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The film tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela joined forces with the captain of South Africa's rugby team to help unite their country. Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his peopl …e together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa's rugby team as they make their historic run to the 1995 Rugby World Cup Championship match. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | sports history |
| Themes: | forgivenesspovertyracism |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | africahelicopter |
| Characters: | little boy |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | birth of a nationrugby teamrugby playerstreet celebrationcheering crowdtitle based on poemplea for forgivenessblack presidentpretoria south africajohannesburg south africasouth africaracial diversityhistorical landmarkends with real life photosabandoned prison …island prisonethnic diversityemblempolitical speechreciting poetrycapetownnelson mandelasecurity officerex prisonernationsports fannational antheminternational relationssports starpolitical partyexhaustionvotingpolitical prisonerapartheidrugbyunited nationsinspirationunderdogcrowdrelease from prisonstadiumprison celltitle appears in writingreconciliationcelebrationrace relationsathletepoemprofanitypresidentbodyguardno opening creditspoliticianwatching tvbased on bookbased on true storysingingone word title (See All) |
Taking over England's top football club Leeds United, previously successful manager Brian Clough's abrasive approach and his clear dislike of the players' dirty style of play make it certain there is going to be friction. Glimpses of his earlier career help explain both his hostility to previous man …ager Don Revie and how much he is missing right-hand man Peter Taylor who has loyally stayed with Brighton & Hove Albion. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | sports history |
| Themes: | friendshiprivalry |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | hospitalbeachlondon englandsinging in a car |
| Characters: | family relationshipsbest friend |
| Period: | 1970s1960s |
| Story: | national anthemsports starstadiumreconciliationcelebrationno opening creditswatching tvbased on novelinterviewflashbackbare chested malereportersoccerfootballnonlinear timeline …traininglocker roomfired from the jobuniformspeechchampionnewspaper headlineheart attackwhat happened to epiloguehead buttheavy rainpress conferencetv showambitionnewsreel footagefootball playerdressing roomtrophyarroganceloss of jobdisciplinepresstv studiosoccer playersoccer matchfootball teamtv interviewmovie cameracupgoalsoccer fanfootball matchtv broadcastscoutyorkshireboard meetingjob offersportsmanmanagementpep talkegotismsoccer stadiumbrightonfootball managermallorcasoccer starleeds englandbooingmale rivalryseaside resortletter of resignationeuropean championshipingratitudejob resignationbritish soccerfootball associationwembley arena (See All) |
In 1972, the Uruguayan rugby team is flying to Chile to play a game. However, the plane from the Uruguayan Air Force with 45 people crashes on the Andes Mountains and after the search party, they are considered dead. Two months after the crash, the sixteen survivors are finally rescued. Along the da …ys, the starved survivors decide to eat flesh from the bodies of their comrades to survive. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | historical eventdisaster film |
| Themes: | deathescapeherodyingcannibalismstarvation |
| Locations: | helicoptersnowairplaneairplane accident |
| Characters: | photographer |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | rugby teamrugby playerrugbybased on true storyone word titlebased on novelbloodflashbackcigarette smokingphotographfirecorpseunderwearbirthdaydead body …prayerguitarsurvivalwinemountainimpalementradiopantyhoseflash forwardpilotspiritualitycrossdisasterwoundcomic booksurvivorguitaristdesperationdead womanbroken legairplane crashchileinfectionweatherchallengeheroismchocolateethicsstrandedcrashclimbingshockfeetavalanchehappy birthday to youmountain climbingleg woundlong haired malerosarylord's prayertoothpasteandes mountainsuruguaygangrenesilent nightcomplainingsleddingdead woman carriedgallows humorman versus naturewhining (See All) |
The unforgettable true story chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. The epic march from Selma to Montgomery culminated in President Johnson signing the Voting Rig …hts Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement. Director Ava DuVernay's "Selma" tells the story of how the revered leader and visionary Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and his brothers and sisters in the movement prompted change that forever altered history. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedyrevisionist history |
| Themes: | racismmurderdeathfriendshippoliticscourageu.s. politics |
| Locations: | church |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshippoliceafrican americanfriendsingerteenage girlteenage boygirlstudentpolicemandeath of girlmurder of girl |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | votingrace relationspresidentno opening creditsbased on true storysingingone word titlef ratedviolencetitle spoken by characterexplosiontelephone callsongtitle directed by femalebeating …shot to deathhorseshootingplace name in titletelephonehuman rightsnonlinear timelinebeaten to deathprotestfbiu.s. presidentcity name in titleblack americandemonstrationcivil rightsbombingbraveryministerboston massachusettsamerican presidentdeceitracistactiviststairwaydead childrenjukeboxgovernorno title at beginningracial prejudicebechdel test passedracial tensionracial discriminationcivil rights movementu.s. historyracial segregationu.s. congressbirmingham alabamablockadewhite supremacistnobel prizeblack historyglass shardwhite house washington d.c.billy clubhistorical revisionismlbjvoter registrationnobel peace prizemontgomery alabamaedmund pettus bridgevoting rights actmalcolm xgeorge wallaceselma alabamacivil rights act (See All) |
A convicted murderer on Death Row and the nun who befriends him. Through the portrayal of finely drawn characters and their interactions as the days, hours, and minutes tick down to the condemned man's execution, powerful emotions are unleashed. While Matthew Poncelet and Sister Prejean desperately …try to gain a stay of execution from the governor or the courts, scenes are intercut from the brutal crime, gradually revealing the truth about the events that transpired. In addition to her temporal help, the nun also tries to reach out spiritually and assist as a guide to salvation. (Read More)
| Themes: | forgivenesspovertyracismmurderdeathrapeprisonfuneralangerbrutalityredemptionguiltgrieffaithabduction …executionjustice (See All) |
| Locations: | churchforestcemeterybuswoodspolice carlakeprison farm |
| Characters: | little boyfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattooteenage girlteenage boypolice officerpriestlawyerlittle girlbiblecatholicamerican …catholic priestself pity (See All) |
| Story: | prison cellpoempoliticianwatching tvbased on bookbased on true storysingingfemale nudityflashbackphotographtitle spoken by characterknifetelephone callcryingdream …corpseshot to deathletterrifletearshandcuffsclassroomprayerreportercandlestabbingstabbed to deathprisonernunchildcoffingraveyardnews reportlatex glovesgunshotconfessionsmokingmicrophonelightningcourtwitnessbrotherrattied upreference to adolf hitlerfaintinglawcrucifixblockbusterlossvisitaudiencecrying manrapistburialclockprison guardthunderhatredlaughterevidencedead manracistbigotrysirennewspaper clippingswastikaethicstestimonylouisianafencesouthern u.s.governorjurysecuritymaking outdeath rowlistening to radiobaseball gamedeath penaltybishopdocumentgurneyinmatecapital punishmentsocial justicevisitorsupport groupmurder of a nude womansolitary confinementliberalprotestorbigotrepentancetv cameraempathyholy bibledefense lawyerlethal injectionlie detectorsearch partyspeeding vehiclereference to martin luther kingroman catholicreference to fidel castrosympathycourt hearingchaplainsavagerywhite supremacyplacardpsalmreference to james cagneyvigiladult diapercrime reenactmentextreme crueltylow lifeslumsplaying checkersstraitjacketdead teen couplepolygraph testarmed guardlegal trialplain clothes nunlegal rightsrope skippingtexas death rowwork detailscum (See All) |
Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael "Eddie" Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself - even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach (play …ed by Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. From producers of Kingsman: The Secret Service, Eddie the Eagle stars Taron Egerton as Eddie, the loveable underdog with a never say die attitude. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | drunkennesstravelunlikely hero |
| Locations: | snowairportelevatorengland |
| Characters: | father son relationshipmother son relationshipamerican abroadyounger version of character |
| Period: | 1980s1970swinter |
| Story: | ends with real life photosnationunderdogcrowdathletewatching tvbased on true storycharacter name in titlemale nuditybare chested malecigarette smokingtitle spoken by charactertelephone callslow motion scenealcohol …voice overamerican flagsleepingcoachpress conferencewhiskeysaunaflightenglishman abroadnaivetyhospital bedunsubtitled foreign languagereading a bookwaking uptalking about sexdeterminationends with textdoctor's officeleg bracewinter sportswinter olympicspartial nudityarchitectural modelsports injuryathletic trainingtraining campbroken eyeglassesdrinking milkwhite lieaspirationangry fathersports commentatorski jumpingachievementhip flaskmob of photographerssports coachtenacitywatching sports on tvspitting out a drinksports trainergerman flagx ray imagecalgary albertaends with quotationliquor flaskski jumper (See All) |
Rachel Phelps is the new owner of the Cleveland Indians baseball team. However, her plans for the team are rather nefarious. She wants to move the team to Miami for the warmer climate and a new stadium. To justify the move, the team has to lose, and lose badly. So she assembles the worst possible te …am she can. Among these are a past-his-prime catcher with bad knees, a shrewd but past-his-prime pitcher, a young tearaway pitcher (and felon) with a 100 mph fastball but absolutely no control, a third baseman who is too wealthy and precious to dive, a voodoo-loving slugger who can't hit a curve ball and an energetic-but-naive lead off hitter and base-stealer who can't keep the ball on the ground. Against the odds, and after the inevitable initial failures, they iron out some of their faults and start to win, much to Ms Phelps' consternation. (Read More)
| Themes: | infidelityjealousyadulteryprisonangercelebrityrivalryreligious obsession |
| Locations: | barrestaurantmotorcycleairplanebuswatertaxiairportelevatorshipbaseball |
| Characters: | tattoosecurity guardjapaneseamericanfiance fiancee relationship |
| Story: | sports fanunderdogstadiumprison cellreconciliationcelebrationathletewatching tvsingingnudityphotographexplosionpartyknifeunderwear …urinationslow motion scenebare buttbeersunglassescafeprayerrivernewspaperflashlightnew yorksnakechildritualcigar smokingracial slurtraininglibrarymicrophonecostumelocker roomuniformfactorychampagnestatuebaseball batlightningmanagerblindfoldchickenex convictobscene finger gesturenewspaper headlinesubtitled scenecheating wifeapplausewaiterfarcecomic bookred dressmale bondingeccentricaudienceambitionguardthunderteamfanunfaithful wifepet dogheadphoneswisecrack humorrefrigeratortuxedonoteloss of husbandvoodoopigeonsign languageshaved headunfaithful husbandcontractspittingsports teamchampionshipgolf clubtv commercialautographjukeboxlizardlibrarianhangoverhot dogbaseball playermaking outprofessional sportscredit cardtoastbaseball gamebunk bedcactusvolkswagenwatermelonritemonumentshrinecubanicontour busaltarbaseball teamcleveland ohiobaseball fieldrookiecocktailairlinerpublic phoneshowgirlmetropolisspectatorfranchisetv cameraannouncerhard hattiretriumphstopwatchrumsit upsbaseball movieumpiresombreropitcherbaseball gloveteammatecomic stripclubhousemullet haircutbaseball coachsportscasterfire sprinklerreference to babe ruthcut outleaguejubilationsmogwife's sexual pretencehome runscoreboardgolf bagjack daniels whiskeyplaying checkerssports leaguereference to willie maysbaseball catchersprinklervoodoo ritualreference to geronimoownerpush uppennantshort sightedcleveland indiansgeneral manager (See All) |
In the early 1970s, Sixto Rodriguez was a Detroit folksinger who had a short-lived recording career with only two well received but non-selling albums. Unknown to Rodriguez, his musical story continued in South Africa where he became a pop music icon and inspiration for generations. Long rumored the …re to be dead by suicide, a few fans in the 1990s decided to seek out the truth of their hero's fate. What follows is a bizarrely heartening story in which they found far more in their quest than they ever hoped, while a Detroit construction laborer discovered that his lost artistic dreams came true after all. (Read More)
| Themes: | povertyracismdrugschristmasmoneypoliticsfearmemoryparanoiadrug useprejudicerevolution |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | barsnowairplanelos angeles californialondon englandairporturban settinginner city |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshiptattoosingerdetectivemusicianartistreference to godamericanmayorgrandfather grandson relationshipstepfather stepson relationship |
| Period: | 1990s1980s1970s2010syear 1968year 1997year 1996year 1998year 1973year 1971year 1970 |
| Story: | south africaapartheidinspirationwatching tvsinginginterviewbare chested malephotographtelephone callsongslow motion scenesunglassesreference to jesus christguitartelephone …reportersubjective cameragay slurnewspaperbandconcertsearchpainlimousinemicrophoneprotestreadinglightningdisappearancerock 'n' rollisolationsadnessreunionelectionpoetnewspaper headlinewhat happened to epiloguelistening to musicfamerecordinghappinessguitaristworking classhollywood californiarehearsalrebelaudiencehome moviepresumed deadcensorshipnicknamethunderspanishsong in titlefogsongwritersnowingcontractmexican americanreference to elvis presleyoppressionoutcastdrifterconstruction workerurban legenddetroit michiganautographamsterdam netherlandsmusic industrypaparazzicdhollywood signepilogueafrikaansnickname in titlecomebacksinger songwritericonprophetmusic historyspotlightoverhead shotreference to madonnamusic storemusic businessmusic producerreference to the rolling stonesbig ben londoninterviewerblue collarprivacyreference to bob dylanreference to sherlock holmesreference to james deanreference to jimi hendrixcd playeryear 1955bass guitarlyricsanti establishmentboycottcity councilopening a windowpeace signcarpentrymusic tourdark glassesfolk singerfan the personbootleggingbuilding demolitionreference to stevie wonderrecording artistanthemmodestyreference to nazi germanyreference to californiastage namestreet demonstrationbricklayerlosing a jobfailed artistgold recordreference to marvin gayereference to woodstocklp recordingwebpagemusic productionsinging idolmusic censorshipdemo recording (See All) |
Elderly and a virtual prisoner in her own home due to her concerned staff and daughter Carol, 'Margaret Thatcher (I)' (qv), Britain's first woman prime minister, looks back on her life as she clears out her late husband Denis's clothes for the Oxfam shop. Denis is seen as being her rock as she first … enters parliament and then runs for the leadership of the Conservative Party, culminating in her eventual premiership. Now his ghost joins her to comment on her successes and failures, sometimes to her annoyance, generally to her comfort until ultimately, as the clothes are sent to the charity shop, Denis departs from Margaret's life forever. (Read More)
| Themes: | politicsmemory |
| Locations: | london england |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipmother daughter relationshipfemale protagonist |
| Period: | 1990s1980s1970s1960s2000s1950syear 1982 |
| Story: | international relationspolitical partypresidentno opening creditspoliticianbased on true storyf ratedflashbacktitle spoken by charactertitle directed by femalehallucinationbritishwomanwidownonlinear timeline …assassinationelectioncold wartold in flashbackargentinamourningalzheimer's diseasecapitalismprime ministerconfusiondementiatriple f rateddinner partypolitical campaignreference to ronald reaganpolitical leaderparliamentvoiceright wingmultiple time framesdead husbandstubbornnessbritish politicsfemale politicianfalklands warbaronessgrocerbritish prime ministerpearlswar propagandapublic servicedeclinememoirsforeign affairsinternational politicsmpconservative party10 downing streetmilitary juntabritish overseas territorypremierpublic imagemilitary invasionnumber 10 (See All) |
In 1965, the coach of the high school girl basketball team Don Haskins is invited by the Texas Western Miners to be their coach. Despite the lack of budget, Haskins sees the chance to dispute the NCAA and moves with his wife and children to the college dormitory. He recruits seven talented and rejec …ted black players to play with five Caucasian players and formed a legendary team that won the 1966 national championship against the powerful Kentucky. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | basketball movie |
| Themes: | racismmarriage |
| Locations: | busmexicotexas |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipteenagerteenage boysingle mothermother |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | ends with real life photosunderdogstadiumrace relationsbased on true storybloodtwo word titlebeatingcollegebasketballracial slurthreatcoachwhat happened to epilogue …civil rightsracistseattle washingtondormitorysports teamdisciplinearenaracial prejudicen wordrespectteamworkracial tensionracial discriminationcivil rights movementindianaends with biographical notesmarylandbasketball courtwashington stateheart conditionbasketball gamebasketball teampep talkyear 1966finalends with historical notesbasketball coachbleachersncaareference to david and goliathcollege sportsel paso texasscoreboardsinging along with a recordcollege basketballnational championshiplubbock texaschampionship gamecoach player relationshipcollege recruitmentreference to elijah muhammadgary indianainterracial conflictreference to the harlem globetrotters (See All) |
In 1964, a brash new pro boxer, fresh from his olympic gold medal victory, explodes on to the scene, Cassius Clay. Bold and outspoken, he cuts an entirely new image for African Americans in sport with his proud public self confidence with his unapologetic belief that he is the greatest boxer of all …time. To his credit, he sets out to prove that with his highly agile and forceful style soon making him a formidable boxer who soon claims the heavyweight championship. His personal life is no less noteworthy with his allegiance to the Nation of Islam, his friendship with the controversial Malcolm X and his abandonment of his slave name in favour of Muhammad Ali stirring up controversy. Yet, at the top of his game, both Ali's personal and professional lives face the ultimate test with the military draft rules are changed, making him eligible for military induction during the Vietnam War. Despite the fact that he could easily agree to a sweetheart deal that would have meant an easy tour of duty for himself, Ali refuses to submit on principle to cooperate in an unjust war for a racist nation that treated his people so poorly. The cost of that stand is high as he finds himself unable to legally box in his own country while his case is contested in court. What follows is a battle for a man who would sacrifice so much for what he believes in and a comeback that would cement his legend as one of the great sports figures of all time. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | boxing movie |
| Themes: | povertyracismmurderdeathfriendshipmarriageinfidelityreligionpoliticsadulterydrinkingdrunkennessextramarital affairdivorceunfaithfulness …poetryamerican politics (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | africatrainsnowairplanebusnightclubpolice car |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendchildrensingerbrother brother relationshipboypolicemanphotographer …babylawyerjewishjapanesejewmuslimchinese (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s1960syear 1974year 1964 |
| Story: | nationcrowdrace relationsbodyguardwatching tvsingingone word titlesexcharacter name in titleviolenceinterviewfighttitle spoken by charactertelephone callsong …underwearfistfightshot in the chestpunched in the facecameradrinkarrestshootingpaintingrunningreference to jesus christprayerboxingsubwaypainterassassinationracial slurfbipay phonecourtgymamerican flagchampionpoetblack americanjoggingelephantislamboxervietnam wartv showwomanizerslavepassportcivil rightsu.s. armyspanishmakeuparabsexy womanracistpatriotismarrogancemagic trickhit in the facesweatnarcissismboxing matchn wordboxing ringcomebackpatriotracial discriminationvictorybow tiesurname as titledefeatboxing glovesbailracial issuesnigeriajumping ropeafrican american protagonistu.s. governmentcockpitboxing gymsportsmanvietcongmilitary draftboxing championegotistheavyweight championcharismaswahilichampionship beltracist insultlouisville kentuckydraft dodgeru.s. supreme courtblack white relationsboxing trainingconscientious objectorcreolesports announcertermiterhymingzaireafrican americanssportsmanshipblack muslimexonerationkinshasanation of islammartin luther king assassinationmilitary conscriptionamerican broadcasting companyblack athleteglove boxboxing arenabraggadociodraft resistermakeup roomrumble in the jungledraft evasion (See All) |
Based on a true story. After graduating from Emory University, Christopher McCandless abandoned his possessions, gave his entire savings account to charity, and hitchhiked to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters who shape his life.
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of age |
| Themes: | forgivenessdeathmarriageinfidelitymoneyadulterydrinkingdrunkennessmemorynaturedrug useguiltgriefunfaithfulnessillness …poetryadoptiondeath of wifedyingfreedomaffairhuntingwildernessstarvationback to nature (See All) |
| Mood: | archive footagerainnightmarecar chasebreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | barbeachrestauranttrainchurchforestcarsnowsmall townlos angeles californiaboatbusdesertwoodsrural setting …farmroad tripsealaketruckcavemexicocampfirestormtunnelslumalaskacanyoncable car (See All) |
| Characters: | little boyfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boypoliceman …dancerwaitressamericangrandfather grandson relationshipself discoverypolice arrestolder man younger man relationshipgirl in underwearalcoholic drink (See All) |
| Period: | 1990swinteryear 1991year 1990year 1992 |
| Story: | south africaapartheidpoemwatching tvbased on bookbased on true storysingingsexfemale nuditynuditybloodmale nudityviolencebare breastsfemale frontal nudity …flashbackmale frontal nuditydogbare chested malefightcigarette smokingdancingnipplesphotographtitle spoken by characterknifechasethree word titlepantiesshowertelephone callfiretopless female nudityvoice over narrationcryingbeatingdreamunderwearhorseurinationblondeface slapslow motion scenedrinkarrestundressingbare buttbookrifletearsrunningcafepianoprayermale pubic hairguitarriverf wordswimmingflashlightcookingold mancaliforniatoplessmountainbridgedinermapsnakefishnonlinear timelinebirdfishingsearchjourneyvanbartenderpaingunshotskinny dippingargumentmicrophoneprologuefbiwidowerpay phonepoisonmissionon the roadtentreadingchristmas treelightningfarmeruniversitydiarydomestic violencedisappearancesplit screendeath of sonisolationstageunderwaterwaterfallflowerbearfireworkssubtitled scenefreeze framegirl in pantiestwenty somethingeyeglassesapplauseshavinggamewolfnipples visible through clothingballoonmachetelistening to musicexercisebeardspiderlosstimeaudiencehome moviecheating husbandnaked womanhitchhikerhitchhikingapplemexicanbarefootdivingthunderbackpackhippiecharitynippleco workerdeath of protagonistlaughterarizonadeerhighwayborderbarbecuenotetrailerlens flaregrowing uppuppydivorceebonfirebrushing teethsirenowlprivate investigatorfast motion sceneplantnasaplaying cardsrocketsatellitepiano playernude swimminggraduationstage performancedrifterfarmingwhalecanoejournalfilm clipjukeboxbeeborder crossingfast foodcattlelaundromatsolitudesicknesscredit cardteasingcrystallistening to radiodamtaking off shirtmarching bandbumpalm treetopless girlguitar playereaglevirginiageorgiaatlanta georgiacrabwindmillwet t shirtbeltacoustic guitarspeedboatentertainerplannatural breastsoverhead camera shotchapter headingsdumpsterin medias resbreasthypocriteteenage girl in underwearhobohorse and wagonbagpipesschizophrenicscandinavian girlflashback within a flashbackshopping cartrock climbingreference to george w. bushfamily historynudistmortalityborder patrolidentity crisismaterialismcanalguard dogcheckharvestleaving homecamperfaunafloraillegitimate sonsleeping bagpaddlegrand canyonmetropolisremotewisdomfalse namemoosewashington stateemaciationnudismoil lamptrampwater skiingduplicityfood poisoninghowlingfreight trainprairieburning moneymotivationalanti conformitysit upskayakspeakerbackpackinggrizzly bearintrospectionriver rapidsillegitimate daughtermultiple narratorshot springlicense plateencampmentpatroliciclenew beginningsouth dakotawashing a carriver crossingfollowing a dreamgrainchapterschequelosing weightcarvingcollege graduateaerialchest hairkayakingnaked outdoorscollege graduationpull upsravinestocking capborder checkpointirrigationnorthern californiawheatfishing polenorth americascoped riflebigamistbadlandsjumping onto a traintractor trailerreference to lord byronsoft focustrue life adventuresearch for truthtime clockman against natureman vs naturepick up truckreference to joni mitchelltrain depotflash floodrootsalton seapartinghoover damgeorgia usanew year's resolutionstarving to deathabandoned buscolorado rivergraduate schoolreference to jack londonlife savingswriting in sandriding the railschapterwise storytellingfairbanks alaskahandicraftsneo luddismpermitreference to thoreaucharacter lies about agegraduation presentgullindividuationlake meadreference to tolstoyshiversjet stream (See All) |
Set against the sexy, glamorous golden age of Formula 1 racing in the 1970s, the film is based on the true story of a great sporting rivalry between handsome English playboy 'James Hunt (II)' (qv) (Hemsworth), and his methodical, brilliant opponent, Austrian driver 'Niki Lauda' (qv) (Bruhl). The sto …ry follows their distinctly different personal styles on and off the track, their loves and the astonishing 1976 season in which both drivers were willing to risk everything to become world champion in a sport with no margin for error: if you make a mistake, you die. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | sports history |
| Themes: | infidelityweddingdivorcerivalrybreak up |
| Mood: | archive footagerain |
| Locations: | hospitalcarlondon englandjapanitalyenglandfrancegermanybrazilspainsinging in a carsex in showersex in airplane |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorbrother brother relationshipsecretarysex with a nurse |
| Period: | 1970syear 1986year 1976year 1975year 1970 |
| Story: | south africavotingwatching tvbased on true storyone word titlefemale nuditybloodmale nudityflashbackmale rear nuditybare chested malesex scenefemale rear nuditycigarette smoking …partyfirevoice over narrationbeatingslow motion scenepunched in the faceundressingbare buttvomitingcar crashsex standing upcleavagenew yorkambulancewomannonlinear timelinedrivingmarriage proposalpoint of viewargumentcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguechampagneumbrellacharacter's point of view camera shotsplit screenautomobilemanagerchampioneuropesubtitled scenefreeze framerecord playerflirtingwhat happened to epilogueheavy rainfriendship between mengossippress conferencedriving a carbroken legmechaniccamera shot of feetbloody noseblood on facepunched in the stomachrivalraised middle fingerinsultlens flarecasual sextrophymeetingsports carreckless drivingmarijuana jointnude swimmingnarrated by charactercar troubleunhappy marriagebased on real eventsrace cartv reportermaking outburnt faceaustriabelgiumvienna austriaunhappinessflight attendanthead injuryupper classbased on real persondisfigured faceenglishmanfur coatbriton abroadferraricar racingprivate jetburn victimclose up of eyenegotiationrookierace trackformula 1racetrackcamera focus on female buttvinylworld championtroubled marriagesupermodelaustrianmotorsporthostilitymob of reportersgalaburning carhospital visitstubbornnessibizareference to elizabeth taylorbell 206 jet ranger helicopterdriving in the raintwo in a showerjapanese flagmile high clubvinyl recordracecar driverracecoursecaged birdcompetitivenesseurocopter as350 squirrelmonacomount fujiburn injuryparakeetsports injurybank loanprofessional rivalrychampagne bottlemotor racingdisqualificationman kissing mansports commentatorbarefoot maninsensitivityvisualizationrich fatherchanging a tiremedical proceduremedical carespeaking with accentfirst classpit stopcheckered flagcivil marriagefinancial troublebursting into flames16mm camerareference to richard burtonmclarenaustrian accentred ferrarired sports carsports photographerflying first classracing accidentslot car racing (See All) |
Three-times MVP baseball player Bobby Rayburn joins the San Francisco Giants, and obsessive fan, whose profession is selling hunting knives, Gil Renard is excited over that. But Rayburn plays the worst season of his career and Renard tries to do everything to help him, but goes too far.
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | murderdeathkidnappingangerdivorceobsessioncelebrity |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | helicopterhospitalbarbeachtrainswimming poolairportpolice carbaseballsan francisco california |
| Characters: | father son relationshippolicedoctorphotographerhostagelatinoemployer employee relationshipsuicide by cop |
| Story: | cheering crowdstadiumathletewatching tvbased on bookbased on novelblooddogphotographknifeshot to deathfistfightrescuepunched in the facecamera …tearsreporterradiofishingvoice overdrowningbartenderstalkerbinocularsmicrophonebeaten to deathfired from the jobuniformbaseball batamerican flagtragic eventstalkingnewspaper headlinepizzafireplacehypodermic needletape recordervandalismpsychofanpet dogdeath threatheadphonesstabbed in the legrivalbilliardsaerial shotsalesmanmarital separationpuppysirennewspaper clippingmain character dieshit with a baseball batvillain played by lead actorplaying poolautographpolaroidradio stationbaseball playerbaseball gameradio showchild custodypressgolf coursebleeding to deathdeath of title charactermemorialrescue from drowningpolaroid cameramain character shotbaseball fieldhummerdying wordsfanaticchemotherapyairlinermascotobsessed fanreference to the rolling stonespassenger trainbubble gumchihuahuastar spangled bannerpracticebaseball movierestraining orderumpirebell 206 jet ranger helicopterreference to mick jaggerlittle leaguebaseball glovesteam roombaseball fanmemorabiliagolfingsports agentreference to babe ruthstrip barturkish bathbaseball pitcherhasidic jewbobble head dollsports bardriving rangehome runderanged mansan francisco giantsamerican national anthemswearing in front of childrenhassidic jewpsychotic fanfungoscalperrain delay (See All) |
1994. In Rwanda, the classification of the native population into Hutus and Tutsis, arbitrarily done by the colonial Belgians, is now ingrained within Rwandan mentality despite the Rwandan independence. Despite the Belgians having placed the Tutsis in a higher position during the Belgian rule, they …have placed the majority Hutus in power after independence. 'Paul Rusesabagina' (qv), a Hutu married to a Tutsi, Tatiana Rusesabagina, is the House Manager of the Hotel Des Milles Collines in Kigali. The Milles Collines, owned by Sabena (the national airline of Belgium), is a four-star hotel catering primarily to wealthy white westerners. Paul, who knows how to work the system to run the hotel effectively for its guests and for Sabena, is proud that most of the Caucasians who he meets in this professional capacity treat him with respect. After a specific incident, the relative calm between the Tutsi guerrillas and government-backed Hutu militia takes a turn. Paul's thought that the native population as a whole who are not directly involved in the conflict will be protected as the UN peacekeeping forces and thus the world is watching doesn't happen as the western world largely evacuates from Rwanda and abandons the natives. Such begins what will become a genocide of the Tutsi population. Paul, who is able to get his immediate family to the hotel which is still largely seen as a place of sanctuary, will have to use the considerable skills he has used to run the hotel as well as he ha… (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | povertyracismmurderdeathlovemoneydrinkingfearescapecrueltyprejudice |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | africabarswimming poolhotelbustruckrooftop |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipchildrensingerbrother sister relationshipprostitutesoldiernursedancerphotographer …priestterrorfrenchamericanaunt niece relationshipfrench soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | united nationsrace relationspresidentwatching tvbased on true storysingingnuditybloodviolenceinterviewgunkissfightdancingphotograph …telephone callfirebeatingcorpseunderwearmachine gunface slaprescuecamerabattlearrestshootingriflebeerplace name in titledead bodypianobritishriverreportergood versus evilspyorphanflashlightwinegangambushmassacrenunradioassassinationvancigar smokingumbrellamissing personu.s. presidentpianistcrossgeneralrefugeehatechild murderafricanitaliancountry name in titlemass murdermachetedemonstrationrebelorphanagegenocidecompassioncolonelpromisebombingkickingevacuationbribesafeslaughtertribeethnic slurgunfirewar crimeshameprime ministerbazookasaving a lifegatecockroachgun held to headmilitiaterritory name in titleabandonmentconscienceatrocityvolkswagenradio newsmass gravereference to bill clintonlynchingwar criminalrefugee campmercycongored crosscountry in titlerwandahotel managerconvoyjumping ropetv crewgeneratorhula hoopsanctuaryransackingmotivationaltanzaniaexodusbuilding on fireindifferencepolitical criminalbelgiandestruction of propertyassassination of presidentsomaliascotch whiskeyair conditioneroasisswahilifrench presidentcentral africatv cameramanunited nations missionamerican embassyu.s. state departmentunited nations peace keeping forcerambitch slapbomb attackdeath of presidenthotel staffegg yolktutsihutujungle warunited nations soldierheap of corpsespresidential suitespy satellitewar rapeafro french soldiermurder of president (See All) |
After Black September's assassination of Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics in 1972, Prime Minister Golda Meir okays a black-box operation to hunt down and kill all involved. A team of five gathers in Switzerland led by Avner, a low-level Mossad techie whose father was a war hero and whose wife … is pregnant. It's an expendable team, but relying on paid informants, they track and kill several in Europe and Lebanon. They must constantly look over their shoulders for the CIA, KGB, PLO, and their own sources. As the body count mounts -- with retribution following retribution -- so do questions, doubts, and sleepless nights. Loyalties blur. What does it mean to be a Jew? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspensetragedyepic |
| Themes: | murderdeathloverevengesuicidekidnappingmarriagereligionmoneybetrayalpoliticsprisonpregnancydrinkingdrunkenness …escapefuneralmemorydeath of fatherterrorismparanoiadrug usecancerhumiliationdyinghomelessnessvengeancejusticephilosophy (See All) |
| Mood: | gorerainnightmarenight school |
| Locations: | helicopterhospitalnew york citybarbeachrestauranttrainswimming poolhotelmotorcycleairplaneparis franceboatbuslondon england …bicycletaxiairportelevatorkitchenitalytruckisraelyacht (See All) |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorchildrensingerboygirldancerwriterhostagesister sister relationship …jewishreference to godhitmanjewcatholicfrenchgermanamericanself doubtself righteousness (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1970syear 1972 |
| Story: | political prisonertitle appears in writingcelebrationathletebodyguardno opening creditswatching tvbased on bookbased on true storysingingone word titlesexfemale nuditynudityblood …violencefemale frontal nudityflashbackmale frontal nuditydogbare chested malegunfemale rear nudityfightfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingdancingphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionknifechasepantiestelephone callcryingsongshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathunderwearblood splatterfistfightfoodmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headslow motion scenecatdrinkarrestsex in bedsecretshootingrifletearssunglassesbombplace name in titlerunningbeddead bodycafepianoprayerrivermanhattan new york citytelephoneshot in the backcleavageflashlightjournalistassassincookingwinecandlebandterroristmassacrestabbingdeath of friendeatingprisonerfemale pubic hairwhite pantiesscantily clad femaleassassinationfishingchild in perildouble crosscontroversysearchfemme fataleshot in the foreheadpublic nuditybinocularsmicrophonebusinessmanpuppetpay phoneumbrellascreambankhangingstreet shootoutcity name in titledeath of brotherpianistfemale removes her clothesgovernmentchildbirthreuniontied upgardenblindfoldsevered armgeneralsecret agentsilencerrefugeecross dressingespionageciahategirl in pantiestransvestiteeyeglassestv newshand grenadeloyaltybulletwhat happened to epilogueno pantiesassassination attemptbreaking and enteringreference to adolf hitlermass murderjeeplistening to musictape recorderlawrome italytoyaccidental deathimpersonationphone boothswimsuitbrooklyn new york cityrailway stationhomefollowing someonecrying manremote controlmiddle eastgrocery storebombingtelescopeexplosivethunderplaygroundmourningegyptshot in the facem 16butcherstabbed in the headarabswedenbooby trapdeath of sistercommandoolympicswedding ringbalconyraidswitzerlandcapitalismnude woman murderedbenchworld trade center manhattan new york citygunfireexploding helicopterwrestlerpatriotismpipe smokingmoscow russiafemale assassinprime ministerrevolutionaryblood on camera lenspalestinehandshakeface maskgardeningclosetethicseiffel tower pariseditorjerusalemtv reporterconsensual sextape recordinglistening to a radioanarchystakeoutembassychandelierkgbhijackingnetherlandsshot in the throatbomberdisillusionmentdeath of familypalestiniansyriamattressdutchguerrillanegotiationathens greecedivertel aviv israellebanonrefugee campmunich germanyreference to josef stalinbangladeshcourt martialdetonatorantique shoprearview mirrortranslationcrossing selfcmnftv cameracovert operationtv setegyptianhouseboatreference to karl marxsafe deposit boxsafe housebreaking a car windowreference to napoleonuh 1 huey helicoptergeneva switzerlandmossadarab israeli conflictbrussels belgiumsidewalk cafebeirut lebanonboundnew york city skylineseparation from familybank accountsearchlightantique dealerjordanfalling into a swimming poolbook readingkibbutznude with a gunclimbing a fencecyprusfake passportsex with a pregnant womanalgeriansurrogate sonfree willfirefightgetaway carknife in the headchest hairfrankfurt germanyplastic explosivetoy makerfiatchanging clothescompromisehand puppetbomb makingmixed marriageconsulatefood marketreceiptvichystocking masktv newscasterbroken jawsleepmaskhit squadred seabombmakerreference to charles bronsonrighteousnessbaader meinhofhoney trapboeing 727ploswiss bankolive treereference to adolf eichmannreference to david ben gurionbaklavawar storymunich olympicsphone bombreference to the arabian nightswrestling teamgym baghostage negotiationletter bombreference to scherazadetv control roombeer gardenred army factionreference to golda meirreflection in a store windowtripolibreaking a lightbulbde briefinggourmet cookmechanical toyolympic villagepublic reading (See All) |
In 1987, five young men, using brutally honest rhymes and hardcore beats, put their frustration and anger about life in the most dangerous place in America into the most powerful weapon they had: their music. Taking us back to where it all began, Straight Outta Compton tells the true story of how th …ese cultural rebels-armed only with their lyrics, swagger, bravado and raw talent-stood up to the authorities that meant to keep them down and formed the world's most dangerous group, N.W.A. And as they spoke the truth that no one had before and exposed life in the hood, their voice ignited a social revolution that is still reverberating today. (Read More)
| Themes: | racismangeraidspolice brutality |
| Mood: | car chasehip hop |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarhotellos angeles californianightclubroad tripschool buspolice helicopter |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipbrother brother relationshippolice chase |
| Period: | 1990s1980syear 1989year 1995year 1991year 1988year 1986year 1993year 1990year 1992year 1987 |
| Story: | title appears in writingprofanityno opening creditsbased on true storysingingviolencefemale frontal nuditybare chested malefemale rear nuditytitle spoken by characterpartypistoltopless female nudity …beatingfistfightface slapslow motion scenepunched in the facearrestheld at gunpointmarijuanaf wordgay slurgangconcertmansiondeath of frienddrug dealercocaineracial slurcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueprotestbaseball batscene during end creditscity name in titledeath of brotherthreatlaptopobscene finger gesturefreeze frameterminal illnessraptitle based on songvandalismassaultnosebleedpress conferencemale underwearrap musicboxer shortsfeudrapperraised middle fingerpolice raidbriefscontractinterrupted sexintimidationmarijuana jointpistol whipdetroit michiganurban decayn wordrags to richeswhite briefswoman slaps a mantour busfreedom of speechhip hop musicwrongful arrestcamera focus on female butttitle appears in songgangstarecord companymilwaukee wisconsinethnic hatredlowriderpolice harassmentmusic managermusic tourgangsta rapreference to rodney kinglow riderlos angeles riotsbluntjheri curl hairstylenwacompton california (See All) |
High-flying, adored! The film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical depicting the infamous real-life story of Eva "Evita" Duarte de Peron, the wife of President Juan Peron, who rose from poverty to become the most famous Argentine woman in history. Her huge political influence and constant charity …works earned her scorn and fear from the military and upper classes but adoration and love from the workers and descamisados. Evita's legendary life is displayed before your eyes as the most hated and most beloved woman in Argentina. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmrock musical |
| Themes: | povertymurderdeathmoneypoliticsdrinkingweddingfuneralfilmmakingmilitaryseductiondeath of fathercancergriefunemployment …fashionwealthrevolution (See All) |
| Mood: | rainbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | hospitalbarrestauranttrainchurchairplanebusvillagewheelchairitalyspaincatholic churchtheatre performance |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipsingerteenage girlprostitutefemale protagonistdancerphotographeractresscatholicfilm directorolder man younger woman relationshipmilitary officer |
| Period: | 1940s1950s1930s1920s |
| Story: | votingpresidentpoliticiansingingone word titlesexcharacter name in titledancingphotographexplosionshowerfirevoice over narrationcryingsong …horsedrinkarresttearscafejailprayerguitarnewspaperoperacandlewomanmontagearmymodelradiocoffinlimousineumbrellatankbusinessfilm within a filmgovernmentclass differencesriotfamecrucifixdemonstrationwatching a movierebelrebellionrailway stationparadeviolinearthquakemovie theatrehookershoesargentinamourningnewsreel footageimmortalitytheatre audiencechoirtourhorse and carriagedictatorviolinisthorseback ridingrevolutionaryelectricitypopefencingindustryhearserallysouth americaillegitimate childsoccer ballrainbowclothingin medias resbuenos aires argentinamovie cameradeathbedvice presidentballroomradio broadcastsocial climberglamourfortunedying youngdance hallprocessionreference to benito mussolinioperating roommarchingtear gasbased on stage musicalpolitical unrestcinderella storymilitary couppolitical rallyrise to powerpoloreference to francofuneral cortegereference to lauren bacallargentine historysinging narratorperonismreference to christian diorlying in statedeification (See All) |
In 1893, Gandhi is thrown off a South African train for being an Indian and traveling in a first class compartment. Gandhi realizes that the laws are biased against Indians and decides to start a non-violent protest campaign for the rights of all Indians in South Africa. After numerous arrests and t …he unwanted attention of the world, the government finally relents by recognizing rights for Indians, though not for the native blacks of South Africa. After this victory, Gandhi is invited back to India, where he is now considered something of a national hero. He is urged to take up the fight for India's independence from the British Empire. Gandhi agrees, and mounts a non-violent non-cooperation campaign of unprecedented scale, coordinating millions of Indians nationwide. There are some setbacks, such as violence against the protesters and Gandhi's occasional imprisonment. Nevertheless, the campaign generates great attention, and Britain faces intense public pressure. Too weak from World War II to continue enforcing its will in India, Britain finally grants India's independence. Indians celebrate this victory, but their troubles are far from over. Religious tensions between Hindus and Muslims erupt into nation-wide violence. Gandhi declares a hunger strike, saying he will not eat until the fighting stops. The fighting does stop eventually, but the country is divided. It is decided that the northwest area of India, and eastern part of India (current day Bangladesh), both places wh… (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epic |
| Themes: | racismmurdermarriagereligionpoliticsprisonfuneralherobrutalitypolice brutalityreligious intolerancereligious violence |
| Locations: | trainchurchdesertlondon englandenglandindiatrain tunnel |
| Characters: | photographerpriestlawyertough guyreference to godchristianitymuslimdeath of hero |
| Period: | world war two1940s1930s19th century1920s1910s20th century1890s |
| Story: | south africanationpolitical prisonerno opening creditspoliticianbased on true storyone word titlecharacter name in titleviolencetitle spoken by characterpistolshot to deathmachine gunhorsebattle …swordarrestriflejailbritishcombatreporterassassinsword fightmassacrenonlinear timelineman with glassestrialassassinationpolice officer killedprotestopening action scenespeechglassesarsonheart attackriotelephantislamloss of wifemobrailway stationindianconstruction siteministernewsreel footagepeacepiertragic herobonfiremain character diesprime ministersermonmigrationpakistanhinduindependencecricket the gamereference to albert einsteinbritish soldierbritish renaissancein medias ressaltmain character shotbaldpolitical activismsurname as titlehinduismsikhreference to mahatma gandhilabor strikefuneral pyrebolt action riflepacifistcivil disobediencefemale photographerbritish historybritish empireethnic conflicthunger strikepacifismpolitical oppressionsouth asianradio broadcastingfastinglarge format camerapolitical persecutioncremated remainsyear 1948tarmacbombay indiabritish militaryindependence movementbald herobritish colonialnew delhi indiaarmy vs civiliansends with funeralcalcutta indiaviceroyyear 1893indian historybritish indiageneral strikeamritsar india (See All) |
Based on a true story that shocked the nation in 1965, the film recounts one of the most shocking crimes ever committed against a single victim. Sylvia and Jennie Fae Likens, the two daughters of traveling carnival workers are left for an extended stay at the Indianapolis home of single mother Gertr …ude Baniszewski and her six children. Times are tough, and Gertrude's financial needs cause her to make this arrangement before realizing how the burden will push her unstable nature to a breaking point. What transpires in the next three months is both riveting and horrific. (Read More)
| Themes: | povertykidnappingtorturedysfunctional family |
| Locations: | churchcourtroom |
| Characters: | father daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipteenage girlsister sister relationshipsingle mothercrying baby |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | nationprison cellprofanitywatching tvbased on true storydogcigarette smokingface slapchild abusenarrationscreaminglocker roombasementrecord playerwhat happened to epilogue …carnivalfemale killerdead girlteenage pregnancymoney problemstrue crimecoughingferris wheelwhite trashreverendchild kidnappingunderage smokingbus rideabusive boyfriendfinancial problemmerry go roundpillow fightsaying graceabusive mothertortured to deathmistreatmentjumping on a bednarration from the gravebased on factworking momabused childcigarette burninjured childbelt whippingbattered childpush down stairstorture of a child (See All) |
The Fighter is a drama about boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer on the verge of being KO'd by drugs and crime.
| Subgenre: | documentary filmmakingboxing movie |
| Themes: | drugsprisonrobberyangerdrug useredemptiondrug addictionpolice brutality |
| Locations: | barcarlondon englandapartmentsinging in a caroral sex in a car |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationshipprostitutesister sister relationshipex husband ex wife relationshipamerican abroadpolice arrestpolice sergeantrunning from the police |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | underdogrelease from prisonwatching tvbased on true storysingingbloodinterviewtwo word titlebare chested malefightcigarette smokingchasepantiesbeating …slow motion scenepunched in the facearrestfalling from heightcriminaltelephonefoot chaseprisonerboxingscantily clad femalebartendertraininglimousinedrug addictblack pantiescharacter repeating someone else's dialogueknocked outscene during end creditscourtmanipulationgymhairy chestautomobilebrothertrustfreeze framegirl in pantiesapplauseactor playing himselfloyaltywhat happened to epiloguenipples visible through clothingcakescene during opening creditscatfightboxermovie theaterpress conferenceirishhome movieembarrassmentmale underwearboxer shortsgash in the facepunched in the stomachblack brablack eyeconvictbruiselightblack bra and pantiesshameimpersonating a police officerirish americanstrategyscene before opening creditsdomineering motherinterracial kisswoman in bra and pantiesboxing matchprison visitboxing ringcrack cocainefemale bartenderhalf brotherintercombudweiserdocumentary crewboxing gloveslarge familybandaged handbroken handjumping ropecharacter appears on tvtitle boutdrug withdrawalnew hampshireatlantic city new jerseypythonreference to the new york timesgiving the fingerhalf brother half brother relationshipboxing trainersee through brathinnessjumping from a windowparent grown child relationshipsportsex boxerfighting moviecollege dropoutreference to mtvcalling parent by first nameresisting arrestgarbage dumpstercrack housetitle fightwatching self on tvboxing managershadow boxingcambodianchurch bellsblue collar workerboxing knockoutends with real life footagereference to hboassault on police officerwatching boxing on tvadidas clothingbrother brother hugboxing kocharacter is the subject of a documentaryreference to sugar ray leonardwelterweight boxer (See All) |
Action/war drama based on the best-selling book detailing a near-disastrous mission in Somalia on October 3, 1993. On this date nearly 100 U.S. Army Rangers, commanded by Capt. Mike Steele, were dropped by helicopter deep into the capital city of Mogadishu to capture two top lieutenants of a Somali …warlord. This led to a large and drawn-out firefight between the Army Ranges, US Special Forces, and hundreds of Somali gunmen; resulting in the destruction of two U.S. Black Hawk helicopters. The film focuses on the heroic efforts of various Rangers to get to the downed black hawks, centering on SSG Eversmann, leading the Ranger unit Chalk Four to the first black hawk crash site, Chief Warrant Officer Durant who was captured after being the only survivor of the second black hawk crash, as well as many others who were involved. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | murderdeathpoliticsmilitarycouragestarvationu.s. military |
| Mood: | gore |
| Locations: | africahelicopterbicycleairporttruckhumvee |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipchildrensoldierwarriorsnipermuslimu.s. soldier |
| Period: | 1990syear 1993year 1992 |
| Story: | united nationsstadiumno opening creditsbased on bookbased on novelbloodviolencedogguncigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterexplosiontelephone callvoice over narrationcell phone …shootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfoodmachine guncar accidentshot in the chestrescuecomputerbattlegunfightshootingrifledead bodyprayercombatshot in the backambushbasketballthroat slittingarmyimpalementdrawingcigar smokingshot in the legcoffeeshot in the foreheadpainlimousinepilotbusinessmanuniformmissiontankopening action scenestreet shootoutexploding bodygeneralobscene finger gesturesacrificedismembermentbattlefieldchessriotak 47surgeryafricancivil wardisastercaptainbulletjeepmutilationsergeantsevered handgenocidehonorcoloneltarget practicesufferingsurveillance camerasevered fingerbraveryu.s. armychaosshot in the facehungerfalling to deathspecial forcesdead childprisoner of warslaughterarmorbroken armrescue missionrpgexploding helicoptergatling gunrockettorso cut in halfheroismall male castblood on camera lensdonkeyanti warshot in the neckfirearmwar violencearms dealermilitiamarineasthmahelicopter crashtyrantmilitary uniformmosqueseizureluckcodebrotherhoodwarlordu.s. marine corpsinfantrypakistaniepilepsyscrabblenight vision gogglesfinger gunautomatic weaponepic battlearkansasred crossammunitionu.s. marinefaminegrungecamaraderiebody torn apartdead soldierdisembodied handidealistplan gone wrongmouth to mouth resuscitationinfra redmedal of honorsomaliaminiguninhalerblown to piecescnnepileptic seizureblood spurtingmale soldierdelta forcehearing losswildebeestchain of commandbird's eye shoteast africaunited nations missiongunshiphit with a sticksomaliurban warfarefingers shot offarmy rangerspeacekeepermosquito netpeace keepingflatbed truckheroic militaryrotisseriecall to prayercuban cigarusa today the newspaperbattle dressfood distributionblackened faceburning tiremilitary interventionmowing down (See All) |
In the 1930s, Jesse Owens is a young man who is the first in his family to go to college. Going to Ohio State to train under its track and field coach, Larry Snyder, the young African American athlete quickly impresses with his tremendous potential that suggests Olympic material. However, as Owens s …truggles both with the obligations of his life and the virulent racism against him, the question of whether America would compete at all at the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Germany is being debated vigorously. When the American envoy finds a compromise persuasive with the Third Reich to avert a boycott, Owens has his own moral struggle about going. Upon resolving that issue, Owens and his coach travel to Berlin to participate in a competition that would mark Owens as the greatest of America's Olympians even as the German film director, Leni Riefenstahl, locks horns with her country's Propaganda Minister, Josef Goebbels, to film the politically embarrassing fact for posterity. (Read More)
| Themes: | racismdysfunctional family |
| Locations: | nazi germany |
| Characters: | african americanbrother sister relationshipamerican abroaddriver |
| Period: | 1930s |
| Story: | race relationsathleteone word titlebare chested malerunningdrivingdrug addictlocker roomdebtlong takebrotherstageracingberlin germanyquest …american footballparadeanti semitismvisionolympicsfielddormitoryracial prejudiceunderage sexracial tensioncar racingolympic gamesman wearing toweltrack and fieldracial segregationsportsrelay racecollusionlong jumphistorical figureohio state universityolympic medal1936 olympics (See All) |
After a fateful mistake costing his career, an ex-soccer player bum meets a shaolin kung fu student trying to spread the word of kung fu. The ex-soccer player helps reconcile with his five brothers, and teaches them soccer, adding shaolin kung fu as a twist.
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmabsurdismslapstick comedycult comedykung fu comedy |
| Themes: | murderlovefriendshiprevengesuicidemoneydrinkingdrunkennessdanceartdeceptionbrutalitydrug useredemptionhumiliation …greedcrueltyself sacrifice (See All) |
| Mood: | spoof |
| Locations: | barswimming poolbusnightclubbicyclerooftop |
| Characters: | friendchildrentattoosingerbrother brother relationshipdancerphotographertough guybest friendhomeless manself respect |
| Story: | cheering crowdinspirationunderdogstadiumathletewatching tvsingingnuditybloodmale nudityviolenceflashbackbare chested malefightcigarette smoking …dancingphotographtelephone callfirecryingcell phonesongbeatingdreamunderwearfoodmachine gunurinationface slapslow motion scenepunched in the facecameradrinkswordbare buttfalling from heightvomitingbeertearssunglassesguitarkung fureporterswimminggood versus evilsoccerbanddeath of friendeatingfootballtoiletapologyunderwater scenecigar smokingflash forwardspiritualityfired from the jobwritten and directed by cast memberumbrellacharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementknocked outinjectiontrapchampioncross dressingnewspaper headlinefreeze framecoacheyeglassesgolffalling down stairsgamesupermarkethead buttlifting someone into the airwalkie talkiekicked in the stomachcgihonortournamentcompassionmonkstreet lifebossbroken legjanitorgrocery storetarget practiceshoesteamanimated sequenceobesitym 16drummerballbribemedicationblack and white scenecigarette lightertime lapse photographytrophyrefereehit with a baseball batdrumsneedlesneakerssports teamlong hairremorsebreadmakeovermallwhistletornadohanging upside downdepartment storeflycripplemasterkindnessteamworktolerancefootball teambeauty salonmartial artlimptai chisurrenderfemale athletegymnasticsfake moustacheheadachespray painttoilet paperrecyclingleg injurytear on cheekbaldnessangry mobdefeatchanging roomfootball coachsteel helmetwashing dishesanimated opening creditssong and dancemob of reportersshaolindouble decker bussoccer teamwoman dressed as mandrink thrown into someone's facebeer bottlemagazine coverbamboohand woundsteroidscoin tossripping clotheswuxia fictionmalletcleaversecret weapongoalkeepermentally challenged personscuba diversoccer stadiumbruce leebeer canline dancingbald womanyin and yangslamming a doorsportsbowingbrick wallgolfinghit in the stomachathletic trainingbanana peeltime magazinewhite flagbroken bonechipswatching soccer on tvhit by a doorsoccer fieldstepladderstop actionbalding mansoccer practiceupward camera shotknee woundpolice whistleslipping on a banana peelwater thrown into someone's faceclothes blown offeating raw eggkick the cansplitsgarment on one's headwearing underwear on headbottle smashed on headinjection gun (See All) |
Based on J. G. Ballard's autobiographical novel, tells the story of a boy, James Graham, whose privileged life is upturned by the Japanese invasion of Shanghai, December 8, 1941. Separated from his parents, he is eventually captured, and taken to Soo Chow confinement camp, next to a captured Chinese … airfield. Amidst the sickness and food shortages in the camp, Jim attempts to reconstruct his former life, all the while bringing spirit and dignity to those around him. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageepic |
| Themes: | racismmurderdeathfriendshipsurrealismsuicidebetrayalprisonescapemilitaryrobberythefttheatredyingcourage …starvation (See All) |
| Locations: | hospitalchurchswimming poolhotelmotorcycleairplaneboatbicyclewaterjapanshiptruckbaseballchinaairplane runway |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfrienddoctorsingerteenage boyteachernursestudentthiefreference to godjapanesechineseamerican …u.s. soldierjapanese soldierchinese soldier (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1940s |
| Story: | crowdstadiumrace relationspoemno opening creditsbased on true storysingingbased on novelbloodgunkissfightphotographexplosionparty …chasecryingsongbeatingdreamunderwearfoodface slapbattleswordshootingtearssunglassesdead bodypianobritishsurvivalcandlebridgeprisonernunradiocoffinbathgraveyardcigar smokinglimousinepilotbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguecostumesuitcasestatuetankflowerspursuitgardensleepingfireworksrefugeeclass differenceshaterecord playerchesspirategolffalling down stairsgrenadeflyingfaintingcomic booksurvivorrecordinghong kongstealingsergeantexploding buildingwristwatchmobculture clashtennisdead womanmilkstreet lifetokyo japanbombingchild's point of viewbraveryu.s. armykatana swordchild protagonisthungerevacuationheavenaviationdead childfrustrationparachuteprisoner of warchoirsoulcapturedead woman with eyes opencoinatheistchauffeurmudphilippinespiano playerdormitorychocolatebarbed wirepeasantharbordockstonestreet marketcorporal punishmentabandoned housesingaporeatomic bombblack marketharmonicashoecostume partystethoscopecolonialismhead injurykitefeverteethu.s. navyluckorchestral music scorebettingcadillacair raidradio newssurrendermovie camerapotatou.s. air forceexploding airplaneeyesfleeingfootprintmotorcycle with a sidecarricepowpretending to be deadpick axearmy lifepearl harborweldingtrademodel airplaneparatrooperhiroshima japanjapanese armyconey island brooklyn new york citycountry clubscavengercaninginnocence lostsalutestarving childseparation from familyinternment campwatchtowerabandoned shipshanghai chinawaterfrontjapanese occupationkite flyingokinawa japancholeraboys' choirvitaminchinese armywreathfleetnagasaki japanmarblestoy airplanefaucetreference to franklin d rooseveltsoldier of fortunebartertin canarchgocartoxenfar eastmangosymphonic music scoreindochinastealing from a dead bodyproteinreference to norman rockwellsalt minecooliedeath marchtextile milldysenterylegless manyangtze riverbridge the card gamemosquito netair droprear end car accidentmusic score features choirboy sopranoid tagjapanese air forcedowned airplaneaircraft explosiongolf shoesjapanese surrender (See All) |
Forever alone in a crowd, failed comedian Arthur Fleck seeks connection as he walks the streets of Gotham City. Arthur wears two masks -- the one he paints for his day job as a clown, and the guise he projects in a futile attempt to feel like he's part of the world around him. Isolated, bullied and …disregarded by society, Fleck begins a slow descent into madness as he transforms into the criminal mastermind known as the Joker. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedystand up comedysuspensedark comedytragedypsychological thriller |
| Themes: | murderdeathloverevengemoneybetrayaldrunkennessescapedancegangsterinvestigationdeceptionangercorruptionloneliness …psychopathdeath of fatherbrutalityobsessiondeath of motherdepressioninsanityhumiliationmental illnessevilabusehome invasionadoptioncrueltyunemploymentwritingrevolutionpolice brutalitymadnessmurder investigationmurder of familychildhood traumapsychological trauma (See All) |
| Mood: | goreneo noirdarknessambiguous endingstand updownward spiral |
| Locations: | hospitalbathtubbuselevatorurban settingapartmentpolice carcitytaxi driver |
| Characters: | little boypolicemother son relationshipafrican americanpolice officerserial killernursedetectivesingle motherinterracial relationshippolice detectivevillainpsychiatristcomedianemployer employee relationship …stand up comedianpolice chaseneighbor neighbor relationshipdysfunctional relationshippolice violencedeath wishrunning from the policedancing in underwear (See All) |
| Period: | 1980syear 1981 |
| Story: | cheering crowdcrowdprofanitybodyguardno opening creditswatching tvsingingone word titlecharacter name in titlebloodviolenceinterviewflashbackbare chested malegun …fightcigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by characterchasesurprise endingpistoltelephone callfirebeatingdreamshot to deathunderwearblood splattercar accidentmirrorshot in the chesturinationshot in the headslow motion scenepunched in the facewritten by directorarrestmasklettershootingbased on comiclieheld at gunpointrunningcar crashbathroomneighborpianohallucinationrevolvertelevisionfightingcriminaltelephoneshot in the backf wordfoot chasenewspaperorphanbased on comic bookambushdisguiseambulancemontagestabbed to deathdinerweaponsubwayjokechild abuseanti herohit by a cardouble crossbathcontroversynews reportshot in the legshot in the foreheadpainconfessionargumentstalkermicrophonedangerportraitbusinessmanclownprotestlocker roomfired from the jobliarfantasy sequencepay phonereadingkicked in the faceopening action scenediarydomestic violencelong takescarpianiststalkingthreatisolationsadnessloss of fatherratsuspicionstagemurdererloss of motherlove interestvigilanteclass differencesgraffitinewspaper headlinekillingsingle parentmaniacriotinterracialapplausetv newslive broadcastanswering machinemedicinerevelationstreetheavy rainlooking at oneself in a mirrorsociopathfameragevandalismkicked in the stomachassaultmovie theaternosebleedvideotapeblockbusterimpersonationphone boothpsychotv showrape victimfollowing someoneschizophreniasocial commentarymasked manmale underwearblack womanapartment buildingmental institutionrampagedwarftensionface paintsufferingcynicismblood on facehatredkickingmercilessnessironychaosdiscussionrejectionstabbed in the neckmillionairemental hospitaldelusionescape attemptscissorsmedicationbutlerlaughteraccidental killingsocietyrefrigeratortuxedostabbed in the eyelonerdark pastdressing roomsocial workeropening a doorexistentialismbriefslaughingalienationdc comicsswearingpsycho killermedia coveragepiano playerserial murdervillain played by lead actorsuffocationmental patientmagic trickface maskalleynotebookoutcastdark secretstreet gangmoney problemsmental breakdownmen's bathroomspiral staircasesubway stationjournalsuit and tiepiano playingstaircasestrikeself defensehospital roomflareurban decayinsane asyluminterracial kissanarchynarcissismstrokeadopted sonnihilismstrong languageman kills a womanoffscreen killinggun violenceafrican american womanmale protagonistaltered version of studio logowhite briefstv studiofilmed killingalter egodeath of familybus ridematricideradio newsbloody violenceloss of familyhoodiecockney accentpsychotronic filmunwanted kissgarbage canreference to batmanweight lossfinger gunsocial decayevil clownextreme close upfictional citystabbed with scissorsstreet vendorabusive motherdeeply disturbed persontragic villainsubway traintv hosttalk show hostreading a lettermental asylumkiller clownmass mediamental disordermoral ambiguitycriminal mastermindel trainapplying makeupcomedy clubstreet performertelling a jokegreen hairburning carfictional talk showsick motherbad mothersmileanti villainhospital visitclown makeupsupervillaininfamybleeped dialoguefemale psychiatristpsychological tormentnickname as titlecharity benefitgarbage bagson murders motherjokerblood on walldancing in the streetorigin storyirrational behaviorsmothered with a pillowstrange behaviorsiren the alarmbanging head against wallquestioned by policeurban violenceill motherbad guy winsclown maskfighting the systemfalse friendcivil unrestback alleycriminally insanepublic transportinner conflictsocial unresttrash bagbloody footprintdysfunctional societymayoral candidateviolent outburstchildren's hospitalpsychological disorderarkham asylumdriven insaneopening creditspublic transitstreet riotlife of crimegotham cityhappy faceexit signkiller as protagonistsubway ridevillain as protagonistco worker co worker relationshipkilling a ratblood spattered faceerratic behaviorsad clownsubway platformsympathetic villainthe jokerwhite paintaccidentally firing a gunhit by a taxireference to wall streetuncontrollable laughterurban decadencedysfunctional personmass protestmurderer as protagoniststreet trashtrash can (See All) |
Inspired by a true story, Al Pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker Danny Collins, who can't give up his hard-living ways. But when his manager (Christopher Plummer) uncovers a 40 year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon, he decides to change course and embarks on a heartfelt journey to … rediscover his family, find true love and begin a second act. (Read More)
| Themes: | pregnancyfeardrunkennessmemoryangerdrug usecancerredemption |
| Locations: | new york citybarswimming poolhotelairplanelos angeles californiabustaxielevator |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorsingermusicianphotographerbest friendlittle girlex husband ex wife relationshippregnant mother |
| Period: | 1970syear 1971 |
| Story: | ends with real life photosinspirationreconciliationwatching tvbased on true storysingingfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenuditybare breastsfemale frontal nudityinterviewtwo word titlebare chested malekiss …female rear nuditycigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterpartytelephone callcryingcell phonesongunderwearmirrorrescuecamerabikiniletterbirthdaypianotelephonef wordbandconcertapologyhotel roommicrophoneprologuestorytellingcollege studentscene during end creditspianisttypewriterrecord playereyeglasseswhat happened to epiloguelooking at oneself in a mirrortape recorderscene during opening creditsrecordinghappinesscaught having sexcrucifixone night standrock starpromisenew jerseybackstagesondressing roomnervous breakdowntourbriefsmidlife crisisfemale in showerbillboardcigaretteunhappinesswhistlingleukemiaepiloguemale protagonistmiddle ageentertainernervousnesstequilatour bussurprise partyblogman wearing towelends with biographical notesmeaning of lifefemale in a showermercedessongwritingestranged sonhotel desk clerkscotch whiskey40 year oldreference to bruce springsteenreading a letter aloudballet classfan the persondying hairprenuptial agreementman wrapped in a towelman wearing briefs2015talent managerflushing drugs down a toilethyperactive childreference to sylvia plath (See All) |
Zululand, South Africa, 1879. The British are fighting the Zulus and one of their columns has just been wiped out at Isandlwana. The Zulus next fix their sights on the small British outpost at Rorke's Drift. At the outpost are 150 British troops under the command of Lieutenants Bromhead and Chard. I …n the next few days these 150 troops will fight about 4,000 Zulus in one of the most courageous battles in history. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmmartial artscult filmepic |
| Themes: | racismdeathreligiondrunkennessdanceheromilitaryangercouragetechnologyhunting |
| Locations: | africahospitalchurchvillagerural settingrooftop |
| Characters: | father daughter relationshipdoctorsoldiertough guywarrioralcoholicsniperengineermilitary officer |
| Period: | 19th century1870s |
| Story: | south africacelebrationsingingone word titlefemale nuditynuditybloodbare breastsdancingtitle spoken by characterpistolfirevoice over narrationsongshootout …corpseblood splatterface slapbattleswordgunfightriflehand to hand combatbritishrevolverrivercombatmassacremountaindeath of friendarmymixed martial artsritualgunshotbinocularsprologueuniformmissiontentscreamattempted raperedheadarsonbattlefieldsurgeryafricantraditiongamebulletwhat happened to epiloguespearwoundinjuryfaintinghuntersergeanthonorshieldbraveryracistsiegehorse and carriagesurgeonceremonyvictorian erastrategywar herowar violencestandoffmajorforeignercattleraftdrunkardnativecolonialismbayonetbritish armyrespectdocumentempireenglishmanoccupationritesix shootervictorycavalryfreedom fightervalleyfortloinclothcustomswedishretreatdefeatimperialismwagonbased on articlehutleopardcrutchcorporaloil lamporderlybritish historybritish empirestampedewelshmanspear throwingoutpostchieflancenative tribecanoninvaderencampmenthorsebackstabbed with a bayonetsavagerysabreportercasualty of warcalfstabbed with a spearregimentzulunative dressantelopebattalionplainstribal warfareyear 1879boerbuglerbattle cryfire pitbridge buildingexpansionismhopeless causevictoria crossflag waving (See All) |
In the early 1980s, Charlie Wilson is a womanizing US congressional representative from Texas who seemed to be in the minor leagues, except for the fact that he is a member of two major foreign policy and covert-ops committees. However, prodded by his major conservative supporter, Houston Socialite …Joanne Herring, Wilson learns about the plight the people are suffering in the brutal Soviet occupation of Afghanistan. With the help of the maverick CIA agent, Gustav "Gust" Avrakotos, Wilson dedicates his canny political efforts to supply the Afghan mujahideen with the weapons and support to defeat the Soviet Union. However, Charlie Wilson eventually learns that while military victory can be had, there are other consequences and prices to that fight that are ignored to everyone's sorrow. (Read More)
| Themes: | politicsdeceptionparanoiadrug useamerican politics |
| Mood: | archive footagesatire |
| Locations: | helicopterswimming poolairplanebathtubdesertofficetexasisraelairplane trip |
| Characters: | christianityjewmuslim |
| Period: | 1990s1980schristmas partyyear 1980 |
| Story: | presidentpoliticianwatching tvbased on true storyfemale nuditycharacter name in titlebased on novelmale rear nuditybare chested malecigarette smokingpartythree word titlepantiestelephone call …mirrorbattlebikinistripperreportercleavagespybedroombramansioncocainenonlinear timelinewhite pantiesscantily clad femalenews reportlimousinespeechpremarital sexgenerallas vegas nevadaciawashington d.c.chesscold warscandaleavesdroppingfinlandpropagandavandalismbuttocksfraudwomanizerinvasionmillionairenewsreel footageafghanistanawardhot tubmeetingexploding helicoptercamelcia agenttexanarms dealertelevision newspakistanjerusalemtv reporterbachelorhelicopter crashassistantembassyvirginiahouston texasorchestral music scorereference to james bonddialogue drivenfundraisercold war eratelevision reporterbanquetguerrillabelly dancercongressmancamera focus on female buttrefugee camphelsinki finlandairlinerimperialismpersonal assistantshowgirlsanta claus suitcairo egyptcovert operationstrong femaleu.s. congresshangarbracesmossadmissile launchersoviet armyafghan warreference to thomas jeffersonarms dealforeign policysoviet militaryu.s. embassynativityjerusalem israelguerrilla warfarerubber ducklangley virginiagreek americanu.s. capitol buildingwindow smashingaclumilitary convoycowboy bootsoviet afghanistan waranti aircraftplayboy modelmujahideenplayboy playmatestinger missileair dropreference to robert louis stevensonarms traffickingblowbackreference to rudy giulianibugging deviceblack oppeshawar pakistanaidecia headquartersislamabad pakistancia officer (See All) |
The inspiring story of the team that transcended its sport and united a nation with a new feeling of hope. Based on the true story of one of the greatest moments in sports history, the tale captures a time and place where differences could be settled by games and a cold war could be put on ice. In 1 …980, the United States Ice Hockey team's coach, Herb Brooks, took a ragtag squad of college kids up against the legendary juggernaut from the Soviet Union at the Olympic Games. Despite the long odds, Team USA carried the pride of a nation yearning from a distraction from world events. With the world watching the team rose to the occasion, prompting broadcaster Al Michaels' now famous question, to the millions viewing at home: Do you believe in miracles? Yes! (Read More)
| Subgenre: | sports history |
| Themes: | marriagechristmasregret |
| Locations: | new york cityairport |
| Characters: | father son relationshiprussian |
| Period: | 1980s1970s |
| Story: | nationunderdogone word titlefightvoice over narrationmanhattan new york citylocker roomsoviet unioncold warcoachtv newswhat happened to epilogueslow motioninjurymale bonding …press conferencenicknamewhipjob interviewice hockeyolympicsworld trade center manhattan new york cityhockeysurprise after end creditssports teamwhistlecoloradocostume partymassachusettstelegramminnesotacold war eragrudgereference to led zeppelintriumphstudent athleteoslo norwaymadison square garden manhattan new york citymilwaukee wisconsinactor shares last name with characterd box motion codeice hockey playerpsychological testingtryoutsiran hostage crisisst. paul minnesota (See All) |
In 1947, Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cranston) was Hollywood's top screenwriter until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs. TRUMBO (directed by Jay Roach) recounts how Dalton used words and wit to win two Academy Awards and expose the absurdity and injustice under th …e blacklist, which entangled everyone from gossip columnist Hedda Hopper (Helen Mirren) to John Wayne, Kirk Douglas and Otto Preminger. (Read More)
| Themes: | friendshipmarriagechristmaspoliticsprisondrinkingfuneralfilmmakingangerbrutalitydysfunctional familycancerbullyingcommunismwriting …second marriageamerican filmmaking (See All) |
| Mood: | film history |
| Locations: | swimming poolbathtuboffice |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagerfriendwriterjewishfilm director |
| Period: | world war two1940s1950s |
| Story: | crowdrelease from prisonno opening creditswatching tvbased on bookbased on true storyone word titlecharacter name in titlemale nudityinterviewmale rear nuditybare chested malecigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterparty …horsedrinkletterbirthdaybathroomneighborjailf wordreporternewspaperprisonerman with glassesvoice overauthorargumentmicrophonefbibaseball batscene during end creditshairy chesthorse ridingtypewriterbirthday caketraitorragecommunistwatching a moviehollywood californiamovie stargossipmovie theatreprison guardhousewifeawardsenatorfilm producerhealingscreenwritervoice over lettermustachegrowing upfilm actorfilm industrymovie actorchristmas presenttestimonymovie producerfilm in filmshoutingdemocratreluctant heroquarrelfamily businessfilm studiopunching bagpersecutionscriptscreenplayjohn f kennedyjugglingabusive relationshipcigarette holderstrip searchmerry christmaslung cancername changenosy neighborpseudonymtypingoscarpolitical persecutionacademy awardblacklistmccarthyismmovie industrywar correspondentalliesamphetamineboycottacademy awards ceremonyblowing out candles on a birthday cakedraftmotion picture industrynewspaper columnistacceptance speechgossip columnisthouse unamerican activities committeesubpoenatelevision interviewman in bathtubreference to the academy awards16th birthdayred scareenemiesjohn wayneman in bathreference to an academy awardvindicationacademy awardsstill images during end creditsthreatening lettermccarthy erathreateningthreatening notemccarthy hearingsreflection in a pair of glassesreference to spartacusnaming namestestifyingkirk douglas (See All) |
This film follows the life of Celie, a young black girl growing up in the early 1900's. The first time we see Celie, she is 14 - and pregnant - by her father. We stay with her for the next 30 years of her tough life...
| Subgenre: | melodrama |
| Themes: | povertyracismlovefriendshiprapechristmasdrunkennessescapeweddingfuneralincestextramarital affairpsychopathterrorismabuse …alcoholismadoptioninheritancefather daughter incest (See All) |
| Locations: | africatrainchurchbathtubrural settingkitchenfarm |
| Characters: | father son relationshipfather daughter relationshipafrican americansingerfemale protagonistgirlstudentsister sister relationshipmayorself discoverysexistpregnant from rapeself worthpregnant by incest |
| Period: | 1930s1920s1910s1900s |
| Story: | release from prisonreconciliationrace relationsbased on novelsex scenephotographtitle spoken by characterlesbian kissthree word titlevoice over narrationbeatinghorsemirrorface slapletter …pianoprayercolor in titlebisexualcookingwomanchild abusebathsearchracial slurimmigrationcursewidowerevil manflowersfarmerdomestic violencechildbirthloss of fatherreunionfeminismloss of motherblack americanshavingcatfightperformancesexual abuseslaveryassaultblockbusterfemale singerbirthgrandfathersexismblack eyerainstormmarital separationfieldmisogynyphysical abuseunhappy marriagewedding ceremonyhit in the facestereotypefamily reunionchild molestationstepfatherfriendship between womenrepressionperformerstepmothertennesseemailboxracial prejudiceilliteracyeastergeorgiadocumentsexual repressionhiding placeracial tensionmailmanadopted daughternewlywedsewinglearningracial discriminationchild rapestraight razorunwed pregnancywoman punching a mandriving lessonafrican american protagonistwife abusefather daughter estrangementgeneral storepulitzer prize sourceatonementseparation from familytranscendencemementoboutiqueincest raperacial injusticechild bridepantschild born of rapehand clapping gamepurplerepatriationmother child reunionspousal abusesexual discriminationbloody hand printroadhousewife beatingdragged along the groundyear 1909juke jointgrowtholiver twistfront porchriver raftsong dedicationintercepted letterlovelessracial mistrustsubjugationhusband abuseserfdomwood stoveactress shares last name with characterhoochchild pregnancy (See All) |
| Subgenre: | epicchrist allegory |
| Themes: | forgivenessmurderdeathloverevengemarriagereligionbetrayaljealousypoliticsescapedeceptionangerbrutalityredemption …faithhome invasionexecutionhopeblindnessvengeanceamnesiaself sacrificenear death experience (See All) |
| Locations: | beachsnowcemeterydesertwatervillageseashiprooftopcaveoceancampfiresea battle |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipsoldierhostagetough guywarriorreference to godchristianityteacher student relationshipjewchildhood friend |
| Story: | cheering crowdstadiumcelebrationno opening creditscharacter name in titlebased on novelbloodviolenceflashbackdogbare chested maledancingtitle spoken by characterexplosionparty …knifesurprise endingfirevoice over narrationcorpsehorseshot in the chestremakeshot in the headslow motion scenebattleswordarrestlettershowdowncombatorphansword fightaxemountainmontagearmyprisonerstabbed in the chestnonlinear timelinefalse accusationdisarming someoneassassinationunderwater sceneracial slurtrainingflash forwardperson on firetentlightninglong takecrossgiftreunionthreatened with a knifesevered armwhippingbare chested male bondageclass differencesqueenbattlefieldprincecircusbow and arrowassassination attemptheavy rainfriendship between menhelmetslaverycrucifixbeardrebelrebellioncrying mantorchcompassionsocial commentarydebateslavepresumed deadreverse footageshieldresistancewhiphatredmercilessnessdeath threatgreecemiracleoilsibling rivalryrainstormbalconybetwar veterankingdomsevered legdaggermoral dilemmapalaceman cryingbriberynarrated by characteroppressioncrucifixionfinal showdownspiral staircasemale friendshiphorse racingshot with an arrowamputeejerusalemarcherygovernorraftemperordrumarenahead injurywagerpalm treestablesword and sandalfight the systemchainedparaplegicarcherbettingancient romecarpenterbowhorse racefreedom fighterresistance fighterbanquetdreadlocksloinclothtotalitarianismnomadloss of memoryrowingroman empiredinner tableflaming arrowstabbed in the sideromansheikcaught in the rainjesus christlobotomydiscipleseparation from familydeus ex machinasinking shipnaval battle1st centurychariotfirst aidleprosycrucifixion of jesusroman soldierjerusalem israelcannonballzealotoarreference to julius caesarjulius caesarenslavementlepertunicshackledadopted brotherslave girlcenturionremake of remakeriding accidentroman legionchariot racepontius pilatefast forwardleper colonyadrifttrampledcapsizeroman armycarrying someone over shouldercoliseumrebel fighterroman salutewhipping scars (See All) |
Two brothers face the fight of a lifetime - and the wreckage of their broken family - within the brutal, high-stakes world of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighting in Lionsgate's action/drama, WARRIOR. A former Marine, haunted by a tragic past, Tommy Riordan returns to his hometown of Pittsburgh and enl …ists his father, a recovered alcoholic and his former coach, to train him for an MMA tournament awarding the biggest purse in the history of the sport. As Tommy blazes a violent path towards the title prize, his brother, Brendan, a former MMA fighter unable to make ends meet as a public school teacher, returns to the amateur ring to provide for his family. Even though years have passed, recriminations and past betrayals keep Brendan bitterly estranged from both Tommy and his father. But when Brendan's unlikely rise as an underdog sets him on a collision course with Tommy, the two brothers must finally confront the forces that tore them apart, all the while waging the most intense, winner-takes-all battle of their lives. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial arts |
| Themes: | forgivenessdrug addictionself harm |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | beach |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipbrother brother relationshipteacherwarrioralcoholicex soldierself injury |
| Story: | underdogreconciliationone word titleviolencebare chested malepunched in the facef wordmontagemixed martial artsbirthday partynews reporttrainingcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueknocked outkicked in the face …bankringactor shares first name with charactergymhairy chestsplit screencharacter says i love youcasinoyoutubetournamentiraqpunched in the stomachblack eyephiladelphia pennsylvaniabruiserefereehigh school teachermusclemanstrongmanwar heroslot machineboxing ringmasculinitygrudgealcoholics anonymouswinnerpittsburgh pennsylvaniaprotective maletraineru.s. marinehigh school principalkicked in the chestatlantic city new jerseyreference to isaac newtonpseudonymcellphone videoreturn homebeethovenchoke holddrive in theaterawolreference to moby dickcassette playerprize fighterfighting movieestranged brotheralcoholic relapsedislocated shoulderel paso texaswar widowbank foreclosurephysics teacherabsence from workprotective brothershirtless man (See All) |
Oliver Stone's biographical take on the life of George W. Bush, one of the most controversial presidents in USA history, chronicling from his wild and carefree days in college, to his military service, to his governorship of Texas and role in the oil business, his 2000 candidacy for president, his f …irst turbulent four years, and his 2004 re-election campaign. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedypolitical comedypolitical drama |
| Themes: | revengepoliticsdrinkingdrunkennessfaithalcoholismwealthreligious conversionreligious fundamentalism |
| Mood: | satire |
| Locations: | baseballtexasusa |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipchristianreference to godbiblechristian right |
| Period: | 1990s1980s1970s1960s2000s |
| Story: | presidentpoliticianone word titleflashbackdogtitle spoken by characterdreamhorsedrinkletterrunningcollegereference to jesus christprayermontage …nonlinear timelineman with glassescontroversyflash forwardu.s. presidentgovernmentelectionmonkeypowerwashington d.c.period in titlegolfambitionstupiditynicknameministerironyiraq waroilarchival footageamerican presidentbananabarbecuecareerpatriotismarroganceone letter titletitle ends with periodabuse of powereyedrunk drivinggovernorfraternityhazingamericanafirst ladyapedialogue drivenoval officeborn again christianrepublican partypost september 11 2001vice presidentbaseball stadiumimperialismright wingcigargulf waru.s. congressconservatismu.s. vice presidentbaghdad iraqweapon of mass destructionbible studysavantpledge of allegiancehubrispotato chipguantanamoreference to billy grahamcigarettesivy leaguestaff meetingshot in sequenceyalepolitical consultantdirty trickdumbnesstalking monkeytexas rangerscorncobcufflinkaxis of evilcabinet meeting (See All) |
Cecil Gaines was a sharecropper's son who grew up in the 1920s as a domestic servant for the white family who casually destroyed his. Eventually striking out on his own, Cecil becomes a hotel valet of such efficiency and discreteness in the 1950s that he becomes a butler in the White House itself. T …here, Cecil would serve numerous US Presidents over the decades as a passive witness of history with the American Civil Rights Movement gaining momentum even as his family has troubles of its own. As his wife, Gloria, struggles with her addictions and his defiant eldest son, Louis, strives for a just world, Cecil must decide whether he should take action in his own way. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | revisionist history |
| Themes: | racismmarriagerapeprisonfuneraldeath of fatherdeath of wifeprejudicefreedom bus |
| Locations: | hotel |
| Characters: | father son relationshipafrican american |
| Period: | 1980s1970s1960s1950syear 2008year 1961 |
| Story: | apartheidrace relationspresidentno opening creditsbased on true storytwo word titlepartyvoice over narrationcamerawomanhouseprotestu.s. presidentdeath of sonwashington d.c. …riotbirthday cakewaiterbreaking and enteringvietnam warwhite housecivil rightsbombingarchival footagebutleramerican presidentblack and whitetuxedoactivisminjusticereference to barack obamaman cryinghandshakemolotov cocktailgerman shepherdno title at beginningunited states of americaracial prejudicen wordsewing machineracial tensionku klux klanracial discriminationnashville tennesseesegregationcut handcivil rights movementkennedy assassinationtear on cheekmartinimultiple time framesreference to mahatma gandhibechdel test failedreference to martin luther king jr.grave side ceremonybirmingham alabamacaught in the rainholy biblepropaganda filmstartledracial violenceblack historyestranged sonrichard nixondrinking problemyear 1957stealing foodbased on newspaper articlereference to j. edgar hooverblack powerman wearing a tuxedoriding a busronald reaganblack panther partymilitary funeralplaying pokerwhite glovesdomestic servantblack panther2008 presidential electionprogressivismoil paintingdirty jokehungrylocked in jaillyndon johnsonreference to malcolm xafrican american historyburning crossjackie kennedyjimmy carterconstipationsit inyear 1926flag draped coffinmartin luther kingcotton fieldhome aquariumspitting in faceclothes hangerdrink thrown in facescaldedthe white house21 gun salutedrinking fountainfreedom riderreference to sidney poitierseeing father murderedsetting a tablebuglerlunch countermartin luther king assassinationbloody sundaylying on the floorstudent activistplate of cookiespresidential speechselma alabamabandaging a woundmacon georgiaportrait of george washingtonrace baiting (See All) |
Writer Peter Morgan's legendary battle between Richard Nixon, the disgraced president with a legacy to save, and David Frost, a jet-setting television personality with a name to make, in the story of the historic encounter that changed both their lives. For three years after being forced from office …, Nixon remained silent. But in summer 1977, the steely, cunning former commander-in-chief agreed to sit for one all-inclusive interview to confront the questions of his time in office and the Watergate scandal that ended his presidency. Nixon surprised everyone in selecting Frost as his televised confessor, intending to easily outfox the breezy British showman and secure a place in the hearts and minds of Americans (as well as a $600,000 fee). Likewise, Frost's team harbored doubts about their boss' ability to hold his own. But as cameras rolled, a charged battle of wits resulted. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | historical eventpolitical drama |
| Themes: | deathreligionpoliticsdrinkingdrunkennessinvestigationangerlonelinessparanoiaguiltjusticeamerican politics |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | helicopterhospitalnew york citybeachrestauranthotelcarmotorcycleairplanelos angeles californialondon englandwatertaxiairportwheelchair …australia (See All) |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipsingerbrother brother relationshipphotographerlawyercomedianself loathingself confidenceescape artistalcoholic drinkself deprecation |
| Period: | 1970s20th centuryyear 1974year 1977 |
| Story: | celebrationpresidentpoliticianwatching tvsingingsexcharacter name in titlenuditymale nudityinterviewflashbackmale rear nuditytwo word titlephotographparty …based on playtelephone callvoice over narrationsongmirrorcameradrinkbare buttliebirthdayprayermanhattan new york citytelephonef wordreporterbedroomjournalistwomanmontageeatingnonlinear timelineapologyman with glassescigar smokingtalking to the cameraflash forwardconfessionskinny dippinglimousineauthormicrophonestrippingfbiliarpay phonechampagnecover upu.s. presidentspeechdeath of brothergiftwitnesswashington d.c.record playerscandalbirthday cakeeyeglassestv newshugginggolfwhat happened to epiloguetape recorderrecordingrageexercisevietnam wartv showattorneyshoesresearchburglarybackstagenewsreel footagemakeupsafeamerican presidentinjusticenewspaper clippingpolitical corruptionmemory lossearphoneshandshakeinvestigatorcafeteriaadvertisementabuse of powersydney australiapiano playingtv commercialautographtape recordingunited states of americarepublicangurneytv studioreference to john f. kennedynervousnessrepublican partybanquetmale male hugcheckresearcherresignationreputationtv hosttalk show hostbeverly hills californiamemoirgolf carttv camerahandkerchiefmakeup artistpolitical scandalmob of reporterstyrannymedia frenzyslash in titlesweatingu.s. constitutionimitationmovie premiereworryingwatergatemotorcadetaxesmultiple narratorspolitical cover uplightbulbplayboy bunnyreference to mao tse tungwiretapliterary agentrecord albumglass of waterdachshundreference to lyndon johnsonbattle of witsfelonypathologycheeseburgeru.s. supreme courttv talk showlos angeles international airportlegalitywhite house washington d.c.reference to henry kissingerspeaker phonequakerreference to gerald fordtv directorchief of stafftv monitorpolitical aideexonerationreference to nikita khrushchevshallownessshoeboxtv journalismreel to reel tape recorderreference to leonid brezhnevimpeachmentnixon resignationplaza hotel manhattan new york cityreference to the bee geeshush moneyobstruction of justiceperspirationself justificationbeverly hills hotelbroken lightbulbdrunken telephone calljob resignationlos angeles timestelevision talk showpresidential aidereference to general motorsreference to william holdensan clemente californiatv ratingspolitical resignationreference to charles colsonreference to ibmtv control boothwashington post the newspaperreference to edward kennedy (See All) |
Adonis Johnson is the son of the famous boxing champion Apollo Creed, who died in a boxing match in _Rocky IV (1985)_ (qv). Adonis wasn't born until after his father's death and wants to follow his fathers footsteps in boxing. He seeks a mentor who is the former heavyweight boxing champion and forme …r friend of Apollo Creed, the retired Rocky Balboa. Rocky eventually agrees to mentor Adonis. With Rocky's help they hope to get a title job to face even deadlier opponents than his father. But whether he is a true fighter remains to be seen.... (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | cancercourage |
| Locations: | hospitalbarrestauranthotelcarsnowmotorcyclecemeterylos angeles californiaapartmentenglandofficemexico |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoosingermusiciansecurity guardamerican abroadamerican in the uk |
| Period: | 1990s2010syear 1998year 2015 |
| Story: | underdogstadiumno opening creditswatching tvone word titlecharacter name in titlebloodsequelflashbackbare chested malekissfightphotographtitle spoken by charactersurprise ending …cell phonebeatingfistfightslow motion scenepunched in the facearrestbrawlsecretvomitingsubjective cameraorphancookingconcertmansionwomanmontagewidowboxingvantrainingflash forwardcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueprologuelocker roomwidowercharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementstatueknocked outlong takegymautomobilemanagerpremarital sexchickenlove interestnewspaper headlinefreeze framelooking at oneself in a mirrorspin offjoggingjail cellwalkie talkieboxeryoutubepress conferencebraveryitalian americanmentorfather figurepunched in the chestphiladelphia pennsylvaniafemale doctorsocial workerjuvenile delinquentbruisemedia coveragefish tankunited kingdomunited states of americaoffice workerboxing matchn wordpunching bagreference to youtubeford mustangboxing ringfemale cinematographerlegacycockney accenthip hop musicdreadlocksfordsmartphoneseventh parttrainerfire breathingliverpoolmale camaraderieipodtijuana mexicoipadliverpool englandquitting jobdodgerockydetention centerex boxerfighting moviecancer treatmentfull circlementor student relationshipquad bikeshawarmayouth detention centre (See All) |
During the Great Depression, a common-man hero, James J. Braddock--a.k.a. the Cinderella Man--was to become one of the most surprising sports legends in history. By the early 1930s, the impoverished ex-prizefighter was seemingly as broken-down, beaten-up and out-of-luck as much of the rest of the Am …erican populace who had hit rock bottom. His career appeared to be finished, he was unable to pay the bills, the only thing that mattered to him--his family--was in danger, and he was even forced to go on Public Relief. But deep inside, Jim Braddock never relinquished his determination. Driven by love, honor and an incredible dose the ones who are do of grit, he willed an impossible dream to come true. In a last-chance bid to help his family, Braddock returned to the ring. No one thought he had a shot. However Braddock, fueled by something beyond mere competition, kept winning. Suddenly, the ordinary working man became the mythic athlete. Carrying the hopes and dreams of the disenfranchised on his shoulders, Braddock rocketed through the ranks, until this underdog chose to do the unthinkable: take on the heavyweight champ of the world, the unstoppable Max Baer, renowned for having killed two men in the ring. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | boxing movie |
| Themes: | povertydeathlovefriendshipmarriagemoneydrinkingfuneralthefthumiliationillnessexploitationunemploymenthomelessnesswealth …starvationfear of death (See All) |
| Locations: | new york cityrestaurantchurchsnowcatholic church |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboybrother sister relationshipgirlphotographerpriestthiefbest friendcatholic …catholic priest (See All) |
| Period: | 1930s1920s |
| Story: | underdogathleteno opening creditsbased on true storybloodviolenceflashbacktwo word titlecigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterdreamfoodcameradrink …beerbirthdaycafemanhattan new york cityreportersubjective cameracandledeath of friendeatingboxingcigar smokingtrainingflash forwardmicrophonelocker roomdebtcrossdeath of husbandbirthday cakewhat happened to epiloguefriendship between menloss of friendcrucifixstealingworking classwatching a movieboxerdesperationnew jerseydespairhistoricalturtlesnowinginjusticeferryarroganceelectricityirish americandockcentral park manhattan new york cityevictionmeatbeggarautographbillboardlistening to a radiogreat depressionrags to richessecond chancebased on true eventslabor unioncomebackbeggingfinancial problemnew york skylineflash cameraends with biographical noteshappy birthdayprotective maletrainerstreetcarintegritylabor strikemovie projectorbroken handmotivationalboxing gymshipyardcinderella storypep talkmadison square garden manhattan new york cityirish catholicknockoutboxing championboxing trainershantytownheavyweight championeconomic inequalityfolk herosports announceryear 1928gender in titleboxing managermen's clubprizefighterdockworkerthrowing a drink in someone's faceboxing promoterclass consciousnessreference to herbert hoovervisible breathlabor agitatorbed springringside announcer (See All) |
A story following Archer, a man tortured by his roots. With a strong survival instinct, he has made himself a key player in the business of conflict diamonds. Political unrest is rampant in Sierra Leone as people fight tooth for tooth. Upon meeting Solomon, and the beautiful Maddy, Archer's life cha …nges forever as he is given a chance to make peace with the war around him. (Read More)
| Themes: | murderdeathkidnappingrapemoneybetrayaldrinkingtorturedrunkennessdeath of fatherbrutalityterrorismdeath of motherdrug useredemption …griefexecutiongreeddyinghomelessnesscommunismrevolutionmurder of fathermurder of mother (See All) |
| Mood: | raincar chase |
| Locations: | africahelicopterbarbeachrestaurantschoolhotelairplaneboatbuslondon englandbicycletaxiairportvillage …cavejunglecar explosioncar on fire (See All) |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorchildrentattoosingerboybrother sister relationshipprostituteteachersoldier …studentdancerphotographerbabysister sister relationshipamericanamerican abroadfishermanex soldierself cutting (See All) |
| Period: | 1990syear 1999year 2003 |
| Story: | south africaapartheidunited nationswatching tvsingingsexnuditybloodviolencedogtwo word titlegunkissfightcigarette smoking …dancingphotographexplosionknifechasetelephone callfirecryingcell phonesongshootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfoodmachine guncar accidentmirrorshot in the chestshot in the headrescuecameradrinkbattleshootingriflebeertearssunglassesbombrunningdead bodycafejailrivershot in the backreportersubjective camerasoccerjournalistwineambushterroristmassacrevideo cameradeath of friendwomanmontagebridgeeatingfishexploding caranti herofishingchild in perildouble crossritualcontroversysearchvanshot in the legbartenderracial slurpilotbinocularsmicrophonebeaten to deathprologueprotesttentdeath of childstreet shootoutpursuitmercenarysevered armshot in the armrefugeesubtitled scenearsonak 47pickup truckafricancivil wartv newsgoldcaptainwoundmachetemutilationelephantjail cellvandalismwalkie talkiedemonstrationhidingmagazinerebelsevered handjournalismrebellionorphanagerocket launchertorchcolonelgoatstreet lifeguarddiamondtarget practicelandscapebombingcynicismmobile phonesmugglinggunshot woundevacuationshoveloilmurder of a childrainstormthirty somethingeye patchlanternfemale reporterethnic slurrpgwar crimeengagement ringlaptop computerrevolutionaryjewelryminingbrainwashingmolotov cocktailblindfoldedstreet marketmilitiaamputeediggingblack marketcameramansmugglerstretcherbelgiumhivdying manmoroccodruggedtrain tracksrazor bladeshot point blankchimpanzeehit with a shovelfisticuffsfather son estrangementairfieldbus ridevaultair raidfiring squadmilitary trainingsurrendervineyardbludgeoningtear on cheekknife held to throatchantingends with textjewelry storerefugee campbloody body of a childchild with a gunbegins with textmedicchild soldierconferencevisaburning housefire fightman undressingshooting galleryracist commentwood carvingransackingholding cellbriefcase of moneyhand woundseparation from familyhit with a rifle buttdragging a dead bodypiggy back rideindoctrinationchild uses a gunpunched in the gutbaboonhand bandageshantytownsierra leonezimbabweends with historical notessummary executionrebel armyangolacnncape town south africaeye bandagediamond necklaceopportunistsoldier of fortuneblowing smoke in someone's faceivoryliberianews photographernihilistteen drug useantwerp belgiumgoatherdunicefhustler magazinemutilated childlocked in jailguineashushingthrown off a balcony50 calibre machine gunblack and white photographchild rearinghands cut offscoundrelburyingsearch for sonmaster slave relationshiproadside bombnational geographic magazinetrafalgar square londonsharing a cigarettepunched in the bellyfriskingmil mi 8 hip helicopterarmed childtent citybreaking a car windshieldherd of goatsmi 24 hind helicoptervillage set on fireattack helicopterman carrying a manminibusself dentistrykilling civiliansdiamond smugglerfather child reunionfifty pound notefood distributionfather son reunitedzimbabwean (See All) |
In 1865, as the American Civil War winds inexorably toward conclusion, U.S. president Abraham Lincoln endeavors to achieve passage of the landmark constitutional amendment which will forever ban slavery from the United States. However, his task is a race against time, for peace may come at any time, … and if it comes before the amendment is passed, the returning southern states will stop it before it can become law. Lincoln must, by almost any means possible, obtain enough votes from a recalcitrant Congress before peace arrives and it is too late. Yet the president is torn, as an early peace would save thousands of lives. As the nation confronts its conscience over the freedom of its entire population, Lincoln faces his own crisis of conscience -- end slavery or end the war. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | political drama |
| Themes: | politicsmental illness |
| Locations: | cemetery |
| Period: | 19th century1860s |
| Story: | nationpresidentbased on bookone word titlecharacter name in titletitle spoken by characterbattleassassinationdeath of childu.s. presidentspeechbattlefieldwashington d.c.civil warslavery …white housedebatemourningamerican presidentrepublicanamerican civil warreference to abraham lincolnu.s. senatorsurname as titlebritish actor playing american characterfamily conflictemancipationu.s. civil warreference to moby dicku.s. senatecultural conflictethical dilemmareference to mary todd lincolnreference to ulysses s. grantyear 1865secessionbattle of gettysburggettysburg addressconflagrationpresidential cabinetconstitutional amendment (See All) |
Football coach Harold Jones befriends Radio, a mentally-challenged man who becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School in Anderson, South Carolina. Their friendship extends over several decades, where Radio transforms from a shy, tormented man into an inspiration to his community.
| Subgenre: | football movie |
| Themes: | christmasdeath of mothercrueltydisabilityprejudice |
| Mood: | high schoolaffection |
| Locations: | trainchurchsmall town |
| Characters: | policemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipafrican americanbullyinterracial relationshippolice arrest |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | inspirationunderdograce relationsbased on true storyone word titlecharacter name in titletitle spoken by charactercafejailbasketballfootballradiolocker roomhigh school studentloss of mother …coachamerican footballcompassioninterracial friendshipnicknamefootball playerdiscriminationpractical jokegraduationchristmas presentsports teammental retardationschool principalilliteracyfootball teamracial tensionshopping cartwrongful arrestmale male hugamerican southbarber shophigh school graduationfootball coachsouth carolinabased on articlehigh school footballhigh school principalhigh school basketballquitting jobmother son hughigh school coachgraduation ceremonyends with real life footagedisenfranchisement (See All) |
Tuesday, June 4, 1968: the California presidential primary. As day breaks 'Robert F. Kennedy' (qv) arrives at the Ambassador Hotel; he'll campaign, then speak to supporters at midnight. To capture the texture of the late 1960s, we see vignettes at the hotel: a couple marries so he can avoid Vietnam, … kitchen staff discuss race and baseball, a man cheats on his wife, another is fired for racism, a retired hotel doorman plays chess in the lobby with an old friend, a campaign strategist's wife needs a pair of black shoes, two campaign staff trip on LSD, a lounge singer is on the downhill slide. Through it all, we see and hear RFK calling for a better society and a better nation. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | dark comedytragedydocudrama |
| Themes: | racismdeathmarriagepoliticsadulterycorruption |
| Locations: | hotellos angeles californiakitchenrestaurant kitchen |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipinterracial relationshipalcoholicolder man younger woman relationship |
| Period: | 1960syear 1968 |
| Story: | nationrace relationsbased on true storyone word titlecharacter name in titlemale nudityshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestshot in the headbikinireporterassassinassassinationpantyhose …shot in the legracial slurfired from the jobwritten and directed by cast memberspeechamerican flagclass differenceschessfemale stockinged legsdrugshot in the stomachvietnamvietnam warinterracial friendshipambitionmexicancamera shot of feetarchival footagesenatorethnic slurpolitical corruptionfemale stockinged feetsocial issuesreflectionhairdressermultiple storylineforename as titleanti warlsdfoot closeupreceptionistcampaignfight the systemreference to john f. kennedybeauty salonracial tensionrise and fallassassination plotmarriage of convenienceends with biographical notesrosarypresidential campaignensemble filmbigotreference to alfred hitchcockdrug bustplaying chessuh 1 huey helicopterworld recordreference to andy warholpolitical unrestchadreference to dwight d. eisenhowerreference to lyndon johnsonfemale stockinged solesyoung wifeloungehigh on drugspunch in the facereference to rita hayworthbegins with historical notesreference to bing crosbyreference to harry s trumansugar cubereference to king arthurreference to nikita khrushchevwoman wearing a bikinireference to barbara stanwycktranslatingreference to cab callowayreference to anne bancroftalcoholic womanambassador hotellapel pinpunch cardreference to will rogerslightheartednessreference to huey newtonreference to jacqueline kennedyreference to merlintelephone switchboard (See All) |
Neil Jordan's depiction of the controversial life and death of 'Michael Collins (XIV)' (qv), the "Lion of Ireland", who led the IRA against the UK and helped found the Irish Free State in 1922.
| Subgenre: | epic |
| Themes: | murderdeathloverevengereligionpoliticsprisondrinkingtorturedrunkennessescapeweddingterrorismwrestling |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | beachrestauranttrainchurchmotorcycleboatlondon englandbicycleenglandcastlerooftopcatholic churchcar explosion |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipchildrensingerprostitutedetectivepolicemandancerpriestlove trianglemaidcatholicreligious statue |
| Period: | 1920s1910s |
| Story: | rugbystadiumno opening creditspoliticiansingingcharacter name in titleviolencegunfightcigarette smokingdancingphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionfire …songbeatingmachine gunhorseface slapshot in the headdrinkbattlearrestrifledead bodycafejailrivermenage a troisspyflashlightassassincandlebandstrangulationmassacreweaponassassinationcontroversyparklibrarykeytankhangingspeechgovernmentneck breakingmurdererirelandtypewriterarsoncivil wartraitorteabulletdemonstrationrebelirishsheeprebellioncannonsmugglingpeaceevidenceslaughterwedding dressraidsirensecret servicetreasonindependencebritish armymilitary uniformashesbritish soldierdublin irelandguerillamartyrbritish renaissancefiring squadinspectordiplomatuprisingmotorcycle with a sidecarlibertyprotestantammunitioncricketstreetcararsenalirish republican armyiraransackingbritish empiregazebocollaboratorscapegoatbritish flagsuppressionstreet walkerliverpool englandrailroad stationreference to peter pantreatytrucearmy vs civiliansburning evidencecease firestatesmangun runningparallel montagereference to woodrow wilsonirish civil warpavillionsinn feinirish flag (See All) |
Amistad is the name of a slave ship traveling from Cuba to the U.S. in 1839. It is carrying a cargo of Africans who have been sold into slavery in Cuba, taken on board, and chained in the cargo hold of the ship. As the ship is crossing from Cuba to the U.S., Cinque, who was a tribal leader in Africa …, leads a mutiny and takes over the ship. They continue to sail, hoping to find help when they land. Instead, when they reach the United States, they are imprisoned as runaway slaves. They don't speak a word of English, and it seems like they are doomed to die for killing their captors when an abolitionist lawyer decides to take their case, arguing that they were free citizens of another country and not slaves at all. The case finally gets to the Supreme Court, where John Quincy Adams makes an impassioned and eloquent plea for their release. (Read More)
| Themes: | racismmurdersuicidereligionpoliticstortureescapesadismfreedom |
| Locations: | africacourtroomshipspain |
| Characters: | interracial relationshipchristianity |
| Period: | 19th century1840s1830s |
| Story: | race relationspresidentbased on true storyone word titlebloodmale nudityviolencemale frontal nudityhuman rightsstabbed to deathtrialdrowningpassionu.s. presidentcross …whippingwhat happened to epilogueslaverystabbed in the stomachrebellionboston massachusettschainsymbolismtranslatorcorporal punishmentlanguage barriersocial injusticedignityinterpretermutinyjudicial systemsupreme courtjudicialjudiciaryamazing grace hymnslave tradevictorian agerebel leadervisual metaphorbotanyescalationabolitionistcultural misunderstandingdeclaration of independenceabolitionwhipping someoneslave revoltparallel montageslave shipescape from slaverypre american civil war (See All) |
The story of the monumental life and tragic death of legendary Brazilian motor-racing Champion, Ayrton Senna. Spanning the decade from his arrival in Formula One in the mid 80's, the film follows Senna's struggles both on track against his nemesis, French World Champion Alain Prost, and off it, agai …nst the politics which infest the sport. Sublime, spiritual yet, on occasion, ruthless - Senna conquers and transcends Formula One to become a global superstar. Privately, he is humble, almost shy, and fiercely patriotic, donating millions to his native Brasil and contemplating a life beyond motor-racing. Yet he is struck down in his prime on the blackest weekend in the history of the sport, watched live on television by 300 million people. Years on he is revered in Formula One as the greatest motor racing driver of all time - and in Brasil as a Saint. (Read More)
| Themes: | povertydeathfearfuneralmemorycelebrityfaithrivalrywealth |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | helicopterhospitalbeachmotorcycleairplanebrazilwater fightcar driver |
| Characters: | little boyfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipchildrenbrother sister relationshipreference to goddriver |
| Period: | 1990s1980syear 1980year 1989year 1991year 1988year 1994year 1984year 1985year 1993year 1990year 1992year 1979year 1978 |
| Story: | athleteone word titleinterviewflashbackbare chested malekisstitle spoken by charactervoice over narrationcryingcar accidentslow motion scenecomputertearssunglassescompetition …f wordsubjective cameraaccidentdrivingcoffinpainmicrophoneprologuechampagnepassiontragic eventchampionracingsubtitled scenefreeze framefamescene during opening creditshelmetjoggingaccidental deathhome moviecharityarchival footagerivalbelief in godcareertrophysports cardocumentary subject's name in titlerepeated scenecar racechampionshipautographname callingrace carrio de janeiro brazilmotorboatreference to ayrton sennaidolfrenchmanvictorywinnerbrazilianrace trackformula 1surname as titlejet skiworld championsao paulo brazilmotorsportdying youngautomobile racingwinningelectronicsteammatesports heromonte carloracecar drivergrand prixmonaco24 year oldcrossing oneselfhumilitycarnavalgo kart34 year oldracing driverearplugsreference to marlboro cigarettesbologna italypenaltysan marinocheckered flagbrazilian mancharitable donationracing car accidentticker tape paradequest for perfection (See All) |
This urban nightmare chronicles several days in the life of Caine Lawson, following his high-school graduation, as he attempts to escape his violent existence in the projects of Watts, CA.
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmcoming of ageblack comedyteen movie |
| Themes: | murderdeathlovefriendshiprevengedrugsmoneybetrayalprisonpregnancyfeardrunkennessescapegangsterrobbery …angerpsychopathdeath of fatherbrutalitydeath of motherparanoiahumiliationexecutionhopedyingvengeancepolice brutalitynear death experience (See All) |
| Mood: | archive footagegoreneo noirhigh schoolaffection |
| Locations: | hospitalcarlos angeles californiaurban settingpolice stationgas stationinner city |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipteenagerafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshippolice officerdetectivesingle motherpolice detectivemuslimcousin cousin relationship …grandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshippolice chasepolice dog (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s1970s |
| Story: | release from prisonprofanityno opening creditswatching tvnumber in titlebloodviolenceflashbackdogbare chested malegunfightcigarette smokingpartyknife …chasethree word titlesurprise endingpistolvoice over narrationshootoutbeatingshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facearrestgunfightbrawlshootingvomitingheld at gunpointbeersunglassesinterrogationhandcuffsrevolvercriminalshot in the backf wordsurvivalfoot chasegay slurorphanflashlightgangcaliforniadeath of frienddrug dealercocaineprisonerhouseanti herochild in perilcontroversyracial slurflash forwarddrug addictorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathproduct placementlightningstreet shootoutshot in the shoulderlong takehigh school studentloss of fatherpremarital sexthreatened with a knifedirectorial debutloss of mothershot in the armheroinhatesingle parentcrime bossmachismouzicard gamepokerstreetheavy rainslow motiontold in flashbackjail cellroman numeral in titlekicked in the stomachvideotapecovered in bloodparking garagehonorstreet lifehomicidedrug dealingdrug overdosethugswitchbladestealing a carunderage drinkingdual wieldhatredconvenience storeescape attemptblack and white scenebible quoteghettoblood on shirtrainstormbarbecuejuvenile delinquentethnic slurhustlerdesert eaglemarijuana jointgraduationstorehigh school teachercar drivingpistol whipfemale teacheroverdosekoreanvulgarityurban decaypolice interrogationn wordshot in the handsubmachine gundrive by shootingcarjackingblaxploitationtragic endingshrinefade to blackdreadlockssocial decayattempted robberygangstaslow motion action scenechild swearingchild with a gungangsta griphoodlumlatin americanchop shopdominoesdrive thrudeath of cousinconvenience store robberyurban violencemuslim convertice cream vanblack slangwatts riotschevrolet impala convertible (See All) |
Oskar Schindler is a vainglorious and greedy German businessman who becomes an unlikely humanitarian amid the barbaric German Nazi reign when he feels compelled to turn his factory into a refuge for Jews. Based on the true story of Oskar Schindler who managed to save about 1100 Jews from being gasse …d at the Auschwitz concentration camp, it is a testament to the good in all of us. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epicchrist allegory |
| Themes: | forgivenessracismmurderdeathfriendshipmarriageweddingheropsychopathguiltevilhopecrueltyholocauststarvation |
| Locations: | snowcemeterybathtubwater |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipdoctorjewishmaidjewsecretarygermanengineergerman soldier |
| Period: | 1990sworld war two1940s1930s |
| Story: | no opening creditsbased on bookbased on true storycharacter name in titlebloodviolencetwo word titlemale full frontal nuditypistolshowercryingmachine gunmirrorurination …shot in the headrescueapostrophe in titlepianomale pubic hairsubjective cameragood versus evilcandlewidowprisonerfemale pubic hairman with glasseschild in perilbirthday partycharacter repeating someone else's dialogueprologuebusinessmanuniformfactorychampagnecharacter's point of view camera shotsuitcasefull frontal female nudityringhangingtypewritersplatterhatechild murdershavingwhat happened to epiloguereference to adolf hitlerfriendship between menarchitectblockbusterwomanizerhonorcompassionanti semitismdiamondsoapjob interviewdeath of protagonistdark heroblack and whiteconcentration campghettodead boyfieldtragic heroshaved headdead girlfull frontal male nudityaccountantpresentworkerswastikahiding in a closetvillarailwayrabbiholocaust survivorfilm starts with textbunk bedbloody body of childconsciencehanged manashesauschwitzfamous scorehiding under a bedhiding placedeath of title charactercoldmass graveliberationpolishmass murdererhometownends with biographical notesindustrialistchild killedbarracksruthlessnessman hits womanblack and white segues into colorfreezingemaciationreference to karl marxouthouseinvestorfire hoselistreference to greta garboboy killednazi concentration campmanicureconcentration camp survivorchild shotgold toothchild shot in the headcold blooded killerdeath campinfestationfoundationgratitudesabbathliceboxcarkrakow polandshabbatmenorahhiding jewsgirl killedchild shot in the chesttalmudrighteous among the nationsred coatnazi retaliationchild shot in the backmachinistsadistic crueltychild shot through the chestcolor segues into black and whiteselectionthrill killlapel pinyad vashemfellow travelerrifle scope (See All) |
It's the post-WWI era. Britons Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell are both naturally gifted fast sprinters, but approach running and how it fits into their respective lives differently. The son of a Lithuanian-Jew, Harold, who lives a somewhat privileged life as a student at Cambridge, uses being the …fastest to overcome what he sees as the obstacles he faces in life as a Jew despite that privilege. In his words to paraphrase an old adage, he is often invited to the trough, but isn't allowed to drink. His running prowess does earn him the respect of his classmates, especially his running teammates, and to some extent the school administration, if only he maintains what they consider proper gentlemanly decorum, which isn't always the case in their minds. Born in China the son of Christian missionaries, Eric, a Scot, is a devout member of the Church of Scotland who eventually wants to return to that missionary work. He sees running as a win-win in that the notoriety of being fast gives him an added outlet to spread the word of God, while he sees his speed as being a gift from God, and he wants to run to honor God and that gift. This view does not sit well with his sister, Jennie Liddell, who sees his running as only taking away time from his work to God. Harold and Eric's lives do intersect in national races, but it is the 100 meter track event at the 1924 Paris Olympics which the two men and their supporters most anticipate. Beyond the fact that Americans Charles Paddock and Jack… (Read More)
| Themes: | friendshipreligiondrinkingfeardancefuneralherofaithprejudice |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | beachrestauranttrainchurchhotelparis francelondon englandshipchurch of englandrunning on the beachrunning on a beachrunning on beach |
| Characters: | family relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendsingerbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipphotographerchristianactressjewishreference to godjewamerican |
| Period: | 1920s1910s |
| Story: | national anthemrugbyunderdogstadiumathletebased on true storysingingnuditymale nudityflashbackmale rear nuditydancingphotographthree word titlevoice over narration …songface slapslow motion scenedrinkletterrunningcafecollegepianocompetitionreporterbandmontagenonlinear timelinecigar smokingflash forwardbinocularsprologuelocker roomchampagnemassagecollege studentspeechdateracingpubcoachwhat happened to epilogueracehatexercisewatching a movieblockbusterrailway stationparadeclockmovie theatreanti semitismveteranbraveryscotlandbackstagenewsreel footagepriderainstormpierethnic slurarroganceceremonypiano playerflagethicsautographcricket the gamemarching bandconsciencefamous scoreminerenglishmannationalismbritish renaissanceolympic gameshymnflashback within a flashbackheadmastercommitmentrace trackrunnerslide showscotoperettaintegritycountry estatetitle based on the biblelaw studentslide projectorwinningstudent athletecorrespondencepracticeaudio flashbackgilbert and sullivanpost world war onesports herolithuanianla marseillaisewar injuryboys' choirdedicationstraw hatcambridge universitysabbathhumilityolympic athleteathletic trainingsteamshipprince of walesnational herocambridge englandlosingpresbyteriansportsmanshipolympic hopefulsummer olympicshurdlessteeplechaseconditioningkent englandduke of windsorschool blazerformal dance (See All) |
In November, 1970, virtually the entire football team and coaches of Marshall University (Huntington, W.V.) die in a plane crash. That spring, led by Nate Ruffin, a player who was ill and missed the fatal flight, students rally to convince the board of governors to play the 1971 season. The college …president, Don Dedman, must find a coach, who then must find players. They petition the NCAA to allow freshmen to play, and coach Jack Lengyel motivates and leads young players at the same time that he reexamines the Lombardi creed that winning is the only thing. The father and the fiancee of a player who died find strength to move on. Can Marshall win even one game in 1971? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | documentary footagefootball movie |
| Themes: | deathfuneralgrief |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | cemeterygas stationusafire truckairplane accident |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipstudentwaitress |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | athletepresidentno opening creditsbased on true storytitle spoken by characterthree word titlevoice over narrationcollegecaliforniafootballdinerlocker roomfired from the jobuniversityconvertible …cheerleadernewspaper headlineredheadcoachwhat happened to epiloguebeer drinkingheavy rainslow motionsurvivorloss of friendmale bondingdemonstrationamerican footballloss of wifemovie theaterinterracial friendshiploss of sonfootball playerarchival footageairplane crashfirefightersports teamcrashvolkswagencollege campusfootball teamcomebackmemorialvictorywater fountainfootball coachfootball gamegas station attendantwork outwest virginialoss of boyfriendboard meetingfootball stadiumfootball fieldcollege footballpep talkrecruitrecruitingfreshmanend credits roll callsportscasterwrecksteel millteam playncaasurvivor guiltloss of fiancecollege presidentburned bodies (See All) |
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