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The 16 best movies coming to Netflix in June

Jason Guerrasio   

The 16 best movies coming to Netflix in June
"Mean Girls."Paramount Pictures
  • Here are the best movies hitting Netflix in June.
  • Check out "Mean Girls," "Dunkirk," "The Breakfast Club," and the original "Dune."

"The Breakfast Club" (June 1)

"The Breakfast Club" (June 1)
(L-R) Judd Nelson, Emilio Estevez, Ally Sheedy, Molly Ringwald, and Anthony Michael Hall in "The Breakfast Club."      Universal

Return to high school in the 1980s where the hair was wild, the music was filled with angst, and the Brat Pack ruled the movies.

Writer-director John Hughes uses his unique mix of comedy and drama to tap into what teens were all about back then as we follow a group of students as they serve detention on a Saturday.

"Dune" (June 1)

"Dune" (June 1)
Sting in "Dune."      Universal Pictures

Before going to see the conclusion of Denis Villeneuve's epic adaptation of the classic Frank Herbert novel, you have to check out the original big-screen version.

Director David Lynch takes some major liberties from the book to create a bizarro version of this beloved sci-fi tale.

"Funny People" (June 1)

"Funny People" (June 1)
(L-R) Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen in "Funny People."      Universal

Judd Apatow wrote and directed this underrated comedy.

Adam Sandler plays an egotistical comic who thinks he's dying and tries to fix some of the wrongs in his life with the help of an aspiring comic (Seth Rogen) who he takes under his wing.

"Groundhog Day" (June 1)

"Groundhog Day" (June 1)
Bill Murray in "Groundhog Day."      Columbia Pictures

This beloved comedy stars Bill Murray as a rude weather man who find himself repeating the same day over and over again. Hilarity ensues.

"How High" (June 1)

"How High" (June 1)
(L-R) Method Man and Redman in "How High."      Universal

One of the best stoner movies ever made (yes, you read that right), Method Man and Redman are hilarious as two guys who get into Harvard thanks to smoking a special cannabis that contains the ashes of their best friend, making him come back as a ghost who helps them ace all their tests.

"The Italian Job" (June 1)

"The Italian Job" (June 1)
Mark Wahlberg and Charlize Theron in "The Italian Job."      Paramount

This remake of the 1969 Michael Caine movie stars Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Edward Norton, and Jason Statham as a group of thieves who team up to steal gold from a former colleague who double-crossed them.

If you're looking for a movie with a lot of car chases and stunts (that's not called "Fast and Furious"), this is it.

"Jarhead" (June 1)

"Jarhead" (June 1)
Jake Gyllenhaal in "Jarhead."      Universal Pictures

If you liked Jake Gyllenhaal in the recent Guy Ritchie movie "The Covenant," then definitely check out this 2005 movie in which Gyllenhaal plays a Marine serving in the Persian Gulf War.

"Magic Mike" (June 1)

"Magic Mike" (June 1)
(L-R) Alex Pettyfer and Channing Tatum in "Magic Mike."      Warner Bros. Pictures

Check out the movie that launched the unlikely franchise of male strippers trying to find themselves.

Here, Channing Tatum leads an all-star cast made up of Matthew McConaughey, Joe Manganiello, and Matt Bomer as they bring some adult entertainment to the ladies of Florida.

"Mean Girls" (June 1)

"Mean Girls" (June 1)
(L-R) Amanda Seyfried, Rachel McAdams, and Lacey Chabert in "Mean Girls."      "Mean Girls"/Paramount Pictures

If "The Breakfast Club" is a little too, um, vintage for you, here's a high-school movie that's a little more modern.

This beloved classic follows Lindsay Lohan as a new girl at school who infiltrates the cool girls' clique.

"Spider-Man" (June 1)

"Spider-Man" (June 1)
Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in "Spider-Man."      Columbia Pictures

Check out all three movies from the Tobey Maguire era of the "Spider-Man" franchise.

"Stuart Little" (June 1)

"Stuart Little" (June 1)
Michael J. Fox is the voice of "Stuart Little."      Sony Pictures

The beloved character from the children's novel is brought to CGI life in this great movie in which Stuart (voiced by Michael J. Fox) finds a family.

The sequel is also available on the streamer.

"Terminator 2: Judgement Day" (June 1)

"Terminator 2: Judgement Day" (June 1)
Arnold Schwarzenegger in "Terminator 2: Judgement Day."      TriStar Pictures

One of the rare sequels that's better than the original, James Cameron and Arnold Schwarzenegger returned to the franchise that made them both famous and created a movie that stretched the limits of CGI at the time.

The sequel also boasts a great story that the franchise has never been able to top.

"Arnold" (June 7)

"Arnold" (June 7)
Arnold Schwarzenegger.      Jack Mitchell/Getty

When you're done watching "T2," check out this three-part docuseries on Schwarzenegger that looks at his life and career.

From dominating the body-building scene to his unlikely career changes to acting and politics (with a few controversies along the way), this delivers an honest take on the superstar.

"Dunkirk" (June 12)

"Dunkirk" (June 12)
Christopher Nolan's "Dunkirk."      Warner Bros.

Christopher Nolan examines the historic evacuation of World War II at Dunkirk from the land, sea, and air in this remarkable war movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

"Extraction 2" (June 16)

"Extraction 2" (June 16)
Chris Hemsworth in "Extraction 2."      Jason Boland/Netflix

Following the popular first movie, Chris Hemsworth returns for more action, butt-kicking, and smoldering looks.

"Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators" (June 28)

"Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators" (June 28)
"American Gladiators."      Tony Duffy /Allsport / Getty Images

Here we get an inside look at the rise and fall of one of the most popular TV shows of the 1990s.

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