Get ready for a nostalgic journey through cinema's most universally loved films! We're counting down the movies that bring joy, laughter, and pure entertainment across generations. From classic comedies to heartwarming adventures, these are the films that almost everyone can agree are absolute gems.
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00:00Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the movies that nearly
00:08everyone loves.
00:09And heads up, we won't be including animated films, as those deserve their own list.
00:24Hating this movie takes more effort than the dude puts into anything.
00:28Nearly every scene of The Big Lebowski is packed with quotable lines of dialogue and
00:31memorable over-the-top side characters.
00:41Despite how bizarre and hilarious most of it is, The Big Lebowski is really just a chill
00:45hangout movie that we all adore more than Walter loves talking about Vietnam.
01:00The film has become a literal cult classic, as in, they made a religion out of it.
01:05Some people don't create entire religions around movies they hate.
01:23Given how tied this movie is to baseball, we can see just how you might think that some
01:27people could dislike it.
01:28But even if you prefer another sport, or don't like sports at all, Field of Dreams still
01:32stares something in everyone.
01:45The story of a man who builds a baseball diamond in his cornfield, attracting the ghosts of
01:49baseball legends, feels super specific.
01:52And yet, it touches on so many universal themes – following your dreams, trusting yourself
01:56and others, fatherhood, nostalgia and the joy in a game.
01:59It's practically a dream come true.
02:15Doing a sequel decades after the original usually ends in disaster, let's be honest,
02:19but everyone was pleasantly surprised by how great Top Gun Maverick is.
02:23As usual, Maverick pushes his luck once too often, and has to teach a group of cocky young
02:27pilots how to run a seemingly impossible mission.
02:38Tom Cruise delivers a great performance, and the supporting cast are excellent too.
02:42The aerial action sequences are basically unmatched.
02:51Top Gun Maverick surpasses its predecessor in nearly every way, with the exception of
02:55Goose.
02:56It's just a fun blockbuster all around.
03:14Much like its kind-hearted and simple protagonist, it's impossible for anyone to hate the film
03:18that bears his name.
03:19Forrest Gump tells the title character's life story, detailing his unexpected involvement
03:24in many pivotal moments in 20th century American history.
03:35While knowledge of the events in question certainly adds a level of humour, at its core,
03:38the movie can be enjoyed by anyone.
03:40It's loaded with iconic quotes, carried by a lovable hero, and rife with whimsy and
03:46heart.
03:53You could even say you never know what you're going to get out of it.
04:131980s teen movies are a dime a dozen, but few are as universally beloved as The Breakfast
04:18Club.
04:25The film follows a group of five teenagers in detention.
04:29Their clash of personalities and assumptions about each other gradually gives way to understanding,
04:33the beginnings of friendship, and more.
04:44While there are a ton of great moments that have left their mark on pop culture, the central
04:48theme of family expectations is one almost anyone can relate to.
04:52Not only is The Breakfast Club impossible to dislike, it's also impossible to forget.
05:12Here they are, the guys you call when there's something strange in your neighbourhood.
05:16Starring comedy geniuses Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson and Harold Ramis, this
05:2080s supernatural comedy of oddball ghost hunters made us look at ghouls and monsters
05:24in a whole new, more comical light.
05:32With its marvellous blend of exceptional storytelling, stunning visuals, quirky characters and unforgettable
05:37dialogue such as this, it's truly no wonder that the film has been consistently considered
05:45one of the most original, unique and hilarious takes on its genre.
05:48After a highly demanded re-release only one year after its initial theatrical run, Ghostbusters
05:53went on to become the most financially successful comedy of the decade.
06:08Cinema is rife with creature features, but there's something special about Jurassic
06:12Park.
06:13Cloned dinosaurs escaping their enclosure and running amok feels like a simple premise,
06:17but the film executes it absolutely flawlessly.
06:24The ensemble are lovable, and feel more three-dimensional than most disaster movie characters.
06:29The themes, such as humankind's reach often exceeding its grasp, remain timely.
06:34The special effects were groundbreaking, yet still somehow hold up today.
06:45Jurassic Park captures the majesty and wonder in not just dinosaurs, but nature in general.
06:50But its enduring reputation is hardly surprising.
06:53This is Steven Spielberg at the height of his powers.
07:10While a few Grinches may dispute whether or not it's a Christmas movie – it is, by
07:14the way – nobody's disputing whether Die Hard is a great movie.
07:17One of the all-time classic action films, Die Hard popularised the one cop-against-a-ton-of-bad-guys-in-a-single-location
07:23plot.
07:27And while others have followed in its wake, it remains the best.
07:30The one-liners are iconic, the set pieces are action-packed, the characters are rich
07:35and complex.
07:41Die Hard is like action-movie comfort viewing – we'd all jump at the chance to watch
07:45it again, faster than you can say yippee-ki-yay.
07:59There are spoof movies, and then there's Airplane.
08:01Although broadly a parody of airport disaster films, Airplane can be – and is – enjoyed
08:06by basically everyone.
08:11The sheer number of jokes per minute is astonishing, as is the variety, with everything from pop
08:16culture references to wordplay to slapstick comedy being thrown at the screen in rapid
08:20succession.
08:30While not every joke lands well, or has aged well, Airplane is still one of the funniest
08:34and most popular comedy films ever made for good reason.
08:38Surely you'll find plenty to laugh at, whether you're called Shirley or not.
08:55A high-water mark for not only its franchise, but also for movie sequels in general, Terminator
09:002 Judgment Day is bigger and better than its predecessor in just about every way.
09:09A battle between killer robots from the future over the fate of humanity results in some
09:13of the most iconic action scenes of all time.
09:16And sure, T2 has all the expected one-liners of an Arnold Schwarzenegger flick, but it
09:20also has some unexpected depth and heart to it.
09:33And that helps make its reputation basically untouchable among action aficionados and casual
09:38fans alike.
09:57No list of impossible-to-hate films would be complete without this one.
10:01Starring Matthew Broderick as the titular teen, Ferris Bueller's Day Off shadows a
10:04trio of high school seniors playing hooky in the streets of Chicago, all while comically
10:08evading their pursuing dean, parents and siblings.
10:16Superbly capturing the free and smart, alacky spirit of youth, this is a movie that all
10:20our teenage selves can relate to, regardless of whether or not we were bold enough to take
10:24our own days off.
10:31Timelessly funny and accessible, this classic comedy is unquestionably every adolescent
10:36and adolescent-at-heart's movie textbook.
10:54For a time, the highest-rated film on internet review site Rotten Tomatoes was Paddington
10:582.
10:59Now, it might seem strange when there are so many acclaimed masterpieces to choose from,
11:03but Paddington 2, much like the whimsical bear its title refers to, is just impossible
11:07to dislike.
11:08It is just so charming and wholesome.
11:16Its cast is a who's who of great British actors, even in minor roles.
11:20It's beautifully shot and experiments with different mediums.
11:24Paddington 2 even has action set-pieces, like prison escapes and train chases.
11:32Seriously, what is not to love?
11:52This is a film that had everyone cheering for the bad guys.
11:55One of Martin Scorsese's greatest masterpieces, Goodfellas captivated moviegoers by providing
11:59them a bloody, at times comical, and overall powerful in-depth peek at life in the mob.
12:10Inspired by true events, the film recounts gangster Henry Hills' three decades-long
12:14involvement, detailing numerous major felonies, including the Lufthansa heist, the largest
12:19American robbery at the time.
12:27Putting less emphasis on narrative, Goodfellas' core shines with its strangely relatable characters,
12:32exquisite performances and catchy dialogue.
12:35In other words, a perfect stage-worthy drama made for the silver screen.
12:53There are a lot of rom-coms out there, but there's only one Harry Met Sally.
12:56The naturalistic dialogue, charismatic leads and great supporting cast all help create
13:01one of the gold standards for romantic comedies.
13:11The story of the two title characters' friendship, slash romance, has been influential not only
13:16on the rom-coms that followed, but also on the terminology of relationships.
13:20Concepts like high maintenance can trace their origins here.
13:28Much like the old woman in Cat's Deli, this movie should have everyone curious about
13:32what they're missing out on.
13:36Making a sequel or prequel that's as good as the original is impressive enough, but
13:48The Godfather Part II is one of the few that may surpass its predecessor.
13:52And it even manages to be both a prequel and a sequel at the same time.
14:03The film details the parallel stories of Vito Corleone's rise in the past and his son
14:08Michael's descent into darkness in the present.
14:10The contrasting narratives, iconic scenes, powerful performances and gripping story all
14:15create an unforgettable film.
14:25Even if you prefer the original, there's no denying the quality of Part II.
14:44Given that it's basically die-hard for children, it's no surprise that everyone
14:48loves Home Alone.
14:49However, it's much more than a more family-friendly version of another film.
14:53Home Alone follows Kevin McCallister defending his house from two bumbling burglars after
14:57being left behind by his family.
15:02The holly jolly atmosphere and heartwarming moments have made it a staple of holiday viewing
15:06for many.
15:07Perhaps it's that familiarity that has helped make this movie feel as much a part of the
15:11holiday season as Trees and Lights.
15:21But whether it's part of your annual tradition or not, Home Alone leaves nearly everyone
15:25thirsty for more.
15:40Yeah, we know, fake shark, right?
15:44But despite what anyone says about that animatronic Great White, there's no denying the brilliance
15:49of its immortalised terror tale on the town of Amity.
16:01As the first major release that paved the way to Steven Spielberg to become one of Hollywood's
16:05most successful directors, Jaws was the frenzy-inducing nightmare of a film that sailors, surfers
16:10and beachgoers everywhere hated to love.
16:21Beautifully paced, shot and edited, it's one of the few movies in the world that most
16:25will have trouble finding genuine criticism for.
16:27Also, who can forget that absolutely perfect musical tie-in?
16:46Fear can hold you prisoner, hope can set you free.
16:48The most fitting tagline for a movie, if ever there was one.
16:51Based on a novella by Stephen King, The Shawshank Redemption is the 20-year-long narrative of
16:55a man wrongly convicted for the murder of his wife and the inmate he develops a strong
16:59bond with.
17:09Despite disappointing box office receipts, Red and Andy's lifelong story was far from
17:13underwhelming for those who had been bold enough to breathe it.
17:27Garnering universal praise for its dramatic story, astonishing atmosphere and inspirational
17:31performances, the drama has been heralded as one of the greatest films of all time,
17:35and it's not hard to see why.
17:50Perhaps the quintessential movie musical, Singing in the Rain depicts the transition
17:54between silent films and those with sound.
17:56Light-hearted and boundlessly entertaining, the movie features some of the most famous
18:00musical numbers ever put on screen.
18:10Even if you've never seen the film, you know these songs.
18:13Its spectacular cast all have marvellous chemistry together, and the amount of love for the
18:17film and the art of filmmaking positively leaps off the screen.
18:25And even if Singing in the Rain doesn't drive you to belt show tunes in a storm, it
18:29still leaves everyone anything but low.
18:45After taking us on several hyperspace jumps on the Millennium Falcon, Lucasfilm and Harrison
18:49Ford, along with director Steven Spielberg, decided to bring us back to a long time ago
18:54– well, 1930s Earth.
19:02An action-packed adventure flick that introduced us to everyone's favourite archaeologist,
19:06Raiders of the Lost Ark was an uber-success with audiences and critics during its theatre
19:11run, bringing home four of its nine Oscar nominations, plus a Special Achievement Award.
19:18It's considered by many to be the quintessential film of its genre, as well as one of the greatest
19:26movies ever made, with the iconic and adventure-appropriate music merely being the cherry on top.
19:47To hate Monty Python is basically to hate comedy for the last half a century.
19:51The troupe's influence on humour has reverberated throughout pop culture to an incredible degree,
19:56and Holy Grail is among their most popular creations.
20:04While nominally about King Arthur and his knight's quest for the Holy Grail, the movie
20:07really revolves around its creators' hilarious stream-of-consciousness approach to comedy.
20:22Each silly scene flows beautifully from one to the next, practically every line is iconic
20:26and hysterical in its own right.
20:28Hating Monty Python and the Holy Grail?
20:29They might as well try to cut down the mightiest tree in the forest with a herring.
20:44Starring the vocally inspiring Judy Garland, Dorothy Gale's wondrous journey down the
20:47yellow brick road has enchanted millions for decades, many of whom were happy to make it
20:52television's most viewed syndicated feature.
21:00Noted for its fantasy aesthetics, bizarre and vivid characters, easy-to-follow narrative
21:05and of course, its timeless music, this child-friendly acid trip stands as one of pop culture's
21:10most memorable and quotable masterworks.
21:20As one of the first films to be preserved by the US National Film Registry, it's clear
21:25that Oz has found a place in the hearts of numerous generations, continually reminding
21:29us that there is no place like home.
21:48While all Star Wars fans will have a special place in their hearts for the original 1977
21:52masterpiece, its majestic follow-up wears the crown as the saga's most loved segment.
21:58As a heart-racing sequel that amped up the effects and narrative, the Empire Strikes
22:09Back beautifully expanded the amenity of George Lucas' galaxy far, far away.
22:14Loaded with many of cinema's most triumphant scenes, including the ever alluring Battle
22:19of Hoth, Luke's Jedi training with Master Yoda and, oh yeah, the biggest twist in movie
22:22history, there's no denying that the force is strong with… alright, we'll stop using
22:29that line.
22:43Some movies are just so lovable because they have a little bit of everything, and The Princess
22:47Bride has it all.
22:48Romance, comedy, action, you name it, this film's got it.
22:59Though it didn't make much of a bang at the box office, The Princess Bride has become
23:02the ultimate comfort movie for millions of fans.
23:04Every line of dialogue is quotable, the performances and chemistry from the cast are immaculate,
23:09and it has one of the greatest sword fight in movie history.
23:19The Princess Bride is as true a love as many of us could wish for, and we're prepared
23:24to die on this hill.
23:49Here's a bizarre question for the ages, how awkward would it be to meet and mingle
24:00with your teenage parents?
24:02Heavy, isn't it?
24:03Well, in Back to the Future, that's precisely the pickle that Marty McFly finds himself
24:07in when he inadvertently travels 30 years into the past.
24:13Filled with well-crafted, four-dimensional characters, historical gags and awkward moments
24:20after awkward moments, this film is precious sci-fi comedy gold.
24:35Top it off with Hollywood's most recognised movie car, and perhaps the most stylish time
24:39machine ever put on film, and you've got arguably the best time travel movie in history.
24:49So which movie do you think is impossible to hate?
24:51Let us know in the comments.