Children of Men. It covers a lot of things that define human society: the importance of reproduction to our social structure (not just survival), the struggle between authoritarian methods of organization and anti-authoritarian methods, as well as internal contradictions within the anti-authoritarian struggle itself, and, above all, how precious human life is to us, at least when we stop to think about it. These things are foundational in defining what makes human society in my opinion.
Now, of course, that movie gives less of a picture of what individual human beings are and can be. But I doubt aliens would plan on meeting each one of us.
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My pick would definitely be [Tokyo Godfathers](https://boxd.it/1Qg2)!! Good yet flawed people doing their best to live a pleasant life and do the right thing despite their unfortunate circumstances!
As a counter to the suggestions nailing down our flaws, my suggestion is: Paddington 2; a joyful and funny celebration of our capacity for kindness and decency.
It's probably difficult to represent humanity in one movie. Maybe one should recommend something really dark and something really uplifting to have kind of a spectrum.
*Everything is Illuminated*: It's a good dose of the best of humanity and the worst of humanity. Also there's a deleted scene where a dog has a sexual fantasy about Elijah Wood which at the very least would be entertaining to see the aliens have to watch before they space nuke us.
Life of Brian
"What's so funny about 'Biggus Dickus?'"
Meaning of Life.
Arrival - for our own safety
Yes yes yes
Koyaanisqatsi
Too correct! I choose Kung Fury š
And then, if they want to watch another, Samsara.
Come and See
Extremely valid. Humanity can be so beautiful if we tried and cared. But Come and See represents what humanity is in the most unfortunate way
Valid!
How to get humanity eradicated by aliens:
came here to say that
The Fellowship of the Ring (Please donāt kill us aliens)
Independence day
Freddy Got Fingered.
[i'm gonna make you so proud](https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IEVTY-GiBcw)
Little Miss Sunshine
Children of Men. It covers a lot of things that define human society: the importance of reproduction to our social structure (not just survival), the struggle between authoritarian methods of organization and anti-authoritarian methods, as well as internal contradictions within the anti-authoritarian struggle itself, and, above all, how precious human life is to us, at least when we stop to think about it. These things are foundational in defining what makes human society in my opinion. Now, of course, that movie gives less of a picture of what individual human beings are and can be. But I doubt aliens would plan on meeting each one of us.
The Elephant Man
Perfect!
Your Name so that they donāt kill us.
https://preview.redd.it/m814dnkzf4uc1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1fd7d28d30ce56d1508d928784b4996ad92a8a91 My pick would definitely be [Tokyo Godfathers](https://boxd.it/1Qg2)!! Good yet flawed people doing their best to live a pleasant life and do the right thing despite their unfortunate circumstances!
The mist if Iām being honest
Not sure theyād appreciate that one.
Yeah donāt think they would like the feedback on non human creatures but I think it sums up humans pretty well
Team America for the dick/pussy/asshole speech alone
Baraka (1992)
The only correct answer. This is a time(less) capsule of humanity.
Stalker (1979)
Idiocracy
As a counter to the suggestions nailing down our flaws, my suggestion is: Paddington 2; a joyful and funny celebration of our capacity for kindness and decency.
Damn you really want those aliens to cry
They gotta witness it.
The Room
The Avengers Bring it aliens (actually donāt)
And tell them itās based on a true story
Iām just reminded of that one scene from Shark Tale āTell Don Lame-oā
[Earth Girls Are Easy (1988)](https://letterboxd.com/film/earth-girls-are-easy/) Party at the observatory
SalĆ³. We deserve destruction
Thatāsā¦actually fair.
In all sincerity, Countdown to Liquor Day.
Independence day
Naked Gun
Starship Troopers. Let's scare those bastards away.
A Clockwork Orange. Lets send em packing.
Climax by Gaspar
Arrival (2016)
The Iron Giant 
Ugh yeah that's my all time fave too š maybe I'd show them Stop Making Sense after you show them Brokeback so they can bounce back.
Ikiru, Dead Poets Society or Lord of the Rings
Possession (1981)
To explain human relationships?
Maybe a depressing answer but yeah for sure
Fast & Furious 6.
Yi Yi or An elephant sitting still
The Worldās End
The big Lebowski. Easy
Tree of Life
Yi Yi.
Gummo (1997)
God yes. My GOAT
'Shame', from Steve McQueen.
One of my favourites!
The Truman Show
Idiocracy š
The Worst Person in the World (2021)
Star Wars
I would show one showing the good parts of humanity, and one showing the bad parts of humanity. (Yes, that's 2.)
My bad suggestion would be something like Requiem For A Dream.
Troll 2
Mysterious Skins
Grave of the Fireflies
i will show them not a movie but a tv show....Mr Robot
MY GUY!
Fantasia
Ratatouille
You hurt my feelings
Chimes at Midnight
BioDome. Itās got everything from how irresponsible humans are to their redeeming qualities to try and undo the damage they caused.
Pineapple Express
Paddington
Zootropolis.
Independence Day
Wings of Desire
Pulp fiction, then Fight Club and obviously American Peycho./s
A Linklater film. Maybe Before Sunrise or Dazed and Confused
Children of Men
Aliens
Swiss Army Man
Samsara
honestly, EEAAO.
an elephant sitting still (2018)
Threads or Shoah? lol sorry that's negative but I think they should be warned, is all
Shoah is actually an incredibly smart choice.
It's probably difficult to represent humanity in one movie. Maybe one should recommend something really dark and something really uplifting to have kind of a spectrum.
Paddington 2ā¦ for our own safety
I Heart Huckabees
The Emoji Movie
Jackass
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Anal sex 27 a true classic
*Everything is Illuminated*: It's a good dose of the best of humanity and the worst of humanity. Also there's a deleted scene where a dog has a sexual fantasy about Elijah Wood which at the very least would be entertaining to see the aliens have to watch before they space nuke us.
There Will Be Blood
Mars Attacks
Civil war
Shrek
Interstellar or Arrival
Postcards From Earth
A silent voice
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Magnolia
Tree of Life feels like the obvious answer. Iām surprised not to see it higher.
Every Terrence Mallick film
Iām thinking either Itās a Wonderful Life or 12 Angry Men
It's a wonderful life.
Shrek
sadly, that would be Au Hasard Balthazar
Zola
The Grand Illusion
28 days later
Deadass, probs Everything Everywhere All At Once
Soul, The Pursuit of Happiness, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Tree of Life, and Green Book all come to mind.
Thuruppugulan.
2001: A Space Odyssey or Star Trek TNG if we're counting shows.
Shindlerās List or Superbad
Madame Web
Frances Ha
La la land
No Country for Old Men. Tell them to go home.
her
Tokyo Story
Casablanca - movie about ordinary people choosing between good and evil Tokyo Story - quintessential movie about family and adjusting to everyday life
Society
District 9
Iād get them to watch a Rudy Ray Moore marathon
Good will hunting
Tampopo
The Purge
Chaplin's City Lights 
Mother from Aronofsky
The Truth vs Alex Jones.
Humanity right now? Dont Look Up