Top 20 movies with the longest runtime

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A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery (Image via Star Cinema)
A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery (Image via Star Cinema)

18) Empire (1964)

Empire (Image via Warhol Films)
Empire (Image via Warhol Films)

Andy Warhol’s 485-minute film consists of a single, stationary shot of the Empire State Building at night. Filmed in slow motion, it captures the subtle shifts in light and atmosphere as time passes. The length reflects Warhol’s interest in stillness and repetition, forcing viewers to confront their own perception of time. The film challenges conventional storytelling, focusing instead on observation. Its minimalist approach has sparked debates about art, patience, and the role of cinema as an experiential medium.

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Edited by Anshika Jain