The big question with AFI is how they determine what’s an American film. After all, one wouldn’t expect The Favourite on this list. That said, other than Eighth Grade and First Reformed, this list looks an awful lot like what we might have expected months ago with two major exceptions. First Man should have been a slam dunk for this group, but was ignored. Also missing: Widows and Vice (not likely screened in time).

Best American Films

• BlacKkKlansman
• Black Panther
• Eighth Grade
• If Beale Street Could Talk
• The Favourite
• First Reformed
• Green Book
• Mary Poppins Returns
• A Quiet Place
• A Star Is Born

American Film Institute Data

Year Founded: 1967
First Awards: 2001 (18)