Forrest Gump is a comedy-drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Eric Roth that was released in 1994. It is based on Winston Groom's 1986 novel of the same name. The plot follows Forrest Gump (Hanks), a slow-witted and kindhearted guy from Alabama who witnesses and unintentionally causes numerous pivotal historical events in the United States during the twentieth century.

In the United States, Forrest Gump was released on July 6, 1994, and gained lots of favorable reviews for Zemeckis' direction, performances (especially those of Hanks and Sinise), visual effects, soundtrack, and screenplay. The film was a huge box office success, becoming the highest-grossing film in America that year and earning over US$678.2 million globally throughout its theatrical run, making it the second-highest-grossing film of 1994, after The Lion King.

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Running time: 142 minutes

Actors: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson, Sally Field
Released: 1994
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis

Harry Potter is a film series based on J. K. Rowling's namesake novels. Beginning with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) and ending with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, the series is released by Warner Bros. and comprises eight fantasy films (2011).

The major plot followed Harry's journey to defeat his arch-enemy, Lord Voldemort. The seventh and final chapter of the book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, was turned into two feature-length films. Part 1 came out in November 2010, and Part 2 came out in July 2011. Deathly Hallows – Part 1, Philosopher's Stone, and Deathly Hallows – Part 2 are among the top 50 grossing films of all time, with Philosopher's Stone and Deathly Hallows – Part 2 making over $1 billion. With $7.7 billion in worldwide earnings before inflation, it is the third highest-grossing film series.

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Running time: 1,179 minutes

Actors: Danielle Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson
Released: 2001 - 2011
Directed by: Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell, David Yates

The Lion King is a 1994 animated musical drama film released by Walt Disney Pictures and produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation. It is the 32nd Disney animated feature film and the fifth animated picture made during the Disney Renaissance period. Simba (Swahili meaning lion) is a young lion who is to follow his father, Mufasa, as King of the Pride Lands; however, after Simba's paternal uncle Scar murders Mufasa to claim the throne, Simba escapes his kingdom to learn about the true meaning of duty and bravery.

It concluded its theatrical run as the highest-grossing film of 1994 and the second-highest-grossing film of all time, after Jurassic Park, with a worldwide gross of $763 million (1993). The film remained the second-highest-grossing film until Independence Day (1996), which took the top place barely two years later. It also held the record for the highest-grossing animated film until Finding Nemo surpassed it (2003).

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Running time: 88 minutes

Actors: Sally Dworsky
Released: 1994
Directed by: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff

John Hughes wrote, co-produced, and directed Ferris Bueller's Day Off, a 1986 American adolescent comedy film starring Matthew Broderick, Mia Sara, and Alan Ruck, and co-produced by Tom Jacobson. It follows a high school slacker who skips school for a day in Chicago and frequently breaks the fourth wall to explain his techniques and inner thoughts. The film was Hughes' love letter to Chicago, featuring several Chicago icons such as the Sears Tower, Wrigley Field, and the Art Institute of Chicago: "I really wanted to capture as much of Chicago as I could. Not just in the architecture and landscape, but the spirit."

The film, which was released on June 11, 1986, by Paramount Pictures, became the tenth highest-grossing picture in the United States in 1986, collecting $70 million on a $5 million budget. Critics and fans both enjoyed Broderick's performance, as well as the comedy and tone of the film. The Library of Congress chose the film for preservation in the United States National Film Registry in 2014, deeming it "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."

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Running time: 103 minutes

Actors: Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jennifer Grey, Jeffrey Jones
Released: 1986
Directed by: John Hughes

Finding Nemo is a computer-animated adventure film released by Walt Disney Pictures in 2003. It was developed by Pixar Animation Studios. It follows the story of Marlin, an overprotective clownfish, and Dory, a regal blue tang, as they seek their missing kid Nemo. Marlin learns to take chances along the road and accepts Nemo's ability to look after himself.

Finding Nemo received the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature on May 30, 2003, making it the first Pixar film to do it. Critics complimented the film's spectacular visual aspects, clever narrative, and snappy, distinctive characters, which were amusing to both young moviegoers and their parents. Three other categories were nominated for the film, including Best Original Screenplay. It was also the highest-grossing animated film at the time of its release, and the second-highest-grossing film of 2003, grossing $871 million worldwide by the conclusion of its first theatrical run.

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Running time: 100 minutes

Actors: Ellen DeGeneres, Willem Dafoe, Eric Bana, Allison Janney, Albert Brooks
Released: 2003
Directed by: Andrew Stanton

Frank Darabont wrote and directed The Shawshank Redemption, a 1994 American drama film based on Stephen King's 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. Despite his claims of innocence, banker Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) is condemned to live in Shawshank State Penitentiary for the deaths of his wife and her boyfriend. He befriends a fellow prisoner, contraband smuggler Ellis "Red" Redding (Morgan Freeman), and becomes involved in a money-laundering operation led by prison warden Samuel Norton over the next two decades (Bob Gunton).

While The Shawshank Redemption garnered positive reviews upon its original release, notably for its plot and performances by Robbins and Freeman, the film was a box office flop, grossing only $16 million during its first run. However, it went on to win several award nominations, including seven Academy Award nods, as well as a theatrical re-release that brought the film's box-office total to $73.3 million when combined with international earnings.

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Running time: 142 minutes

Actors: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown
Released: 1994
Directed by: Frank Darabont

Rob Reiner directed and co-produced The Princess Bride, a 1987 American fantasy romance film. It tells the story of a farmhand named Westley, joined by pals encountered along the journey, who must rescue his true love Princess Buttercup from the evil Prince Humperdinck, as adapted by William Goldman from his 1973 novel The Princess Bride. The story is told as a book by a grandpa (Peter Falk) to his ailing grandson, preserving the novel's metafictional storytelling approach (Fred Savage).

After first enjoying relatively modest box office success, it has now become a cult classic and is often regarded as one of the greatest films of 1987. The film is ranked 50th on Bravo's "100 Funniest Movies," 88th on The American Cinematic Institute's (AFI) "AFI's 100 Years...100 Passions" list of the 100 best film love tales, and 46th on Channel 4's "50 Greatest Comedy Films" list. The film was considered "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" and was entered into the National Film Registry in 2016. In addition, the film received the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation in 1988.

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Running time: 98 minutes

Actors: Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest
Released: 1987
Directed by: Rob Reiner

The Breakfast Club is a 1985 American teen coming-of-age comedy-drama film written, produced, and directed by John Hughes. On a Saturday, Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, and Ally Sheedy play teenagers from various high school cliques who are sent to detention with their dictatorial assistant principal (Paul Gleason).

The film debuted in Los Angeles on February 7, 1985. Universal Pictures released it in cinemas across the United States on February 15, 1985. It received great acclaim and grossed $51.5 million on a $1 million budget. Critics consider it to be one of Hughes' most memorable and well-known pieces. The press called the five major characters in the film the "Brat Pack." The film was chosen for preservation in the United States National Film Registry in 2016 because it was "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant," according to the Library of Congress.

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Running time: 97 minutes

Actors: Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Paul Gleason, Anthony Michael Hall
Released: 1985
Directed by: John Hughes

The Lord of the Rings is a series of epic fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson and based on J. R. R. Tolkien's novel. The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Two Towers (2002), and The Return of the King (2003) are the titles of the three films (2003). The films are set in the fictitious Middle-earth and follow the story of a meek hobbit of The Shire and eight companions setting out on a journey to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring and the dark lord Sauron.

The Lord of the Rings is largely recognized as one of the most important and influential film series of all time. It was a huge commercial success, with $2.991 billion in worldwide earnings, making it one of the highest-grossing film franchises of all time. Each film received critical acclaim for its groundbreaking special effects, acting, scene design, musical soundtrack, and emotional depth, and the series was highly rewarded, with the series receiving 17 of its 30 Academy Award nominations.

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Running time: Total (3 films):558 minutes (theatrical), 686 minutes (extended)

Actors: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellan, Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom
Released: 2001 - 2003
Directed by: Peter Jackson

The Goonies is a 1985 American adventure comedy film co-produced and directed by Richard Donner, based on a plot by executive producer Steven Spielberg and based on a screenplay by Chris Columbus. In the film, youths from Astoria, Oregon's "Goon Docks" area try to save their houses from foreclosure by uncovering an old treasure map that leads them on a quest to recover the long-lost money of One-Eyed Willy, a famous 17th-century pirate. They are pursued by a family of criminals who want the riches for themselves during the expedition.

On a $19 million budget, the film grossed $125 million worldwide and has since become a cult classic. The Library of Congress chose the film for preservation in the United States National Film Registry in 2017 because it was "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."

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Running time: 114 minutes

Actors: Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman, Kerri Green
Released: 1985
Directed by: Richard Donner