10 Best Realistic Movies of All Time

May 10, 2023, 09:20 IST

Anuj Tiwari

Schindler's List (1993)

This historical drama directed by Steven Spielberg portrays the story of Oskar Schindler, who saved over a thousand Jews during the Holocaust.

12 Angry Men (1957)

Sidney Lumet's courtroom drama is an engrossing look at the human psychology, prejudices, and social dynamics.

Boyhood (2014)

Richard Linklater's one-of-a-kind coming-of-age drama was shot over a 12-year period, allowing audiences to observe the characters age in real time.

Bicycle Thieves (1948)

The anguish of a father hunting for his stolen bicycle in post-WWII Rome is explored in Vittorio De Sica's Italian neorealist classic.

The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

The adaptation of Stephen King's novella by Frank Darabont is a stunning study of hope, camaraderie, and atonement within the walls of a jail.

Manchester by the Sea (2016)

Kenneth Lonergan's drama portrays the heartbreaking story of a man dealing with loss and the burden of raising his nephew following his brother's death.

Ordinary People (1980)

This family drama, directed by Robert Redford, portrays a family's attempt to heal and communicate after a horrific catastrophe.

Moonlight (2016)

Barry Jenkins' three-part narrative depicts a young African-American man's life and path to self-discovery in an intimate manner.

American Beauty (1999)

The directorial debut of Sam Mendes dives into suburban living and the intricacies of human connections.

Roma (2018)

Alfonso CuarĂ³n's semi-autobiographical drama follows the life of a domestic worker in Mexico City in the 1970s, providing a very personal and evocative depiction of the time.

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