Cult Classics

Some movies stand the test of time, not because they're good, but because they're weird or quirky, or just so bad they're good. Others are quoted so much they become part of everyday conversation. Here's a collection of cult favorites that get referenced over and over again. Serious movie fans who never want to be left out of a joke or obscure film reference should look into the movies below. For more quirky offerings, be sure to check out our lists of Best Goofy Comedy Movies to Watch with Tweens and Teens and Offbeat Animated Movies.

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Labyrinth Movie Poster: David Bowie holds a glass orb
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Labyrinth

age 8+

Surreal coming-of-age fantasy -- with Jim Henson puppets.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1986)
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The Princess Bride

age 9+

Witty, winsome fairy tale has violence, language.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1987)
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

age 8+

Pure, sweet imagination for both kids and adults.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1971)
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The Wiz

age 8+

1970s all-Black remake has positive messages, violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1978)
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Time Bandits

age 9+

Fantasy comedy from Monty Python alum has dark humor, peril.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1981)
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Back to the Future

age 10+

'80s time-travel favorite; some violence, bullying, cursing.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1985)
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Good Burger

age 10+

Good-natured '90s comedy loaded with pratfalls, silliness.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1997)
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The Goonies

age 10+

Classic '80s adventure has lots of swearing, some scares.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1985)
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Napoleon Dynamite

age 11+

One-of-a-kind high school comedy for the family.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2004)
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The Italian Job (1969)

age 11+

Classic, fun caper has outdated views, moderate violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1969)
Dirty Dancing Movie Poster Image: Baby stands with her back to Johnny, her arm curled up and around his neck
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Dirty Dancing

age 13+

Hip-shaking guilty pleasure has mature themes, racy scenes.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1987)
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Empire Records

age 13+

'90s cult comedy-drama has sex/drug references, language.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1996)
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Harold and Maude

age 13+

A classic of dark comedy.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1971)
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail

age 13+

Classic comedy has innuendo, cartoonish violence, language.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1975)
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The Stepford Wives (1975)

age 13+

Eerie 1975 cult sci-fi horror explores gender roles.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1975)
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Alfie

age 14+

'60s British classic has sex references, themes of abortion.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1966)
Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) movie poster: A sketch of some armed-criminals breaking into a police precinct
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Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)

age 14+

Cult classic 1970s action thriller has violence, smoking.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1976)
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Hairspray

age 14+

A kitschy teen fantasy you can dance to.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1988)
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So I Married an Axe Murderer

age 14+

Quirky '90s comedy with mock horror action, sexuality.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1993)
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This Is Spinal Tap

age 14+

Hilarious, ribald, drug-filled rock send-up.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1984)