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Some people think rewatching movies is a waste of time. Indeed it is – if you’re talking about mediocre horror movies or unfunny comedies. But there are films that get better with time, and that’s what we want to talk about today!
Disney classics and gangster sagas, Japanese fairy tales and cynical dark comedies… Here is our list of the 33 best movies to watch again and still have a great time!
Year: 1991
Director: Jonathan Demme
Stars: Jodie Foster, Anthony Hopkins, Lawrence A. Bonney
Usually it’s not that interesting to rewatch a detective story, as we know how the story will end. Not when it comes to The Silence of the Lambs, though – we’re convinced it’s possible to watch this movie again and again without ever getting tired of it. Thanks to the brilliant performances of Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster, the great story written by Thomas Harris gets even richer – it’s one of the most intense and intimate thrillers in the history of cinema.
Years: 2001-2011
Directors: Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell, David Yates,
Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson
Sadly, none of us received a Hogwarts acceptance letter. Our consolation is that we still can visit the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry anytime we want, and there’s eight brilliant movies to help us out! Mischief managed!
Years: 2003-2004
Director: Quentin Tarantino
Stars: Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Daryl Hannah
Or any other movie by Quentin Tarantino. Without overstating it, every one of his works is a true masterpiece. But we opted for the one that features the beautiful Uma Thurman and is inspired by a unique combination of old samurai movies and cheesy 80s action films. What a wonderful mix!
Year: 1990
Director: Garry Marshall
Stars: Richard Gere, Julia Roberts,
What would Cinderella’s story look like at the end of the 20th century? Rewatch Pretty Woman and find out! While both Richard Gere and Julia Roberts have made better movies, this is the one that comes to mind when we hear each of their names. Dumb jokes, a cute but basic storyline and a catchy old song turned out to be the perfect ingredients for the cult romantic comedy of the 90s.
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Year: 1988
Director: John McTiernan
Stars: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia
As Chandler Bing once said about what some have called the greatest holiday action movie of all time, “Die Hard, still great”. Frankly, we have nothing to add, it is a great movie to watch again and again.
Year: 1990
Director: Martin Scorsese
Stars: Nicholas Pileggi, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci
We can’t find enough words to praise this gangster drama classic from Martin Scorsese. It’s stylish, thrilling, sometimes terrifying, and has everything a movie of this genre should have. Some people rate it the best of Scorsese’s works. Well, we wouldn’t dare to choose just one of his movies, but we do agree that Goodfellas is a must-watch (and rewatch) for absolutely everyone.
Years: 1972-1990
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Stars: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton
Equally (if not more) significant among gangster films is The Godfather trilogy. The legendary series from Francis Ford Coppola is the gold standard for crime dramas good to rewatch once in a while – at least for instructional purposes.
Year: 1993
Director: Harold Ramis
Stars: Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott
Groundhog Day is probably the most famous time loop movie ever. Featuring Bill Murray and exploring the familiar paradox, the movie always makes us laugh at our own “groundhog days”. And that’s something we sometimes really need!
Year: 1987
Director: Emile Ardolino
Stars: Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach
The passing of time has shown that this sweet and innocent romantic drama with an intriguing title has been quite an influential film. To start with, it has impacted many modern dance movies. It received the Academy Award for Best Original Song (for a good reason) and was named one of the best movies of all time more than once. So yeah, any time you feel like listening to the greatest hits of the 80s, turn on Dirty Dancing and start moving with Baby!
Years: 2001-2003
Director: Peter Jackson
Stars: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen
The greatest fantasy saga of all time needs no introductions. There’s no wrong time to dive into the magical world of J. R. R. Tolkein as imagined by Peter Jackson and forget about everything else. Even though we know half of the lines by heart, it’s always exciting to see how The Fellowship of the Ring deals with Sauron! Undoubtedly, these are some of the most rewatchable movies of all time.
And yes, we also think the real hero of Middle Earth is Sam. Frodo wouldn’t have got far without him.
Year: 1980
Director: Stanley Kubrick
Stars: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd
Stephen King’s novels have been the basis of dozens of great movies. The best is surely the sinister and fascinating adaptation of The Shining by Stanley Kubrick. The story of a family locked in an out-of-the-way hotel still gives us chills, even now that 40 years have passed since its release. Seriously, no matter how many times you rewatch it, those creepy twin girls are still creepy!
Year: 2015
Director: Paolo Sorrentino
Stars: Michael Caine, Harvey Keitel, Rachel Weisz
An incredibly deep meditative film about life, love, and death by Paolo Sorrentino. Everything about it is just perfect. Incredibly talented actors deliver their best work, the story is beautiful, and every scene recalls a painting by an old master or refers to another great movie. But the best thing about Youth is that every time you watch it, you’ll find more layers and revelations. It’s just never the same twice, and that’s why it’s one of the best movies to rewatch ever.
Year: 1994
Director: Neil Jordan
Stars: Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Antonio Banderas
Of all the vampire movies, Interview with the Vampire is arguably the most atmospheric and classically styled. A long and involved story of a 200-year-old vampire is just the thing to rewatch when you’re in the mood for something gothic, but don’t feel like jumpscares… or just want to witness once more the hottest role Antonio Banderas has ever taken on.
Year: 2003
Director: Sofia Coppola
Stars: Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, Giovanni Ribisi
This sophisticated drama from Sofia Coppola is replete with loneliness, quietude, awkwardness, and melancholy. But somehow it manages to be funny and life-affirming at the same time. There’s no wrong time to rewatch this elegant and intimate movie.
Year: 2014
Director: Wes Anderson
Stars: Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric
If you’ve ever seen any of Wes Anderson’s movies, you’ll immediately recognize the unique style from his other works. The Grand Budapest Hotel is one of his most beautiful movies, and is packed with perfectly symmetrical shots, great costumes, and fine design. But the visuals are not the only aspect that makes this movie great. The twisted plot and hilariously awkward jokes are just as important a part of the whole.
Year: 2006
Director: David Frankel
Stars: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Adrian Greiner
A smart, funny comedy-drama about the mercilessness of the fashion magazine world and the challenges faces by anyone who dares to touch it. The amazing performance by Meryl Streep would be enough by itself to make The Devil Wears Prada one of the best movies to rewatch. But, luckily, it has many additional plus points!
Year: 2010
Directors: Nathan Greno, Byron Howard
Stars: Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, Donna Murphy
Tangled has everything we love about Disney animated movies: delightful story, catchy songs, breathtaking animation, and funny jokes in a new interpretation of old tales. In addition to all that, you’ll also find strong female characters (yes, more than one!) and a couple of pretty cool fight scenes. Just like any other Disney classics, Tangled never gets old.
Year: 1999
Director: Gil Junger
Stars: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt
High school romcoms aren’t usually something you want to watch over and over. But that doesn’t apply to 10 Things I Hate About You, a surprisingly smart comedy from the 90s. A fun modernized retelling of a classic Shakespearean tale, great monologues, a handsome young Heath Ledger and one of the best teenage love declarations in cinematic history… Do you need any more reasons to watch it one more time?
Year: 1997
Director: Gus Van Sant
Stars: Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck
This emotional drama about one of the greatest minds MIT ever produced features insanely talented actors and tells quite a tearjerker of a story. This movie can make everyone believe in themselves and be kind to each other.
Fun fact: It was the first team effort by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.
Year: 2001
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Stars: Daveigh Chase, Suzanne Pleshette, Miyu Irino
All of Miyazaki’s animated movies are almost as great. But, for some reason, Spirited Away is the one to play over and over again. Haunted by hundreds of spirits from Japanese folklore, it’s a dazzling fairy tale for kids and their parents.
Year: 2000
Director: Guy Ritchie
Stars: Jason Statham, Bradd Pitt, Benicio Del Torro
Want to have a good laugh? The best dark comedy from Guy Ritchie is at your service! Vastly entertaining, Snatch is a great example of the movies of early 00s: intriguing, cocky, and incredibly funny.
Year: 2000
Director: Ridley Scott
Stars: Russel Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen
A strong movie about strong men of the Roman Empire, Gladiator is arguably one of the best works by Ridley Scott. The exciting yet heartbreaking story of one gladiator strikes a chord with everyone with the slightest interest in history. Stunning design, a great cast, an amazing plot – we see no reason why you shouldn’t watch it again.
Year: 2004
Director: Nick Cassavetes
Stars: Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, James Garner
We all have those days when the only thing we want is some time alone and a good love story to cry through. Well, The Notebook is probably the best choice for that kind of day. Go ahead, no one will judge you for rewatching it.
Year: 1994
Director: Frank Darabont
Stars: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton
There are not too many prison dramas that can be described as kind, life-asserting, or good-hearted. Happily, we have The Shawshank Redemption, a powerful and emotional movie about human spirit and strength.
Year: 2010
Director: Christopher Nolan
Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page
You think that Inception is a one-off movie? Well, you’re wrong. Even if you remember the whole thing and know what is what (which we doubt), it remains a fascinating piece of entertainment with the best CGI effects for its time.
Year: 2010
Director: Lasse Hallström
Stars: Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
There are movies that make us cry from the very first seconds. That happens because, even if we’re watching them for the first time, we already know what’s going to happen. Hachi: A Dog’s Tale will make you burst in tears no matter whether it is the first time of watching or the tenth. Nonetheless, it’s a well-acted drama that’s worth rewatching many times. If you have enough handkerchiefs, go ahead.
Fun fact: Hachi was played by three Akita dogs named Chico, Layla, and Forrest.
Year: 1963
Director: Federico Fellini
Stars: Marcello Mastroianni, Anouk Aimée, Claudia Cardinale
Rewatching good old Italian classics is never a bad idea. If you want to fill your day with style and beauty, your best choice would be the legendary and stunning black and white movie by Federico Fellini!
Year: 1994
Directors: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff
Stars: Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones
Yes, we all know Simba’s story by heart. Does that mean that we can’t watch it any more? Of course, not. Hakuna Matata!
Year: 2004
Director: Wolfgang Petersen
Stars: Bradd Pitt, Eric Bana, Orlando Bloom
Are you in the mood for a good historical action drama? It’s hard to come up with something better than Troy. Yes, yes, we all know who and how will win in the end, but that doesn’t make the exhilarating spectacle inspired by The Illiad any less interesting, does it?
Year: 2018
Director: Peter Farrelly
Stars: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini
Even though Green Book hasn’t had time to become a classic yet, we’re pretty sure it will. It’s impossible you won’t feel like going again to that fun ride with a brash Italian-American bouncer and a highly cultured black pianist through the Midwest and Deep South again some time soon.
Year: 2009
Director: Marc Webb
Stars: Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Geoffrey Arend
This weirdly honest love story bears no relationship to traditional dramedies. Sometimes romances just don’t go as planned, and 500 Days of Summer is a beautiful reminder that that’s all quite normal and one day things will get back to the way they should be again.
Year: 2011
Directors: Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano
Stars: François Cluzet, Omar Sy, Anne Le Ny
If you want something a gentle, life-affirming movie for this evening, this French bromance story would be just perfect for you. Be prepared and grab a handkerchief just in case, as they say The Intouchables is pretty touching!
Year: 2001
Director: Sharon Maguire
Stars: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant
Is there a better movie to lift your spirits when something’s gone badly wrong in your personal life? We don’t think so! The adventures of a funny thirtysomething British woman and her struggles to find the love of her life will always be the best thing to watch in PJ’s and with a big bowl of ice cream.
