Like any good internet meme, the history and usage of “dudes rock” already has a life of its own. The phrase originated in 2018 as a semi-ironic, self-aware way of embracing the boys-will-be-boys-mentality by celebrating stereotypically masculine behaviors like drinking a beer (or five) and gaming for hours at a time. When the meme spread further in 2020. With that came inevitable, often more satirical, variations, but at its core, the expression remains an indicator of harmless male activity. Of course, “dudes rock” can be easily applied to pop culture and, specifically, movies—bro-beloved films like Heat or Goodfellas are obvious choices. But let’s look deeper, with a canon of ten “dudes rock” films that detail wholesome camaraderie between male protagonists. These movies involve rad bromances, a brotherly love affair between characters, or they’re they’re “hangout movies” that lean heavily on chemistry between the characters over complicated plots—think films from the likes of Steven Soderbergh, Robert Altman, and Richard Linklater, to name a few. There’s also overlap among the actors who appear in these movies—certain stars naturally lend themselves to being a good hang, no matter the premise. So grab a cold one and link up with your favorite bros to watch these movies. After all, dudes do rock.