok with this list. I’m very happy you put Always as high as you did as many people say it’s not that good. I personally love the film. Overall, great job!

[@dontknowwho1369]

War horse is so underrated, it's amazingly emotional and I loved the story

[@MatthewGhirardi]

Guess what, Steven Spielberg is directing a new movie called West Side Story (which is a remake), my cousin Ben Cook is in it as Mouthpiece

[@janebarry-fraundorf4623]

The new 2021 Steven Spielberg Directed Movie version of West Side Story is BRILLIANT and yes, Ben Cook is TERRIFIC in it, (as is everyone else)! How AWESOMELY COOL that he's your Cousin, Matthew!! He's VERY talented and seems like a great guy, too!!

[@samanthacline1265]

Even his “worst” movies are still watchable. Compared to bad movies by other directors, Spielberg’s “bad” movies are still watchable. I will happily re-watch The Terminal.

[@richardenglish2195]

Empire of the Sun is my favourite. Such a powerful, wonderous film.

[@mysticalplatypus87]

I commend you sir on your list, it’s great to hear other people’s opinions regardless of whether you agree or not.

[@goodgood9955]

Jaws should be #1. It has had the greatest effect, saving many lives by scaring the heck out of swimmers and making them stay in shallower waters, thereby preventing deaths by drowning.

[@stratrovarius]

Spielberg makes the most rewatchable movies....War of the worlds included.

[@kenbagwell8551]

yea, he underrated War of the Worlds quite a bit. It was extraordinarily realistic and scary.

[@KKohl]

Now when I look at the ripples in a glass of water, the feeling is never the same again. The thought goes to the dinosaur

[@moes_film]

"some of the formative films of our childhood." Indeed.

[@kevinmcardle4087]

Good list.. my top 5: 1. Jaws 2. Raiders of the lost ark 3. Close encounters of the third kind 4. Jurassic park 5. Minority report And he definitely helped out with Polrergeist, which would be #6 if it was made official. Duel rules too. And The Post. And Dicaprio. Too many good movies... 🤯

[@corner559]

Um, no. Just no.

[@bullsoftexas]

Well done! Your reviews were concise and excellent!

[@ChrisTopher-vs9zz]

your writing is outstanding, i subscribed of course -- can't figure out why so few have (so far!)

[@RichardDicksondlyrch68]

25 years later and people still not getting just how dark the ending of A.I. actually is....

[@Heathaze813]

1941 was way better than the ranking. Very unique comedy and is watchable many times.

[@CarlinConnolly]

"childhood in a bottle"... perfect.

[@SPQSpartacus]

I was 8 when I saw ET. I loved it, it was the best movie ever. Now I am 48, and know quite a lot more about making movies and the language of cinema. I love it and it is the best movie ever. Great list, and a deserved #1.

[@AlmightyBruce]

5: Saving Private Ryan 4: Schindler’s List 3: E.T: The Extra Terrestrial 2: Jaws 1: “Indiana Jones Trilogy”

[@cfbilly70]

10 BEST Spielberg: 1. Jaws 2. Schindlers List 3. Close Encounters 4. Raiders 5. Jurassic Park 6. Ready Player One 7. Saving Private Ryan 8. Catch Me If You Can 9. Lincoln 10. E.T. (been so many years, have to rewatch before I can give it it's rightful place) 3 FAVORITES 1. Ready Player One 2. Jurassic Park 3. Raiders

[@filmranker6092]

Ready Player One doesn't get the love it deserves. It's such a great example of capturing the spirit of the book without going frame for frame.

[@cfbilly70]

@@filmranker6092 have the book, just haven't dove into it yet. That movie blew my mind, I enjoyed watching it so much. If you really love movies, you cannot dislike this movie.

[@bigtalk2598]

I have 6 children, and I rented Schindler's List when most of them were little. I was watching it by myself, enjoying it, until the scene when the young child was executed by being shot in the head. It's the only movie I ever had to stop watching due to my emotions getting the best of me. I wept like a little boy after seeing that, and probably will again if I ever try to rewatch that movie.

[@exhaustguy]

Schindler's List is easily the greatest one watch movie in history. I am not sure I have watched it a second time.

[@barbarawilson958]

I try to watch my Essential list every year. Schindler's list in on that list.

[@yannisgk]

seeing the title of this video, i didn't think that e.t. would be chosen as his best film....it's my favourite movie of all time...i still view it pleasurably and i'm 50 years old!!!very good ranking....i'm subscribed!!!

[@andreaferrero6533]

Minority report is my favourite. Incredible work to summarize 34 movies in 22 minutes!

[@maryswovik9708]

Ranking Ready Player One that highly (ahead of Amistad?!) is wild...

[@frankmorelli9366]

Great list! Not an easy task. Spielberg is my absolute favorite director! Here’s my ranking: 1. Schindler’s List 2. Jaws 3. Saving Private Ryan 4. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 5. Lincoln 6. Jurassic Park 7. The Color Purple 8. Raiders of the Lost Ark 9. Catch Me if You Can 10. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 11. The Fabelmans 12. Ready Player One 13. Minority Report 14. Bridge of Spies 15. West Side Story 16. Close Encounters of the Third Kind 17. War Horse 18. The Post 19. Hook 20. Amistad 21. War of the Worlds 22. A.I. Artificial Intelligence 23. Munich 24. The Adventures of Tintin 25. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 26. Duel 27. Empire of the Sun 28. Always 29. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull 30. The Terminal 31. The BFG 32. The Lost World: Jurassic Park 33. The Sugarland Express 34. Twilight Zone: The Movie 35. 1941 To be clear, the first 13 are all among my favorite movies, and I like all of these films except for 1941.

[@jamesalexander5623]

Your List is Better!

[@frankmorelli9366]

@@jamesalexander5623 Thanks!

[@jpetersgoyanks]

The Post & Amistad got done a little dirty on this list. That said, an oeuvre as deep as his means that it’s gonna feel like some films got done dirty.

[@shashankvchari900]

Great list I sould say my top 5 would be #5 Saving Private Ryan #4 Indiana Jones and the last crusade #3 Close Encounters of the Third kinf #2 Schindlers List #1 Jaws

[@filmranker6092]

Solid top 5!

[@janejeffries2152]

I am a bit confused why Goonies was left out, he did the story, he owns the film and sean astin said he co produced it, I'd put it in the top 5 for sure!

[@johnnycalvino7490]

The Goonies was directed by Richard Donner, it was not a Spielberg movie.

[@rheffner3]

Good video. But his best was Jaws. Seen it many times. Never tire of it. And the first big summer blockbuster that changed the whole movie biz.

[@janejeffries2152]

When you have produced a film that nobody gets tired of and ends up knowing every piece of dialogue in it you know you've produced your best Couldn't agree more!

[@Shah-of-the-Shinebox]

10. Catch Me If You Can (good but a little too fun for it's own good) 9. Bridge of Spies (good cold war drama, perhaps a little too preachy) 8. Lincoln (great historic piece, very engaging) 7. Jurassic Park (it's got dinosaurs. Need I say more) 6. Close Encounters of the Third Kind (probably his most larger than life sci fi film) 5. Raiders of the Lost Ark (best of the Indy movies, by far best action adventure film ever) 4. Saving Private Ryan (by far the best and most realistic war film ever made) 3. E.T. (untouchable classic) 2. Jaws (first and greatest blockbuster ever) 1. Schindler's List (Spielberg comes of age and teaches a powerful history lesson)

[@coolkid7151]

“Best and most realistic war movie” has got to be a damn joke

[@suarezguy]

My favorites are Catch Me If You Can (thought it really walked the line between fun and drama) and Schindler's List.

[@joshuasiegal]

Munich not being a top 10 movie is criminal

[@adamstevens2048]

Great video! Very good choice of rankings. I probably would have placed Saving Private Ryan a bit higher though!

[@filmranker6092]

That top 10 was a really tough call. He had too many phenomenal films. Also thanks!

[@theshaysmithwicks9581]

I'm not really a Spielberg fan and I have not seen many of his movies, but here is my ranking of what I have seen: 1: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (10/10) 2: Raiders of the Lost Ark (9/10) 3: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (8/10) 4: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (7/10) 5: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (7/10) 6: Jaws (6/10) 7: Ready Player One (6/10) 8: Catch Me If You Can (6/10) 9: The BFG (5/10) 10: Jurassic Park (5/10)

[@joewhitehead3]

That’s a good amount of his movies

[@tricko8000]

Jaws a 6/10?? Jurassic Park a 5/10??? Are you mentally challenged or something?

[@kthx1138]

I'd put Raiders up top at #1. Even though it's a "genre" piece, Spielberg elevates it to genius with his pure visual imagination, kinetic movement and the expert pace of Lawrence Kasdan's script.

[@coolkid7151]

Except one problem is it’s boring as hell

[@coolkid7151]

Also I’ve never heard someone say “kinetic movement” lol little bit redundant. What does that even mean?

[@TheScholesEra]

@@coolkid7151 Raiders of the lost ark boring? Cheer up, it's fucking epic.

[@wccross4147]

Whereas I might move specific movies up or down in the list, I fully appreciate hearing someone's thoughts on the ranking of perhaps the most beloved director of our time. I for one can't pick my favorite child...

[@NickyDiamond44]

I’m surprised so many rank Jurassic Park over Saving Private Ryan. CGI dinosaurs over what’s probably the greatest war movie of all time? To each their own.

[@thedemonthatchasedyouupyou1747]

Haven't seen all of them 1.) Schindler's List 2.) Jaws 3.) E.T: The Extra Terrestrial 4.) Catch Me If You Can 5.) Jurassic Park 6.) The Last Crusade 7.) Saving Private Ryan 8.) Raiders of the Lost Ark 9.) Minority Report 10.) Close Encounters of the Third Kind 11.) Temple of Doom 12.) Ready Player One

[@filmranker6092]

Great list

[@suarezguy]

Thought Minority Report was mostly misfire.

[@zubairrazzaq6271]

One of the Greatest movie makers in Hollywood history wonderful list amazing person is Hollywood 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@user-xq5nb6ko1k]

I am a Japanese guy. I wached EMPIRE OF THE SUN in my early teen. I found then that Spielberg could create such a movie as well as Indiana Jones or E.T. I love the film.

[@a.koepke3523]

"Jaws" is the best movie ever.👍

[@debandmike3380]

I cannot believe poltergeist was not mentioned that and jaws are among my favorite movies of all time

[@christopherpope1800]

I bet the people who made bigger boats when this movie came out, are eternally grateful to Spielberg.

[@Indeeee]

My ranking will be:-(Not counting Twilight Zone) 33. 1941 32. Amblin 31. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal skull 30. Always 29. The Terminal 28. The Sugarland Express 27. The BFG 26. War of the Worlds 25. The Post 24. Ready Player One 23. Amistad 22. The Adventures of Tintin:The Secret of the Unicorn 21. A.I.Artificial Intelligence 20. War Horse 19. Hook 18. Empire of the Sun 17. The Lost World:Jurassic Park 16. The Color Purple 15. Duel 14. Lincoln 13. Bridge of Spies 12. Munich 11. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 10. Minority Report 09. Close Encounters of the Third kind 08. Catch me if you can 07. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 06. ET:The Extra Terrestrial 05. Saving Private Ryan 04. Schindler's List 03. Jaws 02. Raiders of the Lost Ark 01. Jurassic Park

[@filmranker6092]

Nice. I really can't fault this.

[@janebarry-fraundorf4623]

No West Side Story 2021?! It was BRILLIANT and I DEFINITELY place it up there in the Top 3, if not NUMBER 1! Unless you haven't seen it yet?!

[@johndean4727]

@@filmranker6092 He is like George Lucas both a national treasure.

[@hellion7514]

Based on your rankings, you should change your YT handle from Indiana Jones to Alan Grant 😂

[@suarezguy]

Didn't think Crystal Skull was that bad, it was much more Lucas's film but for that (and its other/related challenges, being a sequel nearly 20 years later, pretty much having to have a lot of CGI, taking Indiana Jones to the '50s) still pretty impressive and fun.

[@real10002]

My top films (I haven't seen Schindlers list) 6. Close encounters of the third kind 5. E.T 4. Saving private Ryan 3. Jaws 2. Jurassic park 1. Raiders of the lost ark Also, I think Tin Tin is a bit underrated.

[@filmranker6092]

I hear you on TinTin. I missed it in theatres, and I kind of forget about it, but it is a fun adventure movie that probably shines on the big screen.

[@CastleMr40]

I rank "Duel" as #1. It had me on the edge of my seat, not just the first time, but the second time I saw it. He made a truck an animate object.

[@unstrung65]

Schindler's List was Spielberg's best film ---period .

[@davidbrown2300]

Please rewatch Sugarland Express. It's funny, serious, well acted, and the music of John Williams (orchestral music with harmonica) is beautiful.

[@Robbity]

These are like the only videos I can see where people talk about Tintin. One of the most underrated movies I’ve ever seen.

[@tinmachine693]

As someone who grew up reading the books I thought it was absolutely dreadful and the reason why Herge never let it happen in his life time

[@sorachi295]

I’ve always thought Spielberg was a mixed bag as a director. Some were great like Jaws and Jurassic Park, but there are some real stinkers that he made as well. Definitely a hit or a miss for me.

[@MrUkulele51]

You did a great job rating the greatest director of our time. You were not too critical about any of the films and I agree with you on most of the films.

[@anthonybonet5084]

Poor Karen Allen deserves a proper mention for "Raiders..." -- I think you might have had Kate Capshaw on your mind when you should have said, "Karen Allen" (at, roughly, 19:30)

[@FernandoGoias81]

1. Close Encounters 2. Ryan 3. Jaws 4. Raiders 5. Dinos 🤩

[@msscott22]

I love these lists. For me, Jurassic Park and Jaws are the top 2. There's just something about those two specifically that seem to age like fine wine. They've somehow gotten even better as the years have gone by.

[@gretaenglish3519]

Raiders will always be number 1 for me. It's a perfect film from start to finish and on my all-time favorite top 10 list.

[@darrylldoucette6895]

Man, I would have done some serious rearranging of this list but that’s okay. Good on ya’ for presenting your comprehensive list.

[@joey_bonin]

It's a pretty good rundown. Catch Me If You Can is the one that sticks for me, to this day. Great character study.

[@SaturnCanuck]

For the most part I agree. In ET, you forgot to mention Williams' score totally adds to the overall vision -- it's brilliant. Also, Always is perhaps his most under-rated movies, and while you mentioned this being Audrey Hepburn's final movie role, she plays "An Angel" which makes this even more heart-breaking.

[@MisterRlGHT]

John Williams is the secret weapon behind pretty much every great Spielberg film.

[@CanadianChiGuy23]

Williams was incredibly worried about his score being edited for time. Spielberg said he would create film AROUND/UPON Williams’ music, which is why the last 10 minutes is practically entirely Williams’ score. You don’t get a more perfect collaboration of cinema-making EVER. The initial screening drew a 9-minute standing ovation from the audience!!!

[@MisterRlGHT]

@@CanadianChiGuy23 Nope, last 10 minutes still shows film images like the first 100 minutes.

[@GjpgrD]

1. Schindler's List 2. Jaws 3. Raiders of the Lost Ark 4. E.T. 5. Close Encounters of the 3rd Kind 6. Saving Private Ryan 7. Jurassic Park 8. Catch Me If You Can 9. Munich 10. Duel

[@user-iw3zp1vh1n]

33: Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull (2/10) 32: 1941 (2/10) 31: Twilight Zone: The Movie (3/10) 30: The Lost World: Jurrasic Park (3.5/10) 29: The BFG (3.5/10) 28: Hook (4/10) 27: The Adventures Of Tintin (5/10) 26: The Sugarland Express (5/10) 25: Always (5.5/10) 24: War Horse (6/10) 23: The Terminal (6/10) 22: The Post (7/10) 21: Ready Player One (7/10) 20: Amistard (7/10) 19: Lincoln (7.5/10) 18: War Of The Worlds (7.5/10) 17: Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom (7.5/10) 16: Minority Report (7.5/10) 15: Empier Of The Sun (8/10) 14: Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade (8/10) 13: Catch Me If You Can (8/10) 12: Duel (8/10) 11: Bridge Of Spies (8/10) 10: Munich (8.5/10) 9: Color Purple (9/10) 8: Schindler's List (9.5/10) 7: A.I. (9.5/10) 6: Jaws (9.5/10) 5: Raiders Of The Lost Ark (9.5/10) 4: Close Encounters Of The Third Kind (10/10) 3: E.T. (10/10) 2: Jurrasic Park (10/10) 1: Saving Private Ryan (10/10)

[@theinvictussamaritan4778]

Tintin is only a 5/10, why do you think that? Just curious.

[@user-iw3zp1vh1n]

@@theinvictussamaritan4778 It's fun to watch, but I think the plot is weak.

[@erichartzold2309]

Ll

[@johnmc3862]

Jaws 10/10 😎

[@jasoncooper1422]

You forgot Amistad

[@elliota.1063]

Good list. But I think Saving Private Ryan should've been higher--I mean it's ONE OF THE MOST LIFE-CHANGING MOVIES you'll ever see. I don't think any movie has ever stayed with me longer--he really brought the impersonal brutality of war home. But then again, Spielberg may be the best director ever, so I know you had lots of great movies to choose from. I also feel Duel should be higher. That movie is half a century old, and LOSES NOTHING when viewed now. It really was ahead of its time, and showed a lot of the phenomenal techniques Spielberg would use later on so effectively...

[@13strong]

Empire of the Sun was a big part of my childhood. Incredible film. So strange to think that it's the childhood of weirdo sci fi author JG Ballard.

[@filmranker6092]

So underrated!

[@nedtullo3174]

Most of the worst movies is what my dad likes