The Top-Rated Films in Cinema History

Rear Window

Alfred Hitchcock's Rear Window manufactures incredible tremendous tension without ever leaving Jeff's (James Stewart) room. Stewart plays L.B. "Jeff" Jeffries, a new photographer confined to his apartment while recuperating from an accident. Upon witnessing an altercation in a neighbor's apartment, Jeff becomes convinced that he has witnessed a murder.

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is the fourth-highest grossing film of all time. The sequel has been revered as one of the best fantasy films in history, earning six Academy Award nominations and winning in four categories. The film also launched the career of Elijah Wood, who played Frodo Baggins throughout the franchise.

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