Top 5 longest movies in history that surprise viewers

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08-05-2023 cookie

In addition to short films, many films have a long story line that attracts viewers for many years. There are even people who spend their whole lives not waiting for the ending of the movie they watch. Below we will summarize to readers the top 5 longest movies in history that still make a deep impression in the hearts of many viewers watching the station.

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Guiding Light (USA)

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Guiding Light (USA)

Guiding Light, or translated by Vietnamese title as Lighthouse, is a series recognized by Guinness as the longest series in the history of world cinema with 15,700 episodes. This is an American-made film that has been released since 1952, but only shows 15 minutes per day. Therefore, it was not until 2009 that the film ended. The story revolves around a multigenerational family in the Chicago suburbs. Although many episodes, the plot and developments are close to everyday life, attracting all types of audiences. During its broadcast, the film won many great awards.

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Days Of Our Lives (USA)

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Days Of Our Lives (USA)

After Guiding Light, American cinema released the full-length film Days Of Our Lives in 1965. With a length of more than 12,000 episodes, the series also aired for 50 years, making many viewers unable to wait for the ending. More than 12,000 episodes of Days Of Our Lives tell the simple stories of life and work of members of the same family. The special feature is that all these members have the same job as doctors. The film is popular thanks to the content that conveys many human meanings in life. It mainly shows the idyllic hidden corners behind America's noble profession in society at that time. So far, this is still considered the longest film in the history of world cinema, second only to Guiding Light but does not make viewers feel bored.

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Sazae – San (Japan)

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Sazae – San (Japan)

Not only dramas but even cartoons span many episodes that air throughout the years. The most typical is the Japanese animated series Sazae-San consisting of more than 7,000 episodes from 1069 until 1974. Until now, no animated film has broken Sazae-San's record for the longest animated film on the planet. The content of this children's cartoon is just around and around are the daily life stories of the funny housewife Sazae. However, she is the image of the Japanese woman who gives viewers many meanings worth pondering. Not only for the younger generation, Sazae – San has also become a long-running drama that is well received by many audiences. Especially for generations of Japanese, the film also helps them preserve the traditions of old society.

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Neighbours (Australia)

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Neighbours (Australia)

Ranked 4th in the top longest film in history, perhaps it must be mentioned the Australian-produced film with the close name Neighbours or translated Vietnamese title as Neighbors. The series began to debut in 1985 and has so far lasted nearly 7,000 episodes but shows no signs of ending. Like other dramas, Neighbours revolves around the daily life of a family with complex social relationships. Many viewers still patiently watch each episode because they feel it is a reimagining of their own daily lives.

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8 Year Old Bride (India)

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8 Year Old Bride (India)

Speaking of long-running movies, surely the name 8-year-old bride is too familiar to Vietnamese audiences, even the film has formed a fever for a long time. This long-running Indian series from 2008 to date has nearly 2,000 episodes. In particular, many actors had to quit their roles because the film was shot too long. The 8-year-old bride has a plot based on the true story of 8-year-old girl Anandi who had to marry her husband of the same age at a very young age. Through the film, the author also wants to address the country's child marriage. Thanks to the dramatic episode, many people are now watching this hit movie. Above are the top 5 longest movies that we have compiled. If curious, check out a few episodes to get a feel for the longest-running movies in movie history!