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Best Movies of the 1960s

Step back into the 1960 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 1960s – Top Rated & Most Popular Films of the Decade

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Discover the best movies of the 1960s, 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 1960s. Updated regularly, it’s your ultimate resource for the top movies of the decade.

Marlowe

1969 • 95 mins • English

Doctor Who: The Aztecs

1964 • 100 mins • English

Life Upside Down

1964 • 92 mins • French

The Fatal Shot

1968 • 96 mins • Hungarian

Burnt Skin

1967 • 104 mins • Spanish

The Wedding Night

1966 • 77 mins • Turkish

Capricci

1969 • 89 mins • Italian

The Mistress

1962 • 77 mins • Swedish

Pleasant Nights

1966 • 117 mins • Italian

Totò versus the Black Pirate

1964 • 93 mins • Italian

The Blind Fly

1966 • 63 mins • Italian

They’re a Weird Mob

1966 • 108 mins • English

Lovemaker

1969 • 99 mins • Italian

La Rabbia

1963 • 104 mins • Italian

Bachelor Flat

1961 • 91 mins • English

Im schwarzen Rössl

1961 • 95 mins • German

The Buddies

1965 • 91 mins • French

Flaming Frontier

1965 • 90 mins • German

Conquest

1965 • 119 mins • Japanese

Boom!

1968 • 113 mins • English

Congratulations It’s Pink

1967 • 6 mins • English

Illusion of Blood

1965 • 105 mins • Japanese

Francis Bacon: Fragments of a Portrait

1966 • 44 mins • English

Gun Fight

1961 • 67 mins • English

The Other Side of Bonnie and Clyde

1968 • 69 mins • English

Punchy Pooch

1962 • 6 mins • English

In the Year 2889

1969 • 80 mins • English

Institutional Quality

1969 • 5 mins

West 11

1963 • 93 mins • English

Çıtkırıldım

1966 • 101 mins • Turkish

My Girlfriend’s Wedding

1969 • 62 mins • English

Girls in the Sun

1968 • 80 mins • Greek

Fowled Up Falcon

1960 • 6 mins • English

Come Drink with Me

1966 • 91 mins • Chinese

What’s New Pussycat?

1965 • 108 mins • English

The Litterbug

1961 • 8 mins • English

A Spring for the Thirsty

1965 • 73 mins • Ukrainian

Shock Treatment

1964 • 94 mins • English

Telegrams

1960 • 76 mins • Romanian

Doctor Who: Planet of Giants

1964 • 75 mins • English

A Day Without Lies

1963 • 88 mins • Danish

No, My Darling Daughter

1961 • 97 mins • English

Verdi – Messa da Requiem

1967 • 83 mins • Latin

Entremés

1966 • 7 mins • Spanish

Too Young to Die

1969 • 82 mins • Japanese

Agony of Love

1960 • 106 mins • Arabic

Screen Test: Amy Taubin

1964 • 4 mins • English

We Called Him Robert

1967 • 93 mins • Russian

Best Awarded Movies of the 1960s – Oscar Winners, Festival Favorites & Critically Acclaimed Films

Explore the best awarded movies of the 1960s, 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 1960s, 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.

A Man for All Seasons 1966

18 wins 3 nominations

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid 1969

15 wins 8 nominations

West Side Story 1961

15 wins 5 nominations

My Fair Lady 1964

13 wins 7 nominations

The Graduate 1967

11 wins 11 nominations

The Apartment 1960

11 wins 6 nominations

Doctor Zhivago 1965

10 wins 8 nominations

In the Heat of the Night 1967

10 wins 9 nominations

Midnight Cowboy 1969

9 wins 12 nominations

Tom Jones 1963

8 wins 14 nominations

The Sound of Music 1965

8 wins 8 nominations

Oliver! 1968

7 wins 20 nominations

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? 1966

7 wins 17 nominations

Mary Poppins 1964

7 wins 12 nominations

Romeo and Juliet 1968

6 wins 12 nominations

Best Box Office Movies of the 1960s – Highest Grossing Films of the Decade

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Explore the best box office movies of the 1960s, 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 1960s. 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.

The Jungle Book

$205,843,612

The Sound of Music

$159,500,547

Doctor Zhivago

$112,089,403

Rank	Title	Domestic	Worldwide
4	The Graduate	$104,945,305	$105,018,047
5	Mary Poppins	$102,272,727	$103,126,221
6	Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid	$102,308,889	$102,311,848
7	My Fair Lady	$72,560,711	$72,685,970
8	2001: A Space Odyssey	$60,481,243	$66,852,727
9	Thunderball	$63,595,658	$63,607,066
10	Cleopatra	$57,777,778	$57,779,280
11	Guess Who's Coming to Dinner	$56,666,667	$56,666,797
12	Funny Girl	$52,223,306	$52,225,786
13	The Love Bug	$51,264,000	$51,264,022
14	Goldfinger	$51,081,062	$51,220,312
15	It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World	$46,332,858	$46,333,064
16	Lawrence of Arabia	$45,306,425	$46,000,297
17	Midnight Cowboy	$44,785,053	$44,802,964
18	The Odd Couple	$44,527,234	$44,527,234
19	West Side Story	$44,055,492	$44,135,556
20	You Only Live Twice	$43,084,787	$43,115,913
21	Swiss Family Robinson	$40,356,000	$40,359,745
22	Planet of the Apes	$32,589,624	$32,600,372
23	Psycho	$32,181,230	$32,251,723
24	Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?	$28,000,000	$28,006,929
25	The Good, the Bad and the Ugly	$25,100,000	$25,266,106
26	From Russia with Love	$24,796,765	$24,811,445
27	On Her Majesty's Secret Service	$22,774,493	$22,828,813
28	The Apartment	$18,600,000	$18,783,770
29	Dr. No	$16,067,035	$16,124,046
30	Paint Your Wagon	$14,500,000	$14,500,000

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