Welcome to a space where every title holds a story waiting to be explored. I have curated lists that aim to make it easier for you to find somethingÂ
meaningful, enjoyable, and worth recommending. Click on an image to find out more about the movie!
Welcome to a space where every title holds a story waiting to be explored. I have curated lists that aim to make it easier for you to find something meaningful, enjoyable, and worth recommending. Click on an image to find out more about the movie!
Welcome to a space where every title holds a story waiting to be explored. I have curated lists that aim to make it easier for you to find something meaningful, enjoyable, and worth recommending. Just click on an image to find out more about the movie!
Babe is a little pig who doesn’t quite know his place in the world. With a bunch of odd friends, like Ferdinand the duck who thinks he is a rooster and Fly the dog he calls mum, Babe realises that he has the makings to become the greatest sheep pig of all time, and Farmer Hoggett knows it. With the help of the sheep dogs, Babe learns that a pig can be anything that he wants to be.
A sequel where the beloved pig and Mrs. Hoggett travel to the city to raise money after a farm accident threatens their home with foreclosure. Stranded in a big, menacing city, they get separated, and Babe must use his courage and kindness to save himself and his new animal friends from various perils, including the authorities.Â
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a battle-hardened mercenary, Toorop, lives by his own code and the credo kill or be killed. His latest assignment is to escort a young woman named Aurora and her guardian, Sister Rebeka, from Kazakhstan to New York. Facing danger at each turn, Toorop begins to realize that Aurora represents the last hope for mankind’s survival.
An action film about Baby, a young, talented getaway driver who uses music to fuel his driving skills and escape his life of crime for his love interest, Debora. He is forced to work for a crime boss named Doc to pay off a debt, but a dangerous final heist threatens his life, love, and freedom. Written and directed by Edgar Wright, the film features stylized car chases, a unique visual style, and a soundtrack that is integral to the action.
Amy has a great husband, overachieving children, beautiful home and successful career. Unfortunately, she’s also overworked, exhausted and ready to snap. Fed up, she joins forces with two other stressed-out mothers to get away from daily life and conventional responsibilities.Â
An American bromantic comedy film directed by Nicholas Stoller and written by Andrew J. Cohen and Brendan O’Brien. The film stars Seth Rogen and Zac Efron, with Rose Byrne, Dave Franco, and Christopher Mintz-Plasse in supporting roles. The plot follows a couple who come into conflict with a fraternity that has recently moved in next door, which leads them into an all-out war.
A sequel to Neighbors, the plot follows the Radners having to outwit a new sorority led by Shelby, living next door to sell their house currently in escrow. It was Rogen’s first live-action sequel. The film premiered on April 26, 2016, in Berlin and was released on May 20, 2016, in the United States, receiving mostly positive reviews and grossed $108 million worldwide.
The crotchety Willie T. Stokes and his partner reunite once a year for a holiday con. Posing as a mall Santa and his elf, they rip off shopping outlets on Christmas Eve. This year, however, Willie is falling apart. He’s depressed and alcoholic, and his erratic behavior draws the suspicion of mall security. But when befriending a small boy brings out his kinder side, Willie begins to wonder if there is still some hope for him.
Fueled by cheap whiskey, greed and hatred, Willie Soke teams up with his angry little sidekick, Marcus, to knock off a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve. Along for the ride is chubby and cheery Thurman Merman, a 250-pound ray of sunshine who brings out Willie’s sliver of humanity. Mommy issues arise when the pair are joined by Willie’s horror story of a mother, Sunny Soke, who raises the bar for the gang’s ambitions, while somehow lowering the standards of criminal behavior.
For most, teaching is an honorable profession -except for Elizabeth. The foul mouthed, boozy woman can’t wait to marry a rich man and quit her job, but she has to rethink her plans when her sugar daddy dumps her. Then Scott Delacorte, a substitute teacher who’s cute and rich, arrives. Elizabeth can’t wait to sink her teeth into a new meal ticket, but she faces stiff competition from Amy, a popular and perky colleague.
A film about a carefree cow named Otis who must step up and become a responsible leader after his adoptive father is killed by coyotes. The story follows Otis and his animal friends, who party when the farmer is away, but their secret life is threatened by a pack of wild coyotes. When his father, the respected leader of the barnyard, dies protecting the other animals, Otis has to decide whether to continue his party-filled life or embrace his new role as leader and protect his family.
Starring Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone, the film follows detective Nick Curran as he investigates the murder of a wealthy rock star in San Francisco. He begins an intense relationship with Catherine Tramell, an enigmatic writer and the prime suspect. The script was developed by Eszterhas in the 1980s, and it became the subject of a bidding war. Carolco Pictures secured the rights to the film and brought Verhoeven on board to direct.Â
Follows notorious novelist Catherine Tramell as she becomes involved in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with London psychiatrist Dr. Michael Glass after a fatal car crash. Glass is appointed to evaluate Tramell and quickly becomes entangled in her seductive web of lies and intrigue, which leads him to uncover his own “basic instincts” as more murders occur.Â
Battle of Los Angeles is a 2011 military science fiction action film where a Marine staff sergeant, played by Aaron Eckhart, leads his platoon in a last stand to defend Los Angeles from a technologically advanced alien force during a sudden global invasion. The story focuses on the gritty reality of combat, the camaraderie of the soldiers, and their struggle to survive and discover the enemy’s secrets as the world’s major cities fall.
An international fleet of naval warships must battle a technologically superior alien armada during a war game exercise. The ships, led by a reckless but skilled officer named Alex Hopper, are trapped in a force field off the coast of Hawaii and become humanity’s last hope to stop the aliens from causing an extinction event. The film incorporates elements of the board game Battleship and the importance of the U.S. Navy.
An action-comedy starring Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron, following the veteran lifeguard Mitch Buchannon and his elite team as they uncover a criminal plot threatening their beaches and their brand. The film centers on the rivalry between Mitch and the new, disgraced Olympic swimmer Matt Brody, who are forced to work together to expose a sinister conspiracy involving synthetic drugs and corruption that jeopardizes the entire bay.
An arrogant young prince and his castle’s servants fall under the spell of a wicked enchantress, who turns him into the hideous Beast until he learns to love and be loved in return. The spirited, headstrong village girl Belle enters the Beast’s castle after he imprisons her father Maurice. With the help of his enchanted servants, including the matronly Mrs. Potts, Belle begins to draw the cold-hearted Beast out of his isolation.
A story of a selfish prince cursed to live as a monstrous beast, whose only hope of breaking the spell lies in a kind, bookish young woman named Belle falling in love with him. Belle sacrifices her freedom to save her father and is taken prisoner by the Beast, but through their relationship and with the help of the castle’s enchanted staff, she learns to look past his fearsome appearance to see the kind heart of the prince within. Their true love breaks the curse, transforming him back into a prince and restoring the household to their human forms.
Desperate to gain the affection of a beautiful co-worker, Elliot strikes a deal with the Devil – a drop dead gorgeous woman with a wicked sense of humor. In exchange for Elliot’s soul, she will grant him 7 wishes. But with each wish, he gets more than he asked for.
A fantasy-comedy film about hotel handyman Skeeter Bronson, whose life is upended when the bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew unexpectedly come true. Initially using his newfound ability to gain a promotion and wealth, Skeeter soon realizes the children’s “unexpected contributions” to the tales also influence the outcomes, leading to a series of chaotic and adventurous events that ultimately help his family and save the local elementary school.
Fresh out of college, Barry the Bee finds the prospect of working with honey uninspiring. He flies outside the hive for the first time and talks to a human, breaking a cardinal rule of his species. Barry learns that humans have been stealing and eating honey for centuries, and he realizes that his true calling is to obtain justice for his kind by suing humanity for theft.
A dark fantasy comedy horror film about a recently deceased couple, the Maitlands, who haunt their former home and hire the chaotic bio-exorcist Beetlejuice to scare away the new, obnoxious family, the Deetzes, who have moved in, particularly the melancholic teenage daughter, Lydia. Directed by Tim Burton, the film features Michael Keaton as the titular character, Winona Ryder as Lydia, and Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis as the Maitlands, blending humor with morbidly imaginative afterlife scenarios.
When the mischievous demon Beetlejuice is summoned by saying his name three times, he returns to unleash mayhem, and Lydia must find a way to save Astrid and restore balance to both realms. The film brings back original characters like Winona Ryder as Lydia and Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice, while introducing new faces, all within Tim Burton’s signature gothic aesthetic.
The submarine U.S.S. Manta had a perfect record until the mysterious death of its captain. The next-in-command, Lt. Richard Brice is determined to steer his disheartened crew back to safety. But after three battle survivors board the sub, bizarre and frightening things begin to happen.Â
A genuine witch trying to live a normal life, and Jack Wyatt, a washed-up actor cast in a TV remake of Bewitched. Jack, trying to find a beautiful, unknown actress to play Samantha, casts Isabel after seeing her nose twitch. The film follows Isabel as she tries to hide her true nature from Jack, who is unaware he’s fallen for a real witch, leading to comedic situations as she attempts to live a human life without using magic.
An android purchased as a household robot who develops emotions, creativity, and a yearning to become human over a two-century journey. The film, based on an Isaac Asimov story, follows Andrew’s quest for love and understanding of humanity, ultimately seeking to bridge the gap between man and machine to achieve the right to be human.
Thirty-two-year-old Sonny Koufax has spent his whole life avoiding responsibility. But when his girlfriend dumps him for an older man, he’s got to find a way to prove he’s ready to grow up. In a desperate last-ditch effort, Sonny adopts 5-year-old Julian, to impress her. She’s not impressed … and he can’t return the kid. Uh-oh for Sonny!
Who’s afraid of the big bad Wolf? Not Jason Shepherd, who has to prove that sleazy Hollywood producer Marty Wolf stole his class paper and turned it into a blockbuster hit movie, Big Fat Liar. Traveling to Los Angeles with his best friend Kaylee, Jason tries to break into show business – literally. Through a hilarious series of pranks and ruses, Jason brings one of Hollywood’s most powerful producers to his knees.
When Edward Bloom becomes ill, his son, William, travels to be with him. William has a strained relationship with Edward because his father has always told exaggerated stories about his life, and William thinks he’s never really told the truth. Even on his deathbed, Edward recounts fantastical anecdotes. When William, who is a journalist, starts to investigate his father’s tales, he begins to understand the man and his penchant for storytelling.
Adam Carlson, a reporter based in a small town in northern Alaska, can’t wait to land a job in a bigger market. Then, the story of a lifetime practically lands in his lap: A family of gray whales is discovered near the Arctic Circle, trapped by rapidly forming ice. Along with the descending media comes Rachel Kramer, an environmental activist and Adam’s ex-lover. Together, they try to rally an international coalition to save the whales before it’s too late.
A comedy about a 12-year-old boy, Josh Baskin, who wishes to be an adult at a carnival. He wakes up the next morning in an adult’s body but with a child’s mind, and with the help of his best friend, must navigate the adult world, including getting a job at a toy company and falling in love.
A horror film in which a mysterious, unseen supernatural entity causes mass suicides and a global apocalypse. Survivors must remain blindfolded to avoid seeing the entity, which takes the form of their deepest fears. The story follows a woman and two children as they make a perilous, blindfolded journey down a river to find sanctuary.
In 1993, the U.S. sends special forces into Somalia to destabilize the government and bring food and humanitarian aid to the starving population. Using Black Hawk helicopters to lower the soldiers onto the ground, an unexpected attack by Somalian forces brings two of the helicopters down immediately. From there, the U.S. soldiers must struggle to regain their balance while enduring heavy gunfire.
A suspenseful adventure thriller about a down-on-his-luck submarine captain, Robinson, who pulls together a misfit crew of British and Russian sailors to hunt for a sunken Nazi U-boat rumored to be filled with gold. As the treacherous underwater heist progresses, greed and desperation cause the crew to turn on each other in the claustrophobic confines of their vessel, leading to internal conflict and disaster.
Nina is a ballerina whose passion for the dance rules every facet of her life. When the company’s artistic director decides to replace his prima ballerina for their opening production of “Swan Lake,” Nina is his first choice. She has competition in newcomer Lily however. While Nina is perfect for the role of the White Swan, Lily personifies the Black Swan. As rivalry between the two dancers transforms into a twisted friendship, Nina’s dark side begins to emerge.
After a Hong Kong nuclear plant and the Mercantile Trade Exchange in Chicago are hacked by unknown perpetrators, a federal agent proposes that the FBI work with China to find the cyber-criminals. The leader of the Chinese team, Chen Dawai, insists that convicted hacker Nick Hathaway be released from prison to help with the investigation. As Nick and his comrades chase their quarry, it becomes evident that the hackers have a sinister motive for their actions.
A romantic comedy starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore as single parents who, after a disastrous blind date, find themselves on the same African resort vacation with their respective children and are forced to bond in a “blended family moon”. The film is known for its strong chemistry between the lead actors, funny moments with Terry Crews, and a storyline that explores the challenges and joys of forming a new blended family.
A film about a mysterious epidemic that causes sudden blindness in an unnamed city. The infected are quarantined by the government in an abandoned mental asylum, where a ruthless society breaks down into crime and degradation. Amidst the chaos, a doctor’s wife, who is secretly immune to the “white sickness,” guides a small group of survivors and attempts to lead them to freedom as civilization crumbles.
A political thriller film set during the 1990s Sierra Leone Civil War, following a morally conflicted diamond smuggler and a Mende fisherman who join forces to find a rare pink diamond. Their perilous quest is complicated by government forces, revolutionary militias, and others vying for the diamond’s wealth and power, ultimately exposing the illegal “blood diamond” trade that finances conflicts.
A United States Marine who is killed in action and then resurrected by Rising Spirit Technologies. His body is filled with advanced nanotechnology that grants him superhuman strength, rapid healing, and the ability to interface with technology. Garrison seeks revenge for the murder of his wife, but discovers he is being manipulated by his creator, Dr. Emil Harting, leading to a fight for his freedom and to uncover the conspiracy behind his resurrection.
Nothing gets between Anne Marie and her board. Living in a beach shack with three roommates including her rebellious younger sister, she is up before dawn every morning to conquer the waves and count the days until the Rip Masters surf competition. Anne Marie finds all she needs in the adrenaline-charged surf scene … until pro quarterback Matt Tollman comes along.Â
A film that follows 18-year-old Californian surfer Dana as she travels to South Africa to fulfill her late mother’s dream of surfing the legendary Jeffreys Bay. Armed with her mom’s journal, she navigates the beautiful but challenging South African coast, meets new friends like local surfer Pushy, and faces epic waves, local rivalries, and personal fears, all while discovering more about her mother’s past and her own path.
In the mystical Scottish Highlands, Merida is the princess of a kingdom ruled by King Fergus and Queen Elinor. An unruly daughter and an accomplished archer, Merida one day defies a sacred custom of the land and inadvertently brings turmoil to the kingdom. In an attempt to set things right, Merida seeks out an eccentric old Wise Woman and is granted an ill-fated wish.Â
Joe Braven, a humble logger who must protect his family when deadly drug traffickers hide a stash of heroin in his remote mountain cabin, forcing him and his father into a violent fight for survival against the criminals who return to retrieve their drugs.
A film bout the 13th-century Scottish warrior William Wallace. Driven by personal tragedy and the tyrannical rule of King Edward I of England, Wallace leads his countrymen in a fierce rebellion to gain independence for Scotland. The film is known for its passionate performances, sweeping battle sequences, and its depiction of both the valor and horror of war, though it is also noted for significant historical inaccuracies.
A biographical drama that tells the true story of Robin Cavendish, who, after contracting polio in 1958, was left paralyzed and given only a short time to live. His wife, Diana, refused to accept this fate and, with the help of friends, developed innovative solutions, including a portable, battery-operated respirator for a wheelchair, to help him live a full and adventurous life. The film, directed by Andy Serkis, follows their journey to advocate for other people with disabilities and show that a fulfilling life is possible despite extreme adversity.
Since the time they were little girls, best friends Liv and Emma have been planning every aspect of their future weddings, including choosing the same destination: New York’s famed Plaza Hotel. But when a clerical error causes a clash in wedding dates, Liv and Kate discover their inner demons – with their lifelong friendship as a possible casualty.
Lawyer Peter Sanderson wants to dive back into dating after his divorce and has a hard time meeting the right women. But he lucks out with online dating and meets a fellow lawyer. The two agree to meet in the flesh, but the woman he meets – an escaped African-American convict named Charlene – is not what he expected. Peter is freaked out, but Charlene convinces him to take her case and prove her innocence, and along the way they learn to become friends.
Kenai is a young Indian brave with a particular distaste for bears. When his brother Sitka is killed by one, Kenai in turn kills the bear, only to be magically transformed into one himself. To make matters worse, his other brother Denahi vows to kill the bear Kenai has become. Kenai’s only hope is a magical mountain where he believes he can be changed back to a human, and he enlists a real bear cub, Koda, to get him there.
This animated tale finds big bear Kenai emerging from hibernation with a ferocious hunger. When he goes to eat some berries with his little brother, Koda, he encounters his old human friend, Nita. She has a pressing problem, though. She wants to get married, but first has to burn her amulet at Hokani Falls. Since Kenai was the one who gave it to Nita, he must accompany her. Together, they head out to the waterfall for a transformative adventure.
A small-town girl with a powerful voice, who moves to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams and finds a job as a cocktail waitress at the Burlesque Lounge, a once-majestic but now struggling neo-burlesque club run by Tess. With the help of a savvy stage manager and a charismatic host, Ali works her way from the bar to the stage, eventually becoming the club’s main attraction and helping to restore its former glory.