A curated list of my all-time favorite movies—stories that moved me, characters I’ll never forget, and moments that left a lasting impression.
I watched this before I ever read the book. Tom Hanks and Michael Clark Duncan were amazing in this.
The Green Mile (film)
I have loved this movie since I was a kid.
Top Gun
Y’all knew that I was gonna add the sequel, right? RIGHT?!
Top Gun: Maverick
I’m a Georgia native, and this movie was huge when it came out—as was the book.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997) - IMDb
Is there anyone who doesn’t like this movie?
Steel Magnolias (1989) - IMDb
THIS IS A CLASSIC!
The Breakfast Club
This movie just speaks for itself.
The Last Samurai
“Get busy living, or get busy dying.”
—Andy Dufresne
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) - IMDb
Another absolute classic.
Forrest Gump (1994) - IMDb
I know that Stephen King hated this film, but…
The Shining (1980) - IMDb
This sequel also made the list.
Doctor Sleep (2019) - IMDb
Another film that speaks for itself.
V for Vendetta (2005) - IMDb
I first watched this in a high school history class, and it urged me to read the book. And yes, I now own both. Definitely take the time to check this out.
Schindler's List (1993) - IMDb
Before his role in Star Trek: The Next Generation, Wil Wheaton was Gordie LaChance.
Stand by Me
Hello, Clarice…
The Silence of the Lambs (1991) - IMDb
Almost as hard of a watch as Schindler’s List, but just as good.
