Sometimes, people want to see a happy ending in movies.
FromGiuseppe Tornatore’sCinema ParadisotoFrank Capra’sIt’s A Wonderful Life, here are the ten most uplifting and iconic movie finales.
After some hesitation, Truman smiles up at the screen and bids farewell to Christof with his signature catchphrase.
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8’E.
T. The Extra-Terrestrialis one of the most iconic andrewatchable movies of the 1980s.
As the story progresses, E.T.
and Elliot form a connection that evolves into a genuinely tender friendship.
’s ship returns to finally bring him home.
This is a crowd-pleasing, triumphant ending to an already enjoyable film.
A farm boy from a desert planet becomes an unlikely hero in the fight against the oppressive Galactic Empire.
As he learns about the mystical Force, he discovers his destiny and the true strength within himself.
It’s a beautiful, uplifting conclusion to this mostly tragic story.
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At number one is the finale of Frank Capra’s incredible Christmas masterpiece,It’s A Wonderful Life.
It’s a heartwarming, beautiful ending that has earned a place in cinema history.
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A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet.
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A poor but hopeful boy seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory.
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Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron’s army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring.
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A farm boy from a desert planet becomes an unlikely hero in the fight against the oppressive Galactic Empire. Guided by a former Jedi Knight and alongside a rebellious princess, a smuggler, and his co-pilot, he embarks on a mission to destroy the Death Star, a massive space station capable of annihilating entire planets. As he learns about the mystical Force, he discovers his destiny and the true strength within himself.
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Over the course of several years, two convicts form a friendship, seeking consolation and, eventually, redemption through basic compassion.
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