The Collections
Hand-picked selections of the finest, wildest, and weirdest films from the Spaghetti Western genre.
Our collections go beyond simple "best of" lists. Each ranking is the result of careful analysis across multiple criteria, including critical reception, cultural legacy, technical innovation, and genre influence. Whether you want to explore the operatic world of Sergio Leone, the brutal nihilism of Sergio Corbucci, or the explosive action of the Zapata sub-genre, these collections are designed to serve as curated viewing guides. Select a collection below to see the full ranked list with editorial commentary, ratings, and direct links to each film in our archive.
Quentin Tarantino's Top 20 Spaghetti Westerns
From Kill Bill to Django Unchained: The 20 definitive Italian Westerns ranked by Quentin Tarantino, the master of homage whose cinema was forged in the dust and blood of Almería.
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The Tonino Valerii Collection
From apprentice to master. We rank the films of Tonino Valerii, Sergio Leone's protégé who directed "Day of Anger" and "My Name is Nobody."
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The Sergio Sollima Collection
Intellectual, political, and intense. We rank the films of Sergio Sollima, the third "Sergio" who defined the political subtext of the Spaghetti Western.
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The Tomas Milian Collection
The chameleon of the west. From the revolutionary Cuchillo to Django's companion, ranking the films of the genre's most versatile star.
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The Klaus Kinski Collection
Madness, murder, and mayhem. Ranking the unforgettable roles of the genre's most explosive actor.
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The Giuliano Gemma Collection
The acrobat of the west. From "A Pistol for Ringo" to "Day of Anger", ranking the films of the genre's most athletic star.
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Best of Sergio Corbucci
Django. The Great Silence. The Mercenary. Explore the grittier, darker, and more violent works of "The Other Sergio."
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Top Rated Masterpieces
The definitive Canon. Ranked by thousands of fans, these are the essential films that define the spaghetti western genre.
View Ranking →The Ennio Morricone Collection
The whip cracks, the choir chants, and the harmonica wails. Exploring the legendary soundtracks of Ennio Morricone.
View Ranking →Best of Lee Van Cleef
From "Angel Eyes" to Colonel Mortimer. The best roles of the genre's most iconic villain (and sometimes hero).
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The Franco Nero Collection
Blue eyes, dragging coffins, and machine guns. A tribute to the original Django and his other gritty roles.
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The Man With No Name
The cigar, the poncho, and the squint. Ranking the films of The Man With No Name.
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Best Terence Hill Movies
The blue-eyed angel of the west. From the Trinity comedy classics to his serious turns in My Name is Nobody.
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Best Bud Spencer Movies
The hammer-fisted legend. Ranking the best westerns of the gentle giant, from the Trinity films to his solo adventures.
View Ranking →The Essential Sergio Leone
The grandmaster of the genre. We rank his operatic masterpieces, from the Dollars Trilogy to Once Upon a Time in the West.
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The 10 Deadliest Spaghetti Westerns
We analyzed the body counts of over 50 films to bring you the definitive ranking of the genre's most violent spectacles. See who stacks the most bodies.
View Ranking →Best Zapata Westerns
Bandits, bombs, and revolutions. The most political, explosive, and action-packed films of the genre, set against the Mexican Revolution.
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