Category Archives: Drama
Les Misérables
Release 2012
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Director: Tom Hooper
Writers: William Nicholson, Alain Boublil, Claude-Michel Schönberg, Herbert Kretzmer, Victor Hugo
Stars: Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Sacha Baron Cohen
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1707386/
In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after breaking parole, agrees to care for a factory worker's daughter. The decision changes their lives for ever.
The Pursuit of Happyness
Release 2006
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Director: Gabriele Muccino
Writers: Steve Conrad
Stars: Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandie Newton, Brian Howe, James Karen
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454921/
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional endeavor.
Need for Speed
Release 2014
Genre Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
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Director: Scott Waugh
Writers: George Gatins, John Gatins
Stars: Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper, Imogen Poots, Scott Mescudi, Rami Malek
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2369135/
Fresh from prison, a street racer who was framed by a wealthy business associate joins a cross country race with revenge in mind. His ex-partner, learning of the plan, places a massive bounty on his head as the race begins.
The Boy with the Cuckoo-Clock Heart
Release 2013
Genre Adventure, Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Musical, Romance
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Director: Stéphane Berla, Mathias Malzieu, Stéphane Berla
Writers: Mathias Malzieu
Stars: Mathias Malzieu, Olivia Ruiz, Grand Corps Malade, Jean Rochefort, Rossy de Palma
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1181840/
A 19th-century drama about a man whose heart was replaced with a clock when he was born. The situation dictates that he should avoid feeling strong emotions -- love, most of all -- but he just can't keep his feelings under wraps.
Endless Love
Release 2014
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Director: Shana Feste
Writers: Shana Feste, Joshua Safran, Scott Spencer
Stars: Alex Pettyfer, Gabriella Wilde, Bruce Greenwood, Joely Richardson, Robert Patrick
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2318092/
The story of a privileged girl and a charismatic boy whose instant desire sparks a love affair made only more reckless by parents trying to keep them apart.
Jamesy Boy
Release 2014
Genre Biography, Crime, Drama, Family, Romance
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Director: Trevor White
Writers: Lane Shadgett, Trevor White
Stars: Mary-Louise Parker, Taissa Farmiga, James Woods, Ving Rhames, Rosa Salazar
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1673734/
A young gang member turns his life around in prison, thanks to the friendship he forms with a convicted murderer who becomes his mentor.
Contracted
Release 2013
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Director: Eric England
Stars: Najarra Townsend, Caroline Williams, Alice Macdonald, Katie Stegeman, Matt Mercer
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2281159/
A young girl contracts what she thinks is a sexually-transmitted disease - but is actually something much worse.
Noah
Release 2014
Genre Action, Adventure, Drama
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Director: Darren Aronofsky
Writers: Darren Aronofsky, Ari Handel
Stars: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Ray Winstone, Anthony Hopkins, Emma Watson
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1959490/
A man is chosen by his world's creator to undertake a momentous mission before an apocalyptic flood cleanses the world.
The Single Moms Club
Release 2014
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Director: Tyler Perry
Stars: Nia Long, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Amy Smart, Zulay Henao, Cocoa Brown
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2465140/
When five struggling single moms put aside their differences to form a support group, they find inspiration and laughter in their new sisterhood, and help each other overcome the obstacles that stand in their way.
Heaven Is for Real
Release 2014
Genre Drama
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Director: Randall Wallace
Writers: Randall Wallace, Chris Parker, Todd Burpo, Lynn Vincent
Stars: Greg Kinnear, Kelly Reilly, Thomas Haden Church, Connor Corum, Lane Styles
IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1929263/
A small-town father must find the courage and conviction to share his son's extraordinary, life-changing experience with the world.