Amadeus (1984)
0.1864Canon Score · ranked #115 all time
Aggregated from 10 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
Disciplined Italian composer Antonio Salieri becomes consumed by jealousy and resentment towards the hedonistic and remarkably talented young Salzburger composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Why it ranks #115
Every list on which Amadeus appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| DGA 80 Greatest Directorial (2016) | Critics' canon | #47 / 78 |
| WGA 101 Greatest Screenplays (2006) | Critics' canon | #73 / 101 |
| THR Hollywood's 100 Favorite (2014) | Critics' canon | #81 / 100 |
| Letterboxd Top 500 (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #104 / 500 |
| Empire 500 Greatest (2008) | Editorial list | #136 / 500 |
| Halliwell's Top 1000 (2005) | Critics' canon | #319 / 1041 |
| Ebert Great Movies (I–IV) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| NYT Best 1000 Movies (2004) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| Academy Award Best Picture winners | Award | Winner |