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Now’s the time to stream or rent some of the all-time classics! These are just a few. Check your streaming service for availability.

 

Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Poster by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution

Toy Story (1995)

Andy’s favorite toy, Woody, is worried that after Andy receives his birthday gift, a new toy called Buzz Lightyear, his importance may get reduced. He thus hatches a plan to eliminate Buzz.                                                                                                         Stars: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn                                              Director: John Lasseter

 

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Poster by Miramax Films

Reservoir Dogs (1992)

Six criminals, hired to steal diamonds, do not know each other’s true identity. While attempting the heist, the police ambush them, leading them to believe that one of them is an undercover officer.

Stars: Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth,

Michael Madsen

Director: Quentin Tarantino

 

 

 

 

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Poster by Gramercy Pictures

Fargo (1996)

Jerry Lundegaard has gotten himself into debt. Jerry is so desperate for money that he hires two thugs to kidnap his own wife for using her to extract money from his father-in-law. Things do not go as planned and Jerry finds himself in big trouble.

Stars: William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi

Directors: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

 

 

 

 

 

Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Poster by Columbia Pictures

Groundhog Day (1993)

Cynical TV weatherman Phil finds himself reliving the same day over and over again when he goes on location to report about the annual Groundhog Day. His predicament drives him to distraction until he sees a way of turning the situation to his advantage.

Stars: Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell

Director: Harold Ramis

 

 

 

 

 

Drama, Music, Romance

Poster by Miramax Films

The Piano (1993)

After a long voyage from Scotland, pianist Ada and her daughter are left with all their belongings, including a piano, on a New Zealand beach. Ada has been sold into marriage to Alisdair Stewart, but soon becomes intrigued by his Maori-friendly acquaintance.

Stars: Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel

Director: Jane Campion

 

 

 

 

 

Comedy, Sport

Poster by Warner Bros.

Ladybugs (1992)

Desperate for success, girls’ football coach Chester finds a novel way to bolster his failing team with the help of a secret weapon: He includes his fiancee’s son disguised as a girl.

Stars: Rodney Dangerfield, Jackée Harry, Jonathan Brandi

Director: Sidney J. Furie

 

 

 

 

 

Adventure, Comedy, Family

Poster by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution

Flight of the Navigator (1986)

David awakens from being accidentally knocked out and he finds that eight years have passed. His family is as perplexed as he is by the fact that he hasn’t aged. When a UFO is discovered nearby, David gets the chance to unravel the mystery.

Stars: Joey Cramer, Paul Reubens

Director: Randal Kleiser

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adventure, Comedy, Family

Poster by Warner Bros.

Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985)

Pee-Wee Herman goes on a big adventure when his bike is stolen. He hitches across America, encountering various people and situations in his own special way, but will he find his beloved bike?

Stars: Paul Reubens, Elizabeth Daily,

Mark Holton

Director: Tim Burton

 

 

 

 

Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Poster by 20th Century Fox

Big (1988)

13-year-old Josh Baskin wishes to get bigger in size with the help of a fortune-telling machine. When he wakes up the next morning, he discovers that his wish has been fulfilled.

Stars: Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia

Director: Penny Marshall

 

 

 

 

 

Comedy, Drama, Family

Poster by Buena Vista Pictures

Heavyweights (1995)

Plump kids are lured into joining a posh camp with the promise of quick weight loss and good times, only to find that the facility is a woodland hellhole run by a psycho ex-fitness instructor.

Stars: Tom McGowan, Aaron Schwartz, Ben Stiller

Director: Steven Brill