A Clockwork Orange (1971)
0.1816Canon Score · ranked #119 all time
Aggregated from 9 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
In a near-future Britain, young Alexander DeLarge and his pals get their kicks beating and raping anyone they please. When not destroying the lives of others, Alex swoons to the music of Beethoven. The state, eager to crack down on juvenile crime, gives an incarcerated Alex the option to undergo an invasive procedure that'll rob him of all personal agency. In a time when conscience is a commodity, can Alex change his tune?
Why it ranks #119
Every list on which A Clockwork Orange appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| DGA 80 Greatest Directorial (2016) | Critics' canon | #27 / 78 |
| THR Hollywood's 100 Favorite (2014) | Critics' canon | #35 / 100 |
| Empire 500 Greatest (2008) | Editorial list | #37 / 500 |
| Entertainment Weekly 100 (2013) | Editorial list | #47 / 87 |
| TIFF Essential 100 (2010) | Editorial list | #64 / 100 |
| Sight & Sound Critics' 250 (2022) | Major international poll | #260 / 264 |
| Halliwell's Top 1000 (2005) | Critics' canon | #332 / 1041 |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| NYT Best 1000 Movies (2004) | Critics' canon | Selected |