28 movies to watch on a plane when you just want popcorn entertainment
June 14, 2019 | News | No Comments
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When you’ve got a few hours up your sleeve, whether on a plane trip to some place incredible, or at home for the day feeling under-the-weather, or even just craving some solid couch time on a rainy Sunday afternoon, but have already seen every single slightly watchable recommendation from your favourite streaming service and iTunes, you need a movie that always delivers enjoyment. Every. Single. Time.
For those hopping on a plane, a tear-jerker is usually a hard no. Sobbing over or in the comfort of your own home is one thing, but shedding major tears in front of the too-close-for-comfort strangers in seats 48C, D, E and F is a level of public discomfort no movie is worth.
Equally, anything with a ton of sex is probably going to land you a few cross glares if not loud comments from families with under-18s in the seats nearby, so and the like are definitely out.
Horror is also best left out, screaming on a plane is going to freak everyone out including the pilot and it’s important the people flying the plane remain calm. Also, watching a horror movie when you’re home alone on a rainy afternoon is probably not best practice if you want to sleep that night.
So, what should be in your sheer escapist enjoyment movie list? Feel-good comedies, rom-coms, sci-fi and action movies, think: , , , , , and .
There is one caveat on the action genre, if your allocated movie-watching time is on a plane, train or bus, best to steer clear of action movies involving modes of transport that you’re currently on; avoid if you’re on the bus and when flying at all costs.
Read on for a list of flicks to watch on a plane, on a day off or just when you have a spare few hours and want to escape into the enjoyable Hollywood popcorn entertainment zone.
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Legally Blonde, 2001
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Just Go with it, 2011
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Game Night, 2018
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This Means War, 2012
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, 2017
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Star Wars, 1977-2019
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Mean Girls, 2004
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Crazy Rich Asians, 2018
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Something’s Gotta Give, 2003
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Father of the Bride, 1991
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The First Wives Club, 1996
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The Princess Bride, 1987
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Couples Retreat, 2009
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The Nice Guys, 2016
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Indiana Jones, 1991-2021
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Crazy, Stupid, Love, 2011
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Always Be My Maybe, 2019
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Sweet Home Alabama, 2002
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Cinderella, 2015
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Date Night, 2010
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Baby Boom, 1987
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Book Club, 2018
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Notting Hill, 1999
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This Is Where I Leave You, 2014
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The Internship, 2013
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Beverly Hills Cop, 1984
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As Good as It Gets, 1997
