The Movies That Made Us

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  • TV-PG
  • 2019
  • 3 Seasons
  • 7.6  (7,359)

The Movies That Made Us is a Netflix original series and documentary that explores the making of some of the most beloved and iconic films of all time. The show is hosted by British comedian and writer Danny Wallace, who takes the audience on a trip down memory lane to revisit the behind-the-scenes drama and challenges that went into making these classic movies. The series was created by Brian Volk-Weiss and is produced by The Nacelle Company.

Each episode of the show focuses on one specific movie and takes an in-depth look at the production process, from the initial idea to the final release of the film. Some of the movies that are covered in the show include Home Alone, Dirty Dancing, Die Hard, and Ghostbusters. These movies are not just classics but have received immense fan following over the decades.

The series is narrated by Donald Ian Black, whose voice adds an air of gravitas to the presentation. There is an excitement about discovering the details behind one

The Movies That Made Us is a series that ran for 3 seasons (16 episodes) between November 29, 2019 and on Netflix

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Elf
8. Elf
October 12, 2021
Despite its gifted cast and wonderland of effects, this endearing Christmas comedy is sold short by the studio -- till it scores big with moviegoers.
Nightmare Before Christmas
7. Nightmare Before Christmas
October 12, 2021
The unlikely holiday classic, and stop-motion first, comes to ghoulish life with persistent vision -- and nimble work by a ragtag bunch of misfits.
Coming to America
6. Coming to America
October 12, 2021
The happily ever after? It's on screen. Behind the scenes, this litigious, loveless foray involved fisticuffs, Nostradamus -- and iconic Black talent.
Aliens
5. Aliens
October 12, 2021
A hard-driving director, stressed crew, great expectations -- and a tiny budget -- made for a difficult birth in the case of this mother of all sequels.
Robocop
4. Robocop
October 12, 2021
A painfully tight suit and budget, a passionate European auteur and on-set tensions fueled this blockbuster takedown of cutthroat corporate America.
A Nightmare on Elm Street
3. A Nightmare on Elm Street
October 12, 2021
With a studio on the line, an imaginative director in the pocket and an actorly demon in tow, this supernatural slasher hit raked in a surreal profit.
Friday the 13th
2. Friday the 13th
October 12, 2021
What began as a bald rip-off made a bloody splash as a splatter classic. Now the unlikely crew spills its guts about the highs, lows and gory effects.
Halloween
1. Halloween
October 12, 2021
It took a young team's blood, sweat and tears -- and a triple-threat visionary -- to make this bloodless yet scarily influential horror masterpiece.
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Where to Watch The Movies That Made Us
The Movies That Made Us is available for streaming on the Netflix website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Movies That Made Us on demand at Netflix.
  • Premiere Date
    November 29, 2019
  • IMDB Rating
    7.6  (7,359)