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The 40 movies you need to watch before you die.

 

There is nothing quite like watching a great movie.

A movie that sticks with you for years, changes the way you think about life, and gives you all the feels, every time you watch it.

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We spoke to dozens of women who have varying movie tastes. And although they listed off countless brilliant films, there were a few that were repeated, over and over again. And for good reason.

We’ve included a little bit of everything: your cult classics (not the boring ones, the ones that really deserve a watch), childhood favourites, and the ultimate blockbusters, that you need to see at least once in your lifetime.

So without further ado, here are 40 movies that you should watch before you die.

1. The Wizard of Oz

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2. The Godfather

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3. The Princess Bride

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4. The Birdcage

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5. Mean Girls

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6. Forrest Gump

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7. Inception

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8. Up

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9. An Education

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10. Toy Story (all of them)

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11. Vertigo

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12. The Graduate

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13. Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind

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14. Dead Poets Society

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15. Good Will Hunting

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16. Erin Brockovich

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17. The Butler

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18. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy

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19. The Shawshank Redemption

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20. The Sound of Music

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21. Ferris Bueller's Day Off

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22. Parasite

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23. The Lion King

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24. Pulp Fiction

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25. The Talented Mr. Ripley

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26. The Intouchables

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27. Blade Runner

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28. Bridesmaids

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29. The Breakfast Club

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30. The Help

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31. Memento

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32. Slumdog Millionaire

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33. Seven

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34. When Harry Met Sally...

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35. Almost Famous

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36. The First Wives Club

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37. Fight Club

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38. Rabbit-Proof Fence

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39. To Kill A Mockingbird

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40. Before Sunset

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Which is your favourite? Let us know in comments.

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