The best historical films of 1962

6 historical films from 1962, 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 Longest Day Score 72.3 · IMDb 7.7 · Tomatometer 83% · Metascore 75 · War, Drama, History
2. The Trial of Joan of Arc Score 46.4 · IMDb 7.4 · Tomatometer 100%
3. Mutiny on the Bounty Score 46.2 · IMDb 7.2 · Tomatometer 70% · Metascore 48
4. Salvatore Giuliano Score 45.9 · IMDb 7.3 · Tomatometer 100%
5. The 300 Spartans Score 43.3 · IMDb 6.5
6. Taras Bulba Score 35.1 · IMDb 6.3