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00:00Don't tell the elf.
00:02Not a word.
00:11Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the movies we can watch again and again.
00:18Yeah, well, you know, that's just like, uh, your opinion, man.
00:24Number 20, Back to the Future.
00:26There are time travel movies and then there's Back to the Future.
00:29The story of Marty McFly's trip back to the 1950s is positively timeless.
00:40The clash between 80s and 50s cultures may not land for everyone today,
00:44but the memorable characters and dozens of quotable lines never fail to entertain.
00:49When this baby hits 88 miles per hour, you're gonna see some serious shit.
00:54It certainly makes for a rewarding rewatch,
00:57since there are so many elements of foreshadowing peppered throughout the film from its opening scene.
01:01We can't go back in time to watch Back to the Future for the first time,
01:04but rewatching it is the next best thing.
01:07Number 19, Fight Club.
01:09The real first rule of Fight Club is that you have to watch it more than once.
01:13And sure, being able to go back and see all the clues leading up to that famous twist is nice,
01:18but it's also just really easy to get lost in the film in general.
01:25I am Jack's raging bile duct.
01:27Its commentary on masculinity and commercialism remains relevant.
01:31Likewise, seeing the narrator and Tyler's friendship develop before spiraling out of control,
01:36along with the fight club they create, is downright hypnotic.
01:47When you're in it, it'll keep you awake until you experience it again.
01:51Number 18, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy.
01:54One does not simply watch The Lord of the Rings just once.
02:06We know it's kind of cheating to include every film from this fantasy trilogy,
02:10but in our defense, it's impossible to pick one to rule them all.
02:14Whether you're doing your annual marathon of Frodo and the Fellowship's journey to destroy the One Ring,
02:18or just enjoying your favorite clips, The Lord of the Rings is incredibly rewatchable.
02:23Countless scenes and lines from these movies have been embedded in pop culture because they're just so dang epic.
02:30For Frodo.
02:43Number 17, Gladiator.
02:45Speaking of epics, Gladiator is a historical one that never fails to entertain.
02:50Maximus' fight through gladiator battles to come before the man who destroyed his life is endlessly gripping.
02:59Gladiator!
03:06Part of why it's so watchable is the sheer variety of its tones.
03:10Gladiator is a war movie, a revenge tale, a historical film, and a wrestling movie all rolled into one.
03:17Much like the blood sport around which it revolves, it is a real crowd pleaser.
03:22The fight scenes are satisfying, the villain is fantastically hateable,
03:26and there are so many brilliant moments of humanity throughout.
03:43It may be set nearly 2,000 years ago, but Gladiator resonates firmly in us every time we watch it.
03:49Number 16, The Silence of the Lambs.
03:52A horror and thriller film in one package,
03:55The Silence of the Lambs is among the best of both genres.
03:58Clarice Starling's hunt for Buffalo Bill with the assistance of the devious Dr. Hannibal Lecter
04:03is captivating from start to finish to the next start.
04:16Nearly everything about it demands multiple viewings.
04:20with the subtle power dynamics at play in each scene taking a while to unpack.
04:25Meanwhile, so many scenes are expertly fraught with tension and scares
04:29that you'll jump even after dozens of viewings.
04:40The Silence of the Lambs is a masterpiece.
04:43We love to sit down and enjoy it, with a nice Chianti or not.
04:47Number 15, The Breakfast Club.
04:49Teen movies make for some of the most rewatchable experiences.
04:53The Breakfast Club takes something as mundane as detention and turns it into something unforgettable.
05:06It's a great hangout movie with the hijinks we love to watch repeatedly.
05:10It's not all fun and games though.
05:12The group of five kids may initially see each other as stereotypes,
05:16but through their shared experiences,
05:18particularly some hard-hitting revelations about their home lives,
05:21they come to understand life and each other a little more.
05:35Whether you're a teen yourself or reflecting on your time as one,
05:38The Breakfast Club is a film we never forget to watch.
05:42Number 14, Goodfellas.
05:44Gangster movies are another genre that just makes for watchable cinema,
05:47and Goodfellas is among the elite.
05:54Not only is the rise and fall of Henry Hill like a twisted version of the American Dream,
05:58it's also darkly comedic and expertly filmed.
06:01Everything about it from the cinematography to the dialogue to the narration to its bit characters is fantastic.
06:08Goodfellas may or may not make you want to be a gangster,
06:11but watching every scene makes us hungry for more,
06:14just like that dinner the wise guys cook up in prison.
06:27What did we just say about gangster movies?
06:30And what's the ultimate gangster film?
06:32The Godfather, of course.
06:42Sure, it's a titan of cinema,
06:44and so many of its most memorable lines pervade our collective consciousness,
06:48but that doesn't mean Michael Corleone's ascension, or fall,
06:51to become the new Godfather isn't worth watching again and again.
06:54The phenomenal cast is acting their butts off in every single scene.
06:58The mood and atmosphere are just as important as what's happening on the surface.
07:12REWATCHING THE GODFATHER
07:18Rewatching The Godfather is an offer we could never refuse.
07:25The Dude abides, and so does our love for this movie.
07:28No, man, come on. Who are you gonna believe? Those guys are...
07:32We dropped off the damn money.
07:34We?
07:37I.
07:38Jeff the Dude Lebowski may not have any idea what he's doing in the middle of a mystery plot,
07:43but we absolutely love seeing him try and fail to figure it out,
07:47along with all the strange people he encounters.
07:50People forget that the brain is the biggest erogenous zone.
07:57Whether we're watching it for the umpteenth time to recite the oh-so-quotable dialogue,
08:02or just dropping in to see what condition the bizarre characters are in,
08:05we love to revisit The Big Lebowski.
08:14Much like Walter telling Donnie to shut up, this movie just does not get old.
08:20Home Alone
08:22A staple of holiday viewing for many people and cable channels for decades,
08:26Home Alone is an incredibly watchable movie.
08:29How may I help you?
08:31Is this toothbrush approved by the American Dental Association?
08:35We never tire of Kevin McAllister getting left at home and deciding to fight off a pair of bumbling burglars,
08:40instead of, you know, getting the authorities involved sooner.
08:43The traps are inventive, the pratfall's hysterical,
08:46and the heartfelt moments make us melt every time.
08:49It doesn't matter if we're watching it with loved ones in winter,
08:51or replaying it when we're home alone ourselves.
08:54Home Alone makes for great comfort viewing on any occasion.
09:07Robin Williams manages to make us laugh and cry in this timeless classic.
09:11Movie fanatics love Mrs. Doubtfire for its message about fatherly dedication,
09:15and how far a parent would go to spend time with his children.
09:18It's lovely to meet you.
09:20Yeah, nice to meet you.
09:21You too, lady.
09:24Although it may seem a little too sad and maybe a little extreme at times,
09:28it's still a lovable go-to to watch alone or on any family movie night.
09:32With hilarious moments like the makeover or the table-hopping climax,
09:36and more heartwarming scenes that show the character's progression,
09:39Mrs. Doubtfire is a flick anyone can enjoy whether it's the first time you watch it or the 50th.
09:44I love them with all my heart.
09:46And the idea of someone telling me I can't be with them, I can't see them every day,
09:50well, it's like someone saying I can't have air.
09:56There are quite a few perfect movies on this list,
09:59and Shawshank still feels special among this elite company.
10:03Mr. Stevens has a birth certificate, driver's license, social security number.
10:08You're shitting me.
10:09If they ever trace any of those accounts,
10:11they're gonna wind up chasing a figment of my imagination.
10:14The timeless story of Andy Dufresne's time in prison, as told by his best friend Red,
10:18the Shawshank Redemption is more than just a prison movie.
10:21From one moment to the next, you'll be crying, laughing, or feeling inspired.
10:26They ought to file this movie under educational tools, because it should be studied by everyone.
10:32We've certainly done our fair share.
10:34No good thing ever dies.
10:36Our love for Shawshank never will.
10:42Ask any horror movie fanatic what film he or she keeps around for a rainy day.
10:46In all likelihood, it's the Shawshank Redemption.
10:49It's a great movie.
10:51Ask any horror movie fanatic what film he or she keeps around for a rainy day.
10:55In all likelihood, it's this one.
11:08With an all-star cast featuring the likes of Chris Hemsworth and Richard Jenkins,
11:12this film delivers without being something it's not.
11:15When you're stuck in some perverted alien human killing game, it's not gonna be Oscar material.
11:20But that's just what makes this film even more rewatchable.
11:38The action never stops, the dark humor reigns supreme,
11:41and laughter fills the air in the eyes of the audience.
11:44Every time you watch this horror satire,
11:46you'll probably pick up a reference or joke that you missed the first time,
11:49making this one a great movie to rewatch.
11:54What movie buff can't say that he or she has seen this movie more than once?
12:04As is life, it's like a box of chocolates,
12:07delivering something special without being too obvious as to what you're gonna get.
12:11With a likable protagonist and a commanding narrative,
12:13Forrest Gump never gets old.
12:15Thanks to the protagonist's ignorance about his impact on history,
12:19it also provides subtle humor.
12:21On top of that, not only is it historical,
12:24it also features its fair share of romance, action,
12:27and even social learning theory to moviegoers.
12:38Gump's love for Jenny, his bravery, and his optimistic view on life
12:42never escapes the audience,
12:44and we cannot get enough of this heartwarming tale.
12:49We may not be living in the Matrix,
12:51but how can we know if life is not all a dream within a dream
12:54manipulated by an antagonistic dream expert?
12:57Thanks to this classic, we ask that question every day.
13:02You create the world of the dream.
13:05We bring the subject into that dream,
13:07and they fill it with their subconscious.
13:10Leonardo DiCaprio brings his best in this mind-bending thriller
13:13as the leading dream expert,
13:15with a crack team by his side.
13:17With more action than a Michael Bay film
13:19and more twists than an M. Night Shyamalan joint,
13:22who could have anything bad to say about this cinematic masterpiece?
13:25And who wouldn't want to watch it just one more time,
13:28if not only to understand it a little better?
13:31They had us in the back of a van.
13:33That explains the gravity shifts.
13:35You're in the back of a van right now. Keep going.
13:39There's a 30% chance you're planning on watching this one again,
13:42right, Karen Smith?
13:43This Tina Fey masterpiece chronicles the anxiety,
13:46the struggle, and the mindset of an awkward new girl
13:49at a Midwestern public high school.
13:51Oh, yeah, did we mention she was homeschooled in Africa?
13:54That's right, so if you thought your high school experience was stressful,
13:57Lindsay Lohan's in this film is ten times worse.
14:06With constant laughs, relatable teenage obstacles,
14:09and perceived antagonistic adult characters,
14:12this movie is rewatchable for everyone who has gone to high school
14:15and can now laugh about it.
14:17I love him, and he totally complimented you.
14:19That is so fetch.
14:21Gretchen, stop trying to make fetch happen.
14:25You want to watch this one again?
14:27Before she could steal Forrest's heart in Forrest Gump,
14:30Robin Wright's breakthrough performance in this movie
14:33made us love her, made us hate her, and made us cry.
14:37Who wouldn't want to see the dread pirate Roberts face off one more time?
14:44Who are you?
14:45No one of consequence.
14:47It's inconceivable that you would answer no,
14:49but maybe a battle of wits would suit your taste.
14:52With lovable characters like Andre the Giant's Fezzik,
14:55and an unforgettable grandpa-grandson relationship
14:57between Peter Falk and Fred Savage,
14:59this Rob Reiner classic shall never get too dusty on the shelf,
15:02as long as Roberts passes it on.
15:05That day she was amazed to discover that when he was saying,
15:08as you wish, what he meant was, I love you.
15:16When Disney makes an animated film,
15:18you expect it to just be for children, but this one is not.
15:21Nants ingonyama bagithi baba!
15:28In a clever adaptation of Shakespeare's Hamlet,
15:30this classic cartoon depicts the intricate and complex relationships of a lion king,
15:35while portraying the harsh environment of the African desert and savannah.
15:38Families come back to this film time and again for great music,
15:42thanks Elton John,
15:43as well as for the deep themes packaged within the animated child-centric story.
15:48What?
15:49Hakuna Matata!
15:52There's so much admiration for this movie in the film community
15:55that we could go on for days,
15:57but we think the classic circle-of-life scene speaks for itself.
16:03When we say rewatchable, you'd better not say what.
16:07Say what one more goddamn time!
16:11With mind-blowing performances by Hollywood greats like Samuel L. Jackson,
16:15John Travolta and Uma Thurman,
16:17the Quentin Tarantino classic is one you'll be pulling off the shelf forever.
16:21With a blend of black comedy, dark action and plenty of pop culture references,
16:25the audience is left stunned as Tarantino delivers his special blend of gangster wit.
16:30This classic's intertwined stories and non-linear narrative
16:33keep it fresh with every viewing.
16:35And let's not forget, if we watch it just one more time,
16:38we may be able to guess exactly what's in that 666 briefcase.
16:42Yeah, we have.
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17:05That's right, we'll watch this movie over and over again until we have no limbs.
17:09No one does dry humor and intelligent comedic wit
17:12like the classic Monty Python troupe.
17:14And this film delivers like no other comedy.
17:29British humor plus a medieval setting equals one satisfied audience.
17:33With an endless list of quotable lines,
17:35a memorable cast of hilarious characters and a killer rabbit,
17:39this is one side-splitting film to always come back to.
17:42Is she a witch?
17:43We may just have to watch this classic one more time to find out.
17:59Is there an endlessly entertaining movie you're disappointed didn't make our list?
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