Some movies are destined to be ubiquitous. They break free from the silver screen, sometimes performing, sometimes underperforming, and firmly implant themselves in our cultural zeitgeist, becoming a shared connection across generations. While there are countless films with large fanbases, there are a select few that everyone – literally everyone – has seen. We are talking about movies so mainstream that even if you haven’t sat down for a dedicated viewing, you’ve somehow absorbed plot details or iconic scenes through cultural osmosis. You are aware of the memes, the quotes, the actors, and the music that embed themselves in conversations even years after their release.

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