#2. Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977)

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– Director: George Lucas

– Stacker score: 98.3

– Metascore: 90

– IMDb user rating: 8.6

– Runtime: 121 minutes

What is there to say about “Star Wars?” The 1977 film has established itself in every corner of our collective consciousness, from the global fame of its cast to the innumerable sci-fi and adventure films it influenced, not to mention the films in the franchise still being released every couple of years. The soundtrack is iconic, the characters are legendary, and the story of a chosen hero leading the galaxy to victory has inspired millions of young people all across the globe.