To Be or Not to Be (1942)
0.2184Canon Score · ranked #88 all time
Aggregated from 7 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.
Why it ranks #88
Every list on which To Be or Not to Be appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Cahiers du Cinéma 100 (2008) | Major international poll | #13 / 100 |
| Halliwell's Top 1000 (2005) | Critics' canon | #32 / 1041 |
| Sight & Sound Critics' 250 (2022) | Major international poll | #115 / 264 |
| Letterboxd Top 500 (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #120 / 500 |
| Slant 100 Essential Films | Critics' canon | Selected |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| NYT Best 1000 Movies (2004) | Critics' canon | Selected |