Cries and Whispers (1972)
0.1213Canon Score · ranked #238 all time
Aggregated from 6 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
As Agnes slowly dies of cancer, her sisters are so immersed in their own psychic pains that they are unable to offer her the support she needs.
Why it ranks #238
Every list on which Cries and Whispers appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Halliwell's Top 1000 (2005) | Critics' canon | #96 / 1041 |
| Sight & Sound Critics' 250 (2022) | Major international poll | #239 / 264 |
| Letterboxd Top 500 (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #306 / 500 |
| Ebert Great Movies (I–IV) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| NYT Best 1000 Movies (2004) | Critics' canon | Selected |