20 Movies Nearly Everyone Has Seen

20 Movies Nearly Everyone Has Seen

Titanic

Release Date 2017
Rating : 7.9 Production Companies: Paramount, Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Director: Shelley Crawford, James Cameron, Josh McLaglen Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane

Summary: 101-year-old Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story of her life aboard the Titanic, 84 years later. A young Rose boards the ship with her mother and fiancé. Meanwhile, Jack Dawson and Fabrizio De Rossi win third-class tickets aboard the ship. Rose tells the whole story from Titanic's departure through to its death—on its first and last voyage—on April 15, 1912.

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Release Date 2012
Rating : 8.4 Production Companies: Lucasfilm Ltd., Paramount Director: Steven Spielberg, Naceur Ktari, Michael D. Moore Stars: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman

Summary: When Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime.

The Lion King

Release Date 1994
Rating : 8.5 Production Companies: Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation Director: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff, Jennifer Yuan Stars: Matthew Broderick, Moira Kelly, Nathan Lane

Summary: A young lion prince is cast out of his pride by his cruel uncle, who claims he killed his father. While the uncle rules with an iron paw, the prince grows up beyond the Savannah, living by a philosophy: No worries for the rest of your days. But when his past comes to haunt him, the young prince must decide his fate: Will he remain an outcast or face his demons and become what he needs to be?

Cinderella

Release Date 1950
Rating : 7.3 Production Companies: RKO Radio Pictures, Walt Disney Productions Director: Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske Stars: Ilene Woods, Eleanor Audley, Verna Felton

Summary: Cinderella has faith her dreams of a better life will come true. With help from her loyal mice friends and a wave of her Fairy Godmother's wand, Cinderella's rags are magically turned into a glorious gown and off she goes to the Royal Ball. But when the clock strikes midnight, the spell is broken, leaving a single glass slipper... the only key to the ultimate fairy-tale ending!

The Dark Knight

Release Date 2008
Rating : 9 Production Companies: DC Comics, Legendary Pictures Director: Steve Gehrke, Nilo Otero, Christopher Nolan Stars: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Michael Caine

Summary: Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.

Aladdin

Release Date 1992
Rating : 8 Production Companies: Walt Disney Productions, Walt Disney Pictures Director: John Musker, Daniel Hu, Jeff Dickson Stars: Scott Weinger, Robin Williams, Linda Larkin

Summary: Princess Jasmine grows tired of being forced to remain in the palace, so she sneaks out into the marketplace, in disguise, where she meets street urchin Aladdin. The couple falls in love, although Jasmine may only marry a prince. After being thrown in jail, Aladdin becomes embroiled in a plot to find a mysterious lamp, with which the evil Jafar hopes to rule the land.

Beauty and the Beast

Release Date 2012
Rating : 8 Production Companies: Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Feature Animation Director: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise, Rick Moore Stars: Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Richard White

Summary: Follow the adventures of Belle, a bright young woman who finds herself in the castle of a prince who's been turned into a mysterious beast. With the help of the castle's enchanted staff, Belle soon learns the most important lesson of all -- that true beauty comes from within.

Shrek the Third

Release Date 2007
Rating : 6.1 Production Companies: DreamWorks SKG, DreamWorks Animation Director: Chris Miller, Raman Hui, Raman Hui Stars: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz

Summary: The King of Far Far Away has died and Shrek and Fiona are to become King & Queen. However, Shrek wants to return to his cozy swamp and live in peace and quiet, so when he finds out there is another heir to the throne, they set off to bring him back to rule the kingdom.

Bambi

Release Date 1942
Rating : 7.3 Production Companies: Walt Disney Productions Director: David Hand, James Algar, Samuel Armstrong Stars: Donnie Dunagan, Peter Behn, Stan Alexander

Summary: Bambi's tale unfolds from season to season as the young prince of the forest learns about life, love, and friends.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Release Date 1937
Rating : 7.6 Production Companies: RKO Radio Pictures, Inc., Walt Disney Productions Director: David Hand, Kendall O'Connor, John Hubley Stars: Adriana Caselotti, Lucille La Verne, Harry Stockwell

Summary: A beautiful girl, Snow White, takes refuge in the forest in the house of seven dwarfs to hide from her stepmother, the wicked Queen. The Queen is jealous because she wants to be known as "the fairest in the land," and Snow White's beauty surpasses her own.

The Princess Bride

Release Date 1987
Rating : 8 Production Companies: Act III Communications, The Princess Bride Ltd. Director: Ceri Evans, Rob Reiner Stars: Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin

Summary: In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.

Avatar

Release Date 2009
Rating : 7.9 Production Companies: 20th Century Fox, Ingenious Film Partners Director: Ana Maria Quintana, Luca Kouimelis, Sarah Hinch Stars: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver

Summary: In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization.

Forrest Gump

Release Date 2014
Rating : 8.8 Production Companies: Paramount, Wendy Finerman Productions Director: Susan Malerstein, Cherylanne Martin, Bruce Moriarty Stars: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise

Summary: A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.

The Terminator

Release Date 1984
Rating : 8.1 Production Companies: Pacific Western, Hemdale Director: Brenda Weisman, Sharon Kirkpatrick, Betsy Magruder Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, Linda Hamilton

Summary: In the post-apocalyptic future, reigning tyrannical supercomputers teleport a cyborg assassin known as the "Terminator" back to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor, whose unborn son is destined to lead insurgents against 21st century mechanical hegemony. Meanwhile, the human-resistance movement dispatches a lone warrior to safeguard Sarah. Can he stop the virtually indestructible killing machine?

The Wizard of Oz

Release Date 1939
Rating : 8.1 Production Companies: Loew's Incorporated, Loew's Director: Victor Fleming, George Cukor, King Vidor Stars: Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Jack Haley

Summary: Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives. The Wicked Witch of the West is the only thing that could stop them.

Star Wars

Release Date 1997
Rating : 8.6 Production Companies: Lucasfilm Ltd., Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation Director: George Lucas, Anthony Waye, Ann Skinner Stars: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher

Summary: Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice in the Empire.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial

Release Date 1982
Rating : 7.9 Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment Director: Steven Spielberg, Glenn Randall Jr., Daniel Attias Stars: Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Robert MacNaughton

Summary: An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliot who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliot, his brother, and his little sister Gertie form an emotional bond with their new friend, and try to help him find his way home.

Jurassic Park

Release Date 1993
Rating : 8.2 Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment Director: Kenneth Silverstein, Gary Hymes, Michele Panelli-Venetis Stars: Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum

Summary: A wealthy entrepreneur secretly creates a theme park featuring living dinosaurs drawn from prehistoric DNA. Before opening day, he invites a team of experts and his two eager grandchildren to experience the park and help calm anxious investors. However, the park is anything but amusing as the security systems go off-line and the dinosaurs escape.

Toy Story

Release Date 1995
Rating : 8.3 Production Companies: Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar Director: Roman Figun, Desirée Mourad, John Lasseter Stars: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles

Summary: Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.

Jaws

Release Date 2022
Rating : 8.1 Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Zanuck/Brown Productions Director: Steven Spielberg, Barbara Bass, Tom Joyner Stars: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss

Summary: When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled hunter embark on a desperate quest to destroy the beast before it strikes again.