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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
Vroom or bust: It took a sweet ride and a rising star — or two — to build a blockbuster from a half-baked idea and the ashes of multiple flops.
Directed by Brian Volk-WeissGuest stars Bob Gale, Frank Price, Neil Canton, Claudia Wells, Jane Feinberg
Episode 2
Turning an unknown into a superstar and revamping the rom-com rules amid many rewrites, this megahit's success still leaves insiders pretty shocked.
Directed by Brian Volk-WeissGuest stars Jason Alexander, Laura San Giacomo, Héctor Elizondo, J.F. Lawton, Gary W. Goldstein, Dori Berinstein, Priscilla Nedd-Friendly, Kathleen Marshall
Episode 3
Crunch the numbers, then make way for a chubby T. rex and visual effects bad boys. This box office heavyweight disrupted the way movies are made.
Guest stars Sam Neill
Episode 4
Life is like a box of chocolates — or a charming script unearthed by chance. Despite casting and budget woes, this humble tale became a '90s classic.
Directed by Brian Volk-WeissGuest stars Gary Sinise, Michael Conner Humphreys, Josue Barron
Episode information updated Sep 16, 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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