Barry Lyndon (1975)
0.2903Canon Score · ranked #51 all time
Aggregated from 11 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
An Irish rogue uses his cunning and wit to work his way up the social classes of 18th century England, transforming himself from the humble Redmond Barry into the noble Barry Lyndon.
Why it ranks #51
Every list on which Barry Lyndon appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Sight & Sound Directors' 100 (2022) | Major international poll | #13 / 104 |
| Village Voice 100 Best of 20th C (2000) | Critics' canon | #46 / 100 |
| Sight & Sound Critics' 250 (2022) | Major international poll | #47 / 264 |
| Letterboxd Top 500 (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #61 / 500 |
| Cahiers du Cinéma 100 (2008) | Major international poll | #67 / 100 |
| DGA 80 Greatest Directorial (2016) | Critics' canon | #73 / 78 |
| Time Out 100 Best (2026 ed.) | Critics' canon | #85 / 99 |
| Ebert Great Movies (I–IV) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| NYT Best 1000 Movies (2004) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| TIME All-TIME 100 (2005) | Editorial list | Selected |