In a time of endlessly new content, those old, classic movies—the ones you know for sure will make you laugh, cry, or at least indulge your nostalgic tendencies—can gather dust while you gamble on the latest blockbuster.
Watching movies more than once also allows you to appreciate the art of a film, as you recite the lines you know and pick up on things you didn’t. Check out this gallery of the most re-watchable films, as ranked by an online public poll, and start popping the popcorn.
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‘Dirty Dancing’ (1987)
You’ll never guess how old Jennifer Grey was when she filmed this timeless role.
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‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ (1975)
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‘The Godfather’ (1972)
There’s something so satisfying about the violent and tense family relations in this American classic.
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‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ (1982)
The first alien to win the hearts of humans!
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‘The Breakfast Club’ (1985)
Relive that youthful angst, paired with a killer soundtrack.
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‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl’ (2003)
You can never really get tired of Johnny Depp’s drunken pirate.
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‘Men in Black’ (1997)
Sci-fi action comedy at its height.
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‘Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi’ (1983)
This won’t be the only ‘Star Wars’ on this list, but it is the only episode with the famous gold bikini.
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‘The Wizard of Oz’ (1939)
Who isn’t charmed time and again by this iconic film?
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‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ (1991)
This is a rare case in which the sequel actually surpasses the original.
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‘Independence Day’ (1996)
There’s nothing more classic than an unlikely group of people united by fate under unimaginable circumstances.
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‘The Goonies’ (1985)
A band of kids, a pirate map, and lost treasure come together perfectly in a tale that never gets old.
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‘Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade’ (1989)
The second ‘Indiana Jones’ film to make the top 30, this one was filmed in the unique underground city of Petra and helped cement Harrison Ford into cinematic history.
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‘The Dark Knight’ (2008)
The most timeless superhero movie, which is probably watched more for the Joker than it is for Batman.
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‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’ (1989)
Another John Hughes classic, this hilarious family vacation flick is a holiday mess you can actually enjoy watching unfold.
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‘Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back’ (1980)
Luke Skywalker finally meets with the Jedi master Yoda, in a film that gets better with time.
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‘Groundhog Day’ (1993)
Just as Bill Murray experienced the same day over and over, you could watch this movie over and over.
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‘Home Alone’ (1990)
No matter what Macaulay Culkin gets up to as an adult, to viewers he will remain the clever kid who was forgotten on a family vacation.
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‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ (1986)
A great movie to watch when you’re skipping work.
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The ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy
Yes, that’s right. The extended versions, all 11.4 hours of it.
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‘Ghostbusters’ (1984)
Whether it’s Halloween or not, this iconic film never tires.
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‘Die Hard’ (1988)
Some argue this is a Christmas film, and whether you agree or not, there’s people re-watching it every year!
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‘The Shawshank Redemption’ (1994)
Brutality, relief, mystery, friendship—this ambitious movie is an all around impressive experience every time.
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‘Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark’ (1981)
When you mix George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, and Harrison Ford, with music by John Williams, you get something so great that one watch just isn’t enough.
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‘The Princess Bride’ (1987)
A tale that has already stood the test of time and continues to get passed on to younger generations so that they, too, memorize Inigo Montoya’s speech.
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‘Jurassic Park’ (1993)
No matter how many remakes there are, the original will always remain superior.
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‘Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope’ (1977)
R2-D2 and C-3PO finally get their chance to shine in Han Solo and Luke Skywalker’s mission to rescue the Princess Leia, help the Rebel Alliance, and restore freedom and justice to the Galaxy.
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‘Forrest Gump’ (1994)
Just as life is like a box of chocolates, so is this film, but in the way that you can’t just have one.
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‘Back to the Future’ (1985)
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