Marilyn Monroe's 10 best movies ranked, according to critics

Marilyn Monroe in "The Seven Year Itch" (1955).Matty Zimmerman/AP

• Marilyn Monroe is remembered as the original "blonde bombshell" of Hollywood and appeared in a number of blockbusting smash hits during her life.
• Even today, 58 years after her death on August 4, 1962, Monroe remains one of the most storied and mythologized figures in film history.
• We've ranked her 10 best movies, according to critic scores on Rotten Tomatoes.
• A few of Monroe's most famous flicks, including "The Seven Year Itch" and "Some Like It Hot," cracked the top 10, but "Don't Bother to Knock" came out on top as her highest-rated film with a score of 100% fresh.

Marilyn Monroe is remembered for her iconic beauty, effervescent personality, and, unfortunately, her too-short life.

During her time on the silver screen, Monroe wowed and enchanted audiences across the globe. Regarded as the original "blonde bombshell," the actress won over fans with her natural sex appeal and acting chops.

Here are Marilyn Monroe's 10 best movies, ranked according to critic scores on Rotten Tomatoes.

Note: All scores were current on the date of publication and are subject to change.