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  1. On This Day: July 1, 1984 - PG-13 Rating Introduced by the MPAA

    On This Day: July 1, 1984 - PG-13 Rating Introduced by the MPAA

    On this day July 1, 1984, the Motion Picture Association of America officially introduced the PG-13 rating, creating a new category between PG and R. The decision came after growing concerns from parents and critics that certain films were too intense for children but not graphic enough for an R...
  2. On This Day: June 30, 1989 - Great Balls of Fire Premieres in Theaters

    On This Day: June 30, 1989 - Great Balls of Fire Premieres in Theaters

    On this day June 30, 1989, Great Balls of Fire premiered in theaters, bringing the wild life of rock and roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis to the big screen. Directed by Jim McBride, the film starred Dennis Quaid as the flamboyant piano pioneer alongside Winona Ryder, Alec Baldwin, and Trey Wilson...
  3. On This Day: June 30, 1989 - The Karate Kid Part III Premieres in Theaters

    On This Day: June 30, 1989 - The Karate Kid Part III Premieres in Theaters

    On this day June 30, 1989, The Karate Kid Part III premiered in theaters, continuing the story of Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi. The third installment brought Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita back to the big screen as Daniel faced a new threat from the past with the return of John Kreese and the...
  4. On This Day: June 29 1987 - The Living Daylights Premieres in Theaters

    On This Day: June 29 1987 - The Living Daylights Premieres in Theaters

    On this day June 29 1987, The Living Daylights premiered in theaters, introducing Timothy Dalton in his debut as James Bond. Directed by John Glen, the film followed Agent 007 as he uncovered a complex arms dealing plot that led him from Eastern Europe to the deserts of Afghanistan. With a...
  5. On This Day: June 29 1984 - Cannonball Run II Premieres in Theaters

    On This Day: June 29 1984 - Cannonball Run II Premieres in Theaters

    On this day June 29 1984, Cannonball Run II premiered in theaters. Directed by Hal Needham, the star packed sequel continued the high speed comedy chaos of the original film. Burt Reynolds returned alongside Dom DeLuise, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr., with an expanded cast that included Frank...
  6. On This Day: June 29 1988 - Coming to America Premieres in Theaters

    On This Day: June 29 1988 - Coming to America Premieres in Theaters

    On this day June 29 1988, Coming to America premiered in theaters. Directed by John Landis, the comedy starred Eddie Murphy as Prince Akeem, a wealthy African royal who travels to Queens New York in search of true love. Arsenio Hall co starred, with both actors playing multiple characters in a...
  7. On This Day: June 29 1984 - Conan the Destroyer Premieres in Theaters

    On This Day: June 29 1984 - Conan the Destroyer Premieres in Theaters

    On this day June 29 1984, Conan the Destroyer premiered in theaters. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as the iconic sword swinging warrior, the film was the sequel to the 1982 hit Conan the Barbarian and continued the adventures of the powerful Cimmerian in a world of magic, monsters, and brutal...
  8. On This Day: June 29 1984 - Bachelor Party Premieres in Theaters

    On This Day: June 29 1984 - Bachelor Party Premieres in Theaters

    On this day June 29 1984, the outrageous comedy Bachelor Party premiered in theaters. Starring Tom Hanks in one of his earliest leading roles, the film followed a soon to be groom whose friends throw him a wild and out of control party just days before his wedding. Directed by Neal Israel, the...
  9. On This Day: June 28 1985 - St. Elmo’s Fire Premieres in Theaters

    On This Day: June 28 1985 - St. Elmo’s Fire Premieres in Theaters

    On this day June 28 1985, St. Elmo’s Fire premiered in theaters, bringing together a cast of rising young stars who would soon be known as part of the Brat Pack. The film followed a group of recent college graduates as they navigated adulthood, relationships, and ambition in Washington D.C. The...
  10. On This Day: June 27 1986 - Running Scared Premieres in Theaters

    On This Day: June 27 1986 - Running Scared Premieres in Theaters

    On this day June 27 1986, the action comedy Running Scared premiered in theaters. Directed by Peter Hyams, the film starred Gregory Hines and Billy Crystal as two wisecracking Chicago cops looking to retire but forced to take down a dangerous drug dealer played by Jimmy Smits. The movie blended...
  11. On This Day: June 27 1986 - American Anthem Premieres in Theaters

    On This Day: June 27 1986 - American Anthem Premieres in Theaters

    On this day June 27 1986, the gymnastics drama American Anthem premiered in theaters. Directed by Albert Magnoli, the film starred Olympic gymnast Mitch Gaylord and actress Janet Jones in a story centered around ambition, competition, and personal growth in the world of elite gymnastics...
  12. On This Day: June 27 1986 - Labyrinth Premieres in Theaters

    On This Day: June 27 1986 - Labyrinth Premieres in Theaters

    On this day June 27 1986, Labyrinth premiered in theaters. Directed by Jim Henson and executive produced by George Lucas, this fantasy adventure blended puppetry, practical effects, and music into one of the most imaginative films of the decade. Starring David Bowie as Jareth the Goblin King...
  13. On This Day: June 27 1986 - Ruthless People Premieres in Theaters

    On This Day: June 27 1986 - Ruthless People Premieres in Theaters

    On this day June 27 1986, the dark comedy Ruthless People premiered in theaters. Directed by the trio of Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, the film brought together outrageous characters, fast pacing, and twisted humor into one of the most unique comedies of the decade. Starring...
  14. On This Day: June 26, 1980 - Nobody’s Perfect Premieres on ABC

    On This Day: June 26, 1980 - Nobody’s Perfect Premieres on ABC

    On this day June 26, 1980, the short lived sitcom Nobody’s Perfect premiered on ABC. The series followed a clumsy and well meaning British detective who joins a California police department, creating a culture clash that led to comedic misunderstandings and awkward encounters. Despite the...
  15. On This Day: June 26, 1987 - Straight to Hell Premieres in Theaters

    On This Day: June 26, 1987 - Straight to Hell Premieres in Theaters

    On this day June 26, 1987, the cult film Straight to Hell premiered in theaters. Directed by Alex Cox, the film starred Sy Richardson, Joe Strummer, Dick Rude, and Courtney Love in a surreal spaghetti western style story about hitmen hiding out in a bizarre desert town ruled by coffee addicted...
  16. On This Day: June 26, 1985 - Pale Rider Premieres in Theaters

    On This Day: June 26, 1985 - Pale Rider Premieres in Theaters

    On this day June 26, 1985, Pale Rider premiered in theaters. Directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, the film marked his return to the Western genre with a mysterious story about a lone preacher who comes to the aid of gold prospectors threatened by a powerful mining company. With a budget of...
  17. On This Day: June 26, 1981 - Dragonslayer Premieres in Theaters

    On This Day: June 26, 1981 - Dragonslayer Premieres in Theaters

    On this day June 26, 1981, Dragonslayer premiered in theaters. Directed by Matthew Robbins and starring Peter MacNicol, Ralph Richardson, John Hallam, and Caitlin Clarke, the film brought a darker and more realistic tone to the fantasy genre. It told the story of a young sorcerer’s apprentice...
  18. On This Day: June 26, 1981 - The Great Muppet Caper Premieres in Theaters

    On This Day: June 26, 1981 - The Great Muppet Caper Premieres in Theaters

    On this day June 26, 1981, The Great Muppet Caper premiered in theaters. Directed by Jim Henson, the film followed Kermit, Fozzie, and Gonzo as reporters on assignment in London, trying to solve the mystery of a stolen diamond. Filled with musical numbers, celebrity cameos, and the signature...
  19. On This Day: June 26, 1987 - Dragnet Premieres in Theaters

    On This Day: June 26, 1987 - Dragnet Premieres in Theaters

    On this day June 26, 1987, Dragnet premiered in theaters, bringing a comedic twist to the classic television series of the same name. Starring Dan Aykroyd as the by the book Joe Friday and Tom Hanks as the laid back Pep Streebek, the film updated the familiar police procedural with 80s flair...
  20. On This Day: June 26, 1987 - Full Metal Jacket Premieres in Theaters

    On This Day: June 26, 1987 - Full Metal Jacket Premieres in Theaters

    On this day June 26, 1987, Stanley Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket premiered in theaters. Starring Matthew Modine and Adam Baldwin, the film delivered a brutal and thought provoking look at the Vietnam War through Kubrick’s signature lens. Divided into two stark halves, the story begins with Marine...
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