Best movies of 1987: 25 contrasting films
This 1987 queue is for viewers who prefer changing genres between screenings. Its 25 entries include features, a documentary, and a short animated film.
On this list
The Princess Bride
Moonstruck
Broadcast News
Babette's Feast
Wings of Desire
The Last Emperor
Hope and Glory
Raising Arizona
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Roxanne
Dirty Dancing
La Bamba
The Brave Little Toaster
The Secret of My Success
Baby Boom
Three Men and a Baby
Harry and the Hendersons
Innerspace
Radio Days
84 Charing Cross Road
Maurice
My Life as a Dog
Originally released in 1985; its US theatrical release was in 1987.
The Whales of August
Swimming to Cambodia
The Man Who Planted Trees
Who This List Is For
Changing genres between screenings is the point of this 1987 queue. Viewers who want Moonstruck one night and Wings of Desire another have 25 entries to work through, including feature films, documentary performance, and short animation.
How to Use This List
Build a small opening sequence rather than assigning every film a date at once. Follow The Princess Bride with Broadcast News, then check access to Babette's Feast. Verify running times before adding The Man Who Planted Trees to another screening or setting aside time for The Last Emperor.
Common Mistakes
My Life as a Dog first appeared in 1985, so flag it if this project requires original 1987 releases only. Also avoid treating the comedies as interchangeable audience choices. Raising Arizona, Baby Boom, and Three Men and a Baby each deserve an individual suitability check.
What Is on This List
Hope and Glory, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Roxanne, Dirty Dancing, La Bamba, and Innerspace are included. Radio Days, 84 Charing Cross Road, Maurice, The Whales of August, and Swimming to Cambodia widen the selection. Cross off films you already own from your acquisition search without automatically marking them watched.
When You Are Done
Check off the completed entry and choose the next film from a different part of the queue. After a stretch of comedies, try Babette's Feast or Swimming to Cambodia. Record the short animation as its own completed work, and keep the release-year exception separate from your strict 1987 count.
FAQ
Who is "Best movies of 1987: 25 contrasting films" for?
Changing genres between screenings is the point of this 1987 queue. Viewers who want Moonstruck one night and Wings of Desire another have 25 entries to work through, including feature films, documentary performance, and short animation.
How should I use "Best movies of 1987: 25 contrasting films"?
Build a small opening sequence rather than assigning every film a date at once. Follow The Princess Bride with Broadcast News, then check access to Babette's Feast. Verify running times before adding The Man Who Planted Trees to another screening or setting aside time for The Last Emperor.
What should I skip or avoid with "Best movies of 1987: 25 contrasting films"?
My Life as a Dog first appeared in 1985, so flag it if this project requires original 1987 releases only. Also avoid treating the comedies as interchangeable audience choices. Raising Arizona, Baby Boom, and Three Men and a Baby each deserve an individual suitability check.
What is on the "Best movies of 1987: 25 contrasting films" list?
Hope and Glory, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Roxanne, Dirty Dancing, La Bamba, and Innerspace are included. Radio Days, 84 Charing Cross Road, Maurice, The Whales of August, and Swimming to Cambodia widen the selection. Cross off films you already own from your acquisition search without automatically marking them watched.
What should I do when I am done?
Check off the completed entry and choose the next film from a different part of the queue. After a stretch of comedies, try Babette's Feast or Swimming to Cambodia. Record the short animation as its own completed work, and keep the release-year exception separate from your strict 1987 count.
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