The Best Films in History: Did Your Favorite Make the List?

Airplane!

Even though it debuted in 1980, Airplane! is still one of the most beloved movies of all time. It has grossed nearly $250 million since its release. The spoof comedy takes hilarious jabs at ever-popular disaster-themed films. The star-studded cast had the likes of Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, Lloyd Bridges, Robert Stack, Lorna Patterson, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

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The More You Know

  • In Iron Man/Avengers, J.A.R.V.I.S is an acronym for “Just A Rather Very Intelligent System.”
  • Charles Bronson, Britain's most violent prisoner, actually shaved his trademark mustache off so Tom Hardy could wear it during the filming of "Bronson", which was based on his life in prison.
  • The code in "The Matrix" comes from sushi recipes.
  • ‘Schindler’s List’ relied on advertisements to get costumes for extras.
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