Released Date:
2001-08-03
Languages:
English, Dutch, Italian
Countries:
USA
Runtime:
115 min
Rated:
G
IMDB Ratings:
6.2 (83215 Reviews)
Director:
Garry MarshallMeg Cabot (novel)
Gina Wendkos (screenplay)
Mia Thermopolis is the average teenager - sweet, a little geeky and pretty much invisible to everyone with the exception of her mother, best friend Lilly and Lilly's older brother Michael. Making it through high school without throwing up is a challenge in itself for Mia, so it doesn't come as welcome news when her estranged grandmother shows up out of the blue and calmly informs her that she is in fact the heir to the throne of a European country called Genovia. Suddenly Mia's life is thrown into complete overload. She's being taught about scarves, waves and pears in order to become a perfect princess, she gets a makeover and a tough looking yet sweet bodyguard/limo driver called Joe. Things get out of hand when the media gets a hold of the story and suddenly Mia is thrust into the spotlight in both the newspapers and in school. On top of all that Mia has a choice to make. She must decide by Genovia's Independence Day Ball whether she longs to relinquish her claim on the throne or to become the princess and heir to the throne and father and grandmother want her to be.
Released Date:
2002-04-12
Languages:
English, Tonga
Countries:
USA
Runtime:
113 min
Rated:
PG
IMDB Ratings:
6.5 (3007 Reviews)
Director:
Mitch DavisMitch Davis
John H. Groberg (book)
John H. Groberg, a middle class kid from Idaho Falls, crosses the Pacific to become a Mormon missionary in the remote and exotic Tongan island kingdom during the 1950's. He leaves behind a loving family and the true love of his life, Jean. Through letters and musings across the miles, John shares his humbling and sometimes hilarious adventures with "the girl back home", and her letters buoy up his spirits in difficult times. John must struggle to overcome language barriers, physical hardship and deep-rooted suspicion to earn the trust and love of the Tongan people he has come to serve. Throughout his adventure-filled three years on the islands, he discovers friends and wisdom in the most unlikely places. John H. Groberg's Tongan odyssey will change his life forever.
Released Date:
2005-10-16
Languages:
English, Spanish
Countries:
USA, Germany
Runtime:
85 min
Rated:
R
IMDB Ratings:
5.5 (15221 Reviews)
Director:
Barbara KoppleStephen Gaghan (story)
Jessica Kaplan (story)
Stephen Gaghan (screenplay)
Released Date:
2004-04-09
Languages:
English
Countries:
USA, Ireland, UK
Runtime:
96 min
Rated:
PG
IMDB Ratings:
6.3 (42622 Reviews)
Director:
Tommy O'HaverLaurie Craig (screenplay)
Karen McCullah (screenplay)
Kirsten Smith (screenplay)
Jennifer Heath (screenplay)
Michele J. Wolff (screenplay)
Gail Carson Levine (based on the book by)
Based on Gail Carson Levine's award winning novel, this is the story of Ella, a young woman who was given a "gift" of obedience by a fairy named Lucinda. She must obey anything anyone tells her to do. When her mother passes away, she is cared for by her thoughtless and greedy father who remarries a loathsome woman with two treacherous daughters. This modern-day, fantasy Cinderella story features fairies, ogres and elves...as well as a hero in the guise of Prince Charmont, whom Ella falls in love with. Unlike Cinderella though, she must depend on herself and her intelligence to get her through her troubles and find Lucinda in order for her "curse" to be broken!
Released Date:
2004-08-11
Languages:
English, Greek, French, Spanish
Countries:
USA
Runtime:
113 min
Rated:
G
IMDB Ratings:
5.7 (46909 Reviews)
Director:
Garry MarshallMeg Cabot (characters)
Gina Wendkos (story)
Shonda Rhimes (story)
Shonda Rhimes (screenplay)
Princess Mia has just turned 21 and is supposed to succeed her grandmother as the Queen of Genovia. But Viscount Mabrey who wishes that his nephew who is also in line to the throne to be the new ruler, reminds everyone of a law that states that an unmarried woman can't be made queen, and with the backing of parliament, he opposes Mia's coronation. But Queen Clarice asks that Mia be allowed time to find a husband, and she is given 30 days. But Mabrey tries to do what he can to stop that. But his nephew, Nicholas has met Mia and they are both attracted to each other but Mia upon learning who he is, dislikes and doesn't trust him but Clarice has invited him to stay with them for the 30 day period to keep an eye on him.
Released Date:
2007-08-10
Languages:
English
Countries:
UK, Ireland
Runtime:
120 min
Rated:
PG
IMDB Ratings:
7.1 (41563 Reviews)
Director:
Julian JarroldJane Austen (letters)
Kevin Hood
Sarah Williams
The year is 1795 and young Jane Austen is a feisty 20-year-old and emerging writer who already sees a world beyond class and commerce, beyond pride and prejudice, and dreams of doing what was then nearly unthinkable - marrying for love. Naturally, her parents are searching for a wealthy, well-appointed husband to assure their daughter's future social standing. They are eyeing Mr. Wisley, nephew to the very formidable, not to mention very rich, local aristocrat Lady Gresham, as a prospective match. But when Jane meets the roguish and decidedly non-aristocratic Tom Lefroy, sparks soon fly along with the sharp repartee. His intellect and arrogance raise her ire - then knock her head over heels. Now, the couple, whose flirtation flies in the face of the sense and sensibility of the age, is faced with a terrible dilemma. If they attempt to marry, they will risk everything that matters - family, friends and fortune.
Released Date:
2008-06-20
Languages:
English, Russian, Panjabi, Arabic
Countries:
USA
Runtime:
110 min
Rated:
PG-13
IMDB Ratings:
6.5 (159052 Reviews)
Director:
Peter SegalTom J. Astle
Matt Ember
Mel Brooks (characters)
Buck Henry (characters)
American Maxwell Smart works for a Government spy agency in an administrative capacity. When the agency's head office is attacked, the Chief decides to assign Maxwell as a spy and partners him with sexy Agent 99, much to her chagrin. The duo nevertheless set off to combat their attackers by first parachuting off an airplane and landing in Russian territory - followed closely by an over seven feet tall, 400 pound goon, known simply as Dalip. The duo, handicapped by Maxwell's antics, will eventually have their identities compromised, and may be chalked up as casualties, while back in America their attackers have already planted a bomb that is set-up to explode in a concert.
Released Date:
2006-01-13
Languages:
English
Countries:
USA
Runtime:
80 min
Rated:
PG
IMDB Ratings:
6.6 (43121 Reviews)
Cory Edwards (screenplay)
Todd Edwards (screenplay)
Tony Leech (screenplay)
Todd Edwards (story)
Cory Edwards (story)
The candy recipes of the goody shops have been stolen by the Goody Bandit, and many animals are out of business. While the police are chasing the criminal, there is a mess at Granny's house involving Little Red Hiding Hood, The Wolf, The Woodsman and Granny, disturbing the peace in the forest. They are all arrested by the impatient Chief Grizzly. Detective Nicky Flipper is in charge of the investigation, and each accused gives his/her own version of the incident. Flipper uses the information to disclose the identity of the evil Goody Bandit.
Released Date:
2006-06-30
Languages:
English, French
Countries:
USA, France
Runtime:
109 min
Rated:
PG-13
IMDB Ratings:
6.8 (257485 Reviews)
Director:
David FrankelAline Brosh McKenna (screenplay)
Lauren Weisberger (novel)
In New York, the simple and naive just-graduated in journalism Andrea Sachs is hired to work as the second assistant of the powerful and sophisticated Miranda Priestly, the ruthless and merciless executive of the Runway fashion magazine. Andrea dreams to become a journalist and faces the opportunity as a temporary professional challenge. The first assistant Emily advises Andrea about the behavior and preferences of their cruel boss, and the stylist Nigel helps Andrea to dress more adequately for the environment. Andrea changes her attitude and behavior, affecting her private life and the relationship with her boyfriend Nate, her family and friends. In the end, Andrea learns that life is made of choices.
Released Date:
2010-11-24
Languages:
English
Countries:
USA
Runtime:
112 min
Rated:
R
IMDB Ratings:
6.7 (130938 Reviews)
Director:
Edward ZwickCharles Randolph (screenplay)
Edward Zwick (screenplay)
Marshall Herskovitz (screenplay)
Jamie Reidy (book)
Maggie (Hathaway) is an alluring free spirit who won't let anyone - or anything - tie her down. But she meets her match in Jamie (Gyllenhaal), whose relentless and nearly infallible charm serve him well with the ladies and in the cutthroat world of pharmaceutical sales. Maggie and Jamie's evolving relationship takes them both by surprise, as they find themselves under the influence of the ultimate drug: love.
Released Date:
2009-01-09
Languages:
English
Countries:
USA
Runtime:
89 min
Rated:
PG
IMDB Ratings:
5.4 (71067 Reviews)
Director:
Gary WinickGreg DePaul (screenplay)
Casey Wilson (screenplay)
June Diane Raphael (screenplay)
Greg DePaul (story)
In Manhattan, the lawyer Liv and the school teacher Emma have been best friends since their childhood. They both are proposed to by their boyfriends on the same day and they plan their wedding parties in Plaza Hotel, using the services of the famous Marion St. Claire. However, due to Marion's secretary's mistake, their weddings are scheduled for the same day. None of them agrees to change the date and they become enemies, trying to sabotage the wedding party of the rival.
Released Date:
2010-03-05
Languages:
English
Countries:
USA
Runtime:
108 min
Rated:
PG
IMDB Ratings:
6.5 (276002 Reviews)
Director:
Tim BurtonLinda Woolverton (screenplay)
Lewis Carroll (books)
Alice, an unpretentious and individual 19-year-old, is betrothed to a dunce of an English nobleman. At her engagement party, she escapes the crowd to consider whether to go through with the marriage and falls down a hole in the garden after spotting an unusual rabbit. Arriving in a strange and surreal place called "Underland," she finds herself in a world that resembles the nightmares she had as a child, filled with talking animals, villainous queens and knights, and frumious bandersnatches. Alice realizes that she is there for a reason--to conquer the horrific Jabberwocky and restore the rightful queen to her throne.
Released Date:
2008-11-07
Languages:
English
Countries:
USA
Runtime:
113 min
Rated:
R
IMDB Ratings:
6.7 (39445 Reviews)
Director:
Jonathan DemmeKym Buchman has been in drug rehab for nine months, during which time she has been clean. She is released temporarily from the facility to attend her sister Rachel Buchman's wedding. During her release, Kym is staying at the family home, where the wedding is taking place. As such, it is like Grand Central Station for the duration of Kym's stay, which may not be the most conducive situation for her in constantly being exposed to the watching eyes of those who know and don't yet know her, but know of her situation. The reunion with her family members starts off well enough, but issues around Kym's release from rehab quickly surface. Kym and Rachel's father, Paul Buchman, wants to make sure that Kym is all right at all times, which to Kym feels instead like he doesn't trust her. Rachel slowly begins to resent Kym's situation taking over what is supposed to be the happiest day of her life, some of which is directed by Kym, some of which isn't. One person present but largely not included in the last minute wedding planning work is Kym and Rachel's mother, Abby, from who Paul is divorced. The two have since married other people. Outwardly, Abby has been nurturing of Kym throughout her life. However, what is one of the key moments in Kym's drug induced life, and in their collective family's lives, may profoundly affect the wedding. Beyond how Kym's presence affects the wedding, the goings-on of the family during Kym's short stay may either bring them closer together or tear them apart.
Released Date:
2011-08-19
Languages:
English
Countries:
USA, UK
Runtime:
107 min
Rated:
PG-13
IMDB Ratings:
(93549 Reviews)
Director:
Lone ScherfigDavid Nicholls (screenplay)
David Nicholls (book)
Emma and Dexter meet on the night of their university graduation. We see them every year on the anniversary of that date - July 15th. Emma is smart but success doesn't come quickly for her, whereas for Dexter, success and women come very easily. Through the years they grow apart as their lives take different directions and they meet other people. But as they grow apart from those other people and their lives start taking opposite directions again, Emma and Dexter find that they belong with each other.
Released Date:
2012-12-25
Languages:
English
Countries:
USA, UK
Runtime:
158 min
Rated:
PG-13
IMDB Ratings:
7.6 (224165 Reviews)
Director:
Tom HooperWilliam Nicholson (screenplay)
Alain Boublil (screenplay)
Claude-Michel Schènberg (screenplay)
Herbert Kretzmer (screenplay)
Alain Boublil (stage musical "Les Misèrables")
Claude-Michel Schènberg (stage musical "Les Misèrables")
Victor Hugo (novel)
Jean Valjean, known as Prisoner 24601, is released from prison and breaks parole to create a new life for himself while evading the grip of the persistent Inspector Javert. Set in post-revolutionary France, the story reaches resolution against the background of the June Rebellion.
Released Date:
2015-01-22
Languages:
English
Countries:
USA
Runtime:
86 min
Rated:
PG-13
IMDB Ratings:
5.8 (4800 Reviews)
Director:
Kate Barker-FroylandEstranged from her family, Franny returns home when an accident leaves her brother comatose. Retracing his life as an aspiring musician, she tracks down his favorite musician, James Forester. Against the backdrop of Brooklyn's music scene, Franny and James develop an unexpected relationship and face the realities of their lives.
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