By Zara Conti July 23, 2020 
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The queen and king of rom-coms, Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant, star in this cult-classic 90’s film exhibiting the perils of fame and finding love in the most unexpected places, like quaint Notting Hill, London.
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This coming-of-age classic by writer-director John Hughes features five different archetypes of American teens: the brain, the athlete, the criminal, the dummy and the princess—all brought together by an after school detention. It’s an era-defining film tackling adolescent issues with a witty, lighthearted tone that is still relevant to kids today.
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Set in sunny Amity Island, a vicious, killer shark is suddenly released upon unsuspecting beachgoers. Featuring its world-famous soundtrack, this blockbuster American thriller directed by Steven Spielberg is a genuine cinematic masterpiece that will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
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Watch Marlon Brando’s Oscar-winning performance in this chilling drama capturing an inner viewpoint of a mafia empire. A European art cinema masterpiece, The Godfather depicts the story of an organised-crime boss handing over control to his reluctant heir.
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One of the most successful cinematic franchises, Back to the Future is a timelessly fun, sci-fi adventure film where a teenage Marty McFly—perhaps Michael J Fox’s most iconic role—needs to mend his parent’s relationship whilst travelling back in time in order to travel back to a sound future. All three parts are currently available for streaming on Netflix.
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