This list compiles films that have been honored with the Golden Lion award at the Venice International Film Festival. It serves as a reference for the most acclaimed titles recognized at this historic cinema event.
Explore the full Golden Lion (Venice Film Festival) 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 Golden Lion (Venice Film Festival) offers a curated collection of movies that makes finding great films easier than ever.
The Room Next Door
2024 • 1 h 50 m • English
Poor Things
2023 • 2 h 21 m • English
All the Beauty and the Bloodshed
2022 • 113 min • English
Happening
2022 • 100 min • French
Nomadland
2020 • 107 min • English
Joker
2019 • 122 min • English
The Shape of Water
2017 • 123 min • English
The Woman Who Left
2017 • 226 min • Filipino
From Afar
2016 • 93 min • Spanish
A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence
2015 • 101 min • Swedish
Sacro GRA
2013 • 93 mins • Italian
Pieta
2013 • 104 min • Korean
Somewhere
2010 • 98 min • English
Lebanon
2010 • 93 min • Hebrew
The Wrestler
2008 • 109 min • English
Lust, Caution
2007 • 157 min • Chinese
Brokeback Mountain
2005 • 134 min • English
Vera Drake
2004 • 125 min • English
The Return
2004 • 105 min • English
The Magdalene Sisters
2003 • 119 min • English
Monsoon Wedding
2002 • 114 min • English
The Circle
2001 • 90 min • Spanish
Not One Less
2000 • 106 min • Chinese
The Way We Laughed
1998 • 124 mins • Italian
Fireworks
1998 • 103 min
Michael Collins
1996 • 133 min • English
Cyclo
1996 • 123 min • Vietnamese
Vive L’Amour
1994 • 118 mins • Chinese
Before the Rain
1994 • 113 mins • Macedonian
Short Cuts
1993 • 187 min • English
Three Colors: Blue
1993 • 98 min • French
Close to Eden
1991 • 119 mins • Russian
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
1990 • 117 mins • English
A City of Sadness
1989 • 158 mins • Chinese
The Legend of the Holy Drinker
1988 • 128 mins • Italian
Au Revoir les Enfants
1988 • 104 min • French
The Green Ray
1986 • 99 mins • French
Vagabond
1985 • 105 mins • French
A Year of the Quiet Sun
1984 • 110 mins • Polish
First Name: Carmen
1983 • 85 mins • French
The State of Things
1982 • 121 mins • French
Marianne and Juliane
1981 • 106 mins • German
Atlantic City
1981 • 104 min • English
Gloria
1980 • 123 min • Portuguese
Artists Under the Big Top: Perplexed
1968 • 103 mins • German
Belle de Jour
1967 • 101 mins • French
The Battle of Algiers
1966 • 121 mins • Arabic
Red Desert
1964 • 117 mins • Italian
Hands Over the City
1963 • 101 mins • Italian
Family Diary
1962 • 108 mins • Italian
Ivan’s Childhood
1962 • 95 mins • Russian
Last Year at Marienbad
1961 • 95 mins • French
Tomorrow Is My Turn
1960 • 125 mins • French
The Great War
1959 • 137 mins • Italian
General Della Rovere
1959 • 132 mins • Italian
Aparajito
1956 • 110 mins • Bengali, Bangla
Ordet
1955 • 125 mins • Danish
Romeo and Juliet
1954 • 141 mins • English
Forbidden Games
1952 • 87 mins • French
Rashomon
1951 • 88 min • Japanese
Justice Is Done
1950 • 105 mins • French
Manon
1949 • 101 mins • French
Hamlet
1948 • 154 min • English
The Strike
1947 • 77 mins • Czech
The Southerner
1945 • 92 mins • English
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Must‑Watch Movies Everyone Should See at Least Once
This list gathers movies that are considered essential viewing at least once in a lifetime, offering a bucket‑list style reference for film enthusiasts. It draws on contributions and statistical insights from the Reddit community, organized for easy profiling and tracking of all‑stats data.

Letterboxd One Million Watched Club
The official Letterboxd One Million Watched Club lists 597 feature films and 4 TV shows that have been viewed by at least one million members. It includes detailed statistics such as average rating, most‑watched titles, fastest films to reach a million viewers, and representation data for decades, languages, and directors. Milestones like the first films to hit X‑million‑member thresholds and notable achievements across Oscar winners, box‑office rankings, and franchise coverage are also highlighted. The list is regularly updated, with the latest addition being "A Nightmare on Elm Street" in August 2025.

Letterboxd Top 250 Science Fiction Films (2025)
This list compiles the 250 highest‑rated science‑fiction feature films on Letterboxd as of August 24 2025. It follows strict eligibility rules: only films at least 40 minutes long, categorized as "Science Fiction" on Letterboxd, with a minimum of 3,000 user ratings and 100 likes, and excludes shorts, TV content, re‑issues, and other non‑film formats. The list serves as a sci‑fi specific companion to the broader Letterboxd Top 250 ranking, which includes only a few science‑fiction titles.
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