Best movies that are oscar winners or nominees in best motion picture category



West Side Story(1961)

Combined Rating:
55
Combined Critics Rating: 36

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



The Hustler(1961)

Combined Rating:
47
Combined Critics Rating: 25

An up-and-coming pool player plays a long-time champion in a single high-stakes match.





The Guns of Navarone(1961)

Combined Rating:
39
Combined Critics Rating: 16

A British team is sent to cross occupied Greek territory and destroy the massive German gun emplacement that commands a key sea channel.



Elmer Gantry(1960)

Combined Rating:
31
Combined Critics Rating: 19

A fast-talking traveling salesman with a charming, loquacious manner convinces a sincere evangelist that he can be an effective preacher for her cause.



The Alamo(1960)

Combined Rating:
21
Combined Critics Rating: 0

In 1836, a small band of soldiers sacrifice their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new Republic of Texas.



The Sundowners(1960)

Combined Rating:
11
Combined Critics Rating: 0

In Australia's Outback during the early 20th century the impoverished Carmody family lives a nomadic life out of their wagon but the mom and son want to settle while the dad is against it.



Fanny(1961)

Combined Rating:
6
Combined Critics Rating: 0

A love triangle between a young woman, a rich 60-something man and an aspiring sailor set in early 20th century Marseilles.



Sons and Lovers(1960)

Combined Rating:
4
Combined Critics Rating: 0

Jack Cardiff received a 1960 Oscar Nomination as Best Director for this lush, engaging film starring Trevor Howard, Dean Stockwell and Donald Pleasence, which was adapted from D.H. ...