Favorite Movies Disclosed by Top Celebrities

Celebrities are essentially just like us. They play favorites too, when it comes to movies. So, whether it’s hardcore classics or rom-coms, each superstar has shared an insight behind their favorite movies. Many titles are available on various streaming sites, but if you want, you can check out the best movies on Hulu NZ to fetch more titles for your liking. So let’s take a look at what our celebrities are watching keenly. 

1. Morgan Freeman 

Morgan Freeman is a Moulin Rouge fan! Who would’ve thought? The actor described the movie as ‘fabulous’ and ‘entertaining’. He further on went to describe the film as a complete package, with dancing, music, and a glamorous wardrobe. 

2. Jimmy Fallon 

Funny guy Jimmy Fallon loves Pee Wee’s Big Adventure. The actor made the revelation while listing down his all-time favorite movies for Rotten Tomatoes. 

 3. Charlize Theron 

Charlize Theron is an avid, ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ fan. It’s a classic film that she claims she’s probably seen 150 times.

4. Reese Witherspoon 

Reese Witherspoon described the film Overboard (1987), as a gem of a movie, during a telecast back in 2012. 

5. Leonardo DiCaprio 

Leonardo DiCaprio’s favorite movie is, ‘Taxi Driver (1976)’. The film is a Scorsese masterpiece. 

6. Justin Bieber 

Justin Bieber loves a good laugh, and his favorite movie is Step Brothers, which was released in 2009. He once also re-enacted a scene from the movie and shared the clip on his Instagram handle. 

7. Jennifer Lopez 

J-Lo loves a romantic musical called West Side Story. The Actor/singer shared that she has watched the movie 37 times and she was absolutely fascinated by the character Anita (Rita Moreno). The film has drawn a comparison to Romeo and Juliet, with more gangs, dancing, and love in the air. 

8. Al Pacino 

Al Pacino once shared his thoughts, over a red carpet interview with the American Film Institute for `The Tree of Wooden Clogs and Singin’ in the Rain”. The veteran actor claims that he has about 5-6 movie titles on his list. 

9. Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg once tweeted in 2014  that ‘The Mack’ is his all-time favorite movie. The movie inspired him and he claims it made him who he is today. Never change Snoop Dog, we love you! 

10. Gwen Stefani 

Gwen Stefani is a fan of “The Sound of Music classic movie. She mentioned in an interview, back in 2013, that her favorite film is The Sound of Music, something that she can watch easily with her children too.

11. Tom Hanks

2001:A Space Odyssey (1968) was truly a movie made for the future. That’s one of the many reasons why the film is Tom Hanks’ favorite movie of all time. With close to no dialogues, and hauntingly captivating background music, the film continues to enthrall audiences to date. 

12. David Duchovny 

The X-Files star is a massive Chinatown (1974) fan, describing the film as a great mystery movie. The film has received many accolades and rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. 

13. Jhonny Depp 

Johnny Depp once mentioned that ‘The Wizard of Oz’, helped him escape his difficult and turbulent childhood. 

14. Emma Stone 

Emma Stone, while speaking to Entertainment Weekly, mentioned that ‘City Lights’is her favorite movie. The actress claims that the film changed her life for the better. 

15. Mark Ruffalo 

Mark Ruffalo is an ‘On the Waterfront’ fan. He mentioned the movie during an MTV interview. 


16. Barack Obama 

The former US president, Barack Obama enlists The Godfather series as his most favorite film franchise. 

17. Benedict Cumberbatch 

Benedict Cumberbatch, while speaking to HFPA, mentioned that the film, ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark, was his favorite film during his childhood. 

18. Antonio Banderas 

Antonio Banderas has listed ‘Touch of Evil (1958)’ as his favorite movie of all time. The classic, Lawrence of Arabia and The Godfather also grace his list. Clearly, the actor is a major Orson Welles fan since another Welles film called ‘The Magnificent Ambersons’ is also on the list. 

19. Oprah Winfrey 

Everybody’s favorite personality, Oprah Winfrey, is a fan of the movie, ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’. According to her, the film has a spiritual and magical feel to it and she was spellbound when she watched the movie for the first time.  

20. ZacEfron 

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Zac Efron mentioned that Jim Carrey is one of his favorite actors of all time, which is why his favorite movie starring the actor is The Truman Show. 

Moreover, his other favorite movies were Control, The Goonies, Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels. 

21. Heath Ledger 

The late Heath Ledger was a fan of ‘The Wizard of OZ’, which was released in 1939. The talented actor adored the classic film because it was the only film his parents allowed him to watch as a child. 


22. Salma Hayek 

The ethereal beauty, Salma Hayek is fond of the classic, “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory”. The actress mentioned the classic film ‘Live with Kelly and Ryan’. 

23. Owen Wilson 

Owen Wilson is a ‘Punch-Drunk Love’ as well as ‘United 93’ and  ‘The Insider’. The actor loves the former movie, an insight that he mentioned in an interview in the Los Angeles Daily News. 


24. Julianne Moore 

Julianne Moore picked the movie, Rosemary’s Baby (1968), for the New York Times “Watching the Movies With” section. The brilliant actress is particularly fond of the movie, especially the introduction.

25. Vin Diesel 

Would you believe it if I told you that Vin Diesel is a ‘Gone with the Wind fan? Yes! In an interview with Elle magazine in 2006, the actor mentioned that he could relate to the lead male protagonist in the movie. His second favorite movie of all time is Pearlman’s You Gotta See This. 

26. Sophie Turner 

The ravishing beauty, Sophie Turner, is a hardcore fan of the film, Anchorman (2004). The actress once met Steve Carell and threw in a famous dialogue from the film too. 


27. Steven Spielberg 

Steven Spielberg’s favorite movie is Lawrence of Arabia, a classic. He mentioned, in his documentary, that  “the movie had a colossal impact on my life”.  The acclaimed director also landed a hand in restoring Lawrence of Arabia for a special 2000 DVD edition. 

28. Taylor Swift 

Taylor Swift started a more recently released movie. Her favorite movie (for now), is Someone Great, which was released in the year 2019. So much so, that the movie was a source of inspiration for her song “Death by a Thousand Cuts”.  The film is a rom-com, which is based on female friendships and sisterhood. It has a 6.2 rating on IMDb. 

29. Uma Thurman 

Uma Thurman has been enthralled by the movie, ‘Pillow talk ‘. She once mentioned that she wanted to be Doris Day, a character in the film. The movie is a rom-com. 

30. Natalie Portman 

Natalie Portman stated that ‘Dirty Dancing is one of her all-time favorite movies. She mentioned the movie title while promoting the movie for AFI Movie Club. 

Conclusion:

It’s beautiful to see that our favorite celebs have their list of famous movie titles, most of which are from the yesteryears. In the comments below, let us know which celeb’s favorite movie struck a chord with you. You can learn more about celebrities from Wikis Club Blog.

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