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- 1Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv TylerIn The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, a young hobbit, Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood), is entrusted with an ancient ring. This ring, darkly powerful and coveted by the malevolent Dark Lord Sauron, must be destroyed to save Middle-earth. Guided by the wise wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen) and joined by a diverse group of companions, Frodo embarks on a perilous journey towards Mount Doom, the only place where the ring can be unmade. This epic fantasy film won four Academy Awards and launched one of cinema's most celebrated trilogies.
- #51 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #22 of 675 onThe Best Movies Roger Ebert Gave Four Stars
- #1 of 113 onThe Best Movies Of 2001
2Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv TylerVenturing deeper into the world of Middle-earth, the second installment of the award-winning epic fantasy series delves into the escalating battle between good and evil. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers presents viewers with an enthralling narrative, as it follows the journey of separated fellowship members, each facing their own challenges. Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), Legolas (Orlando Bloom), and Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) forge alliances to defend the besieged Rohan, while Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) encounter the treacherous Gollum (Andy Serkis) in their quest to destroy the One Ring. With unforgettable performances and breathtaking visuals, this cinematic masterpiece continues to enchant audiences worldwide.- #70 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #6 of 164 onThe Best Movie Sequels Ever Made
- #35 of 675 onThe Best Movies Roger Ebert Gave Four Stars
- 3Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff CohenIn the heart of Astoria, Oregon, a band of misfit kids known as The Goonies embark on a wild adventure after finding an old pirate map in Mikey's (Sean Astin) attic. Together with his brother Brand (Josh Brolin), and friends Chunk (Jeff Cohen), Mouth (Corey Feldman), Data (Ke Huy Quan), Andy (Kerri Green) and Stef (Martha Plimpton), they set out to unearth the long-lost fortune of infamous pirate One-Eyed Willy. Chased by the nefarious Fratelli family, their journey is packed with booby traps, puzzles and swashbuckling danger. Directed by Richard Donner and produced by Steven Spielberg, The Goonies is a timeless adventure-comedy that celebrates friendship and courage.More The Goonies
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- #7 of 399 onThe Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
4Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv TylerIn The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) and Samwise Gamgee (Sean Astin) press on towards Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring. Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), rightful heir to the throne, marshals the forces of good for an epic battle against Sauron's evil army at Minas Tirith. This third installment in the fantasy trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson, won a record-breaking 11 Academy Awards including Best Picture. It's a tale of bravery, friendship, and the enduring struggle between good and evil.
5Sean Astin, Ned Beatty, Charles S. DuttonRudy is an inspiring sports drama that centers around the life of Rudy Ruettiger (Sean Astin), a young man from a blue-collar family who dreams of playing football at the University of Notre Dame. Despite his small size and lack of athletic prowess, Rudy's relentless determination leads him to overcome numerous obstacles. Charles S. Dutton plays Fortune, a custodian at Notre Dame who becomes Rudy's mentor, while Jon Favreau stars as D-Bob, Rudy's humorous and supportive friend. The film, directed by David Anspaugh, was nominated for multiple awards and is recognized as one of the top football movies of all time.More Rudy- Dig Deeper...Things About The Real Rudy That The 'Rudy' Movie Purposely Misrepresents
- #9 of 207 onThe Best Sports Movies Ever Made
- #577 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
6Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, Keith CooganColombian terrorist Luis Cali (Andrew Divoff) takes an American prep school hostage as a means of gaining his drug lord father's freedom. Privileged yet rebellious students Joey (Wil Wheaton), Billy (Sean Astin), Snuffy (Keith Coogan) and Hank (T.E. Russell) find that they are better equipped to deal with the threat than the mostly ineffectual government agencies sent to rescue them. With resourceful Billy as their leader, the students struggle to defeat the terrorists and save the school.More Toy Soldiers- #30 of 86 onThe Best Movies Of 1991, Ranked
- #36 of 40 onThe Best Movies Where Unlikely Heroes Prevail
- #15 of 157 onThe Best TriStar Pictures Movies List
7Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Rob SchneiderIn the romantic comedy 50 First Dates, marine veterinarian Henry Roth (Adam Sandler) lives an uncommitted life in Hawaii until he meets Lucy Whitmore (Drew Barrymore). Tragically, Lucy suffers from short-term memory loss, unable to remember anything from the day before. Undeterred, Henry, smitten and determined, has to win her heart anew each day. Directed by Peter Segal with a supporting cast including Rob Schneider and Sean Astin, this film is a humorous yet touching exploration of love's persistence against adversity. Despite its comedic tones, it subtly sheds light on the challenges of living with a cognitive disorder.More 50 First Dates- Dig Deeper...50 First Dates Isn't Romantic - It's About A Guy Who Takes Advantage Of A Disabled Woman
- #113 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #4 of 136 onThe 100+ Best Movies For Date Night
8Sean Astin, Brendan Fraser, Pauly ShoreIn the comedic romp Encino Man, high school misfits Dave (Sean Astin) and Stoney (Pauly Shore) stumble upon a frozen caveman, Link (Brendan Fraser), in their backyard. The duo thaws him out, transforming this ancient relic into an overnight sensation. As they try to pass off Link as a regular student, hilarity ensues. Despite the comedic facade, 'Encino Man' subtly explores themes of friendship and acceptance. This film, directed by Les Mayfield, is a quintessential '90s teen comedy that intertwines prehistoric absurdity with modern high school life.More Encino Man- #229 of 704 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
- #55 of 168 onThe Best '90s Comedy Movies, Ranked
- #302 of 633 onThe 600+ Funniest Movies Of All Time
9Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, Tate DonovanAt a U.S. Army Air Force base in England, the crew members of B-17 bomber Memphis Belle prepare for their 25th and final sortie into enemy German territory. Bomber Capt. Dennis Dearborn (Matthew Modine) knows the mission is a dangerous one, but he's under pressure from Army public relations man Lt. Col. Bruce Derringer (John Lithgow) to earn a decisive victory for the Allies. Now, the Memphis Belle prepares to take flight as apprehension and dissention grow among Dearborn's crew.More Memphis Belle- #39 of 262 onThe 200+ Best War Movies Of All Time
- #61 of 90 onThe Best Movies of 1990
- #1 of 15 onThe Best Movies And TV Shows About Aerial Combat
10Adam Sandler, Kate Beckinsale, Christopher WalkenIn Click, Michael Newman (Adam Sandler) is an overworked architect juggling career demands and family life. He stumbles upon a remote control, handed to him by the eccentric Morty (Christopher Walken). This isn't your everyday device; it controls time. With a click, Michael can fast-forward through unpleasant or tedious moments in life. As he starts to misuse this power, he realizes the cost of his choices. The movie uniquely blends comedy, drama, and fantasy elements, delivering a thought-provoking narrative on life's fleeting moments. Kate Beckinsale plays Donna, Michael's loving wife caught within his temporal manipulations.More Click- #115 of 168 onThe 165 Best Tearjerker Movies of All Time, Ranked
- #56 of 101 onThe Best Movies Of 2006
- #460 of 633 onThe 600+ Funniest Movies Of All Time
11Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVitoAfter 17 years of marriage, Barbara (Kathleen Turner) and Oliver Rose (Michael Douglas) want out. The trouble is, neither one wants to part with their opulent home. So begins a long war between husband and wife, reaching farcical heights that leave much of the house -- not to mention their lives -- in shambles. The couple's children (Sean Astin, Heather Fairfield) watch in horror while lawyer Gavin D'Amato (Danny DeVito) tries his best to stem the bloodshed.More The War of the Roses- #197 of 399 onThe Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
- #567 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #121 of 232 onThe Best '80s Comedy Movies, Ranked
12Sean Astin, Dudley Moore, Kirk CameronLike Father Like Son is a 1987 comedy film starring Kirk Cameron and Dudley Moore. This film has a similar premise to but is not a direct remake of the 1976 classic Disney film Freaky Friday. The film is one of four body swap comedies to appear in the space of a year; the others were the Italian film Da grande, 18 Again! and Vice Versa. The blockbuster Big had a similar premise as well. Shortly thereafter, Dream a Little Dream also had a body swap theme involving teenagers.More Like Father Like Son- #186 of 232 onThe Best '80s Comedy Movies, Ranked
- #82 of 89 onThe Best Movies Of 1987, Ranked
- #11 of 12 on12 Times Grown-Up Actors Played Kids And Teens (And Nailed It)
13Denzel Washington, Meg Ryan, Lou Diamond PhillipsDuring the 1991 Gulf War, Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Serling (Denzel Washington) accidentally caused a friendly fire incident, a mistake that was hushed up by his superiors. Following the war, he is assigned to investigate the case of Army Captain Karen Walden (Meg Ryan), killed in action when her Medevac unit was attempting to rescue the crew of a downed helicopter. But, as Serling interviews the members of Walden's crew, he realizes their stories about the incident don't add up.More Courage Under Fire- #3 of 10 onThe Best Movies About the Gulf War
- #151 of 262 onThe 200+ Best War Movies Of All Time
- #51 of 117 onThe Best Movies Of 1996
14Dermot Mulroney, Lara Flynn Boyle, Balthazar GettyKing (Dermot Mulroney) is a young man, but he's already a veteran of life on the streets of Los Angeles. The de facto leader of a group of runaways, King acts as a mentor to troubled kids such as gay hustler Little J (Balthazar Getty) and junkie Greg (Sean Astin). When Heather (Lara Flynn Boyle), a beautiful girl from Chicago, starts hanging out with King and his crew, it changes the dynamic of the gang. However, it seems as though nothing will alter their dangerous lifestyle.- 15Chris Carpenter, Mira Sorvino, Sean AstinA teenage coding prodigy has 30 days to create the world's greatest video game and save his family's business.
16Boy Meets Girl
Joe Mantegna, Sean Astin, Emily HampshireMike (Sean Astin) is a jaded editor who writes for a romance magazine. Angelina (Emily Hampshire) is a helpless romantic who's traveled to Canada from Italy to marry a man she doesn't love. When Mike's neighbor, an oddball poet (Joe Mantegna), writes a lyric that falls into Angelina's hands, she assumes that it comes from Mike. And so, in typical boy-meets-girl fashion, a simple misunderstanding causes romance to blossom. Now they just have to learn to speak each other's language.
17Warren Beatty, Halle Berry, Don CheadleJay Bulworth (Warren Beatty), a financially ruined senator, is now disillusioned with politics. The forlorn statesman orders a contract killing -- the target himself -- so his family will be able to collect a fortune from his insurance policy. Facing imminent death, a devil-may-care Bulworth speaks his mind in public, forsaking platitudes for honest but controversial observations. But when he falls in love with a hip young woman (Halle Berry), Bulworth urgently rethinks his impending murder.More Bulworth- #18 of 61 onThe Funniest Movies About Politics
- #68 of 98 onThe Best Movies Of 1998, Ranked
- #167 of 168 onThe Best '90s Comedy Movies, Ranked
18Sean Astin, Miranda de Pencier, Christopher PlummerIn the dystopian 2050s, a despotic American government forces all citizens to wear headsets that decrease their brain function, but young Harrison Bergeron (Sean Astin) continues to exhibit signs of intelligence. Just before he is to undergo an enforced lobotomy, agents of the secret intellectual society led by John Klaxon (Christopher Plummer) free Harrison and offer him the opportunity to live a creative life around interesting people, like the beautiful Phillipa (Miranda de Pencier).
19Sean Astin, Arielle Kebbel, Penn Dayton BadgleyForever Strong is a sports film directed by Ryan Little and written by David Pliler and released on September 26, 2008. The film stars Sean Faris, Gary Cole, Neal McDonough, Sean Astin, Penn Badgley and Arielle Kebbel. The film is about a troubled rugby union player who must play against the team his father coaches at the national championships. Forever Strong is based on a compilation of individual true stories.
20Sean Astin, Jodi Benson, Keith CarradineSled dogs and mushers challenge a pilot to a race when it appears that they will lose their mail duties.
21Robert Carlyle, Marisa Tomei, John GoodmanWidower Frank (Robert Carlyle), still overcome with grief at the death of his wife, helps stranger Steve (John Goodman) fulfill his dying wish: to reunite with a former love, Marienne (Mary Steenburgen), now the proprietor of a Pasadena, Calif., dance school. Frank's promise to the man sets into motion his own journey of self-discovery when he attends classes at the school and meets the lovely Meredith (Marisa Tomei), a woman beset by her own troubles.
22Kevin Bacon, Sean Astin, Jonathan WardAn experienced wilderness guide, Vic (Kevin Bacon) leads a group of teenagers from the city on their first big outdoor adventure. One of the boys, the sheltered and defiant Alan (Sean Astin), resents Vic's tough attempts at teaching them life lessons and clashes with him. After tensions have built up between Vic and his young charges, he is injured in an incident and needs their help so that they all can survive the ordeal and make it back to civilization.
23Sean Astin, Vinnie Jones, Ivana MiličevićSlipstream is a 2005 science fiction film, written by Louis Morneau and Phillip Badger and directed by David van Eyssen. The film stars Sean Astin, Vinnie Jones, and Ivana Miličević. It was first shown at the London Sci-Fi and Fantasy Film Festival on February 3, 2005. The film concerns the efforts of a socially inept scientist and a female FBI agent to recover a time-travel device that was stolen by a group of bank robbers commanded by Vinnie Jones. The film was imagined as part science fiction, part action and part buddy comedy.
24Sean Astin, Powers Boothe, Rachael Leigh CookBaseball rules in the small town of Norway, Iowa. Its high-school team is the winner of many state championships, and the coach, Jim Van Scoyoc (Powers Boothe), is National Coach of the Year. When Norway's high school must merge with another, he loses his job. Kent Stock (Sean Astin), who once assisted him, takes over the Norway team for the last season, but the odds are against Kent and the players.
25Tom Hanks, Kim Basinger, Denise RichardsElvis Has Left the Building is a 2004 film directed by Joel Zwick and starring Kim Basinger as a cosmetics saleswoman who accidentally kills a series of Elvis impersonators as they travel to a convention in Las Vegas. John Corbett plays an advertising executive and her love interest. Tom Hanks has a cameo appearance as one of the dead Elvis impersonators. Angie Dickinson plays Basinger's mother, a former mechanic for the real Elvis.
26Jane Krakowski, Sean Astin, Jonathan LipnickiWhen Zachary Beaver Came to Town is a 2003 comedy-drama film starring Jonathan Lipnicki and Cody Linley. It was adapted from a National Book Award-winning children's novel of the same name by Kimberly Willis Holt.
27Mika Boorem, Luoyong Wang, Yi DingWhile visiting China, an American high-school student (Mika Boorem) befriends a teenager (Yi Ding) who has a facial deformity.
28Tim Curry, Christopher Lee, Jeremy IronsTerry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic is a two-part television adaptation of the bestselling novels The Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett. The fantasy film was produced for Sky1 by The Mob, a small British studio, starring David Jason, Sean Astin, Tim Curry and Christopher Lee as the voice of Death. Vadim Jean both adapted the screenplay from Pratchett's original novels, and served as director. Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic was broadcast on Sky One, and in high definition on Sky 1 HD, on Easter Sunday and 24 March 2008. The first part drew audiences of 1.5 million, with the second part attracting up to 1.1 million viewers. The film was well received by fans, but drew mixed reviews from critics, who generally praised the acting talent of the all-star cast, but criticised the film's script and direction. The production is the second adaptation of Pratchett's novels as a live-action film, following the successful release of Hogfather on Sky 1 over Christmas 2006. A third adaptation, Going Postal, followed in 2010 with more planned for the future.
29Susan Sarandon, Sam Shepard, Robert Sean LeonardMag Singer (Susan Sarandon) is an obsessive and superstitious mother who must face the severe issues that threaten to tear apart her entire family. One of her several sons, all of whom are grown, might have been killed in the Middle East, where he was serving in the Marines. The rest of her sons and her estranged husband (Sam Shepard) gather at her home to help each other through this trying period. Accompanying them, unfortunately, are the sins and regrets of the past.
30Kevin Pollak, Timothy Hutton, Sheryl Lee RalphThe President of the United States finds himself snowed in at a Colorado diner. The President must confront a national crisis and impending war when Iraq invades Kuwait. Trapped in the snowbound diner, faced with the prospect of a two-front war, the President has less than two hours to decide whether to deploy the ultimate weapon.
