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Among this list, what is your favorite movie of all time?
''Gone With the Wind''
''Star Wars''
''Casablanca''
''The Lord of the Rings''
''The Sound of Music''
''Wizard of Oz''
''The Notebook''
''Forrest Gump''
''The Princess Bride''
''The Godfather''
 
 
Top 10 Favorite Movies of All Time

When the Harris Poll asked 2,279 U.S. adults to name their favorite movie of all time, the resounding No. 1 response was the epic Civil War film, "Gone With the Wind." Coming in right behind it were "Star Wars" and "Casablanca."

The top 10 favorite movies of all time:

  1. "Gone With the Wind"
  2. "Star Wars"
  3. "Casablanca"
  4. "The Lord of the Rings"
  5. "The Sound of Music"
  6. "Wizard of Oz"
  7. "The Notebook"
  8. "Forrest Gump"
  9. "The Princess Bride" and "The Godfather" (tie)

Fun facts to know and tell:

  • Among men, "Star Wars" and "Gone With the Wind" are the top two favorite movies.
  • For women, "Gone With the Wind" and "The Sound of Music" are the top two favorites.
  • Men and women ages 18 to 31 and those ages 32 to 43 have the same favorite movie: "Star Wars." However, they differ on their second favorite movie. The young adults prefer "The Notebook," while the middle-age crowd cites "Lord of the Rings."
  • Baby boomers, ages 44 to 62, as well as seniors 63 and up, agree that "Gone With the Wind" is their favorite movie. When it comes to their second favorite flick, the boomers choose "Casablanca," while the seniors select "The Sound of Music."
  • Race and ethnicity also show some differences. For whites, "Gone With the Wind" is their favorite movie, while blacks cite "Casablanca" and Hispanics say their favorite is "The Notebook."

--From the Editors at Netscape

 
 
 
 
  
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