THE CLASSICS SHELF
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▶ Watch trailerSword fights. Soulmates. Excellent company.
Family · Adventure · Comedy · Romance · Fantasy · 1h 38m · PG
A useful compromise when the group wants adventure, comedy and romance in the same film.
Cary Elwes · Robin Wright · Mandy Patinkin
US record checked Sep 7, 2026
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▶ Watch trailerGreat friends. Terrible timing.
Romance · Comedy · 1h 35m · R
For a date night built around conversation, comic disagreements and the question of timing.
Billy Crystal · Meg Ryan · Carrie Fisher
US record checked Sep 7, 2026
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