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Best of John Hughes

John Hughes, director and screenwriter, defined the '80s with his teen and family movies. From Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club to Uncle Buck and Home Alone, Hughes' impact on a generation of moviegoers is still relevant today.
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DVD: Home Alone

Movies on DVD

Slapstick family holiday comedy brings the pain.

Release date: 11/10/1990

Age 7+

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DVD: Uncle Buck

Movies on DVD

The Candy man can make this iffy movie taste good.

Release date: 08/26/1999

Age 11+

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DVD: Pretty in Pink

Movies on DVD

Dated, but still fun for teens.

Release date: 06/14/1986

Age 13+

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DVD: Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Movies on DVD

Hilarious comedy classic; language makes it PG-13.

Release date: 06/11/1986

Age 14+

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DVD: Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Movies on DVD

A mismatched duo's homeward bound escapades.

Release date: 7/20/1987

Age 14+

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DVD: Sixteen Candles

Movies on DVD

Racy, drunken, hilarious '80s high school comedy.

Release date: 1/1/1984

Age 15+

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DVD: National Lampoon's Vacation

Movies on DVD

Funny family comedy, but dated and risque.

Release date: 7/29/1983

Age 15+

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