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 Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie Score 60.4 · IMDb 7.7 · Tomatometer 98% · Metascore 93
  2. The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant Score 59.4 · IMDb 7.5 · Tomatometer 85% · Metascore 73
  3. The Merchant of Four Seasons Score 59.3 · IMDb 7.3 · Tomatometer 94%
  4. Aguirre, the Wrath of God Score 58.4 · IMDb 7.8 · Tomatometer 96%
  5. The Way of the Dragon Score 57.1 · IMDb 7.1 · Tomatometer 88% · Metascore 58
  6. State of Siege Score 56.4 · IMDb 7.7 · Tomatometer 78%
  7. The Ruling Class Score 54.7 · IMDb 7.2 · Tomatometer 83%
  8. The Cowboys Score 53.8 · IMDb 7.4 · Tomatometer 75% · Metascore 52
  9. Snoopy Come Home Score 53.5 · IMDb 7.3 · Tomatometer 93% · Metascore 66
  10. Don't Torture a Duckling Score 53.4 · IMDb 7.0 · Tomatometer 88%