The Magnificent Ambersons (1942)
Directed by Orson Welles · United States
drama
1.53composite canon score · ranked #573 of 6563 in our library · on 6 lists & awards
Score = weighted sum over every cited appearance below — methodology.
Where it appears
Every appearance is a citable fact; the points column shows what each contributes to the composite score.
| Appearance | Source | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Oscar Best Picture nominee 1942 | Oscar Best Picture | 0.450 |
| Sight & Sound 2022 critics' poll #169 | Sight & Sound 2022 critics' poll | 0.405 |
| National Film Registry (inducted 1991) | National Film Registry | 0.226 |
| Empire 500 (2008) #334 | Empire 500 (2008) | 0.179 |
| Criterion Collection spine #952 | Criterion Collection | 0.162 |
| Rosenbaum's Essential Cinema | Rosenbaum's Essential Cinema | 0.112 |
Awards
- Oscar Best Picture nominee 1942