The ELLE.com By-the-Crowd Thanksgiving Movie Suggester

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We've all been there. You've got a motley crew huddled around the TV, one mope on remote control duty, and a million different opinions on what constitutes "the perfect movie." Here, we've taken the guesswork out of the operation by skipping all the "Wait, you've seriously never seen The Shawshank Redemption??!" mumbo jumbo and getting to the "Hey babe, while you're up?" bit. You're welcome!

THE CROWD: Cool Mom, Cool Dad, Siblings, Plus-Ones, Sextaholic Tween Cousins, Aunt Tryptophan
THE FLICK: 22 Jump Street (2014)

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THE REASONING: Unless your parents are ultra conservative or, you know, fuddy duddies, the golden Hill-Tatum chemistry in this still-good remake can cut through most varieties of family tension. (Suggested pairing: Bud Lights.)

THE CROWD: You and Dad THE FLICK: Chef (2014)

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THE REASONING: It's not a perfect movie, but it has its moments. Moments that you and Dad can share while the family dog snores loudly by the fire. (Suggested pairing: An oaky red.)

THE CROWD: You and Mom THE FLICK: Notting Hill (1999)

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THE REASONING: Seen it one million times? Even better. Hugh Grant + Julia Roberts + Foggy London Town + Rhys Ifans + Horse and Hound + "Ain't No Sunshine When She's Gone" = Slam Dunk. Every time.

THE CROWD: Your New Boyfriend’s Uptight-but-Tightly Knit Family THE FLICK: The Apartment (1960)

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THE REASONING: A full-of-gumption, sparkly eyed Shirley MacLaine and an oh-shucks, neurotic Jack Lemmon make for a handsome pair in this charming, sartorially inspiring classic.

THE CROWD: You, Your Girlfriends, A To-Go Bottle of Sauvignon Blanc THE FLICK: Beyond the Lights (2014)

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THE REASONING: Feel like getting out of the house? Grab your best gal pals, a bottle of Sauv B, and some Solo cups, and head to your local cineplex for a well-acted newbie that's as satisfying as the first few pages of a shiny, new Us Weekly.

THE CROWD: You, Grandpa, Uncle Greg, Uncle Greg’s Rando Friend (Optional: Inclement Weather, Brown Liquor) THE FLICK: 12 Angry Men (1957)

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THE REASONING: A masterfully written (and especially timely) film about the influence prejudice and social coercion can have over a hung jury. (Suggested pairing: bourbon.)

THE CROWD: Your Friends From High School With Whom You Share Less and Less These Days THE FLICK: Unfaithful (2002)

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THE REASONING: Talk about an iiiiiiiiice breaker.

THE CROWD: All Ages THE FLICK: The Way, Way Back (2013)

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THE REASONING: A solid, bittersweet, coming-of-age story in which everyone can find bits of their own adolescence.

THE CROWD: All God’s Creatures THE FLICK: The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

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THE REASONING: Wait, you've seriously never seen The Shawshank Redemption??!