20 Best Non-Horror Anthology Films, Ranked

1. Paris, je t’aime (2006) – A beautiful collection of vignettes showcasing love stories set against the backdrop of Paris.
2. New York Stories (1989) – A trilogy by iconic directors Woody Allen, Francis Ford Coppola, and Martin Scorsese celebrating New York City.
3. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018) – The Coen Brothers’ anthology of tales from the American West.
4. Fantasia (1940) – An animated classic that remains unmatched in its fusion of classical music and imaginative visuals.
5. Wild Tales (2014) – An Argentinian film composed of six standalone shorts united by a theme of violence and vengeance.
6. Coffee and Cigarettes (2003) – Jim Jarmusch’s series of short films exploring the peculiar interactions that occur over coffee and cigarettes.
7. Tokyo! (2008) – Three separate narratives from different directors interpret the city of Tokyo through unique storytelling lenses.
8. Memories of Murder (1990) – This science fiction anthology features three standout stories including one from acclaimed director Katsuhiro Otomo.
9. Damsel in Distress: Three Modern Fairy Tales (2011) – A contemporary take on classic fairy tales with a twist.
10. Love & Distrust (2010) – Comprises five shorts about love, all featuring some of Hollywood’s biggest names.
11. Eros (2004) – Three short films that explore the concept of erotic desire by three master filmmakers.
12. Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (1963) – This Italian anthology film stars Sophia Loren in three different stories about women in Italy.
13. V/H/S/2 (2013) – Although primarily horror-focused, this sequel contains segments with science fiction themes as well.
14. Trilogy: The Weeping Meadow (2004) – The first part of an epic Greek trilogy spanning decades in its storytelling.
15. Twenty Bucks (1993) – Follows a twenty-dollar bill as it passes from hand to hand and examines the lives it touches.
16. Ten Minutes Older: The Trumpet/The Cello (2002) – Two collections of short films, each focused on the notion of time as experienced by different people around the world.
17. Night on Earth (1991) – Five stories occurring simultaneously but set in five different cities around the world as taxi drivers interact with their fares during one night.
18. Tickets (2005) – Three related narratives centered around passengers on a train journey across Europe, directed by three different filmmakers.
19. Immortal Memories: Italian Countryside Stories (2004) – A compilation film presenting four poetic tales set in Italy’s picturesque countryside.
20. Seven Chances: Seven Southern Flares Up North (1995) – Consists of seven short films by seven directors narrating tales centered around life in Northern Europe.
This list represents a diverse array of anthology films that span genres beyond horror, highlighting creativity and storytelling from different cultures and perspectives. Each film is valued for its unique approach to narrative structure, creating a rich tapestry that defies strict categorization within cinema, and ensuring that there is something for lovers of almost any genre within the realm of anthology films.