La Dolce Vita (1960)
0.2746Canon Score · ranked #57 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
Episodic journey of journalist Marcello who struggles to find his place in the world, torn between the allure of Rome's elite social scene and the stifling domesticity offered by his girlfriend, all the while searching for a way to become a serious writer.
Why it ranks #57
Every list on which La Dolce Vita appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Time Out 100 Best (2026 ed.) | Critics' canon | #6 / 99 |
| TIFF Essential 100 (2010) | Editorial list | #34 / 100 |
| Sight & Sound Directors' 100 (2022) | Major international poll | #36 / 104 |
| Empire 500 Greatest (2008) | Editorial list | #55 / 500 |
| Cahiers du Cinéma 100 (2008) | Major international poll | #59 / 100 |
| Sight & Sound Critics' 250 (2022) | Major international poll | #61 / 264 |
| Letterboxd Top 500 (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #209 / 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 |
| Cannes Palme d'Or winners | Award | Winner |