The best movie posters of all time
The best movie posters changed how the world sees cinema with epic images worthy of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters
The best movie posters of all time are instantly recognizable for their iconic imagery. No, they’re not the same as the best movies of all time—these aren’t judged on their comedic timing, insane action-movie chase scenes, dramatic plot twists or heart-wrenching love stories. These picks—from cheesy blockbuster summer movies to old classics that you’ve never seen—were chosen for one single badass image, whether it’s a shot of the title character or an iconic moment from the film. Seen on the walls of college dorms around the world, these are the best movie posters of all time.
Best movie posters of all time
Metropolis
The oldest film on this list, Metropolis also has the most expensive film poster of all time. Leonardo DiCaprio reportedly bought it for $690,000, which sounds impressive but is just him being a man-child who hasn’t grown out of decorating his apartment with posters, when you think about it.
The Silence of the Lambs
Not only is this poster creepy as hell, it’s also full of secrets—the moth references Buffalo Bill’s transformation, and the skull (made from six naked women) was inspired by master of creepiness Salvador Dalí.
A Clockwork Orange
Taking an iconic book (and book cover) and turning it into an iconic movie (and movie poster) is no small feat, but Stanley Kubrick did it.
The Blair Witch Project
The shaky “homemade” movie makes you scared to close your eyes; the poster makes you scared to open them.
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
What’s more famous, the “phone home” quote or this shot of BFFs E.T. and Elliott?
Attack of the 50-Foot Woman
It’s an independent black-and-white film from the ’50s sci-fi era, but really, the title says it all. And yes, we convinced Neil Patrick Harris to reenact it.
Jurassic Park
No offense, Chris Pratt, but the OG park has one of the greatest posters of all time.
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Find this poster in its natural habitat: the rooms of countless girls who have never watched the actual movie and on Etsy pages galore.
Jaws
It’s one of the most parodied posters of all time (just think of all the words that rhyme with Jaws), but ours was obviously the best.
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