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Can anyone tell me some good movies to watch?

Asked by Bilbo123 (165points) February 13th, 2011

I want to watch movies which don’t have any sex scenes, any vulgar words.
e.g. Movies like Gladiator, LOTR, Pursuit of happiness.

It should not be like,
The perfume, Final destination 3 and 4. I want to watch some good movies.

Also, the movies would be worth watching. or movies like sentimental, having really good story, emotional movies.

Type of movie doesn’t matter, but it should be good to see. According to your suggestions I will start downloading those.

Good answers will be appreciated indeed.

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lucillelucillelucille's avatar

My Fair Lady with Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison
The Shootist-John Wayne
Being There-Peter Sellers
The Sting-Robert Redford and Paul Newman
To Kill A Mockingbird-Gregory Peck
Roman Holiday- Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck
As you can see,I like old movies.
Maybe you will like some of these too They really are good :)

troubleinharlem's avatar

I always use TasteKid.com for recommendations.

marinelife's avatar

Bottle Shock
Run Fat Boy Run

Coloma's avatar

Pleasantville ( a hilarious parody on the ‘Leave it to Beaver ’ series, about two teens that get transported into a 50’s sitcom with a twist! )

The five people you meet in heaven ( about a man who thinks his life is a waste until he dies and is walked back through to see the chain of events that gave meaning to the end )

Enchanted ( a modern day fairy tale, very funny and cute and clean )

The Water Horse ( about a little boy that finds a Sea Monster egg on the beach and hatches it )

Sea Biscuit, Secretariat, The Black Stallion ( if you’re a horse fan )

gailcalled's avatar

Sleepless in Seattle – Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks
Any films from Jane Austin’s novels
Charade – Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant
Bringing up Baby – Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant
Lassie, Come Home – Lassie
The Court Jester – Danny Kaye
White Christmas – Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye

Sandman's avatar

What Dreams May Come, directed by Vincent Ward; beautiful, beautiful film.

Joker94's avatar

How to Lose Friends and Alienate People is a great comedy!
Memento if you like pyschological thrillers
Up is one of the best Pixar movies ever
Schindler’s List, but be warned, it is a very heavy movie
Donnie Brasco is one of my favorite crime movies, but it was a little violent at times. Nothing to bad though. Good luck, let us know how you like all these!

asmonet's avatar

I don’t remember how much cursing is in it but Life As A House is one of my favorite films. I’m sure there’s an f bomb or two, usually for emotional effect – certainly not a shocking amount. Seriously, a good movie.

asmonet's avatar

@gailcalled: A THOUSAND LURVES FOR THE COURT JESTER. You have no idea how much I love you for mentioning that movie. I was raised on Danny Kaye, too many people don’t know who he is anymore.

The Court Jester is funny, clever, just wonderful. Everyone should see it.

Bilbo123's avatar

@Coloma : I think “The five people you meet in heaven” will be good one according to the description you have given.
@lucillelucillelucille : Yes. you are right old movies are great to watch .Thanks
@marinelife: Your choice is also good.
@gailcalled: Thanks.
@Sandman: Read the story need to watch.
@troubleinharlem: Thanks for the link.
@asmone: Looks like, it’s good one. Just need to hear f bombs twice.
@Joker94:Thanks a lot! Will let you know after watching those.
@stoneontheroad: Welcome to Fluther.

tigerlilly2's avatar

If you are looking for movies of a darker genre:
Donnie Darko
American Beauty
The Virgin Suicides
Harold and Maude(this one I highly recommend because it is also comical and romantic)

If you prefer movies with meaningful plots:
Good Will Hunting
A Beautiful Mind
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Lars and the Real Girl
The Secret Life of Bees

I could list so many more but I think I’ll leave it at those!

carrielynn's avatar

Annie Hall
Year of the Dog
Up
Big Fish

Bilbo123's avatar

@carrielynn @tigerlilly2 : Thanks for your recommendations.

rawpixels's avatar

Midnight Express
Hard Candy
American History X
Requiem for a Dream
Very Bad Things

lemming's avatar

My favourite film that I watched recvently was ‘Into The Wild’, it is a true story about a young guy who gave away all his money to go and live in the wild. The front man from Pearl Jam did the music.

filmfann's avatar

Based on the movies you mentioned:

Lawrence of Arabia
Braveheart
300

sarahjane90's avatar

Akira is a really great anime movie, and Casshern is a pretty cool Japanese action movie. Both worth watching. Chocolat was always one of my favorites, too.

gespect's avatar

the greatest film ever made and why it is. ‘second hand lions’ it may not be anybodies personal favorite but when it comes to a film that nobody can be against this is the only one. others that come very close to being universally liked are:
big
uncle buck
a christmas story
bolt [the cartoon]
toy story
shrek 1 & 2
the incredables

personally i love ‘the burbs’ and ‘who’s harry crumb’ [but nobody else does]
loony tunes back in action
the man who knew too little
no bad words makes it really difficult and sounding like it’s for children, too.
if that’s not the case you might try rat race, also.

suzanna28's avatar

My best friend (french with english subtitles)

Ferris Bueller’s Day off :)

suzanna28's avatar

Actually most old hollywood movies don’t have sex in them or vulgar words

who’s afraid of virginia wolf.

Cat on a hot tin roof.

Lots of them..

Joker94's avatar

I recommend Harvey, if you like old Hollywood flicks. One of Jimmy Stewart’s finest!

erichw1504's avatar

The Social Network

Berserker's avatar

Also, the movies would be worth watching. or movies like sentimental, having really good story, emotional movies.

Try out Let the Right One In, or its excellent remake, Let Me In.

It’s a vampire story, but a very unique one…nothing like one who doesn’t watch vampire movies would expect…both have a bit of gore and cussing, but nothing excessive at all, and it’s extremely emotionally poignant, especially the original. In fact, it’s more a ’‘relationship’’ movie than a vampire one…

tigerlilly2's avatar

@Symbeline Let the Right One In is amazing.

I forgot to mention that if you are interested in a romantic movie that is realistic and not too gushy, with an astounding soundtrack to boot, then you should give (500) Days of Summer a go!

deni's avatar

I watched Best In Show last night and it was really funny and entertaining. I love mockumentaries and this one was exceptionally hilarious. I especially love the couple with braces and the emotional Weimeraner.

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