The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)
0.1701Canon Score · ranked #134 all time
Aggregated from 8 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
Two jobless Americans convince a prospector to travel to the mountains of Mexico with them in search of gold. But the hostile wilderness, local bandits, and greed all get in the way of their journey.
Why it ranks #134
Every list on which The Treasure of the Sierra Madre appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| WGA 101 Greatest Screenplays (2006) | Critics' canon | #46 / 101 |
| DGA 80 Greatest Directorial (2016) | Critics' canon | #57 / 78 |
| Empire 500 Greatest (2008) | Editorial list | #74 / 500 |
| Letterboxd Top 500 (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #168 / 500 |
| Halliwell's Top 1000 (2005) | Critics' canon | #760 / 1041 |
| Ebert Great Movies (I–IV) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| NYT Best 1000 Movies (2004) | Critics' canon | Selected |