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    1950s Movies

    The 40 most popular 1950s movies, ranked. Click any film for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    12 Angry Men
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    12 Angry Men

    1957 · 1h 37m

    country: United States

    The defense and the prosecution have rested and the jury is filing into the jury room to decide if a young Spanish-American is guilty or innocent of murdering his father. What begins as an open and shut case soon becomes a mini-drama of each of the jurors' prejudices and preconceptions about the trial, the accused, and each other.

    Sleeping Beauty
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    Sleeping Beauty

    1959 · 1h 15m

    country: United States

    Cursed to die by the evil fairy Maleficent when she was a baby, Princess Aurora is sent into hiding under protection from three good fairies. As she grows up far away, Maleficent becomes increasingly determined to seal the princess's fate.

    Cinderella
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    Cinderella

    1950 · 1h 14m

    country: United States

    Cinderella has faith her dreams of a better life will come true. With help from her loyal mice friends and a wave of her Fairy Godmother's wand, Cinderella's rags are magically turned into a glorious gown and off she goes to the Royal Ball. But when the clock strikes midnight, the spell is broken, leaving a single glass slipper... the only key to the ultimate fairy-tale ending!

    Seven Samurai
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    Seven Samurai

    1954 · 3h 27m

    country: Japan

    A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandits, so the samurai gathers six others to help him teach the people how to defend themselves, and the villagers provide the soldiers with food.

    Rear Window
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    Rear Window

    1954 · 1h 53m

    country: United States

    A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.

    Peter Pan
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    Peter Pan

    1953 · 1h 17m

    country: United States

    Leaving the safety of their nursery behind, Wendy, Michael and John follow Peter Pan to a magical world where childhood lasts forever. But while in Neverland, the kids must face Captain Hook and foil his attempts to get rid of Peter for good.

    Roman Holiday
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    Roman Holiday

    1953 · 1h 59m

    country: United States

    Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls asleep on a park bench and is found by an American reporter, Joe Bradley, who takes her back to his apartment for safety. At work the next morning, Joe finds out Ann's regal identity and bets his editor he can get exclusive interview with her, but romance soon gets in the way.

    Alice in Wonderland
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    Alice in Wonderland

    1951 · 1h 15m

    country: United States

    On a golden afternoon, wildly curious young Alice tumbles into the burrow and enters the merry, madcap world of Wonderland full of whimsical escapades.

    Some Like It Hot
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    Some Like It Hot

    1959 · 2h 3m

    country: United States

    In Prohibition-era Chicago, musicians Joe and Jerry witness a mob hit, and flee the state in an all-female band disguised as Josephine and Daphne, but further complications set in.

    Vertigo
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    Vertigo

    1958 · 2h 8m

    country: United States

    A retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her.

    Lady and the Tramp
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    Lady and the Tramp

    1955 · 1h 16m

    country: United States

    Lady, a golden cocker spaniel, meets up with a mongrel dog who calls himself the Tramp. He is obviously from the wrong side of town, but happenings at Lady's home make her decide to travel with him for a while.

    Singin' in the Rain
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    Singin' in the Rain

    1952 · 1h 43m

    country: United States

    In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his paranoid screen partner struggle to make the difficult transition to talking pictures.

    The Ten Commandments
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    The Ten Commandments

    1956 · 3h 40m

    country: United States

    Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, Moses embarks on a personal quest to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.

    Slightly Scarlet
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    Slightly Scarlet

    1956 · 1h 39m

    country: United States

    Kleptomaniac Dorothy Lyons is paroled from prison into the custody of her sister June, secretary to "reform" politician Frank Jansen. Ben Grace, associate of crime boss Sol "Solly" Caspar, sees this as a way to smear Jansen's campaign. Seductive Dorothy will do anything to get what she wants, which includes having a good time with Ben-- whom June is now in love with.

    The Harder They Fall
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    The Harder They Fall

    1956 · 1h 49m

    country: United States

    Jobless sportswriter Eddie Willis is hired by corrupt fight promoter Nick Benko to promote his current protégé, an unknown Argentinian boxer named Toro Moreno. Although Moreno is a hulking giant, his chances for success are hampered by a powder-puff punch and a glass jaw. Exploiting Willis' reputation for integrity and standing in the boxing community, Benko arranges a series of fixed fights that propel the unsophisticated Moreno to #1 contender for the championship. The reigning champ, the sadistic Buddy Brannen, harbors resentment at the publicity Toro has been receiving and vows to viciously punish him in the ring. Eddie must now decide whether or not to tell the naive Toro the truth.

    Ben-Hur
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    Ben-Hur

    1959 · 3h 32m

    country: United States

    In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.

    North by Northwest
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    North by Northwest

    1959 · 2h 17m

    country: United States

    Advertising man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase.

    Sunset Boulevard
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    Sunset Boulevard

    1950 · 1h 50m

    country: United States

    A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.

    The 400 Blows
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    The 400 Blows

    1959 · 1h 39m

    country: France

    For young Parisian boy Antoine Doinel, life is one difficult situation after another. Surrounded by inconsiderate adults, including his neglectful parents, Antoine spends his days with his best friend, Rene, trying to plan for a better life. When one of their schemes goes awry, Antoine ends up in trouble with the law, leading to even more conflicts with unsympathetic authority figures.

    Liane, Jungle Goddess
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    Liane, Jungle Goddess

    1956 · 1h 28m

    country: Germany

    Researchers in the African jungle find a young white woman living with a tribe, that adores her as goddess. They carry her off and proudly report to the press. It turns out that she may be Liane, the long lost daughter of the rich shipowner Amelongen. So Toren starts civilizing her and takes her to Germany, where she - now in love with Toren - has to defend herself against accusations of legacy-hunting. Will she fit into her new society?

    The Seventh Seal
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    The Seventh Seal

    1957 · 1h 36m

    country: Sweden

    When disillusioned Swedish knight Antonius Block returns home from the Crusades to find his country in the grips of the Black Death, he challenges Death to a chess match for his life. Tormented by the belief that God does not exist, Block sets off on a journey, meeting up with traveling players Jof and his wife, Mia, and becoming determined to evade Death long enough to commit one redemptive act while he still lives.

    High Noon
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    High Noon

    1952 · 1h 25m

    country: United States

    Will Kane, the sheriff of a small town in New Mexico, learns a notorious outlaw he put in jail has been freed, and will be arriving on the noon train. Knowing the outlaw and his gang are coming to kill him, Kane is determined to stand his ground, so he attempts to gather a posse from among the local townspeople.

    Ikiru
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    Ikiru

    1952 · 2h 23m

    country: Japan

    Kanji Watanabe is a middle-aged man who has worked in the same monotonous bureaucratic position for decades. Learning he has cancer, he starts to look for the meaning of his life.

    Rio Bravo
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    Rio Bravo

    1959 · 2h 21m

    country: United States

    A small-town sheriff in the American West enlists the help of a disabled man, a drunk, and a young gunfighter in his efforts to hold in jail the brother of the local bad guy.

    Witness for the Prosecution
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    Witness for the Prosecution

    1957 · 1h 56m

    country: United States

    An ailing barrister is thrust back into the courtroom in what becomes one of the most unusual and eventful murder cases of the lawyer's career when he finds himself defending a man being tried for the murder of a socialite.

    Strangers on a Train
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    Strangers on a Train

    1951 · 1h 41m

    country: United States

    A charming psychopath tries to coerce a tennis star into his theory that two strangers can commit the perfect crime by exchanging murders—each killing the other’s most-hated person.

    Paths of Glory
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    Paths of Glory

    1957 · 1h 28m

    country: United States

    A commanding officer defends three scapegoats on trial for a failed offensive that occurred within the French Army in 1916.

    The Bridge on the River Kwai
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    The Bridge on the River Kwai

    1957 · 2h 42m

    country: United Kingdom

    The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow up the structure, but Col. Nicholson, the commander who supervised the bridge's construction, has acquired a sense of pride in his creation and tries to foil their plans.

    Forbidden Planet
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    Forbidden Planet

    1956 · 1h 38m

    country: United States

    Starship C57D travels to planet Altair 4 in search of the crew of spaceship "Bellerophon," a scientific expedition that has been missing for twenty years. They find themselves unwelcome by the expedition's lone survivor and warned of destruction by an invisible force if they don't turn back immediately.

    The Night of the Hunter
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    The Night of the Hunter

    1955 · 1h 33m

    country: United States

    In Depression-era West Virginia, a serial-killing preacher hunts two young children who know the whereabouts of a stash of money.

    Dial M for Murder
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    Dial M for Murder

    1954 · 1h 45m

    country: United States

    When her American lover visits London, a wealthy woman’s jealous husband hatches a plan to murder her and inherit her fortune.

    The Searchers
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    The Searchers

    1956 · 1h 59m

    country: United States

    As a Civil War veteran spends years searching for a young niece captured by Indians, his motivation becomes increasingly questionable.

    Around the World in 80 Days
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    Around the World in 80 Days

    1956 · 3h 2m

    country: United Kingdom

    Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short period for those days.

    Rashomon
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    Rashomon

    1950 · 1h 28m

    country: Japan

    Four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife.

    To Catch a Thief
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    To Catch a Thief

    1955 · 1h 46m

    country: United States

    When a string of jewel robberies hits the French Riviera, suspicion falls on retired thief John “The Cat” Robie. To clear his name, he sets out to trap the copycat himself—entangling a wealthy widow and her beguiling daughter in a seductive game of pursuit, deception, and desire.

    A Streetcar Named Desire
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    A Streetcar Named Desire

    1951 · 2h 2m

    country: United States

    A disturbed, aging Southern belle moves in with her sister for solace — but being face-to-face with her brutish brother-in-law accelerates her downward spiral.

    Giant
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    Giant

    1956 · 3h 21m

    country: United States

    Wealthy rancher Bick Benedict and dirt-poor cowboy Jett Rink both woo Leslie Lynnton, a beautiful young woman from Maryland who is new to Texas. She marries Benedict, but she is shocked by the racial bigotry of the White Texans against the local people of Mexican descent. Rink discovers oil on a small plot of land, and while he uses his vast, new wealth to buy all the land surrounding the Benedict ranch, the Benedict's disagreement over prejudice fuels conflict that runs across generations.

    The Man Who Knew Too Much
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    The Man Who Knew Too Much

    1956 · 2h 1m

    country: United States

    An American doctor and his wife, a former singing star, witness a murder while vacationing in Morocco, and are drawn into a twisting plot of international intrigue when their young son is kidnapped.

    The Killing
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    The Killing

    1956 · 1h 25m

    country: United States

    Career criminal Johnny Clay recruits a sharpshooter, a crooked police officer, a bartender and a betting teller named George, among others, for one last job before he goes straight and gets married. But when George tells his restless wife about the scheme to steal millions from the racetrack where he works, she hatches a plot of her own.

    Rebel Without a Cause
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    Rebel Without a Cause

    1955 · 1h 51m

    country: United States

    After moving to a new town, troublemaking teen Jim Stark is supposed to have a clean slate, although being the new kid in town brings its own problems. While searching for some stability, Stark forms a bond with a disturbed classmate, Plato, and falls for local girl Judy. However, Judy is the girlfriend of neighborhood tough, Buzz. When Buzz violently confronts Jim and challenges him to a drag race, the new kid's real troubles begin.

    About 1950s Movies

    The 1950s

    1950s cinema fought television with everything it had: widescreen formats, colour, and spectacle. Underneath the scale, it was also the decade of Japanese cinema's international breakthrough and the birth of the modern art film.

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