12 Best Black-and-White Movies Everyone Should See
Citizen Kane (1941)
Often regarded as the greatest film of all time, Orson Welles’ masterpiece tells the story of a media tycoon’s rise and fall
– Casablanca (1942)
A timeless romantic drama set during World War II, Casablanca follows Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) and Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman) in a tale of love, sacrifice, and moral dilemmas in war-torn Morocco.
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Schindler’s List (1993)
Steven Spielberg’s emotionally powerful film about the Holocaust, filmed in stark black-and-white, tells the true story of Oskar Schindler
Psycho (1960)
Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic horror-thriller is a groundbreaking film that introduced audiences to Norman Bates and his eerie motel.
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
This heartwarming classic follows George Bailey, a man who learns the value of his life and the impact he has on others after an angel shows him what the world would be like without him. A Christmas staple for generations.
12 Angry Men (1957)
Set entirely in a jury room, this tense courtroom drama examines the moral responsibility of a group of jurors debating a murder case
The Seventh Seal (1957)
Ingmar Bergman’s philosophical drama follows a knight returning from the Crusades who plays a chess game with Death as he seeks answers about life and mortality
Sunset Boulevard (1950)
This noir classic tells the dark story of a fading silent film star who lures a young screenwriter into her delusional world, offering a cynical look at the darker side of Hollywood and fame.