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Top 10 Epic Movies

The American Film Institute asked more than 1,500 members of the film community to pick the ten best films representing ten American genres: animated, fantasy, gangster, science fiction, western, sports, mystery, romantic comedy, courtroom drama, and epic. The criterion for inclusion was feature-length (over 60 minutes), an American film, critical recognition, any major awards won, popularity over time, historical significance, and cultural impact. This list was released in 2008.

  1. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
  2. Ben-hur (1959)
  3. Schindler's List (1993)
  4. Gone with the Wind (1939)
  5. Spartacus (1960)
  6. Titanic (1997)
  7. All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)
  8. Saving Private Ryan (1998)
  9. Reds (1981)
  10. The Ten Commandments (1956)
Source: American Film Institute's 10 Top 10

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  • Top 10 Epic Movies - The following list includes the top 10 epic movies of all time, according to the American Film Institute, including movies such as Lawrence of Arabia, Ben-hur, and Schindler's List.

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