Andrei Rublev (1966)
0.2438Canon Score · ranked #70 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
An expansive Russian drama, this film focuses on the life of revered religious icon painter Andrei Rublev. Drifting from place to place in a tumultuous era, the peace-seeking monk eventually gains a reputation for his art. But after Rublev witnesses a brutal battle and unintentionally becomes involved, he takes a vow of silence and spends time away from his work. As he begins to ease his troubled soul, he takes steps towards becoming a painter once again.
Why it ranks #70
Every list on which Andrei Rublev appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Sight & Sound Directors' 100 (2022) | Major international poll | #26 / 104 |
| Halliwell's Top 1000 (2005) | Critics' canon | #26 / 1041 |
| Empire 500 Greatest (2008) | Editorial list | #36 / 500 |
| Letterboxd Top 500 (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #37 / 500 |
| Time Out 100 Best (2026 ed.) | Critics' canon | #40 / 99 |
| Sight & Sound Critics' 250 (2022) | Major international poll | #69 / 264 |
| Cahiers du Cinéma 100 (2008) | Major international poll | #77 / 100 |
| TIFF Essential 100 (2010) | Editorial list | #87 / 100 |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |