Ferris Bueller's Day Off(1986) VHS
Matthew Broderick is Ferris, a Chicago high school student who's not going to let a little thing like classes get in the way of his enjoying one fine spring day. High-spirited ``hooky'' comedy from teenmeister John Hughes also stars Mia Sara, Jeffrey Jones. 103 min.
Planes, Trains And Automobiles(1987) VHS
Every holiday traveller's worst nightmares come to life in this comic odyssey from John Hughes. Steve Martin's struggle to get from New York to Chicago for Thanksgiving is made worse by overbearing lout John Candy, whose presence he can't escape. And remember, "Those aren't PILLOWS!" 93 min.
She's Having A Baby(1988) VHS
Those precocious John Hughes teenagers have entered the adult world, with hilarious consequences. Kevin Bacon and Elizabeth McGovern are the newlywed couple who find themselves up against the suburban nesting instinct. With Alec Baldwin, Isabel Lorca. 106 min.
Sixteen Candles(1984) VHS
Molly Ringwald stars as a young girl whose 16th birthday has pretty much been a total disaster--her family forgets the day, a boy at school ignores her, and her only confidant is a classmate known as "the Geek." Anthony Michael Hall, Paul Dooley, John Cusack co-star; John Hughes directs. 93 min.
The Breakfast Club(1985) VHS
Five disparate high school students spend a Saturday detention together, only to learn they have more in common than they thought in this acclaimed ``Little Chill'' from John Hughes. Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald and Ally Sheedy star. 97 min.
Weird Science(1985) VHS
When two high school "nerds" use their computer skills to create a "perfect woman," the results are wacky, wild and weird comedy! Funny teen tale from John Hughes stars Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan-Mitchell Smith and Kelly LeBrock ("The Woman in Red") as their "creature." 94 min.
Uncle Buck(1989) VHS
When they leave town for an extended visit, a staid yuppie couple reluctantly taps the family failure, loud and raunchy Uncle Buck, to babysit their under-nurtured brood in the third extra-large hit from director John Hughes and comedy juggernaut John Candy. Amy Madigan, Jean Louisa Kelly, Macaulay Culkin also star. 100 min.
Curly Sue (Spanish Subtitled Version)(1991) VHS
In English with Spanish subtitles.
Curly Sue(1991) VHS
In this adorable comedy from John Hughes, a cute little girl (Alisan Porter) and her homeless guardian (Jim Belushi) pull off little scams to get money and meals. A career-oriented lawyer (Kelly Lynch) takes them in and soon loses her heart to the endearing pair. 102 min.
The Breakfast Club [DVD](1985) DVD
Uncle Buck [DVD](1989) DVD
Home Alone(1990) VHS
Wild slapstick comedy and sentiment highlight the adventures of 10-year-old Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) as he tries to protect his house from a pair of ornery burglars after he's been mistakenly left behind by his family, who are on their way to Paris for Christmas vacation. Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O'Hara and John Heard star in this smash hit from John Hughes and Chris Columbus. 100 min.
Home Alone (Spanish Subtitled Version)(1990) VHS
In English with Spanish subtitles.
Home Alone 2: Lost In New York(1992) VHS
Macaulay Culkin returns in the role of Kevin McCallister, the irascible youngster who can't stay out of trouble. This time he's alone in Manhattan when family vacation plans go awry again, and before long Culkin is living it up at a posh hotel, matching wits with the snobby staff, and squaring off again against hapless crooks Daniel Stern and Joe Pesci. With Tim Curry, Catherine O'Hara. 120 min.
Home Alone 2: Lost In New York (Spanish Language Version)(1992) VHS
Dubbed in Spanish.
Home Alone 3(1997) VHS
A new kid and some new crooks add up to another round of hilarious home-defense hi-jinks, as suburban Chicago youngster Alex D. Linz comes up with some ingenious gimmicks to foil a group of industrial spies who are after a stolen computer chip hidden inside Linz's toy car. Lenny Von Dohlen, Olek Krupa, David Thornton also star. 102 min.
Home Alone 3 (Spanish Language Version)(1997) VHS
Dubbed in Spanish.
Home Alone Triple Pack [DVD] DVD
Includes "Home Alone," "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" and "Home Alone 3."
Home Alone Triple Pack Movie Collection VHS
All three "Home Alone" comedies are also available in a boxed gift set.
Home Alone [DVD](1990) DVD
Home Alone 2: Lost In New York [DVD](1992) DVD
Home Alone 3 [DVD](1997) DVD
National Lampoon's Vacation [DVD](1983) DVD
Join Chevy Chase and family on a madcap vacation trek through the U.S. On this trip, everything happens: cars go out of control, beautiful model Christie Brinkley shows up, along with John Candy, and relatives prove weirder than you'd ever think. Beverly D'Angelo, Imogene Coca, Randy Quaid. 93 min. Standard; English soundtrack; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; theatrical trailer; scene access.
National Lampoon's Vacation(1983) VHS
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation [DVD](1989) DVD
It's hilarious holiday havoc for Chevy Chase and his brood, as the Griswolds' plans for an old-fashioned family Christmas go up in smoke (just like their cat!) when a horde of boorish relatives descend upon their home. Comedic carol of calamities also stars Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid, Brian Doyle-Murray, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Juliette Lewis. 97 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English, French, Spanish; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; theatrical trailers; scene access.
National Lampoon's European Vacation [DVD](1989) DVD
The Griswold family is off on another hilarious holiday, and while America is safe, the Old World may never recover! Watch as Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo and their kids raise havoc from London to Rome on a wacky continental comedy trip. 94 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English, French; Subtitles: Chinese, English, French, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai; audio commentary; theatrical trailer.
National Lampoon's European Vacation(1985) VHS
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation(1989) VHS
Pretty In Pink(1986) VHS
Molly Ringwald and Andrew McCarthy are star-crossed high school lovers from opposite sides of the track. Will their romance survive peer pressure in time for the prom? Seriocomedy written by John Hughes co-stars Jon Cryer as Ringwald's best friend; with Annie Potts, Harry Dean Stanton. 96 min.
Mr. Mom [DVD](1983) DVD
What happens when husband Michael Keaton loses his job and wife Teri Garr has to go to work, leaving him with the housework, the neighbors and the kids? Find out in this winning comedy, filled with nutty situations that'll leave you laughing until your toast burns. With Martin Mull, Ann Jillian, Christopher Lloyd. 90 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English mono; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish; scene access.
Mr. Mom(1983) VHS
National Lampoon's Class Reunion [DVD](1982) DVD
Lampoon alumnus John Hughes scripted this slasher film parody set in a 10-year high school reunion where the class jocks, jerks, sweethearts and perverts are all in attendance...and all dropping like flies! Gerrit Graham, Michael Lerner, Shelley Smith, Stephen Furst star, with a cameo by Chuck Berry. 86 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English; scene access.
National Lampoon's Class Reunion(1982) VHS
Some Kind Of Wonderful(1987) VHS
Engaging teen comedy/drama as only John Hughes can serve it up, concerning a love triangle between a sensitive young outsider (Eric Stoltz), the rich girl he's got a crush on (Lea Thompson), and the tomboy who's carrying a torch for him (Mary Stuart Masterson). 93 min.
Nate And Hayes(1983) VHS
An old-time swashbuckler, filled with daring fights, colorful characters and dangerous escapes, as a missionary teams up with a soldier of fortune to rescue his fiancee, who's been kidnapped by pirates. Tommy Lee Jones, Michael O'Keefe, Jenny Seagrove star. 100 min.
The Great Outdoors [DVD](1988) DVD
When John Candy takes his family up to the woods for a peaceful vacation, he doesn't count on the obnoxious clan of brother-in-law Dan Aykroyd tagging along. Stephanie Faracy, Chris Young and Annette Bening co-star. 91 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby Surround, French; Subtitles: English, Spanish; theatrical trailer; scene access.
The Great Outdoors(1988) VHS
Only The Lonely(1991) VHS
A charming romantic comedy with some serious moments from the "Home Alone" team of Chris Columbus and John Hughes. John Candy is an unmarried Chicago cop who falls for a lonely mortuary cosmetician (Ally Sheedy). Humor and problems arise when Candy's acerbic Irish mother (played by Maureen O'Hara, in her first screen role in 20 years) intervenes. Anthony Quinn, James Belushi co-star. 102 min.
Career Opportunities [DVD](1991) DVD
John Hughes wrote and produced this comedy about a young man who takes a job as a department store custodian and gets locked in his first night on the job. He soon discovers that the town beauty has been locked in, too, and the two go on a storewide romp before two crooks arrive on the scene. Frank Whaley, Jennifer Connelly and William Forsythe star. 83 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English 2.0; Subtitles: French, Spanish; production notes; web links; scene access.
Career Opportunities(1991) VHS
Dutch(1991) VHS
Ed O'Neill ("Married...With Children") is Dutch Dooley, a working-class guy whose task is to pick up his girlfriend's arrogant, upper-class son from an Atlanta boarding school and drive him home to Chicago. Sparks and laughs fly during this hilarious road trip from producer John Hughes. JoBeth Williams, Ethan Randall co-star. 107 min.
Beethoven(1992) VHS
He's a loveable, huggable, somewhat klutzy St. Bernard that everyone in the family loves...except daddy Charles Grodin, who keeps fighting a losing battle to get rid of the monstrous pooch. Will Beethoven be able to win him over by saving the family and stopping the scheme of a nasty veterinarian? Dean Jones and Bonnie Hunt co-star. 87 min.
Beethoven (Spanish Language Version)(1992) VHS
Dubbed in Spanish.
Beethoven's 2nd(1993) VHS
Everyone's favorite trouble-prone St. Bernard is back, and this time he's bringing the family with him! The doggone delightful follow-up to the hit comedy finds Beethoven in love and playing proud papa to a litter of puppies, much to the consternation of Charles Grodin and the delight of his kids. With Bonnie Hunt, Debi Mazar, Chris Penn. 89 min.
Beethoven's 2nd (Spanish Language Version)(1993) VHS
Dubbed in Spanish.
Beethoven's 3rd(2000) VHS
Judge Reinhold, Julia Sweeney and their children find their peaceful vacation plans turned upside-down when the slobbering Saint Bernard named Beethoven enters their lives. The pooch keeps getting into trouble, but he sure comes in handy when some nasty crooks try to dupe Reinhold and his family. Frank Gorshin and Jamie Marsh also star. 99 min.
Beethoven's 4th(2001) VHS
Beethoven rolls over once again, this time switching places with a pampered look-alike pooch from a wealthy family. Thanks to his irascible antics, Beethoven forces his "owners" to pay more attention to their neglected daughter, but there's trouble when dognappers target the rich home and get the unpredictable Beethoven instead. Judge Reinhold, Julia Sweeney and Dr. Joyce Brothers star. 93 min.
Beethoven [DVD](1992) DVD
Beethoven's 2nd [DVD](1993) DVD
Beethoven's 3rd [DVD](2000) DVD
Beethoven's 4th [DVD](2001) DVD
Dennis The Menace(1993) VHS
The irascible comic-strip tike who can't stop getting into everyone's hair makes it to the big screen in this slapstick-happy farce from producer John Hughes. While staying with Mr. Wilson (Walter Matthau), Dennis (Mason Gamble) is kidnapped by a sinister thief named Switchblade Sam (Christopher Lloyd). With Lea Thompson, Joan Plowright. 96 min.
Dennis The Menace (Spanish Subtitled Version)(1993) VHS
In English with Spanish subtitles.
Baby's Day Out (Spanish Subtitled Version)(1994) VHS
In English with Spanish subtitles.
Baby's Day Out [DVD](1994) DVD
In this John Hughes production, an infant named Bink eludes a group of ornery kidnappers while crawling across the city of Chicago and finding adventure and comedy at every turn. Joe Mantegna, Joe Pantoliano, Lara Flynn Boyle, and Delaware's Adam and Jacob Worton star. 99 min. Widescreen (Enhanced) and Standard; Soundtracks: English 5.1 Dolby Surround, Dolby Surround, French Dolby Surround; Subtitles: English, Spanish; theatrical trailer; featurette; audio commentary; interactive menus.
Baby's Day Out(1994) VHS
Miracle On 34th Street [DVD](1994) DVD
What happens when a department store Santa Claus claims to be the genuine article? Richard Attenborough is the jolly Kris Kringle who teaches those around him a lesson in Christmas spirit in this colorful updating of the beloved Yuletide story. With Elizabeth Perkins, Dylan McDermott, Mara Wilson. 113 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English 5.1 and Dolby Surround, French; Subtitles: English, Spanish; theatrical trailer, TV spots; scene access.
Miracle On 34th Street(1994) VHS
101 Dalmatians(1996) VHS
The Disney animated classic gets a hit live-action reworking with Glenn Close as the flamboyant Cruella De Vil, an evil fashion mogul looking for the perfect fur coat and setting her sights on canine couple Pongo and Perdita's spotted litter. Jeff Daniels and Joely Richardson co-star as the dogs' human owners. 103 min.
101 Dalmatians (Spanish Language Version)(1996) VHS
Dubbed in Spanish.
Flubber [DVD](1997) DVD
Robin Williams bounces into the "Absent-Minded Professor" role first played by Fred MacMurray in an energetic and effects-filled remake of the Disney favorite. Williams' creation of a high-energy, gravity-defying goo with a mind of its own could save the college where he and long-suffering fiancee Marcia Gay Harden work, but a crooked businessman will stop at nothing to learn the secret of Flubber for himself. Christopher McDonald, Raymond Barry also star. 94 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks: English Dolby 5.1, Spanish Dolby stereo, French Dolby stereo; interactive menus; theatrical trailer; scene access.
Flubber(1997) VHS
Reach The Rock(1999) VHS
Former teen scene specialist John Hughes ("Pretty in Pink") penned this story of rebellious 21-year-old Alessandro Nivola and his relationship with police sergeant William Sadler. After he's thrown into prison for breaking a storefront window, Nivola tries to get the best of the lawman and his deputy. Karen Sillas and Bruce Norris also star. 100 min.
Just Visiting [DVD](2001) DVD
A remake of the 1993 French hit "Les Visiteurs," this fish-out-of-water farce follows medieval knight Jean Reno and assistant Christian Clavier (who starred in the original) as they're sent to modern-day Chicago by sorcerer Malcolm McDowell. While in the Windy City, the duo have trouble adapting to contemporary life, and when they learn that Christina Applegate, Reno's descendant, is about to be duped by her boyfriend, it's "En garde!" to stop him. With Tara Reid, Matthew Ross and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras. 88 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby 5.1; "making of" featurette; theatrical trailer; scene access.
Just Visiting(2001) VHS
New Port South [DVD](2000) DVD
A Chicago high school student and his friends take a tip from a former student's actions and stage a protest against their oppressive faculty by plastering magazine collages throughout the institution. But as their rebellion gains followers, leader Blake Shields takes his plans too far and begins to sound like some of the administrators he abhors. With Todd Field, Will Estes and Melissa George; penned by James Hughes, son of "The Breakfast Club" creator John Hughes. 101 min.
New Port South(2001) VHS