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Watchmojo's Top 10 Movies That Became Popular Years Later

These films have aged like a fine wine! For this list, we'll be looking at beloved films that didn't perform well on their initial release. Our countdown includes "Dazed and Confused", "Blade Runner", "It's a Wonderful Life", and more! Which modern film do you think will become a future cult classic?
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