Stanley Kubrick’s Greatest Masterpieces

Stanley Kubrick is widely considered one of the greatest filmmakers in history. Known for his meticulous and calculated approach to filmmaking, his unique style—often described as “hypnotic”—has left a lasting impact on cinema. Few directors have delivered such a consistently compelling and influential body of work, and it’s fair to say that several of his films can be regarded as true masterpieces.  

Kubrick’s filmography is filled with groundbreaking classics, from the visionary sci-fi epic ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ to the psychological horror masterpiece ‘The Shining’. His films possess a timeless quality that continues to captivate audiences, making them endlessly worth revisiting. This collection highlights ten of his most definitive masterpieces.

‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ (1968)

‘Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb’ (1964)

‘Barry Lyndon’ (1975)

‘The Shining’ (1980)

‘Full Metal Jacket’ (1987)

‘A Clockwork Orange’ (1971)

‘Paths of Glory’ (1957)

‘Spartacus’ (1960)

‘Lolita’ (1962)

‘The Killing’ (1956)

–Farheen Ali