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A curated collection of authoritative links covering the 7 highest-grossing film genres by North American box office revenue, from industry data and rankings to genre-defining criticism and streaming guides for film explorers and casual viewers alike.

AFI’s 100 YEARS…100 MOVIES | American Film Institute AFI’s 100 YEARS…100 MOVIES | American Film Institute
AFI’s 100 YEARS…100 MOVIES The very first edition of AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies is a list of the 100 greatest American films of all time.In 1998,...
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Browse Movies and TV Shows by Genre - IMDb Browse Movies and TV Shows by Genre - IMDb
Browse the most popular movies and TV shows by genre.
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Hollywood’s 100 Favorite Films Hollywood’s 100 Favorite Films
Hollywood insiders were asked to pick their favorite movies of all time, providing us with a ranked list of 100 of the best movies ever made.
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The 100 Greatest Movies of All Time The 100 Greatest Movies of All Time
Variety breaks down the best movies of all time, as determined by film critics. From Psycho to Parasite, these are the best films ever made.
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3,000 Empire Readers Have Spoken And The Verdict Is In - These Are the Greatest Movies Of All Time 3,000 Empire Readers Have Spoken And The Verdict Is In - These Are the Greatest Movies Of All Time
The 100 best movies of all time voted by Empire fans; 1 Lord of The Rings · 2 Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back · 3 The Godfather · 4 The Dark Knight
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The 100 Greatest Movies Of The 21st Century The 100 Greatest Movies Of The 21st Century
It’s the beginning of a new year and a whole new decade – meaning we’re now,...
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Action/Adventure

The 50 Best Action Movies The 50 Best Action Movies
From Keaton to Keanu, head to Empire Online for our definitive list of the 50 best action movies ever.
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The 50 Best Action Movies of All Time The 50 Best Action Movies of All Time
Here are the 50 best action movies of all time according to Variety writers, including "Die Hard," "Speed" and "Top Gun: Maverick."
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The 30 Greatest War Films The 30 Greatest War Films
These are the best movies about World War I, WW2, Vietnam and more, from "Inglourious Basterds" to "Saving Private Ryan."
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How Superhero Franchise Movies Lost Their Way: “It’s Actual Chaos” How Superhero Franchise Movies Lost Their Way: “It’s Actual Chaos”
The 'Veep' and 'Succession' veterans behind HBO’s 'The Franchise' researched the secret world of making Marvel/DC movies and discovered hilarious a...
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62 Best Superhero Movie Performances, From Heath Ledger to Angela Bassett 62 Best Superhero Movie Performances, From Heath Ledger to Angela Bassett
Variety ranks the best superhero movie performances of the last 40 years.
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Heat Vision’s Top 10 Movies of 2025 Heat Vision’s Top 10 Movies of 2025
From wildly original horror movies to animated movies that came out of nowhere, these were the best genre films of the year.
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The 24 Best Spy Movies, from ‘Enemy of the State’ to ‘North by Northwest’ The 24 Best Spy Movies, from ‘Enemy of the State’ to ‘North by Northwest’
The most compelling spy thrillers, including espionage staples 'North by Northwest,' 'Burn After Reading,' 'Black Bag,' and more.
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Drama

The Top Oscar Best Picture Nominees, Ranked (2010 to Present) The Top Oscar Best Picture Nominees, Ranked (2010 to Present)
All of the Oscar nominees for best picture ranked, beginning with the films recognized from 2010 to 2020-21.
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Which Movies Have Won the Most Oscars? Which Movies Have Won the Most Oscars?
These 27 movies have all won seven or more Oscars, from Titanic to Everything Everywhere All at Once.
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Golden Globes: Steven Spielberg Says Chloé Zhao Was the Only Filmmaker “On the Face of This Planet” Who Could Tell ‘Hamnet’ Story Golden Globes: Steven Spielberg Says Chloé Zhao Was the Only Filmmaker “On the Face of This Planet” Who Could Tell ‘Hamnet’ Story
The Focus Features film won the best motion picture drama award at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
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26 Coolest and Most Inspired Acting Oscar Nominated Performances This Century (So Far) 26 Coolest and Most Inspired Acting Oscar Nominated Performances This Century (So Far)
Variety ranks the best acting Oscar nominations from 2000-2025 which includes Lupita Nyong'o, Brad Pitt, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry and more.
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The 25 Greatest Sports Movies of All Time, Ranked The 25 Greatest Sports Movies of All Time, Ranked
From 'Hoop Dreams' to 'Bring It On,' 'Raging Bull' to 'Bull Durham' and beyond, THR's critics pick their all-time champs.
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The 20 Best TV Dramas of the Last 20 Years The 20 Best TV Dramas of the Last 20 Years
From "Mad Men" to "Friday Night Lights," these 20 dramas helped define the modern TV landscape — even if they're still a part of it.
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12 Best Cinematic Love Stories That Oscar Snubbed: From ‘Disobedience’ to ‘Weekend’ 12 Best Cinematic Love Stories That Oscar Snubbed: From ‘Disobedience’ to ‘Weekend’
Variety ranks the top 12 best romantic screenplays that Oscar snubbed including "Disobedience" and "Weekend."
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Comedy

The 100 Best Comedy Movies of All Time The 100 Best Comedy Movies of All Time
Variety's list of the 100 best comedy movies of all time includes 'Annie Hall,' 'Pretty Woman,' 'Waiting for Guffman' and 'Young Frankenstein.'
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15 Wonderfully Quirky Comedy Films You May Have Missed 15 Wonderfully Quirky Comedy Films You May Have Missed
Here are some of the best and quirkiest cult comedy films that may have flown under your radar over the last two decades.
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The Best Comedies on Netflix to Watch Right Now The Best Comedies on Netflix to Watch Right Now
Check out the best comedies to watch on Netflix.
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Amy Poehler Calls Out the Oscars for Never Awarding Comedy Movies: ‘It’s Some Hot Bulls—. Comedy Is Not Easy’ Amy Poehler Calls Out the Oscars for Never Awarding Comedy Movies: ‘It’s Some Hot Bulls—. Comedy Is Not Easy’
Amy Poehler calls out the Oscars for always ignoring comedy movies when it comes time to giving out Academy Awards.
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AFI’s Top 100 Funniest Movies AFI’s Top 100 Funniest Movies
The following is a complete list of AFI's 100 funniest American movies as announced by the American Film Institute (AFI) June 13, 2000.
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3,000 Empire Readers Have Spoken And The Verdict Is In - These Are the Greatest Movies Of All Time 3,000 Empire Readers Have Spoken And The Verdict Is In - These Are the Greatest Movies Of All Time
The 100 best movies of all time voted by Empire fans; 1 Lord of The Rings · 2 Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back · 3 The Godfather · 4 The Dark Knight
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The 105 Best Rom-Coms of All Time, from ‘Some Like It Hot’ and ‘Roxanne’ to ‘Music + Lyrics’ and ‘Mamma Mia!’ The 105 Best Rom-Coms of All Time, from ‘Some Like It Hot’ and ‘Roxanne’ to ‘Music + Lyrics’ and ‘Mamma Mia!’
From the silent era to the streaming age, these are the best rom-coms ever: "Notting Hill," "Obvious Child," "Pillow Talk," and more.
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Thriller/Suspense

20 Killer Whodunnits That Will Keep You Guessing Until the Final Twist 20 Killer Whodunnits That Will Keep You Guessing Until the Final Twist
Empire ranks the best murder mystery movies of all time: 20) Clue 19) Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery 18) Memories Of Murder 17) Laura...
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The Best Thrillers Streaming on Netflix in July, from ‘Vertigo’ and ‘Rear Window’ to ‘Emily the Criminal’ The Best Thrillers Streaming on Netflix in July, from ‘Vertigo’ and ‘Rear Window’ to ‘Emily the Criminal’
'Rebel Ridge,' 'The Hateful Eight,' 'Parasite,' and more of the best and most tense thrillers now streaming on Netflix.
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The 33 Best Plot Twists of the 21st Century, Ranked The 33 Best Plot Twists of the 21st Century, Ranked
From 'The Sixth Sense' to 'Malignant,' a great plot twist doesn't just shock, it can make a movie truly unforgettable. Here are the best.
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The Best American Political Thrillers: ‘Blow Out,’ ‘Argo,’ ‘Reality,’ and More The Best American Political Thrillers: ‘Blow Out,’ ‘Argo,’ ‘Reality,’ and More
It's Fourth of July. The best American political thrillers to watch this holiday: 'Blow Out,' 'All the King's Men,' 'JFK,' and more.
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The 15 Scariest Movies About the Internet, from ‘Not Okay’ to ‘Searching’ The 15 Scariest Movies About the Internet, from ‘Not Okay’ to ‘Searching’
'Search,' 'Not Okay,' 'Ingrid Goes West,' 'Assassination Nation,' 'We're All Going to the World's Fair,' and more scary internet movies.
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Critic’s Picks: 15 Scariest Movies of All Time Critic’s Picks: 15 Scariest Movies of All Time
Fans of horror films rejoice: A Hollywood Reporter critic ranks the most terrifying movies ever made.
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The 100 Greatest Movies of All Time The 100 Greatest Movies of All Time
Variety breaks down the best movies of all time, as determined by film critics. From Psycho to Parasite, these are the best films ever made.
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Horror

The 25 Best Horror Movies of the 21st Century, Ranked The 25 Best Horror Movies of the 21st Century, Ranked
From razor-edged satires to dark fairy tales, inspired haunted house riffs and nerve-shredding accounts of supernatural possession, the 2000s have ...
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The 100 Greatest Horror Movies of All Time The 100 Greatest Horror Movies of All Time
The 100 best horror movies of all time: Possession, The Thing, Don't Look Now, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Shining, and the Blair Witch Project.
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The Best Horror Movies of 2024 The Best Horror Movies of 2024
From Shudder's 'Oddity' to Cineverse's 'Terrifier 3,' these were the best movies to grace the horror genre in 2024. Read IndieWire's end of year list.
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The Best Horror Movies of 2025 The Best Horror Movies of 2025
From genre-defining hits ('Sinners') and surprise breakouts ('Weapons') to hidden gems ('Dead Mail') and auteur-driven awards contenders ('Frankens...
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50 Blood-Chilling Horror Movies Too Terrifying To Forget — And Where To Stream Them 50 Blood-Chilling Horror Movies Too Terrifying To Forget — And Where To Stream Them
Empire ranks the 50 greatest horror movies ever made. From frightening cult classics to modern masterworks, this list has a scare for every horror ...
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The 50 Best Horror Movies Of The 21st Century The 50 Best Horror Movies Of The 21st Century
Read Empire's list of the best modern horrors that will make your blood run cold.
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AFM: The Horror Genre Emerges as Indie Industry’s Unlikely Savior AFM: The Horror Genre Emerges as Indie Industry’s Unlikely Savior
From blockbuster slasher pics like 'Halloween' to art house freak-outs like 'Mandy' (and the box-office juggernaut that is Blumhouse), the Horror g...
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Romantic Comedy

The 14 Best Romantic Comedies in Movie History The 14 Best Romantic Comedies in Movie History
The best rom-coms, from "Crazy Rich Asians" to "Broadcast News" with a detour through "Bull Durham."
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The 105 Best Rom-Coms of All Time, from ‘Some Like It Hot’ and ‘Roxanne’ to ‘Music + Lyrics’ and ‘Mamma Mia!’ The 105 Best Rom-Coms of All Time, from ‘Some Like It Hot’ and ‘Roxanne’ to ‘Music + Lyrics’ and ‘Mamma Mia!’
From the silent era to the streaming age, these are the best rom-coms ever: "Notting Hill," "Obvious Child," "Pillow Talk," and more.
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The 22 Best Rom-Coms on Netflix: ’13 Going on 30,’ ‘The Holiday,’ and More The 22 Best Rom-Coms on Netflix: ’13 Going on 30,’ ‘The Holiday,’ and More
The funniest, most swoon-worthy romantic comedies streaming on Netflix: No Hard Feelings, Hit-Man, Anyone But You, Notting Hill, and more.
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The 50 Greatest Romantic Movies of All Time The 50 Greatest Romantic Movies of All Time
These are the 50 top romance movies of all time, chosen by Variety critics. Browse the most romantic films, from Brokeback Mountain to A Star Is Born.
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The Rom-Com Is Dead. Long Live the Rom-Com The Rom-Com Is Dead. Long Live the Rom-Com
Owen Gleiberman on how the romantic comedy, if it's going to survive, must go beyond the tropes 'Isn't It Romantic' delightfully skewers.
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Julia Roberts: We Didn’t Fully ‘Appreciate’ the Romantic-Comedy Boom in the 1990s Julia Roberts: We Didn’t Fully ‘Appreciate’ the Romantic-Comedy Boom in the 1990s
Julia Roberts wants everyone to know that romantic comedies are hard work.
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11 Great Movies That Prove Indie Film Saved the Romantic Comedy 11 Great Movies That Prove Indie Film Saved the Romantic Comedy
Hollywood has abandoned the romantic-comedy genre. Not to worry. Indie filmmakers are doing these movies serious justice.
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The 47 Best Romance Movies of the 21st Century, from ‘High Fidelity’ to ‘Carol’ The 47 Best Romance Movies of the 21st Century, from ‘High Fidelity’ to ‘Carol’
'Weekend,' 'Disobedience,' 'Decision to Leave,' 'Moulin Rouge,' 'Take This Waltz,' and more of the best romantic movies of the 21st century.
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Science Fiction

The Best Sci-Fi Movies Of All Time The Best Sci-Fi Movies Of All Time
Get a glimpse of the future with Empire's pick of the 50 greatest science fiction movies of all time.
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The 65 Best Sci-Fi Movies of the 21st Century, from ‘Melancholia’ and ‘M3GAN’ to ‘Asteroid City’ The 65 Best Sci-Fi Movies of the 21st Century, from ‘Melancholia’ and ‘M3GAN’ to ‘Asteroid City’
The Creator, Color Out of Space, M3GAN, Infinity Pool, 10 Cloverfield Lane, Mad Max: Fury Road, and more of the best sci-fi movies.
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Heat Vision’s Top 10 Movies of 2025 Heat Vision’s Top 10 Movies of 2025
From wildly original horror movies to animated movies that came out of nowhere, these were the best genre films of the year.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
The 100 Greatest Movies Of The 21st Century The 100 Greatest Movies Of The 21st Century
It’s the beginning of a new year and a whole new decade – meaning we’re now,...
www.empireonline.com
The 100 Greatest Movies of All Time The 100 Greatest Movies of All Time
Variety breaks down the best movies of all time, as determined by film critics. From Psycho to Parasite, these are the best films ever made.
variety.com
The 100 Greatest Horror Movies of All Time The 100 Greatest Horror Movies of All Time
The 100 best horror movies of all time: Possession, The Thing, Don't Look Now, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Shining, and the Blair Witch Project.
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Why the World Needs Superman. Plus, a Ranking of All His Other Movies Why the World Needs Superman. Plus, a Ranking of All His Other Movies
Is James Gunn's new feature the best Man of Steel movie ever? Maybe not. But it's the Superman we could all use right now. How it stacks up against...
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