A young, orphaned miscreant, a captive whale, and a forklift walk into a bar. Free Willy is born. A mid-Nineties classic about grief, loss, and moral relativism, the film opened the world's eyes to all the good that comes from lying, vandalism, and theft. It’s unbelievably charming, and features a tearjerking Michael Jackson song when you least expect it. Throw on your faded Save the Whales T-shirt and hit up Hyperreal Film Club for a guaranteed cry. – Sarah Andrews
