Most Popular Movies of The United States

The United States of America has a rich and diverse cinematic history, with a legacy that spans over a century.The Cinema of the United States, consisting mainly of major film studios (also known metonymously as Hollywood) along with some independent films and award winning films, has had a large effect on the global film industry since the early 20th century. By the turn of the 20th century, America was already making its mark in the world of film with the first-ever narrative film, "The Great Train Robbery" (1903), directed by Edwin S. Porter. This short film laid the foundation for storytelling in cinema, and America was quick to embrace this new form of entertainment.
 

Hollywood is the oldest film industry, in the sense of being the place where the earliest film studios and production companies emerged. It is the birthplace of various genres of cinema among them comedy, drama, action, the musical, romance, horror, science fiction, and the epic and has set the example for other national film industries.
After the 1980s and 1990s witnessed the emergence of the independent film movement, which provided a platform for smaller, more daring films that often explored unconventional themes. Directors like Quentin Tarantino and the Coen Brothers made their mark with films like "Pulp Fiction" (1994) and "Fargo" (1996). These films challenged the mainstream and brought new voices and perspectives to American cinema.

In this article now we have discussed the top 20 highest grossing films of United States of America

The Godfather: Directed by Francis Ford Coppola in 1972. The story is about Don Vito Corleone, who is a head of a mafia family, decides to hand over his empire to his youngest son Michael. However, his decision unintentionally puts the lives of his loved ones in grave danger.

The Godfather Part II: After two years later in 1994 director Francis Ford Coppola made the second part of the movie The Godfather part 2 where he portray The early life and career of Vito Corleone in 1920s New York City is portrayed, while his son, Michael, expands and tightens his grip on the family crime syndicate.

The Shawshank Redemption: Directed by the Frank Darabont in 1994. The main story is over the course of several years, two convicts form a friendship, seeking consolation and, eventually, redemption through basic compassion.

The Dark Knight: The Dark Knight this action drama movie is directed by the great director Christopher Nolan. The story is about when the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice.

Pulp Fiction: Pulp Fiction is a 1994 American crime film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. It tells four intertwining tales of crime and violence in Los Angeles, California. The film stars John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis, Tim Roth, Ving Rhames, and Uma Thurman. The title refers to the pulp magazines and hardboiled crime novels popular during the mid-20th century, known for their graphic violence and punchy dialogue.

Forest Gump: Forrest Gump is a 1994 American comedy-drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Eric Roth. It is based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom and stars Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson and Sally Field. The film follows several decades in the life of a slow-witted and kindhearted Alabama man named Forrest Gump (Hanks) and his experiences in the 20th-century United States. The film differs substantially from the novel.

Fight Club: Fight Club is a 1999 American film directed by David Finche. It is based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Chuck Palahniuk. Norton plays the unnamed narrator, who is discontented with his white-collar job. He forms a "fight club" with soap salesman Tyler Durden and becomes embroiled in a relationship with an impoverished but beguilingly attractive woman, Marla Singer.

Inception: Inception is a 2010 science fiction action film written and directed by Christopher Nolan. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a professional thief who steals information by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets.

The Matrix: The Matrix is a 1999 science fiction action film written and directed by the Wachowskis. It is the first installment in the Matrix film series,

Goodfellas: Goodfellas (stylized GoodFellas) is a 1990 American biographical crime film directed by Martin Scorsese, written by Nicholas Pileggi. It is a film adaptation of the 1985 nonfiction book Wiseguy by Pileggi.

The Silence of The Lamb: The Silence of the Lambs is a 1991 American psychological horror thriller film directed by Jonathan Demme and written by Ted Tally, It stars Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling, a young FBI trainee who is hunting a serial killer named "Buffalo Bill" (Ted Levine), who skins his female victims.

Saving Private Ryan: Saving Private Ryan is a 1998 American epic war film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Robert Rodat. Set in 1944 in France during World War II. 

Life is beautiful: Life Is Beautiful is a 1997 Italian comedy-drama film directed by and starring Roberto Benigni, a Jewish Italian bookshop owner, who employs his imagination to shield his son from the horrors of internment in a Nazi concentration camp.

The Pianist: The Pianist is a 2002 biographical war drama film produced and directed by Roman Polanski, It is based on the autobiographical book The Pianist (1946), a Holocaust memoir by the Polish-Jewish pianist and composer W?adys?aw Szpilman, a Holocaust survivor. The film was a co-production by France, the United Kingdom, Germany and Poland.

Interstellar: Interstellar is a 2014 epic science fiction film co-written, directed, and produced by Christopher Nolan. Set in a dystopian future where humanity is embroiled in a catastrophic blight and famine, the film follows a group of astronauts who travel through a wormhole near Saturn in search of a new home for humankind.

The Lion King: The Lion King is a 1994 American animated musical drama film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is inspired by William Shakespeare's stage play Hamlet with some elements from the Biblical stories of Joseph and Moses and Disney's 1942 animated feature film Bambi.

Oppenheimer: Oppenheimer is a 2023 epic biographical thriller film[6] written and directed by Christopher Nolan. Based on the 2005 biography American Prometheus by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, the film chronicles the career of Oppenheimer, with the story predominantly focusing on his studies, his direction of the Manhattan Project during World War II, and his eventual fall from grace due to his 1954 security hearing.

Harakiri: Directed by Masaki Kobayashi. The story is about When a ronin requesting seppuku at a feudal lord's palace is told of the brutal suicide of another ronin who previously visited, he reveals how their pasts are intertwined - and in doing so challenges the clan's integrity.

Once Upon a Time in the West: Once Upon a Time in the West is a 1968 epic spaghetti Western film directed by Sergio Leone, the story is about A mysterious stranger with a harmonica joins forces with a notorious desperado to protect a beautiful widow from a ruthless assassin working for the railroad.

Braveheart: Braveheart is a 1995 American epic historical drama film directed by, produced by, and starring Mel Gibson. The story is inspired by Blind Harry's 15th century epic poem The Actes and Deidis of the Illustre and Vallyeant Campioun Schir William Wallace and was adapted for the screen by Randall Wallace.

 

Conclusion:
 

The films of the United States of America have come a long way since the birth of American cinema in the late 19th century. From the silent era to the Golden Age of Hollywood, the New Hollywood movement, and the modern superhero era, American cinema has evolved, adapted, and reflected the changing times. It has been a medium for storytelling, social commentary, and artistic expression.
As we journey through the history of American cinema, we see the impact of various genres, the influence of legendary filmmakers, and the enduring power of storytelling. American award winning cinema has not only shaped the global film industry but has also left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of audiences worldwide. The future of American top rated cinema is as exciting and promising as its past, with new voices, technologies, and storytelling techniques continuing to shape the film industry.