The Greatest Movie Soundtracks Of All Time
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- 1Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave BautistaIn the heart of Marvel's cinematic universe, Guardians of the Galaxy introduces us to a new breed of heroes. Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), a rogue adventurer turned unlikely hero, finds himself in possession of a coveted orb. This catapults him into an intergalactic manhunt led by the villainous Ronan (Lee Pace). Enlisting a ragtag group of cosmic misfits: Rocket (Bradley Cooper), a gun-toting raccoon; Groot (Vin Diesel), a tree-like humanoid; the deadly Gamora (Zoe Saldana); and Drax the Destroyer (Dave Bautista), they must thwart Ronan's sinister plan. A blend of comedy, action, and space opera, this film won two Academy Awards nominations and launched an epic franchise.
- 2Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson
"Don't You (Forget About Me)"
"Waiting"
"Fire in the Twilight"
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- 3John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman
"Let's Stay Together"
"Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon"
"Son of a Preacher Man"
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- 4Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Anthony Edwards
"Danger Zone"
"Take My Breath Away"
"Great Balls of Fire"
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- 5Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Crispin Glover
"The Power of Love"
"Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine)"
"Johnny B. Goode"
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- 6Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze, Jerry Orbach
"(I've Had) The Time of My Life"
"She's Like the Wind"
"Hungry Eyes"
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- 7John Travolta, Karen Lynn Gorney, Barry Miller
"Stayin' Alive"
"More Than a Woman"
"Boogie Shoes"
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- 8Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, John Lithgow
"Footloose"
"Almost Paradise"
"Dancing In The Sheets"
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- 9Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman
"Let the Good Times Roll"
"Great Balls of Fire"
"Stand by Me"
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- 10Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise
"Hound Dog"
"California Dreamin'"
"On the Road Again"
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- 11Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis
"Ghostbusters"
"In the Name of Love"
"I Can Wait Forever"
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- 12Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Ginnifer Goodwin
"Ring of Fire"
"I Walk the Line"
"Wildwood Flower"
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- 13Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross
"The Sound of Silence"
"Mrs. Robinson"
"April Come She Will"
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- 14Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Dianne WiestIn The Lost Boys, the Emerson family, comprising of recently divorced Lucy (Dianne Wiest) and her two sons, Michael (Jason Patric) and Sam (Corey Haim), relocate to the seemingly tranquil town of Santa Carla. They soon find themselves caught in a sinister undercurrent when Michael is lured into a gang led by the charismatic David (Kiefer Sutherland), who are more than they appear: vampires. As Michael begins transforming, it's up to Sam and two quirky vampire hunters, the Frog brothers (Corey Feldman and Jamison Newlander), to save him and their town from these night-time predators. A cult classic, this horror-comedy redefined the vampire genre with its unique blend of thrills and laughs.More The Lost Boys
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- 15Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen
"Hooked on a Feeling"
"Stuck in the Middle with You"
"Coconut"
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- 16The Beatles, Leo McKern, Eleanor Bron
"The Night Before"
"Ticket to Ride"
"Yesterday"
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- 17Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day
"When Doves Cry"
"Let's Go Crazy"
"Purple Rain"
Purple Rain is the sixth studio album by American recording artist Prince, released on June 25, 1984, by Warner Bros. Records and the soundtrack to the 1984 film of the same name. Purple Rain was musically denser than Prince's previous albums, emphasizing full band performances, and multiple layers of guitars, keyboards, electronic synthesizer effects, drum machines, and other instruments. Much of the album had a grandiose, synthesized, and psychedelic sheen to the production and performances. The music on Purple Rain is generally regarded as the most pop-oriented of Prince's career, though a number of elements point towards the more experimental records Prince would release after Purple Rain. Purple Rain became Prince's first album to reach number one on the Billboard 200. The album spent 24 consecutive weeks atop on the Billboard 200 and was present on the chart for a total of 122 weeks. Rolling Stone ranked the album number eight on its list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.More Purple Rain- #442 of 1,703 onThe Greatest Albums of All-Time
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- 18Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales, Rosanna DeSotoLos Angeles teenager Ritchie Valens (Lou Diamond Phillips) becomes an overnight rock 'n' roll success in 1958, thanks to a love ballad called "Donna" that he wrote for his girlfriend (Danielle von Zerneck) whose parents didn't want her to date a Latino boy. But as his star rises, Valens has conflicts with his jealous brother, Bob (Esai Morales), and becomes haunted by a recurring nightmare of a plane crash just as he begins his first national tour alongside Buddy Holly (Marshall Crenshaw).More La Bamba
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- 19Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron DiazShrek, a DreamWorks Animation production, is an engaging blend of comedy and fairy tale adventure. The story centers around Shrek (Mike Myers), a grumpy yet endearing ogre, who finds his solitary swamp life disrupted by numerous fairytale creatures banished by the villainous Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow). To reclaim his home, Shrek embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) for Farquaad, accompanied by a remarkably chatty Donkey (Eddie Murphy). This Academy Award-winning film cleverly subverts traditional fairy tale tropes while offering viewers a humorous, heartwarming narrative about friendship and acceptance.More Shrek
- 20Jennifer Beals, Michael Nouri, Cynthia Rhodes
"Flashdance... What a Feeling"
"Maniac"
"Romeo"
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- 21Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat
"At the Hop"
"Almost Grown"
"The Great Pretender"
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- 22Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, Gary Kemp
"I Will Always Love You"
"I'm Every Woman"
"Queen of the Night"
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- 23Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Kate Hudson
"Sparks"
"Tiny Dancer"
"Something in the Air"
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- 24Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker, Tung Thanh TranSet in the backdrop of the Vietnam War, Good Morning, Vietnam unfurls the tale of Adrian Cronauer (Robin Williams), a quick-witted radio DJ working for the Armed Forces Radio Service. Dispatched to Saigon, he brings a wave of change by defying staid broadcasting norms with his irreverent and humorous take on news delivery. However, his unconventional methods rankle his superiors, leading to an inevitable clash. The film, a potent blend of comedy and drama, earned Williams an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in 1987. His portrayal of Cronauer strikes a chord as he navigates through the turbulence of war using humor as his shield.
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- 25Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, Andrew McCarthy
"If You Leave"
"Pretty in Pink"
"Wouldn't It Be Good"
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- 26Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Michael SchoefflingThis belongs way, way , way up the list.. I do hope there is a way for it to make it self higher up the list than this. should come right after or maybe even before Pretty in PinkSixteen Candles is a classic 1984 coming-of-age comedy directed by John Hughes. The film centers around the character of Samantha Baker, (Molly Ringwald), who's celebrating her 16th birthday but feels ignored by her family who are preoccupied with her sister's wedding. Jake Ryan (Michael Schoeffling), the high school heartthrob, is the object of Samantha's affection while she is relentlessly pursued by a nerdy freshman named Ted, (Anthony Michael Hall). As the day unfolds, hilarious and heartfelt moments ensue, culminating in a memorable birthday that Samantha didn't expect. This film marks an important milestone in teenage films for its honest depiction of adolescent life.More Sixteen Candles
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- 27William Hurt, Glenn Close, Kevin Kline
"My Girl"
"Dancing in the Street"
"What's Going On"
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- 28Brandon Lee, Ernie Hudson, Michael Wincott
"Big Empty"
"Ghostrider"
"Burn"
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- 29Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller
"Lust for Life"
"Temptation"
"Our Lips Are Sealed"
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- 30Eminem, Kim Basinger, Brittany Murphy8 Mile, a gritty drama, spotlights the life of Jimmy Smith Jr. (Eminem), an aspiring rapper from Detroit's harsh inner city. Trapped in his struggles with an unstable mother (Kim Basinger) and a dead-end job, Jimmy seeks solace and expression through hip-hop. Encircled by friends like Future (Mekhi Phifer), he battles his way into the local rap scene, combating adversity and stereotypes. The film, directed by Curtis Hanson, received an Oscar for Best Original Song - Lose Yourself. Eminem's stellar performance and evocative music underscore this story of ambition against all odds.More 8 Mile
