The 50 Best 3-Hour-or-Longer Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes

Mental Floss·Jun 5

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Rotten Tomatoes has compiled a list of the best movies that are three hours or longer. The length of movies appears to be a topic of discussion, with some outlets highlighting the benefits of longer films. It is unclear how this list relates to other recent movie releases or rankings, as some outlets are reporting on box office updates and others are focusing on different types of movie lists.

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