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These blockbusters brought us together and gave us the time of our lives. Meet the actors, directors and industry insiders who made them happen.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
The Movies That Made Us is available to stream on Netflix in United States. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
These blockbusters brought us together and gave us the time of our lives. Meet the actors, directors and industry insiders who made them happen.
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Episode 1
Stepping on toes and tangling with rejection, the women behind this "girl's movie" touched millions despite co-star tension and a meager budget.
Guest stars Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Eleanor Bergstein
Episode 2
Mix a "comedy machine" with a novice director. Add a shutdown threat, rotating robbers and terrifying stunts to home in on a ho-ho-ho holiday megahit.
Guest stars Chris Columbus, Devin Ratray, Daniel Stern, John Muto, Raja Gosnell, John Hughes, Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci
Episode 3
A rickety script, tight timeline and effects issues almost busted this comedy. But thanks to Dan Aykroyd and company, the slimy shenanigans took off.
Guest stars Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver, Annie Potts, Rick Moranis
Episode 4
This box office titan took action movies to the next level, decked out with a relatable hero, a humorous rewrite and a well-played “yippee-ki-yay.”
Guest stars Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Donald Ian BlackSelf - Narrator (voice)
Danny WallaceSelf - Narrator (voice)
Chris ColumbusSelf
Devin RatraySelf
Daniel SternSelf
Raja GosnellSelf
John HughesSelf (archive footage)
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