Essential Films to See at Least Once Before You Die

Rocky

Sylvester Stallone stars as the titular character in Rocky, a small-time boxer from blue-collar Philadelphia. Rocky is selected to take on the reigning world heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed, after the undefeated Creed's initial opponent is injured. While training for the epic fight, Rocky tentatively begins a relationship with Adrian, his friend's shy sister.

To Kill a Mockingbird

6-year-old Scout Finch and her older brother Jem reside in the sleepy town of Maycomb, Alabama, passing the time by spying on their reclusive neighbor, Boo Radley, who only leaves the house at night. Atticus, Scout's widowed father, is hired to defend a Black man against a false rape accusation, exposing the children to the harsh realities of racism.

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  • John Travolta would have played Maverick in Top Gun if his asking price wasn't too high.
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  • Saturn is the only planet in our solar system that could float in water.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.