The 20 Best Free Movies On YouTube Right Now (2024)

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20 Ever After Reimagines the Classic Cinderella Story Released in 1998 and Directed by Andy Tennant 19 Corpse Bride Is a Fun Watch Both In and Out of Halloween Released in 2005 and Directed by Tim Burton and Mike Johnson 18 Donnie Darko Is a Dark, Surreal Mystery Released in 2001 and Directed by Richard Kelly 17 Galaxy Quest Is an Evergreen Sci-Fi Parody Released in 1999 and Directed by Dean Parisot 16 Ghost In The Shell Is Beautifully Animated Released in 1995 and Directed by Mamoru Oshii 15 Heathers Walked So Other Teen Comedies Could Run Released in 1989 and Directed by Michael Lehmann 14 Great Expectations Is a Beloved Classic Released in 1946 and Directed by David Lean 13 The Adventures of Tintin Is a Fun Treasure Hunt Released in 2011 and Directed by Steven Spielberg 12 Ip Man's Action Is Top-Tier Released in 2008 and Directed by Wilson Yip Summary 11 Anastasia Is a Princess Movie to Rival Disney Released in 1997 and Directed by Don Bluth and Gary Goldman 10 Memento Is a Fascinating Non-Linear Thriller Released in 2000 and Directed by Christopher Nolan 9 Oklahoma! Brings the Stage Musical Into Viewers' Homes Released in 1999 and Directed by Trevor Nunn 8 Paprika Is Wildly Imaginative Released in 2006 and Directed by Satoshi Kon 7 Penelope Is a Magical Romantic Comedy Released in 2008 and Directed by Mark Palansky 6 Point Break Is a True Cult Classic Released in 1991 and Directed by Kathryn Bigelow 5 Labyrinth Is One of the Greatest Fantasy Films of All Time Released in 1986 and Directed by Jim Henson 4 The Lady Vanishes Brings Hitchcock's Signature Suspense Released in 1938 and Directed by Alfred Hitchcock 3 The Man in the Iron Mask Continues the Story of the Three Musketeers Released in 1998 and Directed by Randall Wallace 2 Interview with the Vampire Uses Monsters to Explore Humanity Released in 1994 and Directed by Neil Jordan 1 Titanic Is a Film of Epic Proportions Released in 1997 and Directed by James Cameron
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Today, viewers have a vast array of choices when it comes to where they get their movies. Streaming services feature plenty of options at various price points, but with the rising cost of subscriptions viewers can hardly be expected to have access to all of them. Luckily, there's another great option that doesn't cost a thing as long as they don't mind watching a few ads: YouTube.

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The site's library of movies and TV shows is constantly growing and changing as new films arrive and existing ones shift to other platforms. It always has a wide variety to offer, however. From classic films like Alfred Hitchcock's The Lady Vanishes to anime hits like Ghost in the Shell, there's something to satisfy audiences of all ages and tastes. Best of all, these movies are all currently available for free with ads, allowing viewers rewatch old favorites or find new ones.

Updated on November 23, 2024 by Lauren Younkin: For those who aren't subscribed to a multitude of streaming services, finding a place to watch movies can be difficult. Luckily, YouTube has plenty of stellar options available to watch for free on their website. This article has been updated to include the most recent free movies on YouTube and comply with CBR's current formatting standards.

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20 Ever After Reimagines the Classic Cinderella Story

Released in 1998 and Directed by Andy Tennant

Ever After is an interesting take on the Cinderella fairytale, opting to set the story in the entirely real world of the Renaissance and remove all aspects of fantasy. As such, the story includes historical figures like Leonardo da Vinci and the Brothers Grimm, whose version of Cinderella is compared against the "true" story as told by the film.

The protagonist Danielle, played by Drew Barrymore, disguises herself as a noblewoman after an accidental run-in with Prince Henry so that they can continue their relationship. For a film released in the '90s, Danielle takes a surprising amount of agency into her own hands, and the film gives her qualities that elevate her beyond a Cinderella archetype.

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Ever After

PG-13

Romance

Comedy

Drama

Director
Andy Tennant

Release Date
July 31, 1998

Studio
20th Century Fox

Cast
Drew Barrymore , Anjelica Huston , Dougray Scott , Megan Dodds

Runtime
121 minutes
Main Genre
Romance

19 Corpse Bride Is a Fun Watch Both In and Out of Halloween

Released in 2005 and Directed by Tim Burton and Mike Johnson

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Despite becoming a Halloween classic, Corpse Bride is a great movie to watch regardless of the time of year. The film tells the tale of Victor (voiced by Johnny Depp), who accidentally winds up engaged to the titular undead bride. Emily (voiced by Helena Bonham Carter), who was murdered on her own wedding night, at first happily accepts a marriage to Victor, but eventually decides to help him marry the one he truly loves.

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Although the other stop-motion musical that Tim Burton produced, The Nightmare Before Christmas, has found more widespread popularity, Corpse Bride is a wonderful film in its own right that uses its format to great effect. The spindly appearances of the character models perfectly fit the realm of the dead as well as the bleak Victorian setting. The story is as haunting as it is beautiful, ultimately capturing the spirit of hope despite its dark atmosphere.

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Corpse Bride

PG

Animation

Fantasy

Horror

Musical

Director
Mike Johnson , Tim Burton

Release Date
September 23, 2005
Cast
Johnny Depp , Helena Bonham Carter , Emily Watson , Tracey Ullman , Paul Whitehouse , Joanna Lumley , Albert Finney , Richard E. Grant , Christopher Lee

Writers
John August , Caroline Thompson , Pamela Pettler

Runtime
77 Minutes

Production Company

Studio(s)
Tim Burton Productions , Laika Entertainment

Distributor(s)
Warner Bros. Pictures

18 Donnie Darko Is a Dark, Surreal Mystery

Released in 2001 and Directed by Richard Kelly

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From director-writer Richard Kelly, Donnie Darko follows a troubled young man who begins having mysterious visions of a man in a rabbit suit named Frank who tells him the world is about to end. What unfolds is a unique time-travel thriller where Donnie must figure out what's going on and how to stop it as Frank's influence over him grows.

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With its genre-blending and complex plot, Donnie Darko became a cult classic when it was released on DVD, and Kelly was able to make a director's cut a few years after the movie's initial release. Both versions are available to watch on YouTube. The film also takes place in October, making it a perfect addition to an autumnal movie lineup.

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Donnie Darko

Drama

Documentary

Fantasy

Mystery

Sci-Fi

After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.

Release Date
October 26, 2001

Director
Richard Kelly

Cast
Jake Gyllenhaal , Holmes Osborne , Maggie Gyllenhaal , Daveigh Chase , Mary McDonnell , James Duval

Runtime
113 minutes

17 Galaxy Quest Is an Evergreen Sci-Fi Parody

Released in 1999 and Directed by Dean Parisot

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Though not a direct send-up, Galaxy Quest was clearly made with the the Star Trek franchise in mind. It tells the story of a group of has-been actors who made names for themselves on a similar sci-fi series, now reduced to signing autographs and answering questions at conventions. That's when a group of friendly aliens arrives, believing them to be the heroes they only played on TV and begging for their help against a very real interstellar warlord.

Like all great parodies, Galaxy Quest shows a great deal of affection for the subject of its jabs. It's not hard to envision the Original Series crew in similar circumstances, though the film does wonders in establishing its characters as singular and sympathetic despite their foibles. The late Alan Rickman steals the show as a trained Shakespearean long resentful of being shackled to what he feels was an unworthy role, only to find new meaning in the effect it has on his viewers. The film makes a fantastic chaser to more serious space operas, as well as a celebration of fandom that holds up extremely well to repeat viewings.

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Galaxy Quest

The alumni cast of a space opera television series have to play their roles as the real thing when an alien race needs their help. However, they also have to defend both Earth and the alien race from a reptilian warlord.

Director
Dean Parisot

Release Date
December 25, 1999

Cast
Daryl Mitchell , Sam Rockwell , Sigourney Weaver , Tim Allen , Tony Shalhoub , Alan Rickman

Writers
Robert Gordon , David Howard

Runtime
102 minutes

Main Genre
Sci-Fi

16 Ghost In The Shell Is Beautifully Animated

Released in 1995 and Directed by Mamoru Oshii

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1995's Ghost in the Shell is based on Masamune Shirow's manga of the same name. The anime movie takes place in a future where humans can alter or even replace their bodies with cybernetic parts. When a dangerous hacker starts hijacking people's brains, cyborg Major Motoko Kusanagi must hunt them down and try to figure out who — or what — they really are.

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With stunning animation and engrossing storytelling, it's no wonder Ghost in the Shell is considered one of the best anime movies of all time. Though there have been several adaptations of the manga over the years, none have come close to the extraoridnary visuals depicted in the 1995 film. It's easy to see why this version is still widely beloved to this day.

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Ghost in the Shell

TV-MA

Sci-Fi

Action

Crime

A cyborg policewoman and her partner hunt a mysterious and powerful hacker called the Puppet Master.

Release Date
November 19, 1995

Director
Mamoru Oshii

Cast
Atsuko Tanaka , Akio Otsuka , Iemasa Kayumi

Runtime
1 Hour 23 Minutes
Main Genre
Animation

Studio
Production I.G

Writers
Masamune Shirow , Kazunori Itô

Franchise
Ghost In The Shell

Production Company
Kôdansha, Bandai Visual Company, Manga Entertainment.

15 Heathers Walked So Other Teen Comedies Could Run

Released in 1989 and Directed by Michael Lehmann

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Directed by Michael Lehmann and starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, Heathers is a dark comedy about a group of popular high school girls all named Heather and their new lackey, Veronica, who resents the popular crowd. Veronica develops feelings for a rebellious new student called J.D., but soon her so-called friends start dropping dead.

Heathers may not have done well at the box office, but it is well-remembered for venturing into dark subjects that most teen comedies at the time stayed far away from. The film's substantial influence has even reached beyond the screen to find new life in a popular Broadway musical adaptation of the same name. For fans of the musical adaptation who haven't given the original film a watch, it is well worth it to take advantage of its availability for free on YouTube.

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Heathers

At Westerburg High where cliques rule, jocks dominate and all the popular girls are named Heather, it's going to take a Veronica and mysterious new kid to give teen angst a body count.

Release Date
March 31, 1989

Director
Michael Lehmann

Cast
Winona Ryder , Christian Slater , Shannen Doherty

Main Genre
Comedy

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14 Great Expectations Is a Beloved Classic

Released in 1946 and Directed by David Lean

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There have been numerous adaptations of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations, but the 1946 movie is among the most beloved. The classic coming-of-age tale follows a young boy who encounters criminals, grande dames, and more as he figures out what kind of man he wants to be and learns many life lessons along the way.

Starring John Mills and Valerie Hobson, Great Expectations is a largely faithful adaptation apart from its ending, which is happier than the novel's conclusion. With so many on-screen versions of Dickens' work being released over the years, it can be a daunting task to pick one to start with, but the 1946 film is a great contender due to its stunning visuals and memorable performances.

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Great Expectations

A humble orphan boy in 1810s Kent is given the opportunity to go to London and become a gentleman, with the help of an unknown benefactor.

Release Date
December 16, 1946

Director
David Lean

Cast
John Mills , Valerie Hobson , Jean Simmons , Martita Hunt

Runtime
1 hour 58 minutes
Main Genre
Drama

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13 The Adventures of Tintin Is a Fun Treasure Hunt

Released in 2011 and Directed by Steven Spielberg

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A unique blend of animation and motion capture, The Adventures of Tintin brings the beloved character out of the pages of the comics and onto the big screen. The beautiful visuals of the film expertly balance a more realistic style with the designs from the comics, culminating in a grand adventure epic that constitutes as a fun watch for all ages.

The story of The Adventures of Tintin revolves around the search for the sunken treasure that was lost along with the ship Unicorn. Tintin inadvertently winds up in a race for the treasure when he accidentally comes into possession of one piece of the map, and along previous ship captain's ancestor Archibald Haddock, they traverse across the globe on an exciting journey.

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The Adventures of Tintin

PG

Action

Adventure

Director
Steven Spielberg

Release Date
December 21, 2011

Studio
Columbia Pictures

Cast
Jamie Bell , Andy Serkis , Daniel Craig

Writers
Hergé , Steven Moffat , Edgar Wright

Runtime
1 Hour 37 Minutes
Main Genre
Animation

Producer
Peter Jackson, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Steven Spielberg

Production Company
Columbia Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, WingNut Films, The Kennedy/Marshall Company

12 Ip Man's Action Is Top-Tier

Released in 2008 and Directed by Wilson Yip

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Loosely based on the real-life grandmaster of kung fu, Ip Man follows the title character before and during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Master Ip does his best to live a simple life with his wife and son, but outside forces keep calling him back to fight, leading him to face off against several challengers.

Donnie Yen gives his all as Ip Man, and the film's action sequences are riveting. While the details may not be historically accurate, it's an entertaining, emotional story that will surely entice viewers. This film went on to spawn a successful franchise, and given that the other Ip Man movies can also be watched on YouTube for free, viewers will have plenty of content to keep them occupied.

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IP Man

Ip Manis a series of Hong Kongmartial arts filmsbased on the life events of theWing Chunmaster of the same name.

Cast
Donnie Yen , Lynn Hung
Latest Film
Ip Man 4: The Finale

Summary

Ip Man is a series of Hong Kong martial arts films based on the life events of the Wing Chun master of the same name.

11 Anastasia Is a Princess Movie to Rival Disney

Released in 1997 and Directed by Don Bluth and Gary Goldman

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Despite being released in the same era as the Disney Renaissance, Anastasia is a princess movie that was actually made by 20th Century Fox. The film is a fantastical account of the real Anastasia Romanov, inspired by the rumors of her possibly surviving the massacre that killed her family. In the movie, Anastasia does escape the palace that fateful night, but loses her memory in the ensuing chaos and grows up living as a normal girl in an orphanage.

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Anastasia is a movie-musical on par with the Disney classics despite not being as widely recognized. The film boasts incredible performances from the likes of Meg Ryan, John Cusack, and Christopher Lloyd, along with an amazing soundtrack to boot. The animation, which makes use of rotoscoping, is presented in a stunning fashion with visuals that span across several countries and influences. Any fan of Disney is bound to enjoy Anastasia if they haven't seen the film already.

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Anastasia

G

Animation

Adventure

Drama

Family

Fantasy

Musical

Mystery

Director
Don Bluth , Gary Goldman

Release Date
November 21, 1997

Cast
Meg Ryan , John Cusack , Kelsey Grammer , Christopher Lloyd , Hank Azaria , Bernadette Peters , Kirsten Dunst , Angela Lansbury

Writers
Susan Gauthier , Bruce Graham , Bob Tzudiker , Noni White

Runtime
94 minutes
Main Genre
Fantasy

Studio(s)
20th Century Fox Animation , Fox Animation Studios

Distributor(s)
20th Century Fox

10 Memento Is a Fascinating Non-Linear Thriller

Released in 2000 and Directed by Christopher Nolan

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Directed by Christopher Nolan, Memento follows a man looking for his wife's killer. Unfortunately, he has anterograde amnesia and can't retain new memories, leaving him to piece together what he remembers about his current life and where he is in terms of the progress of his investigation. The style of the film is one that will resonate with fans of Nolan's other works, such as Inception.

With its non-linear narrative, keeping up with Memento's story can prove challenging, but there's no doubt that viewers will be fascinated by how it unfolds. The film's format, flipping from black and white to color, does a great job at conveying to the audience what the main character is feeling. Everything is up to Nolan's usual standards, making for a masterfully crafted and truly memorable film.

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Memento

R

A man with short-term memory loss attempts to track down his wife's murderer.

Release Date
May 25, 2001
Director
Christopher Nolan

Cast
Joe Pantoliano , Guy Pearce , Carrie-Anne Moss , Stephen Tobolowsky , Mark Boone Junior

Runtime
113 minutes

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9 Oklahoma! Brings the Stage Musical Into Viewers' Homes

Released in 1999 and Directed by Trevor Nunn

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Directed by Trevor Nunn, the 1998 West End revival of Oklahoma! stars Hugh Jackman as Curly, Josefina Gabrielle as Laurey, and Maureen Lipman as Aunt Eller. The musical follows the lives of a group of people living on a farm near Claremore in Indian Territory in 1906. As they prepare for a local dance, emotional tensions surrounding the story's central romance reach a boiling point.

This Oklahoma! revival is sure to please any golden age musical theater fans and pique the curiosity of Jackman fans looking to explore his pre-X-Men work. This Oliver Award-winning stage production features excellent acting, sweeping dance numbers, and, of course, Rodgers and Hammerstein's gorgeous music. The excellent 1955 version of Oklahoma! is also free on YouTube, letting musical lovers decide which of the two they prefer.

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Oklahoma!

Oklahoma! (1999) stars Hugh Jackman and Josefina Gabrielle in this musical adaptation of the popular Rodgers and Hammerstein production. Directed by Trevor Nunn, the film recounts the romantic entanglements of a cowboy named Curly and a farm girl named Laurey, set against the backdrop of the Oklahoma territory during the early 20th century. The film features iconic songs and a compelling ensemble cast, capturing the spirit of the original Broadway show.

Director
Chris Hunt

Release Date
September 26, 1999

Cast
Hugh Jackman , Josefina Gabrielle , Shuler Hensley , Peter Polycarpou , Maureen Lipman , Jimmy Johnston , Vicki Simon , David Shelmerdine , Rebecca Thornhill , Sidney Livingstone , Stuart Milligan , Warren Carlyle

Runtime
194 Minutes

Main Genre
Musical

8 Paprika Is Wildly Imaginative

Released in 2006 and Directed by Satoshi Kon

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Based on Yasutaka Tsutsui's novel of the same name, Paprika centers on a doctor named Atsuko Chiba who uses a device called the DC Mini to view and enter people's dreams as her alter ego, Paprika. While she does it to help treat psychiatric patients, a dream terrorist steals the technology and begins to bring down the walls between dreams and reality.

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Paprika is full of stunning animation, capturing the sometimes chaotic nature of dreams in ways that no other medium can. The sheer creativity on display makes this Satoshi Kon movie worth a view, but its fascinating story, which asks thought-provoking questions about the true difference between dreams and reality, will keep audiences thoroughly entertained as well.

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Paprika

R

Anime

Drama Fantasy

Director
Satoshi Kon

Release Date
November 25, 2006

Cast
Megumi Hayashibara , Tōru Emori , Katsunosuke Hori , Tôru Furuya , Koichi Yamadera , Akio Otsuka , Hideyuki Tanaka , Satomi Kôrogi

Writers
Yasutaka Tsutsui , Seishi Minakami , Satoshi Kon

Runtime
90 Minutes
Main Genre
Anime

Production Company

7 Penelope Is a Magical Romantic Comedy

Released in 2008 and Directed by Mark Palansky

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Penelope is a modern-day fairy tale about a girl who is born with a pig snout due to a family curse. The film follows Penelope's journey to break the curse by finding someone who will love her as she is. Despite its fantasy elements making it far from the average romantic comedy, the story is a very human tale of love in its many forms.

Although not critically acclaimed, Penelope features a star-studded cast, including Christina Ricci, James McAvoy, Catherine O'Hara, and Peter Dinklage, who infuse their characters with charm and warmth, making them easy to root for. The result is an uplifting story about love and acceptance that brings whimsical flair to a modern-day rom-com.

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Penelope

PG

Comedy

Fantasy

Romance

Where to Watch

  • stream
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*Availability in US

Release Date
February 29, 2008

Director
Mark Palansky

Cast
Christina Ricci , James McAvoy , Catherine O'Hara , Peter Dinklage , Richard E. Grant , Reese Witherspoon

Runtime
104 minutes

Main Genre
Comedy

Production Company
Stone Village Pictures, Type A Films, Grosvenor Park Productions, Tatira Active Film, Zephyr Films

6 Point Break Is a True Cult Classic

Released in 1991 and Directed by Kathryn Bigelow

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From director Kathryn Bigelow and starring Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze, Point Break brings surfing to the crime thriller genre. Rookie FBI agent Johnny Utah goes undercover as a surfer as he seeks out a gang of bank robbers. They turn out to be surfers who use their audacious heists to fund an Endless Summer lifestyle.

While it may wander into "so bad it's good" territory, Point Break is a veritable cult classic. Its chase and action sequences are also quite well done, and the heartbreaking bond between Reeves and Swayze's characters will keep audiences wondering what happens next. After this film, director Kathryn Bigelow went on to become the first woman to ever win the Best Director Oscar for The Hurt Locker.

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Point Break

R

An F.B.I. Agent goes undercover to catch a gang of surfers who may be bank robbers.

Release Date
July 12, 1991

Director
Kathryn Bigelow
Cast
Keanu Reeves , Patrick swayze , Gary Busey , Lori Petty

Runtime
2 hours 2 minutes

Main Genre
Action

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5 Labyrinth Is One of the Greatest Fantasy Films of All Time

Released in 1986 and Directed by Jim Henson

The late Jim Henson always believed that puppets could do more than entertain children. He never came closer to proving it than Labyrinth, an ostensible family adventure that disguises an exquisite coming-of-age story. Jennifer Connelly plays a teenage girl still mired in childhood, whose baby brother is abducted when she inadvertently summons the Goblin King. To win him back, she must brave an enchanted Labyrinth filled with perils while coming to grips with her own burgeoning adulthood in the process.

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Henson guides that journey with a perfect hand, turning what could have been off-putting for audiences into something beautiful and wise. His signature creations are as charming as ever, and David Bowie's Goblin King remains that actor's signature movie performance. Bowie also contributed a handful of classic songs to the film's soundtrack. In the end, however, Labyrinth belongs to Connelly, holding the audience's focus completely despite competition from both a legendary rock god and a literal army of Muppets. Her future stardom looks all the more inevitable in retrospect.

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Labyrinth

PG

Musical

Fantasy

Adventure

Family

Sixteen-year-old Sarah must solve a labyrinth to rescue her baby brother when he is taken by the Goblin King.

Director
Jim Henson

Release Date
June 27, 1986

Cast
David Bowie , Jennifer Connelly , Toby Froud , Shelley Thompson , Christopher Malcolm

Writers
Dennis Lee , Jim Henson , Terry Jones

Runtime
101 minutes
Main Genre
Fantasy

4 The Lady Vanishes Brings Hitchcock's Signature Suspense

Released in 1938 and Directed by Alfred Hitchcock

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Directed by Alfred Hitchcock and based on The Wheel Spins by Ethel Lina White, The Lady Vanishes follows a young woman named Iris, who is hit on the head just before boarding a train. An elderly woman volunteers to look after her, but after falling asleep, Iris wakes to find her new friend has disappeared, and everyone else on the train claims to have never seen her.

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Hitchcock's signature suspense elevates the story as it slowly builds up to the big reveal. The Lady Vanishes makes for an excellent mystery that will have viewers wondering if Iris really did meet a Miss Froy, or if it was all a hallucination. Fans of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express will no doubt enjoy this train-style mystery from the Master of Suspense.

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The Lady Vanishes

While travelling in continental Europe, a rich young playgirl realizes that an elderly lady seems to have disappeared from the train. Starring Margaret Lockwood, Michael Redgrave, Paul Lukas and Dame Mae Whitty.

Release Date
November 1, 1938

Director
Alfred Hitchcock

Runtime
1 hour 36 minutes

Main Genre
Mystery

3 The Man in the Iron Mask Continues the Story of the Three Musketeers

Released in 1998 and Directed by Randall Wallace

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Adapted from the works of Alexandre Dumas, author of The Three Musketeers, The Man in the Iron Mask follows said Musketeers along with D'Artagnan as they get the band back together to save France from the corrupt Louis XIV. Older and much more tired than they were during the days of their initial glory, the Musketeers struggle with their allegiances and each other just as much as they do against the threat of the king.

The Man in the Iron Mask is helmed by a stacked cast with incredible talent, including the likes of a young Leonardo DiCaprio playing dual roles within the film. Though difficult to describe without giving away the major reveal of the movie, the story places an emphasis on the bonds of family and camaraderie as well as how the lines are often blurred between the two. Aside from this, The Man in the Iron Mask has all the pageantry and amazing set pieces that audiences have come to expect from a good period piece.

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The Man in the Iron Mask

PG-13

Adventure

Action

Drama

Director
Randall Wallace

Release Date
March 12, 1998
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprio , Gabriel Byrne , Jeremy Irons , John Malkovich , Gérard Depardieu , Anne Parillaud , Judith Godreche

Writers
Randall Wallace , Alexandre Dumas père

Runtime
132 Minutes

Main Genre
Adventure

Studio(s)
United Artists

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2 Interview with the Vampire Uses Monsters to Explore Humanity

Released in 1994 and Directed by Neil Jordan

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Based on the Anne Rice novel of the same name, Interview with the Vampire is a supernatural tale told over the course of many decades as protagonist Louis (played by Brad Pitt) recounts his life story to a journalist. Louis grapples with his identity as a vampire while the years go by and the world changes, pondering what it truly means to be a human versus a monster.

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Though not the typical roles one would expect from Pitt and his co-star Tom Cruise, they lend their talent in bringing vampires Louis and Lestat to life on the big screen alongside a young Kirsten Dunst. Those looking for a continuation of the story will be pleased to know that AMC has produced its own version of Interview with the Vampire for television, putting a more modern spin on the narrative by changing the time period of its setting and diving deeper into the characters than is possible in the scope of a film.

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Interview with the Vampire

R

Drama

Fantasy

Horror

Director
Neil Jordan

Release Date
November 11, 1994

Studio
Warner Bros

Cast
Tom Cruise , Brad Pitt , Antonio Banderas , Stephen Rea , Christian Slater , Kirsten Dunst
Writers
Anne Rice

Runtime
123 minutes
Main Genre
Horror

1 Titanic Is a Film of Epic Proportions

Released in 1997 and Directed by James Cameron

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A masterpiece from director James Cameron, Titanic tells the story of first-class passenger Rose as she develops a romance with artist Jack on a ship that is doomed to never reach its destination. They grow close in spite of their class differences, and Rose slowly becomes inspired by Jack to break free of the societal expectations that have been placed upon her.

Though primarily remembered as a sweeping romance, Titanic is also a great historical film that accurately depicts many aspects of the famous ship. Cameron did extensive research on the Titanic while making the film, even going to the site of the disaster himself and using real footage of the shipwreck. The movie still looks beautiful many years after its release, and it is easily deserving of the several awards it won as a result.

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Titanic

PG-13

Studio
Paramount Pictures

Director
James Cameron

Release Date
December 19, 1997
Cast
Kate Winslet , Leonardo DiCaprio

Runtime
195 minutes

Production Company
Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Lightstorm Entertainment

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