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Best Steven Spielberg Movies of All Time

Steven Spielberg has been shaping modern cinema for decades, crafting unforgettable stories that span thrilling adventures, heartwarming tales, and groundbreaking special effects. From the suspense of Jaws to the wonder of E.T., the epic scale of Jurassic Park, and the emotional depth of Schindler’s List, his films have left an indelible mark on audiences worldwide. Now it’s your turn to weigh in - select up to 5 movies and vote for the Spielberg films that you think are the very best of his legendary career.
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Ready Player One 2018 movie poster
#1

Ready Player One

2018140m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
6 pts
20% of pts
In 100% of votes

When the creator of a popular video game system dies, a virtual contest is created to compete for his fortune.

Catch Me If You Can 2002 movie poster
#2

Catch Me If You Can

2002141m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
5 pts
16.7% of pts
In 50% of votes

A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor. An FBI agent makes it his mission to put him behind bars. But Frank not only eludes capture, he revels in the pursuit.

Jurassic Park 1993 movie poster
#3

Jurassic Park

1993127m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
4 pts
13.3% of pts
In 50% of votes

A wealthy entrepreneur secretly creates a theme park featuring living dinosaurs drawn from prehistoric DNA. Before opening day, he invites a team of experts and his two eager grandchildren to experience the park and help calm anxious investors. However, the park is anything but amusing as the security systems go off-line and the dinosaurs escape.

Saving Private Ryan 1998 movie poster
#4

Saving Private Ryan

1998169m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
4 pts
13.3% of pts
In 50% of votes

As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain John Miller and seven men are tasked with penetrating German-held territory and bringing the boy home.

The Terminal 2004 movie poster
#5

The Terminal

2004128m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
3 pts
10% of pts
In 50% of votes

An Eastern European tourist unexpectedly finds himself stranded in JFK airport, and must take up temporary residence there.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull 2008 movie poster
#6

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

2008122m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
3 pts
10% of pts
In 50% of votes

Set during the Cold War, the Soviets—led by sword-wielding Irina Spalko—are in search of a crystal skull which has supernatural powers related to a mystical Lost City of Gold. Indy is coerced to head to Peru at the behest of a young man whose friend—and Indy's colleague—Professor Oxley has been captured for his knowledge of the skull's whereabouts.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade 1989 movie poster
#7

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

1989127m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
2 pts
6.7% of pts
In 50% of votes

In 1938, an art collector appeals to eminent archaeologist Dr. Indiana Jones to embark on a search for the Holy Grail. Indy learns that a medieval historian has vanished while searching for it, and the missing man is his own father, Dr. Henry Jones Sr.. He sets out to rescue his father by following clues in the old man's notebook, which his father had mailed to him before he went missing. Indy arrives in Venice, where he enlists the help of a beautiful academic, Dr. Elsa Schneider, along with Marcus Brody and Sallah. Together they must stop the Nazis from recovering the power of eternal life and taking over the world!

War of the Worlds 2005 movie poster
#8

War of the Worlds

2005117m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
2 pts
6.7% of pts
In 50% of votes

Ray Ferrier is a divorced dockworker and less-than-perfect father. Soon after his ex-wife and her new husband drop off his teenage son and young daughter for a rare weekend visit, a strange and powerful lightning storm touches down.

The Lost World: Jurassic Park 1997 movie poster
#9

The Lost World: Jurassic Park

1997129m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
1 pts
3.3% of pts
In 50% of votes

Four years after Jurassic Park's genetically bred dinosaurs ran amok, multimillionaire John Hammond shocks chaos theorist Ian Malcolm by revealing that he has been breeding more beasties at a secret location. Malcolm, his paleontologist ladylove and a wildlife videographer join an expedition to document the lethal lizards' natural behavior in this action-packed thriller.

Duel 1971 movie poster
#10

Duel

197189m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
In 0% of votes

Traveling businessman David Mann angers the driver of a rusty tanker while crossing the California desert. A simple trip turns deadly, as Mann struggles to stay on the road while the tanker plays cat and mouse with his life.

The Sugarland Express 1974 movie poster
#11

The Sugarland Express

1974110m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
In 0% of votes

Married small-time crooks Lou-Jean and Clovis Poplin lose their baby to the state of Texas and resolve to do whatever it takes to get him back. Lou-Jean gets Clovis out of jail, and the two steal their son from his foster home, in addition to taking a highway patrolman hostage. As a massive dragnet starts to pursue them across Texas, the couple become unlikely folk heroes and even start to bond with the captive policeman.

Jaws 1975 movie poster
#12

Jaws

1975124m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
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When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a desperate quest to kill the beast before it strikes again.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind 1977 movie poster
#13

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

1977137m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
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After an encounter with UFOs, an electricity linesman feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to happen.

1941 1979 movie poster
#14

1941

1979118m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
In 0% of votes

In the days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, panic grips California, where a military officer leads a mob chasing a Japanese sub.

Raiders of the Lost Ark 1981 movie poster
#15

Raiders of the Lost Ark

1981115m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
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When Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 1982 movie poster
#16

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

1982115m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
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An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliott who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliott, his brother, and his little sister Gertie form an emotional bond with their new friend, and try to help him find his way home.

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 1984 movie poster
#17

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

1984118m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
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After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees – and stumbles upon a secret cult plotting a terrible plan in the catacombs of an ancient palace.

The Color Purple 1985 movie poster
#18

The Color Purple

1985154m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
In 0% of votes

An epic tale spanning forty years in the life of Celie, an African-American woman living in the South who survives incredible abuse and bigotry. After Celie's abusive father marries her off to the equally debasing 'Mister' Albert Johnson, things go from bad to worse, leaving Celie to find companionship anywhere she can. She perseveres, holding on to her dream of one day being reunited with her sister in Africa.

Empire of the Sun 1987 movie poster
#19

Empire of the Sun

1987153m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
In 0% of votes

Jamie Graham, a privileged English boy, is living in Shanghai when the Japanese invade and force all foreigners into prison camps. Jamie is captured with an American sailor, who looks out for him while they are in the camp together. Even though he is separated from his parents and in a hostile environment, Jamie maintains his dignity and youthful spirit, providing a beacon of hope for the others held captive with him.

Always 1989 movie poster
#20

Always

1989122m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
In 0% of votes

The spirit of a recently deceased expert pilot mentors a newer pilot while watching him fall in love with the girlfriend that he left behind.

Hook 1991 movie poster
#21

Hook

1991142m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
In 0% of votes

The boy who wasn't supposed to grow up—Peter Pan—does just that, becoming a soulless corporate lawyer whose workaholism could cost him his wife and kids. During his trip to see Granny Wendy in London, the vengeful Capt. Hook kidnaps Peter's kids and forces Peter to return to Neverland.

Schindler's List 1993 movie poster
#22

Schindler's List

1993195m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
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The true story of how businessman Oskar Schindler saved over a thousand Jewish lives from the Nazis while they worked as slaves in his factory during World War II.

Amistad 1997 movie poster
#23

Amistad

1997155m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
In 0% of votes

In 1839, the slave ship Amistad set sail from Cuba to America. During the long trip, Cinque leads the slaves in an unprecedented uprising. They are then held prisoner in Connecticut, and their release becomes the subject of heated debate. Freed slave Theodore Joadson wants Cinque and the others exonerated and recruits property lawyer Roger Baldwin to help his case. Eventually, John Quincy Adams also becomes an ally.

A.I. Artificial Intelligence 2001 movie poster
#24

A.I. Artificial Intelligence

2001146m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
In 0% of votes

David, a robotic boy—the first of his kind programmed to love—is adopted as a test case by a Cybertronics employee and his wife. Though he gradually becomes their child, a series of unexpected circumstances make this life impossible for David.

Minority Report 2002 movie poster
#25

Minority Report

2002145m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
In 0% of votes

John Anderton is a top 'Precrime' cop in the late-21st century, when technology can predict crimes before they're committed. But Anderton becomes the quarry when another investigator targets him for a murder charge.

Munich 2005 movie poster
#26

Munich

2005164m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
In 0% of votes

During the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, eleven Israeli athletes are taken hostage and murdered by a Palestinian terrorist group known as Black September. In retaliation, the Israeli government recruits a group of Mossad agents to track down and execute those responsible for the attack.

The Adventures of Tintin 2011 movie poster
#27

The Adventures of Tintin

2011107m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
In 0% of votes

Intrepid young reporter, Tintin, and his loyal dog, Snowy, are thrust into a world of high adventure when they discover a ship carrying an explosive secret. As Tintin is drawn into a centuries-old mystery, Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine suspects him of stealing a priceless treasure. Tintin and Snowy, with the help of salty, cantankerous Captain Haddock and bumbling detectives, Thompson and Thomson, travel half the world, one step ahead of their enemies, as Tintin endeavors to find the Unicorn, a sunken ship that may hold a vast fortune, but also an ancient curse.

War Horse 2011 movie poster
#28

War Horse

2011146m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
In 0% of votes

On the brink of the First World War, Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the Cavalry by his father. Against the backdrop of the Great War, Joey begins an odyssey full of danger, joy, and sorrow, and he transforms everyone he meets along the way. Meanwhile, Albert, unable to forget his equine friend, searches the battlefields of France to find Joey and bring him home.

Lincoln 2012 movie poster
#29

Lincoln

2012149m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
In 0% of votes

The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.

Bridge of Spies 2015 movie poster
#30

Bridge of Spies

2015141m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
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During the Cold War, the Soviet Union captures U.S. pilot Francis Gary Powers after shooting down his U-2 spy plane. Sentenced to 10 years in prison, Powers' only hope is New York lawyer James Donovan, recruited by a CIA operative to negotiate his release. Donovan boards a plane to Berlin, hoping to win the young man's freedom through a prisoner exchange. If all goes well, the Russians would get Rudolf Abel, the convicted spy who Donovan defended in court.

The BFG 2016 movie poster
#31

The BFG

2016117m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
In 0% of votes

An orphan little girl befriends a benevolent giant who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading the human world.

The Post 2017 movie poster
#32

The Post

2017116m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
In 0% of votes

A cover-up that spanned four U.S. Presidents pushed the country's first female newspaper publisher and a hard-driving editor to join an unprecedented battle between journalist and government. Inspired by true events.

West Side Story 2021 movie poster
#33

West Side Story

2021156m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
In 0% of votes

Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.

The Fabelmans 2022 movie poster
#34

The Fabelmans

2022151m
Directed by Steven Spielberg
0 pts
0% of pts
In 0% of votes

Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.

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