The best films of 1972

93 films from 1972, ranked by a 0–100 score from IMDb ratings, critics, the Oscars and box office, compared only with films from the same year.

1. The Godfather Score 91.3 · IMDb 9.2 · Tomatometer 97% · Metascore 100
2. Cabaret Score 90.3 · IMDb 7.8 · Tomatometer 92% · Metascore 80
3. Cries & Whispers Score 75.8 · IMDb 7.9 · Tomatometer 92%
4. Deliverance Score 72.2 · IMDb 7.6 · Tomatometer 90% · Metascore 80
5. Solaris Score 71.8 · IMDb 7.9 · Tomatometer 92% · Metascore 93
6. The Poseidon Adventure Score 71.4 · IMDb 7.1 · Tomatometer 82% · Metascore 70
7. The New Land Score 69.6 · IMDb 8.0 · Tomatometer 100%
8. Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx Score 69.3 · IMDb 7.9 · Tomatometer 100%
9. Jeremiah Johnson Score 68.4 · IMDb 7.6 · Tomatometer 92% · Metascore 75
10. What's Up, Doc? Score 67.9 · IMDb 7.6 · Tomatometer 88% · Metascore 73