At the same time, his adoptive family, the Browns, attempt to clear his name.

In the 40 years since its release,the film has remaineda staple of both adventureand family cinema.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stoneis an absolute must-watch for a number of reasons.

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What makesE.T.so special is that it islikely to emotionally resonate with just about anyone.

The main relationship between E.T.

The Professor, Paddington and Phibs all sit at the lunch table while looking alarmed in ‘Paddington 2’.

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Even when disregarding the franchise as a whole, it isimpressive how much the firstStar Warscontributed to pop-culture.

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The Goonies, including Data, Mikey, Brand, Mouth and Chunk, look at a treasure map in ‘The Goonies’.

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Gary, Walter, Kermit and Fozzie all look worried while Mary smiles in 2011’s ‘The Muppets’.

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Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) reaches for the Golden Snitch in ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’.

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Bert, Mary Poppins and the Banks siblings stand atop a roof with soot on their faces in ‘Mary Poppins’.

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Westley stands on guard with his sword while Buttercup stands behind him in ‘The Princess Bride’.

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The ensemble cast of ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’ stands together and Wonka motions with his cane.

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Dorothy, played by Judy Garland, holds Toto while smiling in ‘The Wizard of Oz’.

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Elliott, played by Henry Thomas, bikes with E.T. in his bicycle basket in ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’.

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Luke Skywalker, played by Mark Hamill, looks out at the sunset in ‘Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope’.

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