The Leopard (1963)
0.2285Canon Score · ranked #81 all time
Aggregated from 10 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
As Garibaldi's troops begin the unification of Italy in the 1860s, an aristocratic Sicilian family grudgingly adapts to the sweeping social changes undermining their way of life.
Why it ranks #81
Every list on which The Leopard appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Cahiers du Cinéma 100 (2008) | Major international poll | #25 / 100 |
| TIFF Essential 100 (2010) | Editorial list | #33 / 100 |
| Halliwell's Top 1000 (2005) | Critics' canon | #67 / 1041 |
| Sight & Sound Critics' 250 (2022) | Major international poll | #91 / 264 |
| Empire 500 Greatest (2008) | Editorial list | #252 / 500 |
| Letterboxd Top 500 (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #455 / 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 |