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Usually, when you Google “what movie should I watch,” you either get a fancy list of intellectual Oscar-nominated films no one has ever heard of or a bunch of “classic” movies from the ’80s that everyone *pretends* to like, but no one actually does (yes, I said it). This story is not that. I’m not a professional movie critic, but I do love movies and I have a lot of strong opinions on them.
So, if you’re looking for some normal-person movie recs to help pass the time while social distancing, check out my personal favorites that you should stream ASAP (most of which are available on Hulu, Netflix, or Disney+, btw). These are the best comedies, chick flicks, horror movies, dramas, and biopics to watch now.
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Titanic
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If the world were ending and I could only save ONE movie, I would pick Titanic. Yep, it’s that good. Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet star in the most beautiful love story of our time – which takes place during one of the most devastating disasters of our time.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
$6.99
Charlie finally finds where he belongs, when he falls in with a group of theater kids at his high school. But can he overcome his traumatic past to find true acceptance?
The Parent Trap
$2.99
This movie will never not be cute. When Hallie and Annie meet at summer camp and realize they’re actually twins, they decide to trade places in an attempt to get their parents back together. Did I mention both girls are played by Lindsay Lohan? Bonus!
Booksmart
$9.99
After spending all four years of high school focusing on their grades, best friends Molly and Amy set out to have one wild night before graduation. This feminist flick will have you crying from laughter.
The Sixth Sense
$2.99
Haley Joel Osment plays Cole, a young boy who struggles with his supernatural abilities. When he meets Malcolm, a child psychologist, Cole learns to better communicate with the dead who seek him out. It ends in a shocking twist you never could have predicted.
Edward Scissorhands
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His creator dies before finishing his hands, leaving Edward alone to fend for himself. Years later, a chance meeting with the local Avon lady leads Edward to an adopted family in the middle of idealistic suburbia.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
$9.99
After years of neglect and abuse at the hands of his aunt and uncle, Harry Potter finds out he’s secretly a wizard in line to attend Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. I dare you to watch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and NOT get sucked into the famous series.
Bridesmaids
$11.99
Bridesmaids is the best chick flick of all time – I will not be taking questions on this. You will literally cry laughing watching this hilarious group of comedians try to make it through a wedding without killing each other.
Love Actually
$11.99
Though it’s usually seen as a Christmas movie, this timeless romantic comedy is an uplifting watch year-round. Between the raunchy British humor and a truly epic cast (Liam Neeson, Keira Knightley, Alan Rickman, Hugh Grant), this beloved film is 100% worth the hype.
E.T.,The Extra-Terrestrial
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E.T. is an ’80s classic (no, really) that everyone should watch at least once in their life. Elliot meets an adorably squishy extra-terrestrial and an unlikely friendship blossoms. But when the government finds out he’s housing an alien, Elliot and his friends must help E.T. get back home.
Ocean’s 8
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After her brother dies, Debby Ocean takes his place as the con artist of the family. She leaves prison with a revenge plot that involves robbing the famous Met Gala. With an all-female team (that includes Rihanna, btw), she pulls off an unbelievably clever heist.
Signs
$2.99
A midwestern family is forced to hunker down on their farm when the world comes under siege from an alien race. The classic M. Night Shyamalan film is a terrifying thriller you’ll want to watch over and over again.
Crazy Rich Asians
$9.99
When Rachel meets her boyfriend’s family for the first time, she realizes that they’re crazy rich – like, billionaire rich. Watch as she tries to fit into the world of the super wealthy and impress Nick’s overbearing mother.
Jumanji
$14.99
When Peter and Judy find an ancient board game in their attic, all hell breaks loose. Crazed monkeys, poisonous bugs, and a man-hunting poacher all come out of the game, bringing with them a jungle man named Alan, who was sucked into the game as a child. They must team up to stop Jumanji from destroying their own.
Coyote Ugly
$3.99
This iconic early ’00s film is about a group of badass bar babes who dance on tables and just generally kick ass. Do I need to say more?
The Boy In The Striped Pajamas
$7.99
In the middle of a terrible war, the son of a Nazi general makes friends with the boy next door, who wears striped pajamas and lives on a “farm.” Their innocent friendship will truly warm your heart – and the ending will rip it in two.
Hocus Pocus
$2.99
Yes, this is a Halloween movie. No, I don’t care. Hocus Pocus is a cult-favorite musical (kind of) that slaps 365 days a year. The Sanderson sisters come back from the dead and try to steal the souls of the children of Salem.
Tarzan
$2.99
Out of all the classic Disney cartoons, Tarzan features my favorite soundtrack (shout out to Phil Collins). Watch the famous love story of Tarzan and Jane in this heartwarming film.
The Fault In Our Stars
$14.99
Fair warning: this movie will DESTROY you. Hazel Grace and Augustus meet at a cancer support group and quickly fall in love. They try to make the best out of their time together, but sadly, this film does not have a happy ending.
Water For Elephants
$14.99
Think: Romeo & Juliet, but in the traveling circus. When the new elephant trainer falls in love with the ringmaster’s wife, both are put in danger. Can the couple (and their beloved elephant) survive this romance?
Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
$9.99
The remake is fantastic, but nothing beats the classic world of Willy Wonka. Enter his chocolate factory, where everything is edible and magic is real.
Across The Universe
$12.99
Across the Universe is a love story set to the famous tunes of The Beatles. Jude and Lucy struggle to keep their romance alive, while the country tries to fight the Vietnam War.
On the Basis of Sex
$14.99
Nothing but respect for MY president, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Follow the famous Supreme Court judge on one of her first-ever cases. This is where her battle for equal rights truly began.
Changeling
$11.99
After her son Walter is kidnapped, Christine gets the call of a lifetime: they’ve found him. But the boy she’s given is not her child. One mother must fight a crooked police force to try to get her son back, in this chilling true story.
Room
$9.99
After being kidnapped and confined to one small room, Joy gives birth to a son. When the boy turns five years old, they begin plotting a way to escape their captor.
The Imitation Game
$7.99
These mathematicians helped end WWII, when they created a machine to decode secret Nazi messages. But even ending the war won’t protect Alan, during a time when being a gay man is a prisonable offence.
Jurassic Park
$14.99
Sadly, there’s no Chris Pratt eye candy in the original Jurassic Park, but this movie is still worth the watch. It’s a terrifying classic that never gets old.
Interview With the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles
$3.99
Before Twilight, there was Interview With the Vampire. Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt star as two immortal vampires living in 18th century New Orleans. Like Twilight, these vampires are painfully attractive.
The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe
$2.99
Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy find a secret, magical world hidden inside an ancient wardrobe. They are soon called upon to lead a war against Narnia’s evil queen, becoming kings and queens themselves.
Mrs. Doubtfire
$3.99
One doting father goes undercover as an elderly English nanny, in order to spend time with his children after a messy custody battle. Robin Williams stars in this hilarious family comedy that will leave a smile on your face.
Sleepy Hollow
$6.99
When the townspeople of Sleepy Hollow start horrifically dying, folklore blames a headless ghost for their deaths. Dr. Ichabod Crane travels to the rural town in order to solve the mystery using science and reason – two things that aren’t much use against the supernatural.
The Day After Tomorrow
$3.99
Government climatologists are predicting a series of natural disasters so severe, they could end mankind for good. A group of teens become trapped in the New York Public Library and must fight to survive the storm.
Clueless
$2.99
Clueless beats out the “hot mean blonde girl” movie trope with Cher Horowitz, the rich popular girl, who is also really nice. She takes the new girl under her wing, giving her a makeover and teaching her all about the life of the social elite.
Beetlejuice
$9.99
After their untimely death, Barbara and Adam are having a little trouble moving on. When a new family moves into their house, they join forces with the evil ghost Beetlejuice, who reaps havoc on them all.
Freedom Writers
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$11.99
Thanks to the help of their passionate teacher, a class of underprivileged teens becomes a family. Together, they beat all the odds and write a book in the process.
Napoleon Dynamite
$3.99
An early 2000s classic that defined a generation. Napoleon Dynamite follows a mild-mannered teen and his small-town life. There’s really no explaining this one – you just have to watch it.
Remember The Titans
$3.99
If you polled all your friends on their favorite movie, nine out of 10 would vote for Remember the Titans. It’s a moving film that follows a high school football team learning to work together after segregation is imposed.
The Goonies
$9.99
A group of daring kids go on the adventure of a lifetime, after they discover a secret pirate map that reveals hidden treasure.
Spice World
SPICE GIRLS
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Alexa, play “Wannabe.” Starring Baby, Sporty, Posh, Scary, and Ginger Spice, this classic movie follows the most famous girl group of the ’90s.
Stuck in Love
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After a heartbreaking divorce, one family tries to recover and understand the complexities of love.
Mean Girls
$12.99
If you’ve been holding out on Mean Girls thinking maybe it’s not worth the hype, I’m here to tell you: it absolutely is. Fresh from the planes of Africa, Katy attempts to fit in at an American high school. When she falls in with the popular crowd, she finds out just how mean teenage girls can be.
The Princess Bride
$14.99
When Wesley is separated from his one true love, he must battle mythical creatures and storm the castle to get her back from her evil husband. It’s a fairytale story like you’ve never seen.
The Invitation
$7.99
A dinner party with your ex-wife and her new husband is bound to be awkward. But when the couple begins sharing stories from their newfound cult, it becomes clear that every guest is in danger.
Back to the Future
$3.99
When he’s projected back in time (enter, the DeLorean), Marty meets younger versions of his own parents. He has to make sure they fall in love, otherwise he will cease to exist.
Mamma Mia! The Movie
$11.99
Sophie invites three of her mother’s former lovers to her wedding, in hopes of meeting the father she’s never known.
The Hills Have Eyes
$9.99
One unsuspecting family is hunted by a pack of mutant cannibals, when their car breaks down in the middle of the desert.
Now and Then
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Now and Then is the ultimate coming-of-age film. Four friends look back on their childhood, reflecting on the 1970s summer that changed their lives forever.
The Notebook
$9.99
After years apart, Noah and Ali come together to rekindle her powerful summer romance. But will Ali chose her first love? Or the loving fiancé she’s already agreed to marry?
Black Panther
$2.99
The people of Wakanda turn to war, when an outsider unexpectedly steals the king’s crown. Black Panther has all the action of your typical superhero movie, but with a superstar cast and a ton of humor.
The Mist
$3.99
Based on Stephen King’s terrifying novel, The Mist will chill you to your core. A group of people are trapped at their local grocery store, after a dense fog rolls into town concealing bloodthirsty monsters.
Pride & Prejudice
$11.99
Though they come from very different social classes, Elizabeth and Dr. Darcey find themselves unable to stay away from each other. Will love be enough, when social pressures are the most important thing?
The Dark Knight
$9.99
When the Joker takes over Gotham City, Batman must battle the evil villain to save his city. See Heath Ledger in his final role, playing the disturbed DC character.
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile
Zac Efron is somehow still hot as famous serial killer Ted Bundy. The film recreates actual video recordings from Ted Bundy’s well-publicized trial.
Taken
$14.99
His daughter is abducted by sex trafficers while abroad in Paris. Retired CIA agent, Bryan Mills, uses his dangerous skills to hunt down the people who took her – every last one.
The Wizard of Oz
$9.99
Dorothy takes a magical trip through the land of Oz with new friends Lion, Tin Man, Scarecrow, and her little dog Todo. The group must make it to the Emerald City to ask the mysterious Wizard of Oz to send Dorothy home to Kansas.
Avatar
$3.99
The US government infiltrates Pandora, lush extra terrestrial planet, in an attempt to steal their natural resources. A mutiny forms and the defectors join forces with the humanoid tribes protect the ancient, magical land.
50 First Dates
$12.99
Due to a head trauma, Lucy suffers from severe memory loss, forgetting her life every night when she goes to sleep. Henry plots a new way to meet her every day, in an attempt to win her heart.
Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events
$9.99
Three siblings are shunted from distant relative to distant relative after their parents mysteriously die in a fire that leveled their whole house. They soon find that their new guardian is plotting ways to steal their inheritance – and they might not survive his plan.
Scream
$6.99
This OG scary movie is still terrifying, thirty years later. It’s a pre-social media slasher film, with a super creepy cast.
Stick It
$2.99
Haley leaves her elite gymnastics team, just before she’s set to compete at the world championship. Years later, she’s forced to return to the athletes she seemingly betrayed. Watch this hilarious movie once and you’re hooked.
House of Wax
$9.99
This movie is mostly known for that scene where Paris Hilton is killed. Apart from that, it’s actually a terrifying film with a totally unique plotline: a crazed killer fills an entire ghost town with his victims – disguised as wax figures.
Practical Magic
$9.99
Though the Owens sisters have never really been into magic, they come from a long line of witches. That all changes, when Gillian’s boyfriend dies and the two set out to resurrect him.
Midnight in Paris
$9.99
While on vacation in Paris, Gil is taken back in time with a group of strangers. He quickly falls in love with the golden era of the beautiful city.
Matilda
$12.99
A young girl learns to channel years of abuse and torment at the hands of her terrible family, into telekinetic powers. She soon meets a caring teacher that hopes to give her a new life.
Bohemian Rhapsody
$19.99
Follow the inspiring and heartbreaking journey of Queen frontman, Freddie Mercury. This biopic follows his struggle with fame, drug use, and his sexuality.
Panic Room
$12.99
Meg and her daughter Sarah become trapped in the panic room of their new apartment, when a group of burglars break in. Can they make it through the night?
The Hunger Games
$4.99
Katniss Everdeen is forced to fight to the death in a battle being broadcast on live television. The winner of this horrible game will have all the riches they could dream of, in a dystopian society where extreme poverty is the norm.
Girl, Interrupted
$12.99
Taking place in an all-female mental institution, Girl, Interrupted is a dark drama you’ll love. With a 1990s all-star cast (Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, Brittany Murphy) and a twisted – but somehow uplifting – plot, this movie is a must.
The Happening
$14.99
A strange airborne virus is sweeping the globe, causing it’s victims to suddenly kill themselves in strange and unusual ways. One group of travelers attempts to escape with their lives.
Crazy, Stupid, Love
$3.99
With an A-list cast like Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, and Emma Stone, this romcom is a guaranteed winner. Cal enlists the help of womanizer Jacob to help him move on after separating from his high-school sweetheart. The surprise ending will leave you in tears (of laughter).
Something Borrowed
$9.99
When her best friend gets engaged to her college crush, Rachel tries to ignore her feelings. But one drunken hookup leads to an affair that could ruin their friendship forever.
National Treasure
$17.99
I learned more about US history from this movie than I did from all four years of high school. Ben Gates follows ancient clues in search of an ancient treasure left behind by the Knights Templar.
Catch Me If You Can
$13.99
Based on a true story, Catch Me If You Can follows famous bank robber Frank Abagnale. The 17-year-old lives a lavish lifestyle made possible by clever deception and fraudulent checks.
Ex Machina
$4.99
When Caleb wins a week-long trip on the CEO’s estate, he has no idea what to expect. He soon finds himself at the center of a top-secret plan to create a machine with human-like intelligence. He is intrigued by the beautiful robot and soon starts plotting to break her from her prison.
Juno
$12.99
Ellen Page plays a quirky teen who gets pregnant her first time having sex. Her search for an adoptive family doesn’t turn out like she plans, but still has a happy ending.
Donnie Darko
$2.99
This twisted film follows a Donnie Darko, a teen boy who begins sleepwalking and getting visits from a demonic bunny.
The Shining
$7.99
Living in a haunted inn for the winter, the Torrance family experiences strange occurrences and ghostly encounters. Soon, the father comes under the control of an evil force.
The Incredibles
$2.99
A retired family of superheroes returns to action, when a big-haired villain threatens their city.
The Village
$2.99
There is one rule in the village: don’t go into the forest, where deadly creatures dwell.
The Skeleton Key
$6.99
Caroline moves in to take care of an elderly man, following a debilitating stroke. She quickly finds out that the house is full of black magic.
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