Where to start with Elia Kazan

Elia Kazan has 7 films in our catalog with a 6.5+ score. The reasonable entry order is below — most approachable first, deep cuts last. Skip ahead if you already know the early work.

7 films · curated from the catalog · ordered by critical consensus

On the Waterfront

1954 · ★ 7.9

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A Face in the Crowd

1957 · ★ 7.6

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A Streetcar Named Desire

1951 · ★ 7.6

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Splendor in the Grass

1961 · ★ 7.5

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Gentleman's Agreement

1947 · ★ 7.0

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Panic in the Streets

1950 · ★ 6.9

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Viva Zapata!

1952 · ★ 6.9

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