A curated collection of movies that director David Fincher has cited as his personal favorites. The list provides insight into the cinematic influences and preferences of the acclaimed filmmaker.
Explore the full David Fincher's Favorite Films packed with a wide range of films, from timeless classics to modern hits. This movie list is designed to help you quickly browse, discover, and choose your next watch. Whether you’re in the mood for drama, comedy, action, or something new, the David Fincher's Favorite Films offers a curated collection of movies that makes finding great films easier than ever.
The Terminator
1984 • 107 min • English
Zelig
1983 • 79 mins • English
The Year of Living Dangerously
1983 • 115 min • English
The Road Warrior
1982 • 94 min • English
All That Jazz
1979 • 123 min • English
Being There
1979 • 130 min • English
Alien
1979 • 1 h 57 m • English
Days of Heaven
1978 • 94 min • English
Animal House
1978 • 109 min • English
All the President's Men
1976 • 138 min • English
Jaws
1975 • 124 min • English
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
1975 • 91 min • English
The Godfather: Part II
1974 • 200 min • English
Chinatown
1974 • 130 min • English
The Exorcist
1973 • 122 min • English
American Graffiti
1973 • 110 min • English
Paper Moon
1973 • 102 min • Chinese
Cabaret
1972 • 124 min • English
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
1969 • 110 min • English
The Graduate
1967 • 105 min • English
8½
1963 • 138 min • English
Lawrence of Arabia
1962 • 228 mins • English
Marty
1955 • 90 min • English
Citizen Kane
1941 • 1 h 59 m • English
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