#1 of 4 Best-rated film of 1930
All Quiet on the Western Front
91 Metascore
Directed by Lewis Milestone
About All Quiet on the Western Front Best of 1930
Best Movies of 1930, Ranked
365 films on the site were released in 1930, and 4 have enough critic or audience ratings to be ranked. All Quiet on the Western Front tops the list, ahead of The Blue Angel and The Big House. All Quiet on the Western Front won Best Picture at the 1931 Oscars. This page covers 1930 alone; the 1930s page ranks the whole decade.
- films released in 1930
- 365
- ranked by rating
- 4
- award wins
- 4
- languages
- 12
#1 of 1930
What Is the Best Movie of 1930?
All Quiet on the Western Front is the best-rated film of 1930, with a rank value of 88/100 from critics and audiences, ahead of The Blue Angel (82/100). Ranked by a blend of Metascore and IMDb/Letterboxd user ratings (Echo Scores start with 2017 releases).
#1 of 4 Ranked
Top 4 Movies of 1930, Ranked
The Blue Angel and The Big House follow All Quiet on the Western Front. Ranked by a blend of Metascore and IMDb/Letterboxd user ratings (Echo Scores start with 2017 releases).
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2. The Blue Angel 90 Metascore (Metascore 90 out of 100)1930 · Drama, Musical · 2h 4m
Dir. Josef von Sternberg No Echo Score: ranked 82/100 on critics & audiences
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3. The Big House 74 Metascore (Metascore 74 out of 100)1930 · Drama, Thriller · 1h 27m
Dir. George W. Hill No Echo Score: ranked 73/100 on critics & audiences
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4. Animal Crackers 77 Metascore (Metascore 77 out of 100 (9 critic reviews))1930 · Comedy, Musical · 1h 37m
Dir. Victor Heerman No Echo Score: ranked 71/100 on critics & audiences
Awards
Which 1930 Movies Won the Most Awards?
The Big House and All Quiet on the Western Front share the lead with 2 wins from 4 nominations each. All Quiet on the Western Front won Best Picture at the 1931 Oscars. In all, 2 films released in 1930 have award nominations on the site, with 4 wins between them.
- The Big House 2 / 41930 · Drama, Thriller · 2 wins from 4 nominations
- 1930 · Drama, War · 2 wins from 4 nominations
By genre
What Is the Best 1930 Movie in Each Genre?
The highest-ranked 1930 film of 4 genres, from Drama (All Quiet on the Western Front) to Comedy (Animal Crackers). Each film appears once, under its first genre that is still free.
Release months
When Were 1930's Movies Released?
December was the busiest month of 1930 with 43 releases; its best-rated film is The Blue Angel.
- January30
- February22
- March30
- April32
- May29
- June Best: The Big House21
- July29
- August Best: All Quiet on the Western Front41
- September Best: Animal Crackers26
- October25
- November37
- December Best: The Blue Angel43
- January: 30
- February: 22
- March: 30
- April: 32
- May: 29
- June (Best: The Big House): 21
- July: 29
- August (Best: All Quiet on the Western Front): 41
- September (Best: Animal Crackers): 26
- October: 25
- November: 37
- December (Best: The Blue Angel): 43
Languages
Which Languages Were 1930's Movies In?
83% of 1930's films with a known language are in English (280). German comes next with 22 films, out of 12 languages in all.
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FAQ
Best Movies of 1930: Questions & Answers
Quick answers about 1930's best-rated films and awards, from the lists above.
What is the best movie of 1930?
All Quiet on the Western Front is the best-rated film of 1930 on What's After the Movie, with a rank value of 88/100 from critics and audiences. The Blue Angel is second and The Big House third. Ranked by a blend of Metascore and IMDb/Letterboxd user ratings (Echo Scores start with 2017 releases).
About All Quiet on the Western Front Which 1930 movie won the Oscar for Best Picture?
All Quiet on the Western Front (1930) won Best Picture at the 1931 Academy Awards.
All Quiet on the Western Front Which 1930 film won the most awards?
The Big House and All Quiet on the Western Front share the best award record of the 1930 releases on the site: 2 wins from 4 nominations each.
1931 awards season How many movies were released in 1930?
The site lists 365 films released in 1930. 4 of them are ranked, and December had the most releases with a known day (43).
How are the best movies of 1930 ranked?
Ranked by a blend of Metascore and IMDb/Letterboxd user ratings (Echo Scores start with 2017 releases). Only feature films count (60 minutes or longer, no concert recordings), and a film needs enough ratings, box office or award attention to be ranked.