After a band of mysterious warlords raid his village and kidnap the woman he loves (Camilla Belle), D'Leh (Steven Strait), a young mammoth hunter, assembles a small group of his tribesmen to track them down. Journeying through unknown territory and battling against prehistoric predators, D'Leh's quest leads him into an epic confrontation with the leader of a lost civilization that will decide the fate of his people. Directed by Roland Emmerich. With Cliff Curtis, Tim Barlow and Marco Khan. Categories: Adventure, Drama. Year: 2008.
10,000 B.C.
When an Arab courtier (Antonio Banderas) accompanies a group of Vikings back to their homeland, he is disgusted by their sex-driven and animalistic culture. Believing himself a simple visitor, he soon realizes that he has instead been conscripted to fight a horrifying evil that murders the Vikings and eats the dead. Directed by John McTiernan. With Vladimir Kulich, Omar Sharif and Daniel Southern. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy. Year: 1999.
The 13th Warrior
At the dawn of man, a group of apes discovers a mysterious monolith that gives them the knowledge and ability to make and use tools. After a similar object is found buried on the moon, Captains David Bowman (Keir Dullea) and Frank Poole (Gary Lockwood) set off into space to find its origin with the aid of a super-intelligent computer named HAL. As they travel further towards the stars, questions of time, space, humanity and artificial intelligence come to the forefront as HAL and the crew struggle for existence. Directed by Stanley Kubrick. Categories: Sci-Fi, Adventure. Year: 1968.
2001: A Space Odyssey
During the Battle of Thermopylae, Spartan King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) leads his small army of fierce warriors against the advancing Persians, inspiring all of Greece to band together against a common enemy and helping to usher in the world's first democracy. Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel. Directed by Zack Snyder. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama, War. Year: 2007.
300
Cutting edge, animated science fiction, about an artificial brain that is created and will destroy the world, if it isn't stopped. Elijah Wood is the title character, one of nine creatures still attached to some part of their humanity, who are the only hope for killing off the brain. Crispin Glover, John C. Reilly, Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Plummer and Martin Landau provide the voices for what is left of humankind. Directed by Shane Acker. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi. Year: 2009.
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When a civilian diving team is hired to assist the US Navy in recovering a destroyed nuclear submarine, what they discover is more awesome than anything they could have expected. Thousand of feet beneath the cold, murky waters, the team comes upon a mysterious force that could decide the fate of humanity. Directed by James Cameron. With Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn and Todd Graff. Categories: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Drama. Year: 1989.
The Abyss
Pet detective Ace Ventura (Jim Carrey) returns to duty in a race against the clock to find a sacred white bat that could prevent a war between two African tribes. Joining explorer Fulton Greenwall (Ian McNeice), Ventura proves that his unique ability to screw up any situation extends outside of his country's borders. Directed by Steve Oedekerk. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Mystery. Year: 1995.
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
Sir Robin of Locksley (Errol Flynn) fends off corrupt lawmen and robs from the wealthy so that his poor Saxon people do not go hungry. With his band of Merry Men, he becomes a force of legend to all but the lovely Maid Marian (Olivia de Havilland) and the evil Sir Guy of Gisbourne (Basil Rathbone), a lackey of the cruel Prince John (Claude Rains). Directed by Michael Curtiz. With Patric Knowles and Eugene Pallette. Categories: Action, Adventure, Romance, History, Classic. Year: 1938.
The Adventures of Robin Hood
In the year 2415, the world's population has been so drastically decimated by a sweeping virus that all of the earth's inhabitants live within one walled "perfect" city, Bregna. Bregna is ruled by a tribunal of scientists who exert complete control over its citizens. However, an underground rebellion is underway, led by the Handler (Frances McDormand). Aeon Flux (Charlize Theron), a skilled, acrobatic assassin, is assigned with a critical mission - to kill Trevor Goodchild (Marton Csokas), the government's sinister leader. Directed by Karyn Kusama. With Jonny Lee Miller, Sophie Okonedo and Amelia Warner. Categories: Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Thriller. Year: 2005.
Aeon Flux
Cody Banks (Frankie Muniz) is a typical, fun-loving teen by day, but after hours he is a top secret agent. For his newest mission, Cody must enter prep school and befriend Natalie Connors (Hilary Duff) in order to locate find her father, a scientist unknowingly developing a swarm of deadly nanobots. Cody's wits and charm are put to the test as he tries to save the world and get the girl. Directed by Harald Zwart. With Angie Harmon, Keith David, Cynthia Stevenson and Daniel Roebuck. Categories: Action, Thriller, Comedy, Adventure, Family. Year: 2003.
Agent Cody Banks
Thirty years after a bomb destroys Tokyo, triggering World War III, Neo-Tokyo has been built under Japan's new political system. Kaneda (Cam Clarke), the leader of a biker gang in the desperate, poverty stricken city, must deal with anti-government activists, corrupt politicians, evil scientists and a powerful military leader as he goes on a quest to save his friend, Tetsuo (Joshua Seth). Meanwhile, Tesuo, who has been captured by the Akira Project, is subjected to a number of tests which ultimately cause him to morph into another life form and unleash his supernatural powers upon the city. Directed by Katsuhiro Ôtomo. Categories: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Cult Classics. Year: 1988.
Akira
Alexander the Great (Colin Farrell) is barely into his twenties when he begins his conquest of the known world. By 25, he will rule 90% of it. Following the young leader as he pits his armies against the Persian Empire and beyond, this biographic epic reveals Alexander's conquests up until his death at age 33. Directed by Oliver Stone. With Anthony Hopkins, David Bedella, Jessie Kamm, Angelina Jolie, Jared Leto and Val Kilmer. Categories: Adventure, Biography, Drama, War. Year: 2004.
Alexander
Directed by Tim Burton. With Johnny Depp, Michael Sheen, Helena Bonham Carter, Stephen Fry, Anne Hathaway, Mia Wasikowska and Matt Lucas. Categories: Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2010.
Alice in Wonderland
A family goes on what they think will be a dream vacation to a house in rural Maine, only to discover that the house is already occupied by an alien. The kids in the family befriend the cute, friendly alien, but unfortunately there are others from his planet who aren't so friendly and they descend on the house. The kids and parents have to defend their house from alien invastion. Directed by John Schultz. Kevin Nealon plays the disgruntled dad, and Ashley Tisdale is the cute teen daughter. With Carter Jenkins, Austin Robert Butler, Regan Young, Henri Young, Doris Roberts, Ashley Boettcher, and Robert Hoffman. Categories: Adventure, Fantasy. Year: 2009.
Aliens in the Attic
Deep in the rainforest of Borneo grows the Blood Orchid, a mysterious flower said to grant longer life when consumed. A scientific expedition embarks on a journey to find this flower, but uncover a terrible threat: anacondas, enormous snakes with superior size, speed and intelligence because of the powers of the Blood Orchid. Caught totally unprepared, the scientific quest becomes a fight for survival. Directed by Dwight H. Little. With Johnny Messner, KaDee Strickland, Matthew Marsden, Nicholas Gonzalez and Eugene Byrd. Categories: Adventure, Horror, Thriller. Year: 2004.
Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid
Young Lucas Nickle is the new kid in town. Friendless and harassed by a neighborhood bully, Lucas takes out his frustration by flooding an ant hill in his yard. But, when the ants decide to retaliate by using a magic potion, Lucas is shrunk down to the size of an ant and sentence to live in their colony. Directed by John A. Davis. With Nicolas Cage, Julia Roberts, Paul Giamatti and Meryl Streep. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2006.
The Ant Bully
As the Maya kingdom faces its decline, its rulers attempt to regain prosperity by building more temples to offer human sacrifices. Jaguar Paw (Rudy Youngblood), a young man chosen for sacrifice, is not ready to die. Driven by his love for his woman and his family, Jaguar Paw escapes his captors and returns home to save his way of life. Directed by Mel Gibson. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama. Year: 2006.
Apocalypto
After being largely ignored by the public at launch, Apollo 13 captures the nation's attention when they announce that they have a problem. Stranded in space in a crippled ship, astronauts Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks), Fred Haise (Bill Paxton), and Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon) do their best to make it back to earth in one piece. With help from flight director Gene Kranz (Ed Harris), astronaut Ken Mattingly (Gary Sinise) and the rest of the ground crew in Mission Control, the astronauts must race to improvise a solution before time runs out. Directed by Ron Howard. With Kathleen Quinlan and Clint Howard. Categories: Adventure, Drama, History. Year: 1995.
Apollo 13
Passepartout (Jackie Chan ), a Chinese thief seeks refuge in the companionship of Phileas Fogg (Steve Coogan), a British inventor who has accepted a challenge to travel around the world in only 80 days. Along the way, Passepartout's martial arts skill gets the two out of many sticky situations as they race to complete their voyage. Directed by Frank Coraci. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Action, Romance, Based on a Novel. Year: 2004.
Around the World in 80 Days
In the future, life-like robots with sophisticated artificial intelligence called mechas serve mankind as friends, lovers and companions. One of the mecha-producing companies builds David (Haley Joel Osment), an artificial child programmed to have real feelings, including an unwavering love for his mother, Monica (Frances O'Connor). David lives his early years happily with Monica and her husband (Sam Robards, but when their real child awakes from a coma, David is forced to journey out into the world. With the help of a robot named Gigolo Joe (Jude Law), David seeks out a way to become a real boy and discovers the how difficult life can be. Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Ken Leung, Ken Leung, Brendan Gleeson, Robin Williams, Ben Kingsley and Adrian Grenier. Categories: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi. Year: 2001.
Artificial Intelligence: AI
Texan Charles Farmer (Billy Bob Thornton) left the Air Force as a young man to save his family's ranch following the death of his father. Refusing to abandon his dream of traveling to space, Farmer decides to build a rocket in his barn. Despite the FBI placing him under surveillance, Charlie refuses to admit failure and decides to proceed with the launch with the support of his wife (Virginia Madsen) and children. Directed by Michael Polish. With Bruce Dern, Tim Blake Nelson and J.K. Simmons. Categories: Adventure, Drama. Year: 2006.
The Astronaut Farmer
1960s swinger and British secret agent, Austin Powers (Mike Myers), returns to life after being cyrogenically frozen for 30 years in order to battle his arch-nemisis, Dr. Evil (also played by Mike Myers). With Austin permanently stuck in a shagadelic time warp, he'll need the help of his new partner, Vanessa Kensington (Elizabeth Hurley), if he hopes to save the world from Dr. Evil's doomsday device. Directed by Jay Roach. With Michael York, Mimi Rogers, Robert Wagner, Mindy Sterling and Seth Green. Categories: Comedy, Action, Adventure, Crime. Year: 1997.
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
When Dr. Evil (Mike Myers) decides to travel back to 1969 in order to steal Austin Powers' mojo, Austin (also played by Mike Myers) is left powerless. Partnered with his new right-hand woman, Felicity Shagwell (Heather Graham), Austin must go back in time to get his groove back and stop Dr. Evil from destroying the world with a powerful laser. Directed by Jay Roach. With Michael York, Robert Wagner, Rob Lowe, Seth Green, Mindy Sterling and Verne Troyer. Categories: Comedy, Action, Adventure. Year: 1999.
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
During WWII, English aristocrat Lady Sarah Ashley (Nicole Kidman) inherits a large cattle ranch in northern Australia. When local cattle barons plot to steal her land, Sarah reluctantly joins forces with the Drover (Hugh Jackman), a tough Outback cowboy, to drive her 2,000 head of cattle across the country. As they traverse the unforgiving lands of the continent, the Japenese bomb Darwin, engulfing their world in chaos and war. Directed by Baz Luhrmann. With David Wenham. Categories: Adventure, Drama, War, Western. Year: 2008.
Australia
Based on the famous Seventies British television series, this film stars Uma Thurman as Mrs. Emma Peel and Ralph Fiennes as John Steed. The two super-cool secret agents have to stop a villain (Sean Connery) from destroying the world with a climate-changing machine. Mrs. Peel and Mr. Steed have to act fast to foil this plan. Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik. With Jim Broadbent. Categories: Action, Adventure. Year: 1998.
The Avengers
Toorop (Vin Diesel) is a mercenary tasked with escorting a package from Eastern Europe to New York City, through a crumbling, post-apocalyptic landscape. As it turns out, the package is a woman named Aurora (Mélanie Thierry) who carries a genetically modified organism that could spell doom for humanity. Complcating matters is a dangerous cult that wants the organism so that they can produce the next Messiah. Directed by Mathieu Kassovitz. With Michelle Yeoh, Lambert Wilson, Mark Strong and Gérard Depardieu. Categories: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 2008.
Babylon A.D.
Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) travels back to 1955 in a modified Delorean after his friend Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd), an eccentric scientist, is attacked by terrorists. After meeting his parents as teenagers, he accidentally prevents them from meeting and must bring them together or he will never be born. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. With Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover and Thomas F. Wilson. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi. Year: 1985.
Back to the Future
After time-traveling to 2015, Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) returns home and finds that everything has changed. Biff (Thomas F. Wilson) rules Hill Valley and is married to his mother (Lea Thompson). To try to set things right, Marty travels back to 1955 to prevent Biff from changing the future. Once there, he has to explain the situation to a confused Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) and be careful not to interfere with his first trip to the past. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. With Elisabeth Shue. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi. Year: 1989.
Back to the Future Part II
Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) flies back into the Old West to rescue Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) after getting a letter dated from 1885. Once there, Marty has a run-in with the villainous Tannen Gang, shows off the revolver skills he picked up at the 7-Eleven, and finds that Doc has fallen in love. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. With Mary Steenburgen, Thomas F. Wilson, Lea Thompson and Elisabeth Shue. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Western. Year: 1990.
Back to the Future Part III
Batman (George Clooney) and Robin (Chris O'Donnell) team up to stop Mr. Freeze (Arnold Schwarzenegger) from turning Gotham City into a permanent winter wonderland. But first, the dynamic duo must overcome seductive temptress Poison Ivy (Uma Thurman), who turns the pair against one another with her poisonous kiss. Directed by Joel Schumacher. With Alicia Silverstone, Elle Macpherson and Vivica A. Fox. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller. Year: 1997.
Batman & Robin
As a young child, Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) watched helplessly as his parents were gunned down, victims of a petty criminal in corrupt Gotham city. Grown up and hardened by training under the ninja lord Ra's Al-Ghul (Ken Watanabe), Wayne returns to Gotham to become a force of justice: Batman. His first task is dealing with and old friend-turned-foe, Henri Ducard (Liam Neeson), whose League of Shadows intends on driving the Gotham's citizens mad using an exotic poison. Director Christopher Nolan (Memento) returns the series to its dark and serious roots. With Michael Caine, Katie Holmes and Morgan Freeman. Categories: Action, Adventure, Crime, Fantasy, Thriller. Year: 2005.
Batman Begins
As Batman, Bruce Wayne (Val Kilmer) must contend with a pair of his most feared enemies: Two-Face (Tommy Lee Jones) and the Riddler (Jim Carrey), who are determined to destroy the city and discover Batman's true identity. The Caped Crusader must use the help of the lovely Dr. Chase Meridan (Nicole Kidman) and brave young Robin (Chris O'Donnell) to save the city without losing his life or having his secret revealed. Directed by Joel Schumacher. With Michael Gough and Drew Barrymore. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Crime, Romance. Year: 1995.
Batman Forever
In this CGI adaptation of the legenday tale, the mythic warrior Beowulf (Ray Winstone) must battle the demon Grendel (Crispin Glover), who is terrorizing the countryside. Later, Grendel's ruthless and seductive mother (Angelina Jolie) becomes hellbent on revenge and it is up to Beowulf to put an end to the killings. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. With Anthony Hopkins and Robin Wright Penn. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy. Year: 2007.
Beowulf
Chloe (the voice of Drew Barrymore) is a pampered Beverly Hills pet Chihuahua. Her owner is a cosmetics mogul (Jamie Lee Curtis) and Chloe thinks she is too good for the gardener's dog, Papi (the voice of George Lopez). But when her owner's niece (Piper Perabo) takes Chloe on a trip to Mexico and loses her there, only Papi can save her from dognappers. Directed by Raja Gosnell. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance. Year: 2008.
Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Ted "Theodore" Logan (Keanu Reeves) and Bill S. Preston, Esq. (Alex Winter) are in danger of flunking out of high school. But because their garage band, Wyld Stallyons, will one day bring peace on earth, future leaders send the pair a time-traveling telephone booth to help them out. As the duo dial past dates, they round upsome of history's most famous people so they can give a most excellent presentation and keep Ted out of military school. George Carlin plays their guitar-playing guru, Rufus. Directed by Stephen Herek. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi. Year: 1989.
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
The very different lives of Danny Archer (Leonardo DiCaprio), an ex-mercenary, and Solomon Vandy (Djimon Hounsou), a poor African fisherman, converge in the search for a rare and precious pink diamond. While in jail for smuggling, Danny learns that Solomon has hidden the precious stone. Knowing this, he convinces Solomon to trade the diamond in exchange for his assistance in locating his lost family. Aided by an idealistic American journalist, Maddy Bowen (Jennifer Connelly), the two journey through rebel territory in war-torn Sierra Leone in search for the diamond that can dramatically alter both of their lives. Directed by Edward Zwick. With Kagiso Kuypers, Arnold Vosloo, Antony Coleman and Benu Mabhena. Categories: Drama, Thriller. Year: 2006.
Blood Diamond
Directed by Allen Hughes. With Denzel Washington, Mila Kunis, Gary Oldman, Malcolm McDowell, Jennifer Beals and Evan Jones. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama. Year: 2010.
The Book of Eli
Dignan (Owen Wilson) dreams of being an accomplished career criminal. Anthony (Luke Wilson) is trying to put his life back together after a severe bout of exhaustion. Bob (Robert Musgrave) has a car. After a successful bookstore robbery, everything seems to be going according to Dignan's master plan until the three friends hideout at a roadside motel. After a day on the lam, Bob has to go home and Anthony falls in love with the housekeeper. Dignan will have to work fast if he is to impress Mr. Henry (James Caan) and pull off the job of a lifetime. Directed by Wes Anderson. With Lumi Cavazos. Categories: Comedy, Crime, Romance. Year: 1996
Bottle Rocket
Discovered by a fisherman and riddled with bullets, Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) is near death and can remember nothing of his life before his rescue. As he begins to try to rebuild his memory, Bourne soon realizes that he is being hunted and takes off with a woman named Marie (Franka Potente) on a search to find out who he is and why people are out to kill him. Directed by Doug Liman. With Chris Cooper, Clive Owen, Brian Cox, Julia Stiles and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. Categories: Action, Thriller, Mystery, Drama, Adventure. Year: 2002.
The Bourne Identity
When Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) is framed for a botched CIA operation, he and Marie (Franka Potente) must leave the quiet village where they have been living and set out on the road once again. After promising retaliation should anyone from his former life attempt contact, Bourne is forced to resume his life as a trained assassin and eliminate anyone who stands in his way. Directed by Paul Greengrass. With Brian Cox, Julia Stiles and Joan Allen. Categories: Adventure, Mystery, Thriller, Action, Drama. Year: 2004.
The Bourne Supremacy
Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) is back and determined to discover the truth about his past once and for all. Still suffering from amnesia, Bourne teams up with a reporter (Paddy Considine) who has information about the organization that trained him. With the woman he loved murdered, Bourne will stop at nothing to fight his way through a group of highly-trained assassins to finally learn who he really is. Directed by Paul Greengrass. With Edgar Ramirez, Julia Stiles, Brian Cox, David Strathairn, Chris Cooper and Joan Allen. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Thriller. Year: 2007.
The Bourne Ultimatum
World War II, Japan. British prisoners of war, led by the courageous Col. Nicholson (Alec Guinness), are forced to build an enormous railway bridge in the jungles of Asia. As the POWs undertake their backbreaking work, a covert Allied unit prepares to destroy the bridge and halt the Japanese expansion. Directed by David Lean. With William Holden, Jack Hawkins and James Donald. Categories: Adventure, Drama, War, Classic. Year: 1957.
The Bridge on the River Kwai
After losing a foot race, Jesse Aarons (Josh Hutcherson) becomes quick friends with Leslie Burke (AnnaSophia Robb), the new girl who beat him. As the pair spends more time together, they begin to build an imaginary world of monsters, trolls, ogres, and giants of which they are the king and queen. But, when a tragedy occurs, Jesse must use the power of his imagination and their friendship to pull him through. Directed by Gabor Csupo. With Zooey Deschanel and Robert Patrick. Categories: Adventure, Drama, Family. Year: 2007.
Bridge to Terabithia
After his brother is killed by a bear, Kenai (Joaquin Phoenix), a young Inuit hunter, sets off into the forest to seek revenge. But, when the Great Spirits transform him into a bear himself, Kenai is forced to befriend a young cub named Koda (Jeremy Suarez), who is his only chance for changing back into a human. Teaming up with a pair of wisecracking moose (Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas), Kenai and Koda set off for a magical mountain and learn the true meaning of brotherhood. Directed by Aaron Blaise. With D.B. Sweeney, Michael Clarke Duncan and Harold Gould. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Family. Year: 2003.
Brother Bear
After years of ripping off millionaires using elaborate, literary-inspired schemes, Stephen (Mark Ruffalo) and Bloom (Adrien Brody), the world's greatest conmen, decide to take on one final job. Teaming up with a silent weapons expert (Rinko Kikuchi), the Brothers Bloom set their sights on Penelope Stamp (Rachel Weisz), an eccentric heiress who collects hobbies like other people collect stamps. Their plan to swindle Penelope out of $2.5 million during a romantic, around the world adventure is complicated when she and Bloom fall in love. Directed by Rian Johnson. With Robbie Coltrane and Nora Zehetner. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance. Year: 2008.
The Brothers Bloom
After breaking out of a cancer ward, two terminally ill men (Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman) head off on a road trip with a list of things they want to do before they die, including racing cars, eating giant plates of caviar and gambling in Monte Carlo. Directed by Rob Reiner. With Sean Hayes and Rob Morrow. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Crime. Year: 2008.
The Bucket List
Butch (Paul Newman) and Sundance (Robert Redford) are two bank and train robbers who escape to Bolivia when the Wild West becomes too civilized for their liking. Pursued by a posse willing to follow them over land and sea to bring them to justice, these two gang leaders with a flair for the theatrical aren't about to change their ways anytime soon. Directed by George Roy Hill. With Katharine Ross, Strother Martin. Categories: Cult Classics, Adventure, Crime, Western, History. Year: 1969.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
In 1753 Venice, notorious ladies' man Giacomo Casanova (Heath Ledger) enjoys a life of leisure and promiscuity. But, feminist author Francesca Bruni (Sienna Miller), who writes under the name of a man, sets out to reveal his secrets and alert the women of Venice about his deceptive ways. When the two finally come face to face, Casanova falls deeply in love and vows to give up his former life in an effort to win her heart. After learing that Francesca's fiancé Paprizzio (Oliver Platt), who was chosen by her mother, is coming to town, Casanova intercepts him upon arrival and invites him stay at his house, while assuming his identity in an effort to get closer to the woman he loves. Directed by Lasse Hallström. With Jeremy Irons, Helen McCrory, Charlie Cox and Lena Olin. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2005.
Casanova
On his very first outing as a secret agent, James Bond (Daniel Craig) infiltrates a high stakes casino housing the banker to the world's most sinister terrorist organizations. The story begins during James Bond's formative years and reveals how he developed his taste for Aston Martins, martinis and beautiful women. Directed by Martin Campbell. With Eva Green, Judi Dench and Caterina Murino. Categories: Action, Adventure, Thriller, James Bond. Year: 2006.
Casino Royale
After a plane crash leaves FedEx executive Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks) alone on a deserted island, he must start a new life and learn to provide himself with food and shelter. As the isolation wears upon him, Noland strikes up a friendship with a volleyball name Wilson, who washed up on the beach with some other FedEx packages. Noland eventually masters the island, but the thought of living alone without his fiancée (Helen Hunt) for the rest of his life forces him to take a chance on the open water and leads to his return to civilization. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. Categories: Adventure, Drama. Year: 2000.
Cast Away
Charlie Bucket (Freddie Highmore) dreams about chocolate. Unfortunately, his family is poor and unable to afford the delicious treats put out by the Wonka chocolate factories. When Willy Wonka (Johnny Depp) opens a contest involving five golden tickets hidden in five ordinary chocolate bars, adventure awaits for Charlie and the four other children lucky enough to find a ticket that allows them to enter Wonka's wacky world. Directed by Tim Burton. With David Kelly, Helena Bonham Carter and Christopher Lee. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2005.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
When software mogul Eric Knox (Sam Rockwell) is kidnapped, Natalie (Cameron Diaz), Dylan (Drew Barrymore) and Alex (Lucy Liu), three beautiful private detectives, are tasked with the case by their mysterious boss Charlie (John Forsythe), whom they only speak to over an intercom. Aided by their handler Bosley (Bill Murray), these wild women use their patented mix of martial arts, disguises and playful hijinks to track down the culprits and make them pay. Directed by McG. With Kelly Lynch, Tim Curry, Crispin Glover, Luke Wilson, Matt LeBlanc and Tom Green. Categories:Action, Adventure, Comedy, Thriller, Based on a TV Series. Year: 2000.
Charlie's Angels
When two titanium rings that hold the names of everyone in the witness protection program go missing, Natalie (Cameron Diaz), Dylan (Drew Barrymore) and Alex (Lucy Liu) go undercover to locate the rings and find out who has been offing the witnesses. With Bosley's (Bernie Mac) help, the Angels track the case from Mongolia to the sunny beaches of California, and end up coming face-to-face with Madison Lee (Demi Moore), a former Angel who has a vendetta against Charlie (John Forsythe), the Angels' mysterious boss. Directed by McG. With Crispin Glover, Shia LaBeouf, Justin Theroux, Luke Wilson and Matt LeBlanc. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Thriller, Based on a TV Series. Year: 2003.
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Tom (Steve Martin) and Kate Baker (Bonnie Hunt) travel with their twelve children on a vacation to the serene and picturesque Lake Winnetka. While the retreat is meant to be a time for relaxation and family bonding, it soon turns into a cutthroat competition between the Bakers and the over-achieving Murtaughs, headed by Tom's long-time rival, Jimmy (Eugene Levy). Directed by Adam Shankman. With Hilary Duff, Piper Perabo, Carmen Electra and Tom Welling. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Family. Year: 2005.
Cheaper by the Dozen 2
In a world where humans have lost the ability to reproduce, chaos reigns as the world comes to grips with the likelihood of its own extinction. When the first woman to successfully become pregnant in 27 years is found, a disillusioned former activist (Clive Owen) is asked to help transport her to a hidden sanctuary, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind. With Julianne Moore, Michael Caine and Claire-Hope Ashitey. Categories: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 2006.
Children of Men
Finding themselves pulled back into the land of Narnia, where over a thousand years have passed since their last visit, the Pevensie siblings are once again enlisted to help the magical creatures of Narnia fight against an evil king. With Aslan's (Liam Neeson) guidance, the children seek to place the kingdom's rightful heir, Prince Caspian (Ben Barnes), upon his throne. Directed by Andrew Adamson. With Tilda Swinton, William Moseley, Georgie Henley, Anna Popplewell, Skandar Keynes and Peter Dinklage. Categories: Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2008.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
In a tale based on the classic CS Lewis novel, four children from London are sent to a country home for protection during WWII. There they find a magic wardrobe which leads to the mystical land of Narnia, where woodland animals talk and mythological creatures roam the hills. But, Narnia has fallen under the icy rule of the White Witch (Tilda Swinton), and it is up to the children and a lion named Aslan to defeat her in a great battle between good and evil. Directed by Andrew Adamson. With Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell and Liam Neeson. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2005.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Directed by Paul Weitz. With Chris Massoglia, John C. Reilly, Ray Stevenson, Jessica Carlson, Willem Dafoe, Patrick Fugit, Salma Hayek, Ken Watanabe, Josh Hutcherson and Jane Krakowski. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror. Year: 2009.
Cirque du Freak: The Vampire'Assistant
The City of Ember was built to house a community of humans beneath the Earth's surface for two centuries. As the 200th year approaches, the massive generator that powers the city is beginning to fail and the residents fear they will be trapped in total darkness. To save the people of Ember, Lina Mayfleet (Saoirse Ronan) and Doon Harrow (Harry Treadaway), two adventurous teenagers, search for clues that will reveal why the city was created and help their friends and family escape before it is too late. Directed by Gil Kenan. With Bill Murray, Tim Robbins, Mackenzie Crook, Toby Jones and Marianne Jean-Baptiste. Categories: Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2008.
City of Ember
Gabe Walker (Sylvester Stallone) is a mountaineering expert assisting on an emergency rescue mission high in the mountains. When Gabe discovers that the people sending the distress signal are in fact a group of terrorists trying to recover a hundred million dollars, he must use all his skill in order to take them down before they kill any more innocent victims. Directed by Renny Harlin. With John Lithgow, Michael Rooker, Janine Turner and Caroline Goodall. Categories: Action, Adventure, Thriller. Year: 1993.
Cliffhanger
After witnessing a UFO, Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfuss) becomes obsessed with the strange visions and musical tones that continually run through his mind. Shaken by the experience and dealing with a the strain on his marriage, Roy sets out to find others with similar experiences. During his search he meets a woman who has lost her son and researcher preparing for the alien's arrival. Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Teri Garr and Lance Henriksen. Categories: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi. Year: 1977.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Colonel John Matrix (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is a retired Special Forces Commando who lives the peaceful life in the mountains with his daughter Jenny (Alyssa Milano). Jenny is soon kidnapped and held for ransom as part of coup d’etat scheme. The kidnappers detain Jenny, hoping to coerce Matrix to assassinate a Latin American president so that an old dictator can return to power. Will Matrix be able to follow the clues to his daughter or will he fail and be killed by the kidnappers as well? Directed By Mark L. Lester. With Rae Dawn Chong, Dan Hedaya, David Patrick Kelly, James Olson, Vernon Wells, Bill Duke and Gary Cervantes. Categories: Action, Adventure. Year: 1985.
Commando
Conan (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is a barbarian warrior roaming the land with his band of adventurers. When the evil Queen Taramis (Sarah Douglas) asks Conan to rescue her kidnapped daughter Princess Jehnna (Olivia d'Abo), Conan agrees in the hope that Taramis will be able to reanimate his dead lover. But, when things do not go as planned, he learns that the dark magic of this tyrannical queen cannot be trusted. Directed by Richard Fleischer. With Grace Jones, Wilt Chamberlain and Tracey Walter. Categories: Cult Classics, Action, Fantasy, Adventure. Year: 1984.
Conan the Destroyer
A mysterious disaster deep in the Congo sends primatologist Peter Elliot (Dylan Walsh), Travicom Project Supervisor Karen Ross (Laura Linney) and a team of scientists out into the African jungle looking for answers. What they find is a mythical city containing priceless diamonds and a group of hyper-intelligent killer gorillas who try their best to prevent anyone from leaving the Congo alive. Directed by Frank Marshall. With Ernie Hudson, Tim Curry and Grant Heslov. Categories: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi. Year: 1995.
Congo
When geologists discover that the Earth's core will soon stop spinning, hysteria and panic sweeps over the globe. In order to prevent disaster, a team of scientists, including Aaron Eckhart, Bruce Greenwood and Hilary Swank), is assembled to detonate a nuclear device deep within the center of the Earth to restart its rotation. Directed by Jon Amiel. With Stanley Tucci, Delroy Lindo, DJ Qualls and Alfre Woodard. Categories: Drama, Sci-Fi, Action, Thriller. Year: 2003.
The Core
Facing a Chinese mobster who has stolen his heart and replaced it with an electronic device, hitman Chev Chelios (Jason Statham) races through the streets of LA in high speed pursuit. Needing regular jolts of electricty to keep his blood pumping, Chelios must track down his enemy before he runs out of juice. Directed by Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor. With Amy Smart, Bai Ling, Corey Haim, Efren Ramirez, Glenn Howerton and Dwight Yoakam. Categories: Action. Year: 2009.
Crank 2: High Voltage
The delicate power balance between the king (Yun-Fat Chow) and queen (Li Gong) of the Tang Dynasty becomes unstable as the king stuggles to control his empire and his family. The ailing queen has been carrying on an illicit affair with her stepson while the king works on an insidious plot. As the Chong Yang Festival commences, a revolt ensues, spilling blood all over the golden blossoms of the Imperial Palace. Directed by Yimou Zhang. With Ye Liu, Jin Chen, Jay Chou, Junjie Qin and Man Li. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance, Foreign Film. Year: 2006.
Curse of the Golden Flower
Lt. John Dunbar (Kevin Costner) becomes a hero when he accidentally leads Union troops to victory in a key battle. Requesting assignment on the Western front, he finds himself sole guardian of an abandoned military outpost. There, he befriends a lonely wolf and a local Indian tribe, whose ways he grows to respect and adopt as their culture and lives are threatened by U.S. encroachment on their territories. An epic tale of the American West as it once was. Directed by Kevin Costner. With Mary McDonnell and Graham Greene. Categories: Adventure, Drama, Western. Year: 1990.
Dances with Wolves
Francis (Owen Wilson), Peter (Adrien Brody) and Jack (Jason Schwartzman), three brothers who have not spoken to each other in a year, hop aboard a train for a spiritual quest across India that they hope will help them reconnect with one another. After a series of quarrels fueled by mistrust and over-the-counter pain killers, Peter and Jack discover that Francis is secretly taking them to locate their estranged mother (Anjelica Huston), who has joined a convent. Later, abandoned by their train, the brothers find themselves lost in the middle of the desert and face a life and death situation that will decide the direction of the rest of their jouney. Directed by Wes Anderson. With Amara Karan and Bill Murray. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Drama. Year: 2007.
The Darjeeling Limited
Climatologist Jack Hall (Dennis Quaid) works to save the world from the effects of global warming while also trying to get to his son, Sam (Jake Gyllenhaal), who is trapped in New York City. As super storms begin to appear across the globe, it becomes evident that the earth is entering its next ice age and humanities only hope is to head south. Directed by Roland Emmerich. With Sela Ward, Emmy Rossum and Ian Holm. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 2004.
The Day After Tomorrow
A group of medical students on a ski vacation are confronted with a menace they never imagined - Nazi zombies. One of the students, a horror movie junkie (Jeppe Laursen) points out all the flaws in the zombies' approach, but the others are terrified. Directed by Tommy Wirkola. With Stig Frode Henriksen, Charlotte Frogner, Vegar Hoel, Evy Kasseth Røsten, and Ørjan Gamst. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Horror. Year: 2009.
Dead Snow
When overcrowding pushes the US penal system to its breaking point, the Weyland Corporation takes over, seeing an opportunity to create new televised sport. Using expendable inmates as drivers, Warden Hennessey (Joan Allen) organizes a violent, high-speed race through a brutal course where only the winner survives. Former NASCAR champion Jensen Ames (Jason Statham) is chosen to headline their main event, but with only six weeks left on his sentence, he wants nothing to do with the race. Backed into a corner, Ames jumps behind the wheel of a monster car outfitted with deadly weapons in a winner take all battle to the death. Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson. With Ian McShane, Tyrese Gibson, Natalie Martinez and Max Ryan. Categories: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 2008.
Death Race
In the land of Jhamora, the winged Nohrin and the terrestrial Lockni have a long-standing feud rising from their mutual prejudices. When Delgo (Freddie Prinze Jr.), a rebellious Lockni teenager, forms an unlikely friendship with Kyla (Jennifer Love Hewitt), the spunky Nohrin Princess, hostilities between the two peoples escalate. With war imminent, Sedessa (Anne Bancroft), an exiled Empress, sets out to reclaim her rule with the help of a Raius (Malcolm McDowell), a devious traitor to the throne, and two bumbling servants (Eric Idle). After Empress Sedessa kidnaps Princess Kyla and frames Delgo for the crime, Delgo and his best friend, Filo (Chris Kattan), must put aside their differences to join forces with Bogardus (Val Kilmer), a tough Nohrin General. Directed by Marc F. Adler and Jason Maurer. With Kelly Ripa, Michael Clarke Duncan, Louis Gossett Jr. and Burt Reynolds. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance. Year: 2008.
Delgo
Outdoorsman Lewis Medlock (Burt Reynolds) takes his city friends (Jon Voight, Ned Beatty and Ronny Cox) on a canoe trip down the Cahulawassee River. Intent on seeing the land before it's flooded by a new dam, the group travels deep into the rugged back country. What starts out as a good time ends up being a life altering experience as the unfriendly locals become more and more of a threat. Directed by John Boorman. Categories: Adventure, Drama, Thriller. 1972.
Deliverance
Three lazy, dimwitted Army reservists (Larry The Cable Guy, Bill Engvall and DJ Qualls) are forced into action when their unit is sent to Iraq. But, when they are mistakenly dropped in Mexico, the oblivious trio sets to complete their mission, and ends up saving a Mexican village from a band of corrupt Federales. Directed by C.B. Harding. With Keith David. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy. Year: 2007.
Delta Farce
One year after a tragic accident, a group of female friends set out on an outdoor adventure. Deep below the earth's surface, disaster strikes and the women are trapped in an undocumented cave. As emotions rise and friendships begin to disintegrate, things go from bad to worse when they are attacked by a group of terrifying, blood-thirsty creatures. Directed by Neil Marshall. With Shauna Macdonald and Natalie Jackson Mendoza. Categories: Adventure, Horror, Thriller. Year: 2005.
The Descent
James Bond (Sean Connery) is a bold and daring British secret agent who never fails. After a fortune in diamonds is stolen from a South African mine, Bond goes undercover as a diamond smuggler to find the criminals. When his arch-enemy, Ernst Stavro Blofeld (Charles Gray), turns out to be the mastermind, Bond is determined to bring him down for good. Directed by Guy Hamilton. With Jill St. John, Lana Wood and Jimmy Dean. Categories: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, James Bond. Year: 1971.
Diamonds Are Forever
It's Christmas time again and New York City policeman John McClaine (Bruce Willis) is caught in the middle of another hostage situation. This time, he must stop an elite commando unit from kidnapping a big-time drug dealer and taking him to the Caribbean. And, he has to do it before his wife's plane, which has been circling overhead, runs out of fuel. Directed by Renny Harlin. With Bonnie Bedelia, William Atherton, William Sadler, John Amos, Dennis Franz, Art Evans and Fred Dalton Thompson. Categories: Action, Adventure, Thriller. Year: 1990.
Die Hard 2
Bethany Sloane (Linda Fiorentino), an abortion clinic worker who happens to be the last descendant of Jesus Christ, is called upon to save humanity from two fallen angels (Ben Affleck and Matt Damon) who have found a loophole that will send them back to heaven, and thus end all of existence. Initially skeptical and reluctant, Bethany eventually accepts her destiny and is aided in her quest by two unlikely prophets, Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith), Rufus (Chris Rock), the 13th apostle, and Serendipity (Salma Hayek), a vivacious muse. Standing is Bethany's way is Azrael (Jason Lee), a demon with a personal vendetta against God. Directed by Kevin Smith. With Alan Rickman, Janeane Garofalo, George Carlin and Alanis Morissette. Categories: Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance. Year: 1999.
Dogma
When a fellow British Intelligence agent is killed, James Bond (Sean Connery) travels to the West Indies to find out why. There, he finds a mysterious scientist, Dr. No (Joseph Wiseman), who is hatching a terrifying plot that only Bond can foil. Directed by Terence Young. With Ursula Andress, Jack Lord and Lois Maxwell. Categories: Action, Adventure, Thriller, James Bond. Year: 1962.
Dr. No
Based on the popular series of Dragonball fantasy novels, Dragonball Evolution tells the story of Goku (Justin Chatwin), whose grandfather (Randall Duk Kim) tells him to seek out Master Roshi (Yun-Fat Chow) and find the seven magical orbs that give their owner the power to rule the world. Goku and Master Roshi rush to find the dragonballs before the evil Lord Piccolo (James Marsters) gets them. Directed by James Wong. With Emmy Rossum and Jamie Chung and. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 2009.
Dragonball Evolution
Bo (Seann William Scott) and Luke Duke (Johnny Knoxville) race to save the family farm from destruction by Hazzard county's corrupt commissioner, Boss Hogg (Burt Reynolds). With help from the beautiful Daisy (Jessica Simpson) and Uncle Jesse (Willie Nelson), the boys tear off in their 1969 Dodge Charger, always managing to keep one step ahead of Sheriff Coltrane (M.C. Gainey) and one step behind sanity. Directed by Jay Chandrasekhar. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy. Year: 2005.
The Dukes of Hazzard
In 10191, the desert planet Dune has been taken over by the Harkonnens in order to obtain the precious spice that lies beneath the planet's sands. Paul Atreides (Kyle MacLachlan), a warrior messiah, leads the native inhabitants of Dune in an uprising against their evil rulers, battling giant man-eating worms and learning to use a supernatural power. Directed by David Lynch. With Virginia Madsen, Jürgen Prochnow, Patrick Stewart and Sting. Categories: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy. Year: 1984.
Dune
Directed by Dennis Hopper. With Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson and Peter Fonda. Categories: Adventure, Crime, Drama. Year: 1969.
Easy Rider
After an Antarctic expedition with Dr. Davis McClaren (Bruce Greenwood), sled dog trainer Jerry Shepherd (Paul Walker) has to leave the icy continent without his animal friends in order to escape from a massive snow storm. When a rescue mission is called off, the dogs are left alone for six months. While Jerry tries to find a sponsor for another rescue mission, his dogs fight for survival. Directed by Frank Marshall. With Jason Biggs, Moon Bloodgood and Wendy Crewson. Categories: Adventure, Drama, Family. Year: 2006.
Eight Below
Elektra (Jennifer Garner) is a mystical warrior combining incredibly physical strength with a supernatural ability to tell the future. An assassin by trade, she abandons the protection of her master Kirigi (Will Yun Lee) and begins a bitter struggle to protect her two latest targets, Mark Miller (Goran Visnjic) and his young daughter Abby (Kirsten Prout), from the warriors trying to kill them. Directed by Rob Bowman. With Terence Stamp and Bob Sapp. Categories: Action, Adventure, Crime, Fantasy, Thriller. Year: 2005.
Elektra
In the fairytale world of Frell, Ella (Anne Hathaway), beautiful young woman, is forced by a magical spell to obey every command she is given. Tired of being taken advantage of by her cruel stepmother (Joanna Lumley) and wicked stepsisters (Lucy Punch and Jennifer Higham), Ella sets out to find Lucinda (Vivica A. Fox), the fairy who originally cast the spell. Helping Ella along the way is Slannen (Aidan McArdle), an elf who wants to be a lawyer, and Prince Charmont (Hugh Dancy), whom Ella falls in love with at first sight. To free herself from her burden and live the life she wants, Ella must outwit ogres and giants and find the strength that has always hidden inside her. Directed by Tommy O'Haver. With Cary Elwes, Minnie Driver, Eric Idle and Steve Coogan. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Adventure, Family. Year: 2004.
Ella Enchanted
When a fairytale princess (Amy Adams) is transported into modern day New York City by an evil queen (Susan Sarandon), she begins to change her views on life and love after meeting a handsome lawyer (Patrick Dempsey). Banished from her magical, animated home, the princess is followed by her equally unprepared prince (James Marsden), who hopes to save his damsel from the dangers of the real world. Directed by Kevin Lima. With Timothy Spall and Rachel Covey. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2007.
Enchanted
When four troubled orphans (Kal Penn, Adam Campbell, Jayma Mays and Faune A. Chambers) escape from Willy Wonka's (Crispin Glover) wacky chocolate factory, they are transported to the wonderful land of Gnarnia after stumbling upon an enchanted wardrobe. There, they battle pirates, meet student wizards and team up with a group of mutants and a mischievous beaver in an attempt to defeat the evil White Bitch. Directed by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer. Categories: Adventure, Comedy. Year: 2007.
Epic Movie
In the land of Alagaesia, orphan farm boy Eragon (Ed Speleers) discovers a mysterious blue stone that turns out to be a dragon's egg. When the dragon Saphira (voiced by Rachel Weisz) is born, Eragon learns that he is the dragon rider of ancient prophesy meant to set his people free from the evil King Galbatorix (John Malkovich). With Saphira and his wise mentor, Brom (Jeremy Irons), at his side, Eragon learns magic, swordfighting and dragon-riding in his quest to fulfill his destiny. Directed by Stefen Fangmeier. With Sienna Guillory, Robert Carlyle and Djimon Hounsou. Categories: Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2006.
Eragon
Directed by David Mandel. With Jacob Pitts, Travis Wester, Scott Mechlowicz, Michelle Trachtenberg, Jessica Boehrs and Kristin Kreuk. Categories: Comedy, Adventure. Year: 2004.
EuroTrip
Directed by Kirk Jones. With Robert De Niro, Sam Rockwell, Drew Barrymore, Kate Beckinsale and Damian Young. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Drama. Year: 2009.
Everybody's Fine
In an effort to help Babe Ruth (Brian Dennehy) and the Yankees win the 1932 World Series, Yankee Irving (Jake T. Austin) tries to recover the Babe's stolen bat and clear his smeared name. After discovering that the bat can talk, Yankee and his new pal must overcome staggering odds to complete their thousand-mile journey. Directed by Christopher Reeve. With Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, William H. Macy, Raven-Symoné, Richard Kind, Joe Torre, Rob Reiner and Mandy Patinkin. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Sports, Family. Year: 2006.
Everyone's Hero
Arthur (Nigel Terry) is a legendary hero destined to be king. Wielding the mythical sword Excalibur, Arthur must rely on the counsel of the wise wizard Merlin (Nicol Williamson) to protect him against the force of his evil sister, Morgana (Helen Mirren), and their wicked son, Mordred (Robert Addie), born of incest and magic. Directed by John Boorman. With Gabriel Byrne, Nicholas Clay, Paul Geoffrey, Patrick Stewart and Liam Neeson. Categories: Adventure, Fantasy. Year: 1981.
Excalibur
When terrorists hijack an airplane flying to Washington, D.C., intelligence expert David Grant (Kurt Russell) convinces the military to let him accompany a crew of soldiers boarding the plane in mid-air and rescue its passengers. When the team discovers a bomb aboard, Grant must race against time to subdue the terrorists and dismantle the explosives. Directed by Stuart Baird. With Steven Seagal, Halle Berry, John Leguizamo, Oliver Platt and Joe Morton. Categories: Politics, Action, Adventure, Thriller. Year: 1996.
Executive Decision
After World War II, Father Merrin (Stellan Skarsgård) wanders aimlessly through the world, having lost his faith in God after witnessing the atrocities of battle. Asked to help recover a lost artifact from an excavated church in Africa, he comes in contact with an evil far beyond his imagination. Directed by Renny Harlin. With Izabella Scorupco, James D'Arcy, Ben Cross and James Bellamy. Categories: Horror, Action, Adventure, Thriller. Year: 2004.
Exorcist: The Beginning
Unable to deal with the suspense any longer, Eric (Sam Huntington), Linus (Chris Marquette), Hutch (Dan Fogler), Zoe (Kristen Bell) and Windows (Jay Baruchel), five huge Star Wars fans and best friends, set out on a cross-country road trip in order to infiltrate Skywalker Ranch and steal an early print of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Along the way, they run into William Shatner, Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), some obsessed Trekkies and a gang of unruly bikers. Directed by Kyle Newman. With Jaime King, Craig Robinson, Seth Rogen, Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Ethan Suplee and Billy Dee Williams. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama. Year: 2008.
Fanboys
After a freak accident in space, four astronauts are hit by cosmic radiation so intense that it mutates them into super powerful beings, outwardly normal but possessing incredible abilities. Realizing that their new powers could be used for good, they prepare themselves to challenge the evil Doctor Victor Von Doom (Julian McMahon) in a struggle for the survival of the world. Directed by Tim Story. With Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans and Michael Chiklis. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, New York. Year: 2005.
Fantastic Four
When the Silver Surfer (voiced by Laurence Fishburne) comes to Earth, wreaking havoc around the globe to prepare it for destruction, the Fantastic Four learn that they aren't the only super-powered beings in the universe. As Reed (Ioan Gruffudd), Sue (Jessica Alba), Johnny (Chris Evans) and Ben (Michael Chiklis) work to unravel the mystery of the Silver Surfer, they are confronted with the surprising return of their mortal enemy, Dr. Doom (Julian McMahon). Directed by Tim Story. Categories: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Based on a Comic. Year: 2007.
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Directed by Wes Anderson. With George Clooney, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Meryl Streep and Owen Wilson. Categories: Adventure, Animation, Comedy. Year: 2009.
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Renegade journalist Raoul Duke (Johnny Depp) and his Samoan lawyer, Dr. Gonzo (Benicio Del Toro), drive from LA to Las Vegas fuelled by a trunk full of illegal drugs. As Duke covers a convention on drug abuse and a motorcycle race in the desert, the pair sinks deeper and deeper into a frightening psychedelic haze while searching for the American dream. Directed by Terry Gilliam. With Tobey Maguire, Ellen Barkin, Gary Busey, Christina Ricci, Mark Harmon and Cameron Diaz. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Cult Classics, Based on a Novel. Year: 1998.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
When the future of humanity is threatened by a mysterious evil force, taxi driver Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis) becomes a reluctant hero when Leeloo (Milla Jovovich), a beautiful alien who holds the key to Earth's survival, falls through the roof of his cab. With Leeloo's help, Korben, an ex-soldier, tracks down five magic stones and fights off Mr. Zorg (Gary Oldman) and a legion of extraterrestrial mercenaries. Directed by Luc Besson. With Ian Holm, Chris Tucker and Tommy 'Tiny' Lister. Categories: Action, Adventure, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 1997.
The Fifth Element
Dr. Aki Ross (Ming-Na) is a scientist struggling to combat an invasion of mysterious aliens trying to wipe out life on Earth. Working with her friend Grey Edwards (Alec Baldwin), leader of a deadly military unit, she must contend with the actions of the barbaric General Hein (James Woods) as he tries to destroy the alien presence once and for all, even if it means the destruction of our planet. Directed by Hironobu Sakaguchi and Moto Sakakibara. With Ving Rhames, Steve Buscemi, Donald Sutherland and Jean Simmons. Categories: Fantasy, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Action, Animation. Year: 2001.
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
Directed by Ted Kotcheff. With Sylvester Stallone, Brian Dennehy and Bill McKinney. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller. Year: 1982.
First Blood
After a plane crashes during a sand storm, a group of oil workers and military personnel are stranded in the Sahara desert. While the captain (James Stewart) and his men struggle to survive the boiling sun with dwindling food and water reserves, a German model aircraft designer (Hardy Krüger) convinces the crew to try to build an aircraft out of the wreckage. With Richard Attenborough, Peter Finch and Ernest Borgnine. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama. Year: 1965.
The Flight of the Phoenix
Nat (Trevor Gagnon), I.Q. (Philip Bolden) and Scooter (David Gore), three young houseflies, set out to become the first insects in space. Inspired by Nat's Grandpa's (Christopher Lloyd) stories of sneaking aboard Amelia Earhart's airplane, the best friends stowaway on the Apollo 11 rocket before its flight to the moon. But, when the ship's engine begins to malfunction, it's up to Nat and his pals to fix the problem so the crew can complete its mission. Directed by Ben Stassen. With Tim Curry, Robert Patrick, Kelly Ripa, Buzz Aldrin, Nicollette Sheridan and Ed Begley Jr.. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Family. Year: 2008.
Fly Me to the Moon
Jason (Jesse James) and Kyle (Reiley McClendon) are best friends from very different families. They have the adventure of a lifetime when they sneak aboard an interesting plane parked at a local airport, then are forced to hide onboard when it turns out that it is owned by the Mafia. Soon, they are airborne over the Arizona desert. When they discover a bomb in the luggage hold, they rush out to alert the crew and passengers, but everyone has bailed out. So they have to take the controls themselves, but this is only the beginning of their troubles. Directed by Rocco DeVilliers. With Tom Sizemore, Stephen Baldwin, Jennifer Slimko and J. Todd Adams. Categories: Adventure. Year: 2008.
The Flyboys
Just as Tess Finnegan (Kate Hudson) believes she has her life back on track after her separation, he estranged, treasure-hunting husband, Ben "Finn" Finnegan (Matthew McConaughey), reappears, revealing that he has discovered a vital clue to the whereabouts of the legendary 18th century Queen's Dowry. By smooth-talking Tess's new boss, billionaire Nigel Honeycutt (Donald Sutherland), and his pampered daughter, Gemma (Alexis Dziena), Finn convinces them to join him in pursuit of the treasure using Honeycutt's yacht. As Tess tries to fight back old feelings, the crew realizes they will have to outmanuever the competition if they hope to secure the ultimate prize. Directed by Andy Tennant. With Ewen Bremner and Ray Winstone. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance. Year: 2008.
Fool's Gold
When a spy ship sinks at sea, James Bond (Roger Moore), the dashing British secret agent, is sent to recover a valuable encryption device from the wreckage of the ship. With the Soviet military desperate to get their hands on the equipment, Bond must find the device before the Soviets use it to take over the entire British navy. Directed by John Glen. With Lynn-Holly Johnson, Carole Bouquet and Julian Glover. Categories: Action, Adventure, Thriller, James Bond. Year: 1981.
For Your Eyes Only
While hunting down bootleg DVDs in a Chinatown pawnshop, Jason (Michael Angarano), an American teenager obsessed with kung fu movies, is transported back to ancient China after stumbling upon the stick weapon of the Monkey King, a legendary sage and warrior. Once there, Jason joins up with a band of martial arts masters, including Lu Yan (Jackie Chan) and Silent Monk (Jet Li), in order to free the Monkey King, who has been imprisoned by the evil Jade Warlord (Collin Chou). Directed by Rob Minkoff. With Yifei Liu and Bingbing Li. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy. Year: 2008.
The Forbidden Kingdom
When James Bond (Sean Connery) travels to Istanbul to purchase a Russian cipher machine from a renegade Russian agent, he unwittingly falls into a trap set by members of an international terrorist outfit to avenge their comrade Dr. No. Directed by Terence Young. With Daniela Bianchi, Pedro Armendariz, Lotte Lenya, Robert Shaw and Bernard Lee. Categories: Action, Adventure, Thriller, James Bond. Year: 1963.
From Russia with Love
This is the movie that asks the question: What would it be like if the government were able to train guinea pigs to be secret agents? Penélope Cruz, Sam Rockwell, Nicolas Cage and others provide the voices for a group of high-IQ talking computer-generated guinea pigs that are specially trained to save humanity from a villain's plot to take over the world. The movie is in a 3-D digital format. Directed by Hoyt Yeatman. With Tracy Morgan, Will Arnett, Bill Nighy, and Zach Galifianakis and. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy. Year: 2009.
G-Force
Dennis Quaid stars as the head of a secret army unit that fights terrorism. Based on the popular animated television series, it tells the story of the unit's fight against a shadowy crime organization headed by a Scottish arms dealer (Christopher Eccleston). Sienna Miller and Rachel Nichols are among the well-toned crime fighters. Directed by Stephen Sommers. With Channing Tatum and Marlon Wayans. Categories: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 2009.
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
When an alien species visits Earth looking for help, they know who to call: the stars of Galaxy Quest, a once popular TV show whose cast now appears at science fiction conventions. Thinking that the Galaxy Quest stars are actually intergalactic heroes, the aliens recruit the group of washed-up actors to save their world from invasion. Directed by Dean Parisot. With Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell and Daryl Mitchell. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi. Year: 1999.
Galaxy Quest
On his 48th birthday, bored billionaire Nicholas Van Orton (Michael Douglas) receives an unusual gift from his brother, Conrad (Sean Penn): an invitation to a high-stakes game with mysterious, unknown rules. Once signed up, Nicholas enters a personally-tailored, all-encompassing experience, and is soon unable to distinguish between what is real and what is an illusion. Directed by David Fincher. With Deborah Kara Unger and James Rebhorn. Categories: Thriller, Action, Adventure, Mystery. Year: 1997.
The Game
Maximus (Russell Crowe), a once highly respected Roman general, is betrayed and put into slavery by Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix), the son of the recently deceased emperor. Once in captivity, Maximus trains to be a gladiator and fights in battles staged at the Coliseum. The former general's fame grows as he wins battle after battle, but his true motivation is to avenge the murder of his wife and son by killing Commodus and returning the government of Rome its people. Directed by Ridley Scott. With Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris and Djimon Hounsou. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama, History. Year: 2000.
Gladiator
Charlie Chaplin directs and stars as the Little Tramp, his lovable loner with dirt in his pockets and a heart made of gold. Setting out into Alaska as a gold prospector, the Tramp meets a strange cast of characters including Big Jim McKay (Mack Swain), Black Larsen (Tom Murray) and the alluring Georgia (Georgia Hale) who he pursues with his trademark humor and unflagging optimism. With Jack Adams and Henry Bergman. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Romance, Classic, Silent Film. Year: 1925.
The Gold Rush
After learning of an extraordinary particle capable of uniting the universe, young Lyra Belacqua (Dakota Blue Richards) journeys to the Artic North to save her best friend and other kidnapped children from a mysterious organization. To succeed in her quest, Lyra must seek aid from mysterious clans and powerful armored polar bears and embrace her destiny of saving the world. Directed by Chris Weitz. With Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2007.
The Golden Compass
When a Russian General (Gottfried John) steals the space weapon Goldeneye, James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) must team up with Natalya Siminova (Izabella Scorupco), a scientist who helped create the weapon. Together they take on the beautiful killer Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen) and Alec Trevelyan (Sean Bean), a rogue British agent out for revenge. Directed by Martin Campbell. With Judi Dench and Alan Cumming. Categories: Action, Adventure, Thriller, James Bond. Year: 1995.
GoldenEye
Hot on the trail of international gold dealer Auric Goldfinger (Gert Frobe), James Bond (Sean Connery) uncovers a maniacal plot to contaminate the U.S. gold reserves at Fort Knox. Racing to beat the clock, Bond must take down the mastermind Goldfinger and prevent the economic collapse of the entire western world. Directed by Guy Hamilton. With Honor Blackman, Shirley Eaton and Bernard Lee. Categories: Action, Thriller, Adventure, James Bond. Year: 1964.
Goldfinger
Against the backdrop of the Civil War, three men search for a fortune in gold buried in an unmarked grave. Blondie (Clint Eastwood) is a wandering gunman who fights with honor and a quick trigger, Angel Eyes (Lee Van Cleef) is a hitman who never misses his mark, and Tuco (Eli Wallach) is a Mexican bandit who only looks out for himself. Each man holds a clue to the gold's exact location, but none can find it on his own. Directed by Sergio Leone. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama, Western. Year: 1966.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
A group of POWs work out a complicated plan to escape from their heavily guarded and reportedly escape-proof prison camp. Squadron Leader Roger Bartlett (Richard Attenborough) organizes the men, Hendley (James Garner) scrounges for hard to find contraband and Danny Velinski (Charles Bronson) is in charge of the digging. Capt. Hilts (Steve McQueen) keeps everything cool and pulls off one of the most famous motorcycle chases of all time. Directed by John Sturges. With James Donald, Donald Pleasence and James Coburn. Categories: Adventure, War, Action, Drama. Year: 1963.
The Great Escape
Ben Randall (Kevin Costner), a legendary rescue swimmer, is sent to teach an elite Coast Guard training program after an accident takes the lives of his crew. Struggling with the lose of his team, Randall is reluctant at first, but soon throws himself into creating a brutal, unorthodox training program. Along the way, he encounters Jake Fischer (Ashton Kutcher), a cocky former swim champ, and after some initial difficulty becomes the young man's mentor, preparing him for his first solo mission. Directed by Andrew Davis. With Sela Ward and Melissa Sagemiller. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama. Year: 2006.
The Guardian
On their way to Amsterdam for a smoke-filled European vacation, Harold (John Cho) and Kumar (Kal Penn) find themselves mistaken for terrorists when they try to smuggle a bong aboard the flight. Briefly detained at Guantanamo Bay, the friends manage to escape and struggle to outrun the Department of Homeland Security as they make their way home. But, as they travel from Miami to Texas, the pair once again meet up with an out-of-his-mind Neil Patrick Harris and accidentally stumble onto the ranch of President George W. Bush. Directed by Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg. With Rob Corddry, Paula Garcés and Ed Helms. Categories: Adventure, Comedy. Year: 2008.
Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
Getting fast food is supposed to be easy. But, when Harold (John Cho) and Kumar (Kal Penn), two stoner roommates, set out on a late-night run to White Castle, they find themselves in a series of life changing adventures that include riding a cheetah and getting their car stolen by Doogie Howser (Neil Patrick Harris). Directed by Danny Leiner. With David Krumholtz, Anthony Anderson and Ryan Reynolds. Categories: Adventure, Comedy. Year: 2004.
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
In the second installment of the Harry Potter series, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) is preparing for a new year at Hogwarts when Dobby, a house elf, warns him to stay away. Strange things are happening at the school, as muggles (students born to families outside the magic world) are being paralyzed. Harry, along with his friends, Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson), vow to get to the bottom of the mystery. Kenneth Branagh plays a telegenic celebrity wizard. Directed by Chris Columbus. With Toby Jones and Tom Felton. Categories: Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Mystery. Year: 2002.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Selected to be Hogwarts' representative in a dangerous Triwizard Tournament, Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) must compete in a series of increasingly terrifying contests, even as the evil wizard Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) begins his return to the land of the living. Directed by Mike Newell. With Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Michael Gambon, Alan Rickman and Maggie Smith. Categories: Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Thriller. Year: 2005.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
With Voldemort's power growing, Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) continues to prepare Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) for the final confrontation that he knows is quickly approaching. To aid in Harry's training and help unlock Voldemort's secret defenses, Dumbledore recruits his old friend Horace Slughorn (Jim Broadbent), whom he belives holds crucial information. Meanwhile, Harry gains possession of a powerful potions book that he discovers once belonged the mysterious Half-Blood Prince. As Harry improves his potions work and learns a few new powerful spells, his friends Ron (Rupert Grint Rupert Grint) and Hermoine (Emma Watson) struggle to maintain their friendship with their hormones pulling them in opposite directions. Directed by David Yates. With Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Hero Fiennes-Tiffin and Hero Fiennes-Tiffin. Categories: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance. Year: 2008.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
As his fifth year at Hogwarts begins, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) struggles with the trials of adolescence and his upcoming OWL exams, while Voldemort's (Ralph Fiennes) return looms in the distance. Things get even worse when authorities ignore Harry and Dumbledore's (Michael Gambon) warnings and Harry's classmates begin to view him with disdain. Meanwhile, a new witch assumes control at Hogwarts, throwing the entire school into chaos. Directed by David Yates. With Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, Gary Oldman and Alan Rickman. Categories: Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2007.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
The third Harry Potter movie follows Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) in their third year at Hogwarts. A murderer, Sirius Black (Gary Oldman), known as evil Lord Voldemort's most devoted follower, has just escaped from prison and is coming for Harry. Evil guards called the Dementors are sent to capture him. But could the Dementors also have it in for Harry? Everything is not as it seems. Directed by Alfonso Cuarón. With Tom Felton, Richard Griffiths and Michael Gambon. Categories: Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Mystery. Year: 2004.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
The first film in the Harry Potter series, this tells the story of Harry's early life: How he grew up an orphan without knowing he has magic powers, and how he enrolls in Hogwarts and reclaims his place in the wizarding world. Daniel Radcliffe plays Harry, while Rupert Grint and Emma Watson are Ron and Hermione, his best friends. Richard Harris is Hogwarts head Prof. Dumbledore, while Maggie Smith is a formidable witch. John Cleese plays a scene-stealing ghost. Directed by Chris Columbus. With Tom Felton. Categories: Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Mystery. Year: 2001.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
When an ancient truce is broken, threatening to bring hell on Earth, Hellboy (Ron Perlman), the tough-talking demon superhero, returns to defend the human race. Together with his team (Selma Blair and Doug Jones), Hellboy must face off against the evil Prince Nuada (Luke Goss) and the grotesque creatures of his undefeatable Golden Army. Directed by Guillermo del Toro. With Jeffrey Tambor, Anna Walton and John Hurt. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Based on a Comic. Year: 2008.
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
The King of Qin (Daoming Chen) is the target of several assassins who find defeat at the hands of Nameless (Jet Li), an unassuming official whose extraordinary fighting skill inspires the King to bring him to his court to hear the tale of his battles. Directed by Yimou Zhang. With Maggie Cheung as Flying Snow, Tony Leung Chiu Wai as Broken Sword, Ziyi Zhang as Moon and Donnie Yen as Sky, the elite assassins. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama. Year: 2002.
Hero (2002)
Frank T. Hopkins (Viggo Mortensen), a cowboy and cavalry man, pitts his horse, Hidalgo, against the finest Arabian horses and Bedouin riders in the Ocean of Fire, a 3,000 mile endurance race across the Arabian desert. The first American to compete, Hopkins rides for pride and honor, fighting for his own survival in an attempt to do the impossible. Directed by Joe Johnston. With Zuleikha Robinson, Omar Sharif and J.K. Simmons. Categories: Action, Drama, Adventure, Western. Year: 2004.
Hidalgo
Arthur Dent (Martin Freeman) is having a bad day. Nothing is going right, and then his friend, Ford Prefect (Mos Def), tells Arthur that he is an alien who knows that Earth is about to be destroyed to make room for an intergalactic freeway. Ford, who is writing a guide to the galaxy, whisks Arthur away to safety, and they end up on a spaceship called Heart of Gold, along with an earthling (Zooey Deschanel) and various other creatures. Where will they end up? And will they be able to get a cup of tea there? The film is based on the bestselling novel by Douglas Adams. Directed by Garth Jennings. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi. Year: 2005.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Peter Banning (Robin Williams) has been away from Neverland for so long that he has forgotten who he really is. After Captain Hook (Dustin Hoffman) kidnaps his kids, Peter must travel back to Neverland and remember what it's like to be a kid himself. To help him rediscover his inner child, Peter's old friends Tinkerbell (Julia Roberts) and the Lost Boys put him through his paces and prepare him for a duel with Captain Hook for the fate of his children. Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Bob Hoskins, Caroline Goodall, Charlie Korsmo, Amber Scott and Dante Basco. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 1991.
Hook
When Horton the Elephant (Jim Carrey) discovers that a tiny speck of dust that he found on a flower is actually home to the miniscule citizens of Whoville, he agrees to help protect the Whos from the dangers of the regular-sized Jungle of Nool. Teaming up with Ned O'Malley (Steve Carell), the Mayor of Whoville, who has 96 daughters and one quiet son (Jesse McCartney), Horton sets out to find the Whos a safe resting place for their little world. But, when Horton's neighbors catch wind of the story, Sour Kangaroo (Carol Burnett) and her evil eagle partner, Vlad Vladikoff (Will Arnett), will stop at nothing to destroy the speck. Directed by Jimmy Hayward and Steve Martino. With Seth Rogen, Isla Fisher, Jonah Hill and Amy Poehler. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family. Year: 2008.
Horton Hears a Who!
Sofie (Sofie Grabol is a lonely girl working in her family's hat shop when an encounter with the handsome but mysterious wizard Howl (Christian Bale) leads to her transformation into a tired, old woman by the jealous Witch of the Waste (Lauren Bacall). With the burden of her new physical form too much to bear, Sofie sets out to find a way to reverse the curse. After finding Howl's magical floating castle and befriending his apprentice, Markl (Josh Hutcherson), and the fire demon, Calcifer (Billy Crystal), Sofie learns of Howl's deepest secret discovers what it will take to set her free. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi. Year: 2004.
Howl's Moving Castle
Captain Marko Ramius (Sean Connery), the man in charge of the USSR's newest nuclear submarine, defies orders and sets the Red October on a course for the USA. CIA agent Jack Ryan (Alec Baldwin) investigates the case, trying to determine if Ramius is defecting or starting WWIII. Directed by John McTiernan. With Scott Glenn, Sam Neill, James Earl Jones and Peter Firth. Categories: Action, Adventure, Thriller. Year: 1990.
The Hunt for Red October
Years after an on-air meltdown, discredited newsreporter Simon Hunt (Richard Gere) reunites with his old cameraman, Duck (Terrence Howard), and a young journalist (Jesse Eisenberg), promising to help them find Bosnia's most wanted war criminal. When the team embarks on the dangerous, unauthorized mission, they are mistaken for a CIA hit squad while deep in enemy territory. Directed by Richard Shepard. With James Brolin. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Thriller. Year: 2007.
The Hunting Party
Manny (Ray Romano), Sid (John Leguizamo), Diego (Denis Leary) and Ellie (Queen Latifah) return in another prehistoric adventure. As a thick layer of ice melts, a population of dinosaurs is released from a hidden tropical habitat. There arrival creates a whole new set of problems for this group of friends and forces them to adjust to constant threat of dinosaur attacks. Directed by Carlos Saldanha. With Chris Wedge. Categories: Adventure, Animation, Family, Comedy. Year: 2009.
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Private Joe Bowers (Luke Wilson), the most average soldier in the armed forces, and Rita (Maya Rudolph), a prostitute, are selected by the Pentagon to be test subjects for a top-secret hibernation program. Scheduled to be in their pods for only one year, Joe and Rita awake to discover that they have been asleep for 500 years and are now the smartest people on the planet. Directed by Mike Judge. With Dax Shepard. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi. Year: 2006.
Idiocracy
Directed by Terry Gilliam. With Christopher Plummer, Johnny Depp, Heath Ledger, Verne Troyer, Colin Farrell, Tom Waits, Jude Law and Lily Cole. Categories: Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery. Year: 2009.
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
When an dark army descends on the kingdom of Ehb, a simple man named Farmer (Jason Statham) is the land's only hope in their plight against the evil wizard Gallian (Ray Liotta) and his Krugs, vicious creatures created to do his bidding. With his son murdered and his wife Solana (Claire Forlani) captured, Farmer sets out with his friends Norick (Ron Perlman) and Bastian (Will Sanderson) on a mission to rescue his love and put an end to Gallian's heinous plot. Directed by Uwe Boll. With Leelee Sobieski, John Rhys-Davies, Kristanna Loken, Matthew Lillard and Burt Reynolds. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy. Year: 2007.
In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale
Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson) used to be the world's greatest superhero before being forced to enter the witness protection program. Now an insurance claims adjuster known simply as Bob Parr, Mr. Incredible has gotten out of shape and grown bored with his ordinary life. When a mysterious message summons him to a remote island for a top secret assignment, Mr. Incredible jumps at the chance to get back in the action. But, when Syndrome (Jason Lee), a sinister new enemy, takes Mr. Incredible hostage, he will have to rely on his wife, Elastigirl (Holly Hunter), their super kids, Dash (Spencer Fox) and Violet (Sarah Vowell), and his old buddy Frozone (Samuel L. Jackson) to help save the day. Directed by Brad Bird. With Elizabeth Peña. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Animation. Year: 2004.
The Incredibles
Years after fighting against the Nazis and freeing kidnapped children in India, Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) returns to action in order to thwart a Soviet plot intent on utilizing the awesome power of a mysterious set of relics known as the Crystal Skulls. Joining him on his journey deep into South America is Mutt Williams (Shia LaBeouf), a young, street-tough biker, who informs Indy that his old colleague, Prof. Oxley (John Hurt) has disappeared after discovering a crystal skull in Peru. As Indy and Mutt battle against Col. Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett) and a host of Russian soldiers, they must unlock the secret to an ancient force before it falls into the wrong hands. Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Karen Allen, Ray Winstone and Jim Broadbent. Categories: Action, Adventure. Year: 2008.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
This time around, Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) teams up with his father (Sean Connery) to outwit the Nazis in their attempt to locate the Holy Grail. After a daring rescue from a Nazi-occupied castle, Indiana and his father set out on a race to beat the Nazis to the sacred treasure. But, once they find its hidden location, Indiana must survive three tests of faith put forth by the Grail's ancient guardian. Directed by Steven Spielberg. With John Rhys-Davies, Denholm Elliott and Alison Doody. Categories: Action, Adventure, Thriller. Year: 1989.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is a professor of archaeology who travels the world hunting down priceless artifacts and treasures, while occasionally making it home in time to teach his classes at the university. In his first adventure, Indiana must retrieve the Lost Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis hand it over to Adolf Hitler, who plans on using its power to guarantee his global conquest. Directed by Steven Spielberg. With John Rhys-Davies, Paul Freeman and Ronald Lacey. Categories: Action, Adventure, Thriller. Year: 1981.
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
After escaping a Shanghai nightclub, Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) finds himself trekking through India with his young sidekick, Short Round (Jonathan Ke Quan), and a beautiful but spoiled singer (Kate Capshaw). When they happen upon a village, the elders in the community ask Indiana to find a magic stone that has been stolen and rescue their missing children. The trail leads Indiana and crew to a mysterious palace where evil lurks beneath its regal surface and an ancient cult is regaining its strength. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Categories: Action, Adventure, Thriller. Year: 1984.
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Quentin Tarantino's latest movie is about a unit of American Jewish soldiers during World War II who are trained to kill Nazis. Brad Pitt plays their hard-nosed commander, Eli Roth is the toughest of the bunch and Diane Kruger is a beautiful woman they meet behind enemy lines. The film is filled with Tarantino's trademark ultra-violence. Directed by Quentin Tarantino. With Til Schweiger. Categories: Action, Adventure, War. Year: 2009.
Inglourious Basterds
When his daughter Meggie (Eliza Bennett) was just a baby, Mo Folchart (Brendan Fraser) discovered that he had the power to bring characters from books to life just by reading aloud. After unleashing the evil villain Capricorn (Andy Serkis) from Inkheart, a rare children's fable, and accidentally reading his wife (Sienna Guillory) into the story, Mo swears off reading for good. But, when Capricorn finally discovers Mo's identity, he kidnaps Meggie to lure her father to his mountain hideaway in order to use Mo's power for his own dark means. To rescue his daughter, Mo assembles an unlikely group of real and imaginary friends and embarks on a journey to set things right. Directed by Iain Softley. With Paul Bettany, Helen Mirren, Jim Broadbent, Rafi Gavron and Jamie Foreman. Categories: Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2008.
Inkheart
Based on the nonfiction bestseller, this film tells the story of Chris (Emile Hirsch), a bright young college graduate from a troubled family who decides to go off on his own and live off the land. On the road, he makes friends with a sweet teenage girl (Kristen Stewart) and a lonely widower (Hal Holbrook). His parents (William Hurt and Marcia Gay Harden) and sister (Jena Malone) become frantic, since they have no idea where he is. Eventually he abandons his new friends as he heads deep into the Alaskan wilderness, determined to live by his wits alone. With Catherine Keener and Vince Vaughn. Directed by Sean Penn. Categories: Adventure, Biography, Drama. Year: 2007.
Into the Wild
When billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is kidnapped in Afghanistan and forced to assemble a secret weapon, he instead creates a high-tech metal suit that helps him escape. Forced to wear the armor to stay alive after an accident, Stark redesigns his weaponry upon his return to the US and sets out to stop an evil plot. Directed by Jon Favreau. With Terrence Howard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeff Bridges and Samuel L. Jackson. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Based on a Comic. Year: 2008.
Iron Man
After pulling off an amazing heist of millions in dollars of gold from a heavily guarded palazzo in Venice, Italy, criminal mastermind Charlie Croker (Mark Wahlberg) watches as his intricate plan falls apart when Steve (Edward Norton), a member of his own team, double crosses them all. After losing their gold and being left for dead, Charlie and his gang (Jason Statham, Seth Green and Mos Def) team up with their ex-leader's safe-cracking daughter (Charlize Theron) to beat Steve at his own game. Directed by F. Gary Gray. With Donald Sutherland and Fausto Callegarini. Categories: Adventure, Action, Crime, Thriller. Year: 2003.
The Italian Job
After James' (Paul Terry) parents are killed by a rhinoceros, he is sent to live with his two terrible aunts. James feels trapped in his new life until he accidentally grows a giant peach with the help of some magic crocodile tongues. Making friends with the bugs who live inside the gigantic fruit, James is whisked away on a wild adventure to New York City. Directed by Henry Selick. With Richard Dreyfuss, Susan Sarandon and Pete Postlethwaite. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy. Year: 1996.
James and the Giant Peach
Police Chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) teams up with marine biologist Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) and an old seafarer named Quint to battle a deadly great white shark that terrorizes a New England community. Bloody attacks on swimmers empty the busy vacation beaches as the team works to track and kill the giant, seemingly indestructible predator. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Categories: Adventure, Horror, Thriller, Suspense. Year: 1975.
Jaws
After being barred from their favorite hangout spot, foul-mouthed drug dealer Jay (Jason Mewes) and his best friend Silent Bob (Kevin Smith) come up against another injustice when they discover that a major movie studio is making a film based on their alter egos, Bluntman and Chronic. After their friend Brodie (Jason Lee) breaks the news, Jay and Silent Bob set off from New Jersey to Hollywood, hoping to stop production and receive a huge settlement from film producer Holden McNeil (Ben Affleck). During the colorful duo's eventful road trip, they learn the rules of the road from a hitchhiker (George Carlin), meet a gang of gorgeous jewel thieves and have to deal with an inept Federal Wildlife Marshall (Will Ferrell) after they liberate an orangutan. Directed by Kevin Smith. With Shannon Elizabeth, Eliza Dushku, Ali Larter, Carrie Fisher, Seann William Scott, Jon Stewart and Tracy Morgan. Categories: Adventure, Comedy. Year: 2001.
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Joe Dirt (David Spade), a white trash janitor with a huge mullet and an irrepressible sense of optimism, sets out on a cross-country trip to locate his parents, who he hasn't seen since a family vacation to the Grand Canyon when he was a kid. Eventually, Joe's wandering, misguided search leads him to Los Angeles, where shock-jock Zander Kelly (Dennis Miller) brings the overgrown goofball on the air to have fun at his expense. But, as Joe recounts his life story, Zander's opinion begins to change, and eventually the entire city is tuned in to hear his heartbreaking tale. Directed by Dennie Gordon. With Brittany Daniel, Adam Beach, Christopher Walken, Jaime Pressly and Kid Rock. Categories: Comedy, Adventure, Mystery, Romance. Year: 2001.
Joe Dirt
When volcanologist Trevor Anderson (Brendan Fraser) receives a book containing mysterious notes belonging to his late brother, he sets out for Iceland with his nephew Sean (Josh Hutcherson) and fellow scientist Hannah Asgeirsson (Anita Briem). While climbing a mountain to investigate a malfunctioning instrument, the three explorers take refuge in a cave only to fall into a deep, deep pit. When they recover from the fall, Trevor, Sean and Hannah, find themselves thrust into a bizarre landscape at the center of the earth and must find a way to the surface before they are fall victim to the strange creatures that surround them. Directed by Eric Brevig. With Seth Meyers. Categories: Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi. Year: 2008.
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Judy (Kirsten Dunst) and Peter (Bradley Pierce) Shepherd have just discovered a strange board game in the attic of their new home. As they begin playing, they release the magic of Jumanji, a world filled with wild animals and adventure that comes to life before their eyes. As Jumanji begins to take over their house and then their entire neighborhood, Judy and Peter meet Alan Parrish (Robin Williams), a man who was trapped inside the game as a child. If Judy and Peter hope to escape Alan's fate and free him from the game after 26 years, they will have to locate Alan's old playmate, Sarah Whittle (Bonnie Hunt), and finish Jumanji once and for all. Directed by Joe Johnston. With Jonathan Hyde, David Alan Grier, Bebe Neuwirth and Patricia Clarkson. Categories: Family, Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Comedy. Year: 1995.
Jumanji
David Rice (Hayden Christensen) belives he is one of a kind. With a genetic anomaly that allows him to teleport anywhere in the world at a moment's notice, David is the master of his own universe. But, when he discovers this gift has existed for centuries and there is a secret society, the Paladins, intent on stopping all "Jumpers," David must team up with a childhood friend (Rachel Bilson) and a fellow Jumper (Jamie Bell) as he enters an ancient war with the leader of the Paladins (Samuel L. Jackson). Directed by Doug Liman. With Diane Lane, Michael Rooker, AnnaSophia Robb and Kristen Stewart. Categories: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 2008.
Jumper
A group of geneticists employed by John Hammond (Richard Attenborough), a wealthy entrepreneur, use prehistoric DNA to clone an island full of dinosaurs. Intending to open the island as a theme park, Hammond invites a group of prominent scientists (Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum) to take a tour of the facilities before its grand opening. But, when an employee sabotages the security system in an attempt sell a few dino-embryos, the huge creatures are let loose and the scientists must find a way to escape before they become the prey. Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Samuel L. Jackson, Joseph Mazzello, Ariana Richards and Wayne Knight. Categories: Action, Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 1993.
Jurassic Park
In order to secure funding for his new research, Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill) is persuaded by wealthy adventurer Paul Kirby (William H. Macy) and his wife, Amanda (Téa Leoni), to accompany them on an aerial tour of an island populated by cloned dinosaurs. When an accident leaves the party stranded on the island, Grant and company encounter new creatures and old enemies as they try to escape with their lives. Directed by Joe Johnston. With Laura Dern, Alessandro Nivola and Michael Jeter. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi. Year: 2001.
Jurassic Park III
Anna Leonowens (Deborah Kerr) travels with her son to Bangkok to teach English to the children in the King's household. The longer she stays, the more she grows to love the children and especially the proud and noble King (Yul Brynner). As their relationship deepens, Anna struggles with her own heritage and considers leaving all together, but in the end their love is true. Directed by Walter Lang.With Rita Moreno, Martin Benson, Terry Saunders and Rex Thompson. Categories: Comedy, Family, Adventure, Adventure, Music, Classic. Year: 1956.
The King and I
Arthur (Clive Owen) is a reluctant leader, who wishes only to leave Britain and return to the peace and stability of Rome. Before he can leave, he is ordered to perform one final mission with his Knights of the Round Table. With the courageous Guinevere (Keira Knightley) by his side, Arthur will have to find the strength within himself to change the course of history. Directed by Antoine Fuqua. With Ioan Gruffudd. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama, War. Year: 2004.
King Arthur
Filmmaker Carl Denham (Jack Black) sets off with his crew to Skull Island to film his latest epic with leading lady Ann Darrow (Naomi Watts). Filming is interrupted, however, when natives kidnap Ann and a giant gorilla name Kong appears. Later, after being captured and put on display in New York, the giant beast escapes and searches for Ann while the city erupts in panic. Directed by Peter Jackson. With Adrien Brody, Colin Hanks and Jamie Bell. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Thriller. Year: 2005.
King Kong
Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) is a typical 15-year-old, who wishes that her young stepbrother, Toby (Toby Froud), would just disappear. Stuck babysitting Toby yet again, Sarah playfully calls out for the assistance of the sinister Goblin King Jareth (David Bowie). When Jareth appears, he transports Toby to his magical castle in the middle of a terrifying maze. To prevent her brother from being transformed into a goblin, Sarah must navigate her way through the maze before midnight. Directed by Jim Henson. With Shelley Thompson, Christopher Malcolm and Natalie Finland. Categories: Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Musical. Year: 1986.
Labyrinth
Moctesuma Valdez (Saúl Lisazo), a TV infomercial guru, is the target of Emilio (Miguel Varoni) and Alejandro (Fernando Colunga), two former thieves who reunite to rob the man of the millions he made selling worthless health products to poor immigrants. But, when none of the members of their professional team want to go undercover as day laborers, Emilio and Alejandro hire real chauffeurs, gardeners, maids, and repairmen to pull off the heist. Directed by Joe Menendez. Categories: Action, Adventure, Foreign Film. Year: 2007.
Ladrón que Roba a Ladrón
After escaping from the dungeon at Aquila, young thief Phillipe Gastone (Matthew Broderick) befriends two fellow fugitives on the run from the evil Bishop (John Wood). Drawn into a dangerous, magical battle, Gaston aids Captain Navarre (Rutger Hauer), a ruined soldier cursed to become a wolf during the night, and the Lady Isabeau (Michelle Pfeiffer), who transforms into a hawk during the day, as they set out to kill the Bishop and bring an end to his dark spells. Directed by Richard Donner. With Alfred Molina. Categories: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance. Year: 1985.
Ladyhawke
Will Ferrell stars as a has-been scientist sent back in time to a world populated by dinosaurs. Danny R. McBride plays a redneck survivalist and Anna Friel is his bright and resourceful assistant. They'll need all their skills to survive T-rexes and slow reptiles called Sleestaks. Directed by Brad Silberling. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi. Year: 2009.
Land of the Lost
Beautiful and bold archaeologist Lara Croft (Angelina Jolie) discovers a mysterious orb that will lead her to the legendary Pandora's box. When the orb falls into the hands of an evil scientist, Lara is recruited by the British secret service to get the orb back. Accompanying her is Terry Sheridan (Gerard Butler), a mercenary and Lara's one-time love interest. Directed by Jan de Bont. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller. Year: 2003.
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life
Born wealthy and educated at the world's elite schools, Lara Croft (Angelina Jolie) is a highly trained warrior who speaks numerous foreign languages and travels the world in search of ancient artifacts from temple ruins and lost cities. After a mysterious clock she finds hidden in her mansion is stolen, Lara receives a letter from her dead father (Jon Voight) explaining that the clock is the key to uniting two halves of the Triangle of Light. To prevent the Illuminati from gaining the power of the Triangle, Lara sets off to recover the pieces and destroy them before they can be used for evil. Directed by Simon West. With Noah Taylor, Iain Glen and Daniel Craig. Categories: Action, Adventure. Yea: 2001.
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
This live-action fantasy film follows the adventures of Aang, a young successor to a long line of Avatars, who must put his childhood ways aside and stop the Fire Nation from enslaving the Water, Earth and Air nations. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Categories: Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2010.
The Last Airbender
While searching for a way to escape the island fortress of Capri, 12-year-old Romulus Augustus (Thomas Sangster) discovers "excaliburnus," the legendary sword of Julius Caesar. Aided by his teacher, Ambrosinus (Ben Kingsley), and the strength of his loyal legionnaire, Aurelius (Colin Firth), Romulus realizes that he must do everything in his power to save Rome. Directed by Doug Lefler. With Aishwarya Rai. Categories: Action, Adventure, War, Fantasy. Year: 2007.
The Last Legion
After finding a mysertious box of toys, Noah (Chris O'Neil) and Emma Wilder (Rhiannon Leigh Wryn) begin to develop special powers and gain an incredible increase in their intelligence. Using the items in the box, including a stuffed bunny named Mimzy, Noah and Emma discover a secret from the future with the ability to create a magical energy. But, when the FBI becomes suspicious of their activity, the siblings must find a way to send Mimzy back to the future. Directed by Robert Shaye. With Joely Richardson, Timothy Hutton, Rainn Wilson and Kathryn Hahn. Categories: Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi. Year: 2007.
The Last Mimzy
In colonial America, British and French troops enlist the aid of native Americans to help in their battles against each other. Hawkeye (Daniel Day-Lewis), a white man reared by Mohawk Indians, sides with no one but his Indian brethren as they attempt to find peace. However, a growing romance between Hawkeye and a British officer's daughter (Madeleine Stowe) threatens his own life as well as hers. Directed by Michael Mann. With Russell Means, Eric Schweig and Jodhi May. Categories: Adventure, Romance, War, Western. Year: 1992.
The Last of the Mohicans
Captain Nathan Algren (Tom Cruise), a hero of the American Civil War, has become a self-destructive alcoholic, disillusioned by his role in the bloody Indian Campaigns. Far away in Japan, Katsumoto (Ken Watanabe), the last leader of the Samurai, sees that his centuries-old way of life is about to come to an end. The paths of these two warriors converge when Algren is hired to train Japan's first modern army. Seeing that the Japanese government intends to eradicate Katsumoto's men, Algren leaves his post and chooses to fight beside the Samurai in an attempt to regain his honor and save his soul. Directed by Edward Zwick. With William Atherton, Billy Connolly, Tony Goldwyn, Timothy Spall, Shin Koyamada and Koyuki. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama, War. Year: 2003.
The Last Samurai
A young British soldier named T. E. Lawrence (Peter O'Toole) journeys into the heat of the Arabian desert to find Prince Feisal (Alec Guinness), leader of an Arabian army. As Lawrence spends time with the Prince, he becomes sympathetic to his cause and begins fighting along side him, becoming a legendary foreign supporter of the Arabian nation's war against the Ottoman Empire. Directed by David Lean. With Anthony Quinn, Omar Sharif and Jack Hawkins. Categories: Politics, Adventure, Biography, Drama, War, History. Year: 1962.
Lawrence of Arabia
After the bloody death of his best friend, once-famed oceanographer and documentarian Steve Zissou (Bill Murray) and his crew set out on an expedition to hunt down the elusive Jaguar shark that killed him. The team is joined by an airline pilot from Kentucky (Owen Wilson), who may be Zissou's son, and a beautiful journalist (Cate Blanchett), who is writing a feature that Zissou hopes will help to resurrect his career. To complete his mission and his next documentary, Zissou will have to "borrow" some equipment from his nemisis (Jeff Goldblum), convince his estranged wife (Anjelica Huston) to help fund the bankrupt project and battle a gang of modern-day pirates on the open sea. Directed by Wes Anderson. With Willem Dafoe, Michael Gambon and Seu Jorge. Categories: Comedy, Adventure, Drama. Year: 2004.
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
When Prince Simba Jonathan Taylor Thomas) is born, his uncle Scar(Jeremy Irons), the second in line to the throne, plots to kill King Mufasa (James Earl Jones), and make himself King of the Jungle. Led to believe that his father's death was his fault, Simba flees the kingdom in shame. After years in exile spent palling around with his friends Timon (Nathan Lane) and Pumbaa (Ernie Sabella), Simba learns the truth and returns home to fulfill his destiny. Directed by Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff. With Matthew Broderick, Robert Guillaume, Rowan Atkinson, Whoopi Goldberg and Cheech Marin. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Musical. Year: 1994.
The Lion King
When three fellow British agents are killed in New York City, famous spy James Bond (Roger Moore) is sent to investigate the circumstances of their murders. Uncovering a plot perpetrated by villainous drug lord Mr. Big (Yaphet Kotto), Bond must evade vicious assassins and work his magic on a Tarot card reader (Jane Seymour), who is the key to Mr. Big's masterplan. Directed by Guy Hamilton. With Geoffrey Holder, Clifton James and Julius Harris. Categories: Action, Adventure, Thriller, Crime, James Bond. Year: 1973.
Live and Let Die
With the help of a young computer hacker (Justin Long), John McClane (Bruce Willis) takes on an Internet-based terrorist who is taking the US's computer infrastructure hostage and crippling the nation. While the villain thinks he's planned for every conceivable scenario, he never imagined he'd have to deal with an old school cop with a talent for taking out bad guys the hard way. Directed by Len Wiseman. With Timothy Olyphant, Jeffrey Wright, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Kevin Smith. Categories: Action, Adventure, Thriller. Year: 2007.
Live Free or Die Hard
After helping Russian General Georgi Koskov (Jeroen Krabbe) escape from the Soviet Union, James Bond (Timothy Dalton) begins an international manhunt, accompanied by the beautiful and deadly Kara Milovy (Maryam d'Abo). After realizing that he has been double crossed by Koskov, Bond and Milovy set out to stop the General and maniacal arms dealer Brad Whitaker (Joe Don Baker) before they can complete a complex arms deal with global implications. Directed by John Glen. With John Rhys-Davies and Desmond Llewelyn. Categories: Action, Adventure, Thriller, James Bond. Year: 1987.
The Living Daylights
Pure-hearted hobbit Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) begins his quest to destroy the One Ring before the evil Lord Sauron can regain his source of ultimate power. Aiding Frodo in his journey are his hobbit companions, Sam (Sean Astin), Pippin (Billy Boyd) and Merry (Dominic Monaghan), as well as the wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellen), sharp-shooting elf archer Legolas (Orlando Bloom), gruff dwarf Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) and the noble ranger Strider (Viggo Mortensen). As the path becomes more difficult, Frodo must make a difficult decision and make the burden of the ring his own. Directed by Peter Jackson. With Cate Blanchett, Sean Bean, Liv Tyler, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Andy Serkis and Hugo Weaving. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy. Year: 2001.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
As Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) come closer to Mount Doom -- the only place where the One Ring can be destroyed -- the burden of their journey and Gollum's (Andy Serkis) interference begin to put a strain on their friendship. With Sauron's forces converging on Minas Tirith, Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) must answer the call of his destiny and lead his people into combat with Legolas (Orlando Bloom) and Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) by his side. In order to defeat the hordes of orc warriors bearing down on them, the people of Middle Earth will need the help of an army of ghosts and the full might of the wizard Gandalf's (Ian McKellen) power. Directed by Peter Jackson. With Sean Bean, Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm, Dominic Monaghan, Billy Boyd and Liv Tyler. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy. Year: 2003.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
While Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) continue their grueling journey to the dark lands of Mordor, the other members of the Fellowship are scattered about Middle Earth. Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), Legolas (Orlando Bloom) and Gimli (John Rhys-Davies) must save the people of Rohan from an oncoming army of orcs led by the dark wizard Saruman (Christopher Lee). Meanwhile, Merry (Dominic Monaghan) and Pippin (Billy Boyd) struggle to escape from their orc captors and team up with the Ents, a group of mobile, talking trees. Directed by Peter Jackson. With Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler, Cate Blanchett and Andy Serkis. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy. Year: 2002.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
After a major security breakdown, an island full of cloned dinosaurs has to be destroyed and everyone involved is bound to silence. But now, years later, news comes that a second island exists and a research team is dispatched to the island. Once there, they will contend not only with the free-roaming dinosaurs, but also with a group of hunters looking to capture the animals and put them on display in San Diego. Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore, Richard Attenborough, Vince Vaughn, Pete Postlethwaite and Richard Schiff. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi. Year: 1997.
The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Mad Max (Mel Gibson) is an Australian policeman in a shattered future where vicious biker gangs roam the highways creating havoc. When one of these gangs comes after Max and kills his family, he sets out for murderous vengeance. Directed by George Miller. Directed by George Miller. With Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne, Steve Bisley and Tim Burns. Categories: Cult Classics, Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure. Year: 1979.
Mad Max
Alone in the desert wasteland, Max (Mel Gibson) ekes out a solitary existence among the devastation of future Australia. When he stumbles upon a gasoline-rich enclave of civilians, he begrudgingly agrees to help protect them from a murderous bike gang eager to get their priceless supply of oil. Directed by George Miller. With Bruce Spence, Michael Preston, Max Phipps and Vernon Wells. Categories: Cult Classics, Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure. Year: 1981.
Mad Max 2
Mad Max (Mel Gibson) is a solitary desert wanderer in a dystopic future Australia. When he is forced to take refuge in Bartertown, the only nearby human outpost that is ruled by a tyrannical mistress (Tina Turner), Max must fight for his life and prevent the deaths of a colony of orphaned children. Directed by George Miller. With Bruce Spence, Adam Cockburn, Paul Larsson and George Spartels. Categories: Cult Classics, Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure. Year: 1985.
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
At the Central Park Zoo, a lion (Ben Stiller), a zebra (Chris Rock), a giraffe (David Schwimmer), and a hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith) are best friends and the zoo's star attractions. But when Marty joins up with some penguins planning a jail break, the others break out and try to find him, only to find themselves reunited on a ship en route to Africa. And, after crash landing on Madagascar, the friends must learn how to fend for themselves and interact with real wild animals. Directed by Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath. With Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer and Andy Richter. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family. Year: 2005.
Madagascar
Still stranded in Madagascar, Alex the Lion (Ben Stiller), Marty the Zebra (Chris Rock), Melman the Giraffe (David Schwimmer) and Gloria the Hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith) hatch a plan to try to get home to the Central Park Zoo. After the penguins repair an old airplane, the crew takes off, but only manage to make it to the African plains. There, they encounter members of their own species for the first time, and must decide where their real home is. Directed by Eric Darnell and Tom McGrath. With Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer, Bernie Mac and Andy Richter. Categories: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family. Year: 2008.
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
When a brilliant scientist working on a device that can harness the sun's radiation is killed, James Bond (Roger Moore) links a professional assassin, Francisco Scaramanga (Christopher Lee), to the job. As Bond investigates further, he realizes that Scaramanga is hunting him as well. As the international spy faces off against the international assassin, Bond enters into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse that leads to a deadly showdown on a remote island. Directed by Guy Hamilton. With Britt Ekland, Maud Adams and Hervé Villechaize. Categories: Action, Adventure, Thriller, James Bond. Year: 1974.
The Man with the Golden Gun
The original Zorro (Anthony Hopkins), a master swordsman, was imprisoned in 19th century California by the evil Spanish governor for fighting for freedom. His wife was killed and his daughter was abducted and raised by the governor. Twenty years later, Zorro trains a young country bumpkin (Antonio Banderas) to become the new Zorro and drive away the governor. When the new Zorro meets the now grown daughter (Catherine Zeta-Jones) of his master, sparks fly. Directed by Martin Campbell. Categories: Action, Adventure, Romance, Western. Year: 1998.
The Mask of Zorro
After learning that his younger brother Sam (Rory Culkin) is being beaten up on a daily basis by local bully George Tooney (Josh Peck), Rocky (Trevor Morgan) and his friends Clyde (Ryan Kelley) and Marty (Scott Mechlowicz) work out a plan to give George a little payback. But, as they set off together on a river trip, Sam begins to see that George is merely lonely and deserate for friendship and attention. With the plan already set in motion, it will be hard for Sam to convince Rocky to call the whole thing off. Directed by Jacob Aaron Estes. With Carly Schroeder and Branden Williams. Categories: Adventure, Crime, Drama, Thriller. Year: 2004.
Mean Creek
Twelve-year-old inventor Lewis's (Daniel Hansen) latest project is a device which he hopes will retrieve early memories of his mother. But, before he can get his answer, the invention is stolen by the dastardly Bowler Hat Guy. Just when Lewis is about to give up hope, a mysterious boy named Wilbur Robinson (Wesley Singerman) whisks him away in a time machine to spend a day with his eccentric family. Directed by Stephen J. Anderson. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi. With Angela Bassett, Tom Selleck, Kelly Ripa, Laurie Metcalf and Harland Williams. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi. Year: 2007.
Meet the Robinsons
Jerry Welbach (Brad Pitt) can't catch a break. On one side, his mobster boss (Bob Balaban) demands that he travel to Mexico to retrieve a cursed antique gun, or suffer the consequences. On the other side, his girlfriend, Samantha (Julia Roberts), has given him an ultimatum to give up his criminal ways once and for all. Believing that he can only make things right with Samantha if he is alive, Jerry chooses to go after the gun. Finding the cursed piece of metal is easy, but getting it back across the border proves difficult, especially when Samantha is taken hostage by a gay hitman (James Gandolfini). Directed by Gore Verbinski. With Gene Hackman and J.K. Simmons. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Romance. Year: 2001.
The Mexican
The first manned mission to Mars fails catastrophically, killing every participating astronaut except for Commander Luke Graham (Don Cheadle). Commander Jim McConnell (Gary Sinise) leads a rescue mission, accompanied by Woody Blake (Tim Robbins), Phil Ohlmeyer (Jerry O'Connell) and Terri Fisher (Connie Nielsen), to discover what happened on the red planet. Instead of answers to the crew's disappearance, they find a mysterious intelligence that may be the key to existence in the universe. Directed by Brian De Palma. With Kavan Smith, Kim Delaney and Jill Teed. Categories: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Adventure. Year: 2000.
Mission to Mars
Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) is a secret agent who specializes in performing the impossible. When everyone else on his team of agents is killed, Hunt becomes the target of a vast search for a traitor in his agency. Knowing he isn't the mole, Hunt must recruit his own rogue group to find the real double agent and take him to justice. Directed by Brian De Palma. With Jon Voight, Ving Rhames, Kristin Scott Thomas, Vanessa Redgrave and Henry Czerny. Categories: Action, Adventure, Thriller, Mystery. Year: 1996.
Mission: Impossible
IMF agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) must retrieve a deadly genetically created disease known as Chimera befre it is released on an unsuspecting public. Opposing him is a gang of terrorists led by a rogue IMF agent (Dougray Scott), who want nothing more than the destruction of humanity. During Hunt's work with the master thief Nyah (Thandie Newton), she is infected with the disease, forcing Hunt to step up his quest to save her life and the world. Directed by John Woo. With Ving Rhames, Anthony Hopkins and Dominic Purcell. Categories: Action, Thriller, Adventure. Year: 2000.
Mission: Impossible II
Former IMF agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) is engaged and set to be married when he is called back into action to rescue his former protege (Keri Russell). During the mission, Ethan learns of internal corruption at the IMF, which leads to his fiancée (Michelle Monaghan) being kidnapped. Unsure of who to trust, Ethan faces off with a dangerous and sadistic arms dealer (Philip Seymour Hoffman) in order to save the life of the woman he loves, protect the free world and keep his identity a secret. Directed by J.J. Abrams. With Ving Rhames, Billy Crudup, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Maggie Q and Laurence Fishburne. Categories: Action, Adventure, Thriller. Year: 2006.
Mission: Impossible III
When Dracula awakes from an extended hibernation, he sets out to retrieve an amulet that will help him spread his evil over the world. After gathering a team of legenday monsters, including Wolf Man, Gill Man, the Mummy and Frankenstein's monster, Dracula begins to terrorize the citizens of a small town in his quest for total domination. The world's only hope is the Monster Squad, a bunch of kids who love horror movies and meet in a tree house. While the adults in town refuse to believe what is really going on, the Monster Squad uses their movie knowledge to form a plan to defeat the monsters once and for all. Directed by Fred Dekker. With Andre Gower, Stephen Macht, Duncan Regehr and Jon Gries. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Horror, Cult Classics. Year: 1987.
The Monster Squad
When the earth is threatened by alien invaders, a ragtag group of monsters is assembled to save the planet. B.O.B. (Seth Rogen), a gelatinous blob; Dr. Cockroach, Ph.D (Hugh Laurie), an insect-headed genius; the Missing Link (Will Arnett), a macho half-ape, half-fish; Susan "Ginormica" Murphy (Reese Witherspoon), a 50-foot tall woman; and Insectosaurus, a 350-foot grub must learn how to work together and coordinate their wacky powers in order to prevent the alien invastion. Directed by Rob Letterman and Conrad Vernon. With Paul Rudd, Kiefer Sutherland, Rainn Wilson and Stephen Colbert. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy, Animation, Adventure, Family. Year: 2009.
Monsters vs. Aliens
As King Arthur (Graham Chapman) attempts to recruit his Knights of the Round Table, he is faced with disruptive peasants, the ridiculously determined Black Knight and empty-headed guards, who dismiss the requests of their mighty leader. Eventually gathering a motley collection of knights with a range of quirks and limited abilities, including John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin, Arthur sets out at God's command to retrieve the Holy Grail. During their quest, Arthur and his knights must contend with giants, wizards, the dreaded Knights who say Ni, a killer rabbit and the Legenday Black Beast of Aargh . Directed by Terry Gilliam. With Terry Gilliam and Neil Innes. Categories: Cult Classics, Adventure, Comedy. Year: 1975.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
When an airplane carrying a US space shuttle on loan to the United Kingdom crashes in the Atlantic Ocean, James Bond (Roger Moore) is put on the case. Discovering that no evidence of the spacecraft is found in the wreckage, Bond sets out on a mission that will take him deep into space to stop the evil Hugo Drax (Michael Lonsdale). Directed by Lewis Gilbert. With Lois Chiles and Richard Kiel. Categories: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, James Bond. Year: 1979.
Moonraker
Ernesto Guevara (Gael García Bernal), a medical student, and Alberto Granado (Rodrigo De la Serna), a biochemist, set out on a motorcycle road trip through the rural areas of Latin America to discover its land and its people. On the way to do their medical residency at a leper colony, Guevara and Granado encounter the poverty and suffering of the lower classes and indigenous peoples. Both Guevara and Granado are changed by their experiences, but it is clear that Ernesto has found a new direction for his life. Directed by Walter Salles. Categories: Adventure, Drama, Biography, Foreign Film. Year: 2004.
The Motorcycle Diaries
John (Brad Pitt) and Jane (Angelina Jolie), a seemingly typical, suburban couple, are bored silent, uncomfortable dinners and looking for a way out of their passionless marriage. What each of them doesn't know is that the other is a high-priced, international assassin, killing on command for the highest bidder. The action heats up when they realize that their next targets are each other, turning their quiet neighborhood into an explosive battleground. Directed by Doug Liman. With Vince Vaughn, Adam Brody, Kerry Washington and Michelle Monaghan. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Thriller. Year: 2005.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
This sequel to The Mummy takes place nine years after the events of the first film. Rick (Brendan Fraser) and Evelyn (Rachel Weisz) have married and are raising their son in England. But when the evil mummy Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo) returns to life and breaks out of the British Museum, where he was housed, the couple gets involved in the struggle between Imhotep and the Scorpion King (Dwayne Johnson). It's a struggle that involves Meela (Patricia Velasquez), a sorceress, and threatens the life of their son. Directed by Stephen Sommers. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller. Year: 2001.
The Mummy Returns
Explorer Rick O'Connell (Brendan Fraser) returns in a new adventure, traveling through the Far East to do battle with the resurrected Emperor Han (Jet Li). Joining Rick as he races from the catacombs of ancient China to the snow-covered Himalayas are his son Alex (Luke Ford), his wife Evelyn (Maria Bello) and her brother Jonathan (John Hannah). Released from a 2,000-year-old curse, the Dragon Emperor and his 10,000 soldiers set out to enslave the world, with only the O'Connells standing in their way. Directed by Rob Cohen. With Michelle Yeoh. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller. Year: 2008.
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
A futuristic story of a world owned by corporations that control a machine that can transform all humans into mutants, the film is about the leader (Ron Perlman) of an ancient brotherhood. He recruits an army of 20 warriors to save the human race. Led by Major Hunter (Thomas Jane), they include Devon Aoki and Anna Walton. John Malkovich plays an evil corporate executive. Can this small band really save the world? Directed by Simon Hunter. With Shauna Macdonald. Categories: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi. Year: 2008.
Mutant Chronicles
A coming-of-age comedy-drama, the film is about Art Bechstein (Jon Foster), a recent college graduate with mixed feelings about his gangster father (Nick Nolte). Art has always kept his family life separate from his friends, but during the summer after he graduates, he meets Cleveland (Peter Sarsgaard), who makes collections for a loan shark buddy of his father's. He also has a romance with a strange girl named Phlox (Mena Suvari) and lusts after Cleveland's girlfriend (Sienna Miller). Based on a novel by Michael Chabon (Wonder Boys). Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. With Jack Baun and Omid Abtahi. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Drama. Year: 2008.
The Mysteries of Pittsburgh
Benjamin Franklin Gates (Nicolas Cage) has spent his life searching for the legendary Knights Templar Treasure. For six generations, the Gates family has chased after clues left behind by America’s founding fathers and traveled across the nation in search of the bounty. Now, at last, Gates believes he has discovered where the ultimate hint to the treasure’s resting place can be found - a hidden map on the back of the Declaration of Independence. Directed by Jon Turteltaub. With Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, Sean Bean and Jon Voight. Categories: Action, Adventure. Year: 2004.
National Treasure
Treasure hunter Benjamin Franklin Gates (Nicolas Cage) returns to uncover the truth behind Abraham Lincoln's assassination. Using the 18 pages missing from John Wilkes Booth's diary, Gates investigates the mystery, which implicates one of his ancestors in the murder. To discover the truth and clear his family name, Gates will stop at nothing - even if it means breaking into Buckingham Palace and the White House. Directed by Jon Turteltaub. With Jon Voight, Diane Kruger, Ed Harris, Helen Mirren, Harvey Keitel and Justin Bartha. Categories: Action, Adventure. Year: 2007.
National Treasure: Book of Secrets
Heath Ledger stars as Ned Kelly, the most celebrated outlaw in Australian history. Back in the 19th century, along with his sidekick, Joe (Orlando Bloom) and their gang, Kelly terrorized banks and towns all over rural Oz. In one caper, he even held an entire town hostage. Naomi Watts is an upper-class woman who falls for Ned against her better judgment. Directed by Gregor Jordan. With Joel Edgerton, Geoffrey Rush and Laurence Kinlan. Categories: Action, Adventure, Biography, Crime, History. Year: 2003.
Ned Kelly
In 1607, three ships sail from England seeking to establish a foothold on the coast of the New World. Shackled below the deck of one of the ships is a soldier of fortune named John Smith (Colin Farrell). After landing, Smith seeks the assistance of the local tribesmen and meets a beautiful young woman named Pocahontas (Q'Orianka Kilcher). While the world around them changes forever, a bond develops between this Englishman and Native American woman that transcends friendship or romance. Directed by Terrence Malick. With Christopher Plummer and Christian Bale. Categories: Adventure, Drama, History, Romance. Year: 2005.
The New World
Larry (Ben Stiller) a broke, divorced dad takes a job as a night guard at the Museum of Natural History, then discovers to his amazement that all the museum exhibits come to life after dark. He brings his son to see these wonders, then has to catch three thieves who steal an Egyptian stone that is responsible for the night-time magic. Robin Williams plays a statue of Teddy Roosevelet come to life and Owen Wilson is a cowboy. Directed by Shawn Levy. With Dick Van Dyke, Carla Gugino and Ricky Gervais. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2006.
Night at the Museum
Alexandra Rover (Jodie Foster) is a famous adventure novelist who is afraid to leave her own house. Nim (Abigail Breslin), her biggest fan, lives an xciting, carefree life on secret island with her father, Jack (Gerard Butler). When Jack goes missing at sea, Nim contacts her fictional hero, Alex Rover ( also played by Gerard Butler), in the hope that he will help save her island and her father's life. After receiving the message, the reclusive Alexandra must use her imagination to overcome her fears and save the day. Directed by Jennifer Flackett and Mark Levin. With Alphonso McAuley. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2008.
Nim's Island
When New York City advertising executive Roger Thornhill (Cary Grant) is mistaken for a secret government agent by a group of murderous spies, he must flee across the country under hot pursuit. With Roger's life in great peril, he is joined by Eve (Eva Marie Saint), a beautiful woman committed to helping him escape this dangerous fiasco. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. With James Mason, Jessie Royce Landis, Josephine Hutchinson and Martin Landau. Categories: Adventure, Mystery, Thriller, Classic. Year: 1959.
North by Northwest
When Everett Ulysses McGill (George Clooney) escapes from a chain gang with his friends, Delmar (Tim Blake Nelson) and Pete (John Turturro), they set out on a journey through 1930s Mississippi to recover a stash of bank loot that Everett buried near his house. Based loosely on Homer's Odyssey, these bandits encounter a series of villains and prophets as they record a hit country song, attempt to win back Everett's ex-wife (Holly Hunter) and do their best to stay one step ahead of an otherworldly lawman (Daniel von Bargen). Directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen. With John Goodman and Charles Durning. Categories: Comedy, Adventure, Crime, Music. Year: 2000.
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
After a priceless Faberge egg is found on a murdered British agent, James Bond (Roger Moore) is chosen to crack the case. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers a heinous, elaborate plot to start World War III. Directed by John Glen. With Maud Adams, Louis Jourdan, Kabir Bedi and Steven Berkoff. Categories: Action, Adventure, Thriller, James Bond. Year: 1983.
Octopussy
When James Bond (George Lazenby) saves a girl from suicide, her crime lord father agrees to lead the dashing spy to his arch-enemy, Ernst Stavro Blofeld (Telly Savalas), in exchange for Bond marrying his daughter Tracy (Diana Rigg). As Bond's growing love for Tracy contends with his enduring hatred of Blofeld, a new plot by the villain to infect humanity with a lethal virus threatens to destroy Bond's marriage, his life and the world. Directed by Peter R. Hunt. With Gabriele Ferzetti, Ilse Steppat and Lois Maxwell. Categories: Action, Romance, Adventure, Thriller, James Bond. Year: 1969.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
An animated comedy about a grizzly bear (Martin Lawrence) who has been domesticated by a friendly park ranger, Beth (Debra Messing). But when the ranger decides to return him to the wild, he doesn't know what to do, since he's so used to Beth's garage. Plus, it's hunting season. He teams up with a fast-talking deer (Ashton Kutcher) just to survive. Directed by Anthony Stacchi. With Gary Sinise, and Billy Connolly. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family. Year: 2006.
Open Season
When RJ (Bruce Willis), a raccoon con artist, meets up with a mismatched group of forest creatures led by Vern the tortoise (Garry Shandling), he fools them into helping him repay a food debt he owes to an angry bear. Together, these adventurous critters venture out into the new suburban sprawl that popped up while they were hibernating, and learn a lesson about friends and family. Directed by Tim Johnson and Karey Kirkpatrick. With Steve Carell, Wanda Sykes, William Shatner, Nick Nolte, Thomas Haden Church, Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family. Year: 2006.
Over the Hedge
Mutrac (Humphrey Bogart), a French journalist and activist who opposed the Munich pact and was framed for murder, is sent to spend his miserable days on Devil's Island. After managing to escape with four other men and make it onto a ship bound for Marseille, his luck finally runs out. When France surrenders to Nazi Germany, fascist sympathizer Major Duval (Sydney Greenstreet) attempts to take over the ship for the Vichy French. Faced with death or capture, Mutrac must lead his friends in an attempt to regain control of the boat and his life. Directed by Michael Curtiz. With Michèle Morgan and Peter Lorre. Categories: Drama, Adventure, War, Classic, Based on a Novel. Year: 1944.
Passage to Marseille
Ghost (Karl Urban), a Viking boy, is raised by a Native American tribe when his clan is defeated in a battle. After learning the ways of his new family, Ghost, who is now a man, must protect his people from the Vikings, who have returned to conquer and settle in North America. Directed by Marcus Nispel. With Moon Bloodgood and Russell Means. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller, War. Year: 2007.
Pathfinder
Pee-Wee Herman (Paul Reubens) is a man-child who owns his own house but likes to talk to his cereal. After his beloved bicycle is stolen by his rich, spoiled arch-enemy, Francis (Mark Holton), Pee-Wee goes on a mission and won't stop until his best friend is returned to safety. As he travels the country, Pee-wee encounters an escaped convict, a friendly waitress with a jealous boyfriend, and a mysterious female truck driver. Directed by Tim Burton. Categories: Adventure, Family, Comedy. Year: 1985.
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
In their London home, Wendy Darling (Rachel Hurd-Wood) captivates her siblings each night with bedtime stories of adventure and swordplay. However, the children find themselves the heroes of an even greater story when Peter Pan (Jeremy Sumpter) flies into their nursery one night and leads them through the stars to the lush jungles of Neverland. There, Wendy and her brothers join the Lost Boys for an exciting, no-rules adventures, and prepare for a showdown with Pan's nemesis, the evil Captain Hook (Jason Isaacs). Directed by P.J. Hogan. With Lynn Redgrave, Richard Briers and Olivia Williams. Categories: Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2003.
Peter Pan
The Phantom (Billy Zane), a superhero from Bengalla, travels to New York City to take on wealthy madman Xander Drax (Treat Williams). As Drax tries to collect three mystical skulls that would unlock an enormous power, the Phantom must stop him and protect the city from destruction. Directed by Simon Wincer. With Kristy Swanson, Catherine Zeta-Jones and James Remar. Categories: Action, Family, Adventure, Based on a Comic. Year: 1996.
The Phantom
When faced with the murder of a famous soccer coach and the theft of the famous Pink Panther diamond, Chief Inspector Dreyfus (Kevin Kline) needs the best detective in France. But, since he's unavailable, the Chief will have to rely on the bumbling Inspector Jaques Clouseau (Steve Martin). As the incompetent Inspector investigates the case with the help of his partner, Ponton (Jean Reno), he manages to bungle every lead, but still manages to save the day. Directed by Shawn Levy. With Beyoncé Knowles, Henry Czerny and Emily Mortimer. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Crime. Year: 2006.
The Pink Panther
After teaming up to rescue Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) from a deadly sea monster, Elizabeth (Keira Knightley), Will (Orlando Bloom) and Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) head off with their old friend to face off against Davey Jones (Bill Nighy) and Lord Cutler Beckett (Tom Hollander). Calling the Pirate Lords from the four corners of the globe, including the infamous Sao Feng (Yun-Fat Chow), the buccaneers gather to preserve their way of life and retain control over the seven seas. Directed by Gore Verbinski. With Jack Davenport, Jonathan Pryce, Lee Arenberg and Mackenzie Crook. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy. Year: 2007.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is back and this time he must settle a debt with Davey Jones, the monstrous captain of the Flying Dutchman. Unless Jack can figure a way out of the pact, he will be cursed to an afterlife damnation in the service of Jones. To make matters worse, Jack's newest problem interrupts the wedding of Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), who once again find themselves thrust into one of Jack's high-seas adventures. Directed by Gore Verbinski. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy. Year: 2006.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Captain Jack Sparrow's (Johnny Depp) ship, the Black Pearl, is stolen by his nemesis, Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush), and then used to kidnap Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), the Governor's beautiful daughter. After a chance meeting, Jack joins forces with Elizabeth's childhood friend, Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), and the pair hijack the HMS Interceptor in an attempt to rescue Elizabeth and recapture the Black Pearl. Directed by Gore Verbinski. With Jack Davenport and Jonathan Pryce. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy. Year: 2003.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
After his flight to Chicago is diverted and delayed due to bad weather, pretentious ad executive Neal Page (Steve Martin) decides to find another means of transportation in order to get home to his family for Thanksgiving. Joining Neal in his harrowing journey, much to his dismay, is shower curtain ring salesman Del Griffith (John Candy), an obnoxious blabbermouth who always seems to find a way to make a bad situation even worse. While the mismatched pair squabble their way from one detour to the next, they never give up and eventually bond over the shared disaster. Directed by John Hughes. With Kevin Bacon, Matthew Lawrence and Ben Stein. Categories: Comedy, Adventure. Year: 1987.
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
An alien planet's paranoid fears are kicked into gear when astronaut Chuck Baker (Dwayne Johnson) arrives from earth. Suspecting an alien invasion, the inhabitants of Planet 51 are on high alert. To make it home, Chuck will need his robot companion Rover and his new friend Lem (Justin Long) to help him evade capture and recover his spaceship from the Planet 51 Alien Invaders Space Museum. Directed by Jorge Blanco, Javier Abad and Marcos Martínez. With Seann William Scott, Jessica Biel, Gary Oldman and John Cleese. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2009.
Planet 51
After traveling through time to escape a Pokemon hunter, Celebi and his pal Sammy team up with Ash, Pikachu and their friends to battle against a new enemy. Armed with a dark Pokeball capable of turning any Pokemon it captures into an evil and far stronger creature, this new adversary challenges Ash and the rest of the Pokemon to their most difficlut battle ever. Directed by Jim Malone and Kunihiko Yuyama. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation. Year: 2002.
Pokemon 4Ever
Christmas is a time of joy, especially for children who believe in Santa Claus. As one little boy lies in bed on Christmas Eve wondering if the whole pageantry is real at all, he hears the whistle of the Polar Express, a magical train that takes little children to the North Pole. There, he learns that the spirit of Christmas is alive and well. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. Voiced by Tom Hanks, Leslie Harter Zemeckis, Eddie Deezen, Nona Gaye and Peter Scolari. Categories: Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Animation. Year: 2004.
The Polar Express
A kind grandfather (Peter Falk) reads a story to his sick grandson (Fred Savage) in the hope that it will help pass the time and raise the boy's spirits. When the Dread Pirate Roberts (Cary Elwes), a once simple farm boy, attempts to rescue his love, the beautiful Buttercup (Robin Wright Penn), from the foul Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon), he is joined by two companions, (Mandy Patinkin and Andre the Giant), his former enemies. As the tale of sword fights, vile swamps, kidnappings and true love plays out, the grandfather does his best to finish the story despite being interuppted by his grandson at all the mushy parts. Directed by Rob Reiner. With Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Carol Kane, Billy Crystal and Wallace Shawn. Categories: Cult Classics, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance. Year: 1987.
The Princess Bride
Following his lover's death, James Bond (Daniel Craig) starts a relentless search for the truth behind her identity. Together with M (Judi Dench), Bond interrogates Mr. White (Jesper Christensen) and uncovers information about a sinister organization called Quantum. After receiving intelligence that takes him to Haiti, Bond meets Camille (Olga Kurylenko), a Russian-Bolivian agent, who leads him to Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric), a ruthless businessman bent on overthrowing the Bolivian government to take control of its water supply. To stop Greene and Quantum, 007 must stay one step ahead of his enemies within the terrorist group, the British government and the CIA. Directed by Marc Forster. With Gemma Arterton and Jeffrey Wright. Categories: Action, Adventure, Thriller, James Bond. Year: 2008.
Quantum of Solace
The Lady (Sharon Stone), a female gunslinger, rides into Redemption, Arizona to carry out a deeply personal vendetta. As Herod (Gene Hackman), the cruel ruler of the small Western town, plans a quick draw competition designed to eliminate his competition, a group of outlaws, gunfighters and trick shooters move into town, intent on proving their superior skills. After meeting Cort (Russell Crowe), a reformed killer forced into the contest by Herod, the Lady finds that they share a common enemy and the two devise a plan to free Redemption from oppression. Directed by Sam Raimi. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Gary Sinise and Tobin Bell. Categories: Action, Adventure, Western. Year: 1995.
The Quick and the Dead
Molly Craig (Everlyn Sampi), a young aborigine girl, her younger sister, Daisy (Tianna Sansbury), and their cousin, Gracie (Laura Monaghan), are taken from their homes by a heartless bureaucrat (Kenneth Branagh) and sent to a government-run camp to be trained as domestic workers. Trapped in in a compound meant to integrate aborigines into white society and wipe out their culture, the girls make the decision to escape and make the dificult trek back home across 1500 miles of desolate outback terrain. Directed by Phillip Noyce. With David Gulpilil, Deborah Mailman, Jason Clarke, Ningali Lawford and Natasha Wanganeen. Categories: Drama, Adventure, Foreign Film, Based on a True Story. Year: 2002.
Rabbit-Proof Fence
After picking up two runaways, taxi driver Jack Bruno (Dwayne Johnson) discovers that the pair are actually siblings with paranormal powers. What's more, Tia (AnnaSophia Robb) and Tony (Alexander Ludwig) are being hunted by evil organization that wants to use their powers for their nefarious ends. Though he initially doesn't want to get involved in their trouble, ultimately it's up to Jack to protect the siblings and get them to Witch Mountain before it's too late. Directed by Andy Fickman. With Carla Gugino, Christine Lakin, Cheech Marin, Ciarán Hinds, Tom Everett Scott and Garry Marshall. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Family. Year: 2009.
Race to Witch Mountain
Eccentric billionare and Las Vegas casino owner Donald Sinclair (John Cleese) organizes an insane cross country race in which six teams compete for two million dollars stuffed in a locker. While the teams make their mad, no rules dash for the cash, Sinclair and his high-rolling buddies bet on every aspect of their journey. The colorful participants include a recently united mother and daughter (Whoopi Goldberg and Lanei Chapman), two inept brothers (Seth Green and Vince Vieluf), a despised NFL referee (Cuba Gooding Jr.), a father on a family vacation from hell (Jon Lovitz), a bumbling narcoleptic (Rowan Atkinson) and a straight-laced lawyer (Breckin Meyer). Directed by Jerry Zucker. With Amy Smart, Kathy Bates and Wayne Knight. Categories: Comedy, Adventure. Year: 2001.
Rat Race
Chuck Yeager (Sam Shepard), the first man to break the sound barrier, and the astronauts in the Mercury 7 program, including U.S. Marine John Glenn (Ed Harris) and U.S. Navy pilot Alan Shepard (Scott Glenn), rely on their exceptional skills and incomparable courage to become heroes during the early days of the US space program. Competitive and uncompromising, these pioneers blaze a trail toward the future, forming a lasting bond under the gruelling conditions of the Cold War. Directed by Philip Kaufman. With Dennis Quaid, Barbara Hershey, Veronica Cartwright and Jeff Goldblum. Categories: Politics, Adventure, Drama, History. Year: 1983.
The Right Stuff
Thinking that his long-distance girlfriend, Rachel (Rachel Blanchard), is cheating on him, Josh Parker (Breckin Meyer) makes the mistake of hooking up with Beth (Amy Smart), a sweet coed who isn't shy in front of a video camera. About the same time that Josh learns that Tiffany has been hard to reach because her grandfather died, he also discovers that his friend, Rubin (Paulo Costanzo), accidentally mailed a tape of his late-night indiscretions to Tiffany, thinking it was one of Josh's frequent video messages. With his love life in the balance, Josh gathers up his pals and heads out on a mission to get back the tape, while still taking time to party along the way. Directed by Todd Phillips. With Seann William Scott, DJ Qualls and Tom Green. Categories: Comedy, Adventure. Year: 2000.
Road Trip
After the noble King Richard is hypnotized into joining the crusades, the sinister Prince John (Peter Ustinov) takes over the the throne of Nottingham. Aided by Sir Hiss (Terry-Thomas) and the bullying Sheriff of Nottingham (Pat Buttram), Prince John raises the taxes of the defenseless people of Nottingham and puts them in jail when they can't pay their debts. Their only hope is the noble outlaw Robin Hood (Brian Bedford), who hides out in Sherwood forest, robbing the rich and giving to the poor with the help of his faithful friend, Little John (Phil Harris). After spying the beautiful Maid Marian (Monica Evans), his former girlfriend, at an archery tournament, Robin sets out to free his love and return the throne to its rightful owner. Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman. With Carole Shelley and Andy Devine. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Music. Year: 1973.
Robin Hood
Robin of Locksley (Kevin Costner) returns from the crusades to find that the Sheriff of Nottingham (Alan Rickman) has taken over his land and put the peasentry in a stranglehold in the King's absence. Teaming up with his friends, Azeem (Morgan Freeman) and Little John (Nick Brimble), Robin Hood vows to avenge his father's murder and put an end to the Sheriff's tyranny. The band of outlaws robs from the rich to feed the poor and sets out to secure King Richard the Lionheart's return, while Robin does his best to renew his old love with Maid Marian (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio). Directed by Kevin Reynolds. With Christian Slater and Michael Wincott. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance. Year: 1991.
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
After General Hummel (Ed Harris) and a renegade team of Marines seize control of Alcatraz, the group vows to launch missiles containing lethal nerve gas into downtown San Francisco unless their demands are met. In response, the US government sends a team of Navy SEALs and two civilians, FBI chemical weapons expert Stanley Goodspeed (Nicolas Cage) and John Patrick Mason (Sean Connery), a top-secret federal prisoner, to subdue the homegrown terrorists. But, when the SEALs are neutralized, the mission's success rests on the shoulders of Goodspeed and Mason, the only man ever to escape from the infamous prison. Directed by Michael Bay. With David Morse, William Forsythe, Michael Biehn, John Spencer and Vanessa Marcil. Categories: Action, Adventure, Thriller. Year: 1996.
The Rock
Stunt pilot Cliff Secord (Bill Campbell) discovers an incredible jet pack abandoned in a field and masters the power of personal flight with the help of his mechanic friend, Peevee (Alan Arkin). When evil, well connected actor Neville Sinclair (Timothy Dalton) informs mobster Eddie Valentine (Paul Sorvino) of Cliff's secret, the sinister criminals set out to get their hands on the technology. Cliff's girlfriend, Jenny (Jennifer Connelly), who is seeking a role in Neville's new film, winds up in the middle of the struggle, and Cliff will stop at nothing to save her. Directed by Joe Johnston. With Terry O'Quinn and Ed Lauter. Categories: Action, Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi. Year: 1991.
The Rocketeer
In order to get out of debt with a gangster, mob repo man Beck (Dwayne Johnson) agrees to travel to the Amazon to retrieve the man's wise-ass son Travis (Seann William Scott). When Beck finally tracks him down, Travis reveals that he is searching for ancient treasure and convinces Beck to team up with him in order to locate the riches. But, Beck and Travis are not alone in their quest, and must compete with Hatcher (Christopher Walken), an insane despot who has enslaved the jungle's inhabitants. Directed by Peter Berg. With Rosario Dawson, Ewen Bremner and Jon Gries. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy. Year: 2003.
The Rundown
Matthew McConaughey is an adventurer who finds a coin he is sure comes from a cargo of treasure that was lost in the ocean during the Civil War. The treasure has ended up underneath the Saharan Desert. He persuades an archeologist (Penélope Cruz) and an old buddy of his (Steve Zahn) to help him track down the treasure, which will be worth a fortune. But they aren't the only ones after the gold, and they face enemies from all sides as they pursue the loot. Directed by Breck Eisner. With Lennie James, William H. Macy and Lambert Wilson. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy. Year: 2005.
Sahara
The Mystery Inc. team has been disbanded for two years when they each receive invitations to Spooky Island, an amusement park with a sinister secret. Fred (Freddie Prinze Jr.), Daphne (Sarah Michelle Gellar), Velma (Linda Cardellini), Shaggy (Matthew Lillard) and Scooby must put aside their petty differences and reunite in an attempt to solve this mystery and free the young visitors of Spooky Island. Directed by Raja Gosnell. With Rowan Atkinson, Isla Fisher and Mark McGrath. Categories: Adventure, Mystery, Family, Comedy, Fantasy. Year: 2002.
Scooby-Doo
Lily Owens (Dakota Fanning), a lonely 14-year-old girl haunted by the memory of her late mother, runs away from home with her caregiver Rosaleen (Jennifer Hudson) to escape her abusive father (Paul Bettany). Finding her way to a South Carolina town that she believes holds the secret to her mother's past, Lily is taken in by the Boatwright sisters, August (Queen Latifah), June (Alicia Keys) and May (Sophie Okonedo), three strong, independent women who raise bees. Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. With Tristan Wilds and Nate Parker. Categories: Adventure, Drama, Based on a Novel. Year: 2008.
The Secret Life of Bees
Young Will Stanton (Alexander Ludwig) has his life turned upside down when he learns that he is the last of a group of ancient warriors predestined to fight against the forces of the Dark. To complete his quest, Will must travel back and forth through time to discover a series of six signs that will lead him into a final confrontation with forces of unimaginable evil. Aided by the Old Ones, Will races against his nemisis, the Rider (Christopher Eccleston), to secure the fate of the universe. Directed by David L. Cunningham. With Ian McShane and Frances Conroy. Categories: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Thriller. Year: 2007.
The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising
Director Akira Kurosawa presents a heroic tale of duty and honor. After, master samurai Kambei (Takashi Shimura) poses as a monk in order to save a kidnapped child, a group of farmers begs him to protect their lands from a band of roving bandits. Kambei accepts their charge and assembles six other samurai to build a militia, preparing them for a bloody battle when the bandits begin their raids. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama, Classic. Year: 1954.
Seven Samurai
In this epic drama, two Norsemen reach the shores of North America in 1007 A.D. Stranded there, they fight for survival, although one takes a spiritual path while the other is driven by animal instincts. It turns out that they are not alone in their new land and meet both Native Americans and Irish monks who are already living there. This drama is filmed in quasi-documentary style. Directed by Tony Stone. Categories: Adventure, Drama. Year: 2007.
Severed Ways: The Norse Discovery of America
When hearing that his estranged father has been murdered and that the Imperial Seal of China has been stolen, Chon (Jackie Chan) and travels to London with his buddy Roy (Owen Wilson) looking to regain the seal and take revenge on his father's killer. Chon and Roy are joined in England by Chon's sister Lin (Fann Wong), who has uncovered a conspiracy to murder the royal family. As the unlikely duo track down the seal, they must face off against the ruthless Lord Nelson Rathbone (Aidan Gillen). Directed by David Dobkin. With Aaron Johnson, Tom Fisher, Donnie Yen and Oliver Cotton. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy. Year: 2003.
Shanghai Knights
When a Chinese princess (Lucy Liu) is kidnapped in the Old West, a warrior (Jackie Chan), is sent to find her. Owen Wilson plays a train robber who becomes the warrior's unlikely partner in the search. Cultural and language differences between the two rescuers make for a lot of comic moments and there is also a great deal of martial-arts action. Directed by Tom Dey. With Xander Berkeley. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Western. Year: 2000.
Shanghai Noon
Robert Downey Jr. is the latest actor to play the famed British detective Sherlock Holmes. In this new version, he gets involved in a murder case where there is some suspicion that the victim rose from the dead. He has to contend with an arch-villain (Mark Strong) and an enticing femme fatale (Rachel McAdams). But with his trusty friend, Dr. Watson (Jude Law) by his side, he's ready for anything. Directed by Guy Ritchie. Categories: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery. Year: 2009.
Sherlock Holmes
This action-packed movie tells the story of a woman (Monica Bellucci) and a baby who are being stalked by a ruthless hit man (Paul Giamatti). By chance, she meets Smith (Clive Own), who becomes her protector. The hit man thinks Smith is just a fool, but it turns out he is a secret agent with special skills and is more than a match for the gangsters. Directed by Michael Davis. With Greg Bryk. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Thriller. Year: 2007.
Shoot 'Em Up
Shrek (Mike Myers) is an huge ogre with a kind heart underneath his intimidating green skin. Together with his loud-mouthed companion, Donkey (Eddie Murphy), Shrek must win the heart of the beautiful Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) before the sinister Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow) steals her hand and Shrek's home. Directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson. With Clive Pearse and Vincent Cassel. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2001.
Shrek
Shrek (Mike Myers) and Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz), two just-married ogres, must fight to save their love, when a trip back to meet Fiona's royal parents (John Cleese and Julie Andrews) threatens to shatter their marital bliss. Unhappy with her new husband, Fiona's parents try to set up their newly transformed daughter with the annoying Prince Charming (Rupert Everett) and hire Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas), a deadly assassin, to rub out Shrek. Aided by his trusty companin, Donkey (Eddie Murphy), Shrek must find a way to prove his worth and deal with Fiona's absolutely wicked Fairy Godmother (Jennifer Saunders). Directed by Andrew Adamson, Kelly Asbury and Conrad Vernon. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2004.
Shrek 2
Based on the bestselling novel by Ann Brashares, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is about four very different high-school friends, who find a pair of jeans in a second-hand store that fits all of them perfectly, even though they are different sizes. American Ferrara (of TV's Ugly Betty), Amber Tamblyn (star of the series Joan of Arcadia), Alexis Bledel (Rory on The Gilmore Girls) and Blake Lively (Gossip Girl) co-star in the story that takes place the summer before senior year. Directed by Ken Kwapis. With Mike Vogel and Bradley Whitford. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Romance. Year: 2005.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Tibby (Amber Tamblyn), Lena (Alexis Bledel), Carmen (America Ferrera) and Bridget (Blake Lively), four lifelong friends, set out on separate paths for the first time as they begin college andthat comes after. The girls remain in touch by sharing their experiences with one other with honesty, a sense of humor and a special pair of pants. On their own, the friends discover their individual strengths, fears, and capacity for love, and gain a deeper appreciation for the powerful bond they share. Directed by Sanaa Hamri. With Rachel Nichols, Tom Wisdom and Rachel Ticotin. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2008.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
When reporter Polly Perkins (Gwyneth Paltrow) makes a connection between the recent disappearance of top scientists from around the globe and an attack by giant robots on New York City, she seeks the help of her ex-boyfriend, Sky Captain (Jude Law), the heroic leader of a skilled legion of pilots. Together with his colleague, Cpt. Franky Cook (Angelina Jolie), Sky Captain and Ms. Perkins set out to stop an evil mastermind hellbent on world domination. Directed by Kerry Conran. With Giovanni Ribisi, Michael Gambon, Ling Bai and Laurence Olivier. Categories: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Adventure, Action, Mystery. Year: 2004.
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
When a NASA probe disappears in deep space, the agency recruits Ham III (Andy Samberg), the loveable, goofy grandson of the first chimp astronaut, to help recover the expensive piece of equipment. Joining the fun-loving Ham on the mission are Luna (Cheryl Hines), a fearless professional, and Titan (Patrick Warburton), their uptight commander. After the crew travels through an intergalactic wormhole, they'll have to risk everything in order to save the peaceful inhabitants of a distant planet from their tyrannical leader (Jeff Daniels). Directed by Kirk De Micco. With Kristin Chenoweth and Kenan Thompson. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy. Year: 2008.
Space Chimps
With Spider-Man now a beloved celebrity, Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) has come to terms with his duty and has found a way to balance his work with his relationship with Mary Jane (Kirsten Dunst). But, when his suit somehow turns black and increases his super powers, Peter's personality begins to change and he becomes angry, aggressive and arrogant. After his actions cause him to lose Mary Jane, Peter must figure out a way to return to his former self while fighting off his old friend Harry Osborn (James Franco) and a powerful new enemy, Sandman (Thomas Haden Church). Directed by Sam Raimi. With Topher Grace, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rosemary Harris and J.K. Simmons. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Based on a Comic. Year: 2007.
Spider-Man 3
Chihiro (Rumi Hiragi) is a young girl moving to a new town with her parents when a wrong turn takes them to a seemingly abandoned city full of mysterious and appetizing food. After stuffing themselves, Chihiro's parents (Takashi Naito and Yasuko Sawaguchi) are transformed into pigs, and Chihiro must set out with the help of a child named Haku (Miyu Irino) to rescue her parents and escape what turns out to be an enormous bath house for the millions of spirits and demons in the world. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2001.
Spirited Away
When King Neptune's crown is stolen and SpongeBob's boss, Mr. Krabs (Clancy Brown), is the prime suspect, SpongeBob (Tom Kenny) sets out with his best friend Patrick (Bill Fagerbakke) on a mission to Shell City. Even though he's just been passed over for a promotion to his dream job, SpongeBob stands by Mr. Krabs and is determined to find the crown before his boss loses his life for a crime he didn't commit. Directed by Stephen Hillenburg. With Rodger Bumpass, Alec Baldwin , Jill Talley and Scarlett Johansson. Categories: Comedy, Adventure, Family, Animation, Based on a Cartoon. Year: 2004.
The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie
Carmen (Alexa Vega) and Juni Cortez (Daryl Sabara) live an ordinary life with their boring parents Gregorio (Antonio Banderas) and Ingrid (Carla Gugino). But, what they don't know is that once upon a time their Mom and Dad were two of the greatest secret agents in the world. Then, without warning, Gregorio and Ingrid are called out of retirement to investigate why a number of their former colleagues have gone missing. When they too disappear, it's up to Carmen and Juni to step into their parents shoes and prove they have what it takes to be super spies. Directed by Robert Rodriguez. With Alan Cumming, Tony Shalhoub, Cheech Marin, Robert Patrick, Teri Hatcher and Danny Trejo. Categories: Family, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy. Year: 2001.
Spy Kids
On a remote island, the evil scientist Romero (Steve Buscemi) is hatching a sinister plot to take over the world with his own gang of spy kids. Called into action, Carmen (Daryl Sabara) and Juni Cortez (Alexa Vega) team up with fellow spy kids Gary (Matt O'Leary) and Gerti Giggles (Emily Osment) and head off to the dangerous, volcanic island to take on Romero and his the mutated monsters he has created. But, when their hi-tech gadgets stop working, the spy kids will have to rely on their quick wits and teamwork to save the day. Directed by Robert Rodriguez. With Antonio Banderas and Carla Gugino. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Action, Sci-Fi, Family. Year: 2002.
Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams
After their last mission, Juni (Daryl Sabara) and Carmen (Alexa Vega) have given up the spy life, letting their mom (Carla Gugino) and dad (Antonio Banderas) take over the family business. But, when an evil madmane named the Toymaker (Sylvester Stallone) kidnaps Carmen and traps her in a video game, Juni is forced to enter a virtual reality world in order to save his sister. Navigating through increasingly difficult levels, Juni relies on bravery, wit and quick reflexes to rescue Carmen and save the world. Directed by Robert Rodriguez. With Salma Hayek, Steve Buscemi, George Clooney, Bill Paxton and Cheech Marin, Alan Cumming, Tony Shalhoub and Ryan Pinkston. Categories: Action, Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2003.
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
Following the death of an old childhood friend, a writer (Richard Dreyfuss) remembers back to when he (Wil Wheaton), the boy (River Phoenix) and two other friends (Corey Feldman and Jerry O'Connell) set off on an adventure to find the missing body of a boy killed by a train. While the boys travel down the tracks, telling stories and bonding through their shared experience, a group of older boys (including Kiefer Sutherland) set off to find the body for themselves. Directed by Rob Reiner. With John Cusack. Categories: Adventure, Drama. Year: 1986.
Stand by Me
A rebellious youth, James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) rises through the ranks of Starfleet command to become the captain of the USS Enterprise. Teaming up with Spock (Zachary Quinto), Scotty (Simon Pegg), Dr. McCoy (Karl Urban), Sulu (John Cho) and the rest of the Enterprise crew, Kirk sets out on his first mission and must face off with Nero (Eric Bana), a Romulan villain who has escaped from a Klingon prison. Directed by J.J. Abrams. With Winona Ryder, Zoe Saldana, Bruce Greenwood, Ben Cross, Anton Yelchin and Leonard Nimoy. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Based on a TV Series. Year: 2009.
Star Trek
When Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), a young farmer on the remote planet of Tatooine, meets Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness), the mysterious old hermit reveals that Luke's father was once his pupil and convinces the boy that he too must learn to use the Force of the Jedi to fight against the evil Galactic Empire. As Luke and Obi-Wan set out to save the Rebel Leader, Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), they are joined by Han Solo (Harrison Ford), a cocky blockade runner, and his hairy sidekick Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew). Standing in their way is the powerful Darth Vader (voiced by James Earl Jones), a Sith Lord, who carries out the Emperor's orders from the planet-destroying Death Star. Directed by George Lucas. With Kenny Baker and David Prowse. Categories: Cult Classics, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi. Year: 1977.
Star Wars
With the galactic government weakened and the planet Naboo threatened by the Trade Federation, Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) set out to assist Queen Amidala (Natalie Portman) in settling the dispute, which places her people in great danger. But, when the Federation attacks, Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan must team up with a clumsy Gungan named Jar Jar Binks in order to save the Queen. And, as the evil Sith Lord Sidious plots to gain control of the Rebulic, Qui-Gon recognizes the strength of the force in Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd), a young slave. Directed by George Lucas. With Samuel L. Jackson. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi. Year: 1999.
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
After a series of assassination attempts on Senator Padmé Amidala (Natalie Portman), Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) is charged with escorting the former Queen to her home planet of Naboo. While Anakin uses the time alone to confess his love to Padmé, his teacher, Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor), investigates the death of a captured assassin and discovers that the Republic is building a secret clone army. As new love blooms and dark alliances come to light, the clone army is sent into battle with Republic's clone forces. Directed by George Lucas. With Christopher Lee, Samuel L. Jackson, Jimmy Smits and Ian McDiarmid. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance. Year: 2002.
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
After leading a three year campaign against the evil General Grievous' (Matthew Wood) droid armies, Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) have become heroes. Returning home following the daring rescue of Chancellor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid), Anakin is reunited with Padme (Natalie Portman) and learns that his young wife is pregnant. But, when he is plagued by visions of Padme dying during childbirth, Anakin falls under the devious control of Chancellor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid), submitting to the dark side of the Force and beginning his transformation into Darth Vader. Directed by George Lucas. With Samuel L. Jackson and Jimmy Smits. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi. Year: 2005.
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
After a terrible battle on the ice planet Hoth destroys the rebel base there, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) retreats to the planet Dagobah to train with Jedi master Yoda (voiced by Frank Oz). Han Solo (Harrison Ford) flees with Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) to Cloud City where they are intercepted by Empire forces and the lethal bounty hunter Boba Fett (Jeremy Bulloch). As he struggles to master the energy of the Force, Luke must rescue his friends as the Empire moves closer to victory. Directed by Irvin Kershner. With Billy Dee Williams, James Earl Jones, Anthony Daniels and Alec Guinness. Categories: Cult Classics, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi. Year: 1980.
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
After recuing Han Solo (Harrison Ford) from the evil crime lord Jabba the Hutt, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) returns to Dagobah to complete his Jedi training with Yoda (voiced by Frank Oz). As Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) and Han rejoin the Rebels in their mission to destroy the Empire's new Death Star, Luke sets out to take on Darth Vader (voiced by James Earl Jones) and the powerful Emperor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid). While Luke battles the dark side of the Force, Leia and Han team up with the loveable Ewoks to destroy the Death Star's shield generator. Directed by Richard Marquand. With Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels and Sebastian Shaw. Categories: Cult Classics, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi. Year: 1983.
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
During the Clone Wars as the dark side gains control and the Galactic Republic slips further into the control of the Separatists, Anakin Skywalker (Matt Lanter) and his Padawan learner Ahsoka Tano (Ashley Eckstein) set out on a mission that brings them face-to-face with crime lord Jabba the Hutt (Kevin Michael Richardson). And, at every turn, they face interference from Count Dooku (Christopher Lee) and his sinister agent Asajj Ventress (Nika Futterman). Meanwhile, on the front lines of the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan Kenobi (James Arnold Taylor) and Master Yoda (Tom Kane) lead a massive clone army in a battle against power of the dark side. Directed by Dave Filoni. With Ian Abercrombie, Catherine Taber, Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Daniels. Categories: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi. Year: 2008.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
When a bright light streaks across the night sky above a village located near the edge of a magical land, a young man named Tristan (Charlie Cox) sets out to recover the fallen star in order to win the heart of Victoria (Sienna Miller), the beutiful, but cold object of his desire. Once in the mysterious realm, Tristan finds that the star has transformed into a girl named Yvaine (Claire Danes) and that he is not the only one searching for her. To make it home, Tristan will have to overcome the evil sons of an aging king (Peter O'Toole), a wicked witch (Michelle Pfeiffer), a pirate named Captain Shakespeare (Robert De Niro) and a shady trader (Ricky Gervais). Directed by Matthew Vaughn. With Ian McKellen and Rupert Everett. Categories: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy. Year: 2007.
Stardust
Years after discovering an ancient ring of stone beneath the sands of Egypt, scientists realize that the mysterious structure is an interstellar portal to a planet on the other side of the universe. When a group of US soldiers led by Col. Jack O'Neil (Kurt Russell) and Dr. Daniel Jackson (James Spader) travel through the ring, they discover a colony of enslaved humans resembling ancient Egyptians. Attempting to discover their origins, the team learns that the planet is controlled by an alien ruler with unimaginable power. As O'Neil and his soldiers fight for their lives and try to return to Earth, Jackson makes a connection with a young woman, who helps them convince the slaves to rise up against their false god. Directed by Roland Emmerich. Categories: Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi. Year: 1994.
Stargate
When the military develops "EDI," a deadly new aircraft that flies using an advanced artificial intelligence, US Navy test pilots Ben Gannon (Josh Lucas), Kara Wade (Jessica Biel) and Henry Purcell (Jamie Foxx) are hesitant to accept their new wingman. Their opinions begin to change when EDI proves useful during their first mission. But, when a lightning storm fries EDI's circuitry and turns it stops following commands, it is up to the human pilots to ground the renegade aircraft and prevent a nuclear war. Directed by Rob Cohen. With Sam Shepard and Joe Morton. Categories: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 2005.
Stealth
When Ray Steam (Anna Paquin), a young inventor in Victorian England, receives a mysterious package from his grandfather (Patrick Stewart), he becomes the target of the evil O'Hara Foundation. Inside the package, is the Steam Ball, a powerful invention capable of providing energy for an entire country. With his life in danger, Ray must use the Steam Ball to save London and redeem his family's name. Directed by Katsuhiro Ôtomo. With Alfred Molina and David S. Lee. Categories: Action, Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi, Animation. Year: 2004.
Steamboy
After her father is kidnapped, Chun-Li (Kristin Kreuk) sets out into the streets of Hong Kong looking for revenge. With her sights set on a seemingly unstoppable foe, Chun-Li will have to push the limits of her martial arts skills to bring him to justice. Directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak. With Michael Clarke Duncan, Moon Bloodgood, Neal McDonough, Chris Klein and Robin Shou. Categories: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 2009.
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li
When the Sun begins to die as a form of matter that inhibits nuclear fusion grows at its center, a team of astronauts is assembled to re-ignite the star by detonating a powerful bomb. As they travel towards their destination, the crew experiences an accident and receives a distress call from a long lost spaceship. In order to complete their mission, the astronauts will have to fight for their lives, along with their sanity. Directed by Danny Boyle. With Rose Byrne, Cliff Curtis, Chris Evans, Troy Garity, Cillian Murphy and Michelle Yeoh. Categories: Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 2007.
Sunshine
Beneath his mild-mannered facade, news reporter Clark Kent (Christopher Reeve) is Superman, the most powerful hero in the universe. Sent as an infant from a doomed and distant planet and raised on a farm in Kansas, Superman uses his unique gifts to champion truth and justice and save the lives of his fellow citizens. While Clark leads his double life in Metropolis, Lex Luthor (Gene Hackman), the world's greatest criminal mind, is plotting a scheme that will put Clark's love, Lois Lane (Margot Kidder) in grave danger. Directed by Richard Donner. With Marlon Brando and Ned Beatty. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Based on a Comic. Year: 1978.
Superman
Three criminals expelled from Krypton before its destruction are accidentally released from their imprisonment in an alternate dimension when Superman (Christopher Reeve) saves the Eiffel Tower by sending a nuclear bomb into outer space. While the criminals discover the superpowers Earth enables them, Superman decides to reveal his identity to Lois (Margot Kidder) and become a normal man. But, when the criminals team up with a newly freed Lex Luther (Gene Hackman), Clark Kent must find a way to regain his powers to save the planet from tyranny. Directed by Richard Lester and Richard Donner. With Ned Beatty, Jackie Cooper, Sarah Douglas, Jack O'Halloran and Terence Stamp. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Based on a Comic. Year: 1980.
Superman II
After a long visit to the remains of the planet Krypton, Superman (Brandon Routh) comes back to Earth and finds that the world has changed. Crime has risen in Metropolis, Lex Luthor (Kevin Spacey) has been sprung from prison and Lois Lane (Kate Bosworth) has a son and is engaged to be married. The Man of Steel must stop Luther, deal with a world that has learned to live without him and find a way to make things right with the woman he loves. Directed by Bryan Singer. With James Marsden, Parker Posey, Frank Langella and Sam Huntington. Categories: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi. Year: 2006.
Superman Returns
Despereaux (Matthew Broderick), a tiny mouse with big ears and an even bigger heart, refuses to accept life as a mere mouse, learning how to read and befriending a beautiful princess named Pea (Emma Watson). Banished from Mouseworld for his unconventional ways, Depereaux sets out to rescue Princess Pea when he learns that she has been kidnapped by Roscuro (Dustin Hoffman), a rat whose affections the princess earlier dismissed. Inspired by stories of knights, dragons and fair maidens, Depereaux finds the courage to become a legendary hero. Directed by Sam Fell and Robert Stevenhagen. With Tracey Ullman, Kevin Kline, William H. Macy, Stanley Tucci and Sigourney Weaver. Categories: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2008.
The Tale of Despereaux
Team America is an international police force fighting for justice and global stability. When North Korean dictator Kim Jong II tries to destroy the world, Team America must recruit Broadway actor Gary Johnston (Trey Parker) to go undercover and help them take down the dictator before he can complete his evil plan. Directed by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. With Matt Stone, Kristen Miller, Masasa, Daran Norris and Phil Hendrie. Categories: Politics, Action, Adventure, Comedy. Year: 2004.
Team America: World Police
After defeating the Shredder, the Turtles have grown apart as a family. While Master Splinter (Mako) struggles to keep the team together, strange things are brewing in New York City, where tech-industrialist Max Winters is amassing an army of ancient monsters. With the help of old allies April O'Neil and Casey Jones, the Turtles are in for the fight of their lives. Directed by Kevin Munroe. Categories: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Based on a Cartoon. Year: 2007.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Ten years after Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) destroyed the original Terminator that was sent to kill her, the threat returns. But this time, a newer shape-shifting Terminator (Robert Patrick) has been sent though time to target her son, John (Edward Furlong). Their only hope is a second Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) reprogrammed by the human resistance and sent back to protect their future leader. Directed by James Cameron. Categories: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 1991.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
After surviving the shape-shifting T-1000, John Connor (Nick Stahl) now lives outside of the system to prevent Skynet from tracking him down. But, despite Connor's efforts, the new T-X (Kristanna Loken), a deadly female cyborg, is on his trail and intent on finishing him off once and for all. Now Connor's only hope is to once again team up with the Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger). Together they must fight off the technologically superior T-X, save Connor's future wife (Claire Danes) and prevent the end of human civilization as we know it. Directed by Jonathan Mostow. Categories: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 2003.
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
In 2018, after Skynet has destroyed much of the human race in a nuclear holocaust, John Connor (Christian Bale) leads a group of survivors as they struggle to prevent the machines from completing their mission. But, when Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington), a stranger whose last memory is of being on death row, appears, Connor must decide which side Marcus is on. As Skynet prepares its final onslaught, Connor leads Marcus and the resistance fighters into the heart of Skynet's operations, hoping to stop annihilation of mankind. Directed by McG. With Anton Yelchin, Moon Bloodgood, Common, Bryce Dallas Howard and Helena Bonham Carter. Categories: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 2009.
Terminator Salvation
Louise (Susan Sarandon), a waitress, and Thelma (Geena Davis), a housewife, set out on the road after Louise is forced to shoot a man who attempts to rape Thelma outside of a bar. Headed for Mexico in their '66 Thunderbird, the two best friends embrace their new lives as outlaws and enjoy freedom that they have never known before. But, their trip gets difficult when a lawman (Harvey Keitel) intent on their capture picks up their trail. Directed by Ridley Scott. With Michael Madsen, Christopher McDonald and Brad Pitt. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama. Year: 1991.
Thelma & Louise
When a Mexican villiage is terrorized by a villainous bandit and his gang of outlaws, the townspeople call upon the greatest heroes they know: Dusty Bottoms (Chevy Chase), Lucky Day (Steve Martin) and Ned Nederlander (Martin Short). The only problem is that these would-be gunmen are actually three out of work silent movie actors who think they are traveling south of the border to star in a new film. When the danger they face turns out to be real, these wise cracking pals have to dig deep and become the heroes they were meant to be. Directed by John Landis. With Jon Lovitz. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Western. Year: 1986.
Three Amigos!
When Melquiades Estrada (Julio Cedillo) is accidentally murdered by a Texas Border Patrolman Mike Norton (Barry Pepper), his friend Pete Perkins (Tommy Lee Jones) sets out to keep a promise he made to see that Melquiades is buried in his Mexican hometown. After kidnapping Norton and digging up his friend's body, Perkins begins a dangerous journey over harsh terrain while trying to elude a police search party. With only a story to lead his way, Perkins never wavers in his dedication to see that his promise is fulfilled. Directed by Tommy Lee Jones. With January Jones and Melissa Leo. Categories: Adventure, Crime, Drama, Western. Year: 2005.
The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada
During the aftermath of the Gulf War, a group of American soldiers (George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Ice Cube and Spike Jonze) find a map that they believe will take them to a huge, hidden stockpile of gold. Determined to get their hands on the treasure, the men set out into the desert fully equipped to survive the harsh conditions and defend themselves as needed. But, when they discover people who desperately need their help, the soldiers rise to a heroic challenge that drastically changes their lives. Directed by David O. Russell. With Nora Dunn and Jamie Kennedy. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, War. Year: 1999.
Three Kings
When the elite French musketeers are disbanded and King Louis (Hugh O'Conor) is left in the hands of the scheming Cardinal Richelieu (Tim Curry), three of the musketeers band together to save their charge. Aramis (Charlie Sheen), Athos (Kiefer Sutherland) and Porthos (Oliver Platt) adopt the cocky young D'Artagnan (Chris O'Donnell) into their force and set off to save the king in one last grand adventure. Directed by Stephen Herek. With Rebecca De Mornay, Gabrielle Anwar and Julie Delpy. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Romance. Year: 1993.
The Three Musketeers
The Thunderbirds are a global emergency team, assisting people the world over in times of crisis. When a meteor strike damages their space station, no one suspects that the criminal mastermind Aristotle Spode (Ben Kingsley) is behind the event. When he manages to take over the Thunderbirds' island, it's up to the Thunderbird kids to save the day. Directed by Jonathan Frakes. With Brady Corbet, Debora Weston, Bill Paxton, Alex Barringer, Anthony Edwards. Categories: Action, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi. Year: 2004.
Thunderbirds
Surveying a nearby hillside with a pair of binoculars, Hector (Karra Elejalde) spots a nude woman amidst the trees. While investigating, he is attacked by a man whose head is wrapped in a grotesque, pink bandages. Taking refuge in a laboratory atop the hill, Hector is ushered into a contraption that turns out to be a time machine by the laboratory's lone attendant (Nacho Vigalondo). Emerging moments later, Hector finds that he has traveled back hours in time, and ends up in a deadly confrontation with multiple versions of himself. Directed by Nacho Vigalondo. With Candela Fernández, Bárbara Goenaga and Juan Inciarte. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Foreign Film. Year: 2007.
Timecrimes
While investigating ancient castle ruins in France, enigmatic archeologist Professor Edward Johnston (Billy Connolly) disappears. Believing that he is on one of his customary excursions, his team, including his assistant Andre (Gerard Butler), his student Kate (Frances O'Connor) and his son Chris (Paul Walker), initally dismiss his absence. But when the professor does not return, the team retraces his footsteps and discovers a handwritten letter from the professor dated April 2, 1357. When they discover a time machine in the professor's lab, the team recruits physicist Josh Stern ( Ethan Embry) and security guard Frank Gordon (Neal McDonough), and heads back to the fourteenth century. Directed by Richard Donner. With Anna Friel, David Thewlis, Matt Craven, Michael Sheen and Marton Csokas. Categories: Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi. Year: 2003.
Timeline
Harry Morgan (Humphrey Bogart) and his partner Eddie (Walter Brennan) crew a boat for hire off the island of Martinique. Desperate for cash, the two agree to risk their livelihood and lives by transporting a fugitive with Nazis on his tail. As the drama unfolds, Only Morgan's relationship with Marie "Slim" Browning (Lauren Bacall), a local dancer and singer, will save him from the risks and ruin of a desperate life. Directed by Howard Hawks. Categories: Thriller, War, Romance, Adventure, Classic. Year: 1944.
To Have and Have Not
When Big Tom Callahan (Brian Dennehy), kicks the bucket, the family auto parts business is in danger of going under unless his clumsy, dim-witted but well-intentioned son, Tommy Callahan Jr. (Chris Farley), can convince the company's long time customers to make the switch to their new brake pads. Together with Big Tom's right-hand man, Richard (David Spade), Tommy hits the road to save the company and the jobs of all its workers. But, in addition to having to overcome his self-doubt and lack of sales skills, Tommy must also figure out a way to outsmart his step-mother (Bo Derek) and her "son" (Rob Lowe), who want to sell the factory and steal the Callahan fortune. Directed by Peter Segal. With Dan Aykroyd and Julie Warner. Categories: Comedy, Adventure, Drama. Year: 1995.
Tommy Boy
When a British battleship vanishes in the South China seas, James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) is the man they call. As Bond begins to investigate, he connects the case to Elliot Carver (Jonathan Pryce), a maniacal media mogul with an insatiable ego. Working with a member of the Chinese Security Force (Michelle Yeoh), Bond must try to prevent Carver from starting a war simply for the television ratings. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode. With Teri Hatcher, Judi Dench and Vincent Schiavelli. Categories: Politics, Action, Adventure, Thriller, James Bond. Year: 1997.
Tomorrow Never Dies
In 1941 as World War II sweeps across Europe, the United States attempts diplomatic correspondence with Japan. Simultaneously, Japan is preparing for an attack on an American naval base in case diplomacy fails. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor from both the American and Japanese perspectives, this film surpasses typical war films to address the political and cultural importance of that fateful day in November. Directed by Richard Fleischer, Kinji Fukasaku and Toshio Masuda. With Martin Balsam, Joseph Cotten and Tatsuya Mihashi. Categories: Action, Adventure, Drama, War, History. Year: 1970.
Tora! Tora! Tora!
Trouble begins for a group of living toys when the wind-up cowboy, Woody (Tom Hanks), the perennial favorite of his owner, Andy (John Morris), is “replaced” by the flashy, new space commander, Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen). When Buzz accidentally falls out of the window, Woody is blamed for his “death.” Teaming up with his toy friends, including Mr. Potato Head (Don Rickles), Slinky Dog (Jim Varney), Rex (Wallace Shawn), Bo Peep (Annie Potts) and Hamm (John Ratzenberger), Woody sets out into the outside world to find Buzz and return him to Andy. Directed by John Lasseter. With Erik von Detten, Laurie Metcalf, R. Lee Ermey and Sarah Freeman. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family. Year: 1995.
Toy Story
When the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons bring their intergalactic robot duel to Earth, the future of humankind is left hanging in the balance as they change into objects ranging from cars to trucks to planes. As a military unit headed by Captain Lennox (Josh Duhamel) works to stop the carnage, a young man (Shia LaBeouf) running for his life may hold the key to changing the tide in the battle. Directed by Michael Bay. With Megan Fox, Tyrese Gibson, Jon Voight, Anthony Anderson, John Turturro and Bernie Mac. Categories: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi. Year: 2007.
Transformers
The sequel to Transformers, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen features Shia LaBeouf returning to the role of Sam Witwicky. Sam helped save the world in the first film, and in this one he helps the heroic Autobots fight the evil Decepticons again, only this time, the fate of the entire universe is at stake. Expect lots of fast-paced actions and huge explosions. Directed by Michael Bay. With Megan Fox, Ramon Rodriguez and Josh Duhamel. Categories: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi. Year: 2009.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Dobbs (Humphrey Bogart) and Curtin (Tim Holt) are two contract men hired by Pat McCormick (Bruce Bennett) to find gold in the brooding hills of the Sierra Madre. After the job is finished, they are approached by an old prospector (Walter Huston) claming that the area is still rich with ore, if they're willing to do what it takes to get it. Directed by John Huston. Categories: Adventure, Drama, Action, Classic. Year: 1948.
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
When her grandson, Champion, is kidnapped during the Tour de France, Madame Souza and her beloved dog Bruno travel across the Atlantic to Belleville and team up with an aged song-and-dance team to rescue him from the French mafia. Directed by Sylvain Chomet. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Music, Foreign Film. Year: 2003.
The Triplets of Belleville
When the beautiful Helen (Diane Kruger) follows Paris (Orlando Bloom) back to his home country, her furious husband Menelaus (Brendan Gleeson) convinces the other kings of Greece to wage war against the mighty land of Troy. With them is the heroic Achilles (Brad Pitt), a one man army with a passion to match his strength. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen. With Julian Glover, Sean Bean, Peter O'Toole and Nathan Jones. Categories: Action, Drama, War, Adventure, Romance. Year: 2004.
Troy
Harry Tasker (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is a high ranking secret agent, but his wife (Jamie Lee Curtis) thinks he's mild mannered computer salesman. Living a lie for the entire length of their marriage, problems start to develop right as Tasker begins a hunt for terrorists with nuclear capabilities. Directed by James Cameron. With Tom Arnold, Bill Paxton and Tia Carrere. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Thriller. Year: 1994.
True Lies
Carl Fredricksen (Edward Asner) has always dreamed of traveling the world, and at the age of 78 he finally decides the time is right. Tying thousands of balloons onto his house, Carl lifts off and begins his journey to expore the globe. But, before long, he discovers that he's not alone because Russell (Jordan Nagai), an 8-year old Junior Wilderness Explorer, was on his porch when the house took off. With no way to take him home, Carl slowly warms up to Russell and gains a new lease on life. Directed by Pete Docter and Bob Peterson. With Christopher Plummer, John Ratzenberger and Delroy Lindo. Categories: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family. Year: 2009.
Up
Van Helsing (Hugh Jackman) is a hunter whose prey is monsters and whose goal is to rid the world of evil. The Vatican sends the monster hunter to Transylvania to stop the powerful Count Dracula (Richard Roxburgh), a vampire. Van Helsing joins forces there with a gypsy princess (Kate Beckinsale), who is determined to end an ancient curse on her family by destroying the vampire. Directed by Stephen Sommers. With Elena Anaya. Categories: Action, Adventure, Horror, Fantasy, Thriller. Year: 2004.
Van Helsing
Extreme mountain climber Peter Garrett (Chris O'Donnell) must launch an extraordinary rescue effort up K2 in order to save his sister's (Robin Tunney) life. Confronting both his own limitations and the awesome power of nature's uncontrollable elements, Peter risks his life to save his sister and her summit team (Bill Paxton and Nicholas Lea) in a race against time. Directed by Martin Campbell. With Scott Glenn, Izabella Scorupco and Alexander Siddig. Categories: Action, Adventure, Thriller. Year: 2000.
Vertical Limit
When a silicon computer chip capable of withstanding extreme electromagnetic radiation is taken from the Soviets and turns out to be identical to a British design, James Bond (Roger Moore) is called in on the assignment. Tracing the chip back to industrialist Max Zorin (Christopher Walken), Bond discovers that Zorin is stockpiling the chips in anticipation of a planned nuclear explosion that will cause earthquakes across the globe. Directed by John Glen. With Tanya Roberts, Grace Jones and Patrick Macnee. Categories: Action, Adventure, Thriller, James Bond. Year: 1985.
A View to a Kill
Ray Ferrier (Tom Cruise) has seen better days. Estranged from his family, he is left to care for his son (Justin Chatwin) and daughter (Dakota Fanning) when his ex-wife leaves town. The kids aren't happy and neither is he. When disaster strikes in the form of an alien invasion, Ray must rise to extraordinary heights as he attempts to save his family from extraterrestrial invaders of enormous power. Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Tim Robbins and Miranda Otto. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Categories: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 2005.
War of the Worlds
After discovering a mysterious egg in a tide pool, Angus MacMorrow (Alex Etel) raises the strange creature that hatches as his pet. As the animal begins to grow, Angus has a harder and harder time keeping it hidden in his bathtub. Eventually, with authorities taking notice, Angus must release his friend into the wild to become the mythic monster of Scottish lore. Directed by Jay Russell. With Emily Watson, Ben Chaplin and Priyanka Xi. Categories: Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2007.
The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep
In the future, the polar ice caps have melted, covering most of the earth in water. The human survivors live on islands of wreckage and travel by boat. The Mariner (Kevin Costner), a loner seafarer who only looks out for himself, stumbles into helping a woman (Jeanne Tripplehorn) and her young daughter (Tina Majorino) escape from a vicious band of marauders led by the evil Deacon (Dennis Hopper). What the Mariner doesn't know is that the girl might hold the secret ro finding dry land. Directed by Kevin Reynolds and Kevin Costner. With Gerard Murphy and Michael Jeter. Categories: Drama, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller. Year: 1995.
Waterworld
Maurice Sendak's beloved children's classic becomes a live-action movie. It tells the story of Max (Max Records), a rebellious child who gets angry at his mother (Catherine Keener) and is suddenly transported to a land of magical but frightening creatures. The creatures are portrayed by a combination of actors wearing costumes and computer-generated imagery. Directed by Spike Jonze. With Forest Whitaker and 2009. Categories: Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2009.
Where the Wild Things Are
Four suburban wannabe bikers (Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence and William H. Macy) set out on the open road and head west in search of the adventure that's missing from their everyday lives. Their trip eventually leads them to a New Mexico bar where they come across a biker gang named the Del Fuegos, who steal one of their bikes. Not to be disrespected, the group forms a plan to pay back the Del Fuegos and get their bike back. Directed by Walt Becker. With Ray Liotta, Marisa Tomei and Jill Hennessy. Categories: Adventure, Comedy. Year: 2007.
Wild Hogs
Directed by Steven Brill. With Seth Green, Matthew Lillard, Dax Shepard and Burt Reynolds. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Mystery. Year: 2004.
Without a Paddle
Dorothy (Judy Garland) is a sweet young girl living on a quiet farm in Kansas. When a cyclone hits her house, she is transported to the magical Land of Oz. There, Dorothy encounters three fantastic companions, the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger), the Tin Man (Jack Haley) and the Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr), and sets out on a journey to visit a great Wizard of Oz (Frank Morgan) in his emerald castle. But, in order for Dorothy to find the Wizard and make it home, she will have to defeat the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton). Directed by Victor Fleming. With Billie Burke, Charley Grapewin and Clara Blandick. Categories: Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Classic. Year: 1939.
The Wizard of Oz
Twenty-something pals Kristy (Kestie Morassi), Ben (Nathan Phillips) and Liz (Cassandra Magrath) take a road trip through Australia to hike through Wolf Creek National Park. After spending time camping, the trio returns to their car and finds that it won't start. Their troubles escalate when a local bushman offers to make the repairs, and then takes them captive. Directed by Greg McLean. With John Jarratt. Categories: Horror, Thriller, Adventure, Crime. Year: 2005.
Wolf Creek
When Elektra King's (Sophie Marceau) oil tycoon father is killed in a bombing at a British Secret Service headquarters, is assigned to protect her and track down her father's killers. As Bond pieces together information about the murder, he discovers that a series of oil pipeline sabotage attempts are part of a far more sinister plot, involving Elektra and the deadly terrorist Renard (Robert Carlyle). Directed by Michael Apted. With Denise Richards, Judi Dench and John Cleese. Categories: Action, Adventure, Thriller, James Bond. Year: 1999.
The World Is Not Enough
After crashing a Senator's car, Xander Cage (Vin Diesel), a notorious extreme sports enthusiast, is captured and taken to meet with NSA Agent Augustus Gibbons (Samuel L. Jackson). Given an option between going to prison or undertaking a mission to infiltrate a Russian crime ring, Xander becomes a new breed of secret agent, using his athletic ability and unconventional methods to take out the bad guys. Directed by Rob Cohen. With Asia Argento, Marton Csokas, Michael Roof and Tom Everett. Categories: Adventure, Action, Thriller. Year: 2002.
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Jack Black and Michael Cera star in this comedy set in prehistoric times about two klutzy hunter-gatherers who can't manage to shoot an arrow straight. When they are banned from their own village, they take off on a journey through the ancient world, and meet up with such legendary Biblical figures as Abraham and Isaac. Paul Rudd (I Love You, Man) appears as Abel. Directed by Harold Ramis. With Juno Temple, and Olivia Wilde. Categories: Adventure, Comedy. Year: 2009.
Year One
The elite terrorist organization S.P.E.C.T.R.E. is at it again, and only James Bond (Sean Connery) can stop them. When an American space capsule is captured by a Russian spaceship, the American military is ready to start World War III. As Bond begins to investigate, he learns that it wasn't the Russians at all but actually a group of terrorists based in Japan. Directed by Lewis Gilbert. With Akiko Wakabayashi, Mie Hama, Karin Dor and Bernard Lee. Categories: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, James Bond. Year: 1967.
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