Kundun is a breath of fresh air from Scorsese, where he breaks free from expectations and fully commits to his vision. The film offers stunning, meaningful visuals that captivate the viewer, compelling them to watch it again and again. | © Disney Entertainment
The Irishman is an epic gangster drama that feels ahead of its time. It builds an empathy with the hitman and a hypothesis as to how Kennedy and Nixon came to power. It has some excellent acting from DeNiro, Joe Pesci Al Pacino, and others - even Ray Romano plays well. But, too long. | © Netflix
Mean Streets may feel rough around the edges, but this is a part of the movie's charm, as it portrays the chaotic world of small-time gangsters in New York City. | © Warner Bros. Entertainment
After Hours draws you into its dark and surreal world with fantastical wonder that has aged up well. The characters are all interesting, and the acting is superb - especially Griffin Dunne. | © Warner Bros. Entertainment
The Color of Money highlights Scorsese's skills behind character-driven storytelling with stylish visuals. Through the story of a young, talented pool player, portrayed by Tom Cruise, he explores themes of mentorship, ambition, and redemption. Sadly, this one is often forgotten. | © Walt Disney Pictures
Silence is one of the most epic and powerful movies by Martin Scorsese. It's a heavy watch like Schindler's List or Passion of the Christ, but it's a "must watch" (like so many of Scorsese's films). | © Paramount Pictures
The Aviator proves that Scorsese's can bring history and complex characters to life. The movie excels in its portrayal of Howard Hughes, a risk-taking businessman whose brilliance is matched only by his struggle with mental illness. | © Miramax Films
Hugo is a very beautiful film in which you can learn about the early days of cinema in France as Georges Melies and his brother create a fanciful film. The story is very dark, but it successfully intermingles a history lesson and a fun adventure. | © Paramount Pictures
The Last Temptation of Christ is a very beautiful portrayal of temptation and is easily Scorsese's most overtly religious film. Those of any faith or none will get something out of this film. | © Universal Pictures
Shutter Island has perhaps the best twist in cinema history. And once you know the end, we highly recommend rewatching the film to see it from a different perspective. | © Paramount Pictures
Taxi Driver is a powerful film about alienation and obsession, capturing the life of Travis Bickle, a war veteran disconnected from society. It's one of Scorsese's most atmospheric movies, and the long driving scenes give you plenty of time to contemplate Travis' situation. | © Columbia Pictures
Raging Bull is a truly amazing film about a day in the life of a New Yorker. The fighting scenes are brutal, the editing is brilliant, and Robert De Niro is at his peak. | © United Artists
Killers of the Flower Moon is one of the latest and yet best of the lot. The directing, acting, and editing are masterful, and it will keep you engaged throughout the admittedly very long runtime. | © Paramount Pictures
The Wolf of Wall Street is a timeless film that follows the life of the stock market crook Jordan Belfort. Who knew a biopic about a man in finance could be so funny and exciting? Quaaludes definitely help. | © Paramount Pictures
Casino is a unique film experience that allows viewers to immerse themselves in a thrilling world. It has fantastic directing, incredible performances, and great writing that brings elegance and violence to the big screen. | © Universal Pictures
With an incredible career spanning over five decades, Martin Scorsese has become one of those persons who shaped the modern cinema. He created some of the most iconic and influential films, and we'll take a closer look at his best movies in this guide. Let's get started!
