Ensemble films have been a staple genre of Hollywood since the early decades of cinema. But, the marked increase in its popularity can be traced to the postmodern era of the 1990s. Because a film has the potential to explore and reflect cultural politics, moral complexities, and ideological standpoints, it has become even more imperative now to have more conversations about an ensemble cast. The unification of different plot lines and characters is a key attribute of ensemble casting in films like Glengarry Glen Ross (salesmen face cutthroat competition), The Thin Red Line (WWII soldiers grapple with inner turmoil), It’s a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (chaotic hunt for a hidden fortune), Murder on the Orient Express (detective solves a murder on a train), Birdman (an actor battles his inner demons), Oceans Eleven (a stylish heist with charming criminals), LA Confidential (corrupt cops unravel dark secrets), and Inception (a mind-bending dream heist). The overarching theme, location, event, narrative structure, or anything could tie the characters together.
So, here is an attempt to collate the 20 Best Hollywood Movies with an Ensemble Cast:
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