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The Pursuit of Happyness
The Pursuit of Happyness
Internet Movie Database: 8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 67%
Metacritic: 64/100
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Runtime: 117 min
Genre: Biography, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 12 wins & 26 nominations total
Writer: Steve Conrad
Actors: Will Smith, Thandiwe Newton, Jaden Smith
Language: English, Cantonese
Country: United States
“The Pursuit of Happyness” is a biographical drama film based on the true story of Chris Gardner, a struggling salesman who becomes homeless with his young son. Determined to provide a better life for his family, Gardner perseveres through numerous hardships, showcasing his unwavering pursuit of happiness and success.
The Green Mile
The Green Mile
Internet Movie Database: 8.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 79%
Metacritic: 61/100
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Runtime: 189 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Awards: Nominated for 4 Oscars. 15 wins & 37 nominations total
Writer: Stephen King, Frank Darabont
Actors: Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse
Language: English, French
Country: United States
“The Green Mile” is a film adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, following the story of a death row corrections officer who forms an unlikely bond with a gentle giant inmate with supernatural abilities. The movie explores themes of compassion, justice, and the power of empathy in the face of injustice.
Atonement
Atonement
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 83%
Metacritic: 85/100
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Runtime: 123 min
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 52 wins & 150 nominations total
Writer: Ian McEwan, Christopher Hampton
Actors: Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Brenda Blethyn
Language: English, French
Country: United States, France, United Kingdom
The Atonement movie is about a young girl who falsely accuses her sister’s lover of a crime, leading to devastating consequences that span over several decades. It explores themes of guilt, forgiveness, and the power of storytelling.
The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption
Internet Movie Database: 9.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 89%
Metacritic: 82/100
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Runtime: 142 min
Genre: Drama
Awards: Nominated for 7 Oscars. 21 wins & 42 nominations total
Writer: Stephen King, Frank Darabont
Actors: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton
Language: English
Country: United States
“The Shawshank Redemption” is a film about a banker named Andy Dufresne who is wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to life in Shawshank State Penitentiary. While serving his sentence, he forms a deep friendship with a fellow inmate named Red and works towards finding hope, redemption, and ultimately escaping the prison.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 72%
Metacritic: 70/100
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Runtime: 166 min
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Awards: Won 3 Oscars. 85 wins & 160 nominations total
Writer: Eric Roth, Robin Swicord, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Actors: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton
Language: English, Russian, French
Country: United States
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” is a film about a man who ages backward, born as an old man and growing younger as time passes. It explores his unique life journey, relationships, and the challenges he faces as he experiences life in reverse.
Pay It Forward
Pay It Forward
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 39%
Metacritic: 40/100
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Runtime: 123 min
Genre: Drama
Awards: 1 win & 4 nominations
Writer: Catherine Ryan Hyde, Leslie Dixon
Actors: Kevin Spacey, Haley Joel Osment, Helen Hunt
Language: English
Country: United States
The Pay It Forward movie is about a young boy who introduces a concept of performing random acts of kindness to change the world. Through his idea, he inspires a ripple effect of goodwill and transforms the lives of many people.
The Notebook
The Notebook
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 54%
Metacritic: 53/100
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Runtime: 123 min
Genre: Drama, Romance
Awards: 12 wins & 10 nominations
Writer: Jeremy Leven, Jan Sardi, Nicholas Sparks
Actors: Gena Rowlands, James Garner, Rachel McAdams
Language: English
Country: United States
“The Notebook” is a romantic drama film about a young couple, Noah and Allie, who fall in love during the summer of 1940. Despite their differences in social class and the challenges they face, their love story transcends time and they find their way back to each other years later.
Crash
Crash
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 74%
Metacritic: 66/100
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Runtime: 112 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Awards: Won 3 Oscars. 66 wins & 112 nominations total
Writer: Paul Haggis, Bobby Moresco
Actors: Don Cheadle, Sandra Bullock, Thandiwe Newton
Language: English, Persian, Spanish, Mandarin, Korean
Country: United States, Germany, Australia
“Crash” is a 2004 drama film that explores racial and social tensions in Los Angeles through interconnected storylines. The movie examines how various characters from different backgrounds collide and interact, highlighting themes of prejudice, stereotypes, and the complexities of human nature.
Million Dollar Baby
Million Dollar Baby
Internet Movie Database: 8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 90%
Metacritic: 86/100
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Runtime: 132 min
Genre: Drama, Sport
Awards: Won 4 Oscars. 68 wins & 86 nominations total
Writer: Paul Haggis, F.X. Toole
Actors: Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman
Language: English, Irish Gaelic
Country: United States
“Million Dollar Baby” is a film about a determined young woman named Maggie Fitzgerald who aspires to become a professional boxer. With the help of her hardened trainer, Frankie Dunn, she defies the odds and pursues her dreams, but their journey takes an unexpected turn that challenges their relationship and forces them to confront difficult choices.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Internet Movie Database: 8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Metacritic: 89/100
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Runtime: 108 min
Genre: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 73 wins & 111 nominations total
Writer: Charlie Kaufman, Michel Gondry, Pierre Bismuth
Actors: Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Tom Wilkinson
Language: English
Country: United States
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” is a sci-fi romance film about a couple who undergo a procedure to erase each other from their memories, only to rediscover their love through the process. It explores the complexities of relationships, memory, and the power of love.
The Help
The Help
Internet Movie Database: 8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 76%
Metacritic: 62/100
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Runtime: 146 min
Genre: Drama
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 79 wins & 121 nominations total
Writer: Tate Taylor, Kathryn Stockett
Actors: Viola Davis, Emma Stone, Octavia Spencer
Language: English
Country: United States, India
“The Help” is a movie set in the 1960s, following the story of a young aspiring journalist who decides to write a book exposing the experiences of African American maids working for white families in Mississippi. The film explores themes of racial discrimination, friendship, and the power of storytelling to bring about social change.
The Fault in Our Stars
The Fault in Our Stars
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 81%
Metacritic: 69/100
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Runtime: 126 min
Genre: Drama, Romance
Awards: 23 wins & 18 nominations
Writer: Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber, John Green
Actors: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolff
Language: English
Country: United States
The Fault in Our Stars movie is about two teenagers, Hazel and Gus, who meet and fall in love while dealing with their own terminal illnesses. Together, they navigate the challenges of their illnesses and find hope and joy in their limited time together.
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 48%
Metacritic: 55/100
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Runtime: 143 min
Genre: Drama, Romance
Awards: Won 2 Oscars. 51 wins & 86 nominations total
Writer: Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pearce, F. Scott Fitzgerald
Actors: Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton
Language: English
Country: Australia, United States
The Great Gatsby movie is about a wealthy and mysterious man named Jay Gatsby who becomes infatuated with a married woman named Daisy Buchanan, leading to a tragic love story set in the lavish world of 1920s Long Island.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Internet Movie Database: 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 85%
Metacritic: 67/100
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Runtime: 103 min
Genre: Drama
Awards: 19 wins & 51 nominations
Writer: Stephen Chbosky
Actors: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller
Language: English
Country: United States
“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” movie is about a socially awkward high school freshman named Charlie who navigates through the ups and downs of adolescence with the help of two seniors, Sam and Patrick, as he discovers friendship, love, and the power of self-acceptance.”
The Imitation Game
The Imitation Game
Internet Movie Database: 8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 90%
Metacritic: 71/100
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Runtime: 114 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Thriller
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 49 wins & 165 nominations total
Writer: Graham Moore, Andrew Hodges
Actors: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode
Language: English, German
Country: United Kingdom, United States
“The Imitation Game” is a biographical drama film that tells the story of British mathematician Alan Turing as he leads a team to crack the German Enigma code during World War II, while also exploring his personal struggles and the impact of his work on society.
The Theory of Everything
The Theory of Everything
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 80%
Metacritic: 71/100
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Runtime: 123 min
Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 25 wins & 126 nominations total
Writer: Anthony McCarten, Jane Hawking
Actors: Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Tom Prior
Language: English, French, Ukrainian
Country: United Kingdom, Japan
“The Theory of Everything” is a biographical drama that explores the life of renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, chronicling his journey from his early years as a brilliant Cambridge student to his groundbreaking scientific discoveries and his battle with a debilitating motor neuron disease. The film also delves into his complex relationship with his wife, Jane, as they face numerous challenges together.
The Judge
The Judge
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 49%
Metacritic: 48/100
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Runtime: 141 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 9 nominations total
Writer: Nick Schenk, Bill Dubuque, David Dobkin
Actors: Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga
Language: English
Country: United States
“The Judge” is a drama film about a successful lawyer who returns to his hometown to defend his estranged father, a judge, who is accused of murder. As they navigate their complicated relationship, they uncover long-buried secrets that challenge their understanding of justice and family.
The Book Thief
The Book Thief
Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 49%
Metacritic: 53/100
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Runtime: 131 min
Genre: Drama, War
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 9 wins & 17 nominations total
Writer: Markus Zusak, Michael Petroni
Actors: Sophie Nélisse, Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson
Language: English, German
Country: Germany, United States, United Kingdom
“The Book Thief” is a film adaptation of Markus Zusak’s novel, set during World War II in Germany. It follows a young girl named Liesel, who finds solace in books and begins stealing them, while navigating the hardships of war and forming unexpected friendships.
The Vow
The Vow
Internet Movie Database: 6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 32%
Metacritic: 43/100
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Runtime: 104 min
Genre: Drama, Romance
Awards: 3 wins & 14 nominations
Writer: Abby Kohn, Marc Silverstein, Jason Katims
Actors: Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum, Sam Neill
Language: English
Country: United States, Australia, France, Canada, Germany, Brazil, United Kingdom, China
“The Vow” is a romantic drama film about a woman who loses her memory after a car accident and her husband’s efforts to win her heart again. It explores their journey to rebuild their relationship and rediscover their love for each other.
The Fault in Our Stars
The Fault in Our Stars
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 81%
Metacritic: 69/100
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Runtime: 126 min
Genre: Drama, Romance
Awards: 23 wins & 18 nominations
Writer: Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber, John Green
Actors: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolff
Language: English
Country: United States
The Fault in Our Stars movie is a heart-wrenching love story about two teenagers, Hazel and Gus, who meet and fall in love at a cancer support group, navigating their way through the complexities of life, love, and illness.
