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DVD: Gone With the Wind

Movies on DVD

Still one of Hollywood's best sweeping epics.

Release date: 1/1/1939

Age 10+

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DVD: Dances with Wolves

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A grand, sweeping journey of the heart.

Release date: 11/17/1990

Age 13+

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DVD: Forrest Gump

Movies on DVD

Moving and wonderful, but parent preview a good idea.

Release date: 5/13/2002

Age 13+

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DVD: Lawrence of Arabia

Movies on DVD

Mature teens will appreciate this gripping epic.

Release date: 1/1/1962

Age 13+

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DVD: Spartacus

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Thrilling epic is too intense for the youngest.

Release date: 1/1/1950

Age 13+

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DVD: Gladiator

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Really excellent but really violent Oscar winner.

Release date: 05/05/2000

Age 15+

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DVD: Glory

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Excellent Civil War movie for mature teens.

Release date: 12/15/1989

Age 15+

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DVD: The Patriot

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Many graphic battle scenes, not for all teens.

Release date: 6/28/2000

Age 15+

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DVD: Braveheart

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Mel Gibson's Oscared, bloody Scottish spectacle.

Release date: 08/29/1995

Age 16+

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DVD: My Family (Mi Familia)

Movies on DVD

Epic, dramatic tale of a Mexican-American family.

Release date: 5/3/1997

Age 16+

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