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Seth's 100 Must-Watch Movies to See Before You Die

This feature presents a curated list of one hundred films that Seth recommends as essential viewing before death. The collection spans various genres and eras, offering readers a guide to notable cinema. It serves as a reference for film enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive watchlist.

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Seth's 100 Must-Watch Movies to See Before You Die – Complete Movie List

Explore the full Seth's 100 Must-Watch Movies to See Before You Die 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 Seth's 100 Must-Watch Movies to See Before You Die offers a curated collection of movies that makes finding great films easier than ever.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

2024 • 2 h 28 m • English

The Zone of Interest

2023 • 1 h 45 m • English

Avatar: The Way of Water

2022 • 192 min • English

Aftersun

2022 • 98 min • English

Decision to Leave

2022 • 138 min • Korean

Mad God

2022 • 83 min • English

Dune: Part One

2021 • 155 min • English

Titane

2021 • 108 min • French

A Hidden Life

2019 • 174 min • English

Portrait of a Lady on Fire

2019 • 122 min • French

Parasite

2019 • 132 min • Korean

Jinn

2018 • 92 min • English

First Reformed

2018 • 113 min • English

Phantom Thread

2017 • 130 min • English

Silence

2016 • 161 min • English

Moonlight

2016 • 111 min • English

Certain Women

2016 • 107 min • English

It's Such a Beautiful Day

2012 • 62 min • English

Kotoko

2011 • 91 mins • Japanese

Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives

2011 • 114 min • Thai

Halloween II (2009)

2009 • 105 min • English

Synecdoche, New York

2008 • 124 min • English

No Country for Old Men

2007 • 122 min • English

This Is England

2007 • 101 min • English

The New World

2005 • 135 min • English

Mysterious Skin

2005 • 105 min • English

Dot the I

2005 • 92 min • English

Dogville

2004 • 178 min • English

28 Days Later

2002 • 113 mins • English

Spirited Away

2002 • 125 min • Japanese

A Snake of June

2002 • 77 mins • Japanese

Signs

2002 • 106 min • English

Spider-Man

2002 • 121 min • English

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

2001 • 178 min • English

Unbreakable

2000 • 106 min • Filipino

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

2000 • 116 min • English

The Matrix

1999 • 136 min • English

Belly

1998 • 96 min • English

Cure

1997 • 112 mins • Japanese

Boogie Nights

1997 • 155 min • English

Lost Highway

1997 • 135 min • English

Heat

1995 • 170 min • Russian

La Haine

1995 • 98 mins • French

In the Mouth of Madness

1995 • 95 min • English

Naked

1993 • 131 min • English

Carlito's Way

1993 • 144 min • English

Malcolm X

1992 • 202 min

Bram Stoker's Dracula

1992 • 128 min • English

Boyz n the Hood

1991 • 112 min • English

Terminator 2: Judgment Day

1991 • 137 min • English

Dick Tracy

1990 • 105 min • English

Do the Right Thing

1989 • 120 min • Korean

Evil Dead II

1987 • 84 min • English

Ran

1985 • 162 min • Japanese

Threads

1984 • 112 min • Arabic

Amadeus

1984 • 160 mins • English

Videodrome

1983 • 87 min • English

The Thing

1982 • 109 min

Blow Out

1981 • 107 min • English

Thief

1981 • 122 min • English

Apocalypse Now

1979 • 153 min • English

Alien

1979 • 1 h 57 m • English

Dawn of the Dead

1979 • 127 min • English

Killer of Sheep

1978 • 80 mins • English

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

1977 • 121 min • English

The Ascent

1977 • 111 mins • Russian

Barry Lyndon

1975 • 184 min • English

Jaws

1975 • 124 min • English

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

1974 • 83 min • English

Aguirre, the Wrath of God

1972 • 95 mins • German

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

1971 • 100 min • English

The Conformist

1970 • 107 min • Italian

Kes

1969 • 111 mins • English

2001: A Space Odyssey

1968 • 141 min • English

Persona

1967 • 85 min • English

Black Girl

1966 • 65 mins • French

Le Bonheur

1965 • 80 mins • French

The Apartment

1960 • 125 min • Korean

Some Like It Hot

1959 • 121 min • Chinese

The Searchers

1956 • 119 min • English

Dial M for Murder

1954 • 105 min • English

The Big Heat

1953 • 89 mins • English

The Third Man

1949 • 104 min • English

Meshes of the Afternoon

1943 • 14 mins

The Bride of Frankenstein

1935 • 1 h 15 m • English

The Seashell and the Clergyman

1928 • 41 mins

Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans

1927 • 94 mins

Metropolis

1927 • 153 mins

Faust

1926 • 116 mins • German

A Page of Madness

1926 • 71 mins

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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.

Comfort Movies

This collection features movies chosen for their comforting tone and ability to provide a relaxing viewing experience. It highlights films that are often described as feel‑good, gentle, or uplifting, catering to audiences seeking solace and ease.

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.

Oscar Best Picture Winners

This collection features films that have received the Academy Award for Best Picture. Each entry represents a movie recognized as the top achievement in cinema for its year. The list provides an overview of Oscar-winning titles without ranking or commentary.

70 Years of the Palme d'Or

This feature examines the first seventy years of the Palme d'Or, the top prize awarded at the Cannes Film Festival. It highlights the evolution of the award, notable winners, and the cultural impact of the prize on international cinema.