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Top Movies to Watch During Quarantine

There are two types of people out there right now: those that feel like they were literally made for “social distancing” (oh, heyyyy!) and those that went stir crazy at the mere thought of being forced to abandon their bustling day to day activities. But no matter which side of the fence you fall on, Netflix has probably already become your #1 companion. And so, to help pass the time during this mandated Coronavirus quarantine, we bring you this list of must-watch (or rewatch) movies by decade – hand selected by the Boxcar Bar + Arcade team. Drumroll, please!

1980s – Staff Picks

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Other Notable Titles

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off – Watch on Netflix

CaddyshackWatch on Amazon Prime, Vudu, iTunes, Google Play

ScarfaceWatch on Amazon Prime, Hulu, Vudo, iTunes

Back to the FutureWatch on Amazon Prime, Vudu, iTunes, Google Play

GhostbustersWatch on Hulu, iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Prime, Vudo

1990s – Staff Picks

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Other Notable Titles

Shawshank RedemptionWatch on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Vudu, iTunes

JumanjiWatch on Amazon Prime

Jerry MaguireWatch on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Vudu, iTunes

Cool RunningsWatch on Disney+, Amazon Prime, Google Play, Vudu, iTunes

Pulp FictionWatch on Hulu, iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Prime, Vudo

10 Things I Hate about YouWatch on Hulu, iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Prime, Vudo

Space JamWatch on Netflix, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play

Practical MagicWatch on Google Play, Vudu, Amazon Prime, iTunes

The SandlotWatch on Google Play, Vudu, Amazon Prime, iTunes

The GooniesWatch on Google Play, Vudu, Amazon Prime, iTunes

Jurassic Park Watch on Hulu, Google Play, Amazon Prime, Vudo

American BeautyWatch on Amazon Prime, Google Play, Vudu, iTunes

2000s – Staff Picks

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Other Notable Titles

Oceans 11 Watch on Amazon Prime, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu

Wedding CrashersWatch on Amazon Prime, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu

Almost FamousWatch on Amazon Prime, Google Play, iTunes, Vudu

Lord of the RingsWatch on Amazon Prime, iTunes, Vudu

There are so, SO many more titles –too many to name in a single blog post– but we’re hoping this list gets you through these first –and hardest, no doubt– days of quarantine. So cozy up on that couch, fire up that Firestick, pop some popcorn and prepare for the marathon of all movie marathons.

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