At 78, Steven Spielberg Names His 5 Favorite Movies
🎬 At 78, Steven Spielberg Names His 5 Favorite Movies
Steven Spielberg has defined what blockbuster filmmaking looks like. But what shaped him? In this video, we count down the five films Spielberg has publicly praised as his personal favorites—the ones that inspired him as a director, a storyteller, and a human being.
From childhood wonder to epic cinematic scope, these movies reveal the emotional and artistic foundation behind Spielberg’s work. You’ll hear which film sparked his desire to become a director, which classic he re-watches before every shoot, and which timeless story reminds him that every person’s life matters.
These aren’t just “great movies”—they’re the emotional blueprints of Spielberg’s career.
📌 Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
1:16 – The Film Spielberg Called “Pure Magic” (E.T.)
5:27 – The One That Keeps Him Grounded Before Every Shoot (It’s a Wonderful Life)
9:45 – The Western That Taught Him to Paint With a Camera (The Searchers)
13:58 – The Masterpiece That Made Him Raise the Bar (The Godfather)
18:00 – The Film That Gave Him His Purpose (Lawrence of Arabia)
22:15 – Outro
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