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Best Movies of the 1940s

Step back into the 1940 with our definitive list of the decade’s greatest films. From unforgettable performances to groundbreaking storytelling, these movies represent the very best of the era. Dive in to explore reviews, ratings, and where to watch today.

Best Movies of the 1940s – Top Rated & Most Popular Films of the Decade

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Discover the best movies of the 1940s, showcasing top-rated films, box office hits, and critically acclaimed masterpieces from the past decade. This curated collection spans every genre—from award-winning dramas and groundbreaking sci-fi to beloved comedies and indie gems. Perfect for film lovers and casual viewers alike, our guide highlights the most talked-about releases, timeless classics, and cultural touchstones that defined cinema in the 1940s. Updated regularly, it’s your ultimate resource for the top movies of the decade.

Ibong Adarna

1941 • 124 mins • Tagalog

Die Geierwally

1940 • 104 mins • German

My Last Mistress

1943 • 101 mins • French

Do You Love Me

1946 • 91 mins • English

Soy puro mexicano

1942 • 125 mins • Spanish

Lost Honeymoon

1947 • 71 mins • English

Old Rockin’ Chair Tom

1948 • 8 mins • English

The Misery of Mr. Travet

1945 • 98 mins • Italian

Cuando lloran los valientes

1947 • 105 mins • Spanish

Between Yesterday and Tomorrow

1947 • 107 mins • German

Stealin Aint Honest

1940 • 7 mins • English

Der Fuehrer’s Face

1943 • 8 mins • English

Ski for Two

1944 • 7 mins • English

Driftwood

1947 • 88 mins • English

The Man I Love

1946 • 96 mins • English

Wide Open Town

1941 • 79 mins • English

The Suspect

1944 • 85 mins • English

Smoky

1946 • 87 mins • English

Young Blood

1943 • 80 mins • Swedish

Dick Barton Strikes Back

1949 • 73 mins • English

Six Hits and a Miss

1942 • 9 mins • English

We the Living, Part Two

1942 • 96 mins • Italian

Calling All Husbands

1940 • 63 mins • English

Road to Hollywood

1947 • 56 mins • English

Sherlock Holmes in Washington

1943 • 71 mins • English

Swamp Water

1941 • 90 mins • English

Cobra Woman

1944 • 71 mins • English

The Tuttles of Tahiti

1942 • 91 mins • English

Experiments in the Revival of Organisms

1940 • 20 mins • English

Scream

1949 • 85 mins • Turkish

Mickey’s Delayed Date

1947 • 7 mins • English

Pluto’s Sweater

1949 • 7 mins • English

Between Two Worlds

1944 • 112 mins • English

The Invincible

1943 • 88 mins • Russian

Bride for Sale

1949 • 87 mins • English

Bedlam

1946 • 76 mins • English

Goodbye, Miss Turlock

1948 • 11 mins • English

Fiesta

1941 • 45 mins • English

The House of Tomorrow

1949 • 7 mins • English

Daffy - The Commando

1943 • 7 mins • English

The Very Thought of You

1944 • 99 mins • English

Volpone

1941 • 94 mins • French

I Thank You

1941 • 83 mins • English

Cover Girl

1944 • 107 mins • English

Cover Up

1949 • 82 mins • English

Truant Officer Donald

1941 • 7 mins • English

Matri-Phony

1942 • 17 mins • English

Fashion Horizons

1940 • 20 mins • English

Best Awarded Movies of the 1940s – Oscar Winners, Festival Favorites & Critically Acclaimed Films

Explore the best awarded movies of the 1940s, featuring Oscar winners, Cannes standouts, Golden Globe favorites, and critically acclaimed films from across the decade. This collection highlights the most celebrated titles that defined cinema in the 1940s, from groundbreaking international films and indie triumphs to major studio award contenders. Whether you're searching for festival darlings, Academy Award winners, or critically praised masterpieces, this guide is your go-to source for the most honored and talked-about movies of the decade.

Going My Way 1944

10 wins 3 nominations

Gone with the Wind 1940

9 wins 5 nominations

The Best Years of Our Lives 1946

8 wins 0 nomination

Hamlet 1948

8 wins 6 nominations

How Green Was My Valley 1941

5 wins 5 nominations

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre 1948

5 wins 2 nominations

Miracle on 34th Street 1947

5 wins 0 nomination

The Naked City 1948

4 wins 3 nominations

Casablanca 1943

3 wins 5 nominations

Yankee Doodle Dandy 1942

3 wins 5 nominations

Gaslight 1944

3 wins 5 nominations

For Whom the Bell Tolls 1943

3 wins 8 nominations

The Yearling 1947

3 wins 5 nominations

The Philadelphia Story 1940

2 wins 4 nominations

Rebecca 1940

2 wins 9 nominations

Best Box Office Movies of the 1940s – Highest Grossing Films of the Decade

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Explore the best box office movies of the 1940s, featuring the highest-grossing films and record-breaking releases of the decade. From billion-dollar blockbusters and global franchise hits to surprising sleeper successes, this list highlights the movies that dominated theaters and shaped pop culture in the 1940s. Perfect for film fans and industry watchers, it’s your ultimate guide to the biggest commercial successes and the most profitable films of the decade.

Gone with the Wind

$402,382,193

Bambi

$267,447,150

Pinocchio

$121,892,045

Rank	Title	Domestic	Worldwide
4	Fantasia	$76,408,097	$76,414,517
5	Song of the South	$37,459,346	$37,459,346
6	The Best Years of Our Lives	$23,650,000	$23,667,133
7	The Bells of St. Mary’s	$21,333,333	$21,337,978
8	Duel in the Sun	$20,408,163	$20,428,771
9	It's a Wonderful Life	$1,483,643	$10,635,461
10	Cloak and Dagger	$9,719,952	$9,719,952
11	The Treasure of the Sierra Madre	$5,014,000	$5,014,000
12	Casablanca	$4,219,709	$4,729,846
13	Citizen Kane	$1,627,530	$1,711,106
14	The Third Man	$1,067,364	$1,421,864
15	The Marry-Go-Round	-	$1,292,168
16	The Great Dictator	-	$972,212
17	The Secret Life of Walter Mitty	-	$956,625
18	Mother Never Dies	-	$750,219
19	Meet Me in St. Louis	$415,008	$502,844
20	Bicycle Thieves	$371,111	$458,962
21	The Philadelphia Story	$404,524	$414,976
22	The Fallen Idol	$341,121	$373,185
23	Beauty and the Beast	$298,718	$298,718
24	A Matter of Life and Death	-	$231,292
25	The Red Shoes	-	$184,271
26	Black Narcissus	-	$166,418
27	Kind Hearts and Coronets	$35,948	$147,196
28	Brief Encounter	-	$119,447
29	Notorious	-	$117,060
30	Rebecca	-	$113,328

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