Someone Asked Reddit Which Movie Has Stood The Test Of Time For More Than 35 Years, And The Community Came Back With A List Of Must-See Films
Some films can resonate with us in such an intense way that we carry them with us throughout our lives.
Some movies never seem to age, no matter how many times people revisit them. They still land the jokes, keep the suspense alive, and bring back the same rush of nostalgia years later.
That is exactly what happened when one Reddit user asked r/AskReddit which movie over 35 years old has stood the test of time and is still just as good as the first watch. The replies quickly turned into a long list of classics, with people naming everything from Jaws and Alien to Stand By Me, The Blues Brothers, and Back to the Future.
The comments turned into a must-see movie checklist in no time. Read on.
The Redditor asked which movies have stood the test of time for more than 35 years.
Reddit / BigOleJellyDonutHere's how people responded.
"They mostly come out at night."
Reddit / billzillaIt's the "practical" magic that does it.
Reddit / Vore_Meme_Master
"Progressive and timeless." A true classic that never gets old.
Reddit / treesfen
"I never had any friends like the ones I had when I was twelve."
Reddit / nobodylovespedro
"Steve Martin as a sadistic dentist is golden."
Reddit / throwawayforlemoi
It can't be that old... can it?
Reddit / Vulture12
Every Indiana Jones film... or anything with Harrison Ford in it.
Reddit / J_David_Settle_1973
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"Hit it."
Reddit / porcelainvacation
A true "masterpiece." You can't beat a good soundtrack!
Reddit / KirbyBucketts
"As you wish."
Reddit / spookaddress
"I have to sit and watch the entire thing."
Reddit / arycka927
Wait, you can't?
Reddit / Accomplished-Week484
"Revenge is a dish best served cold."
Reddit / CreepyCommieonxbox
Duuuunnnn duun… duuunnnnnnnnn dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dunnnnnnnnnnn dunnnn.
Reddit / Endless_Vanity
"A masterful bit of acting." Okay, but whatever you do, don't say his name three times!
Reddit / Hilandr234
I mean, you can't go past Jack Nicholson, can you?
Reddit / DryMartini4me
A childhood classic.
Reddit / SnooPeanuts1027
Ah, Die Hard. But is it a Christmas movie?
Reddit / feral_philosopher
Yes! John Candy at his finest.
Reddit / shka_sulu
Prepare to be terrified!
Reddit / InfernoFlameBlast
So, there you have it! Twenty movies that have stood the test of time for more than 35 years.
Have you seen them all? If not, what are you waiting for?
Depending on how old you are, films like Back to the Future and Stand By Me may have been a significant part of your childhood. As you got older, perhaps Alien and The Blues Brothers became more your scene.
Whichever movies are your favorites, it's safe to say they mean a lot to you for various reasons. Whether they hold sentimental value for you or you simply enjoy them for what they are, movies are the best!
Which movies are your favorites? We would love to hear them in the comments section below.
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