A list of the greatest epic movies has been compiled, with some outlets focusing on the 20th century and others considering a broader time frame, including the last 25, 75, or 100 years. The lists appear to vary in terms of the specific time period and number of movies included, with some outlets highlighting epic movies from particular decades, such as the 1960s or 1990s. The rankings and selections of epic movies differ across the outlets, resulting in multiple perspectives on the greatest epic movies.