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Schoolgirl Annabel is hassled by her mother, and Mrs. Andrews is annoyed with her daughter, Annabel. They each think that the other has an easy life. On a normal Friday morning, each complain about the other and wish she could have the easy life of her daughter/mother for just one day and their wish …es come true as a bit of magic puts Annabel in Mrs. Andrews' body and vice versa. They each have a Freaky Friday. (Read More)
| Themes: | dysfunctional family |
| Characters: | parent child relationshipbrother sister relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationship |
| Story: | reference to monopoly the gamefriday the thirteenthbody transformationsoul transferencebody switchingwish fulfillmentrole reversalgeneration gap |
The wide generation gap between Tess Coleman and her teenage daughter Anna is more than evident. They simply cannot understand each other's preferences. On a Thursday night they have a big argument in a Chinese restaurant. Both receive a fortune cookie each from the restaurant owner's mother which c …auses them to switch bodies next day. As they adjust with their new personalities, they begin to understand each other more and eventually it's the mutual self-respect that sorts the things out. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | teen movie |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familyfriendshipbetrayalwedding |
| Mood: | high schoolaffection |
| Locations: | restaurantmotorcyclelos angeles californianightclubchinese restauranttwo on a motorcycle |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipmother daughter relationshipteenagerteenage girlfemale protagonistsingle mother |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | body transformationsoul transferencebody switchinggeneration gapf ratedbased on noveltwo word titlekissdancingcar accidentremakeslow motion sceneguitarwidowpantyhose …auditionscene during end creditshigh school studentsubtitled scenetherapysupermarketteen angsttherapistpsychologistcrushhaircutcamera shot of feetrock songgrandfathermisunderstandingshoppingtitle at the endwedding receptionfast motion scenefemale stockinged feetspellhappy endingyellingstepfathermakeoverfoot closeup15 year oldvolleyballtoastteenage daughterunsubtitled foreign languageday in titleexammistakereference to shakespeare's hamletdetentionscrewballbanquetbody swapscreaming womanfiancereference to the rolling stonesstudio logo segues into filmsnorricamshakespearean quotationalliterative titlecharacter appears on tvmother daughter conflictreference to shakespeare's macbethcoffeehouseshort haired femalebody piercingfortune cookieserenadebad girlyounger brothertherapy sessiongarage bandswitching bodiesthree generationsmother daughter hugenglish classadult as childcheating on a testselflessnesschild as adultear piercingteen bedroomcrowd surfinggiving a speechhearing characters thoughtsreference to keith richardsshopping spreevibrationfemale therapistfemale guitaristhit on the head with a ballauthoressreference to the ramoneswedding rehearsalbride to befemale psychologisthigh school lifeparental relationshipbluetoothsinging along with radiopssttalent auditionwaking up someonepackage deliveryreference to stevie nicksteenage bandcharacter says break a legpop quizreference to world war threeschool detentiontackled to the groundteenage issuesducati motorcyclecharacter appears on a tv talk showwearing underwear on headaspiring rock starreference to the white stripesrunning into someone (See All) |
Josh Baskin would do anything to be big to hang out with his crush at the carnival. He finds a Zoltar machine, and he wishes to be big. After Zoltar tells him, "his wish is granted", Josh notices the machine is unplugged. He wakes up the next morning in an adult's body but he still has the same pers …onality. With the help of his best friend, Billy, Josh learns how to act like a grown up. But as he gets a girlfriend and a fun job, he doesn't want to be a kid again. Will Josh stay big or become a 13 year old boy again? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agefish out of water |
| Themes: | friendshipseductionhope |
| Mood: | affection |
| Locations: | new york cityhotelbicycleofficeoffice party |
| Characters: | policemother son relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage boybest friendbullyemployer employee relationshipchildhood friend |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | body transformationbody switchingwish fulfillmentrole reversalsexf ratedone word titlebare chested malekisstitle spoken by charactertitle directed by femaleunderwearmirrorneighborpiano …manhattan new york citybasketballchildbirthday partygunshotlimousineringhairy chestgameloss of virginitylifting someone into the airwalkie talkietoyblockbusterhomecarnivalbossmale underwearchild's point of viewco workerthirty somethingclassmatecareerfemale directorwishjobage differencepiano playeradolescencebaseball gamebunk bedtrampolinebronx new york citymarketingbody swapduettap dancingjob promotionfunfairpinball machinetoy storeloftshaving creamtap dancewhat ifracquetballtoy makerswitching bodieschild as adulthomesickpiano duetyankee stadium bronx new york citybirthday songunplugged electronic workscheap hotelquarterdo oversilly stringchild as an adultface on a milk carton (See All) |
The next door neighbors Nell Bedworth and Woody Deane have opposite behaviors and hate each other: the virgin geek Nell is polite, sensitive and well-prepared to go to Yale, while Woody is rude and his greatest expectation is to join a mediocre university due to his abilities playing football. When …Nell and Woody are assigned to visit a museum together, they argue in front of a statue of an Aztec god. During the night, their souls swap bodies, bringing difficult situations to them. They first try to damage each other's reputation in high school, but soon they discover that their dream of joining college can only happen with mutual respect and support. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | teen comedy |
| Themes: | friendshiptransgender |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | school |
| Characters: | mother daughter relationshipteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipgay kiss |
| Story: | body transformationsoul transferencebody switchingsexbare breastsinterviewkissdancingpartyshowerunderwearurinationcatundressing …bare buttcollegealcoholfightingparkpublic nudityargumentcursecheerleaderclaim in titleballoonhelmetamerican footballtowelembarrassmentboxer shortstrailerpublic humiliationvoodoogeekgenderyellinghomecomingchampionshipcrownpopularitymatchlesbian subtexthomosexual subtextbody swapgender benderhomophobegirl next doorserenadesleepoverswitching bodiesgender bendingtransgender protagonistbody waxinggender swapcollege interviewtowel snappingbeauty markturn aboutfootball scholarship (See All) |
The Addams step out of 'Charles Addams' (qv)' cartoons. They live with all of the trappings of the macabre (including a detached hand for a servant) and are quite wealthy. Added to this mix is a crooked accountant and his loan shark and a plot to slip in the shark's son into the family as their long … lost Uncle Fester. Can the false Fester find his way into the vault before he is discovered? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedyfish out of water |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familychristmaspregnancytortureangergreedamnesiainheritance |
| Locations: | cemetery |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipbrother brother relationshiplawyerlust for money |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | character name in titlesequelsurprise endingrescuehalloweensword fightbased on comic bookmansioncigar smokingbased on tv seriesthreatbrotherfirst partstrong female characterchainsaw …occultlifting someone into the airdysfunctional marriagefraudblockbustereccentricscamcrossbowimpostorbutlerpassionate kissshaved headunclegothaccountantfreaktween girlfencingloan sharkmacabrereference to shakespeare's hamletopposites attractknittingtrapdoorschool playbased on comic striphunchbackstrong manconcreepylifting a female into the airdisembodied handsiamese twinsfake bloodtrailer narrated by percy rodriguezwatching someone sleepfake doctorfamily lovelong lost brotherquirkysleeping womanreboot of seriesreference to george h.w. bushreunited familyweirdescapadebased on adaptationreal tv show shown in fictional situationreference to nerotalladdams familypreteenage daughtertreasuryuncle festerloving family (See All) |
After total humiliation at her thirteenth birthday party, Jenna Rink wants to just hide until she's thirty. Thanks to some wishing dust, Jenna's prayer has been answered. With a knockout body, a dream apartment, a fabulous wardrobe, an athlete boyfriend, a dream job, and superstar friends, this can' …t be a better life. Unfortunately, Jenna realizes that this is not what she wanted. The only one that she needs is her childhood best friend, Matt, a boy that she thought destroyed her party. But when she finds him, he's a grown up, and not the same person that she knew. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agefish out of waterteen moviecoming of age film |
| Themes: | friendshipbetrayaldanceweddingtime travelunrequited lovefirst love |
| Locations: | new york citytaxi driver |
| Characters: | mother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage girlteenage boyfemale protagonistphotographerbest friendchildhood friendfiance fiancee relationship |
| Period: | 1980s2000syear 1987 |
| Story: | body transformationwish fulfillmentnumber in titlebare chested malekisspartydigit in titlethongbirthdaymanhattan new york cityfour word titlebrunettebirthday partylibrarystriptease …prankhairy chestblindfoldhateteen angstathleteagingmagazinenew jerseytaking a pictureco workermakeupwishclosetbirthday presentcentral park manhattan new york cityblindfoldededitortween girl13 year oldcamcorderchick flickdance sceneestrangementjunior high schoollong brown hairbody swapreference to madonnanightgownmale female friendshipgreenwich village manhattan new york cityempire state building manhattan new york citydollhouseblamemagazine editoraltering historyfemale tearswhat if30 year oldcomfortage in titlereference to eminemchild as adultoffice jobtime travel romancebusiness presentationturmoilstaff meetingends with weddingschool photobirthday wishdo overmud maskreference to bambispontaneous choreographykissing gamemagical duststolen idea13th birthdaypitch meetingcompeting businessesthriller danceworkplace rivalry (See All) |
| Themes: | marriagepregnancyrivalryfirst love |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citylakechicago illinois |
| Characters: | parent child relationshipbrother sister relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipteenagerchildrenbrother brother relationshipsister sister relationship |
| Story: | based on novelsequelblondesecond partcompetitionhousebrunettevacationredheadholidaytwinsflatulencerivalbloopers during creditsfirst date …tween girlidentical twinssiblingfart jokewisconsinhigh school graduationjet skilarge familytrophy wifefamily vacationboat rideoverbearing fathersequel to remaketeenage girl in swimwearouttakes during end creditsdog humping someone's legpregnant woman's water breaks (See All) |
Peter Pan (Williams) has grown up to be a cut-throat merger and acquisitions lawyer, and is married to Wendy's granddaughter. Captain Hook (Hoffman) kidnaps his children, and Peter returns to Never Land with Tinkerbell (Roberts). With the help of her and the Lost Boys, he must remember how to be Pet …er Pan again in order to save his children by battling with Captain Hook once again. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmswashbuckler |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familyrevengekidnappingchristmasheromagicadoption |
| Locations: | snowairplaneboatlondon englandenglandbaseballcity of children |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipchildrenboygirllawyerlittle girllittle boyself discoverymermaid |
| Period: | 1990s20th century |
| Story: | character name in titlebased on novelviolenceone word titledogtitle spoken by characterbased on playtelephone callcryingcell phonerescuebattleswordtearsbed …islandgood versus evilorphansword fightdeath of friendman with glassesno opening creditschilddrawingfictional warold womanduelcostumeuniformstorytellinghuggingpiratecaptainslow motionlifting someone into the airblockbusteranthropomorphismreverse footagechild's point of viewfairyskateboardingsnowingdead boyplaysword duelvillain played by lead actoryellingbroken windowshoutingadventure herofantasy worldbaseball capbaseball gamechild kidnappingfriends who live togetheracrobatfather son estrangementoutlaw gangvictorychristmas lightsacrobaticshooksurname as titlefood fightlifting female in airstockholm syndromechristmas decorationsminiaturizationbig ben londonchild's drawingdollhouseteenager fighting adultreference to gandhicaught in a netflying manactress playing male rolefear of flyingbaseball glovechild fighting adulthook for handbattle of witstinker bellcaptain hookflying boyturbulencepants falling downgang that lives togethersheepdogslashexposed underwearopen windowexpression taken literallyanthropomorphic flowernever neverlandseashell bikinicrowingflying girlold english sheepdogthrowing a telephone out a window (See All) |
Seventh-grade is no fun. Especially for Dawn Weiner when everyone at school calls you 'Dog-Face' or 'Wiener-Dog.' Not to mention if your older brother is 'King of the Nerds' and your younger sister is a cutesy ballerina who gets you in trouble but is your parents' favorite. And that's just the begin …ning--her life seems to be falling apart when she faces rejection from the older guy in her brother's band that she has a crush on, her parents want to tear down her 'Special People's Club' clubhouse, and her sister is abducted.... (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmcoming of ageblack comedydark comedyteen movie |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familyfriendshipkidnappinghumiliationabusebullyingcruelty |
| Mood: | satiresocial satire |
| Locations: | schoolbussinging on bus |
| Characters: | parent child relationshipbrother sister relationshipfamily relationshipsteenage boyfemale protagonistteachergirlsister sister relationshipjewishlittle girlbullywriter directorjewish girl |
| Story: | singingtelephone callwatching tvwritten by directorkissingpianoclassroomgay slurtoiletsuburbattempted rapespeechcheerleaderglassesballet …nerdteen angstclubcrushgirl with glasseschild's point of viewcynicismfirst kisssibling rivalrysexual harassmentlonerpublic humiliationphysical abuseirreverencesexual awakeningharassmentoutcastcafeterialockermental retardationboy with glassesprincipalballerinadown syndrometormentlunchjunior high schoolverbal abusemiddle schooldignitytauntingjewish familysocial outcastsibling relationshipfirst crushdeliberate crueltypsychological tormentlesbian slursardonicgarage bandschool assemblypariahnerdy girlsuspected lesbianfood trayseventh gradespitball (See All) |
The executive Bob Munro is stressed, feeling threatened of losing his job and his lifestyle, since his abusive boss Todd Mallory hired the Stanford's geek Laird to work in their soda's company. Bob has promised his wife Jamie Munro, his teenage daughter Cassie Munro and his young son Carl Munro to s …pend vacations in Hawaii, but Todd demands him to prepare a presentation and attend a business meeting with the owners of a family company in a merging operation scheduled in the same period. Bob hides the truth to his family, rents a recreational vehicle and tries to convince his dysfunctional family that a road trip to the Colorado Rocky Mountains would be good to bring old values back to their family. After many incidents and while in the trailers parking area, the rookie Bob is helped by the bizarre but friendly Gornicke family. They escape from the Gornickes and initiate a journey of difficulties and leaning, retrieving their forgotten family bonds. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | slapstick comedy |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familymarriagedeceptiontheftfirst love |
| Locations: | desertbicycleroad triplakebaseballgas stationroad moviecar in water |
| Characters: | family relationshipsfather daughter relationshipfather son relationship |
| Story: | dogtitle spoken by charactersingingcar accidentbasketballno opening creditsacronym in titleon the roadvacationlaptophitchhikerworksibling rivalryrainstormparenthood …hikingrestroomtween girltraffic jamcoloradoquitting a jobutahentire title is capitalized acronymnevadarecreational vehiclescatological humorshopping cartraccoonworkaholichighway travelfamily vacationbusiness tripmotor homehome schoolingpasadena californiamergercorporate ladderreference to archimedesfamily companytrailer camp (See All) |
At 17 Mike O'Donnell is on top of the world: he's the star of his high school basketball team, is a shoo-in for a college scholarship, and is dating his soul-mate, Scarlet. But at what's supposed to be his big game where a college scout is checking him out, Scarlet reveals that she's pregnant. Mike …decides to leave the game and asks Scarlet to marry him, which she does. During their marriage, Mike can only whine about the life he lost because he married her, so she throws him out. When he also loses his job, he returns to the only place he's happy at, his old high school. While looking at his high school photo, a janitor asks him if he wishes he could be 17 again and he says yes. One night while driving he sees the janitor on a bridge ready to jump, and goes after him. When he returns to his friend Ned's house, where he has been staying, he sees that he is 17 again. He decides to take this opportunity to get the life he lost. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen movie |
| Themes: | pregnancymagicangerdivorceregret |
| Mood: | high schoolstar wars spoof scene |
| Locations: | schoollos angeles californiaschool partywater boy |
| Characters: | father daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage boybest friendbully |
| Period: | 1980s2000syear 1989 |
| Story: | body transformationbody switchingnumber in titletwo word titlebare chested malekissfightpartyerectionshowerdigit in titleface slapcondomswordfalling from height …lettersword fightbasketballbridgejudgeno opening creditsfired from the jobperson on firehigh school studentcheerleaderfreeze framechesscoachteen angstathletejanitormillionairewishgeekseparationteenage pregnancycafeteriafirst date17 year oldcheering crowdschool principalsex educationprincipalbowling alleyxbox 360unplanned pregnancylightsaberreference to star warsbasketball playerreference to batmanbody swapunwed pregnancycanteenhigh school seniorerectile dysfunctionabstinencemarriage crisispretendingreference to lord of the ringswhat ifmistaken for gaybasketball coachfalling off a bridgeincestuous overtoneswild partyice cream parlorplaystation portableadult as childcheerleading squadstar athletebig gamedo overlandscaperdivorce courtreference to vanilla icecivil court20 years later (See All) |
Matilda Wormwood is an exquisite and intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, Matilda is misunderstood by her family because she is very different from their ways of life. As time passes, Matilda finally starts school that has a kindly teacher, loyal friends and a sadistic principal. As she gets fed …up with the constant cruelty, Matilda begins to realize that she has a gift of telekinetic powers. After some days of practice, Matilda suddenly turns the tables to stand up to her parents and outwit the principal. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedydark comedy |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familyfriendshipangersupernatural poweradoptioncruelty |
| Locations: | schoolwater |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshipafrican americanfemale protagonistteacherbabybest friendlittle girlsingle mothervillainteacher student relationshipaunt niece relationshipbaby girl |
| Story: | f ratedcharacter name in titlebased on novelone word titletitle spoken by charactercryingbased on bookcatbookclassroomcookingchild abuselibraryfbidoll …readingdirected by starsingle parentflyingdresswoman with glasseslifting someone into the airfbi agentstealingoverallsvillainessmilkgirl with glasseswatching televisionchild's point of viewmisunderstandingchild protagonistironytime lapse photographythrown through a windowtelekinesisgeniusclose up of eyesforename as titlereading aloudsarcasmmathematicslibrarianelementary schoolschool principalcottageprincipalblackboardglassfemale heroroller skatingadopted daughtercarrotfemale athleteswingingprecocious childchild prodigyfat womanglobepancakewagonhung upside downcerealfederal bureau of investigationphone bookhula hooplifting a female into the airbraided hairgluefirst day of schoolchalkspellingpsionic powerneglected childribbonchild neglectreference to moby dickadoptive motherhopscotchoverweight childdisbelieving adultsiren the alarmadoptive mother adopted daughter relationshipspinningdedicated teacherprincipal's officechocolate cakelibrary bookthrowing foodroller bladessix year oldchild geniussleepmaskbad parentssupergluecharacter calls female sirhair ribbonshot putbad parentingegg beatermunich olympicsnewtfirst grade teacherhammer throwreference to ishmaelteaching oneself to read (See All) |
The story of the Buckman family and friends, attempting to bring up their children. They suffer/enjoy all the events that occur: estranged relatives, the "black sheep" of the family, the eccentrics, the skeletons in the closet, and the rebellious teenagers.
| Subgenre: | black comedy |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familymarriagepregnancymemorygambling |
| Mood: | affection |
| Locations: | schoolcarkitchenbaseballoral sex in a car |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipchildrenbrother brother relationshipteenage girlteenage boylittle girlsingle motherlittle boy …grandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshippregnant wife (See All) |
| Story: | male nudityone word titlemasturbationsex scenekissphotographsingingpartytelephone callcryingunderwearhorsepunched in the facecamera …vomitinglievibratorbirthdaybedcollegebedroomcookinghousedinnerbirthday partyold womanliarcowboychildbirthsadnessreference to william shakespearegrandmothersingle parentbirthday cakeeyeglassespornographyhuggingteen angstballooncowboy hatblockbusterbirthhomeembarrassmentgrandfatherpower outagesex talkliving roomplaybriefschildhood memoryhorseback ridingjoyteenage pregnancystrugglecar drivingschemeparenthoodschool principalyuppiebaseball gamebunk bedunplanned pregnancyresponsibilitybackyardhiding placebiracialwatching a videotalking while drivingschool playtreadmillexpectant mothernude photographsmilingmissouriexpectant fathermental disordercupcakest. louis missourihelium balloonpinatabiracial childmini vancowboy costumelittle leaguedropoutpaper bagmaternity wardnine year oldprincipal's officereference to franz kafkachild psychologistdental retainerusherkioskconsidering abortionchild rearingdiaphragmst. louis cardinalsphotographing sexbaby car seatballoon animalteenage marriagehelium inhalationblack sheep of familysocial adjustment (See All) |
The Stone family unites in common cause when their favorite son brings his uptight girlfriend home for the Christmas holiday, with plans of proposing. Overwhelmed by the hostile reception, she begs her sister to join her for emotional support, triggering further complications.
| Themes: | dysfunctional familychristmasdrunkennesscancerdatingadoptioncrueltygay adoption |
| Locations: | kitchen |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipfemale protagonistsister sister relationshipinterracial relationshipgay fatherdeafness |
| Story: | f ratedcharacter name in titlebare chested malephotographthree word titlewritten by directorsecretcar crashambulancewomandinnermarriage proposalchristmas treeringgay couple …terminal illnessfarcegay parentinterracial romancetensionbreakupwedding ringinsultsign languagehomecomingsenior citizenselfishnessadopted songay brotherinterracial coupleinterracial adoptionman wearing towelbrother in lawniecerudenessintrovertdisrespectcharadeswreathdeaf parentdefensiveness (See All) |
A Swedish family travels to the French Alps to enjoy a few days of skiing. The sun is shining and the slopes are spectacular but, during a lunch at a mountainside restaurant, an avalanche turns everything upside down. With diners fleeing in all directions, mother Ebba calls for her husband Tomas as …she tries to protect their children. Tomas, meanwhile, is running for his life... The anticipated disaster failed to occur, and yet the family's world has been shaken to its core, a question mark hanging over their father in particular. Tomas and Ebba's marriage now hangs in the balance as Tomas struggles desperately to reclaim his role as family patriarch. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | dark comedypsychological drama |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familyfriendshipmarriageinfidelityadulteryfeardivorcedepressionguiltpanictraumanear death experience |
| Locations: | restauranthotelsnowbuselevatorbus driver |
| Characters: | parent child relationshipbrother sister relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipchildrenboygirlphotographerlittle girlwaitress …little boyolder man younger woman relationshipfrenchself esteemcrying girlcrying boy (See All) |
| Period: | 2010swinter |
| Story: | female nudityf ratedone word titlebare breastsdogtwo word titlebare chested malecigarette smokingphotographexplosionpartytelephone calltopless female nuditycryingcell phone …mirrorurinationwatching tvwritten by directorundressingbeerbirthdaybathroomf wordwinemountainapologyargumenthotel roomvacationscreamhairy chestcheating wifestrong female characterholidaybirthday cakeapplauseeavesdroppingbeer drinkinglooking at oneself in a mirrorcakefriendship between mentouristice creambeardcrying womanpsychologybarefoot malevisitpsychologistcrying manembarrassmentmale underwearjanitorwindconfrontationunfaithful wifesexismanxietylostfrustrationfogskiingnervous breakdownbrushing teethmarital problemlyingmale objectificationadulterous wifetaking a photographpromiscuous womantourismrunning awaymale friendshipalonedroneselfishnessshoutingbare chested boytaking off shirtplaying a video gamelocked doorcrying femalelighting a cigaretteawkward situationskiwatching a videoalpsavalancheundressing someonetoothbrushwrapped in a towelfemale antagonistswedishlong haired malecowardicespoiled bratcrying malefemale sitting on a toilethysterical womanselfish womanpassive aggressive behaviorbechdel test failedgender rolessecretly observingmarital crisispassive aggressive womanmanipulative personmanipulative womanoverheard conversationfemale objectificationfamily vacationhysterical outburstski resortopen relationshipfemale hysteriacarrying someoneshared bedemotional abusedrunk womanintrospectionscreaming mandrinking wineestranged wifecrying childemotional blackmailcontemporarymarital discordfemale chauvinismboxer briefsfemale chauvinistmarital argumentmarital strifepsychodramasinging happy birthdayski liftelectric toothbrushsobbingdomineering wifeemotionally unstableestranged husbandsleeping shirtlesslocked outawkward silencementally unstable womanspilled drinkbrushing one's teethfemale sexistski tripswedish womanegocentric womansnow skiingspoiled girlman wrapped in a towelmartyress syndromemartyr syndromemountain resortflushing a toiletvacuum cleaningolder man younger mancrying for helpmountain roadbrother sister hugfrench alpskey cardfamilial hugsexist remarkabusive wifeemotionally unstable womanmarriage troublesleeping in underwearchairliftswede abroadtourist resortdepressed manloss of confidencewindyone week time spanpretending to cryattention seekingcarrying a childmarital anxietypublic embarrassmentski slopeswedish manignoredmountain hotelspilled winewashing one's handswinter holidaymountain skiingvacation gone wrong (See All) |
Puppeteer Craig Schwartz and animal lover and pet store clerk Lotte Schwartz are just going through the motions of their marriage. Despite not being able to earn a living solely through puppeteering, Craig loves his profession as it allows him to inhabit the skin of others. He begins to take the abi …lity to inhabit the skin of others to the next level when he is forced to take a job as a file clerk for the off-kilter LesterCorp, located on the five-foot tall 7 1/2 floor of a Manhattan office building. Behind one of the filing cabinets in his work area, Craig finds a hidden door which he learns is a portal into the mind of 'John Malkovich' (qv), the visit through the portal which lasts fifteen minutes after which the person is spit into a ditch next to the New Jersey Turnpike. Craig is fascinated by the meaning of life associated with this finding. Lotte's trips through the portal make her evaluate her own self. And the confident Maxine Lund, one of Craig's co-workers who he tells about the portal if only because he is attracted to her, thinks that it is a money making opportunity in selling trips into Malkovich's mind after office hours for $200 a visit. Craig, Lotte and Maxine begin to understand that anyone entering the portal has the ability to control Malkovich's mind, which also alters his entire being. This experience makes Maxine fall in love with a composite. This ability to control Malkovich's mind begs the question of the ultimate psychedelic trip for Malkovich hims… (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmabsurdism |
| Themes: | surrealismadulterylesbianismcelebritysexuality |
| Mood: | satire |
| Locations: | new york cityofficetaxi driver |
| Characters: | actorlove triangle |
| Story: | body transformationsoul transferencebody switchingcharacter name in titlethree word titlesurprise endingmirrorurinationmanhattan new york citymenage a troissubjective cameragay slurman with glassesno opening credits …character repeating someone else's dialoguecharacter's point of view camera shotpossessionunderwaterdirectorial debutmagical realismkissing while having sexactor playing himselfcaptainimmortalitybuildingworld trade center manhattan new york citypetportalwetting pantschimpanzeebechdel test passedbody swapchrysler building manhattan new york citypuppet showrubik's cubemarionettepuppeteerlynchianrealizationinside the mindvisual metaphorswitching bodiesmonkey actorforced perspectivepuppet mastercelebrity name in titletrapped in a human body (See All) |
Rich bitch Joanna hires country carpenter Dean to build a closet on her yacht. When the two don't see eye-to-eye, Dean is left unpaid while Joanna sets sail. The following day, Joanna is fished out of the sea, after falling overboard, suffering from amnesia. Dean sees a neat way to regain the money …she owes him... he tells her she's his wife; that way Dean gets a free housekeeper and mother for his four kids. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | screwball comedy |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familylovefriendshiprevengekidnappingmarriagedeceptionmemoryguiltfalling in lovewealthamnesiacheating |
| Locations: | hospitalschoolyacht |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfriendbest friendsingle father |
| Story: | role reversalone word titledogbare chested maletitle spoken by characterunderwearwatching tvthongbeerwomanlimousinebinocularsfired from the jobchampagnehairy chest …class differenceschainsawimpersonationticklingmillionairemental hospitaldeceitwedding ringbowlingfire extinguisherdockoregoncarpentertequilamartinicomeuppancemasqueradecoast guarddiamond ringminiature golfriches to ragsvaliumzodiacclubhousemullet haircutlife jacketfalling out of bedgarden hosewashed ashorerich woman poor manfour brothersoverboardspoiled womanpoison oak (See All) |
Danny and Walter are two brothers who barely get along even while driving their parents to distraction as their older sister tries to ignore them. Despite their squabbling, the brothers manage cooperate enough to play an old mechanical board game named Zathura. However, after their first move, they …find that the game has apparently flung them, their sister and their entire house into outer space. Furthermore, the brothers surmise the only way to return home is to finish the game. However with almost every move, new dangers arise as the siblings find themselves learning to cooperate in ways they never expected as they realize what they mean to each other. (Read More)
| Themes: | surrealismjealousyfearmonsterangercheatingcourageforgivenessregretspace travel |
| Locations: | bicycleelevatorbaseballouter space |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipbrother brother relationshipteenage girlalienlittle boysingle father |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | wish fulfillmentsurprise endingshowertelephone callfirerescuewatching tvbattlerunningrobotfour word titlecolon in titleapologychild in perilspaceship …transformationargumentmissionbasementreunionsleepingsingle parenthugginggamefireplaceloyaltydestructionwalkie talkietoyamerican footballhidinggoatalien invasionreconciliationhungerheadphonessibling rivalryastronautinsultgrowing upwishspittingsandwichcartoon on tvfire extinguisherstrandedpicturepromotiontelling someone to shut upselfishnessshoutingwhisperingfemale heroilliteracysofameteordivorced parentsboard game10 year oldtwo brothersurnbased on children's bookpre teenslimeprotectionfootprintcryogenicschild swearingblack holegravityhair dryerlazinessblowtorchtime warpshooting starsinkbondingblameconveyor beltfurnacealternate worldpleadingmeteor showerincest jokeplaying catch6 year oldlistening to music on headphonesevil robotsonycokemaking a wishweightlessnessspilled drinkchessboarddumbwaiterchess setmeeting future selfolder sisterbuzzsawgas stovemutant creaturegiant lizardwishing on a stardybbuk boxmacaroniolder version of selfeavesdropping at a doorreprogrammingfrozen personplaying a board gamepet hamster (See All) |
Jessica Spencer is the hottest, most popular girl in high school. Jessica, her best friend April, and a couple of other hot girls Lulu and Keecia visit the mall to hang out and do some shopping. They enter a new age store, where they check out a pair of ancient earrings. Unbeknownst to Jessica, thes …e are magical ones set in ancient Abyssinia. A princess known as Princess Nawa is disgusted by the groom of her arranged marriage and switches bodies with a slave girl by means of an enchanted set of earrings. Since the earrings are not for sale, Jessica steals them. But the next morning she gets a big dose of reality when she wakes up in the body of a 30-something lowlife male, Clive, a career criminal. Clive finds himself in Jessica's body. Now it's up to Jessica (in Clive's body) to find a way to get her body back, while Clive (in Jessica's body) takes advantage of his new body to set in motion a crime spree to put the blame on Jessica! (Read More)
| Subgenre: | teen movie |
| Themes: | marriagedancetheftbullyinghomophobiatransgender |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | schoolnightclubgas station |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipfather daughter relationshipafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage girlthiefbest friendgay kissbullyinterracial relationshipwitchasian american |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | body transformationbody switchingf ratedmale nuditymale rear nuditykissfightcigarette smokingerectionpantiesunderwearfistfightmirrorurination …arrestundressingbare buttvomitingbathroomclassroomcompetitioncriminalstrippergay slurstrangulationbasketballfootballtoilettied to a chaircurselocker roommanipulationconvertiblehigh school studentcheerleadercross dressingshavingfalling down stairshead buttgroup of friendsice creambeardflatulenceembarrassmentinterracial romancejanitorshopliftingarranged marriagehit in the crotchjob interviewshopping mallblack eyeslackersexual humorlooking at self in mirrorvoodoocrude humorarmed robberykoreanbully comeuppancegardenertaekwondoearringmallponytaildrumartifacturinalpromvolkswageninterracial couplecheating boyfriendbiracialunwanted kisstoilet paperfingerprinthandbagdreadlocksclimbing out a windowpole dancingbody swappillow fightvolkswagen beetlegas station attendantpenis jokelawn mowerhigh school footballpepper sprayhomophobemodel airplanecrossdressertrousersdrumminghonking a car hornbored housewifestrip jointreference to pubic hairschool janitorhickeyswitching bodiestwister the gamebleachers1st century b.c.hand clapping gamemascot costumebee costumemale wearing makeupvolkswagen new beetlewaxingboy dressed as girlgender swapnachotransgender teenhanbokkimchiabyssiniaclipping nose hairgolden earring (See All) |
Samantha's life is going downhill fast. The sixteen-year-old has a crush on the most popular boy in school, and the geekiest boy in school has a crush on her. Her sister's getting married, and with all the excitement the rest of her family forgets her birthday! Add all this to a pair of horrendously … embarrassing grandparents, a foreign exchange student named Long Duk Dong, and we have the makings of a hilarious journey into young womanhood. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of ageteen movieteen romanceteen comedy |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familymarriagedrunkennessweddingunrequited lovefirst love |
| Mood: | high schoolbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | restaurantchurchschool bus |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagerteenage girlteenage boysister sister relationshipjapaneseself discoverydream girl |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | female nuditynumber in titlefemale frontal nuditytwo word titlephotographpartypantiesshowerunderwearcar accidentbeerbirthdaylingeriegay slur …white pantieslooking at the camerasuburbconvertiblefemale removes her clotheshigh school studentdirectorial debutgrandmotherclass differencesrecord playerpizzabirthday cakenerdteen angstloss of virginityfarcelifting someone into the airtitle based on songcrushunderage drinkinggrandfatherwedding dressethnic slurgeekfirst daterestroom16 year oldjockunderage sexporscheillinoisnight vision gogglesveilshower roomdental bracesperson in a car trunkhigh school danceexchange studenthouseguestcoors beerasian stereotypeyellow pantiesdorkbrat packdental headgearwild partyshy girlwedding veildrive in restaurant16th birthdayfuture in lawswedding ceremony gone awrybridal veilforgotten birthday16 year old girl (See All) |
As an idle, good-natured bachelor, Uncle Buck is the last person you would think of to watch the kids. However, during a family crisis, he is suddenly left in charge of his nephew and nieces. Unaccustomed to suburban life, fun-loving Uncle Buck soon charms his younger relatives Miles and Maizy with …his hefty cooking and his new way of doing the laundry. His carefree style does not impress everyone though - especially his rebellious teenage niece, Tia, and his impatient girlfriend, Chanice. With a little bit of luck and a lot of love, Uncle Buck manages to surprise everyone in this heartwarming family comedy. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | fish out of water |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familydrunkennessunemployment |
| Mood: | high schoolnightaffection |
| Locations: | carchicago illinois |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage girllittle girllittle boyteacher student relationshipuncle nephew relationshipuncle niece relationshipbrother in law sister in law relationship |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | character name in titledogtwo word titletitle spoken by characterpunched in the facebirthdayneighborbound and gaggeddinnercigar smokingclownsuburbproduct placementcharacter says i love youprofanity …heart attackgolfteen angstbabysittertwinswatching televisionmisunderstandingfather figurebowlinggamblersarcasmtelling someone to shut upvacuum cleanertween girlredheaded womanmaking out15 year oldcoughingkiss on the lipsbowling alleyrespecthouse partyman wearing glassesfamily homehatchetracetrackpancakeanswering machine messageperson in a car trunkreference to karl marxfear of commitmenttireends with freeze frame40 year olddefiancedressing gown6 year oldattitudemother daughter hugfalling out of bedreference to mikhail gorbachevsharing a bedbreaking a plateelectric drillhit by a doorhit on the head with a balljalopysinging along with radiocaught eavesdroppingeavesdropping at a doorhit with a golf ballbound and gagged with duct tapecrazy uncleparent teacher meeting (See All) |
Michael Newman (Sandler) is a hard working family man, who must please his boss (Hasselhoff), in order to get promoted. Problem is he gets less time with his family, and wishes for a remote in which he can control his life. This soon comes true for Newman, when he meets Morty (Walken), a crazy sales … clerk, who has the ultimate remote. A remote in which he can do anything, including muting, skipping and dubbing his life. He finds this to be the opportunity in which he can not only skip every argument, but also skip to his promotion. He sees this as a good idea, until the remote goes horribly wrong. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | allegory |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familydeathfriendshipchristmasjealousyweddingmagicdeath of fathertime traveldrug usecancerredemptioncampingregret |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarrestaurantswimming poolsnowcemeterybicyclebaseballofficesinging in a carwater gun |
| Characters: | family relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendsingerboydancerbabytranssexualjapanese …asiansecretaryemployer employee relationshipex husband ex wife relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipcrying baby (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s1970s1960s2000s2010s2020s2030s |
| Story: | wish fulfillmentsexflashbackdogkissdancingtitle spoken by charactersingingsurprise endingerectiontelephone callvoice over narrationcryingcell phone …songdreamfoodmirrorurinationface slapslow motion scenewatching tvcomputerundressingsex in bedtearscafecleavagegay slurbandbridgeeatingsuicide attemptbrunettegraveyardcigar smokingflash forwardgraveargumentsuburbfactoryproduct placementangelmassagetentloss of fatherreunionobscene finger gesturefireworkskissing while having sexsacrificeheart attackeavesdroppingdestinyhypodermic needlelistening to musicarchitecturemagicianarchitectflatulenceswimsuitbirthcelebrationremote controlreverse footagesurveillance camerainventorobesityshopping mallkicked in the crotchdespairarabsexual harassmentfrustrationdivorceetank topwedding receptionfast motion scenet shirtmagic trickcartoon on tvbonglost lovetombstonecoca colatraffic jamlistening to a radiostrokemoroccosex changebathroberesponsibilitysecond chanceromantic rivalrycadillactreehousefeetfourth of julyparallel universewatching a videoreference to michael jacksonlong brown hairlifting person in airspeedofirecrackerkicked in the groindying wordswedding cakemcdonald's restaurantoverhead shotchemotherapyjoggerfattoy carcamperadult humorworkaholicchild swearingjob promotionchevroletsnowballbritish actor playing american characterrepeated eventpenis sizecamping tripfrench friesfat suitanimal sextime warpdark futurereference to britney spearsbad smelltoyotarich snobit was all a dreamnew york yankeesasian stereotypeobese manphotocopierwalking a dogyear 2017sleeping on a sofabaseball glovechevrolet corvettesleepoveradvanced technologycosmetic surgeryjunk foodmarriage counselorangel of deathpost coital scenewhat ifloss of petplaying catcharchitectural modelpool boysonycat scancheeseburgerremote controlled toy carstopped timelistening to a car radiorobot dogpants pulled downabsent mindednesspink shirtsalesclerkdog humping someone's legtime reversalarab stereotypepopulismfrozen timeindestructibilitytwinkiegarage doorjapanese stereotypemakeup sexswim meettoyota corollacoin trickhamptons long island new yorkliposuctioncommon coldquickieearmuffschevrolet impalaoglingpallorreference to calvin kleinswim coachjumping over a fenceemotionlessnessbaseball balldepantsingsensitivity trainingstuffed birdtivotoy helicoptertwinkiesdragged by one's hairirish setterreference to rosie o'donnelldog defecationplaying cowboys and indiansreference to moroccowendy's restaurantlays potato chipsobject returns after rejectedquarter the coinremote controlled toy helicopter (See All) |
Warren Schmidt has led a safe, predictable life working in the insurance industry in Omaha, Nebr. for many years, yet now faces retirement. At the same time he is forced to take a hard look at his wife, his life and his relationship with his estranged daughter. An often hilarious series of events fo …llow as Schmidt embarks on an unpredictable RV journey to attend his daughter's wedding in Denver. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedyfish out of water |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familydeathmarriageinfidelityweddingfuneralseductiontraveldepressiongriefdeath of wife |
| Mood: | satire |
| Locations: | barrestaurantcemeterybathtubairportroad tripgas stationroad moviemuseum |
| Characters: | family relationshipsfather daughter relationshipnative americancatholicself discoverylove letterjapanese americaninsurance agentself narration |
| Story: | generation gapfemale nuditycharacter name in titlebased on novelmale nudityflashbacktwo word titlevoice over narrationcryingurinationkissinglettercollegef word …orphanold manwomantoiletnundrawingwidoweron the roadspeechafricananswering machinesupermarketinjuryloss of wiferetirementironycharitymedicationfrustrationhot tubsalesmanvoice over letterexistentialismdivorceemidlife crisiswedding receptionirreverencereflectioncar troublecrisisvacuum cleanercoloradofraternityinterracial marriagetoastfuneral homereference to abraham lincolnkansasrecreational vehiclefirst person narrationunwanted kissbanquetletter writingmorticianfamily gatheringnebraskahighway travelbohemianchild's drawingmobile homereference to george washingtonreference to walt disneyhouseguestshooting starodysseydenver coloradochildhood homecorrespondencetelephone boxfigurinein jokeson in lawwaterbedpen palmotor homemulletmullet haircutlife changingtourist attractionanger managementspiritual journeywinnebagolife crisisgolden ageretirement partyfuture in lawsarrowheadwedding rehearsalchannel surfingomaha nebraskamoral storyolder woman nudelawrence kansasmalaisereference to buffalo billactuarydairy queensalespeopleself absorbedwedding toastcommodecondolencestrailer camp (See All) |
Three grown prodigies, all with a unique genius of some kind, and their mother are staying at the family household. Their father, Royal had left them long ago, and comes back to make things right with his family.
| Subgenre: | independent filmcomedy of manners |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familydeathfriendshipmarriagelesbianismweddingfuneralartincestextramarital affairracismdivorcedeath of fatherdepressionredemption …grieftheatrechildhooddrug addictionwealth (See All) |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york cityswimming poolhotelcemeterybathtubtaxiurban settingpolice car |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipbrother brother relationshippolice officernursepriestlawyerartistlittle girlinterracial relationship …professorgrandfather grandson relationshiptalking to oneself in a mirror (See All) |
| Story: | sexcharacter name in titlebloodinterviewflashbackdogcigarette smokingphotographknifelesbian kissthree word titlepantiesvoice over narrationcar accidentslow motion scene …watching tvcameracar crashfoot chasebranew yorkambulancejudgeman with glassesbirdcoffinchild in perilgravemassagetentskeletonactor shares first name with characterratcharacter says i love youballetheart attackrecord playerterminal illnessprivate detectivefalling down stairskilling an animaltape recordercowboy hatmousestabbed in the stomachloss of wifeservantbrother sister incesttennisforbidden loveinterracial romanceface paintshopliftingreconciliationsevered fingerattempted suicidepet dogtitle appears in writingnovelisttheatre audiencemedical examinationmedicationthrown through a windowblood on shirtmarital separationnervous breakdownplaysirengeniusmusic bandplaying cardsfiremanbisexualityaccountantmental breakdownfamily reunionphysicianreference to the beatlesclimbing through a windowplaywrightboy with glassesstage playinterracial kissballerinawrist slittingfinger cut offrazor bladewriter's blockbankruptcyshot in the handcruise shipdarkroomarcheologistboard gamechapter headingsestrangementadopted daughterdogfightracial stereotypeestranged fatherfinancechild prodigyeast indianphonograph recordbandaged handpainted facereference to the rolling stonestennis playerdelinquentfire enginefalconluxury hotelknife woundclergyshaving headextended familydalmatianfrat packfake illnesswar paintchequedeadpanneurologistdrug referencebb guntennis matchestranged family memberdeadbeat dadchild smoking a cigaretteelevator operatorhigh blood pressuremescalinebook coverplaying doctorstomach cancerex assassinliterary narrationfire drilltent indoorsrunning in traffic (See All) |
Jesse Aarons trained all summer to become the fastest runner in school, so he's very upset when newcomer Leslie Burke outruns him and everyone else. Despite this and other differences, including that she's rich, he's poor, and she's a city girl, he's a country boy, the two become fast friends. Toget …her, they create Terabithia, a land of monsters, trolls, ogres, and giants and rule as king and queen. This friendship helps Jess deal with the tragedy that makes him realize what Leslie taught him. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agesupernatural |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familydeathfriendshipartmagicangergriefchildhoodboy girl friendshipdeath of best friend |
| Locations: | churchforestwoodsrural settingfarmpolice carmuseumschool busschool teacherart museumschool bullynew girl in townschool friend |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipteenagerfriendteenage girlteenage boyteacherpolice officerstudentartist …best friendlittle girlbullylittle boyteacher student relationshipchildhood friendlove letterbest friendsblonde girlnew friend (See All) |
| Story: | based on noveldogdancingphotographsingingthree word titlebased on bookpunched in the facewatching tvpaintingtearsplace name in titlerunningbirthdayclassroom …death of friendbridgedrawingkingkeyfantasy sequenceproduct placementstorytellingdollpianisttragic eventqueenbirthday cakeroperacelifting someone into the airloss of friendguitaristcrushcgirealityimaginationchild's point of viewpet dogbelief in goddeerswingkingdomatheistdead girlbirthday presentfemale teacheroutsidertween girlcrownsquirrelgreenhousefantasy worldblackboardtrollanguishrunnerchurch servicegrievingcreeknext door neighbororganistsocial outcastlifting a female into the airgirl next doornonconformityschoolyardfalling from a treelittle sisteranimal trapreference to leonardo da vincineglected childsketchbookbelief in hellpoor familyfemale bullyclubhousereality vs fantasysinging happy birthdaymake believeschoolboy crushtwo friendsfoot racetree houseanimate treeteacher crushreference to theodore rooseveltoff screen deathswinging on a ropemusic classtree swingsobbing femaleimaginary worldfear of hellrope swingrunning racedog as a giftcatching someone who fallsreference to teddy rooseveltknocked to the groundlost keysmuseum tripreference to pieter bruegelwooden bridgelog bridge (See All) |
In a castle high on top of a hill lives an inventor's greatest creation - Edward, a near-complete person. The creator died before he could finish Edward's hands; instead, he is left with metal scissors for hands. Since then, he has lived alone, until a kind lady called Peg discovers him and welcomes … him into her home. At first, everyone welcomes him into the community, but soon things begin to take a change for the worse. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of ageblack comedydark comedyfairy talefish out of waterchrist allegorymodern fairy tale |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familyrevengesurrealismchristmasjealousydrunkennessdeceptionlonelinessguiltcelebrityunrequited love |
| Mood: | satire |
| Locations: | snowcastlelaboratory |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage girlteenage boypolice officerbullyteacher student relationship …psychiatristself discovery (See All) |
| Period: | christmas party |
| Story: | character name in titlebloodflashbackdogfightcigarette smokingphotographchasebeatingcorpseblood splatterrescueslow motion scenewatching tvarrest …held at gunpointneighborhandcuffsrevolvermontagedinerstabbed in the chestnonlinear timelinedinnerradiodouble crosscreaturetrainingsuburbstorytellingchristmas treebankscarsadnessgardenmagical realismcult directorgothicegglooking at oneself in a mirrorwoman with glasseslifting someone into the airtold in flashbackhappinesscrucifixmad scientistgossipcompassionhaircutburglaryinventorscissorsframe upatticsnowingbarbecuedead boygeniusflat tiregothhairold dark housespiral staircasefreakbully comeuppancedrunk drivingself defensemisfitelectric shockcookiecrashing through a windowcreationaltered version of studio logoplumberhandfamous scoreorchestral music scorehair salontreehousemetaltalentcut handwrongful arrestsittingbloody body of a childtalk show hostbank vaultcuriosityprosthetic limblemonadeorganistlifting a female into the airfictional talk showrock paper scissorswaterbedsaleswomanice sculpturelock pickcosmeticsartificial humanlimericksymphonic music scorenon statutory female on male rape attemptshow and telltopiarymusic score features choir (See All) |
When their father passes away, four grown siblings, bruised and banged up by their respective adult lives, are forced to return to their childhood home and live under the same roof together for a week, along with their over-sharing mother and an assortment of spouses, exes and might-have-beens. Conf …ronting their history and the frayed states of their relationships among the people who know and love them best, they ultimately reconnect in hysterical and emotionally affecting ways amid the chaos, humor, heartache and redemption that only families can provide-driving us insane even as they remind us of our truest, and often best, selves. (Read More)
| Themes: | dysfunctional familymarriageinfidelityadulterypregnancyextramarital affairdeath of fatherunfaithfulnessfaith |
| Locations: | hospitalbarrooftop |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshiplittle boyjewolder woman younger man relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshippregnant wifelesbian mother …jewish motherdying wish (See All) |
| Story: | based on novelflashbacklesbian kisstelephone callcell phonepunched in the facevomitingmarijuanaclassroomcleavagewidowelectrocutionconvertible …death of husbandbasementloss of fatherreunionsix word titlecheating wifestrong female characterhuggingclaim in titlepot smokingscene during opening creditscaught having sexnicknamemourningice skatingloss of husbandsports carchildhood memorymale in showerinterrupted sexhomecomingfamily reunionold flamerabbifamily businessradio showmarriage problemsporschesiblingfamily homeman childdeathbedbreast implantoverhearing sexice rinkloveless marriagechildhood sweetheartsynagoguefire alarmjewish familyfamily gatheringultrasoundstatement in titletalk radioclassic carwoman hits a manchildhood homebaby monitorringing telephoneradio talk showoverturned carwaving goodbyedeath in familydressing gownbrain injurymother daughter hugradio show hostmentally impairedmother son hugjewish humorfuse boxwavingsporting goods storesitting on a rooftopmature romancebrother brother fightforehead cuthome townsprinklertrying to conceivefolding bedpotty trainingreference to cyndi laupersofa bed (See All) |
When an adorable baby boy is added to the Addams household, Wednesday and Pugsley do not hate the baby, they just aren't necessarily excited about his existence. Ok, yeah they do hate the baby. So Wednesday and Pugsley must get rid of the new addition one way or another. Meanwhile a new nanny is add …ed to the household who overtakes Fester. The Addams must stop the nanny, but how? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedyghost storyscrewball comedy |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familylovejealousypregnancyweddingseductiondeath of wife |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipbrother brother relationshipboyteenage girlbabypregnant wifebaby boymarriage for moneylust for moneyboy girl kiss |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | character name in titlesequeldancingsingingthree word titlesurprise endingbased on comicbombsecond partbased on comic bookmansionhit by a carfemme fataleattempted murderbased on tv series …electrocutionattackwigchildbirthcharacter says i love youclassgrandmotherstrong female characteroccultlifting someone into the aireccentricbirthscambald manbutlerrivalhawaiiknife throwingplayunclenannythanksgivingmale virgingothshynesspostcardscene before opening creditsparenthoodsummer campblonde womanhoneymoonguitar playingkiss on the lipsyuppiemale protagonistmacabremurder attemptallergymurderessdance scenebrotherhoodarm wrestlingelectric chairexpectant motherguillotinemale male huggold diggerslide showbaldnessdental bracesnewlywedsexpectant fatherflaming arrowdark heroinedisembodied handreference to jack the rippertied to a poledeath by electrocutionsequel to remakeanvilbomb explosionlightbulbdouble datela marseillaisedancing couplecannonballgolddiggerbaby bornthrowing a knifeoverweight childdental headgearmaternity wardwoman electrocutedmale in a bathtubreading to a childblack widowgroup hughouse explosionlighting a cigarette for a womanelectrocuted in bathtubman in bathreference to barbie the dollindian costumehand from gravepie in facepallortallpurposely hit by a caraddams familybaby brotherrotisserietalking to a graveelectrocuted in a bathtubwish me luckbrother brother hugobject in nosesliding down a banisteruncle festerwar cryunpopularitybaby sondropped from heightdropping a babyhowling at the moon (See All) |
Fletcher Reede, a fast talking attorney, habitual liar, and divorced father is an incredibly successful lawyer who has built his career by lying. He has a habit of giving precedence to his job and always breaking promises to be with his young son Max, but Fletcher lets Max down once too often, for m …issing his own son's birthday party. But until then at 8:15 Max has decided to make an honest man out of him as he wishes for one whole day his dad couldn't tell a lie. When the wish comes true all Fletcher can do is tell the truth and cannot tell one lie. Uh-oh for Fletcher! (Read More)
| Themes: | dysfunctional familymoneyadulterydivorcehomelessnesswriting |
| Mood: | affection |
| Locations: | airplaneairportelevatorcourtroom |
| Characters: | family relationshipsfather son relationshippolicelawyerlittle boysecretaryex husband ex wife relationshiphomeless manbirthday boy |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | wish fulfillmenttwo word titlekisschaseface slapliebirthdaycleavagecaliforniatrialbirthday partypantyhosemarriage proposalbuxomsuitcase …courtreunionobscene finger gesturebirthday cakeballooncakewoman with glassesrepetition in titlelawlifting someone into the airblockbusterattorneyengagementinsultwishdivorceealarm clockfemale stockinged feetspellhappy endingadulterous wifetruthbloopers during creditsbirthday presentparenthoodadolescencerestroomtape recordingbaseball capmercedes benzsecond chancehonestywoman slaps a manimplied sexpenphysical comedypaperworkaholicmissing fatherchange of heartjudicial systemtrailcourt casejudicialjudiciaryparking ticketsex with coworkerbaseball glovedishonestygiving the fingerreference to michael jordanbirthday giftsinging happy birthdayblowing out candles on a birthday cakecompulsive liarmaking a wishbutt grabspritewish comes true5 year oldprenuptial agreementlos angeles dodgersbad daydollarchild's birthday partycourt rulinglitigationreference to tina turnerpulled over by the policecontempt of courttight dressbirthday wishwishes come truem&m's1 year laterbad fatherzitbaseball ballfather disappoints childblack male judgeimpound yardtruth taken as a jokefighting with oneselfreference to sugar ray leonardsprite sodawig pulled offwriting on faceattorney client privilegebeating oneselfreference to tiffany'sson's birthday (See All) |
In 1986, In Brooklyn, New York, the dysfunctional family of pseudo intellectuals composed by the university professor Bernard and the prominent writer Joan split. Bernard is a selfish, cheap and jealous decadent writer that rationalizes every attitude in his family and life and does not accept "phil …istines" - people that do not read books or watch movies, while the unfaithful Joan is growing as a writer and has no problems with "philistines". Their sons, the teenager Walt and the boy Frank, feel the separation and take side: Walt stays with Bernard, and Frank with Joan, and both are affected with abnormal behaviors. Frank drinks booze and smears with sperm the books in the library and a locker in the dress room of his school. The messed-up and insecure Walt uses Roger Water's song "Hey You" in a festival as if it was of his own, and breaks up with his girlfriend Sophie. Meanwhile Joan has an affair with Frank's tennis teacher Ivan and Bernard with his student Lili. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmsemi autobiographical |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familylovefriendshipmarriageinfidelitymoneyadulterypregnancydrinkingdrunkennessextramarital affairdivorceobsessionunfaithfulnessdating …poetrybreak upregret (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york cityrestaurantbathtubelevatorbrothelmuseum |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipteenagerfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorsingerbrother brother relationshipboyteenage girlteenage boy …girlnursepolicemanwriterlawyerteacher student relationshippsychiatristolder man younger woman relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipfrench kisschinese foodtalking to oneself in a mirror (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | sexmasturbationbare chested malekissphotographsingingpartypantiesshowertelephone callcrying …songunderwearfoodmirrorface slapwatching tvcatdrinkcondomletterbookliebeertearsanimal in titlebedcafebathroomclassroomguitarbracookingcandleambulanceeatingtoiletboxingsubwaydinnerno opening creditsparklibrarymicrophonevirginliarreadingclassobscene finger gesturetypewritertherapyheart attackrecord playerlistening to musicrecordingguitaristwatching a movietherapistnosebleedpsychologisttennisbrooklyn new york citycelebrationpillsunderage drinkingfeministtheatre audienceturtlemarital separationsongwriterholding handsearphoneswhalecafeteriaguitar playerjunior high schoolping pongplagiarismpassing outcustodyreference to the rolling stonesbrother in law brother in law relationshipreference to charles dickenssquidtennis playertable tennisoxygen maskpneumoniacustody battlepublishingreptilesleeping on a sofaliterary agentfrecklesreference to f. scott fitzgeraldreference to pink floydradiatorreference to errol flynnreference to franz kafkachild supporttennis proreference to jean luc godardamphibiantape deckgalapagos islandspeanutparent teacher conferencecowboy bootreference to jean paul belmondowriting classschool blazertennis coachhugging pillowjoint custodyletter of rejectionprospect park brooklyn new york cityfolding bedobject in nosereference to john mcenroeslapping someone's handtylenol (See All) |
Teenager Andie is one of the not-so-popular girls in high school. She usually hangs out with her friends Iona or Duckie. Duckie has always had a crush on her, but now she has met a new guy at school, Blane. He's one of the rich and popular guys but can the two worlds meet?
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmcoming of ageteen movieteen romanceteen comedy |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familyfriendshipdrinkingdrunkennessdanceangerpovertydatingunrequited lovefashionwealthfirst love |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | trainschoolnightclubschool teacherschool dance |
| Characters: | father daughter relationshipteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerteenage girlteenage boystudentmusicianlustteacher student relationshipchinesesingle father |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | generation gapkissdancingphotographsingingthree word titlepantiescryingunderwearfistfightblondewatching tvcomputertearsmarijuana …color in titlecleavagebrarock bandwhite pantieslibraryargumentmicrophoneconvertiblegymhigh school studentclass differencesredheadrecord playergirl in pantieseyeglassesnerdtraditionanswering machineteen angstdresstitle based on songcrushforbidden lovepet dogshoppingposterplaying cardscartoon on tvteenage lovelockeralarmbicyclingmaking outvolleyballlistening to radioteenage daughterpromaudio cassettehouse partysewing machinedesignerhigh school girlopposites attracthomeworkreference to madonnasuitorrecord storemusic storedance contestsnobphonograph recorddevotionreference to karl marxhigh school danceslumber partyyearbookhigh school boynylonsrich snobwashroomteenage romancehalljuvenilehigh school promteen lovereference to franklin d. rooseveltunderageparty dressbrat packwrong side of the tracksrich man poor womanshy girlschool yearbookrailroad tracksreference to david lettermanmusic albumhigh school sweetheartsprom dressbreasts growingsocial consciousnessreference to tina turnertwo suitorspreppiesingle dadreference to lionel richieshermer illinois (See All) |
Wayne Szalinski is your average "nutty scientist", working on a top secret machine that shrinks objects. When it unexpectedly starts working, he's so amazed he forgets to tell his family to be careful. And when they wander into his lab...
| Subgenre: | cult filmstop motion animation |
| Themes: | surrealismkidnappingwilderness |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipbrother brother relationshipteenage girl |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | generation gapdogtitle spoken by charactercryingblondescientistsurvivalman with glassessearchjourneyfive word titlesuburbdirectorial debutexperimentmutant …blockbustervisitlaserpart animationchild's point of viewinventordespaircomma in titleopening a doorbeeantfootsie under the tablebackyardanimated creditsscience runs amokfemale to male footsie playingminiaturizationhome aloneshrinkingtravellingmale to female footsie playingsudden change in sizebreakfast machineshrinking raylego brick (See All) |
Growing up together, Mitch (Ryan Reynolds) and Dave (Jason Bateman) were inseparable best friends, but as the years have passed they've slowly drifted apart. While Dave is an overworked lawyer, husband and father of three, Mitch has remained a single, quasi-employed man-child who has never met a res …ponsibility he liked. To Mitch, Dave has it all: beautiful wife Jamie (Leslie Mann), kids who adore him and a high-paying job at a prestigious law firm. To Dave, living Mitch's stress-free life without obligation or consequence would be a dream come true. Following a drunken night out together, Mitch and Dave's worlds are turned upside down when they wake up in each other's bodies and proceed to freak out. Despite the freedom from their normal routines and habits, the guys soon discover that each other's lives are nowhere near as rosy as they once seemed. Further complicating matters are Dave's sexy legal associate, Sabrina (Olivia Wilde) and Mitch's estranged father (Alan Arkin). With time not on their side, Mitch and Dave comically struggle to avoid completely destroying each other's lives before they can find a way to get their old ones back. (Read More)
| Themes: | pregnancywedding |
| Locations: | baseball |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshiptattoolawyerbest friendlustcrying babytattoo artisttattoo on backgetting a tattoo |
| Story: | body transformationbody switchingsexfemale nuditybare breastsfemale frontal nuditymasturbationkissfemale rear nudityleg spreadingpantiesurinationblondesex in bedf word …cleavagetoiletwhite pantiesscantily clad femaleflash forwardblack pantiesstatuescene during end creditsfemale removes her clothestwingirl in pantiesnipples visible through clothingred dresscrying womancoitusattorneypower outageshopping mallaquariumfilm setfamily dinnermarital problemcopulationanniversarycartoon on tvfountainbreast feedingdefecationadvicethong pantiesbubble bathtoastbaseball gameatlanta georgiabanquetbody swapremarriagewater fountainsmartphonewoman wearing black lingeriefemale sitting on a toiletlaw firmrecitalcountry clubunhappy wifegrocery shoppingstory continued during end creditshdtvdriving in the rainsombrerowoman wearing a thongthree way sexbaby bottleballet classporn setswitching bodiesworking lateblackberrymergerconference roommale sitting on a toileturinating in publicwoman wearing a g stringmediationchanging a diaperbutterfly tattoomediatordriving at night in the rainhand on a breastloss of powerchild with a knifelaw partnerman unfastening a woman's braunrated version available (See All) |
The world is astounded when Willy Wonka, for years a recluse in his factory, announces that five lucky people will be given a tour of the factory, shown all the secrets of his amazing candy, and one will win a lifetime supply of Wonka chocolate. Nobody wants the prize more than young Charlie, but as … his family is so poor that buying even one bar of chocolate is a treat, buying enough bars to find one of the five golden tickets is unlikely in the extreme. But in movieland, magic can happen. Charlie, along with four somewhat odious other children, get the chance of a lifetime and a tour of the factory. Along the way, mild disasters befall each of the odious children, but can Charlie beat the odds and grab the brass ring? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of age |
| Themes: | surrealismdancepovertyredemptionrivalrygreedwealthinheritance |
| Mood: | poetic justice |
| Locations: | restaurantschoolboatelevatorurban settinggermanytunnel |
| Characters: | family relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipchildrenboyteachergirlsingle mothergrandfather grandson relationship |
| Story: | wish fulfillmentcharacter name in titlebased on novelpunctuation in titleslow motion scenecomputerbirthdayrivertelevisionspyfactorysplit screencontestgiftsix word title …class differencesampersand in titletv newsflyingfaintinglifting someone into the airfbi agenteccentricimpersonationwhite houseransomdwarfimaginationchild's point of viewinventorchild protagonistarizonadisfigurementcaneauctioncontractchocolatecandylaundrytv reporterprizechewing gumfriends who live togethertour guideschoolteacherrags to richesluckfamous scoreforgeryhonestypsychotherapytrapdoorreclusemontanaticketgooserecipeindustrialistminiaturizationspoiled bratscreenplay adapted by authorlifting male in airinvalidspoiled childgluttonyindustrial espionagecandy barbelchpleadingpaperboygeesegrandparentnewsstandwallpapersteamboatcandy storeoverweight childused car salesmanchocolate factorymanufacturersudden change in sizecouch potatoused car dealertelevision addictionimaginary creaturelaundresstest of characterpaddlewheel boattinkercompeting businessesconfectionerscanimate (See All) |
One morning at an isolated mansion in the snowy countryside of 1950s France, a family is gathered for the holiday season. But there will be no celebration at all because their beloved patriarch has been murdered! The killer can only be one of the eight women closest to the man of the house. Was it h …is powerful wife? His spinster sister-in-law? His miserly mother-in-law? Maybe the insolent chambermaid or the loyal housekeeper? Could it possibly have been one of his two young daughters? A surprise visit from the victim's chic sister sends the household into a tizzy, encouraging hysterics, exacerbating rivalries, and encompassing musical interludes. Comedic situations arise with the revelations of dark family secrets. Seduction dances with betrayal. The mystery of the female psyche is revealed. There are eight women and each is a suspect. Each has a motive. Each has a secret. Beautiful, tempestuous, intelligent, sensual, and dangerous...one of them is guilty. Which one is it? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodramaromantic novel |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familymurderdeathsuicideinfidelitychristmasmoneybetrayaladulterypregnancylesbianismdrinkingdrunkennessincestseduction …robberyextramarital affairtheftguiltunfaithfulnesshumiliationgreedinheritance (See All) |
| Locations: | snowkitchenwheelchairfrance |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicesingerteenage girlprostitutegirlpolicemandancersister sister relationshipthiefmaid …frenchdaughterex husband ex wife relationshippregnant womangrandmother granddaughter relationshipaunt niece relationshipbrother in law sister in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipthe family (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | sexf ratednumber in titleflashbackdoggunkissfightcigarette smokingdancingsingingknifelesbian kisssurprise ending …pantiesbased on playsongdigit in titleface slapshot in the headdrinksecretshootingbookliepianocleavagemansionwomanhousewhite pantiesscantily clad femaleconfessionvirginstabbed in the backscreamingkeyreadingpianistinjectionsuspicionsleepingeuropecheating wifehateholidayteamedicinecatfightred dresscookdysfunctional marriagetrappedinnocenceunfaithful wifefather figurecard playingsibling rivalryevidencesexy womandeersuspectplayroomdaggerfemale female kissadulterous wifeteenage pregnancyunhappy marriagepromiscuous womanlocal blockbusterexotic dancerestateunconsciousnessblizzardupper classunplanned pregnancyhypocritefamily homefingerprintunwed pregnancygirlfriend girlfriend relationshipindustrialistsnowstormfamily gatheringheart diseasechambermaidfrench countrysidehit over the head with a bottledomestic servantbook clubhuis closfamily matriarchstep sisterfamily patriarchfur stolereference to romy schneidercameliapretty woman (See All) |
John Clasky is a devoted dad whose skills as a chef have offered his family a very upscale life, including a summer home in Malibu and a breathtaking new Mexican housekeeper, named Flor. She and her daughter Cristina have recently emigrated to L.A. from Mexico and are trying to find a better life. W …hen they move in with the Claskys for the summer, Flor has to fight for her daughter's soul as she discovers that life in a new country is perilous! (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familymarriageinfidelitymoneyadulterydrinkingdrunkennessextramarital affairguiltunfaithfulness |
| Locations: | beachrestaurantcarlos angeles californiabuskitchenmexicoschool bus |
| Characters: | family relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipsingerboygirlreference to godalcoholicmaidcatholichispanicself esteem |
| Story: | sexdogkisssingingshowertelephone callvoice over narrationcryingcell phonesongunderwearfoodwatching tvdrinkletter …tearsrunningcafecollegeprayernewspaperwomaneatingimmigrantimmigrationscreamingstorytellingmanipulationconvertibleautomobileclass differencessingle parentflirtingjeepjoggingcooknosebleeddysfunctional marriagechefculture clashspanishobesityjob interviewshoppinghousekeeperillegal immigrantpromiscuityvodkainsecuritylanguage barrierprivate schoolcadillacrealtorneuroticemigranttranslationaudimalibu californiamexican immigrantplaying against typedry cleanersreference to george lucasmonopoly the board gamefood criticprinceton universityenglish lessonsummer homenight jobspanglishreference to herbert hooverchild translates for adultcadillac escaladeaudi a4college admissionjeep grand cherokeeunable to speak english (See All) |
No sooner does Italian-American widow Loretta accept a marriage proposal from her doltish boyfriend, Johnny, then she finds herself falling for his younger brother, Ronny. She tries to resist, but Ronny lost his hand in an accident he blames on his brother, and has no scruples about aggressively pur …suing her while Johnny is out of the country. As Loretta falls deeper in love, she comes to learn that she's not the only one in her family with a secret romance. (Read More)
| Themes: | dysfunctional familylovemarriageadulteryextramarital affair |
| Locations: | new york city |
| Characters: | family relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfemale protagonistlove triangleself discovery |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | one word titleface slapoperawomanwidowmarriage proposaltransformationbrothermoonitalianblockbusterbrooklyn new york cityitalian americansuperstition …engagementfianceeitalian operabakerychick flickfuneral homebattle of the sexeshair salonopposites attractnew york skylinereference to adam and eveslice of lifeproposaltwin towersitalian restaurantespressobookkeeperafiwater thrown in faceartificial hand (See All) |
A 43-year-old mother and housewife who's facing divorce is thrust back in time when she attends her high-school reunion. Given the chance to change the course of her life, she finds herself making many of the same choices.
| Subgenre: | alternate historytime travel comedy |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familylovedivorcetime travelpoetrynear death experience |
| Mood: | high schoolaffection |
| Characters: | family relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage girlfemale protagonistex husband ex wife relationshipself discovery |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | character name in titletitle spoken by characterwatching tvpantyhoseautomobiledatereunioncharacter says i love youheart attacknerdteen angstfatebikergirl with glassesbreakup …nostalgiainventormarital probleminventionreference to the beatlesamericanamusic boxtime looptitle appears in songalternate timelinerepeated eventhigh school reunionwoman smoking cigarettereference to ernest hemingwayclass reunionlodgelife changingreference to napoleon bonapartereference to neil armstrongtime travel romancetheory of relativityrebellious teenagerdo overpoetry quotationmasonic lodgereference to william butler yeatsreference to yeats18 year old girlappliance storefilmed in mirrorreference to the great gatsbyedselrunning tracksecret ritual (See All) |
Walter Goodfellow, the vicar for the small English country parish of Little Wallop, has allowed his marriage to Gloria go stale, and he is so detached from his family that he has not taken notice that his 17-year-old daughter Holly is going through a succession of relationships with unsuitable boyfr …iends, and his son Petey fears going to school owing to being bullied. Out of desperation for affection, Gloria begins to fall for the advances of Lance, an American golf pro who is giving her "private" lessons. The problems upsetting the family start to fade away after Grace Hawkins, the new housekeeper, arrives and starts tending to matters as an older, and rather darkly mysterious version of Mary Poppins. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedypunk |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familymurderdeathmarriageinfidelityreligionmoneyadulterypregnancyfuneralvoyeurismmemoryextramarital affairangerguilt …unfaithfulness (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | restauranttrainschoolchurchcarsmall townbicycletaxivillagerural settingseacourtroomlaketrain stationsex in a car |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboyteenage girlpolice officerserial killerpolicemanreference to godlittle girl …bullychristianitylittle boylustbibleamerican abroadgrandmother granddaughter relationship (See All) |
| Story: | sexfemale nuditynuditybloodbare breastsdogkissfightphotographsurprise endingcryingcell phonebeatingcorpseunderwear …foodwatching tvcomputerarrestundressingthonglettertearslingeriedead bodyinterrogationcafeneighborprayersoccerbracookingold manvideo cameraeatingfootballinternetjudgeman with glassestrialchildunderwater scenevangraveyardold womanflash forwardmicrophoneprologueattackuniformsuitcaselightningflowerscourtspeechpolicewomanstageteenage sexcheating wifeheart attackflirtingapplauseropegolffireplacejail cellhidingmagazinevideotapedysfunctional marriageaudienceorphanagewomanizerpeeping tommental institutionguardthunderpet dogshovelvoice over letterhousekeeperpastorbrushing teethpromiscuityposterrefereedead dogsermonbarking dogquiz showgolf clubbicyclingbully comeuppanceponytailcottagemaking outteasingconventionmeat cleaverreverendpassengergolf coursenymphomaniacpondparolemurderesshiding under a bedwriting a letterironingtrunkcrime of passionworkaholicsexual intercoursefootball gamedouble entendremetropoliscookerygolf cartmental disordertrain conductorvicarjoke tellingrebellious daughterfrying pannightiespeakerpliersslip the undergarmentbraidsdismembered bodygoalkeepershorelinegolfingloss of petravinecommitteebaggagerekindled romanceparishbroccoligolf procodgolf instructorrear endelectric ironflower arrangingreference to song of solomonskillet (See All) |
Kevin McCallister is back. But this time he's in New York City with enough cash and credit cards to turn the Big Apple into his very own playground. But Kevin won't be alone for long. The notorious Wet Bandits, Harry and Marv, still smarting from their last encounter with Kevin, are bound for New Yo …rk too, plotting a huge holiday heist! Kevin's ready to welcome them with more battery of booby traps the bumbling bandits will never forget! (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmslapstick comedy |
| Themes: | friendshiprevengesurrealismchristmasfearescapememoryrobberyhome invasionhomelessnessmissing child |
| Mood: | rainnightbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york cityswimming poolhotelairplanetaxiairportelevatorurban settingpolice stationpolice carcityrooftoptaxi driver |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipbrother brother relationshipboypolice officerlittle boymaidboy hero |
| Period: | 1990swinter |
| Story: | wish fulfillmentnumber in titlesequelgunphotographchaseshowertelephone callfiredigit in titlerescueslow motion scenearrestfalling from heightsecond part …place name in titlenumbered sequelmanhattan new york citytelevisioncriminaltelephonesubjective cameranew yorkconcertcolon in titlefishapologybirdparklimousinetreehotel roomperson on fireelectrocutionpay phoneproduct placementvacationchristmas treescreamskeletoncity name in titlegiftpigtrapfireworkspizzaholidayropehuggingflyingtape recorderlifting someone into the airtoyblockbusterfloridaladderorchestraremote controlburglarvisionseven word titleburglarychild protagonistpower outagemiami floridachristmas evebooby trapatticbody landing on a carroomsequel to cult favoriteworld trade center manhattan new york citypigeonuncleabandoned buildingcartoon on tvcentral park manhattan new york citysecond in seriessenior citizenbrooklyn bridgevacuum cleanercoca colacredit cardreference to donald trumpunsubtitled foreign languagemale protagonistchewing gumtimes square manhattan new york cityjumping into waterroof10 year oldstaffdoveprecocious childrevolving doorice rinkphysical comedydeja vuchristmas giftchristmas movienail gunwoman punches a mannumber 2 in titlehotel managerhome alonehomeless womanlost childtoy storechild heromother son reuniontwin towersroom serviceluxury hotelchristmas decorationlifting a male into the airbird attackchildren's choirjumping into a swimming poolmovie reality crossovercredit card fraudhead in a toiletcarnegie hall manhattan new york citymemory lapsekid outsmarts adultblurry visioncartoon reality crossovergreen slimehit with a brickmischievous childrockefeller center manhattan new york cityreference to donald duckmale antagonisttownhousebrick thrown through a windowhitting one's headplaza hotel manhattan new york cityvoice recorderwoman punches manchristmas with familycriminal duohotel guestwoman slaps man in the facehit on the head with a bricki cross my heart and hope to dieschool concertskeleton visible during electrocutionfalling brickforgetting namehotel bellmanscreaming boy (See All) |
The film's female lead, Naina (Preity Zinta) narrates the story. Her father had committed suicide years ago which left a deep impact on her heart. Her family is dysfunctional since her mother and grandmother just cannot stop arguing. But when Aman (Shahrukh Khan) arrives next door, the whole gloomy …conditions change. Aman infuses life in skeptical and overtly serious Naina, and she falls in love with him. But Aman knows that he cannot marry Naina because of a secret which he cannot divulge to her. So he intends upon setting her up with her best pal Rohit (Saif Ali Khan). (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodrama |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familyweddingcancerfalling in love |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | restaurantsnow |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipmother daughter relationshiplove triangleself narration |
| Story: | title spoken by characterneighborgay slurnew yorkbasketballmarriage proposaldiaryterminal illnessdiscojoggingreverse footageengagementengagement ringtragic endingadopted daughter …courtshiptoothbrushmeaning of lifeheart diseasedinner tablebasketball courtgay jokepunjabiflowerpotdinner guestfast motion sequencehomosexual overtonesindian foodindian weddingbhangrajoy of lifeemotional depressionfamily discord (See All) |
Hoping to bring his family closer together and to recreate his childhood vacation for his own kids, an adult Rusty Griswold takes his wife and two sons on a cross-country road trip to Walley World. Needless to say, things don't go quite as planned.
| Themes: | dysfunctional familychildhood |
| Locations: | carroad triptruckchicago illinoisroad moviesan francisco californiausasinging in a caramericacar explosion |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipbrother brother relationshipteenage boymotherfilmmakertruck driver |
| Period: | 21st century |
| Story: | female nudityone word titlebare breastssequelbare chested maletitle spoken by characterlesbian kisserectionpunched in the facebikinibook …vomitingbeercompetitionalcoholparkon the roadvacationcrossautomobileratcowsyringepoolteddy bearnicknamesonamusement parkarizonasurprisewedding ringtripmale objectificationdementiajournalmale in underwearroller coasterplaying guitarhanging upside downmarriage problemsreading a booksleeping in a carawkward situationcross countrytheme parkcar rollovermemphis tennesseereturning character with different actortruckerslow motion action scenegpsgrand canyonsevered earrunning out of gasbipolar disorderfemale vomitinghighway travelmale singerplaying acoustic guitarfamily vacationbed and breakfaststartledobstacle coursecross country tripwoman wearing a red dresserect penisboxer briefsairplane pilotreference to pubic hairroute 66woman wearing a string bikiniwaiting in linecb radiowhite water raftingatverection visible through clothingcountry roadairline pilotreference to penis sizemanson familycar truck crashair turbulancearizona desertcovered with bloodreference to vin dieselsuffocated with a plastic baghuman fecessteergoing over a waterfalljack knifed trucklost wedding ringreference to seal (See All) |
The Earth was ravaged by the Formics, an alien race seemingly determined to destroy humanity. Fifty years later, the people of Earth remain banded together to prevent their own annihilation from this technologically superior alien species. Ender Wiggin, a quiet but brilliant boy, may become the savi …or of the human race. He is separated from his beloved sister and his terrifying brother and brought to battle school in orbit around earth. He will be tested and honed into an empathetic killer who begins to despise what he does as he learns to fight in hopes of saving Earth and his family. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmmartial artscoming of agespace opera |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familydeathfriendshiprevengedeceptionmilitaryredemptionbullyingself sacrificeregretspace travel |
| Locations: | baseballouter spacecavelaboratoryspace stationspace battlemilitary school |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipteenagerchildrentattoobrother brother relationshipboyteenage girlteenage boyteachersoldier …alienwarriorbullyfacial tattoo (See All) |
| Period: | future |
| Story: | character name in titlebased on novelviolencetwo word titlebare chested malefightexplosionsurprise endingshowervoice over narrationbeatingdreamfistfightshot in the chestwritten by director …battlebrawlmaskletterhand to hand combathallucinationfightingshot in the backsubjective camerastrangulationmontagearmysnakeno opening creditschild in perilfictional warspaceshipshot in the legtrainingcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguecharacter's point of view camera shotcover upmanipulationstrong female charactericegamedestructioneggpropagandahelmetcomaspacecraftsergeantenemykicked in the stomachplanetfaked deathstrong female leadteenage protagonistgenocidecolonelpresumed deadalien invasionchild's point of viewinvasionanimated sequencechild protagonistpunched in the stomachmentorsibling rivalryparachutee mailhologramtitle at the endlens flarelieutenantlaser guntelepathyclose up of eyesfemale soldieranti warcafeteriawar heroremorsedronemajorbully comeuppancecommanderpush upsquitting a jobfighter jetmilitary basespace shuttlefighter pilotsimulationmonitoralien planetexploding shipadmiraldogfightmind readingvideo gameclose up of eyeteenage herospacesuitchild prodigyearth viewed from spacecryogenicssimulation gameleadershiphuman versus alienbombardmentzero gravityhuman in outer spacemaoriexploding planestudent teacher relationshipbased on young adult novelreference to napoleoninfirmaryoutpostsleep deprivationfilm starts with quotenew zealanderkamikazewar gamebasic trainingexploding planetreference to julius caesarreflection in eyetwisted anklemilitary academyejection seatchild geniusbrother against brotherdysfunctional societyspace navyalien egginsectoid alienpre adolescent (See All) |
Under-age agents Juni and Carmen Cortez set out on their newest most mind-blowing mission yet: journeying inside the virtual reality world of a 3-D video game designed to outsmart them, as the awe-inspiring graphics and creatures of gaming come to real life. Relying on humor, gadgetry, bravery, fami …ly bonds and lightning-quick reflexes, the Spy Kids must battle through tougher and tougher levels of the game, facing challenges that include racing against road warriors and surfing on boiling lava, in order to save the world from a power hungry villain. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsspy spoofspy film |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familysurrealismhero |
| Mood: | parodyjames bond spoof |
| Locations: | wheelchair |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipvillain |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | violencesequelexplosionchaserescueshowdownhand to hand combatrobotspythird partmissionactor playing multiple rolesglasseslove interestsister …gameracesurfingvirtual realityrealitytrappedchild protagonist3 dimensionalspyingfighting gamegadgetstick fightgiant robotcar raceintelligencedirector also cinematographerpart computer animationspy herosecret missionliberationvideo gamestaffvillain turns goodchild heromusic score composed by directormild violenceplaying against typegrandparentchild fighting adultchild spytoy maker3d sequel to 2d filmpop up bookvirtual reality gamesaving the world missiongirl spyboy spy (See All) |
A mafia boss and his family are relocated to a sleepy town in France under the witness protection program after snitching on the mob. Despite the best efforts of CIA Agent Stansfield ('Tommy Lee Jones' (qv)) to keep them in line, Fred Manzoni ('Robert De Niro' (qv)), his wife Maggie ('Michelle Pfeif …fer' (qv)) and their children Belle ('Dianna Agron' (qv)) and Warren ('John D'Leo' (qv)) can't help but revert to old habits and blow their cover by handling their problems the "family" way, enabling their former mafia cronies to track them down. Chaos ensues as old scores are settled in the unlikeliest of settings. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of ageblack comedyfish out of water |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familymurderdeathrevengeprisongangsterrobberymafiaredemptionsadismunrequited lovemurder of a police officerfirst lovemurder of family |
| Mood: | high schoolnightmare |
| Locations: | hospitalbeachcarsmall townvillagepolice stationfrancetrain stationcatholic churchschool teacherfire station |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipteenagertattooteacherbullyhitmanteacher student relationshipamerican abroadmayor …catholic priestneighbor neighbor relationshipteacher student sexjewish american (See All) |
| Story: | based on novelbloodviolenceflashbacktwo word titlecigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterexplosionknifechasevoice over narrationbased on bookshootoutbeatingcorpse …shot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facewritten by directorgunfightheld at gunpointsunglassessex standing upshot in the backf wordfoot chasenewspaperstrangulationmassacrewomanmontagestabbed to deathsuicide attemptprisonerstabbed in the chestweaponnonlinear timelineno opening creditsanti herochild in perilhit by a carpolice officer killedshot in the foreheadorganized crimebinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathfbifantasy sequencepay phoneproduct placementkicked in the facedeath of childcollege studentattempted rapehigh school studentautomobilewitnesscharacter says i love youprofanitysilencertypewriternewspaper headlinesubtitled scenefreeze framestrong female characterak 47crime bossuzisupermarketburned aliveassassination attemptfarcesociopathfbi agentmobsterkicked in the stomachphone boothculture clashbrooklyn new york citystrong female leadrocket launcherfalse identitygun fupicnicbroken legpassportreverse footageswitchbladeprison guardbloody nosesevered fingerdual wielditalian americanrejectionkicked in the crotchblack and white scenearchival footagedynamiteblack eyemurder of a childbarbecuelens flarebroken armdead boyjuvenile delinquentalarm clockflat tiremob bosshit with a baseball batmarijuana jointbarking doghigh school teacherfirearmgerman shepherdconfessionaldisposing of a dead bodyyoung version of characterinformantx raybody in a trunkgreenhousestakeoutbloody body of childpearl necklaceemergency roomplumbermercedes benzcontract killermafia bossexploding househit with a hammerfrenchmanwoman smokergoth girlshot through a doorwitness protectionfingerprintarmorywalkmanwiretappingmob hitnormandytear on cheekfederal agentautomatic weapontitle spoken by narratortime bombmemoirreference to frank sinatrahundred dollar billcareer criminalsafe housechild murders a childreference to jimi hendrixteen violencepunched in the nosewitness protection programboy killedchild uses a gunkleptomaniacreference to dwight d. eisenhowerfalse passportchild shotreference to al caponechild knocked unconsciousfight in the restroomphone tapfitting inwater pollutionbitten by a dogmovie screeningrocket propelled grenadereference to david lettermanchild shot in the chestdragged by a carfamily dogimprovised explosive devicereference to dean martinreference to martin scorsesesevered thumbfrench stereotyperose gardenopening creditshit teamschool newspapervolvo carwriting memoirshandlerslurping a drink with a strawpeugeot 205reference to dumbobarbeque grillhair in curlersschool papertop ten list (See All) |
In Albuquerque, Sheryl Hoover brings her suicidal brother Frank to the breast of her dysfunctional and emotionally bankrupted family. Frank is homosexual, an expert in Proust. He tried to commit suicide when he was rejected by his boyfriend and his great competitor became renowned and recognized as …number one in the field of Proust. Sheryl's husband Richard is unsuccessfully trying to sell his self-help and self-improvement technique using nine steps to reach success, but he is actually a complete loser. Her son Dwayne has taken a vow of silence as a follower of Nietzsche and aims to be a jet pilot. Dwayne's grandfather Edwin was sent away from the institution for elders (Sunset Manor) and is addicted in heroin. When her seven-year-old daughter Olive has a chance to dispute the Little Miss Sunshine pageant in Redondo Beach, California, the whole family travels together in their old Volkswagen Type 2 (Kombi) in a funny journey of hope of winning the talent contest and to make a dream come true. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familydeathdrugsmoneydeath of fatherdrug usedrug addictionwriting |
| Mood: | social satireaffection |
| Locations: | hospitalbeachmotorcyclewheelchairroad tripmotelgas stationroad movienew mexico |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipteenagerdoctorsingerteenage boyteacher …dancersister sister relationshipwaitresshomosexualityteacher student relationshipuncle nephew relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipuncle niece relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationship (See All) |
| Story: | cigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by charactersingingthree word titletelephone callcryingcell phonesongtitle directed by femalefoodmirrorwatching tvcomputerbook …tearsrunningdead bodyold mancaliforniaambulancewomandinerdrivingapologyno opening creditsjourneyvanargumentstrippingbusinessmanscreamingsuburbstripteasefired from the jobpay phoneon the roadreadingspeechdirectorial debutheroingarageeyeglassesanswering machinequesthelmetice creamaudiencebikerremote controlinnocencesufferinghatredconvenience storemutemental hospitalpridearizonapierdressing roomreckless drivingirreverenceunderdogcar troubleporn magazinemake upparenthoodsarcasmlosertween girlpopcornbeauty pageantsuicidalauto mechanicfailurevolkswagenbechdel test passedtalent showcross countryroadtripbeggingwinnerdeath of grandfatherfreewaypackingoptimismfatbeauty contesthighway travelgraduate studentroad ragedirected by several directorsreference to friedrich nietzschegay pornographymotivational speakerpageantdrug snortingspeakerchild starvolkswagen buswar woundalbuquerque new mexicocross country tripfried chickenmagazine articledeadpanhospital waiting roomspritecar hornnotepadreference to marcel proustcolor blindhighway patrolmanvow of silencehair stylingmute boymaster of ceremonieseye testflight schooltalent auditionfreak outscottsdale arizonacrime scene cleanuppushing car (See All) |
Muriel finds life in Porpoise Spit, Australia dull and spends her days alone in her room listening to Abba music and dreaming of her wedding day. Slight problem, Muriel has never had a date. Then she steals some money to go on a tropical vacation, meets a wacky friend, changes her name to Mariel, an …d turns her world upside down. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult film |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familydeathfriendshipsuicidemarriageinfidelitymoneybetrayalpoliticsadulterydrinkingweddingfuneralrobberyextramarital affair …divorcecorruptiontheftdeath of mothercancerunfaithfulnessgamblingbullyingdeath of wifeunemploymentsuicide of mother (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hospitalbarbeachrestaurantchurchswimming poolhoteltaxiwheelchairaustraliapolice carcitymoteloceanchinese restaurant |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfrienddoctorboyprostitutefemale protagonistpolicemandancer …priestsister sister relationshipthiefjapaneseaustraliancousin cousin relationshipgirl fight (See All) |
| Story: | sexcharacter name in titlenuditythreesomemale rear nuditykissfightcigarette smokingdancingphotographsingingtelephone callfire …cryingwatching tvdrinkarrestundressingliebeertearscafeislandtelephonef wordswimmingsoccername in titleambulancefootballpoliticiancoffinroommatesearchracial slurdrug addictcostumeliarchampagnevacationheart attacksurgerycoachteaathleteloss of virginityinjurytouristcatfightcomaloss of friendswimsuitbrideembarrassmentshopliftingpillsshoesconstruction siteobesityfemale leadrejectionbribeblack eyelipstickslackerwedding ringwedding dresssailoropening a doorwedding receptiont shirtwedding ceremonylaundrypostcardvideo storesydney australiaaboriginalautographfriendship between womenmakeoversurferhoneymoonloud sexpeer pressuredance clubcricket the gameslot machinelying on bedrehabilitationemergency roombackyardlip synchingmarriage engagementtelegramtalent showswimmerolympic gamespolaroid camerafemale athletebouquetbride and groommarriage of conveniencewedding cakedignityloveless marriagesurgical operationmicrowave ovenhigh school friendtumorbridesmaidsaying goodbyegeishasleeping pillsdrink thrown into someone's facenight swimmingpersonal adname changephysical therapyspying on couple having sexlocksmithsolicitorsouth africanconstablelistening to sexreference to princess dianasports herovideo store clerkcosmetics22 year oldbarristerlawn mowingsandalsasthmaticdry cleanerssham marriagebalifriends who hate each otherwedding videou.s. sailortelephone booktypistreference to prince charlesmarlboro cigarettesmilk cartonugly ducklingrehabilitation centerjapanese businessmanswimming coachabbawedding banquetwedding bouqueton the doleave mariaswimming championwanting to marryboom microphone in shotreference to charlie chanspinal cordbad dancingblank checksales representativeaustralian prime ministersitting in the dark (See All) |
Jon and Wendy Savage are two siblings who have spent their adult years trying to recover from the abuse of their abusive father, Lenny Savage. Suddenly, a call comes in that his girlfriend has died, he cannot care for himself with his dementia and her family is dumping him on his children. Despite t …he fact Jon and Wendy have not spoken to Lenny for twenty years and he is even more loathsome than ever, the Savage siblings feel obliged to take care of him. Now together, brother and sister must come to terms with the new and painful responsibilities with their father now affecting their lives even as they struggle with their own personal demons Lenny helped create. (Read More)
| Themes: | dysfunctional familydeathlovemarriageinfidelitychristmasjealousyadulterydrinkingmemoryextramarital affairdeath of fatherdeath of motherunfaithfulnesstheatre …dyingwritingserious illness (See All) |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarrestauranttrainsnowcemeteryairplanebathtubtaxiairportwheelchairofficemotelsinging in a car …airplane trip (See All) |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorsingerteachernursestudentphotographerwriterinterracial relationship …professorolder man younger woman relationshipdeath of girlfriend (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | sexf ratedcharacter name in titleinterviewdogtwo word titlesex scenekisscigarette smokingtitle spoken by charactersingingtelephone callcryingcell phonesong …title directed by femalefoodwatching tvcomputercatwritten by directordrinklietearsrunningcafebathroomneighborclassroomsubjective camerabedroombraold manbridgeeatingchild abuseman with glassesbathold womanflash forwardliarsuitcasechristmas treeflowerscheerleadermagical realismclassreference to william shakespeareanswering machinegolfmedicineballooneggrace relationsjoggingagingtied to a bedexercisewatching a movieretirementold agerejectionsibling rivalryarizonawedding ringthirty somethingpolandsnowingmidlife crisisdementiasneakersfilm projectorx rayplaywrightinsomniaretirement homebearded mandenialparentcollege professornursing homerehabilitationmiddle agepillowsleeplessnessneck bracebouquetpet catmortalityforty somethingexcrementdental bracespatriarchcerealgolf cartanswering machine messagecaregiversenilityphoenix arizonadeath of parentdiaperniagara fallsloss of girlfriendblackfacereference to 9 11volvoorderlycalling someone an idiotnew york statehearing aidold people's homecaught in a liesleeping on a sofaphdmarried manfifty somethinglava lampwoman in bathreference to the wizard of oztaking a pillnigerianbuffalo new yorkparent grown child relationshipreference to marlene dietrichplaying tennisgreeting cardreference to laurel and hardysports injurytheatrical playincontinencekrakow polandsick fathertheatre rehearsalhit with a bottleprenuptial agreementsleeping in a chaircharacter says go to hellrehabilitation centeradult diapercaregivingtabby cattemp workerdance troupemessy apartmentneck injurypants falling downreference to al jolsonbrother sister hugreference to bertolt brechttheatre producerelder carefema39 year oldcholesterolcommon law marriagewish me luck42 year oldfrying an eggtheatre of the absurdaging parentcontemplating deathend of life careoff off broadwaybicycle built for twopap smearpatient carereference to femawatching a silent movie6 months lateracademic fellowshipapology for kisspain pillreference to the unabombersick parentsinging along to music (See All) |
After a period of vacation in Hawaii, Joanna "Joey" Drayton returns to her parents' home in San Francisco bringing her fiance, the high-qualified Dr. John Prentice, to introduce him to her mother Christina Drayton that owns an art gallery and her father Matt Drayton that is the publisher editor of t …he newspaper The Guardian. Joey was raised with a liberal education and intends to get married with Dr. John Prentice that is a black widower and needs to fly on that night to Geneva to work with the World Health Organization. Joey invites John's parents Mr. Prentice and Mrs. Prentice to have dinner with her family and the couple flies from Los Angeles to San Francisco without knowing that Joey is white. Christina invites also the liberal Monsignor Ryan, who is friend of her family. Along the day and night, the families discuss the problems of their son and daughter. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodrama |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familymarriageracism |
| Locations: | taxiairporttaxi driversan francisco california |
| Characters: | family relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americandoctorinterracial relationshipmaidolder man younger woman relationshipfiance fiancee relationship |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | title spoken by characterpunctuation in titlecar accidentapostrophe in titlewomandinnerracial slurfired from the jobwidowervacationclass differencesshavingrace relationsice creamblockbuster …culture clashart gallerysocial commentaryinterracial romancemay december romanceengagementone dayracisthousekeeperdinner partyparenthoodpublisherredheaded womaninterracial marriagemarriage engagementinterracial couplemailmangenerationracial issuesrearview mirrorart dealerclergycontroversialcross cultural relationslead actor's last filmblack man white woman relationshipmonsignordrive in restaurantmiscegenationworld health organizationcocktail bargroundbreakingmarrying up (See All) |
Angelo "Snaps" Provolone made his dying father a promise on his deathbed: he would leave the world of crime and become an honest businessman. Despite having no experience in making money in a legal fashion, Snaps sets about to keep his promise. He is faced with numerous problems: henchmen who know n …othing but crime, the police who are convinced he is hatching a master plan, and Oscar, who has just got his daughter pregnant. (Read More)
| Themes: | marriagemoneypregnancyweddinggangsterdeath of fathermafiadying |
| Locations: | italy |
| Characters: | family relationshipsfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshiphitman |
| Story: | role reversalcharacter name in titlebased on playremakelielingeriemansionforeign language adaptationmistaken identitysuitcasebankbodyguardhenchmanitalianfarce …mobstermobscampromisemisunderstandingaccountantjeweltailorfinanceremake of french filmplaying against typemalapropismdouble weddinghidden characterreference to cab callowayswitched luggage (See All) |
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