The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
1966 · 8.5/10
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The highest-rated Italian-language films, from crowd-pleasers to cult classics.
The best Italian movies: as of 12 November 2026, the top three are The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966, 8.5/10), Life Is Beautiful (1997, 8.4/10), and Cinema Paradiso (1988, 8.4/10), ranked by TMDB viewer score.
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Life Is Beautiful
1997 · 8.4/10
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Cinema Paradiso
1988 · 8.4/10
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Ennio
2022 · 8.3/10
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We All Loved Each Other So Much
1974 · 8.3/10
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Once Upon a Time in the West
1968 · 8.3/10
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Love Meetings
1965 · 8.2/10
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Il Sorpasso
1962 · 8.2/10
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The Legend of 1900
1998 · 8.2/10
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Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion
1970 · 8.2/10
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Bicycle Thieves
1948 · 8.2/10
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“The Shorts” by Aldo, Giovanni and Giacomo
1996 · 8.1/10
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My Friends
1975 · 8.1/10
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Big Deal on Madonna Street
1958 · 8.1/10
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The Great War
1959 · 8.1/10
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8½
1963 · 8.1/10
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A Special Day
1977 · 8.1/10
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There's Still Tomorrow
2023 · 8.1/10
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Me Against You: Mr. S's Vendetta
2020 · 8.0/10
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For a Few Dollars More
1965 · 8.0/10
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Frequently asked questions
What is number one on the best italian movies to watch list?
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), with a viewer score of 8.5/10.