The Oracle Staff's Top Ten Films

Written by: Kanita Tariq 

We've recommended books and T.V. shows, now it's time for movies! Check out these ten films on our watchlist during this time off!

1. Knives Out 
Recommended by Ms. De Luccia, Advisor

A detective sifts through a list of suspects after the murder of a famous novelist. Available on YouTube, Vudu, Google Play, and Amazon Prime. 

Source: IMDb

2. Big Hero 6 
Recommended by Olivia Giralt, Staff Writer 

This beloved Disney film follows the relationship between a plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and young Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of heroes. Available on YouTube, Google Play, iTunes, Amazon Prime, Vudu, and Disney+. 

Source: Amazon

3. The Fundamentals of Caring 
Recommended by Emily Opresnick, Staff Writer 

A man experiencing family troubles learns a life-changing lesson in caregiving. Available on Netflix. 

Source: IMDb

4. The Wedding Singer 
Recommended by Lauren Groff, Staff Writer 

Adam Sandler plays an unlucky-in-love wedding singer who crosses paths with a waitress left on the altar by her fiance. Available on iTunes, Vudu, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, and Cinemax.

Source: IMDb

5. 10 Things I Hate About You 
Recommended by Liv Canova, Staff Writer 

This classic rom-com is about a teenage girl whose strict father won't allow her to date until her independent, no-nonsense sister does. Available on YouTube, Google Play, iTunes, Amazon Prime, Vudu, and Disney+. 

Source: IMDb

6. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society 
Recommended by Emily Fitzgerald, Staff Writer + Kanita Tariq, Editor-in-Chief

In 1946 a London-based writer finds a penpal on the island of Guernsey, which was German-occupied during WWII. After visiting, she not only learns of their secret book club, but also of life during the occupation. Available on Netflix.

Source: IMDb

7. Paul Blart: Mall Cop 
Recommended by Emma McNamara, Staff Writer 

Kevin James stars as a mall security guard to fight off a gang of crooks. Available on Vudu, Amazon Prime, YouTube, iTunes, and Google Play. 

Source: IMDb

8. Rocky (film series) 
Recommended by Eric Dau, Staff Writer 

This beloved series follows the career of fictional boxer, Rocky Balboa, starring Sylvester Stallone. Available on YouTube, Google Play, Amazon Prime, iTunes, and Vudu. 

Source: Wikipedia

9. Murder Mystery 
Recommended by Kanita Tariq, Editor-in-Chief 

A couple heads to Europe in a last-ditch effort to save their marriage, but end up being framed for the murder of an elderly billionaire. Available on Netflix. 

Source: IMDb

10. The Breadwinner 
Recommended by Kanita Tariq, Editor-in-Chief

An eleven-year old girl living in Afghanistan under the oppressive rule of the Taliban must dress up as a boy to support her family. Available on YouTube, Google Play, Vudu, Amazon Prime, and Netflix. 

Source: Wikipedia

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