Best Movies of the 1960s, Ranked

13 films, ranked on my own star ratings by Arwin Edward Bagaslao. Updated 2026-09-30.

This is my ranked list for films from the 1960s, based on the ones that connected with me the most and worked strongest in my own taste. What I like about this decade is how wide the range feels at the top. I can go from satire, to epic sca

1. 1
   Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)

   ★★★★½

   What unsettles me most is how calmly it presents something so catastrophic, as if total destruction can be triggered by routine, ego, and blind protocol.

2. 2
   From Russia with Love (1963)
3. 3
   Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

   ★★★★

   Monumental in scale and craft. The film immediately impresses with its vast desert imagery, warm yellow and brown palette, and a swelling score that makes everything…

4. 4
   2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

   ★★★★

   A meditative sci-fi experience that feels more like art than traditional storytelling.

5. 5
   Harakiri (1962)

   ★★★½

   It feels like something pulled straight from an old album.

6. 6
   Goldfinger (1964)

   ★★★

   Sean Connery really carried this film. His presence alone makes everything feel more engaging.

7. 7
   To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)

   ★★★

   What I admire most here is the film’s moral clarity.

8. 8
   The Sound of Music (1965)

   ★★★

   The melodies of the songs feel like old Disney animation music for me.

9. 9
   You Only Live Twice (1967)
10. 10
    Ivan's Childhood (1962)

    ★★

    Ivan’s childhood is beautifully shot. The cinematography really stands out.

11. 11
    Daisies (1966)

    ★★

    Too creative and artistic for a 60s film.

12. 12
    Dr. No (1962)

    ★★

    Since this is the first James Bond film, I feel like they were still finding their footing and figuring out two things: what the overall tone and identity of Bond should…

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    For a Few Dollars More (1965)

    ★½

    Shots are great, especially in the stand offs and one on one scenes.