20 Films That Defined My Childhood
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- DirectorGeorge LucasStarsMark HamillHarrison FordCarrie FisherLuke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader.Representing the original trilogy. I remember that before I saw Star Wars for the first time, a friend of mine spoiled the ending, telling me that Darth Vader is Luke's father and that in the end he kills the emperor after having his hand cut off, still this movie is a definitive part of my life and my love of cinema, therefore it must be number one.
- DirectorRob ReinerStarsCary ElwesMandy PatinkinRobin WrightA bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.Probably the most quotable movie of all time, my Mom, sister and I used to watch this one all the time, any time someone came over who had never seen it, we made it our mission to make them watch it, I still remember every scene and every line of this movie, it is a timeless classic which never gets old, I love this film.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsHarrison FordKaren AllenPaul FreemanIn 1936, archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis can obtain its awesome powers.Representing yet again the original trilogy. These movies were so much fun when I was a kid and still are now, I remember having an obsession with archaeology, in part because of these movies, not really a fan of the second one, but Raiders and Last Crusade are instant classics in my book.
- DirectorJim HensonStarsDavid BowieJennifer ConnellyToby FroudSixteen-year-old Sarah must solve a labyrinth to rescue her baby brother when he is taken by the Goblin King.When I first saw this movie, I fell in love with it, it is such a unique experience and I have always had a nostalgic love for this movie, I used to quote it a lot and I liked the songs quite a bit too.
- DirectorRon HowardStarsVal KilmerJoanne WhalleyWarwick DavisA young farmer is chosen to undertake a perilous journey in order to protect a special baby from an evil queen.I was obsessed with fantasy movies when I was a kid and Willow was by far one of the best, such a great movie, slightly underrated in my opinion, it deserves to be more well known.
- DirectorRoger AllersRob MinkoffStarsMatthew BroderickJeremy IronsJames Earl JonesLion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.The Lion King was the first Disney movie I actually remember watching in theaters and it has always stuck with me, this movie is one of my most beloved memories because I saw it with my Mom when I was a kid and it was so much fun, I remember we had the soundtrack on cassette and I would sing along to all the songs.
- DirectorJohn LasseterStarsTom HanksTim AllenDon RicklesA cowboy doll is profoundly threatened and jealous when a new spaceman action figure supplants him as top toy in a boy's bedroom.Toy Story was groundbreaking when it came out and I loved it, I remember I even went as Buzz Lightyear for Halloween that year, and my best friend just happened to go as Woody, completely unplanned, that was awesome, this movie, much like The Lion King holds a special place in my heart because I watched it with my Mom and sister.
- DirectorRon ClementsJohn MuskerStarsScott WeingerRobin WilliamsLinda LarkinA kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.I remember loving this movie from a young age, I used to sing along to all the songs with my sister and stepsisters, we had so much fun with this movie, I loved Genie.
- DirectorGary TrousdaleKirk WiseStarsPaige O'HaraRobby BensonJesse CortiA prince cursed to spend his days as a hideous monster sets out to regain his humanity by earning a young woman's love.Much like Aladdin, same deal pretty much, I really liked this movie.
- DirectorJames FrawleyStarsJim HensonFrank OzJerry NelsonKermit and his newfound friends trek across America to find success in Hollywood, but a frog legs merchant is after Kermit.This was my first exposure to The Muppets outside of Sesame Street, such a great movie, I love The Muppets, they never get old for me.
- DirectorRobert ZemeckisStarsMichael J. FoxChristopher LloydLea ThompsonMarty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Doc Brown.I liked Back to the Future a lot, this was one they used to show all the time on TNT, I think that's where I first saw it, I never saw the sequels until years later, in high school.
- DirectorDavid Mickey EvansStarsTom GuiryMike VitarArt LaFleurIn the summer of 1962, a new kid in town is taken under the wing of a young baseball prodigy and his rowdy team, resulting in many adventures.I remember really liking this movie, I always hated sports as a kid but I really liked this movie.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsHenry ThomasDrew BarrymorePeter CoyoteA troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet.This movie is just so magical, it's really hard not to like it, I defy anyone to truly say they hate this movie.
- DirectorWolfgang PetersenStarsNoah HathawayBarret OliverTami StronachA troubled boy dives into a wondrous fantasy world through the pages of a mysterious book.This move was yet another in a long line of 80's fantasy movies I watched growing up, the wolf used to give me nightmares.
- DirectorRichard DonnerStarsSean AstinJosh BrolinJeff CohenA group of young misfits called The Goonies discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find a legendary pirate's long-lost treasure.Another great 80's movie that I got to see as a kid, really great film.
- DirectorSteven SpielbergStarsSam NeillLaura DernJeff GoldblumA pragmatic paleontologist touring an almost complete theme park on an island in Central America is tasked with protecting a couple of kids after a power failure causes the park's cloned dinosaurs to run loose.My first PG-13 movie, I love Jurassic Park and it was so intense and cool, led to an obsession with dinosaurs and a desire to be a paleontologist when I grew up.
- DirectorGarry MarshallStarsGoldie HawnKurt RussellEdward HerrmannA cruel but beautiful heiress mocks and cheats a hired carpenter. When she gets amnesia after an accident, he decides to introduce her to regular life by convincing her that they're husband and wife.This is one that I don't think as many people will be familiar with but it's a nostalgia trip for my family, we used to watch this a lot and still break it out now and then, so funny, if you haven't seen it, definitely check it out.
- DirectorBrad BirdStarsEli MarienthalHarry Connick Jr.Jennifer AnistonA young boy befriends a giant robot from outer space that a paranoid government agent wants to destroy.This is a great movie, probably one of the best animated films ever made, I love this movie so much, even though it made me cry.
- DirectorJames CameronStarsArnold SchwarzeneggerLinda HamiltonEdward FurlongA cyborg, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her ten year old son John from an even more advanced and powerful cyborg.This was my first R-rated movie, I don't really recall how I felt about it at the time but now this is one of my all-time favorite movies.
- DirectorPeter YatesStarsKen MarshallLysette AnthonyFreddie JonesA prince and a fellowship of companions set out to rescue his bride from a fortress of alien invaders who have arrived on their home planet, Krull.This is a slightly more obscure 80's fantasy movie that my Mom just happened to introduce me too, I really like this one it's a lot of fun.