Steven Spielberg: EVERY Movie Ranked Worst To Best

3. Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981)

ET The Extra Terrestrial
Paramount

It's impossible to overstate how important Raiders of the Lost Ark is in regards to pop culture. An endlessly re-watchable action-adventure brought to life by the charisma of star Harrison Ford, Raiders is the first and best of the Indiana Jones series.

Originally conceived by George Lucas, Spielberg took over directing duties when Lucas went off to focus on Star Wars, and in doing so made one of the best moves of his career.

In Raiders of the Lost Ark, Spielberg solidified himself as a master fabulist able to conjure up great, exciting stories for old and young alike. With its action, iconic status and staggering set pieces (not to mention the harrowing fate of the bad guys), Raiders is Spielberg in his element and having a blast.

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I get to write about what I love, so that's pretty cool. Every great film should seem new every time you see it. Be excellent to each other.