What are some movies that everyone needs to watch at least once in life

There are many movies considered essential viewing due to their impact on cinema, storytelling, and cultural significance. Here are some films from various genres and eras that are often recommended:

 Classic Films

1. Citizen Kane (1941) - Directed by Orson Welles

2. Casablanca (1942) - Directed by Michael Curtiz

3. Gone with the Wind (1939) - Directed by Victor Fleming

4. The Godfather (1972) - Directed by Francis Ford Coppola

5. 12 Angry Men (1957) - Directed by Sidney Lumet

Modern Classics

1. Pulp Fiction (1994) - Directed by Quentin Tarantino

2. Schindler's List (1993) - Directed by Steven Spielberg

3. The Shawshank Redemption (1994) - Directed by Frank Darabont

4. Fight Club (1999) - Directed by David Fincher

5. Forrest Gump (1994) - Directed by Robert Zemeckis

Sci-Fi and Fantasy

1. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) - Directed by George Lucas

2. Blade Runner (1982) - Directed by Ridley Scott

3. The Matrix (1999) - Directed by the Wachowskis

4. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring** (2001) - Directed by Peter Jackson

5. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) - Directed by Stanley Kubrick

 Animated Films

1. Toy Story (1995) - Directed by John Lasseter

2. Spirited Away (2001) - Directed by Hayao Miyazaki

3. The Lion King (1994) - Directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff

4. Up (2009) - Directed by Pete Docter

5. WALL-E (2008) - Directed by Andrew Stanton

Thrillers and Horror

1. Psycho (1960) - Directed by Alfred Hitchcock

2. The Silence of the Lambs** (1991) - Directed by Jonathan Demme

3. Jaws (1975) - Directed by Steven Spielberg

4. The Exorcist (1973) - Directed by William Friedkin

5. Se7en (1995) - Directed by David Fincher

Comedies

1. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) - Directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones

2. Groundhog Day (1993) - Directed by Harold Ramis

3. Some Like It Hot (1959) - Directed by Billy Wilder

4. The Big Lebowski (1998) - Directed by the Coen Brothers

5. Airplane! (1980) - Directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker

Documentaries

1. The Thin Blue Line (1988) - Directed by Errol Morris

2. Hoop Dreams (1994) - Directed by Steve James

3. Man on Wire (2008) - Directed by James Marsh

4. Bowling for Columbine (2002) - Directed by Michael Moore

5. March of the Penguins (2005) - Directed by Luc Jacquet

This list spans various genres and time periods, ensuring a well-rounded appreciation of cinematic history and artistry.