West Side Story (1961)
0.1659Canon Score · ranked #141 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
In Manhattan’s Upper West Side, rival gangs of Polish-Americans and newly arrived Puerto Ricans clash for control of the neighborhood, even as two young members from opposite sides fall dangerously in love.
Why it ranks #141
Every list on which West Side Story appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| DGA 80 Greatest Directorial (2016) | Critics' canon | #49 / 78 |
| THR Hollywood's 100 Favorite (2014) | Critics' canon | #61 / 100 |
| Halliwell's Top 1000 (2005) | Critics' canon | #63 / 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 |
| Academy Award Best Picture winners | Award | Winner |