Rear Window
James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey
A photographer in a wheelchair spies on his neighbors from his Greenwich Village courtyard apartment window, and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder, despite the skepticism of his fashion-model girlfriend.
Why you'll love it
The protagonist, confined to his apartment, observes his neighbors from his window, turning his rooftop into a hideaway.
Mary Poppins
Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson
In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father.
Why you'll love it
The magical nanny and her charges have adventures on the rooftops of London, turning them into hideaways.
The Hangover
Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper, Justin Bartha
Three buddies wake up from a bachelor party in Las Vegas with no memory of the previous night and the bachelor missing. They must make their way around the city in order to find their friend in time for his wedding.
Why you'll love it
The characters use a Las Vegas rooftop as a hideaway for their bachelor party, leading to unexpected consequences.
West Side Story
Natalie Wood, George Chakiris, Richard Beymer
Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.
Why you'll love it
The characters often retreat to the rooftops of New York City, using them as hideaways from their rival gangs.