THE CLASSICS SHELF
Our top picks by genre. A reason to watch, the time you’ll need, and where to check availability.
5 distinct films · Our editorial picks. Films can appear in more than one genre.
▶ Watch trailerThese stories refuse to stand in line.
Crime · Drama · Comedy · 2h 34m · R
Choose this for a darkly comic crime night when everyone is happy to follow a nonlinear story.
John Travolta · Samuel L. Jackson · Uma Thurman
US record checked Sep 7, 2026
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▶ Watch trailerA new toy. An old grudge.
Family · Comedy · Adventure · Fantasy · Animation · 1h 21m · G
An 81-minute option when you want an animated adventure about friendship without a long running time.
Tom Hanks · Tim Allen
US record checked Sep 7, 2026
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▶ Watch trailerFeelings were not in the arrangement.
Comedy · Romance · 1h 37m · PG-13
For a teen romantic-comedy night with clashing personalities, school politics and a matchmaking scheme.
Heath Ledger · Julia Stiles · Joseph Gordon-Levitt
US record checked Sep 7, 2026
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▶ Watch trailerSame day. Different chances.
Romance · Comedy · 1h 36m · PG
A comedy choice for a group that likes a simple “what if?” premise with room for a character to change.
Bill Murray · Andie MacDowell
US record checked Sep 7, 2026
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▶ Watch trailerEverybody needs advice. Especially the adviser.
Comedy · Romance · 1h 37m · PG-13
For a bright teen-comedy night about matchmaking, social confidence and getting things wrong.
Alicia Silverstone · Stacey Dash · Brittany Murphy
US record checked Sep 7, 2026
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