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Movies & TV Shows That My Husband Made Me Watch That I Ended Up Loving (And a Few Vice Versa)
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items My hubby and I both love movies and gripping TV shows. We've been married over 20 years, and I still get excited when one of us finds a gem that we think the other will love. Note: this list contains cash back and affiliate links.
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Movies
I love the storytelling of movies, and my husband has recommended some real gems that I've missed along the way somehow. (And a few vice versa, of course.)
Yup. I'd never seen any of the Rocky movies before my husband and I got married, and when he found out I'd never seen any of the Rocky franchise, we had a long marathon of all of them. The first and third movies were my favorites, but you've gotta lo...
Rocky - Apple TV
Man, this movie is heartwarming. Sean Astin as Rudy is so inspiring, and even I (who doesn't follow football at all) wanted to stand up and slow-clap at the end.
Rudy
I can't believe I never watched Somewhere In Time as a kid, but this swoony time travel romance was a great date night movie. We even ended up going to Mackinac Island and staying in the same hotel where the cast and crew stayed during filming!
Somewhere in Time - Apple TV
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Watching Die Hard has become a Christmas tradition for my husband and I once he found out that I'd never seen it. Hans Gruber was such a great Alan Rickman role, and it's definitely a perfect Bruce Willis vehicle. I'm not saying that it's Shakespeare...
Die Hard
A great, star-studded 70's disaster flick! My husband introduced me to the genre through this movie, and now I love all of them.
The Poseidon Adventure
Master and Commander is a great seafaring movie with a fabulous cast and score. It also has a storm scene that could turn anyone into a landlubber. It was definitely more cerebral and thoughtful than I was expecting, but I'm glad my husband recommend...
Master And Commander: The Far Side of the World
Jaws is a masterpiece of creature features and spawned a whole genre. Truly Spielberg at his finest. My husband couldn't believe I'd never seen it when we got married. Now, I've seen it so many times, I've lost count and it still makes me jump.
Jaws (4K UHD)
This was one that I actively resisted seeing because of the premise being so depressing, but Tom Hanks brings so much hope and resilience to this survival tale. I'm thankful hubby kept telling me I'd love it even when I didn't want to watch it.
Cast Away
I know! It's crazy. I'd never seen Citizen Kane, the AFI top-rated movie of all time when my husband and I got together. He insisted that I see it, and I can see why it's considered a masterpiece.
Citizen Kane - Apple TV
Another classic I'd never gotten around to watching. It was a great movie, but once was definitely enough for me with this epic.
Ben-Hur
You know! For kids! This was a movie that I couldn't believe my husband hadn't seen when we got together. It's a screwball period comedy right up his alley, and he loves the score on it.
Hudsucker Proxy
Twelve Angry Men is a tense psychological piece that's a classic for a reason. I hadn't seen it when my husband and I got together, and that was quickly remedied.
12 Angry Men
This musical comedy should have been one that I convinced my husband to see, but somehow I missed it, and he was the one that insisted that I meet the Barden Bellas. It's hilarious with awesome music. The sequels were fun as well, and I like them for...
Pitch Perfect
This 1973 prison escape movie starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman is a great film. My husband couldn't believe I hadn't seen this classic, so we watched it and I loved it. It's pretty gritty so once was enough for me, but I need to see the more...
Papillon
Ahh, Casablanca. A true classic with one of the most memorable ending lines in history.
Casablanca
TV Shows
My hubby and I tend to have slightly more different tastes in TV shows, but we seem to find common ground in dramas.
I can still remember when my husband said, “You've gotta watch this new show. It's like a movie, and there's all this mystery in it. You'll love it." And I did…those first three seasons. It was hit or miss after that, and I'm still confused about that ending. lol
Lost
I have no idea why it took me so long to get on The Sopranos bandwagon. I love mafia movies, so it was a natural fit, but my husband had to talk me into watching before I was hooked.
The Sopranos
A co-worker of my husband's actually recommended it to him, and so we watched it together. It sucked both of us straight into the intrigue.
Rome
I was intrigued by WandaVision before my husband started watching it and thought I'd love it. He was right, and I ended up being the bigger fan. The way they absolutely nailed each sitcom style still blows my mind.
WandaVision
Snuggleworthy Viewing Items
It's so nice to just curl up and watch a movie or TV show together, even after all these years.
I love weighted blankets. This one is a lighter one with soft minky fabric, perfect for snuggling.
ALANSMA Weighted Blanket for All Season, Luxury Velvet, Warm and Cool, Adult Kids Reversible 5Lb Weighted Blanket, Enjoy Sleeping Anywhere(Blue,5Lb) - Walmart.com
I love a comfy sectional for movie watching.
2 - Piece Corduroy Sectional
This VHS tape poster can be personalized with your favorite movies or shows. So creative!
Custom Video Tape Poster Personalized Movie Print VHS Movie Poster Add Your Favorite Gift For Him Custom Movie Poster Gift Movie Poster Sale
Another fun way to personalize your movie-watching space with these cute personalized movie poster coasters. Makes a great gift for movie lovers.
Movie Coasters | 200+ Designs | Minimalist Artwork on Ceramic Tile with High Gloss and Cork Backers | Mix and Match from your favorite Films
This is such a fun idea for an individual or couple--a scratch off poster with the Top 100 IMDB Movies on it.
Official IMDb Top 100 Movies Scratch off Poster - Gift for Movie Lovers and Film Fans - Premium Art Print, Made in USA