Saving Private Ryan (1998)
0.1825Canon Score · ranked #118 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
As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain John Miller and seven men are tasked with penetrating German-held territory and bringing the boy home.
Why it ranks #118
Every list on which Saving Private Ryan appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Variety 100 Greatest (2022) | Critics' canon | #10 / 100 |
| DGA 80 Greatest Directorial (2016) | Critics' canon | #25 / 78 |
| Empire 100 Best (2025) | Editorial list | #42 / 100 |
| THR Hollywood's 100 Favorite (2014) | Critics' canon | #46 / 100 |
| Empire 500 Greatest (2008) | Editorial list | #156 / 500 |
| Letterboxd Top 500 (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #226 / 500 |
| Halliwell's Top 1000 (2005) | Critics' canon | #614 / 1041 |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| NYT Best 1000 Movies (2004) | Critics' canon | Selected |