William Hurt
Author
Language
English
Description
Blake Pellarin (Oscar winner William Hurt, "A History of Violence") is on the campaign trail to become Governor of Missouri. While making a stop in St. Louis, a chance encounter brings his past back to haunt him. Will the truth ruin his chances for office or will he land the "Big Brass Ring?" Also starring Oscar nominee Nigel Hawthorne ("Yes Minister") and Emmy nominee Miranda Richardson.
3) The King
Author
Language
English
Description
A troubled man (Gael Garcia Bernal) recently discharged from the Navy, goes to Corpus Christi, Texas, in search of the father he's never met.
4) The Doctor
Author
Language
English
Description
Being a patient for the first time changes the life of a surgeon, as he experiences what it's like to be on the other side of a medical chart.
Author
Language
English
Description
One of the most critically-acclaimed films of the 80s, Children of a Lesser God garnered four Academy Award nominations and a Best Actress Oscar for Marlee Matlin. Based on the hit Broadway play, it's the uplifting love story of John Leeds (William Hurt), an idealistic special education teacher, and a headstrong deaf girl named Sarah (Marlee Matlin). At first, Leeds sees Sarah as a teaching challenge. But soon their teacher/student relationship blossoms...
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Adam and Mary love each other but life conspires to drive them apart. As they deftly juggle children, grandchildren, work, and friends, they react to the challenges of life in opposite ways - Adam desperately searches for a fountain of youth while Mary focuses on looking after her family. When their methods clash, their separation seems inevitable.
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Joe Turner has always been conflicted about his work for the CIA. But when something he's discovered gets his entire office killed, leaving Joe as the only survivor and forcing him to go on the run, the theoretical reservations he's always harbored turn into all-too-real moral dilemmas.
10) The host
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Earth has been taken over by aliens in crisp white outfits and each one taking over a human host so that the alien race can save the planet. Fewer humans are alive, and young Melanie has been on the run with her kid brother, Jamie, and her Louisiana honey, Jared. The Host opens with Melanie's capture, and continues on her odyssey as the alien who attempts to overtake her, Wanderer, battles inside Melanie for control of her body and mind.
11) Robin Hood
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
In 13th century England, Robin and his band of marauders confront corruption in a local village and lead an uprising against the crown that will forever alter the balance of world power. And whether thief or hero, one man from humble beginnings will become an eternal symbol of freedom for his people.
12) The host
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over humans' bodies and erasing their minds, a young woman risks everything to protect the people she cares about most.
13) Humans
Pub. Date
2016, 2015
Language
English
Description
In the near future, humanoid servants called Synthetics have been created to help busy families simplify their lives. When Joe Hawkins buys synth Anita, he hopes it will relieve the pressure on his wife, Laura.
14) Endgame
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Working for P. W. Botha, Dr. Neil Barnard opens talks with imprisoned Nelson Mandela. But lesser known are the secret talks that take place in a rural English manor house. Both sides may win or lose all, including their own lives. Botha learns of the British talks and, with the inevitable demise of apartheid, he intends to control the endgame by using the tactics of divide and rule. Against all the odds, a precious arena of frail trust between the...
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
The true story of William Pitsenbarger, an Air Force medic who saved more than sixty men in one of the bleakest battles of the Vietnam War. Presented the chance to escape on the last helicopter, Pitsenbarger stayed behind to save and defend his comrade in arms. Twenty years later, Pitsenbarger's fellow soldiers and father seek the help of investigator Scott Huffman and other surviving veterans to finally secure him The Congressional Medal of Honor...
16) The big chill
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
Seven college housemates from the 1960s who have drifted apart reunite at the funeral of a friend. Having entered adulthood as non-conformists, most now belong to the establishment. Stunned by the death of their peer, sensing their own mortality and the loss of their innocence, each takes the opportunity to reevaluate his or her life and re-establish their bonds.
17) Too big to fail
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Offers an intimate look at the epochal financial crisis of 2008 and the powerful men and women who decided the fate of the world's economy in a matter of a few weeks. Centering on Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, the film goes behind closed doors to examine the symbiotic relationship between Wall Street and Washington.
19) Black Widow
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises.
20) Dark city
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
John Murdoch awakens in a strange hotel room only to discover that he is wanted for a series of brutal murders and, while unable to remember anything, he is pursued by the police and haunted by "The Strangers," mysterious beings who possess the ability to stop time and alter reality.