The best dramas of 1957

37 dramas from 1957, ranked by a 0–100 score from IMDb ratings, critics, major awards and box office, compared with every film from the same year.

  1. The Bridge on the River Kwai Score 95.7 · IMDb 8.1 · Tomatometer 96% · Metascore 88 · Drama, History, War
  2. 12 Angry Men Score 80.5 · IMDb 9.0 · Tomatometer 100% · Metascore 97 · Drama
  3. Witness for the Prosecution Score 76.8 · IMDb 8.4 · Tomatometer 100% · Metascore 76 · Drama, Mystery, Crime
  4. Sweet Smell of Success Score 64.6 · IMDb 8.0 · Tomatometer 98% · Metascore 100 · Drama
  5. Wild Strawberries Score 63.5 · IMDb 8.1 · Tomatometer 94% · Metascore 88 · Drama
  6. Nights of Cabiria Score 63.0 · IMDb 8.1 · Tomatometer 100% · Drama, Comedy
  7. Paths of Glory Score 62.5 · IMDb 8.4 · Tomatometer 96% · Metascore 90 · War, Drama
  8. The Cranes Are Flying Score 60.2 · IMDb 8.3 · Tomatometer 96% · Metascore 76 · Drama, Romance, War
  9. The Seventh Seal Score 57.8 · IMDb 8.1 · Tomatometer 93% · Metascore 88 · Fantasy, Drama
  10. Thirst Score 57.5 · IMDb 8.3 · Tomatometer 100% · Drama, Romance