Steven Spielberg is one of the most influential filmmakers in history, so it’s no surprise that one of his most profound films is ranked among the best movies of all time.
His critically-acclaimed film Schindler’s List is included on the official Letterboxd list of Top 500 Movies of All Time, where it’s ranked at #12. The Letterboxd Top 500 list, which was last updated on April 6, 2026, ranks feature films based on average member ratings.
Released in 1993, Schindler’s List tells the real-life story of German businessman Oskar Schindler and how he saved thousands of Jewish lives from the Nazis during World War II.
Starring Liam Neeson as Schindler, the film’s notable cast also includes Ralph Fiennes, who portrayed SS officer Amon Goeth, as well as acclaimed British actor Ben Kingsley, plus Embeth Davidtz, Caroline Goodall, Jonathan Sagall and more.
The film was not only a major box office success, grossing over $322 million worldwide (per Box Office Mojo), but it was also critically celebrated as well, winning the award for Best Picture at the Academy Awards in 1994.
Schindler’s List won a whopping seven Oscars in total that year, including Best Directing for Spielberg, plus, Best Cinematography, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing, Best Art Direction and Best Original Score.
Neeson and Fiennes were nominated for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor, respectively, though neither of them ended up taking home the Oscar. (Tom Hanks was crowned Best Actor that year for Philadelphia, while Tommy Lee Jones won for his supporting role in The Fugitive.)
Schindler’s List is frequently featured curated lists ranking the top movies, including Rolling Stone‘s 100 Greatest Movies of All Time (ranked at #39). It’s also #7 on IMDb‘s list of the Top 250 Movies.
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