Do you have that movie you can watch on repeat and never get sick of? The one where you stop everything you’re doing to watch if it’s airing on TV? Well, someone on reddit asked others what movie they’ll watch any chance they get – and people had answers. From light-hearted comedy to serious, gripping dramas, there was an answer for just about every genre or movie type. Here are some of the top replies!
1.The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
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“There are a lot of movies that I’ll watch whenever they pop up, but this one is my first thought.
It’s just so good!”
“This was on all the time on some cable channel when I was a bored teen and channel surfing, and I’d start to watch it and end up watching the whole damn thing. Every. Single. Time.”
—onestarv2
2.Back to the Future Trilogy (1985-1990)
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“One of the most clever movies, and surprisingly, the entire trilogy holds up pretty well.”
“As far as trilogies go, I’d say it’s the best trilogy.
… sorry Star Wars and LotR fans.”
—draggar
“A trilogy where all three films slap? That’s rarer than a functional democracy. Cherish it.”
—OkGate2508
3.The Princess Bride (1987)
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“Even though it’s meant as a kids or family movie I’m genuinely impressed at how well made and interesting the movie is. The characters are all interesting and the dialogue is so well done with some very memorable lines, it’s crazy how well this movie holds up in modern times. It’s aged incredibly well.”
“Best, most complete movie ever! It’s a fantasy, romance, action, comedy, and so much more.”
“I can’t not watch this movie.
Even if I’m busy, I seem to subconsciously come up with reasons to go into that room and stand there watching.”
—Flossthief
4.The Thing (1982)
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“Every time there’s a big blizzard I rewatch this and sometimes the 1950s version by Howard Hawkes.”
—jessek
“The paranoia? Immaculate. The practical effects? Still undefeated. That blood test scene lives in my head rent-free forever. The Thing is the kinda movie where even if you’ve seen it 10 times, you still feel tense like it’s your first watch.”
5.Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)
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“Every time I catch T2 on, I somehow forget I’ve seen it like 20 times already. The highway chase with the semi still goes so hard. Honestly feels like modern action movies are still trying to catch up to that level.”
“I couldn’t even estimate the number of times I’ve seen that movie. I feel like there was a time that it was on every day on HBO, and I must have seen it hundreds of times when I was a kid.”
“One of those movies that you can see playing while scrolling, and you stop and just watch the whole thing. Every time.”
—PC509
6.My Cousin Vinny (1992)
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“I watched my cousin Vinny yesterday man it holds up. I love that movie.”
—LuckyBuddha7
“Showed it to my partner for the first time yesterday and they were fully invested and loved it!! I felt so happy that my favorite feel-good was one they liked :)”
7.Tombstone (1993)
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“Every time it’s on TV I will sit and watch it. I don’t like movies much, and certainly not movies longer than 90 minutes, but for some reason that one has had its hooks in me since I was a kid.”
“Every single time I stumble on to a scene online I just sit there and completely tune out reality. Its funny how I’ll catch myself doing it every time, such an enthralling film.”
8.Goodfellas (1990)
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“Saw this in the cinema with Dad in 1990. My all time favourite movie.
So yes. Watchable and rewatchable.
‘As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster.'”
—mrbenjrocks
“It doesn’t matter what part of the movie it’s at; if I see this on TV, I’m watching the rest of it.”
“Every time I finish watching Goodfellas, I immediately want to watch it again.
I don’t like movies. I especially don’t like mafia movies. In fact, no aspect of my personality aligns with Goodfellas being my favorite movie, but it is. I love it so much.”
9.Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
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“Probably in the top five most rewatchable movies of the last 20 years for me.”
—Gryll79
“I’ve probably seen that movie 30x.”
10.A Knight’s Tale (2001)
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“It really shouldn’t be as good as it is. There’s something about a movie that’s just charming am the way through.”
“I absolutely adore this movie. Just fun, and Paul Brittany is brilliant as Chausser.”
—Darth_Jinn
“That was the first DVD my family had. Watched it three times that night.”
—khajiit_oni
“I love this movie too and watch it whenever it’s on. The chemistry and hilarity of the ensemble cast was peak comedy!”
—HorseBarkRB
11.Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
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“Can’t believe this hasn’t been mentioned at least a dozen times. I could watch my Indy (never Temple of Doom 🤢) any day, any time.”
“Raiders is the perfect action movie in my book. Not a single misstep by the filmmakers… thrilling from start to finish. Last Crusade is great, too, though I saw Raiders first and have a sentimental attachment to it.”
—custerdome81
12.The Mummy (1999)
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“Every time this movie comes on, my entire family will stop what they’re doing to come watch it.”
13.Hot Fuzz (2007)
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“The first time I saw this, I couldn’t BREATHE. I was laughing so hard. My best friend and his partner at the time were equally incapacitated, and oh my god does it hold a truly special place in my heart…”
—BrEnigma
“This is a comfort movie. It never gets old, and I laugh every time.”
“Hot Fuzz has got to be one of the most rewatchable movies ever made.”
14.The Fifth Element (1997)
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“I loved it when it came out and still love it. Seen it so many times. My partner finally agreed to watch it and she actually loved it. I knew she was a keeper lol.”
—TheLordYuppa
“One of my fave movies of all time. I watch it every time it comes on. Even more emotional now that Bruce Willis is suffering from dementia and will never make another movie. He was magnificent.”
“It was just on TV this week, which means I stopped and immediately watched the entire thing like every other time I stumble upon it airing.”
—kimoshi
What movie from this list was your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!