Nicolas Cage reveals his all‑time favorite movie — and it’s a timeless American classic
The actor is not the only one, since many people consider it a marvel that everyone should see at least once in their life.
Talking about Nicolas Cage means talking about one of the most charismatic, beloved, and wildly successful actors of the last four decades. So when the star of Wild at Heart, Moonstruck, and Raising Arizona shares his personal taste, movie lovers tend to listen.
Years ago, in an interview with Rotten Tomatoes, Cage didn’t hesitate for a second when asked to name his favorite film: Citizen Kane. He called it “the greatest movie ever made,” adding that “nothing comes close.”
It’s no surprise he considers it a masterpiece. Citizen Kane remains one of the most celebrated films in cinema history. On FilmAffinity, it holds an 8.2/10 rating from more than 80,000 votes, and critics have repeatedly crowned it the best film ever made.
The story behind ‘Citizen Kane’
Directed, produced, and headlined by Orson Welles in 1941, the film follows the life and mysterious death of Charles Foster Kane, a powerful American media tycoon who owns newspapers, radio stations, and an enormous art collection. Kane dies under strange circumstances in his palatial Xanadu estate — a sprawling mansion inspired by Eastern architecture.
Just before his death, Kane utters a single word: “rosebud.” No one knows what it means. It appears nowhere in any record. But everyone wants to find out. A team of reporters launches a deep investigation to uncover the truth behind the cryptic final message — and whether it hides something more profound.
Where to watch ‘Citizen Kane’ in the US
As of July 2026, Citizen Kane is available to stream on DirecTV, Youtube TV and Pluto.
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