7 Timeless Black and White Movies to Watch

There’s a certain charm to black and white movies that modern cinema just can’t quite copy. By toning down the visual imput, there’s much more room for the story and atmosphere to sink in. And while most black and white movies would be considered slow by modern, Michael Bay action movie-inspired standards, there’s still quite a bunch of them that are at least worth a watch.

Let’s take a look at some timeless black and white movies that you at least need to give a chance.

12 Angry Men

Probably one of the best movies ever made, this movie is simply nothing more but the negotations of a jury in a court room. The movie tackles things like prejudice and group dynamics, and honestly has some top class acting from all twelve members of the main cast. It’s a movie that even resonates somewhat to what’s happening in the world with Black Lives Matter.

Schindler’s List

You’ve probably already seen this one, but watch it again anyway. This movie is Steven Spielberg at his best, with Liam Neeson starring in his best role before Hollywood determined he’d have to be reduced to a middle-aged action movie guy. It does have the World War II theme, so if you’re not into movies about Nazism or the Holocaust, you’d better let this one slide. Otherwise, it’s one of the best movies ever made.

Citizen Kane

If you ever watch a black and white movie, make it this one. It’s a wonderful mystery movie that scores no less than 100 on metacritic. That’s over 1700 reviews that all consider this a perfect movie, by the way. Surely 1700 people couldn’t be that wrong, now could they?