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Bill Simmons120 tracked appearances · 54 H / 61 C / 5 ties
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THE REWATCHABLES · May 25, 2026
Animal House
A 1978 comedy movie directed by John Landis—and decision no. 109 in the Hanks–Cruise tape.
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Podcast episode#451No. 462 overall
Movie year19781970s release
Tomatometer91%No. 30 of 122 tracked
Roger Ebert4/4Original star rating
State of the raceCruise led by 351–54 · 4 ties
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