# Movie Marathon (Part 2)

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-2/938801>\
**Category:** Thread Games\
**Created:** [March 26, 2021, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-2/938801 "2021-03-26T22:06:05Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-2/938801/6363 "2022-08-31T01:15:52Z")

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**Six-Syllable Film Titles**

1. Little Shop of Horrors
2. Inglourious Basterds
3. Return of the Jedi
4. The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)
5. Raiders of the Lost Ark
6. Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan
7. Mississippi Burning

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**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-2/938801/6364 "2022-08-31T01:40:23Z")

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**Six-Syllable Film Titles**

1. Little Shop of Horrors
2. Inglourious Basterds
3. Return of the Jedi
4. The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)
5. Raiders of the Lost Ark
6. Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan
7. Mississippi Burning
8. A Fistful of Dollars

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**Author:** ![Skunkdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skunkdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skunkdog)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-2/938801/6365 "2022-08-31T06:20:25Z")

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**Six-Syllable Film Titles**

1. Little Shop of Horrors
2. Inglourious Basterds
3. Return of the Jedi
4. The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)
5. Raiders of the Lost Ark
6. Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan
7. Mississippi Burning
8. A Fistful of Dollars
9. Back to the Future 2

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**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-2/938801/6366 "2022-08-31T07:02:33Z")

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**Six-Syllable Film Titles**

1. Little Shop of Horrors
2. Inglourious Basterds
3. Return of the Jedi
4. The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)
5. Raiders of the Lost Ark
6. Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan
7. Mississippi Burning
8. A Fistful of Dollars
9. Back to the Future 2  
10: Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Dare we go further? Let’s give it a try:

**Seven-Syllable Film Titles**

1. The Hunt for Red October

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**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 8:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-2/938801/6367 "2022-08-31T08:21:39Z")

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**Seven-Syllable Film Titles**

1. The Hunt for Red October
2. The Grand Budapest Hotel

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**Author:** ![dirtball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dirtball/32/18772_2.png) [@dirtball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dirtball)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 10:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-2/938801/6368 "2022-08-31T10:14:41Z")

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**Seven-Syllable Film Titles**

1. The Hunt for Red October
2. The Grand Budapest Hotel
3. The Falcon and the Snowman

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**Author:** ![Bayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bayaker/32/3454_2.png) [@Bayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bayaker)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 11:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-2/938801/6369 "2022-08-31T11:07:19Z")

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**Seven-Syllable Film Titles**

1. The Hunt for Red October
2. The Grand Budapest Hotel
3. The Falcon and the Snowman
4. The Bridge on the River Kwai

> [@Gyrate](#):
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> > [@Bayaker](#):
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> > Sounds like five to me. Are you, perhaps pronouncing _Little_ as _Li’l_ ?
> 
> Lit-tle Shop Of Hor-rors. Six syllables.
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> Fine. Let’s do it.

Mea culpa.

Why yes, I _am_ an idiot 🤦‍♂️

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**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-2/938801/6370 "2022-08-31T11:44:52Z")

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You’re not alone! That’s what I get for correcting someone. Gaudere’s Law and all that…

**Seven-Syllable Film Titles**

1. The Hunt for Red October
2. The Grand Budapest Hotel
3. The Falcon and the Snowman
4. The Bridge on the River Kwai
5. The Fast and the Furious

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**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-2/938801/6371 "2022-08-31T12:36:20Z")

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**Seven-Syllable Film Titles**

1. The Hunt for Red October
2. The Grand Budapest Hotel
3. The Falcon and the Snowman
4. The Bridge on the River Kwai
5. The Fast and the Furious
6. There’s Something About Mary

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**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-2/938801/6372 "2022-08-31T12:41:03Z")

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**Seven-Syllable Film Titles**

1. The Hunt for Red October
2. The Grand Budapest Hotel
3. The Falcon and the Snowman
4. The Bridge on the River Kwai
5. The Fast and the Furious
6. There’s Something About Mary
7. Bridge Over The River Kwai

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**Author:** ![Gyrate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gyrate/32/3588_2.png) [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-2/938801/6373 "2022-08-31T13:01:34Z")

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**Seven-Syllable Film Titles**

1. The Hunt for Red October
2. The Grand Budapest Hotel
3. The Falcon and the Snowman
4. The Bridge on the River Kwai
5. The Fast and the Furious
6. There’s Something About Mary
7. Lawrence of Arabia

“The Bridge On The River Kwai” is already at #4 so I’ve replaced #7.

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**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-2/938801/6374 "2022-08-31T14:11:04Z")

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**Seven-Syllable Film Titles**

1. The Hunt for Red October
2. The Grand Budapest Hotel
3. The Falcon and the Snowman
4. The Bridge on the River Kwai
5. The Fast and the Furious
6. There’s Something About Mary
7. Lawrence of Arabia
8. Bohemian Rhapsody

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**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-2/938801/6375 "2022-08-31T14:58:34Z")

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**Seven-Syllable Film Titles**

1. The Hunt for Red October
2. The Grand Budapest Hotel
3. The Falcon and the Snowman
4. The Bridge on the River Kwai
5. The Fast and the Furious
6. There’s Something About Mary
7. Lawrence of Arabia
8. Bohemian Rhapsody
9. Tammy and the Bachelor

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**Author:** ![Cardigan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cardigan/32/187_2.png) [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-2/938801/6376 "2022-08-31T15:01:38Z")

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**Seven-Syllable Film Titles**

1. The Hunt for Red October
2. The Grand Budapest Hotel
3. The Falcon and the Snowman
4. The Bridge on the River Kwai
5. The Fast and the Furious
6. There’s Something About Mary
7. Lawrence of Arabia
8. Bohemian Rhapsody
9. Tammy and the Bachelor
10. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace

**Time Travel**

1. Bill & Teds Excellent Adventure

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**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-2/938801/6377 "2022-08-31T15:02:06Z")

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**Time Travel**

1. Bill & Teds Excellent Adventure
2. Avengers: Endgame

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**Author:** ![Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.winston_oboogie/32/2945_2.png) [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Winston_OBoogie)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-2/938801/6378 "2022-08-31T15:04:47Z")

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**Time Travel**

1. Bill & Teds Excellent Adventure
2. Avengers: Endgame
3. Hot Tub Time Machine

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**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-2/938801/6379 "2022-08-31T15:19:32Z")

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**Time Travel**

1. Bill & Teds Excellent Adventure
2. Avengers: Endgame
3. Hot Tub Time Machine
4. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

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**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-2/938801/6380 "2022-08-31T15:38:56Z")

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**Time Travel**

1. Bill & Teds Excellent Adventure
2. Avengers: Endgame
3. Hot Tub Time Machine
4. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
5. Time Bandits

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**Author:** ![Bayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bayaker/32/3454_2.png) [@Bayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bayaker)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-2/938801/6381 "2022-08-31T15:44:27Z")

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**Time Travel**

1. Bill & Teds Excellent Adventure
2. Avengers: Endgame
3. Hot Tub Time Machine
4. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
5. Time Bandits
6. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court

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**Author:** ![dirtball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dirtball/32/18772_2.png) [@dirtball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dirtball)\
**Post date:** [August 31, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-marathon-part-2/938801/6382 "2022-08-31T16:08:45Z")

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**Time Travel**

1. Bill & Teds Excellent Adventure
2. Avengers: Endgame
3. Hot Tub Time Machine
4. Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
5. Time Bandits
6. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court
7. Primer

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