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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: | football moviedocumentary footage |
| Themes: | grieffuneraldeath |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | airplane accidentfire truckusagas stationcemetery |
| Characters: | waitressstudentboyfriend girlfriend relationship |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | football coachcollege footballairplane crashsurvivor guiltfootball fieldfootball stadiumfootball gamefootball teamfootball playercollege presidentamerican footballcollege campusburned bodiesloss of fianceend credits roll call …steel millteam playncaawrecksportscasterfreshmanpep talkrecruitingloss of boyfriendboard meetingrecruitwest virginiagas station attendantwork outwater fountainvictorymemorialcomebackvolkswagencrashsports teamfirefighterarchival footageloss of soninterracial friendshipmovie theaterloss of wifemale bondingloss of frienddemonstrationslow motionsurvivorbeer drinkingheavy rainwhat happened to epilogueathletecoachnewspaper headlineredheadcheerleaderconvertibleuniversityfired from the joblocker roomno opening creditsdinerfootballcaliforniacollegevoice over narrationbased on true storythree word titletitle spoken by character (See All) |
Based on the true story of 'Leigh Anne Tuohy' (qv) and 'Sean Tuohy' (qv) who take in a homeless teenage African-American, 'Michael Oher' (qv). Michael has no idea who his father is and his mother is a drug addict. Michael has had little formal education and few skills to help him learn. Leigh Anne s …oon takes charge however, as is her nature, ensuring that the young man has every opportunity to succeed. When he expresses an interest in football, she goes all out to help him, including giving the coach a few ideas on how best to use Michael's skills. They not only provide him with a loving home, but hire a tutor to help him improve his grades to the point where he would qualify for an NCAA Division I athletic scholarship. 'Michael Oher' (qv) was the first-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in the 2009 NFL draft. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | football moviefish out of water |
| Themes: | investigationracismpovertydrug useabuseadoptionprejudicenear death experience |
| Locations: | kitchentrucksinging in a carchristianity school |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanbrother sister relationshipteenage boyfemale protagonistchristianchristianityteacher student relationship |
| Story: | football coachfootball stadiumfootball gamefootball teamamerican footballncaapep talkrecruitingarchival footageinterracial friendshipwhat happened to epiloguecoachcheerleaderfootballbased on true story …three word titletitle spoken by characterf ratedinterviewflashbackgunbased on booksunglassescar crashprayerdrug dealerwomantrainingdrug addictcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueblack americanstrong female characterrace relationsstrong female leadcompassionredneckobesityfamily dinnergunfirenewspaper clippingsouthern accentthanksgivingnarrated by charactersouthernerhigh school teacherrunning awaydemocratadopted sontutorilliteracycoincidenceessaysurrogate motherprivate schooltitle same as bookcrack cocainebmwinterracial adoptionmemphis tennesseesaying graceends with biographical noteshigh school graduationstarts with narrationnon violencehigh school footballhigh school athletemotivationalbased on factaudio flashbackfootball fanfootball practicehomeless teenagerenglish classsocietal hypocrisyadopteeadopted brothercheerleading squadfatherless childadoptive mother adopted son relationshipmotherly loveadoptive parentkilled on birthdayfootball starparental neglectadoptive familymagical negro stereotypeprotective motherrapping in a car40 ozends with real life footagedrug addicted motheroral examthe projectsnational association for the advancement of colored peoplewhite saviorbaltimore ravensbiracial familycollege recruitmentgentle giantfootball scholarshipsouthern woman (See All) |
In the Kilpatrick juvenile detention center, the supervisor and former football player Sean Porter sees the lack of discipline, self-esteem, union and perspective in the teenage interns and proposes to prepare a football team to play in one league. He is supported by his superiors and his successful … experience changes the lives of many young kids. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | football movie |
| Themes: | murder |
| Locations: | usalos angeles california |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipself esteem |
| Story: | football coachfootball teamfootball playeramerican footballteam playsports teamwhat happened to epiloguefootballcaliforniabased on true storyviolencetwo word titlefightremakecompetition …fightinggangprisonerracial slurdomestic violenceloss of mothershot in the armrockteamunited statesabusive boyfriendjuvenile delinquencyalliterative titlejuvenile detentionplaying footballfootball practicesportsdetention centerthe rock (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: | studentpolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipafrican americanbullyinterracial relationshippolice arrest |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | football coachfootball teamfootball playeramerican footballsports teaminterracial friendshipcoachlocker roomfootballbased on true storytitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titleone word titlecafejail …basketballradiohigh school studentloss of motherrace relationscompassionnicknamediscriminationpractical jokeunderdoggraduationchristmas presentmental retardationschool principalilliteracyracial tensionshopping cartwrongful arrestmale male hugamerican southbarber shophigh school graduationsouth carolinabased on articlehigh school footballhigh school principalhigh school basketballquitting jobmother son hughigh school coachgraduation ceremonyends with real life footagedisenfranchisement (See All) |
Bobby Boucher is the lowly waterboy for a college football team, until the coach discovers his amazing talent for tackling people much bigger than him. He signs the Waterboy as the new star player, but Bobby must keep it secret from his overbearing and domineering mother.
| Subgenre: | football moviecult film |
| Themes: | angerdivorcebullying |
| Locations: | waterwater boy |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipbullylow self esteem |
| Story: | college footballfootball teamamerican footballsports teaminterracial friendshipcoachfootballcollegesnakeblockbusterforbidden loveobesityblack and white scenewrestlerunderdog …louisianamental retardationsouthern u.s.naivetydomineering motherstutteringflashinglawn mowerfamily abandonmentbayousocial outcastblack & white to colorcajunridiculeoverprotective parentco written by actordeserted by fatherdeserted by husband (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: | football teamfootball playerpep talkboard meetingwhat happened to epilogueheavy rainnewspaper headlinefired from the joblocker roomno opening creditsfootballbased on novelinterviewflashbackbare chested male …watching tvreportersoccernonlinear timelinetraininguniformspeechchampionheart attackhead buttpress conferencetv showambitioncelebrationreconciliationnewsreel footagedressing roomstadiumtrophyarroganceloss of jobdisciplinepresstv studiosoccer playersoccer matchtv interviewmovie cameracupgoalsoccer fanfootball matchtv broadcastscoutyorkshirenational anthemsports starjob offersportsmanmanagementegotismsoccer stadiumbrightonfootball managermallorcasoccer starleeds englandbooingmale rivalryseaside resortletter of resignationeuropean championshipingratitudejob resignationbritish soccerfootball associationwembley arena (See All) |
Suburban Virginia schools have been segregated for generations. One Black and one White high school are closed and the students sent to T.C. Williams High School under federal mandate to integrate. The year is seen through the eyes of the football team where the man hired to coach the Black school i …s made head coach over the highly successful white coach. Based on the actual events of 1971, the team becomes the unifying symbol for the community as the boys and the adults learn to depend on and trust each other. (Read More)
| Themes: | racismprejudice |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | cemeteryschool |
| Characters: | homosexualafrican americanlittle girlgay kiss |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | football coachfootball teamamerican footballsports teamcoachfootballbased on true storytitle spoken by characterkissvomitingcar crashracial slurtrainingprotesttough girl …character says i love youstrong female characterrace relationspump action shotguncivil rightsbananabigotryunderdogparalysisimperative in titlesouthern u.s.racial prejudicevirginiaracial tensiontai chiracial discriminationcivil rights movementprecocious childends with biographical notesintegrationhigh school footballafrican american protagonistchantcorvettefootball practicecoachingrace riotreference to jerry lewischevrolet camaroreference to dean martinman kissing manaffirmative actionpicket signbrick thrown through a windowfixed gamehead coach (See All) |
Will Smith stars in Concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of CTE, a football-related brain trauma, in a pro player and fought for the truth to b …e known. Omalu's emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful institutions in the world. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | football movie |
| Themes: | deathsuicidepregnancyinvestigation |
| Locations: | pennsylvaniacar fire |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipdoctorpregnant womanself mutilationpregnanthomeless mancoroner |
| Story: | football coachfootball gamefootball playeramerican footballathletecoachfootballbased on true storytitle spoken by characterone word titledancingdead bodymontageimmigrantdrug addict …cover upspeechthreatmorguepress conferenceresearchmedical examinationautopsydead manclose up of eyesface masktestimonyprofessional sportsdenialhearing voiceshead injurymedical doctorbrain damagepittsburgh pennsylvaniasaying graceends with biographical notesconcussionmedical examinernflcongressional hearingbrain scanfootball fanpathologistends with historical notesnigerianneurologistpost mortemconflict of interestbrain injurynational football leaguesports injuryfootball helmetprofit motivenewton's cradleindictmentbuilding a househead traumatraumatic brain injurycorporate malfeasancesmashing a guitarbinocular microscopepittsburghpittsburgh steelersclass action lawsuitexpert witnessmicroscope slideinjection in armneurological illnesschronic traumatic encephalopathynigerian immigrantsports doctor (See All) |
A romantic comedy set against the backdrop of America's nascent pro-football league in 1925. Dodge Connolly, a charming, brash football hero, is determined to guide his team from bar brawls to packed stadiums. But after the players lose their sponsor and the entire league faces certain collapse, Dod …ge convinces a college football star to join his ragtag ranks. The captain hopes his latest move will help the struggling sport finally capture the country's attention. Welcome to the team Carter Rutherford, America's favorite son. A golden-boy war hero who single-handedly forced multiple German soldiers to surrender in WWI, Carter has dashing good looks and unparalleled speed on the field. This new champ is almost too good to be true, and Lexie Littleton aims to prove that's the case. A cub journalist playing in the big leagues, Lexie is a spitfire newswoman who suspects there are holes in Carter's war story. But while she digs, the two teammates start to become serious off-field rivals for her fickle affections. As the new game of pro-football becomes less like the freewheeling sport he knew and loved, Dodge must both fight to keep his guys together and to get the girl of his dreams. Finding that love and football have a surprisingly similar playbook, however, he has one maneuver he will save just for the fourth quarter... (Read More)
| Subgenre: | football movie |
| Themes: | drinkingdrunkennessherodeceptiontheftgamblingunemploymentcheating |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | restauranttrainswimming poolhotelmotorcyclesmall townnightclubelevatorfrancetruckchicago illinois |
| Characters: | policemother son relationshipafrican americansingerboydancerphotographerthieflove trianglepolice chaseu.s. soldier |
| Period: | 1920s1910s |
| Story: | football coachcollege footballfootball stadiumfootball teamfootball playeramerican footballsports teamathletenewspaper headlinecheerleaderlocker roomfootballcollegeone word titleinterview …flashbackkissfightcigarette smokingdancingphotographsingingchasetelephone callsongfistfightmirrorpunched in the facecameradrinkbattleundressingbrawlriflebeercafepianotelephonereporternewspapermontagemarriage proposalflash forwardconfessionmicrophoneprologuefactorypay phoneumbrellapianistpursuittypewritercowblack americanfreeze frametwenty somethingflirtingeavesdroppingshavingmagazinephone boothfemale singerpress conferencejumping from heightrailway stationbar fightu.s. armyballlipstickrainstormthirty somethingraidpolice raidwar veteranlieutenantfemale reporterpajamasmannequinrefereemudwar heroautographbarberflaskfilm cameralistening to a radiopocket watchfactory workertrain tracksmarching bandpawnshopfisticuffscircular staircaseman on firesurrenderminnesotamovie camerascrewballcornbreaking a bottle over someone's headprohibitiontrenchmotorcycle with a sidecaroverhead shotstairwellnewspaper editormascotgerman armycurfewsuicide threatluxury hotelstudent athletecoal minerbrokesportsmanslangcoin tossmilwaukee wisconsinradio broadcastingslip the undergarmentlarge format camerabrass bandhotel desk clerkpost world war oneworld war one veterannewsroomemployment agencyrulesfootball practicejumping from a windowflapperpromoterspeakeasyjazz combochild smokingfan the personpolice uniformgold watchsports agentyear 1925dining carman on a ledgeclothes on firehaberdasherroaring 20sprofessional footballsilver dollararmy lieutenantenglish bulldogpublic hearingsleeping carwar storyfoxholefield workeremployment officereference to princeton universityreference to the chicago tribune the newspaperstore windowfootball herofootball uniform (See All) |
A comedy based on the 1987 professional football players' strike. Gene Hackman plays the coach of the team, Jack Warden is the owner, Brett Cullen is the All-Pro quarterback that goes on strike and Keanu Reeves is the "scab" who replaces the star QB.
| Subgenre: | football movie |
| Locations: | bar brawlshooting a car |
| Story: | football playeramerican footballpep talkrecruitingsports teamathletecoachcheerleaderlocker roomfootballbased on true storytwo word titlecigarette smokingslow motion scenepunched in the face …vomitingbeerunderwater scenespankingproduct placementwashington d.c.pickup truckeggscene during opening creditsjail cellbar fightbloody nosehit in the crotchheartbroken armsign languageunderdoghappy endingstrikejukeboxhot dogprofessional sportskiss on the lipssecond chancedance scenemale vomitingleg injurylabor strikehouseboatquarterbackwelshmancoin tosssumo wrestlerknee injuryends with narrationoverturned carfootball practicebritish in americawishing someone good luckpicket linemisfitshard boiled eggstood uptwinkiesports bartripping overtouchdownblow job gesturereferring to oneself in the third personpunch upthrowing an eggtouch downhuddleshut up with kisstime out hand gesture (See All) |
Odessa, Texas, is a small, town in Texas. Racially divided and economically dying, there is one night that gives the town something to live for: Friday Night. The Permian Panthers have a big winning tradition in Texas high school football, led by QB Mike Winchell and superstar tailback Boobie Miles, … but all is not well, as Boobie suffers a career-ending injury in the first game of the season. Hope is lost among citizens in Odessa, and for the team, but Coach Gary Gaines, who believes that "Perfection is being able to look your friends in the eye and know you did everything you could not to let them down", is somehow able to help the team rise up from the ashes and make a huge season comeback. Now on their way to state, the Panthers must go out and be perfect, because they may never matter this much for the rest of their lives. (Read More)
| Themes: | friendshipmarriagedrunkennessracismpoverty |
| Locations: | hospitalsmall towntexas |
| Characters: | father son relationshipmother son relationshipteenagerafrican americanbrief teenager nudity |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | football coachfootball teamamerican footballcomebacksports teamwhat happened to epiloguecoachlocker roomfootballbased on true storypartybased on bookringdomestic violencepremarital sex …underage drinkingmedical examinationoiluncleunderdogcrutcheschampionshipday in titlehouston texasfast food restaurantbrief female nuditybrief nudityhigh school footballlord's prayershaky camstudent athletequarterbackcoin tossbrief topless female nudityknee injuryfootball practiceoil refinerycollege recruitment (See All) |
In the sumer of 1976, 30-year old Vince Papale is having a tough run of luck. He's been working as a substitute teacher for two days a week but has just found out that his job has been eliminated because of budget cuts. His wife gives up on him saying he'll never amount to anything and asks for a di …vorce. He works as a bartender and plays football with his friends. When the the new coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, Dick Vermeil, announces that he will hold open tryouts for the team, Vince reluctantly decides to give a try. Based on a true story. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | football movie |
| Themes: | friendshipmarriagejealousydivorceillnessunemployment |
| Locations: | barrestaurantsnow |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanbrother brother relationshipteacher |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | football coachamerican footballwhat happened to epilogueathletecoachlocker roomfootballsexone word titleinterviewfightmirrorurinationslow motion scenebeer …runningcafeneighborbartenderflash forwardmicrophonefactorypay phonespeechcrossloss of motherlifting someone into the airjoggingworking classhome movierainstormphiladelphia pennsylvaniaparking lotunderdogbandageplaying poolmoney problemsjukeboxtv reporterschool principalkiss on the lipsgiving a toastrags to richesdirector also cinematographercar breakdownoverhead camera shotdeterminationends with biographical noteswife leaves husbandreference to santa clauslabor strikecousincurfewtv cameracharacter appears on tvsubstitute teachercar won't startagainst the odds30 year oldpicket linenational football leagueappeared on tv newsathletic trainingtraining camptv announcerwatching self on tvtryoutsfactory closingends with real life footagenew york giants footballchicken soupphiladelphia eagleswatching football on tvcincinnati bengalsshut up with kissbreaking furniture (See All) |
Paul "Wrecking" Crewe was a revered football superstar back in his day, but that time has since faded. But when a messy drunk driving incident lands him in jail, Paul finds he was specifically requested by Warden Hazen (James Cromwell), a duplicitous prison official well aware of Paul's athletic ski …lls. Paul has been assigned the task of assembling a team of convicts, to square off in a big football game against the sadistic guards. With the help of fellow convict Caretaker, and an old legend named Nate Scarborough to coach, Crewe is ready for what promises to be a very interesting game. It's only the warden and the guards who have no idea who or what they're up against, with Paul the driving force behind the new team. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | football moviemelodramaslapstick comedy |
| Themes: | funeraldeathmurderrevengeprisonredemptionpolice brutality |
| Locations: | swimming poolhelicoptertexasprison bus |
| Characters: | homosexualsecretarypolice chase |
| Story: | football gameamerican footballsports teamcoachlocker roomno opening creditsfootballbloodpartybeatingcar accidentremakeslow motion scenejailswimming …basketballdeath of friendspankingracial slurlibraryperson on firekicked in the facetraparsongolfgrenadehead buttassaultprison guardbreakupburglaryconvictextortiongay stereotypeunderdogxboxvideo surveillanceclose uptelevision newsdrunk drivingframedscorpiondeath rowtransvestismsole black character dies clichesan diego californiascatological humorsolitary confinementmcdonald's restaurantshower roomwardenauto theftremake of american filmcheerleadingtable tennissexual favormultiple cameossteroidformer athletetelevision broadcastinghomemade explosiveestrogenmatch fixing (See All) |
In small-town Texas, high school football is a religion. The head coach is deified, as long as the team is winning and 17-year-old schoolboys carry the hopes of an entire community onto the gridiron every Friday night. In his 35th year as head coach, Bud Kilmer (Jon Voight) is trying to lead his Wes …t Canaan Coyotes to their 23rd division title. When star quarterback Lance Harbor (Paul Walker) suffers an injury, the Coyotes are forced to regroup under the questionable leadership of John Moxon (James Van Der Beek), a second-string quarterback with a slightly irreverent approach to the game. "Varsity Blues" explores our obsession with sports and how teenage athletes respond to the extraordinary pressures places on them. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | football moviecoming of ageteen movie |
| Themes: | friendshipreligionjealousydrinkingdrunkennessrobberytheftobsessionprejudice |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | hospitalbarrestaurantcarsmall townbuspolice cartruckstrip clubtexasschool buscar theft |
| Characters: | studentboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfrienddoctorboyteenage girlteenage boyteacher …girlpolice officernursethiefchristiansheriff (See All) |
| Story: | football coachfootball stadiumfootball playeramerican footballsports teamcoachcheerleaderlocker roomfootballsexfemale nuditynuditybloodmale nuditybare breasts …female frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malekissfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingnipplespartyerectionpantiestopless female nuditycryingbeatingdreamunderweardrinkundressingthongbare buttvomitingriflebeertearscafevoyeurclassroomprayerstrippersubjective cameracleavagebratoplesswhite pantiesman with glassespainpublic nudityargumentblack pantiesstrippingspiritualitystripteasemini skirtbaseball batinjectionhairy chesthigh school studentcrosspigchickenprofanityclasspickup trucktopless womansurgerycircuswoman with glassesfamecowboy hatcrucifixdrug abusebuttocksrebelrebellionpicnicbroken legwhiskeyhit in the crotchconvenience storenippleblack bradiscriminationheartsexual humorbarbecuetrophycar drivingfemale teacherpink pantiesmini dressfencerear nudityvulgarityboy with glassessex educationpopularityhead injuryscholarshipbroken nosehigh school girlwashing machinerevoltbreastwhipped creamhigh school seniormascotfemale studentmutinyfake breastscoyotemusclehigh school footballnaked buttadolescent boydrinking gamehigh school athletewinningadolescent girlpeanut butterhigh school boyquarterbackteenage rebelliongirl in brabelchingknee injurypain killermale bare buttfootball practicesteroidnarrow mindednessbare butt maleblurry visionhail marypep rallyathletic scholarshipsyrupmini martice cream sundaehit with a ballobese boysports trainerscar tissuebrown universitychugging beerdriving in the nudefootball refereetouch downcherriesfemale stripteasemale buttocksfootball injurysports broadcasterwhipped cream bikini (See All) |
When a devastating hit knocks a professional football legend and quarterback Cap Rooney out of the game, a young, unknown third-stringer is called in to replace him. Having ridden the bench for years because of a string of bad luck stories and perhaps insufficient character, Willie Beaman seizes wha …t may be his last chance, and lights up the field with a raw display of athletic prowess. His stunning performance over several games is so outstanding and fresh it seems to augur a new era in the history of this Miami franchise, and forces aging coach Tony D'Amato to reevaluate his time-tested values and strategies and begin to confront the fact that the game, as well as post-modern life may be passing him by. Adding to the pressure on D'Amato to win at any cost is the aggressive young President/Co-owner of the team, Christina Pagniacci, now coming into her own after her father's death. Christina's driving desire to prove herself in a male dominated world is intensified by her focus on the marketing and business of football, in which all coaches and players are merely properties. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | football movie |
| Themes: | deathmarriagedrunkennesscorruption |
| Locations: | bar |
| Characters: | prostituteself destructivenessparty girl |
| Story: | football teamamerican footballteam playsports teamcoachlocker roomfootballthree word titletitle spoken by characterfemale nuditymale nudityviolencemale frontal nuditymale rear nudity …bare chested malemale full frontal nudityslow motion scenebare buttvomitingprostitutionmale pubic hairalcoholtelevisioncocaineinjuryrace relationstitle based on songdrug abusejournalismambitionbraveryensemble castspit in the facesuccesssnorting cocainevulgarityfilm cameraprofessional sportsjock strapcdeyeballday in titleteamworkin medias resignoranceslapglamourbickeringeye injuryegotismtrippymedical ethicsprescription drug abusefemale slaps malecritique of capitalismmen's locker roomtelephoto lensindecent proposalinstitutional discriminationsolicitationquarrel between couplesports photographerpropositioned for sex (See All) |
In a 1950's mining town called Coalwood, Homer Hickam is a kid with only one future in sight, to work in the local coal mine like his father. However in October 1957, everything changes when the first artificial satellite, Sputnik goes into orbit. With that event, Homer becomes inspired to learn how … to build rockets. With his friends and the local nerd, Homer sets to do just that by trial and a lot of error. Unfortunately, most of the town and especially Homer's father thinks that they are wasting their time. Only one teacher in the high school understands their efforts and lets them know that they could become contenders in the national science fair with college scholarships being the prize. Now the gang must learn to perfect their craft and overcome the many problems facing them as they shoot for the stars. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | historical event |
| Themes: | deathfriendshipjealousydrinkingdrunkennessdanceherorobberytheftdeath of fatherabusehope |
| Mood: | rainhigh school |
| Locations: | hospitaltrainschoolforestsmall townbuswoodswheelchairforest fireshooting a car |
| Characters: | studentfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipteenagerafrican americanfriendbrother brother relationshipteenage boyteacherdancerthiefteacher student relationshipgerman …chinese (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1950s |
| Story: | football coachfootball fieldfootball playeramerican footballwest virginiademonstrationcoachcollegebased on true storytitle spoken by charactertwo word titledancingexplosionfirecrying …based on bookwatching tvdrinkrifletearsbombhandcuffsclassroomsciencecompetitiontelephonescientistradiogymbasementclassblack americanrecord playercold warnerdrecordinghome movietarget practiceminegeekrocketsatelliteunderdogminingcafeteriafencebarbermathematicslistening to a radiogeneration gaptrain tracksmarching bandscholarshipminerlabor unioncar radioradio newscold war eracoaldeterminationmonth in titlelabor strikehigh school footballcoal minehigh school principaltriumphwelderappalachialayoffsteelspace racecoal miningyear 1957cementrocket launchingfootball practicescience fairindianapolis indianasputnikrocket scientistchemistry classmining accidentpushing a vehiclecalculusguided missilemine disaster45 recordinghigh school gymhodgkin's diseasereference to wernher von braunspace satellitecoal industryheadlampmine collapse (See All) |
Across The Universe is a fictional love story set in the 1960s amid the turbulent years of anti-war protest, the struggle for free speech and civil rights, mind exploration and rock and roll. At once gritty, whimsical and highly theatrical, the story moves from high schools and universities in Massa …chusetts, Princeton and Ohio to the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the Detroit riots, Vietnam and the dockyards of Liverpool. A combination of live action and animation, the film is paired with many songs by 'The Beatles' (qv) that defined the time. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | documentary footagerock musical |
| Themes: | funeraldeathmurderfriendshipsurrealismmarriagedrugsjealousypoliticspregnancydrunkennessescapedanceartmilitary …depressiondrug useabuseunrequited lovetheatrepanicfreedomfalling in loverevolutionpolice brutalitynear death experiencecheating death (See All) |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | cemeteryhospitalnew york citybarbeachchurchhelicoptersnowbusnightclubtaxiwheelchairshiptruckrooftop …taxi driverschool busbus stationfire escapecorpse in water (See All) |
| Characters: | waitressstudentboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendsingerbrother sister relationshipprostituteteacher …soldierpolice officernursealienpolicemandancerpriestlawyersister sister relationshipartistsingle motherinterracial relationshipprofessoruncle nephew relationshippimppolice arrestdeath of boy (See All) |
| Period: | 1960swinter |
| Story: | football fieldfootball playeramerican footballcollege campusdemonstrationnewspaper headlinecheerleaderuniversityno opening creditscaliforniathree word titletitle spoken by characterfemale nudityf ratedblood …male nudityfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malegunkissfemale rear nudityfightcigarette smokingdancingphotographexplosionsingingpartychasetelephone callfirecryingsongtitle directed by femalebeatingcorpsemachine gunurinationblondeslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvbattlearrestundressinglettershootingriflebombrunningmarijuanajailbritishclassroomguitarmanhattan new york cityalcoholtelevisionswimmingnewspaperbandconcertbasketballmontagearmyimmigrantrock bandsubwayassassinationdrawingunderwater sceneroommatejourneypantyhosenews reportlooking at the cameraimmigrationmicrophoneprotestfantasy sequencetentcollege studentdomestic violencegymamerican flaginjectioncrossdeath of sonrock 'n' rollsadnesspremarital sexclassgraffitipubheroinrunawayriotcircusfemale stockinged legssyringeflyinghypodermic needleperformancetitle based on songjail cellguitaristbeardhammerbuttocksvietnam warphone boothcomposertorchburialhitchhikerstreet lifehitchhikingapplehookerjanitorimaginationbloody noseveteranbreakupu.s. armyfanmourninghippieanimated sequencepool tableshot in the facebroken glassnewsreel footagetheatre audiencemedical examinationabsent fatherdead childbilliardsdrunksketchblack eyechoirsongwritersnowingdressing roombowlingwar veteranbruisemeetingdeath of loved oneillegal immigrantpatriotismmusic bandposterthanksgivinglighthouseanti warclosetdockplaying pooldetroit michiganlockergolf clubblack pantyhoseescalatortelevision newsdeportationstrikehangoverbroken windowclimbing through a windowlaundromatmaking outlsdcornfieldelectric guitarlandladymegaphonetoastdance clubbowling alleybreaking a windowamericanabumhearsepromvolunteerjockdomestic abusedeath of boyfriendmoustacheinterracial coupleacoustic guitarwashing machinecultural differencepatriotironingtelevision setinfantrythe beatlestour buscounter culturestatue of libertygururadicalloudspeakersmoking potmarchrock singerestranged fatherguard dogdrug triplootingstrawberryletter writingimperialismprotestormuralpassing outcerealrecord producersearch for fatherdog tagreference to martin luther king jr.barricadefloatingliverpoolgiggreenwich village manhattan new york citybiological fatherhigh school danceprotest marchwelderkeyholesexy nurseshipyardsketchingpolitical unrestpsychedeliarepairmanplatoonriot policeafrobus triplocked in a closetmilitary draftwar woundhare krishnathanksgiving dinnerpatrolslow dancingtrippybasic trainingdropoutnude drawingfootball practicepeace signreference to lyndon johnsonchest hairflying machinethanksgiving daydrafttitle sung by characterblack white relationsgreyhound busbleachersbomb makingdelicatessenphysical examreference to brigitte bardoturine samplegraffiti artgospel choirjukebox musicalrecord contractwall paintingprinceton universitysinging to the cameraoutdoor concertphysical examinationprotest songsocial unrestrecord dealwashington square manhattan new york citycollege boundcollege kidmarch on washingtonpicket signrecord executivetranscendental meditationprotest riotdockworkerhomemade bombstreet theaterfloating bodypsychedelic drugreference to jack kerouacanti war movementbus depotdraft noticeex lovers back togetherlesbian attractionlooking at the audiencestudent movementburning paperdayton ohiopacketriotingsliding down a banisterocean wavesolarisationuncle samarmy inductioncranberry saucedouble negative (See All) |
Brandon Lang loves football: an injury keeps him from the pros, but his quarterback's anticipation makes him a brilliant predictor of games' outcomes. Needing money, he leaves Vegas for Manhattan to work for Walter Abrams advising gamblers. Walter has a doting wife, a young daughter, and a thriving …business, but he has problems: a bum heart, a belief he's a master manipulator, and addictions barely kept in check. He remakes Brandon, and a father-son relationship grows. Then, things go awry. Walter may be running a con. The odds against Brandon mount. (Read More)
| Themes: | angergamblingwealth |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarrestaurantairportbaseballyacht |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorprostitute |
| Story: | college footballfootball gamepep talkcoachnewspaper headlinefired from the jobfootballvoice over narrationbased on true storynumber in titlethreesomefemale frontal nuditysex scenedancingwoman on top …urinationwatching tvcomputervomitingheld at gunpointtearsvideo camerabasketballbirthday partymicrophonelas vegas nevadafireplaceaddictionhypodermic needleinjuryelephantbroken leghaircutmentorstadiumsouthern accentnew jobloss of jobgolden showerbicyclingweightliftingcall girlreference to donald trumpstatue of liberty new york cityaudio cassettebettingbeauty salontailorairlinerpuerto ricospectatorheart diseasetv show in filmcompact discheart conditionstockbrokerhair stylistjob offerquarterbackmanicuregolfingadvisorreference to nostradamussports bettingweight roomgreased back hairtouchdownreference to chaucercable tv show (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)
| Themes: | marriagechristmasregret |
| Locations: | new york cityairport |
| Characters: | father son relationshiprussian |
| Period: | 1970s1980s |
| Story: | sports teammale bondingslow motionwhat happened to epiloguecoachlocker roomcollegevoice over narrationone word titlefightmanhattan new york citysoviet unioncold wartv newsinjury …press conferencenicknamewhipjob interviewice hockeyolympicsworld trade center manhattan new york cityhockeysurprise after end creditsunderdogwhistlecoloradocostume 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) |
Fresh from Des Moines, Iowa, Sara Matthews has just landed in Los Angeles as a college freshman studying fashion design. She meets handsome Stephen, party-lover Tracy, and roommate Rebecca. Rebecca is nice, sweet and ready to share everything with Sara. It could be the beginning of a beautiful frien …dship. But Tracy is convinced that there's something seriously wrong with Rebecca and bad things start happening to everyone close to Sara. If Sara is to have a normal college experience, she's going to have to get to the bottom of what's up with Rebecca and quickly get out of her clutches. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspensepsycho thrillerteen movie |
| Themes: | deathmurderloverevengekidnappingbetrayaljealousyfeardrunkennessescapeinvestigationdeceptionseductionpsychopathobsession …mental illnessbullyingunrequited lovehome invasionpanicfashionnear death experienceself harm (See All) |
| Locations: | gas stationbarschoollos angeles californianightclubtaxielevatorapartmentcityschool bully |
| Characters: | waitressstudentboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshiptattoofemale protagonistteachermusicianhostagegay kiss …bullyalcoholicteacher student relationshipprofessorolder man younger woman relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipself mutilationmysterious girlsame sex kisscat killer (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | college campusfreshmangas station attendantbeer drinkingredheadconvertibleuniversitydinercollegefemale nudityf ratedbloodviolencemasturbation …bondagetwo word titlebare chested malesex scenekissfightdancingphotographpartyknifelesbian kisssurprise endingpistolshowertelephone callcryingcell phoneblondeface slaprescueslow motion scenepunched in the facecatcameraundressingpaintingheld at gunpointbeersunglassescafeclassroomrevolverbound and gaggedbandambushdisguisemansionstabbingmontagestabbed to deathstabbed in the chestrock bandbrunetteapologydisarming someonedrawingdouble crossroommatefemme fatalenecklacecoffeeattempted murderlibrarystalkerhotel roomcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguedangerstabbed in the backportraitproduct placementkicked in the facecollege studentscreammanipulationtragic eventstalkinglaptoppremarital sexreuniontied upthreatened with a knifelove interestgraffitipowereavesdroppingkilling an animalbreaking and enteringwoundgay characterlooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musictape recordersociopathscene during opening creditscatfighthatjoggingtied to a bedcrying womanvillainessart galleryfollowing someoneschizophreniaplaygroundblood on facehit in the crotchmercilessnessdeath threatdelusiondrummermedicationmentorcigarette lightersexual harassmentsketchdeath of sisterlipstickboyfriendgasolinedark pastdressing roombarefoot femalepassionate kissbruisedead woman with eyes opensports carposterthanksgivingdrugged drinkfemale female kisscoffee shoptext messagingbeing followedmale objectificationmental patienttaking a photographclosetpistol whipspiral staircasefemale friendshipfemale psychopathguitar playinganimal crueltyphone sexbroken mirrorcheering crowdplaying guitarkittendesignoffscreen killingtaking off shirtobsessive lovefashion showfemale villainkicked in the headuniversity studentmoving incampuscrying femaleart exhibitionmysterious womanmanipulative behaviortragic pastwashing machinebechdel test passeddance scenedead catseductive behaviorlesbian subtextundressing someonefamily homevending machinetext messagewet clothesunwanted kissfeet on tableman hits a womanpet catbreaking a mirrorextreme close uphometownpointing a gun at someonescreaming womanwrapped in a towelseductive womanfemale antagonistframed photographdeeply disturbed persongay cinemadrinking from a bottledrunken womanmovie postermoving outthreatened with a gunhysterical womandutch anglewoman kills manfired from a jobbipolar disorderdyed hairbig cityfemale in a showersecretly observinguniversity professorpretending to be someone elserepeated eventdorm roomresentmentmanipulative womanoverheard conversationhysterical outburstcollege lifetattoo parlorlgbt cinemaman punches a womanvillainess played by lead actresstalking to an animalaspiring musicianwashing hairaudio recordingkneed in the groinkilling a cattaking a selfiewoman with a gunroommate roommate relationshipwatching someone sleeppart time jobprivate investigationroommate issuesthanksgiving dinnerhit in the groinmurder by stabbingvoice recordingfemale bullyfemale stalkerroommate relationshipschool librarybox cutterfrat partywoman murders a manmeet cutecollege roommatedangerous friendfalse evidencelesbian characterpersonality disorderjealous womanfemale sociopathsleeping shirtlessfalse friendear piercingfemale alcoholicmentally unstable womanspilled drinkdeath by stabbingdeath of catgoogling for informationspilled coffeewoman wrapped in a towelgagged womanmartyress syndromementally disturbed persontattoo on chestviolent womanbelly button piercingchokecracked mirrormartyr syndromepiercing ripped outplastic bag over headkilling a petmistaken belief that someone is deadnavel piercingsuffocated with plastic bagplaying drumsslut shamingtalking to a catkey cardportrait drawingsecret recordingseductive girltattoo on breastemotionally unstable womanfake friendhitting oneselfsketch padtied handsfinger injuryimplied female nuditykissing someone's neckwoman bound and gaggedbare backdrinking coffeefemale bondagelying on the floorsmelling clothescutting oneselfmanipulative girlnew roommateplaying keyboardfemale exhibitionistsetting a trapjealous friend (See All) |
In tiny Anarene, Texas, in the lull between World War Two and the Korean Conflict, Sonny and Duane are best friends. Enduring that awkward period of life between boyhood and manhood, the two pass their time the best way they know how -- with the movie house, football, and girls. Jacey is Duane's ste …ady, wanted by every boy in school, and she knows it. Her daddy is rich and her mom is good looking and loose. It's the general consensus that whoever wins Jacey's heart will be set for life. But Anarene is dying a quiet death as folks head for the big cities to make their livings and raise their kids. The boys are torn between a future somewhere out there beyond the borders of town or making do with their inheritance of a run-down pool hall and a decrepit movie house -- the legacy of their friend and mentor, Sam the Lion. As high school graduation approaches, they learn some difficult lessons about love, loneliness, and jealousy. Then folks stop attending the second-run features at the movie house and the time comes for the last picture show. With the closure of the movie house, the boys feel that a stage of their lives is closing. They stand uneasily on the threshold of the rest of their lives. (The movie was adapted from the novel by Larry McMurtry). (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen movie |
| Themes: | funeraldeathlovefriendshipkidnappingmarriageinfidelitychristmasmoneyjealousyadulteryextramarital affairdepressionguiltunfaithfulness …illnesswealth (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | cemeteryrestaurantsmall townbuslakemotelmexicotexassex in a car |
| Characters: | waitressboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipfrienddoctorsingerbrother brother relationship …teenage girlteenage boyteacherdancerchristianalcoholicsheriffolder man younger woman relationshipemployer employee relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipself discoverystepfather stepdaughter relationshipu.s. soldieramerican dream (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | football teamfootball playeramerican footballmovie theatercoachcheerleaderconvertiblefootballcollegefemale nuditybased on novelmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditygun …kissfightcigarette smokingdancingejaculationsingingpartychasecryingsongblondewatching tvundressingbare buttsecretbookriflebeercafeprostitutionjailclassroomsubjective camerabasketballapologycoffinfishinggarter beltfemme fatalegraveyardcoffeeskinny dippingvirgincowboycharacter's point of view camera shotdebtbankgymdeath of brotherhigh school studentdeath of sonclassrecord playerflirtingpickup truckpoemteen angstrecordingcooksanta clauswristwatchvirginitypreachermexicanbloody noseunderage drinkingnostalgiamutementorfather figureraised middle fingerbeteye patchstadiumadolescentpillpiano playerimpotencenude swimmingsexual awakeninganniversarypresentgraduationchristmas presentplaying pooltexanjukeboxhangovernaivetycattlefish tankflaskpeer pressuremaking outlistening to a radiohit by a truckdamamericanarodeochewing gumperfumedisillusionmentchild molesterneglected wifemarital infidelitypool hallbreaking a bottle over someone's headoklahomakorean warelopementforty somethinghigh school graduationbroomenglish teacherensemble filmlorddoctor's officehigh school footballhard hatgym classchristmas decorationquarterbacktrystdiving boardoil companysombrerobourbonmilitary enlistmentwallpaperyear 1952highway patrolrolling a cigaretteretardationstop signtumbleweedyear 1951hero worshipschool banddrive in restaurantpoetry quotesex on a billiard tablephysical educationwardmaturationwestern musicabandoned theatrementally handicapped personflatbed truck45rpm recordneckingthe one that got awaymercury the carreference to john keatstowel snappingathletic coachgraduation presentoilmanpopcorn machine (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: | marriageracism |
| Locations: | busmexicotexas |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipteenagerteenage boysingle mothermother |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | ncaapep talksports teamwhat happened to epiloguecoachcollegebased on true storybloodtwo word titlebeatingbasketballracial slurthreatrace relations …civil rightsraciststadiumseattle washingtonunderdogdormitorydisciplinearenaracial prejudicen wordrespectteamworkracial tensionracial discriminationcivil rights movementindianaends with biographical notesmarylandbasketball courtwashington stateheart conditionbasketball gamebasketball teamyear 1966finalends with historical notesbasketball coachbleachersreference to david and goliathcollege sportsends with real life photosel paso texasscoreboardsinging along with a recordcollege basketballnational championshiplubbock texaschampionship gamecoach player relationshipcollege recruitmentreference to elijah muhammadgary indianainterracial conflictreference to the harlem globetrotters (See All) |
John Singleton's portrayal of social problems in inner-city Los Angeles takes the form of a tale of three friends growing up together 'in the 'hood.' Half-brothers Doughboy and Ricky Baker are foils for each other's personality, presenting very different approaches to the tough lives they face. Rick …y is the 'All-American' athlete, looking to win a football scholarship to USC and seeks salvation through sports, while 'Dough' succumbs to the violence, alcohol, and crime surrounding him in his environment, but maintains a strong sense of pride and code of honor. Between these two is their friend Tre, who is lucky to have a father, 'Furious' Styles, to teach him to have the strength of character to do what is right and to always take responsibility for his actions. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmcoming of ageblack comedytragedyteen movie |
| Themes: | deathmurderfriendshiprevengedrugsmoneyescapegangsterangerracismdeath of fatherpovertydysfunctional familyrivalryhome invasion …crueltyvengeancepolice brutalitymurder of brother (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | restaurantschoolchurchcarhelicopterlos angeles californiawheelchairurban settingpolice carsinging in a carschool teacher |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendtattoobrother brother relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteacher …police officerbabytough guysingle motherlittle boyex husband ex wife relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990syear 1991year 1984 |
| Story: | american footballloss of boyfriendloss of sonloss of friendsurvivorwhat happened to epilogueathletelocker roomno opening creditsfootballsexfemale nuditybloodviolencemale rear nudity …bare chested malegunfemale rear nudityfightcigarette smokingdancingnipplespartyknifechasepistolbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facewritten by directorarrestbrawlbare buttshootingrifleheld at gunpointbeerrunninginterrogationhandcuffsrevolvertelephoneshot in the backf wordgay slurgangdeath of frienddrug dealermontagemapman with glassesfishingchild in perilshot in the legracial slurflash forwardattempted murderdrug addictvirgindangerprologuestorytellinglong takedeath of brothertragic eventstalkingdeath of sonsadnesspremarital sexdirectorial debutex convicthatesingle parentak 47machismouziteen angstdesireelectronic music scoreloss of virginitytitle based on songloss of loved onekicked in the stomachvideotapecovered in bloodskateboardmilkhomicidedrug dealingtensionrap musicunderage drinkingconfrontationhatredconvenience storedeath threatjunkiepunched in the chestghettoblood on shirtracisttitle at the endbarbecueattractionjuvenile delinquentethnic slurdeath of loved oneloss of brotherneighborhoodmelancholyshot multiple timesthanksgivingvietnam veteranstreet gangcar drivingadvertisementbitternessyoung version of characterreal estateweightliftinggang violencesexual promiscuitybillboarddouble barreled shotgunurban decayfilm starts with textsawed off shotgunmeat cleaverpalm treen worddeath of boyfrienddrive by shootingparaplegicintentionally misspelled titlehip hop musicblack copfast food restaurantclimbing out a windowsocial decayattempted robberyvolkswagen beetlegangstachild swearingcapgentrificationrescue attemptconspiracy theoristpagergangsta gripafrolowriderroman catholicdominoessouth central los angelesmagnum handgunblack familypacifierfat childfavoritismlow ridercollege boundtrain trackafrican american musicressentimentblack directorblack slanglive in girlfriendchevrolet impala convertiblemortgage broker (See All) |
A struggling coach and teacher who has had to move around for different incidents in his career finally comes to one of the poorest cities in America: McFarland, California. There he discovers buried potential in several high school boys and slowly turns them into championship runners and brings the …m closer than even he could ever imagine. (Read More)
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | usaschool |
| Characters: | studentfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteacherhispanic |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | sports teamwhat happened to epilogueathletecoachcaliforniabased on true storyf ratedone word titletitle directed by femaleplace name in titlerunningbirthday partycountry name in titleunderdogschool life …ends with biographical notestrack and fieldcountry in titletown name in titlefarm workercoachingcross country runningrunning racestate championshiplatino community (See All) |
Three stories told simultaneous in ninety minutes of real time: a Republican Senator who's a presidential hopeful gives an hour-long interview to a skeptical television reporter, detailing a strategy for victory in Afghanistan; two special forces ambushed on an Afghani ridge await rescue as Taliban …forces close in; a poli-sci professor at a California college invites a promising student to re-engage. Decisions press upon the reporter, the student, and the soldiers. (Read More)
| Themes: | deathmurderfriendshippoliticsself sacrifice |
| Locations: | cemeteryrestauranthelicoptersnowbicycle |
| Characters: | studentafrican americanteacherteacher student relationshipprofessoru.s. soldierex student |
| Story: | college campusvictoryuniversitycaliforniacollegebloodflashbackexplosiontelephone callcorpserescuewatching tvcomputerfalling from heightrifle …animal in titledead bodyclassroomreporternewspapermontageflash forwardcollege studentscene during end creditsdirected by starobscene finger gestureblack americanwashington d.c.tv newswoundwoman with glassespropagandajumping from heightbroken legirancynicismiraq warafghanistanspecial forcessnowingactivismarrogancemexican americanhead woundlecturenight visiontv reporteridealismfraternityhelicopter crashconservativerepublicanbehind enemy linesblizzardvolunteeruniversity studentgame playingreference to richard nixonradicalvalleyu.s. senatorvietnam war veteranleg woundtalibanwar on terrorismskepticismair strikecamaraderiereference to 9 11reference to osama bin ladenreference to platojihadreference to aristotlereference to saddam husseingeorge w. bushreference to socratesafghan warinfra redmilitary draftmilitary enlistmentstitchesnewspaper officeu.s. senatereference to alexander the greatreference to the holocaustjumping from a helicopterfraternity housewhite house washington d.c.helicopter shot downpublic servicelincoln memorialreference to watergatecondoleezza ricemilitary strategyanti aircraftcondescensionfalling from a helicopterreference to the whoshorthandtimelinenews editorpolitical sciencearlington national cemeterysell outmilitary missionridgestudent activismmountain peakmilitary offensivenational mall (See All) |
On April 15, 2013 Boston, Massachusetts, Police Sgt, Tommy Saunders is pulling security duty on the annual Boston Marathon when the Tsarnaev brothers strike with their homemade bombs in an act of terrorism. In the resulting chaos as the wounded are cared for, Saunders and his comrades join forces wi …th the FBI to get to the bottom of this attack. As the investigation continues, the Tsarnaev brothers realize that the authorities are close to identifying them and attempt to flee the city to continue their fanatical mayhem. To stop them, a police manhunt is performed that would have bloody confrontations and a massive dragnet shutting down the City of Boston to make sure there is no escape from the law. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedysuspensetragedydisaster film |
| Themes: | funeraldeathmurderkidnappingfearescapeinvestigationdeceptionangerbrutalityterrorismparanoiasurveillancepaniccourage …murder investigation (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noircar chase |
| Locations: | fire truckgas stationhospitalbarrestaurantchurchhelicoptermotorcycleboatwheelchairurban settingapartmentpolice stationpolice carbaseball …rooftop (See All) |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicedoctortattoobrother brother relationshipsoldierpolice officernursedetectivepolicemanhostageinterracial relationshipsecurity guardpolice detective …snipermuslimchinesemayorpolice shootoutsniper riflepolice chasepolice sergeantjewish americanpolice funeralrussian american (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s21st centuryyear 2013 |
| Story: | college campusfirefighterarchival footagewhat happened to epiloguenewspaper headlineno opening creditsdinerbased on true storytitle spoken by characterbloodviolencedogtwo word titlebare chested malegun …fightcigarette smokingphotographexplosionknifechasesurprise endingpistolfirecell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine guncar accidentshot in the chestshotgunrescueslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvwritten by directorarrestgunfightbrawlheld at gunpointbeersunglassesbombcar crashinterrogationhandcuffsf wordflashlightterroristambulancedrug dealermontageexploding carman with glassesdisarming someonedouble crosspolice officer killedvannews reporton the rundangerfbifugitiveproduct placementdeath of childcollege studentstreet shootoutlong takescardeath of brotheramerican flagtragic eventlaptoppolicewomanfireworkssubtitled scenepizzapickup trucksurgerytv newspot smokinggrenadewarehouseelectronic music scoresociopathhelmetjoggingsecurity cameraislamfbi agentexploding buildingswat teamdesperationpress conferencebroken leggun battlewatching televisioncrime sceneshieldcameostealing a carexplosivebraveryhatredboston massachusettsmanhuntchaosconvenience storeshot in the facepolice officer shotspecial forcespunched in the chestaerial shotcommandotitle at the endeye gougingbulletproof vestmustachepolice raidstadiumsevered legterrorist plotreference to barack obamamedia coveragetext messagingheroismshot through a windowmarijuana jointbased on real eventspolice chiefstandoffmale in underwearamputeegovernorno title at beginningcheering crowdcommando unitbaseball capbloody body of childmassachusettsbased on true eventscar set on firefilmed killingcop killertwo way mirrorbombercarjackingterrorist attackoperationcommando raidfemale copfemale police officertextingmotorcycle copradio newscrime investigationfingerprintradicalkicking in a doorhummermarathonbilingualisminnocent person killedpolice officer shot in the headsurveillance footageattempted robberyleg injuryfanaticinspired by true eventspolice commissionerhands tiedlaw enforcementmale camaraderieleg bracerun over by a carasian manjihadforensic evidencenational guardbarack obamapizza parlorreference to martin luther kingbomb explosionanalystjackhammernight vision binocularsterrorist bombingsuburbiafbi investigationinterrogatorislamic terrorismfenway parkatm machinemassachusetts institute of technologyyoung widowterrorist cellhomemade explosivevaselineopening creditsboston marathonradical islamobstruction of justicemitpolice dragnet (See All) |
The family of "Big Daddy" Pollitt convenes at his and Big Momma's vast 28,000 acre East Mississippi plantation for his sixty-fifth birthday, although it may as well be for his funeral on the belief that he is dying. Despite his latest medical report being clean, in reality he truly does have termina …l colon cancer, something the doctor only tells Big Daddy's two sons, Gooper Pollitt, a lawyer, and Brick Pollitt, who recently left his job as a sportscaster. Brooding Brick and his wife Maggie Pollitt, who have driven up from New Orleans for the occasion, are going through a long rough patch in their marriage. Brick wanted to split, but Maggie convinced him to stay married on the condition that she not pressure him for sex. In their troubles, Brick has turned to the bottle, leading to a drunken incident which has left Brick currently on crutches. Maggie believes Gooper and his wife Mae Pollitt are trying to orchestrate Brick out of Big Daddy's will. Brick and Maggie's saving grace is Big Daddy has greater affinity for them than Gooper and Mae. Maggie is beautiful and Brick was a star athlete, specifically in football and track. As Gooper and Mae have a sixth child on the way, Maggie also believes they could combat anything Gooper and Mae could do by having a child of their own. In his current state, Brick has contempt for everyone and everything around him, which includes Big Daddy's money. All Brick and Maggie's problems seem to center on their respective relationships with Bric… (Read More)
| Subgenre: | gay interest |
| Themes: | funeralfriendshipmarriagejealousypregnancydrunkennessseductionobsessiondepressiondysfunctional familycanceralcoholismgreedwealthinheritance |
| Locations: | airportstorm |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipdoctorchildrenbrother brother relationshiplawyerlittle girllittle boyalcoholichomosexualitymaiduncle nephew relationshipuncle niece relationship …aunt niece relationshipaunt nephew relationshipmother in law daughter in law relationshiptrying to get pregnant (See All) |
| Story: | football teamfootball playeramerican footballsportscasterloss of friendathleteconvertiblefootballbare chested malesingingpartybased on playliebirthday …mansionbirthday partycontroversyargumentsuitcasebasementterminal illnessbirthday cakefemale stockinged legsloyaltydestructionhypodermic needledrugcakehatice creamdiseasedysfunctional marriagewhiskeynicknamereconciliationgrandfatherthunderstormone dayrainstormthirty somethingcellarfamily secretlingerie slipman cryingreflectionunhappy marriagelast will and testamentcrutchespiano playingsouthern u.s.drunk drivingchangemarriage problemsdocumentsexual frustrationmorphinetoy gunhomosexual subtexttycoonmississippimemphis tennesseedomineering fatherfather in law daughter in law relationshipcigarpatriarchfamily gatheringcrutchgay subtextnylon stockingssouthern gothicoverbearing fatherterminal cancergrandchilddrinking problemfaked pregnancysouthern bellebroken anklewanting a babydressing gownleg in a castconceptionprivate planelove hatemarital reconciliationplaster casthero worshipsports announcerex football playerremoving nylon stockinghurdleshomosexual jockpretending to be pregnantcorporate lawyerathletic fieldpregnancy issuewoman takes off stockingfather and son talkfood thrown into someone's face (See All) |
Rudy grew up in a steel mill town where most people ended up working, but wanted to play football at Notre Dame instead. There were only a couple of problems. His grades were a little low, his athletic skills were poor, and he was only half the size of the other players. But he had the drive and the … spirit of 5 people and has set his sights upon joining the team. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | football movie |
| Characters: | family relationshipsfather son relationshipteenagerbrother brother relationshipbest friendcatholic |
| Story: | college footballamerican footballsteel millsports teamfootballcharacter name in titleone word titleworking classambitionunderdogorchestral music scorereference to john wayneindianacollege lifemotivational …thanksgiving dinnerlearning disabilityaspirationtransfer studentgrad studentnotre dame universityjunior collegenotre dame fighting irish (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: | studentfriendchildrentattoosingerbrother brother relationshipdancerphotographertough guybest friendhomeless manself respect |
| Story: | football coachfootball teamsports teamathletecoachnewspaper headlinefired from the jobfootballnuditybloodmale nudityviolenceflashbackbare chested malefight …cigarette smokingdancingphotographsingingtelephone callfirecryingcell phonesongbeatingdreamunderwearfoodmachine gunurinationface slapslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvcameradrinkswordbare buttfalling from heightvomitingbeertearssunglassesguitarkung fureporterswimminggood versus evilsoccerbanddeath of friendeatingtoiletapologyunderwater scenecigar smokingflash forwardspiritualitywritten and directed by cast memberumbrellacharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementknocked outinjectiontrapchampioncross dressingfreeze frameeyeglassesgolffalling down stairsgamesupermarkethead buttlifting someone into the airwalkie talkiekicked in the stomachcgihonortournamentcompassionmonkstreet lifebossbroken legjanitorgrocery storetarget practiceshoesteamanimated sequenceobesitym 16drummerballbribemedicationblack and white scenecigarette lightertime lapse photographystadiumtrophyrefereehit with a baseball batdrumsunderdogneedlesneakerslong hairinspirationremorsebreadmakeovermallwhistlecheering crowdtornadohanging upside downdepartment storeflycripplemasterkindnessteamworktolerancebeauty salonmartial artlimptai chisurrenderfemale athletegymnasticsfake moustacheheadachespray painttoilet paperrecyclingleg injurytear on cheekbaldnessangry mobdefeatchanging roomsteel 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) |
In 1965, while bombing Laos in a classified mission, the propeller plane of the German-American US Navy pilot Dieter Dengler is hit and crashes in the jungle. Dieter is arrested by the peasants, tortured by the Vietcong and sent to a prisoner camp, where he meets five other mentally deranged prisone …rs and guards. He becomes close to Duane and organizes an escape plan; however, the unstable Gene opposes to Dieter's plan. When they discover that there is no more food due to the constant American bombings in the area and their guards intend to kill them, Dieter sets his plan in motion. However, an unexpected betrayal splits the group and Dieter and Duane find that the jungle is their actual prison. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial arts |
| Themes: | deathmurderfriendshiptortureescapemilitaryhopedyingstarvation |
| Mood: | archive footageraintearjerker |
| Locations: | airplane accidenthospitalhelicopterairplanevillageshiptruckjungleprison campwater tortureairplane shot down |
| Characters: | friendchildrensingerboysoldiernurseamerican abroadgerman american |
| Period: | 1960syear 1965 |
| Story: | airplane crashmale bondingloss of friendsurvivorwhat happened to epilogueheavy rainbased on true storytitle spoken by characterviolencedoggunsingingchasefirecrying …shot to deathfoodmachine gunmirrorshot in the chestrescueslow motion scenevomitingriflehand to hand combatbombrunningbirthdayhallucinationhandcuffsprayerrivercombatdecapitationsurvivalambushdeath of friendbridgeeatingprisonersnakefishapologyfishingbirthday partygunshotpilotprologuestorytellingopening action scenepursuittied upwaterfallcult directorbirthday cakehuggingreference to adolf hitlermachetefriendship between mencaptivehidingwatching a movievietnameccentricvietnam warpassportguarddwarfprison guardfloodbombinghungerinsectpost traumatic stress disorderdelusionbutterflyprisoner of warrainstormsailorwar crimepipe smokingtranslatorall male castbeheadingimperative in titledefecationwar herodiggingraftspreadeaglehanging upside downshoecrash landingfighter pilotwormantnooseu.s. navygurneyprison breakbombermaggotair raidaircraft carrieradmiralhappy birthday to yousecret missionu.s. air forceexploding airplaneguerrillarock climbingoptimismcaterpillarricefoot pursuitpownailendurancemale camaraderieemaciationleafleechnaval officerfriendly firevietcongprisoner of war campriver rapidstoothpastetinnitusfishing netlaosautomatic rifleu.s. sailorupside down viewdragging someonestruggle for survivalwater buffalowill to livewelcome home partymudslideprisoner abuserice paddyloss of hearingbased on documentaryeating a wormreference to jayne mansfieldletter from homegerman expatriatesignal firevietnamese soldiergulf of tonkineating a snakenavy pilotvietnamese army (See All) |
A man about forty years of age tells the story from when he was a teenager in upscale suburban Detroit of his and three of his friends' fascination with the mysterious and doomed Lisbon sisters. In 1974, the sisters were seventeen year old Therese, sixteen year old Mary, fifteen year old Bonnie, fou …rteen year old Lux, and thirteen year old Cecilia. Their fascination still remains as they try to piece together the entire story. The sisters were mysteries if only because of having a strict and overprotective upbringing by their father, who taught math at the girls' private co-ed school, and overly devout Catholic mother, who largely dictated the household rules. The story focuses primarily on two incidents and the resulting situations on the girls' lives. The first was an action by Cecilia to deal with her emotions over her life. And the second was the relationship between Lux - the sister who pushed the boundaries of the household rules most overtly in doing what most teenagers want to do - and Trip Fontaine, he who could have any girl he wanted but wanting solely Lux. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmcoming of ageblack comedyteen moviecoming of age film |
| Themes: | deathsuicideinfidelitybetrayalghostjealousyadulterydrinkingescapedeceptionmemoryextramarital affairobsessiondepressionunfaithfulness …mental illnessunrequited lovefirst loveregret (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | cemeteryhospitalschoolswimming pooltaxischool dance |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipsingerteenage girlteenage boyteacherdancerpriestsister sister relationshiplustpsychiatrist …catholiccatholic priestgay fatherwriter directorself destructivenessdeath wishself inflicted injuryhomosexual father (See All) |
| Period: | 1970ssummer |
| Story: | football fieldfootball stadiumfootball teamfootball playeramerican footballmovie theatervoice over narrationsexf ratedbased on novelflashbackkisscigarette smokingdancingsinging …partycryingsongtitle directed by femaledreamunderwearwatching tvdrinkvomitingtearssunglassesmarijuananeighborhallucinationvoyeurclassroomprayertelephoneambulanceimpalementsuicide attemptdinnerchild abusegraveyardtalking to the cameravirginsuburbpop musicpoisonpassionstorytellinghangingdiarymanipulationtragic eventcrosssplit screenrock 'n' rollisolationdirectorial debutclassteenage sexrecord playerflirtingpot smokingloyaltyteen angstballoonloss of virginityrecordingcrucifixwatching a moviemagazinegossipgay parentflatulencehome movietennisvirginitypeeping tomgas masktelescopeunderage drinkingtheatre audiencecigarette lightertime lapse photographyaviationnotemelancholypromiscuityreflectionnews reportersexual awakeningteachingcannabishigh school teacherhomecomingpostcardfenceloss of daughterrepressiontombstonetween girltv reportersexual promiscuityinsomniarumorinfatuationpoisoninggeneration gapwrist slittingpopularityloss of childfootsie under the tablehearseprommichiganschoolteacherdown syndromequarantinebeltlabor unionknittingenigmateen suicidefirst sexual experiencecocktailunicornfemale to male footsie playingabusive mothertennis courtasphyxiationsexual explorationtamponmental instabilitylabor strikemirror ballsleeping pillshigh school dancemodel airplanetv crewinsulinsparklerlawn sprinklerpopsiclehouse arrestinnocence lostdebutantemorse codemass suicidelovesicksouvenirauditoriumhanged girlabused childrat poisonmentally challenged personchild suicidejumping off a rooffootball practiceoverprotective parentsuicide preventiondrugged foodpicket lineyale universitycarbon monoxide poisoninginsomniacgirls' bathroommathematics classmath teacherbrownie the foodprom dressschnappsgas stoveimpaled childstrict mothercataloguetalking to a plantemotional depressionhollyhomecoming dancereference to kiss the bandmaximum securityphotosynthesisdead child with eyes openreference to aerosmith the bandscotch tapemysteriousnesstwo on one footsie playingbaseball on tvelmiron fencemedicine overdosestrict parent (See All) |
In 1999, Ken Carter accepts the job of basketball coach for his old high school in a poor area of Richmond, CA. As much dismayed by the poor attitudes of his players as well as their dismal play performance, Carter sets about to change both. He imposes a strict regime typified in written contracts t …hat demand respectful behavior, a dress code and good grades for players. Any initial resistance is soon dispelled as the team under Carter's tutelage becomes a undefeated competitor. However, when the overconfident team's behavior begins to stray with too many doing poorly in class, Carter takes immediate action. To the outrage of the team, the school and the community, Carter cancels all team activities and locks the court until the team shows acceptable academic improvement. In the ensuing debate, Carter fights to keep his methods, determined to show the boys that they need good values for their futures and eventually finds he has affected them more profoundly than he ever expected. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | basketball movie |
| Themes: | deathmurderfriendshipdatingeducationabortion |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | swimming poolnightclubmotelsan francisco californiainner city |
| Characters: | father son relationshipmother son relationshipteenagerafrican americanteenage boysingle mothersingle father |
| Story: | sports teamwhat happened to epilogueathletecoachcaliforniabased on true storycharacter name in titleinterviewfightdancingpartypantiesbasketballwhite pantiesscantily clad female …librarysuburbdeath of brotherfemale removes her clothespremarital sexgirl in pantiesvandalismpress conferencedrug dealingunderage drinkingred pantiescontractunderdogteenage pregnancynew jobgang violencepush upsgolden gate bridgetelevision reporterunwed pregnancyhigh school athletemerchantmotivationalwinningpurple pantiesstudent athletebasketball teamhigh school basketballsacramento californiabasketball coachschool boardsporting goods store (See All) |
A comedy about bending the rules to reach your goal, Bend It Like Beckham explores the world of women's football, from kick-abouts in the park to freekicks in the Final. Set in Hounslow, West London and Hamburg, the film follows two 18 year olds with their hearts set on a future in professional socc …er. Heart-stopping talent doesn't seem to be enough when your parents want you to hang up your football boots, find a nice boyfriend and learn to cook the perfect chapatti. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen movietv sports programsoccer movie |
| Themes: | friendshipmarriagereligionjealousypregnancydrinkingdanceweddingdeceptiontravelracismparanoia |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | trainhotelcarairplanenightclublondon englandairportenglandgermany |
| Characters: | studentfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendteenage girlteenage boydancersister sister relationshiplove trianglegay friend …mother in law daughter in law relationship (See All) |
| Story: | victorysports teaminterracial friendshipcoachuniversitylocker roomfootballtitle spoken by characterf ratedcharacter name in titlekissfightdancingparty …pantiestelephone callfirecryingcell phonetitle directed by femaleunderwearfoodwatching tvcameradrinklietearsrunninglingeriebedprayersubjective cameracleavagebedroomsoccerbracookingvideo cameramontagehouseimmigrantsubwayritualracial slurstrippingfantasy sequencescene during end creditsscarsadnessstrong female charactertwenty somethingcloseted homosexualtraditiondiscodressinjurytempleculture clashstrong female leadcelebrationshoesteamhit in the crotchkickingnewsreel footageshoppingdiscriminationliving roomlaughingethnic slurbenchwedding receptionposterrefereet shirtjoyunderdogceremonywomen's rightsbloopers during creditsimperative in titleshortsescalatorhindutomboydance clubgeneration gapteenage daughtercricket the gamescholarshipshirtfashion modeltv studiomarriage engagementhamburg germanymatchsoccer ballsoccer playersoccer matchpark benchbechdel test passedcultural differencejumpingmulticulturalracial discriminationbride and groomveilcanceled weddinghinduismsikhdefeatsoccer footballsoccer fanmusclesoccer teamasian indianteenage angstfoosballsit upssoccer coachinterracial lovepunjabibritish asiangoalkeeperlondon undergroundfake illnessburn scarindian pakistanisoccer goalburn injuryracist insultwedding invitation360 degree well shotsoccer starlebanesenubile womanfashion magazinesports bragirls' soccersports announcerlingerie storepenalty kicksarireference to george michaelwomen's soccerbridal showerbandstandfamily traditionsbritish indiansoccer trainingkneehit with a ballrubbing nosessoccer practicesuspected lesbianwater sprinklerbroken marriage engagementanglo indianbritish soccergoal keeperletter of acceptancewest london (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: | airplane accidenthelicoptersnowairplane |
| Characters: | photographer |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | airplane crashcrashsurvivorbased on true storybased on novelbloodone word titleflashbackcigarette smokingphotographfirecorpseunderwearbirthdaydead body …prayerguitarsurvivalwinemountainimpalementradiopantyhoseflash forwardpilotspiritualitycrossdisasterwoundcomic bookguitaristdesperationdead womanbroken legchileinfectionweatherchallengeheroismchocolateethicsstrandedclimbingrugbyshockfeetavalanchehappy birthday to youmountain climbingleg woundlong haired malerosarylord's prayertoothpasteandes mountainsuruguayrugby playergangrenerugby teamsilent nightcomplainingsleddingdead woman carriedgallows humorman versus naturewhining (See All) |
A rookie firefighter tries to earn the respect of his older brother and other firefighters while taking part in an investigation of a string of arson/murders. This detailed look into the duties and private lives of firemen naturally features widespread pyrotechnics and special effects.
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmmelodrama |
| Themes: | funeraldeathinvestigationcorruptionpsychopath |
| Mood: | night |
| Locations: | fire truckusabarofficechicago illinoisfire station |
| Characters: | family relationshipsbrother brother relationship |
| Period: | 1970s1990s |
| Story: | firefighterbeer drinkingtitle spoken by characternuditymale nudityone word titlemale rear nuditybare chested malesex scenecigarette smokingexplosionsurprise endingshowerfire …fistfightrescuepunched in the facebrawlbare buttmale pubic hairriveralcoholtelephonef wordaxeambulancepantyhosedangeractor shares first name with characterdeath of brotherhairy chestloss of fatherdie hard scenarioobscene finger gesturekissing while having sexarsonmachismofemale stockinged legscaptainwarehousehelmetblockbusterpsychocamera shot of feetlieutenantloss of brothermannequinmain character diesmale in showerfemale stockinged feetfiremanirish americantelling someone to shut upstrong languageburnt bodybmwreference to john waynelifting person in airrookiecigarfemale photographerfirefightingfire hoseinfernopyromaniacburn injuryd box motion codepyromaniawhite pantyhosepost it notearson investigator (See All) |
Located in the US Rust Belt, Charlestown is home of the hapless Chiefs, a losing Federal League hockey team whose games are poorly attended. To make money, the team's unknown owner makes its manager, Joe McGrath, do cheesy publicity much to the players' chagrin. Rumors abound among the players that …if the local mill closes, the team will fold. Just before the official announcement is made, the team's aging player/coach, Reggie Dunlop, does get wind that the mill is indeed closing and that this season will be the team's last. Beyond efforts to reconcile with his wife Francine, who loves Reggie but doesn't love his career, Reggie begins to focus on how to renew interest in the team for a possible sale as he knows if the team folds, his hockey career is over. Without telling anyone of his plan, he begins a rumor that the owner is negotiating a sale with a city in Florida. He also decides that "goon" hockey - most especially using the untapped talents of the recently acquired childlike but quietly menacing Hanson brothers - is the way to renew local interest. It works as the team begins to attract new fans, sell out games, sell out away games attended largely by their groupies, and win, which does fuel the rumor of a sale. The one team member who doesn't like this new style is Ned Braden, a college graduate who plays the game solely because he loves it. His hockey career is against the wishes of his tomboyish wife, Lily, who hates everything about Charlestown and being a hockey w… (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult film |
| Themes: | alcoholismunemployment |
| Mood: | satire |
| Locations: | small townschool bus |
| Characters: | husband wife relationship |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | team playsportscasterpep talksports teamcoachconvertiblelocker roomcollegefemale nudityviolencebare chested maletopless female nudityfistfightbare butt …f wordgay slurambulanceobscene finger gesturetwinsparadecard playingice skatingice hockeymarital separationtrophymarital problemsirennewspaper clippingmakeoverjock strapmooningmarching bandmarriage problemsfashion showvending machinetoy cartoupeehockey masknational anthemhockey playerdistractionsledge hammerbountydenturesradio talk showstitchesbeauty parlorfacial cuthockey gamebouncing breastsbroken glassessalonplaying pokercanadian stereotypeice hockey playerfrench canadian stereotypeice packmale stripteasequartergenuflectingsports violenceteam ownerchampionship gamelesbian wifepenalty boxsexual problemslot car racingst. bernard (See All) |
Based on the novel written by Stephen Chbosky, this is about 15-year-old Charlie (Logan Lerman), an endearing and naive outsider, coping with first love (Emma Watson), the suicide of his best friend, and his own mental illness while struggling to find a group of people with whom he belongs. The intr …overt freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors, Sam and Patrick, who welcome him to the real world. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen movieperiod film |
| Themes: | friendshipsuicidedrugschristmasjealousydrinkingfeardanceincestmemoryseductionlonelinessdepressiondrug usecancer …guiltdatingmental illnesspoetryabusebullyingunrequited lovehomophobiabreak updyingwritingcheatingfirst lovedying from cancerdeath of best friendsuicide of friend (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | hospitalrestaurantchurchsnowtrucktunnelcatholic churchpennsylvaniaschool dancekitchen knife |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshipmother son relationshipteenagerfrienddoctorsingerbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipteenage girl …teenage boyteachergirlpolicemandancerphotographerwriterpriestbest friendreference to godgay kissbullylittle boyteacher student relationshippsychiatristcatholicgay teenagergay relationshipaunt nephew relationshipcatholic priestboyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay friendstepbrother stepsister relationshipnew friend (See All) |
| Period: | 1990syear 1991 |
| Story: | football stadiumfootball gamefootball playeramerican footballfreshmanmovie theatercheerleaderfootballcollegevoice over narrationbased on novelflashbackkissfight …dancingphotographsingingpartyknifetelephone callcryingbeatingfoodcar accidentmirrorface slapslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvcamerawritten by directordrinkcondomsecretlettershootingbooktearsrunningbirthdaycafemarijuanabathroomhallucinationreference to jesus christclassroomprayertelephonef wordsubjective cameragay slurbedroomwinecandledeath of friendeatingsuicide attemptdinnerchild abusedrivingapologyracial slurpainflash forwardlibraryvirginreadingchristmas treecollege studentprankhigh school studentglassesrock 'n' rollsadnesssix word titleclassreference to william shakespearetypewritertrustteenage sexpickup truckbirthday cakeeyeglassescloseted homosexualhuggingfireplacelooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicsexual abuseice creamred dresshappinessimpersonationnew year's evecrushvirginityclockpromisebuddhistmovie theatrenicknameinnocencepillssufferingmobile phonebackstagepunched in the stomachsexismkaraoketaking a picturemental hospitaltheatre audiencefirst kisschristmas evesurprisevoice over letterlong titlelonermale male kissdressing roomnervous breakdownholding handschildhood memorymale virgingothgraduation12 year oldshynessvietnam veteranchristmas presentbirthday presentcafeteriahomecomingteenage lovefirst dateadolescencechild molestationblackoutlooking out a windowharmonicaponytailschool principallsd16 year old15 year oldstonedkiss on the lipsunhappinessgiving a toastveganhazingtutoreasterpromaudio cassettehouse partylip synchingcar radioteenage crushdance scene11 year oldwriting a letterabusive boyfriendwhite brasuicide notegoth girlmassstudyingpittsburgh pennsylvaniasaying gracerecord storehigh school graduationletter writinghigh school seniorreference to santa clausaspiring writerenglish teachersing alongholy communionscreenplay adapted by authorcaught in the actreference to frank sinatracrossing selfchristmas seasonreference to charles dickenslord's prayertruth or darehigh school dancehigh school principalblowing out candlecherryheartbeatteen drinkingintrovertbased on young adult novelshort haircold the temperatureschool lockershort haired femaleadaptation directed by original authorfirst day of schooltouching someone's breastsshoplifternew year's daymilkshakechildhood flashback9 year oldfriendship between teenshigh school promaunt nephew incestpunk girlsign of the crosshappy new year7 year olddouble datedeath of auntreference to new york citysocial lifeblowing out candles on a birthday cakedrugged foodlistening to music on headphonesschoolboy crushschool cafeteriacaught kissing3d glasseslast day of schoolenglish classfacial injuryprincipal's officeacid triphigh on drugsteen partybrownie the foodinfinitytheatre marqueereference to billie holidaysanta claus hatsnow angelgoing away partytripping someonehigh school lifereference to the smithsshovelling snowsinging along with a recordcollege acceptance lettergraduation cap and gownmale ponytailmix tapewriting a poemwallflowerhomecoming dancereference to harvard university45 recordingash wednesdaycollege acceptanceexamination resultshigh school prankmale in dragpaperbackschoolfightsat testreference to harvey milkreference to seattle washingtonshooting oneselfshop classhigh school freshmanmale slaps a femalenew suitreference to columbia universityone year time spanphone hang uprocky horror picture showapology for kissreference to fay wrayreference to to kill a mockingbird the novels.a.t.secret santa (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: | deathmurderlovefriendshiprevengedrugsmoneybetrayalprisonpregnancyfeardrunkennessescapegangsterrobbery …angerpsychopathdeath of fatherbrutalitydeath of motherparanoiahumiliationexecutionhopedyingvengeancepolice brutalitynear death experience (See All) |
| Mood: | archive footagegoreneo noirhigh schoolaffection |
| Locations: | gas stationhospitalcarlos angeles californiaurban settingpolice stationinner city |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipteenagerafrican americanfriendbrother brother relationshippolice officerdetectivesingle motherpolice detectivemuslimcousin cousin relationship …grandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshippolice chasepolice dog (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s1990s |
| Story: | slow motionheavy rainno opening creditscaliforniavoice over narrationthree word titlenumber in titlebloodviolenceflashbackdogbare chested malegunfightcigarette smoking …partyknifechasesurprise endingpistolshootoutbeatingshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvarrestgunfightbrawlshootingvomitingheld at gunpointbeersunglassesinterrogationhandcuffsrevolvercriminalshot in the backf wordsurvivalfoot chasegay slurorphanflashlightgangdeath 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 motherprofanityshot in the armheroinhatesingle parentcrime bossmachismouzicard gamepokerstreettold 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 shirtrainstormbarbecuerelease from prisonjuvenile 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) |
Anthony "Swoff" Swofford, a Camus-reading kid from Sacramento, enlists in the Marines in the late 1980s. He malingers during boot camp, but makes it through as a sniper, paired with the usually-reliable Troy. The Gulf War breaks out, and his unit goes to Saudi Arabia for Desert Shield. After 175 day …s of boredom, adrenaline, heat, worry about his girlfriend finding someone else, losing it and nearly killing a mate, demotion, latrine cleaning, faulty gas masks, and desert football, Desert Storm begins. In less than five days, it's over, but not before Swoff sees burned bodies, flaming oil derricks, an oil-drenched horse, and maybe a chance at killing. Where does all the testosterone go? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedy |
| Themes: | funeraldeathmurderfriendshipinfidelitychristmasreligionpregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennesslonelinessgamblingillnessmental illness …homophobiafreedomu.s. military (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | bartrainhelicopterairplanebusdeserttruckhumvee |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americanfriendtattoosingerbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipnursedancerbabyreference to god …snipercatholicuncle nephew relationshipamerican abroadsniper riflelove letteru.s. soldieramerican soldierairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990schristmas partyyear 1989year 1991year 1990year 1983 |
| Story: | american footballburned bodiespep talkrecruitmovie theatermale bondingloss of friendfootballvoice over narrationtitle spoken by characterfemale nuditybloodmale nudityviolenceone word title …interviewflashbackmasturbationbare chested malefightdancingphotographsingingerectionpantiespistolshowertelephone callfirecryingsongcorpseunderweartesticlesmachine gunhorseurinationshot in the headwatching tvdrinkundressingbare buttlettershootingbookvomitingriflebeertearsrunningdead bodysex standing upreference to jesus christprayerreportersubjective cameragay slurflashlighttoiletwhite pantiesexploding carcoffinpainflash forwardbusinessmanperson on firetentreadingtankprankobscene finger gesturecheating wifemachismotv newshand grenadesupermarketbulletwoundpropagandatied to a bedwatching a moviesergeantexploding buildingassaultstrangerparadehonorbreakfastiraqcelebrationgas maskhaircutcensorshipgrocery storetarget practiceveteransanddark humorsex talkdeath threatevacuationiraq warmental hospitalmiami floridatheatre audienceoilhawaiiprideaccidental killingdead manphiladelphia pennsylvaniasevered legt shirtcameldormitorymexican americanharassmentboredomanti wardead animalbureaucracydefecationcommanderpush upsinsane asylumsweatiranianwetting pantsscorpionhazingmilitary uniformsunrisevhshorninessshirtburnt bodyteamworkhome videoreference to the virgin maryu.s. marine corpsburn victimfreedom of speechsevered footreference to george w. bushgoggleswalkmanveilpaintballvietnam war veterantrenchautomatic weaponbarracksdustarabicreading a letterboot campmeaning of lifememoirgulf warcrossing selffree speechbottled waterarab culturereference to ernest hemingwayland minesandstormmarchingsaudi arabiacrawlingmerry christmasjihaduh 1 huey helicopterkurdouthousefriendly firereference to saddam husseinwatching pornographyceiling faneye injurydog fecesplatoongoing homeblow torchbiological warfarelaxativecamouflage uniformkuwaitmilitary enlistmentlieutenant colonelbureaucratcuban americanfake illnessbasic trainingsacramento californiaend of warbased on memoirmine fieldoil wellhondamale soldierreference to dick cheneyfuneral parlorreference to jfk assassinationdrill instructoroil fieldreference to stevie wondercrude oildear john letterdog tagslatrinebuglenerve gaswelcome home partyburnt corpsefilthy toiletfinger up anusdigging a holesanta claus hatcease firehot weatherinfidelreference to josephbattalionm1 abrams tankoil businessstaff sergeantburned up carshooting into the airsmack upside the headreveillecamp pendleton californiaoperation desert stormwagner ride of the valkyriesassembling a riflecharred bodyfoot lockerreference to kenny gu. s. marines dress uniform (See All) |
A soldier from Earth crash-lands on an alien world after sustaining battle damage. Eventually he encounters another survivor, but from the enemy species he was fighting; they band together to survive on this hostile world. In the end the human finds himself caring for his enemy in a completely unexp …ected way. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedyfuturistic |
| Themes: | funeraldeathmurderfriendshiprevengesurrealismkidnappingbetrayalpregnancydrinkingfearescapemonsterdeceptionmilitary …angerracismbrutalityparanoiasadismpanicnear death experiencespace travel (See All) |
| Locations: | forestsnowdesertwaterwoodsouter spacecavecampfirelaboratoryspace stationspace battle |
| Characters: | friendbrother brother relationshipsoldieralienbabyhostagetough guywarrioraction herouncle nephew relationshipalien monsteralien baby |
| Period: | future21st century |
| Story: | american footballcrashloss of friendsurvivorheavy rainfootballvoice over narrationbloodviolencetwo word titlebare chested malefightexplosionsingingknife …chasesurprise endingpistolfireshootoutbeatingdreamcorpseblood splatterfistfightfoodmachine gunshot in the chestshotgunrescuepunched in the facedrinkbattlegunfightbrawlshowdownrifleheld at gunpointcombatshot in the backgood versus evilsurvivalmountaindeath of friendmontagefishfalse accusationanti herodisarming someoneone man armychild in perilfictional wardouble crossspaceshipritualcreaturetrainingone against manypilotbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathdangermissiontentevil manlightningopening action scenedeath of brotherchildbirthisolationthreatened with a knifewaterfallshot in the armmooncard gamespearelectronic music scoresociopathslaverybeardspacecraftkicked in the stomachplanetdesperationculture clashskullbirthlasertorchburialanimal attacksocial commentaryslaveeaten alivepresumed deadfight to the deathhatredmercilessnesspsychotroniccard playingpunched in the chestvolcanoaerial shotrainstormturtleminerescue missionburned to deathloss of brotherlaser guntracking devicegiving birthextraterrestrialmininganti warfinal showdownshot in the neckstrandedintoleranceflarelanguage barriercrash landingfighter pilotadopted sonmetamorphosisblizzardtentaclechainedmeteorminertoleranceorchestral music scorealien planetdeath of title characterexploding shipdogfightpsychotronic filmflare gunanimal killingfade to blackbilingualismcompassalien creaturealien racespace explorationsevered earhuman alienhuman versus alienalien technologydesolationfemale pilotrescue attempthermaphroditereference to mickey mousepepsishellhumanoidcouncilinfirmaryquicksandreptilepickaxefoster parentscavengerbased on novellabondingtailtroubled productionslave laborcolonizationgreen bloodhumanoid alienspace westerncrateradoptive fathermeteor showerwarrior raceman eating monsterman with a ponytailmale pregnancyblue bloodalien languagefamily legacyreptilianman versus natureasexualityspace colonizationalien slavealien spacecraftaccelerated growth (See All) |
A boy named Walter is dropped by his mother Mae at his great-uncles' house. Later,Walter will find out his great-uncles' big secret. And rumors say that Hub & Garth, Walter's great uncles, have stolen much gold & money. (some say they stole it from Al Capone) Did they really steal that money or not?
| Subgenre: | martial artscult film |
| Themes: | moneyescapeherogreeddeath of wifecourage |
| Locations: | airplane accidenthospitalbeachcarhelicopterairplanefarmfranceafricalaketexasyacht |
| Characters: | family relationshipsmother son relationshipbrother brother relationshipteenage boywarriorsingle mothersheriffuncle nephew relationship |
| Period: | world war two1960s1910s |
| Story: | airplane crashloss of wifebeer drinkingconvertibleno opening creditsdinerviolenceflashbackdogguncigarette smokingexplosionknifepistolfistfight …horseshotgunrescueswordbrawlrifleheld at gunpointanimal in titlerevolvercombatflashlightsword fightbridgewidowmixed martial artschild abusefishingprincessduelgravewidowerstorytellingdomestic violencepigworld war oneprivate detectiveeyeglassesspearbarnburialanimal attackpump action shotgunmiddle eastswitchbladetarget practiceveterandual wieldlove at first sightarabliondungeonatticeye patchsword dueljuvenile delinquentbrushing teethlyingswordsmangardeningwar herolast will and testamenttelephone boothtwo man armycornfieldsuicidalharemhorse raceanimated creditstrapdoorinfantrycavalrybiplanesleepwalkinggiraffecartoonistworld war two veteransecret pasthorse chaseturbanjumping from a carbolt action riflesheikbountydoor to door salesmanfalling off horseworld war one veteranskeet shootingcavalry chargepile of moneybound in chainsfrench foreign legionlionesscancankukri daggerbag of goldbarnstormingheld at sword pointpackage deliveryspeed trapcootold man beats up young mansteak on black eye (See All) |
When art student Ben Willis is dumped by his girlfriend Suzy, he develops chronic insomnia after finding out how quickly she moved on. To pass the long hours of the night, he starts working the late night shift at the local supermarket. There he meets a colorful cast of characters, all of whom have …their own 'art' in dealing with the boredom of an eight-hour-shift. Ben's art is that he imagines himself stopping time. This way, he can appreciate the artistic beauty of the frozen world and the people inside it - especially Sharon, the pretty and quiet checkout girl, who perhaps holds the answer to solving the problem of Ben's insomnia. (Read More)
| Themes: | jealousyartmemoryangerbreak upregret |
| Locations: | barsnowlondon englandbicyclestrip clubart school |
| Characters: | studentboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendteenage girlteenage boyteacherartistbest friendlittle girllittle boylustmotheremployer employee relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipwriter director |
| Story: | football gameslow motionlocker roomdinerfootballcollegevoice over narrationtitle spoken by characterfemale nuditynuditybloodmale nudityone word titlefemale frontal nudityflashback …masturbationmale rear nudityfemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditydancingnipplesphotographpartyleg spreadingerectionpantieslabiatelephone callcryingdreamblondeslow motion scenewatching tvcomputercamerawritten by directorundressingthongletterpaintingtearssex standing upvoyeurclassroomstripperkung fucleavagesoccerbrafemale pubic hairwhite pantiesmodelapologyscantily clad femaledrawingbirthday partybartenderuniformfantasy sequencemini skirtcollege studentprankfilm within a filmsadnessmanagereuropefreeze framesexual fantasygamesupermarketracenude modelsexual attractionenemybuttocksflatulencetimeart gallerymilkbossclockfull moonmovie theatregrocery storesurveillance camerabreakupmisunderstandingspanishco workertime lapse photographyfirst kissdeerhustlerrefereebullet timedormitorynarrated by charactervideo surveillanceboredomsandwichcafeteriaexotic dancerfirst dateblue pantiessubtitlesdiscoverysexual tensionthong pantiesscooterinsomniadepartment storeblizzardplaying a video gamebased on short filmmonitorhouse partycustomerholesleeplessnesstoy gunneck bracepigtailsshopping cartslapswedishdefeatsoccer footballphonograph recordgalleryfemale explicit nuditycashierdorm roomlongingart classfemalepokiesexchange studentfemale underwearplaying chessgay jokenight shiftsketchingphallic symbolshampoointrospectionarm castbraidsexhibittime freezewoman wearing a thongart shownude drawingprank calljob applicationtravel agentstopped timehustler magazinelift skirtman undressing a womanfrozen timemateexposed underwearfast motionbolerofawnexposed thong underwearlife drawingreference to russell croweaccommodationgallery showinghead slap (See All) |
Tells the story of Jesus Shuttlesworth, the most sought after high school basketball prospect in the nation. Jesus and his dream to make it to the big ranks in professional basketball are overshadowed by his father, Jake, who is spending his life in prison for killing Jesus' mother.
| Subgenre: | melodramabasketball movie |
| Themes: | deathmurderdrugsmoneyprisonlesbianismdeath of motherredemptiongreedabortionforgiveness |
| Mood: | satirehigh school |
| Locations: | new york cityurban settingmotel |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagerafrican americanbrother sister relationshipteenage boypolicemaninterracial relationshipcousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshippimpaunt nephew relationship |
| Story: | sports teamathleteconvertibleuniversitycollegethree word titletitle spoken by charactersexfemale nudityviolencethreesomeflashbackinterracial sexwritten by directorprostitution …reference to jesus christmanhattan new york citymenage a troisgay slurbasketballmontagenews reportracial slurfugitivedomestic violencewigcharacter says i love youhateblack americanclaim in titlebrooklyn new york cityreconciliationplaygroundrejectionghettoinjusticeworld trade center manhattan new york citysneakersstereotyperoller coastergovernorpeer pressurehugscholarshipfather son estrangementparolemerry go roundbasketball playerprison wardenfamily feudmale vomitingdomineering fatherwardenreference to mosescharacter appears on tvheadstonevisiting a graveparole officerred carconey island brooklyn new york cityconvicted felonatonementchildhood flashbackwatching news on tvhigh school basketballfather son hugreference to michael jordanknee injuryletter read aloudsigning an autographblonde wignational basketball associationbasketball coachcharacter appears on front page of a newspaperfamily violencefather daughter hugporn actor in mainstream moviesports agentwoman wearing a wigwatching self on tvrising starvisiting wife's graveatticaleaving flowers on a graveskittlesreference to kim novakreference to the new york knicksankle braceletone on one basketballalumnicollege recruitmentfather versus sonreference to samson and delilahreference to the parting of the red seafurloughgrilled cheese sandwichwide angle lenswig pulled offpress statementunwanted hug (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: | funeraldeathlovefriendshipmarriagemoneydrinkingtheftpovertyhumiliationillnessexploitationunemploymenthomelessnesswealth …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: | pep talkcomebackloss of friendwhat happened to epilogueathletelocker roomno opening creditsbased on true storytitle spoken by characterbloodviolenceflashbacktwo word titlecigarette smokingphotograph …dreamfoodcameradrinkbeerbirthdaycafemanhattan new york cityreportersubjective cameracandledeath of friendeatingboxingcigar smokingtrainingflash forwardmicrophonedebtcrossdeath of husbandbirthday cakefriendship between mencrucifixstealingworking classwatching a movieboxerdesperationnew jerseydespairhistoricalturtlesnowinginjusticeferryarroganceunderdogelectricityirish americandockcentral park manhattan new york cityevictionmeatbeggarautographbillboardlistening to a radiogreat depressionrags to richessecond chancebased on true eventslabor unionbeggingfinancial problemnew york skylineflash cameraends with biographical noteshappy birthdayprotective maletrainerstreetcarintegritylabor strikemovie projectorbroken handmotivationalboxing gymshipyardcinderella storymadison 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) |
Nothing gets between Anne Marie and her board. Living in a beach shack with three roommates including her rebellious younger sister, she is up before dawn every morning to conquer the waves and count the days until the Pipe Masters surf competition. Having transplanted herself to Hawaii with no one' …s blessing but her own, Anne Marie finds all she needs in the adrenaline-charged surf scene ... until pro quarterback Matt Tollman comes along. Like it or not, Anne Marie starts losing her balance - and finding it - as she falls for Matt. (Read More)
| Themes: | friendshipdrinkingprejudice |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | gas stationbarbeachschoolhotelseaocean |
| Characters: | studentmother daughter relationshipfriendtattoobrother sister relationshipteenage girldancerphotographersister sister relationshipmaiduncle niece relationship |
| Story: | football playeramerican footballathletelocker roomsexbloodflashbackdogkissfightdancingshowertelephone callcell phonemirror …watching tvcomputercameradrinkcondombikinivomitingrunningcolor in titlecompetitioncleavagemontageunderwater sceneprologuemassagecontestfirst partobscene finger gesturetwenty somethinginjuryjoggingexerciseswimsuitsurfingskateboardgrocery storemobile phoneskateboardinghawaiibrushing teethreckless drivingfast motion sceneunderdogsurfertween girldolphinhead injurysurfboardwatching a videofemale athletewavejet skiskateboarderwomen's bathroomsleeping bagbased on articleoverheard conversationfoosballreefpull upssports announcerwriting on mirrorlipstick on mirrorsurfing contesthulasports competitionsurfing lessonfemale surferluauhitting one's head on a rocksolarisationsurfing accident (See All) |
Jerry Maguire (Tom Cruise) is a successful sports agent. The biggest clients, the respect, a beautiful fiancee, he has it all. Until one night he questions his purpose. His place in the world, and finally comes to terms with what's wrong with his career and life. Recording all his thoughts in a miss …ion statement Jerry feels he has a new lease on life. Unfortunately his opinions aren't met with enthusiasm from his superiors and after dishonorably being stripped of his high earning clients and elite status within the agency Jerry steps out into the sports business armed with only one volatile client (Cuba Gooding Jr.) and the only person with belief in his abilities (Renee Zellweger) with the impossible task of rebuilding what he once had. Along the way he faces the harsh truths which he'd ignored in the past and a host of hardships that he'd never faced before. (Read More)
| Themes: | friendshipmarriagemoneypregnancydrunkennessweddinglonelinessredemptionsexualitydatingabusegreed |
| Mood: | affection |
| Locations: | elevatorsinging in a carairplane trip |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipsister sister relationshipsingle mothersecretary |
| Story: | football playeramerican footballsports teamredheadfired from the joblocker roomfootballtitle spoken by characterfemale nuditycharacter name in titlemale nuditytwo word titlesex scenekissfemale rear nudity …sex on couchblondepunched in the facebare buttmarriage proposalproduct placementcharacter says i love youkissing while having sexsingle parentapplauseloyaltybabysitterscene during opening creditslifting someone into the airagentblockbustermoralitycareerdivorceesign languagecamelblonde womandrunken mantelling someone to shut upselfishnessidealismfish tankboy with glassesgoldfishquitting a jobreference to albert einsteinaudio cassettemanuscripthonestyconsciousnessopposites attracttelephone conversationsupport groupkiss on the cheekfamous linemale male hugprecocious childearth viewed from spaceblond boywoman punches a manfianceclientdinner datestarting overwearing sunglasses insidecharacter appears on tvmotivationalheadsettypingmoving vanlittle black dressnflbegins with narrationegotismlittle leaguegiving the fingeroverhearing a conversationfireplace pokerau pairblack romancebusiness ethicsreference to audrey hepburnwishing someone good luckreference to pepsiwedding videomexican restaurantsports agentair quote gesturemale wearing an earringasking for a datedown on his luck26 year oldfavorgameboyreference to catcher in the rye35 year oldhollywood agentreference to miles davisfiringreference to zorrotripping overmale nannyreference to the super bowlfax transmissionsinging along with radiotouchdowngoodnight kissreebokdate with coworkerreference to shaquille o'nealbeing asked for an autographkneed in the chestwatching football on tvwomen's groupmission statementreference to espnreference to john coltranereference to clarence thomas (See All) |
Based on the bestselling novel by master storyteller Nicholas Sparks, THE LONGEST RIDE centers on the star-crossed love affair between Luke, a former champion bull rider looking to make a comeback, and Sophia, a college student who is about to embark upon her dream job in New York City's art world. …As conflicting paths and ideals test their relationship, Sophia and Luke make an unexpected and fateful connection with Ira, whose memories of his own decades-long romance with his beloved wife deeply inspire the young couple. Spanning generations and two intertwining love stories, THE LONGEST RIDE explores the challenges and infinite rewards of enduring love. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodrama |
| Themes: | drunkennessdeath of wifetraumainheritance |
| Locations: | cemeteryhospitalbeachchurchwheelchairlakesex in showerschool teachercar on fire |
| Characters: | studentboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipdoctorboyfemale protagonistteachersoldiernurselawyerbest friendlittle boyjewart student |
| Period: | world war two1940syear 1941 |
| Story: | comebackloss of wifeloss of frienddinercollegemale nudityflashbackmale rear nuditybare chested malesex scenephotographpartytelephone callcryinghorse …car accidentslow motion sceneundressingbare buttletterpaintingcompetitionflashlightdeath of friendwidowpainterportraitwidowercowboycollege studentscarcontesthorse ridingcharacter says i love youchampionfreeze frameeavesdroppinghattold in flashbackcowboy hatbarefoot malevisitart gallerycrying manambitionbreakupblood on facetaking a pictureblack and white scenerivalbarefoot femalewar veteranboxranchfemale in showerwoman in underwearauctionmale in showertaking a showersaving a lifetaking a photographchampionshipmale in underwearanimal crueltyrabbihospital roomanimal abuseheritageshophead injurytaking off shirtbullnorth carolinamoving inreturntraffic accidentcollectorart exhibitionmanipulative behaviordance scenecollectiontaking off clothesundressing someonevisitortraumatic experiencemasculinitywet clotheswrapped in a toweldrunken womancrying maleswimming in underwearportrait paintingselfish womanpassive aggressive behaviorgallerybossy womancmnfhand injurypassive aggressive womanreference to pablo picassowoman in brapsychological manipulationrole modelmanipulative womanrancherdouble standardart collectorphoto boothbiblical referenceclothed female naked malecareer womancfnm sceneclothed male naked femalecmnf scenereference to andy warholultimatumchildless coupleemotional blackmailbull ridingart collectiontaking a pillend of waregoistopportunismtaking off brareference to david and goliathdrunken girlreference to jackson pollockegocentric womandrawman wrapped in a towelmartyress syndrome34 year oldambitious manparallel narrativeegocentricparallelbossy girlfrienddrunk girlcareeristreference to wassily kandinskyaustrian abroadfamily albumpainting as a giftteacher pupil relationship (See All) |
Alan Johnson has everything he needs to get through life: a good job, a beautiful and loving wife, and their wonderful children. Yet he feels isolated because he finds having a hard-working job and managing a family too much to handle and has no one to talk to about it. Charlie Fineman, on the other … hand, doesn't have a job or a family. He used to have both until a terrible loss, and the grief caused him to quit his job and isolate himself from everyone around him. As it turns out, Alan and Charlie were roommates in college, and a chance encounter one night rekindles the friendship they shared. But when Charlie's problems become too much to deal with, Alan is determined to help Charlie come out of his emotional abyss. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodrama |
| Themes: | griefdeathlovefriendshipmarriagejealousydrinkingmemoryseductionangerdeath of fatherdepressioninsanitymental illnessdeath of wife …death of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmaremoving |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarrestaurantnightclubtaxikitchenpolice stationcourtroomtrucktaxi driverchinese restaurant |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendsingerteenage girlpolicemanmusicianlawyerinterracial relationshipaunt nephew relationship …grandfather granddaughter relationshipchinese foodfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipex policeman (See All) |
| Story: | airplane crashinterracial friendshiploss of wifecollegethree word titletitle spoken by charactersexviolenceflashbackgunphotographsingingtelephone callcrying …cell phonesongdreamfoodwatching tvcomputerdrinkarrestletterpaintingbeertearscafeguitarrivermanhattan new york citygay slurold manmontageeatingfalse accusationjudgeapologyman with glassesroommateold womancoffeelatex gloveswidowersadnessclassblack americanpizzatv newswoman with glassescomic booktitle based on songpatienttherapistpsychologistblack humormovie theatredentistattorneyshoesrejectionmental hospitalpost traumatic stress disorderdrummertheatre audiencesexual harassmentworld trade center manhattan new york citymidlife crisismelancholyreflectiondormitoryearphonesharassmentmental breakdownpaintmale friendshiploss of daughtertraffic jamreceptionistlandladycomedienneloss of childwakeloss of familypost september 11 2001man childsleepwalkingwhite coathardware storeliquor storemusic storecard tricktriviagrievingjigsaw puzzledrink thrown into someone's facemotivationaloverprotective fatherhearingwar on terrorsuicide contemplationdentist chairmoving vanplaying against typeoverprotective motherdentalmotorscooterrecord albumdentist officereference to bruce springsteencollege roommatedental officedental chairfirearm pointed at the cameraroot beerinvoluntary commitmentviolent outburstgreat lakessanity hearingphotography class (See All) |
In the US-government's special ops, Scott is a shooter, not a planner, doing the job without regard to quaint or obsolete convention. When a Harvard undergrad goes missing (the daughter of a US leader), it's Scott who applies the pressure, first to her boyfriend, then to a madam whose cathouse is th …e initial stop en route to a white slavery auction in Dubai. The abductors may not know the girl's identity, but once they figure it out, she's doomed. Deadly double crosses force Scott to become a planner. Through it all, earnest TV newscasters read the drivel they're handed. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedysuspenseconspiracy |
| Themes: | funeraldeathmurdersuicidekidnappinginfidelitydrugsbetrayalpoliticsadulteryfeartortureescapeinvestigationdeception …militaryextramarital affaircorruptionbrutalitydrug useunfaithfulnessillnesssurveillanceabuseabductiondying (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noir |
| Locations: | gas stationbarbeachrestaurantforesthelicopterairplaneboatnightclublondon englandtaxiairportwoodstaxi driverbrothel …fishing boat (See All) |
| Characters: | studentboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanprostituteteachersoldierhostagetough guyaction heroteacher student relationshipprofessorsniperaustralian …older man younger woman relationshiprussianex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipfirst daughter (See All) |
| Story: | football stadiumamerican footballnewspaper headlinelocker roomno opening creditstitle spoken by characterfemale nuditybloodviolenceone word titlebare chested malegunfightcigarette smokingphotograph …knifechasesurprise endingpistoltelephone callcell phoneshootoutbeatingshot to deathfistfightmachine gunmirrorshot in the chestblondeface slapshot in the headshotgunrescuepunched in the facegunfightbrawllettershootingbookriflesunglassesrunningcar crashinterrogationshot in the backf wordreporterspyfoot chasegay slurflashlightassassinmansionstabbingthroat slittingcocainepoliticiananti heroone man armydouble crosspolice officer killednews reportbartenderracial sluron the rungunshotconfessionstalkerbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguekeyfbipay phonefugitivemissionundercoverproduct placementstorytellingrace against timecover upcollege studentu.s. presidentscarpursuitwigelectionthreatened with a knifemercenarysecret agentespionageciablack americantv newslooking at oneself in a mirrorbarnsergeantfaked deathfollowing someonecolonelpresumed deadhaircutpump action shotgunstealing a carsurveillance camerabreakupu.s. armyconstruction siteintriguestabbed in the throatboston massachusettsstabbed in the neckpunched in the stomachconvenience storespecial forcesassault riflecommandoundercover agentconvictwedding ringbulletproof vestbroken armfemale reporterstadiumrescue missionethnic slurgovernment agentpolitical corruptionmedia coveragetracking devicebeing followedimpersonating a police officernews reportershot through a windowfemale soldiervideo surveillancesecret serviceshot in the neckwoman cryinghead woundsex slavemarineearringtv reportercameramancommando unitpharmacydeath rowbeach housekidnappermailboxdnaisraeliscarecrowtop secretsurrogate mothercodefirst ladynewscastrepeated linesome scenes in black and whiteairfieldwhite slaverymilitary trainingvending machinewoman smokerfemale bartenderprivate jetu.s. marine corpsarmy basethroat cutswedishbrothel madamsignsex traffickingarabicdog tagsecret service agentpagerscrewdriverhangarblack opsdubaibordellosex slaveryuh 1 huey helicoptershipping containerspecial agentfake bloodsex tradebell 206 jet ranger helicopterharvardspecial opsabductorprisoner transportwoman undressing for a manrolling a cigarettebackhand slapformer spyu.s. coast guarddelta forcepiccadilly circus londonrehabilitation centermartha's vineyardarm in a slingsecurity breachpunched in the bellycargo containerhoming devicedying one's hairdubai united arab emiratespresident's daughter (See All) |
Robert Dupea has given up his promising career as a concert pianist and is now working in oil fields. He lives together with Rayette, who's a waitress in a diner. When Robert hears from his sister that his father isn't well, he drives up to Washington to see him, taking Rayette with him. There he ge …ts confronted with his rich, cultured family that he had left behind. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmfamily tragedy |
| Themes: | lovefriendshipinfidelitybetrayalpregnancyangerobsessiondysfunctional familydatingdying |
| Locations: | gas stationrestaurantsmall townlos angeles californiawheelchairroad triptruckroad movie |
| Characters: | waitressboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipnursemusicianlustself discoverycheating on one's girlfriend |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | dinercaliforniafemale nuditynumber in titlefightsingingpantiesarrestsex in bedlingeriecafesex standing uppiano …voyeurislandcleavagewhite pantiesscantily clad femalesearchpantyhosemini skirton the roadpianistfemale removes her clothespremarital sexclass differencesnipples visible through clothingpokereccentricrebellionviolinhitchhikerhitchhikingred pantiesbowlingexistentialismrecording studioalienationmelancholyviolinistpiano playerpromiscuous womandrifterparalysispiano playingtrailer homeweightliftingtraffic jamquitting a jobstrokegeneration gapfailureparaplegicintellectualping pongmentor protege relationshipsnobferry boatwashington statetable tennispacific northwesthard hatsouthern californiahouseguestrebelliousness360 degree pansee through clothesambiguous titlenorthern californiaoil fieldneck injurycontemptsee through gowncleanlinesseighteen wheelerpacific coastvirtuosooil workerpiano practicescreenwriter credited under pseudonym (See All) |
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