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9 Throw Back Movies You Must Watch

Mostly about high school and finding the one you love.

Cass Johnson

Oct 03, 2016

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Most of these would probably be considered chick flicks, but they are good. I would have loved to live in an era like this. It was all about having a good time and enjoying the moment.

Check out these nine must-see movies that were made before 2001:

1. The Breakfast Club

"Don't you forget about me."

Five completely different high school students stuck in Saturday detention. This movie is about realizing that high school is about making something of yourself, rather than trying to impress people who don't matter.

2. 16 Candles

Yeah, it would suck that everyone forgot your birthday, but at the end of the day who wouldn't want Jake Ryan waiting for you at his car?

3. The Princess Bride

This one is a fairy tale where the beautiful young woman is forced into a marriage with the prince until her true love shows up and tries to save her.

4. 10 Things I Hate About You

Heartthrob Heath Ledger is so charming and handsome in this chick flick. Just watch it.

5. Dazed and Confused

In 1976, teenagers were celebrating the last day of school and celebrating it right. Freshman hazing is a normal thing that happens and football is the most important thing in the town.

6. Can't Buy Me Love

Patrick Dempsey is just as (Mc)Dreamy as he is in his younger days than he is in his older days. Dempsey plays a nerd who "buys" his way in being a popular kid. He eventually realizes that the truth always comes out and that being yourself is the best way to go.

7. Grease

"Tell me about it, stud."

It may be a musical, but the friendships, romances, adventures, and style back in the 1950's is an era that you wish you were born in. Sandy and Danny are also goals.

8. Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Senior skip day taken to a whole other level.

9. Footloose

Rules are never fun, but dancing is. In this small town, it is against the law to play loud music and dance freely. So the high school kids team up to make it legal once again.

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