Zooey Deschanel is Summer, a young woman who doesn't believe that love really exists. Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Tom, a guy who falls hopelessly in love with her in this bittersweet comedy. When she leaves him suddenly, he devotes himself to getting her back. Directed by Marc Webb. With Geoffrey Arend, Chloe Moretz and Matthew Gray Gubler. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
(500) Days of Summer
Actor Morgan Freeman, playing himself, is debilitated by his own fear of failure and has not accepted a role in several years. When he begins to contemplate doing an independent film, Freeman heads to an isolated convenience store to do a little research and perhaps find some inspiration. What he finds is Scarlet (Paz Vega), a spitfire cashier, who he ends up asking for a ride home. The two cultivate a brief, unlikely friendship and help one another to grow through their banter and mutual encouragement. Directed by Brad Silberling. With Jonah Hill, Alexandra Berardi and Bobby Cannavale. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Independent Film. Year: 2006.
10 Items or Less
Pretty and popular, Bianca Stratford (Larisa Oleynik) desperately wants to date Joey Donner (Andrew Keegan), the high school heartthrob. The only problem is that Bianca's father (Larry Miller) has forbidden her to date anyone until her cynical, sharp-tongued older sister, Kat (Julia Stiles), finds a date of her own. When Cameron James (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a new student who likes Bianca, learns of the situation, he teams up with Joey to bribe Patrick (Heath Ledger), a mysterious loner, to ask Kat out, and thus free Bianca to date whomever she wants. Directed by Gil Junger. With David Krumholtz, Susan May Pratt, Gabrielle Union, Daryl Mitchell and Allison Janney. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 1999.
10 Things I Hate About You
Jenna (Jennifer Garner) is a 13-year-old girl who can’t wait to grow up and enjoy all the privileges that go along with being an adult. Less than popular, she spends most of her time with her best friend and neighbor, Matt Flamhaff (Mark Ruffalo). After an embarrassing 13th birthday, Jenna wishes to be all grown up, and wakes up the next day to discover that it's 2004 and she's a beautiful, successful 30-year-old woman. With Judy Greer, Andy Serkis and Kathy Baker. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Fantasy. Year: 2004.
13 Going on 30
Unhappy with how his life has turned out, middle-aged father Mike O'Donnell (Matthew Perry) wishes he could go back and do it all over again. When he attempts to save the life of a mysterious janitor (Brian Doyle-Murray), Mike gets his chance and awakes to discover that he's been transformed into his 17-year-old self (Zac Efron). After convincing his best fried Ned (Thomas Lennon) who he is, Mike sets out recapture his glory days and experience everything he missed out on. But, after becoming his children's high school classmates and visiting his estranged wife, Scarlett (Leslie Mann), Mike realizes that he already had the perfect life and must find a way to change back into an adult. Directed by Burr Steers. With Michelle Trachtenberg, Sterling Knight, Katerina Graham and Nicole Sullivan. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
17 Again
After serving as a bridesmaid 27 times, Jane (Katherine Heigl), a hopeless romantic, has finally had enough. Faced with the prospect of watching her sister (Malin Akerman) marry the man she secretly loves (Edward Burns), Jane must overcome her fears and find the bride inside of herself. Directed by Anne Fletcher. With Krysten Ritter, Judy Greer and James Marsden. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2008.
27 Dresses
Despite a string of steamy hookups, Matt Sullivan (Josh Hartnett) can't seem to get over his last girlfriend (Vinessa Shaw). In a last ditch effort, he decides to give up all sexual activity for the duration of Lent. When Matt's roommate Ryan (Paulo Costanzo) and their coworkers get wind of Matt's plan, they're decidedly skeptical and begin placing bets on when he will break his vow. Things become even more difficult when Matt meets Erica Sutton (Shannyn Sossamon), a beautiful, intriguing woman who puts Matt's willpower to the test. Directed by Michael Lehmann. With Griffin Dunne and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Categories: Comedy, Romance, Drama. Year: 2002.
40 Days and 40 Nights
Andy Stitzer (Steve Carell) has a comfortable job at an electronics superstore, a nice apartment with an amazing collection of action figures and comic books, good friends, and a pleasant personality. But there's just one little thing he hasn't quite gotten around to doing yet. And, when his buddies at the store find out, they consider it their duty to help Andy with his situation and go to great lengths to find him a woman. Directed by Judd Apatow. With Catherine Keener, Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, Romany Malco, Elizabeth Banks and Leslie Mann. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2005.
The 40 Year Old Virgin
Henry Roth (Adam Sandler) used to spend his days breaking the hearts of lonely tourists, but after meeting a beautiful waitress named Lucy Whitmore (Drew Barrymore) he decides to change his ways. The only problem is that Lucy suffers from short-term memory loss, which means that Henry will have to re-prove his love to her every day for the rest of his life. Directed by Peter Segal. With Rob Schneider, Sean Astin and Dan Aykroyd. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2004.
50 First Dates
This Belgian film tells the story of a Mattie (Barbara Sarafian), a woman in her Forties whose husband is going through a midlife crisis, whose daughter is going through puberty and whose other two children are struggling with different problems. She tries to be there for everyone. She gets into a minor car accident one day, and is stunned to find that the 29-year-old driver of the other car, Johnny (Jurgen Delnaet), finds her attractive. Directed by Christophe Van Rompaey. With Anemone Valcke, Griet van Damme, Sofia Ferri, Johan Heldenbergh and Julian Borsani. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2008.
Aanrijding in Moscou
When talk radio host Emma Lloyd (Uma Thurman) advises one of her listeners to break up with her boyfriend, Patrick (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), the jilted ex, takes revenge by filling out a marriage license with both their names on it. The initially harmless prank causes Emma to rethink her engagement and safe life with her fiancé Richard Bratton (Colin Firth) and the world's most unlikely couple becomes drawn to each other. Directed by Griffin Dunne. With Lindsay Sloane, Ajay Naidu and Sam Shepard. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2008.
The Accidental Husband
Ace Ventura (Jim Carrey), a screwball private eye and animal lover, is on the trail of Snowflake, the Miami Dolphins' beloved mascot, that has gone missing just a week before the Super Bowl. Racing to solve the case, Ace is joined by Dolphins publicist Melissa Robinson (Courteney Cox) and his cop friend, Emilio (Tone Loc), as he uses his crazy antics and uncanny investigative skills to blow the case wide open. Directed by Tom Shadyac. With Sean Young and Dan Marino. Categories: Action, Comedy, Mystery, Thriller. Year: 1994.
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
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
Adam (Hugh Dancy) is a young man living in New York. His life is complicated because he suffers from Asperger Syndrome, a disorder that makes him socially awkward and makes it difficult for him to read people's emotions. But he longs for contact and when a beautiful young woman (Rose Byrne) moves into his building, he falls in love with her. Taking a co-worker's advice, he tries to win her. His sweetness and honesty attract her, but she is not sure she can make a commitment to a guy who is so different. Directed by Max Mayer. With Frankie Faison, Amy Irving and Peter Gallagher. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2009.
Adam
Charlie Kaufman (Nicolas Cage), a neurotic screenwriter, is having trouble adapting a book about an orchid thief into a movie. While Charlie agonizes over his writer's block, his less cerebral twin brother Donald (also Cage) decides to become a screenwriter himself, much to Charlie's disdain. When Charlie finally gets his inspiration, he becomes so caught up in his screenplay that the line between reality and fantasy begins to blur, and he sets out to locate the book's author, Susan Orlean (Meryl Streep), and the real-life orchid thief, John Laroche (Chris Cooper). Directed by Spike Jonze. With Cara Seymour, Tilda Swinton, Ron Livingston, Brian Cox and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2002.
Adaptation
Morticia (Anjelica Huston) and Gomez (Raul Julia) Addams are the happy heads of one twistedly Gothic family. When the long lost Uncle Fester (Christopher Lloyd) shows up on their doorstep, the Addams never imagine that he is a con artist determined to steal the family fortune. It's up to the youngest members of the family, Pugsley (Jimmy Workman) and Wednesday (Christina Ricci), to foil the criminals and save the family. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. With Elizabeth Wilson, Judith Malina and Dan Hedaya. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Family. Year: 1991.
The Addams Family
Pubert Addams (Kaitlyn Hooper and Kristen Hooper) is the newest addition to the Addams family, and the other Addams children don't like it one bit. After Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman) get caught trying to snuff the baby out, they are shipped off to summer camp and replaced by Debbie Jellinsky (Joan Cusack), a doe-eyed nanny who plans to marry Uncle Fester (Christopher Lloyd) and kill him off unless the children can stop her. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. With Carol Kane, Carel Struycken, Nathan Lane and Peter MacNicol. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Family. Year: 1993.
Addams Family Values
Unable to afford the European vacation he had planned, James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg), an uptight recent college graduate, sucks up his pride and takes a job at a local amusement park. Though he initially views the park as a dead end filled with losers, James eventually learns the tools of the trade from an experienced game worker (Ryan Reynolds) and meets a girl (Kristen Stewart) who changes his life. Directed by Greg Mottola. With Martin Starr, Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
Adventureland
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
When a precious diamond is stolen by a couple of no good thieves, Air Bud is out to reclaim the stone and put the bad guys in jail. With the game on the line, Air Bud finds a way to save the day, and spike his way to the beach volleyball championships. Directed by Mike Southon. With Katija Pevec, Tyler Boissonnault, Jake D. Smith, Patrick Cranshaw and Edie McClurg. Categories: Comedy, Family. Year: 2003.
Air Bud: Spikes Back
Tired of struggling for success, Chazz (Brendan Fraser), Rex (Steve Buscemi) and Pip (Adam Sandler), the three members of the rock bank The Lone Rangers, decide to break into a local radio station to have their demo played. When their plan backfires and their demo is accidentally destroyed, the band panics and takes the station hostage with a bunch of water guns. With the police outside, Chazz and his friends find an unlikely ally in Ian (Joe Mantegna), a popular DJ, and eventually a hoard of rock fans descend on the station, demanding to hear the band's music. Directed by: Michael Lehmann. With: Chris Farley, Michael McKean, Judd Nelson, Ernie Hudson, David Arquette, Reg E. Cathey and Michael Richards. Category: Comedy, Music, Crime. Year: 1994.
Airheads
When the entire crew of an airplane is crippled with food poisoning, it's up to one ex-war pilot, Ted Striker (Robert Hays,) to land the plane and deliver its ridiculous passengers to safety. Having to contend with his own fear of flying, Striker task is further complicated when he learns that his ex-girlfriend (Julie Hagerty) is one of the flight attendants onboard. Directed by Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker. With Peter Graves, Lloyd Bridges, Leslie Nielsen and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Categories: Cult Classics, Comedy. Year: 1980.
Airplane!
After going out on one date with Steve (Bradley Cooper), a CNN cameraman, Mary Horowitz (Sandra Bullock) becomes convinced that he is the man of her dreams. Following Steve across the country, Mary, an eccentric woman obsessed with crossword puzzle, does everything she can to convince Steve that they were meant to be together. Directed by Phil Traill. With Thomas Haden Church, Ken Jeong, DJ Qualls, Katy Mixon, Howard Hesseman and Beth Grant. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
All About Steve
Two Muslim stand-up comics (Azhar Usman and Mohammed Amer) plus a Christian minister (Preacher Moss) take their comedy routine on the road. The three poke gentle fun at each other and their cultural and religious differences. The trio will be familiar from their many appearances of television talk shows. Directed by Andrea Kalin.. Categories: Documentary, Comedy, Talk-Show. Year: 2008.
Allah Made Me Funny: Live in Concert
Reuben Feffer (Ben Stiller) is deathly afraid of taking a risk of any kind. When his new bride (Debra Messing) dumps him on their honeymoon for their sleazy scuba instructor (Hank Azaria), Reuben is humiliated. After his heartbreak, Reuben plays it safer than ever until a chance encounter with Polly (Jennifer Aniston), an adventure-craving childhood friend. Soon, he finds himself diving head first into extreme sports, spicy foods, ferrets, and salsa dancing, all in his quest to seize the day and get the girl. Directed by John Hamburg. With Philip Seymour Hoffman and Alec Baldwin. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2004.
Along Came Polly
After the tree they live in is cut down, three singing chipmunk brothers, Alvin (Justin Long), Simon (Matthew Gray Gubler) and Theodore (Jesse McCartney) find themselves in Los Angeles, where they are adopted by struggling songwriter Dave Seville (Jason Lee). Impressed with the little guys' talent and seeing the opportunity for long-awaited success, Dave sets out to make the chipmunks a musical sensation. But, to achieve their dream and remain a family, Dave and the boys will have to overcome a meddling record executive (David Cross). Directed by Tim Hill. With Cameron Richardson. Categories: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Based on a Cartoon. Year: 2007.
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Divorcee Andy Sargentee (Jeff Bridges) sets out to make his dreams of fortune and fame come true by producing an adult film starring the citizens of his small town. With the help of five friends, Andy convinces the town to take part in his "genius" idea. But, as the film rolls, Andy and his friends soon discover that adult film isn't child's play, and end up shooting a hilarious record of their bumpy misadventure through the land of porn. Directed by Michael Traeger. With Tim Blake Nelson, Joe Pantoliano, William Fichtner, Ted Danson, Patrick Fugit, Lauren Graham and Jeanne Tripplehorn. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2005.
The Amateurs
Amelie (Audrey Tautou) is a waitress with a special imagination who creates a dream world full of mischief. She spends her time enjoying life's simple pleasures until she discovers that she has the ability to use her creativity to help others without them ever knowing. But Amelie's most difficult case turns out to be Nino Quicampoix (Mathieu Kassovitz), a lonely young man who collects photos abandoned at coin-operated photo booths. Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet. With Serge Merlin, Jamel Debbouze, Yolande Moreau, Isabelle Nanty and Dominique Pinon. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Foreign Film. Year: 2001.
Amelie
Declaring America's history offensive, left-wing filmmaker Michael Malone (Kevin P. Farley) sets out on a campaign to abolish the Fourth of July holiday. With the country's patriotism hanging in the balance, Malone is visited by the ghosts of George Washington (Jon Voight), George S. Patton (Kelsey Grammer) and John F. Kennedy (Chriss Anglin), who try to presuade him to rethink his opinion of the United States. Directed by David Zucker. With Robert Davi, Trace Adkins, James Woods, Bill O'Reilly, Serdar Kalsin, Geoffrey Arend, Dennis Hopper and Leslie Nielsen. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2008.
An American Carol
Midwestern teenager Sally Kendoo (Mandy Moore) seems to be the favorite for the extremely popular television singing contest, "American Dreamz." When polls reveal that more Americans vote to determine the shows winner than in the presidential election, incumbent U.S. President Joseph Staton (Dennis Quaid) is convinced by his Chief of Staff (Willem Dafoe) and the show's host Martin Tweed (Hugh Grant) to become a guest judge and boost his popularity. Directed by Paul Weitz. With Chris Klein, Jennifer Coolidge, Marcia Gay Harden and John Cho. Categories: Comedy, Music. Year: 2006.
American Dreamz
On a summer night in 1962, four small town California teenagers face decisions about the directions of their lives. Steve (Ron Howard) wants to break up with Laurie (Cindy Williams). Curt (Richard Dreyfuss) worries about leaving home. John (Paul Le Mat) tries to maintain his cool image, but feels like he is missing out on something. And, Terry (Charles Martin Smith), the nerdy wannabe, just wants to fit in. Directed by George Lucas. With Harrison Ford. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 1973.
American Graffiti
When a powerful baron seizes all the deeds to the homesteads in a Midwestern town, a group of young ranchers band together to take back their land and end the baron's tyranny. As their power and fame grows, they become the centers of an enormous manhunt aimed at capturing their leader, Jesse James (Colin Farrell). Directed by Les Mayfield. With Scott Caan, Ali Larter and Gabriel Macht. Categories: Action, Comedy, Western. Year: 2001.
American Outlaws
President Andrew Shepherd (Michael Douglas) is a successful politician, but he's also a widower with a young daughter. When he overhears environmental lobbyist Sydney Ellen Wade's (Annette Bening) unguarded criticism of his policy, he is intrigued. But can the country accept a president with an active love life? Directed by Rob Reiner. With Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox, Richard Dreyfuss and Samantha Mathis. Categories: Politics, Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 1995.
The American President
Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale) has it all: a designer wardrobe, a luxury apartment and more money than he can spend. But, beneath the surface, Bateman struggles to fit in with his Wall Street cohorts. And, the harder he tries, the more unhinged he becomes and the less control he has over the bloody urges that make him feel like an individual. Directed by Mary Harron. With Willem Dafoe, Reese Witherspoon and Chloë Sevigny. Categories: Drama, Horror, Comedy, Thriller. Year: 2000.
American Psycho
Harvey Pekar (Paul Giamatti) is a file clerk with a dead-end job and an unsatisfying life. A chance meeting with Robert Crumb (James Urbaniak), a greeting card artist turned comic book illustrator, convinces Harvey to create his own comic centered on his working-class existence. The underground success of his work connects him with Joyce Brabner (Hope Davis), his soul mate through years spent as an independent icon. Directed by Robert Pulcini and Shari Springer Berman. With Chris Ambrose, Joey Krajcar, Cameron Carter and the real Harvey Pekar. Categories: Biography, Comedy, Drama. Year: 2003.
American Splendor
The crew from “American Pie” reunites to see their friends, Jim (Jason Biggs) and Michelle (Alyson Hannigan) walk down the aisle. Since Jim’s grandmother (Angela Paton) has fallen ill, they attempt to throw the wedding together in two weeks. Of course, Jim’s friends find a way to lighten the mood, as Stifler (Seann William Scott) fixates on throwing him an unforgettable bachelor party. And, lucky for Jim, his dad (Eugene Levy) decides to dispense even more precious pearls of wisdom in preparation for his married life. Directed by Jesse Dylan. With Eddie Kaye Thomas, Thomas Ian Nicholas, January Jones, Molly Cheek, Deborah Rush and Fred Willard. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2003.
American Wedding
When mentally unstable mafia don Paul Vitti (Robert De Niro) is released from prison, he returns to the care of Dr. Ben Sobel (Billy Crystal), the only psychiatrist who could work with the unsound killer. Unfortunately, Sobol is in need of help himself, as his inheritance of the family practice and the stress of married life is threatening to put him out of service. Directed by Harold Ramis. With Joe Viterelli, Cathy Moriarty and Lisa Kudrow as Laura Sobel. Categories: Comedy, Crime, New York. Year: 2002.
Analyze That
Paul Vitti (Robert De Niro), a cold-blooded mob boss who has been suffering from anxiety attacks, looks to psychiatrist Ben Sobol (Billy Crystal) to help him sort things out. Sobel isn't thrilled with the idea of working for a criminal but, after being persuaded by Vitti, he decides it's in his best interests to assist his new client. As Vitti's problems escalate, Sobol does his best to satisfy the needy mobster, while contending with the demands of his bride-to-be (Lisa Kudrow). Directed by Harold Ramis. With Chazz Palminteri. Categories: Comedy, Crime. Year: 1999.
Analyze This
Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), a self-centered, sexist news reporter, rules the airwaves in 1970s San Diego. Beloved by the community and comfortable in his position of power, Burgundy's world comes crashing down when Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate), a strong, opinionated newswoman, sabotages his career and takes over the evening news. Kicked to the curb, Burgandy falls apart, becoming a shell of his former self, until a news emergency gives him one last shot to regain his crown. Directed Adam McKay. With Steve Carell, David Koechner, Paul Rudd and Fred Willard. Categories: Cult Classics, Comedy. Year: 2004.
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Andre (Jamel Debbouze) gets a second chance to set his life right after saving a woman from a supposed suicide attempt in the Seine. Andre falls for his damsel-in-distress, Angela (Rie Rasmussen), yet, in an ironic twist, it is Angela who saves Andre. Angela, as her name suggests, is actually an angel sent to save Andre from his own fate. Directed by Luc Besson. With Gilbert Melki and Serge Riaboukine. Categories: Foreign Film, Drama, Romance, Fantasy, Comedy. Language: French. Year: 2005.
Angel-A
After a misunderstanding on an airline flight, mild-mannered Dave Buznik (Adam Sandler) is sentenced to undergo anger management. Things go from bad to worse for Dave when his therapist, Dr. Buddy Rydell (Jack Nicholson), shows up to live in his home. Known for his unorthodox methods, Buddy sets out to help Dave get in touch with his emotions by turning his life into a living nightmare. Directed by: Peter Segal. With Marisa Tomei, John Turturro, John C. Reilly, Kevin Nealon and Allen Covert. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2003.
Anger Management
Marvin (Rob Schneider) dreams of becoming a heroic cop, but he just doesn't have what it takes. His fortunes change when he's critically injured in a car accident and Dr. Wilder (Michael Caton), a deranged scientist, rebuilds Marvin from the inside out using animal organs. At first, Marvin's new body gives him remarkable new abilities, allowing him to gain the instant fame he's always wished for. But, when his animal instincts begin to take over at all the wrong times, Marvin struggles to keep his mind on his duties and maintain his relationship with his new love, Rianna (Colleen Haskell). Directed by: Luke Greenfield. With John C. McGinley and Edward Asner. Category: Comedy. Year: 2001.
The Animal
Upon his return from Africa, noted explorer Captain Spaulding (Groucho Marx) attends a gala party in his honor held by a Mrs. Rittenhouse (Lillian Roth). During the festivities, a valuable painting that had been on display goes missing and the Marx brothers offer to lend a hand to help recover it. Directed by Victor Heerman. With Harpo Marx, Chico Marx and Zeppo Marx. Categories: Comedy. Year: 1930.
Animal Crackers
Alvy Singer (Woody Allen), a neurotic comedian, examines the ups and downs of new love after ending his relationship with a ditsy aspiring actress (Diane Keaton). While trying to figure out what went wrong, Alvy journeys through his memories in New York City, often speaking directly to the audience. Directed by Woody Allen. With Tony Roberts, Carol Kane, Shelley Duvall and Christopher Walken. Category; Comedy, Romance. Year: 1977.
Annie Hall
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
Intent on starting a new sports magazine and providing a better life for his step-children, Nick (Ice Cube) moves into his dream house in the suburbs with his wife Suzanne (Nia Long). But, when everything that can go wrong does, Nick is left to left to clean up the mess with the help of his wacky, over-eager real estate agent/contractor, Chuck Mitchell Jr. (John C. McGinley). Directed by Steve Carr. With Aleisha Allen and Philip Bolden. Categories: Comedy, Family. Year: 2007.
Are We Done Yet?
Penn Jillette and Paul Provenza invite some of thebiggest names in entertainment to give their take on the world's dirtiest joke, an old burlesque routine, too extreme to be performed in public. Comedians, including George Carlin, Whoopi Goldberg, Drew Carey, Gilbert Gottfried, Bob Saget, Paul Reiser and Sarah Silverman, reminisce, analyze, deconstruct the joke before delivering their own raunchy versions. Directed by Paul Provenza. With Jason Alexander, Hank Azaria, Howie Mandel, Jon Stewart, Robin Williams and many more. Categories: Documentary, Comedy. Year: 2005.
The Aristocrats
Directed by John Hindman. With Jeff Daniels, Lauren Graham, Max Antisell and Lou Taylor Pucci. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2009.
Arlen Faber
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
Melvin Udall (Jack Nicholson), a cranky, obsessive-compulsive writer, is entrusted with a dog after his gay artist neighbor (Greg Kinnear) is mugged and beaten. With his daily routine already dangerously off course, Melvin finds that Carol (Helen Hunt), the only waitress who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son. Eventually, the three become unlikely friends and Melvin learns to love and respect other people. Directed by James L. Brooks. With Cuba Gooding Jr.. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 1997.
As Good as It Gets
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
When two misfits, Burt and Verona (John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph), learn they are about to become parents, they set off on a cross-country trip to help them decide where they should settle down. But things don't go as they hope: Burt's mother (Catherine O'Hara) casually tells them she and his father are moving to Europe and won't see much of their baby. Maggie Gyllenhaal and Allison Janney play friends of Verona's who have very different parenting styles. Burt and Verona can't quite figure out how they'll make it work, but vow to keep trying. Directed by Sam Mendes. With Josh Hamilton and Jeff Daniels. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
Away We Go
J.C. Wiatt (Diane Keaton) is a determined career woman living in Manhattan's fast-paced business world. But her life is thrown into a tailspin when she learns that she has inherited a newborn baby girl from a deceased relative. Eventually, her new responsibility leads to the loss of both her boyfriend and her job, and forces Wiatt to examine her priorities. Directed by Charles Shyer. With Sam Shepard, Harold Ramis and James Spader. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 1987.
Baby Boom
At 37, Kate Holbrook (Tina Fey), a successful, single career businesswoman, has decided the time is right to have a child. But, when she discovers that she's infertile, Kate is forced to consider other options. Eventually, she finds an unlikely surrogate in Angie Ostrowiski (Amy Poehler), a working class woman from South Philly. Just when Kate thinks she finally has everything figured out, Angie shows up asking for a place to live, and the mismatched pair struggle to coexist as they prepare to become mothers. Directed by Michael McCullers. With Sigourney Weaver, Greg Kinnear, Romany Malco, Dax Shepard and Maura Tierney. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2008.
Baby Mama
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
Two 30-something men who don't know what to do with their lives head off on a road trip. Colton (Josh Alexander) is a struggling actor determined to meet Donald Sutherland, who lives in Montreal. Ben (Robert Bogue), an unemployed romantic, in search of a relationship. Some unexpected encounters along the way force the two to confront some of their own demons and face some difficult truths. Directed by Bruce Van Dusen. With Josh Alexander, Robert Bogue, William Bogert, Helen Coxe and Jane Summerhays. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2005.
Backseat
Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) and Mike Lowry (Will Smith) are two Miami policemen on the most dangerous case of their careers. Tasked to recover a large amount of stolen heroin, they have to find the criminals responsible while protecting a hysterical murder witness (Téa Leoni). Directed by Michael Bay. With Michael Imperioli, Joe Pantoliano and Theresa Randle. Categories: Action, Comedy, Thriller, Crime. Year: 1995.
Bad Boys
While working as part of a high-tech task force assigned to stop the flow of ecstasy into Miami, detectives Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) uncover a conspiracy involving Johnny Tapia (Jordi Mollà), a ruthless drug lord determined to take control of the city’s narcotics trade. The assignment is further complicated when a romance begins between Mike and Syd (Gabrielle Union), Marcus's beautiful sister who is an undercover DEA agent. Directed by Michael Bay. With Joe Pantoliano and Peter Stormare. Categories: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller. Year: 2003.
Bad Boys II
Morris Buttermaker (Billy Bob Thornton), an alcoholic and former professional baseball player, is bribed by an uptight lawyer, Roy Bullock (Greg Kinnear), to coach a failing little league team. Although Morris is an unusual choice for a motivational coach, he does manage to help the team achieve a comeback and raise their spirits. Directed by Richard Linklater. With Marcia Gay Harden, Timmy Deters, Sammi Kane Kraft, Seth Adkins, Ridge Canipe and Brandon Craggs. Categories: Comedy, Sports. Year: 2005.
Bad News Bears
Willie (Billy Bob Thornton) and Marcus (Tony Cox) are two con men who disguise themselves as Santa and an elf in order to rob malls after hours on Christmas Eve. Drunk and foul-mouthed, Willie begins to undergo a change of heart when a persistent, wide-eyed child (Brett Kelly) welcomes him into his home, believing he is the real Santa. Doing good for once in his wretched life proves difficult for Wille, but in the end the Christmas spirit prevails. Directed by Terry Zwigoff. With Lauren Graham, Bernie Mac and John Ritter. Categories: Comedy, Crime. Year: 2003.
Bad Santa
Randy Daytona (Dan Fogler), a washed-up former ping pong prodigy, is recruited by FBI Agent Ernie Rodriguez (George Lopez) to infiltrate a mysterious life-or-death tournament held by Feng (Christopher Walken), the ruthless criminal mastermind who kille dhis father (Robert Patrick). With his skills a little rusty, Daytona is sent into training with Master Wong (James Hong) and his beautiful niece, Maggie (Maggie Q). If Daytona plans on avenging his father and keeping his life, he will have to play the best ping pong of his life and defeat his arch-enemy, Karl Wolfschtagg (Thomas Lennon). Directed by Robert Ben Garant. With Terry Crews, Diedrich Bader, Aisha Tyler and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. Categories: Action, Comedy, Crime, Sports. Year: 2007.
Balls of Fury
Directed by Espen Sandberg. With Salma Hayek and Penélope Cruz. Categories: Action, Comedy, Crime, Western. Year: 2006.
Bandidas
Directed by Todd Graff. With Gaelan Connell, Lisa Kudrow, Vanessa Hudgens and Alyson Michalka. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Music. Year: 2009.
Bandslam
While the farmer's away, a cow named Otis (Kevin James) and his goofy farm animal friends sing, dance, party and play tricks on humans. But when Otis is suddenly forced to be responsible, he'll have to find the courage and confidence to be a leader. Directed by Steve Oedekerk. With Courteney Cox, Sam Elliott and Steve Oedekerk. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family. Year: 2006.
Barnyard
John Travolta is back as Chilly Palmer, the loan shark turned movie producer in the sequel to Get Shorty. In this film, based on the bestselling novel by Elmore Leonard, Chilly gets into the rap music business. But even the cut-throat movie scene didn't prepare him for the types he meets here, including a sleazy music producer (Vince Vaughn), his gay bodyguard (Dwayne Johnson) and his partner (James Woods). He still finds time to romance the widow (Uma Thurman) of a murdered music executive and a young singer who may become the next big pop diva (Christina Milian). Musicians Steven Tyler, Andre Benjamin, Wyclef Jean, Sergio Mendes and Gene Simmons have cameos. Directed by F. Gary Gray. With Cedric the Entertainer. Categories: Comedy, Crime. Year: 2005.
Be Cool
After Jerry's (Jack Black) brain becomes magnetized and he accidentally erases all the tapes in his friend Mike's (Mos Def) video store, the odd duo sets out to film their own versions of popular films. Initially, they just want to keep their one dependable customer, an elderly woman (Mia Farrow) who is losing her mind, but when the word gets out they become the stars of their neighborhood. Directed by Michel Gondry. With Danny Glover and Melonie Diaz. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2008.
Be Kind Rewind
After meeting at a resort in Atlantic City, child performer CC Bloom (Bette Midler) and privileged rich girl Hillary Whitney (Barbara Hershey) instantly become best friends, despite their very different lives. As CC begins a successful stage career and Hillary goes on to study law, the pair stays in touch by writing letters describing the course of their lives. Years later, in an attempt to escape her family's expectations, Hillary shows up at CC's door in New York City and finds that she is struggling to find work as a singer. As relationships loved ones come and go, CC and Hillary's friendship faces many obstables, but through it all there's no doubt that these women share a lifelong connection. Directed by: Garry Marshall. With: John Heard, Spalding Gray, Lainie Kazan, James Read, Mayim Bialik and Marcie Leeds. Category: Drama, Comedy, Musical. Year: 1988.
Beaches
Daphne (Diane Keaton), an incredibly overbearing mother, fears that her youngest daughter, Milly (Mandy Moore), will make the same mistakes with love that she once did. Deciding to help Milly find the perfect man, Daphne creates an internet personal ad and proceeds to interview a series of eligible (and not-so-eligible) bachelors. During the course of her interview sessions, an intrigued eavesdropper, Johnny (Gabriel Macht), tries to persuade Daphne that he is right for her daughter. Assuming that Johnny is just a suave heartbreaker, she brushes him aside, favoring the more stable Jason (Tom Everett Scott) instead. But, when an old flame comes back into Daphne's life, she is foced to reasses her views and realizes that sometimes being a mom means letting go. Directed by Michael Lehmann. With Lauren Graham, Piper Perabo, Stephen Collins and Ty Panitz. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year:2007.
Because I Said So
Opal (AnnaSophia Robb), a 10-year-old girl abandoned by her mother, moves to Florida to live with her father (Jeff Daniels), a preacher. One day at the local supermarket, Opal finds a stray dog and adopts him, naming the pooch Winn-Dixie after the store where he was found. Together with her new pal, Opal makes friends in her new home and reconnects with her father. Directed by Wayne Wang. With Cicely Tyson, Dave Matthews and Elle Fanning. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Family. Year: 2005.
Because of Winn-Dixie
When hotel handyman Skeeter Bronson (Adam Sandler) is asked by his sister (Courteney Cox) to watch his niece and nephew, he has no idea what he's getting into. Without warning, the fantastic bedtime stories he tells the two children begin to come true in the real world. Skeeter decides to try to take advantage of the circumstances by incorporating his own wishes into the tall tales, but his niece and nephew's fanciful additions end up turning his life upside down. Directed by Adam Shankman. With Keri Russell, Guy Pearce, Teresa Palmer, Russell Brand and Lucy Lawless. Categories: Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2008.
Bedtime Stories
Barry B. Benson (Jerry Seinfeld) is a college educated bee who wants more out of life than just making honey. After venturing outside the hive and traveling to New York City, Barry nearly dies before being saved by a florist named Vanessa (Renée Zellweger). As Barry's relationship with Vanessa grows, he comes to learn that humans eat honey and decides to sue the human race as a result. Directed by Steve Hickner and Simon J. Smith. With Matthew Broderick, John Goodman, Chris Rock and Kathy Bates. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family. Year: 2007.
Bee Movie
After stumbling upon a secret international beer-drinking competition, two brothers (Paul Soter and Erik Stolhanske) gather an American team to train for the next competition. Their goal is to beat their pompous German cousins and win back a famous brewery that is rightfully theirs. Directed by Jay Chandrasekhar. With Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Mo'Nique, Cloris Leachman and Jürgen Prochnow. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2006.
Beerfest
After a freak car accident, Barbara (Geena Davis) and Adam (Alec Baldwin) return to their home as ghosts and find that an obnoxious yuppie family has already started to redecorate. After their attempts to scare off the new owners are ignored or laughed at, the couple call upon the services of a demented bioexorcist named Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton). When Beetlejuice goes out of control, Barbara and Adam team up with the yuppie family's goth daughter, Lydia (Winona Ryder), and hatch a plan to find some peace and quiet. Directed by Tim Burton. With Catherine O'Hara and Jeffrey Jones. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror. Year: 1988.
Beetle Juice
Craig Schwartz (John Cusack) is an out of work puppeteer with a dowdy girlfriend (Cameron Diaz) and few prospects. After starting a strange new job, he discovers a doorway in his office building that allows him to enter the head of actor John Malkovich for fifteen minutes. This discovery opens up new avenues in his life as he experiments with this bizarre ability. Directed by Spike Jonze. With Catherine Keener, Charlie Sheen, Sean Penn, Winona Ryder and Ned Bellamy. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy, Drama. Year: 1999.
Being John Malkovich
Julia Lambert (Annette Bening) is growing tired of the good life. A huge star of the London theater scene of the 1930s, Lambert looks for excitement and finds it in Tom Fennel (Shaun Evans), a young American looking for fame, not love. When Lambert discovers the unfaithful Tom's obsession with the beautiful Avice Crichton (Lucy Punch), Julia is determined to prove that the bright lights still shine for her. Directed by Istvan Szabo. With Michael Gambon, Jeremy Irons and Catherine Charlton. Categories: Drama, Comedy. Year: 2004.
Being Julia
Chance (Peter Sellers) is a mentally handicapped gardener confined to the house of the old man who supported him all his life. When his benefactor dies, Chance is thrown out into the streets, knowing nothing except what he has heard on television. When an encounter on the street brings him together with Benjamin (Melvyn Douglas) and Eve Rand (Shirley MacLaine), Chance's simple-minded utterances become the basis for a move into serious politics. Directed by Hal Ashby. With Jack Warden and Richard A. Dysart. Categories: Politics, Drama, Comedy, Based on a Novel. Year: 1979.
Being There
Richie (David Spade), Clark (Jon Heder) and Gus (Rob Schneider) have been picked on their entire lives. Hoping to make a change, these perpetual losers team up with a nerd millionaire named Mel (Jon Lovitz) and train to compete in a babeball tournament he's set up against all the Little League teams in the state. It's three against nine, but with Gus on their side the team looks unstopppable - that is until his teammates discover that he was once a bully himself. With the tournament on the line, Gus will have to find a way to make up for his past offenses and set things right with his best friends. Directed by: Dennis Dugan. With Nick Swardson, Reggie Jackson and Craig Kilborn. Categories: Comedy, Sports. Year: 2006.
The Benchwarmers
Jess Bhamra (Parminder Nagra) and Jules Paxton (Keira Knightley) are two young women in England who, although separated by cultural differences, are united by a love for soccer. Though competition over their cute coach (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) and family drama threaten to turn their friendship sour, a love of the game and talent to match keeps them focused on the sport they love and the bond they share. Directed by Gurinder Chadha. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sports. Year: 2002.
Bend It Like Beckham
The owners of five show dogs are followed by a film crew as they head for the Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show. With exuberance and eccentricities to spare, the owners give their take on the world of competitive dog shows and show just how far they're willing to go to make sure their four-legged friends win the top prize. Directed by Christopher Guest. With Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Parker Posey, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, John Michael Higgins, Jennifer Coolidge and Fred Willard. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2000.
Best in Show
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
When Detroit cop Axel Foley's (Eddie Murphy) friend is killed right in front of him, he follows the killer to Beverly Hills. After detectives Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and John Taggart (John Ashton) are assigned to keep an eye on him, Axel investigates the case and learns that the murder is connected to a drug ring run by Victor Maitland (Steven Berkoff), a vicious kingpin. Directed by Martin Brest. With Lisa Eilbacher. Categories: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller. Year: 1984.
Beverly Hills Cop
Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) returns to Beverly Hills to help Taggart (John Ashton) and Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) investigate Chief Bogamil's (Ronny Cox) near-fatal shooting and the series of strange robberies associated with it. Directed by Tony Scott. With Jürgen Prochnow, Brigitte Nielsen and Paul Reiser. Categories: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller. Year: 1987.
Beverly Hills Cop II
Jack Wyatt (Will Ferrell), a once successful actor whose career is in the pits, is set to star in an update of the classic television show Bewitched. When Jack unknowingly chooses a real witch named Isabel (Nicole Kidman) for the part of Samantha, there's magic in the air. But, as Jack's ego gets harder and harder to handle, Isabel finds it difficult not to use her powers to sway the situation. Directed by Nora Ephron. With Michael Caine, Shirley MacLaine. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Based on a TV Series. Year: 2005.
Bewitched
After receiving a large settlement following a car accident, law school graduate, Sonny Koufax (Adam Sandler) gave in to his slacker nature and settled into an easy life working in a toll booth. When child services shows up at his door one day and drops off Julian (Cole Sprouse and Dylan Sprouse), the five-year-old son of his roomate Kevin (Jon Stewart), who happens to be on a business trip to China, Sonny doesn't know what to do. Eventually, he decides that he can use Julian to win back his ex-girlfriend (Kristy Swanson), who left him because of his lack of motivation and immaturity. While Sonny and Julian initially struggle with their awkward new realtionship, ultimately Julian helps Sonny accept the responsibilities of adulthood and Sonny provides Julian with the loving father he's never had. Directed by Dennis Dugan. With Joey Lauren Adams, Leslie Mann, Allen Covert and Rob Schneider. Categories: Comedy. Year: 1999.
Big Daddy
Melvin Smiley (Mark Wahlberg) is a successful young hit man living a double life away from his fiancée, Pam (Christina Applegate). He and his three teammates, Cisco (Lou Diamond Phillips), Crunch (Bokeem Woodbine) and Vince (Antonio Sabato Jr.), work exclusively for a man named Paris (Avery Brooks). But, when the team tries to make a play on their own, they accidentally kidnap the daughter (China Chow) of a former millionaire who happens to be their boss's goddaughter. Directed by Sab Shimono. With Elliott Gould. Categories: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller. Year: 1998.
The Big Hit
For Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski (Jeff Bridges), bowling and drinking White Russians are a full-time job. When his rug is ruined by nihilist thugs who mistake him for a millionaire with the same name, he takes time out of his busy schedule to set the record straight. Joined by his bowling buddies (John Goodman and Steve Buscemi), the Dude eventually finds himself in the middle of a big mess after a botched ransom delivery. Directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen. With John Turturro, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Julianne Moore and Tara Reid. Categories: Cult Classics, Comedy, Mystery. Year: 1998.
The Big Lebowski
FBI special agent Malcolm Turner (Martin Lawrence) returns to action and goes undercover to nail his ex-partner's murderer. While posing as a nanny to infiltrate the house of a suspect, Turner grows attached to the three children he takes care of. Directed by John Whitesell. With Nia Long and Emily Procter. Categories: Comedy, Action, Thriller. Year: 2006.
Big Momma's House 2
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
Before his death in 1993, Comedian Bill Hicks incorporated irreverent rants, diatribes, social criticisms and philosophies into his stage act. Never afraid to step on toes or point out stupidity, Hicks is remembered as one of the greatest live comedians of all-time. Compiled here are "One Night Stand," "Revelations," "Relentless" and "Just a Ride," a featurette covering Hicks's career with testimonials from Brett Butler, Jay Leno and David Letterman. Categories: Comedy, Documentary. Year: 2004.
Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand-up Comedian
In order to inherit his father's (Darren McGavin) hotel empire, spoiled, immature slacker Billy Madison (Adam Sandler) must repeat every grade in school - his father bribed all of his teachers the first time - in order to prove himself worthy. Billy feels right at home in elementary school and becomes the most popular guy in class. But, as he enters high school, he begins to feel the pressure and experiences the same type of ridicule that he used to dish out. To make matters worse, Billy must also deal with interference from his nemisis, Eric Gordon (Bradley Whitford), who stands to gain control of the company should Billy flunk his final test. Directed by Tamra Davis. With Bridgette Wilson, Josh Mostel, Norm MacDonald, Mark Beltzman and Larry Hankin. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 1995.
Billy Madison
Morris (Matthew Perry) is a teacher living a dull, orderly life with his wife (Lauren Graham). But the calm is shattered when his younger brother, Jay (Ben Foster), and sister, Ida (Ginnifer Goodwin) appear. Morris raised his siblings more or less on his own, and both have turned out to be free-spirited risk-takers. They turn his world upside down, but Morris soon learns to embrace the changes they bring. Directed by Craig Lucas. With Hilary Swank. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2008.
Birds of America
After being stripped of their gold medals, rival figure skaters Chazz Michael Michaels (Will Ferrell) and Jimmy MacElroy (Jon Heder) exploit a loophole to return to competitive ice skaking as a pairs team. Michaels is brash, crude and unapologetic, skating with flair, power and charisma. MacElroy is a sensitive artist whose skills have been developed in a strict, protected environment. Training with Coach (Craig T. Nelson), Chazz and Jimmy set out to learn new skills and train to perform a controversial manuever that might be the only way to defeat their main competition, the Van Waldenberg siblings (Amy Poehler and Will Arnett). Directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck. With Jenna Fischer, William Fichtner, Nick Swardson, Luke Wilson and Rob Corddry. Categories: Comedy, Romance, Sports. Year: 2007.
Blades of Glory
Corrupt politician Hedley Lemar (Harvey Korman), intent on ruining a western town, appoints Bart (Cleavon Little), a run away slave, as sheriff. Bart intially has difficulty winning over the racist townspeople, but with help from an outlaw named Jim (Gene Wilder) and Lili Von Shtupp (Madeline Kahn), a show-girl, Bart sets out to win the hearts of the town and thwart Lemar's evil plan. Directed by Mel Brooks. With Mel Brooks, David Huddleston and Liam Dunn. Categories: Comedy, Western. Year: 1974.
Blazing Saddles
Danny (Chris Pine), a young, attractive, popular blind man, refuses to let his disability get in his way, except when it comes to women. Hoping to help Danny get over his nervousness around the opposite sex, his brother Larry (Eddie Kaye Thomas) sets him up on some dates, but they all end up being a total bust. Just when he had all but given up hope, Danny meets Leeza (Anjali Jay), a nurse that works in his eye doctor's office. The two seem destined for love, but their romance is hindered by the fact that Leeza's parents have already promised her to another man in an arranged marriage. Directed by James Keach. With Jane Seymour and Pooch Hall. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2006.
Blind Dating
After Oliver Hardy sees Stan Laurel's picture in the paper, he goes to pay a visit to his old pal. Thinking Stan is disabled (it turns out he's just sitting on his leg), Oliver takes pity on his friend and invites him to a nice home-cooked meal. Oliver's wife (Minna Gombell) doesn't take kindly to the idea and leaves the pair to fend for themselves. A blown up kitchen and a misunderstanding with a neighbor's husband (Billy Gilbert) are just two examples of the hilarious trouble Laurel and Hardy can get into without even trying. Directed by John G. Blystone. With Patricia Ellis. Categories: Comedy, Classic. Year: 1938.
Block-Heads
Jake Blues (John Belushi) is a fun-loving scoundrel fresh out of prison. Joining his brother Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) on a trip to the small Catholic home where they were raised, Jake is shocked to find the mission in danger of closure unless $5000 in taxes are paid off in less than two weeks. Determined to save their home, the Blues Brothers reform their band and set off on a mission from God. Directed by John Landis. With an all star cast including James Brown, Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles. Categories: Cult Classics, Action, Comedy, Musical. Year: 1980.
The Blues Brothers
An ensemble comedy loosely based on a true story, this film is about a pirate radio station run from a boat in the North Sea in the 1960s. Radio Rock, which broadcast from the boat, shook up Britain with its hardrocking tunes. Rhys Ifans, Nick Frost, Bill Nighy and Philip Seymour Hoffman all play rogue DJs who keep the boat rocking. Kenneth Branagh is a humorless government official who makes it his life's mission to shut the boat down. The soundtrack features classic rock tunes. Directed by Richard Curtis. With Tom Wisdom and Talulah Riley, Kenneth Branagh. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance. Year: 2009.
The Boat That Rocked
Bolt (John Travolta) has spent his entire life as a famous TV superdog. But, when he is accidentally shipped from Hollywood to New York City, he discovers that his powers aren't real and must rely on his new friends Mittens (Susie Essman), a jaded housecat, and Rhino (Mark Walton), a TV-obsessed hamster. As Bolt sets out on a cross-country mission to reunite with his owner Penny (Miley Cyrus), he learns that the only thing you need to be a hero is heart. Directed by Byron Howard and Chris Williams. With Malcolm McDowell, Nick Swardson and Diedrich Bader. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2008.
Bolt
At the start of World War II, the fate of the free world hangs in the balance at a posh hotel. Cabinet members, journalists, physicists, and spies gather in order to escape the Nazi occupation of Paris. Amidst all of this, a young man (Grégori Derangère) must choose between a beautiful diva (Isabelle Adjani) and an impassioned student (Virginie Ledoyen), between politicians and hoodlums, between carefree youth and adulthood. Directed by Jean-Paul Rappeneau. With Gérard Depardieu, Yvan Attal and Peter Coyote. Categories: Comedy, Drama, War, Foreign Film. Year: 2003.
Bon Voyage
Kazakhstani reporter Borat (Sacha Baron Cohen) comes to the United States to make a documentary on the greatest country in the world to share with his homeland. After seeing an episode of Baywatch, he quickly leaves his assignment behind and sets out to meet and marry Pamela Anderson. Traveling cross-country with his producer (Ken Davitian), Borat interacts with the Americans he meets with naive and unbridled enthusiasm, exposing their hidden prejudices along the way. Directed byLarry Charles. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2006.
Borat
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
This film is a dramatization of the 1976 wine-tasting competition that, for the first time, ranked Napa Valley wines from California above the French. Bill Pullman and Chris Pine are the father-and-son duo whose wines triumph, while Alan Rickman is a British wine snob who doesn't think anything good can come from the US. Directed by Randall Miller. With Rachael Taylor, Freddy Rodríguez, Eliza Dushku, and Dennis Farina. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2008.
Bottle Shock
Directed by Larry Charles. With Sacha Baron Cohen and Richard Bey. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
Brüno
Gary (Vince Vaughn) and Brooke (Jennifer Aniston) have a troubled relationship. Brooke, feeling neglected and underappreciated, decides to break-up with Gary to prove a point. But, when Gary misunderstands her true intentions, the mismatched pair follow the misguided advice of their family and friends, and beginning an all-out battle over their apartment and relationship supremacy. Directed by Peyton Reed. With Joey Lauren Adams, Jon Favreau, Jason Bateman and Justin Long. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2006.
The Break-Up
Paul Varjak (George Peppard) is a struggling writer who has just moved to New York, hoping to jumpstart his career. He soon becomes entranced by his neighbor, the very confusing Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn) who seems to be a coy and graceful socialite in public, yet is much more clumsy and vulnerable in private. Directed by Blake Edwards. With Patricia Neal, Patricia Neal, Martin Balsam , and Mickey Rooney. Categories: Comedy,Drama, Romance, Cult Classics, New York. Year: 1961.
Breakfast at Tiffany's
A jock (Emilio Estevez), a nerd (Anthony Michael Hall), a princess (Molly Ringwald), an outcast (Ally Sheedy) and a criminal (Judd Nelson) all find themselves spending a Saturday stuck in their school's library serving detention. They start out having very little in common, but as the day progresses the five teenagers discover that they are more alike than they ever thought possible. Directed by John Hughes. With Paul Gleason. Categories: Drama, Comedy, Cult Classics. Year: 1985.
The Breakfast Club
After being abandoned as a baby in his small Irish hometown, Patrick Braden (Cillian Murphy) survives with the aid of his wit and charm. After being caught trying on a dress and wearing lipstick, Braden flees his foster family in Ireland to seek out his real mother in London. There, he becomes a celebrated transvestite singer. Directed by Neil Jordan. With Liam Neeson, Ruth Negga, Laurence Kinlan, Stephen Rea and Brendan Gleeson. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2005.
Breakfast on Pluto
Emma (Anne Hathaway) and Liv (Kate Hudson) have been best friends their entire lives. And, when they both become engaged within hours of one another, they couldn't be happier. But, when a clerical error ends up having their weddings doublebooked at the Plaza Hotel, neither one will budge and the old friends find themselves in an all-out bridal feud. Directed by Gary Winick. With Candice Bergen, Kristen Johnston, Bryan Greenberg, Steve Howey and Chris Pratt. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2009.
Bride Wars
In order to ensure another win at the cheerleading national championships, the former captain of the Toros cheerleading squad left the newly-elected captain, Torrence (Kirsten Dunst), with a routine stolen from the Clovers, a hip-hop style dance squad from the inner city. When the Clovers find out what has been going on, their captain, Iris (Gabrielle Union), makes a point of telling Torrence to stop using their routine. The Toros are then forced to create a new routine, employing unconventional elements and the gymnastic abilities of a feisty new team member, Missy (Eliza Dushku). Directed by Peyton Reed. With Jesse Bradford, Clare Kramer, Nicole Bilderback and Tsianina Joelson. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2000.
Bring It On
When straight-laced attorney Peter Sanderson (Steve Martin) learns that the woman he met on the internet, Charlene Morton (Queen Latifah), is a prison escapee and not the Ivy League-educated attorney he imagined, he has no idea what to do. While Sanderson intially does not want to help Charlene clear her name, her lively personality and unorthodox but successful methods of relating to Sanderson's estranged children (Kimberly J. Brown and Angus T. Jones) change his mind and warm his heart. Directed by Adam Shankman. With Jean Smart, Missi Pyle and Eugene Levy. Category: Comedy. Year: 2003.
Bringing Down the House
Nora Wilder (Parker Posey) is cynical, thirty-something New Yorker with absolutely no marriage prospects, a fact her mother (Gena Rowlands) reminds her of on a daily basis. Bored with her job at an upscale hotel and envious of her best friend Audrey's (Drea de Matteo) perfect marriage, Nora doesn't believe her fortunes will ever change. But, after a series of horrible dates, Nora meets a Frenchman named Julien (Melvil Poupaud) who makes her see the world in a different light. But, before she can find true love, Nora must overcome the feelings that have been holding her back for so long. Directe by Zoe R. Cassavetes. With Tim Guinee and Justin Theroux. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2007.
Broken English
After being dumped by his last girlfriend (Julie Delpy), Don Johnston (Bill Murray) resigns himself to living the rest of his life on his own. But, when he receives a mysterious letter informing him that he has a 19-year-old son, he begins to reflect on his history of failed relationships. Johnston's close friend Winston (Jeffrey Wright) urges him to investigate the letter, and he soon embarks on a cross-country trek in search of clues from four former flames. Directed by Jim Jarmusch. With Sharon Stone, Christopher McDonald, Chloë Sevigny, Jessica Lange, Frances Conroy and Tilda Swinton. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2005.
Broken Flowers
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
John (Will Arnett) and Dean Solomon (Will Forte) are a pair of good-natured, but completely socially awkward brothers who set out to give their dying father the grandchild he always wanted. Homeschooled and raised isolated from strangers, the brothers will have to overcome their inability to talk to women and convince at least one of them to become pregnant before it's too late. Directed by Bob Odenkirk. With Kristen Wiig, Jenna Fischer, David Koechner, Chi McBride and Bill Hader. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2007.
The Brothers Solomon
After complaining about how terrible his life is, Bruce Nolan (Jim Carrey), a local news reporter, gets a visit from God (Morgan Freeman). In need of a vacation, God challenges Bruce to see if he can do a better job, giving him all of his powers and responsibilities. While Bruce enjoys the perks of his new position, the world's problems and prayers begin to build up in his absence. And, when his attitude and weird behavior begin to push away his loving girlfriend (Jennifer Aniston), Bruce is forced to reassess his priorities and take responsibility for his own actions. Directed by: Tom Shadyac. With Catherine Bell, Philip Baker Hall and Steve Carell. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy. Year: 2003.
Bruce Almighty
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
Directed by Warren Beatty. With Warren Beatty, Halle Berry, Oliver Platt and Joshua Malina. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 1998.
Bulworth
After finding a CD containing the memoirs of ex-CIA agent Ozzie Cox (John Malkovich) in the gym where they work, Chad Feldheimer (Brad Pitt) and Linda Litzke (Frances McDormand) formulate a harebrained scheme to blackmail him. Even though the disc contains sensitive data about previous CIA indescretions, Cox, bitter and disgruntled, doesn't simply give in to their demands and sets out to recover his memoirs on his own terms. Harry Pfarrer (George Clooney), a federal marshal who is sleeping with Cox's estranged wife (Tilda Swinton), becomes entangled in the increasingly sticky situation when he witnesses Chad attempting to break into his home. Directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen. With J.K. Simmons and Richard Jenkins. Categories: Comedy, Crime. Year: 2008.
Burn After Reading
Danny Noonan (Michael O'Keefe) works as a caddy at a local country club and plays golf in his free time. Pursuing the club's annual caddy scholarship, Noonan decides to caddy for Judge Smails (Ted Knight), the club's co-founder, in the hopes of gaining the favor of the stuffy, old man. But, when Judge Smalls and his partner are challenged to a match against an eccentric millionaire (Rodney Dangerfield) and the cool, confident Ty Webb (Chevy Chase), Noonan is called into action and must make a choice between his scholarship and sinking the most important putt of his life. All the while, the unstable groundskeeper (Bill Murray) carries on an all-out war against a pesky gopher. Directed by Harold Ramis. With Scott Colomby, Sarah Holcomb and Cindy Morgan. Categories: Comedy, Sports. Year: 1980.
Caddyshack
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
One strange, stray cat links three horror vignettes in this adaptation of the Stephen King novel. A tennis pro in trouble with the mob, a cigarette addiction treatment center with a brutal recovery plan, and a little girl terrorized by an evil monster are brought together by the mysterious presence of the cat. Directed by Lewis Teague. Starring Drew Barrymore, James Woods, Robert Hays and Alan King. Categories: Comedy, Horror, Thriller. Year: 1985.
Cat's Eye
Capt. John Yossarian (Alan Arkin), a WWII bombardier, can't take the stress absurdity of war anymore and does everything he can to certified as insane so he can stop flying missions. Based on the Joseph Heller novel, Yossarian's story is a parody of the military mentaility and of bureaucracy in all of its incarnations. Directed by Mike Nichols. With Martin Balsam, Art Garfunkel, Bob Newhart, Anthony Perkins, Martin Sheen, Orson Welles, Jon Voight, Charles Grodin, Norman Fell, Paula Prentiss and Susanne Benton. Categories: Comedy, War, Based on a Novel. Year: 1970.
Catch-22
Frank Allen (Ryan Reynolds), a best-selling efficiency expert, believes he has perfected the art of living using timetables and index cards. His obsession with order drives his wife Susan (Emily Mortimer) to set his clock backward ten minutes, setting off a chain off events that turns Frank's life upside down. After things can't get any worse, Frank decides to live entirely in the moment and embraces the freedom provided by chaos. Directed by Marcos Siega. With Stuart Townsend, Sarah Chalke and Constance Zimmer. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2007.
Chaos Theory
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
Struggling to fit in at his new public high school, wealthy teenager Charlie Bartlett (Anton Yelchin) uses his natural charm and deft senses of perception to position himself as an amateur psychiatrist for his fellow students. Setting up shop in a bathroom stall, Charlie dishes out advice and prescription drugs with the help of his partner, Murphy Bivens (Tyler Hilton). Charlie's sessions lead to some personal discovery of his own, allowing him to find romance and accept who he is. Directed by Jon Poll. With Robert Downey Jr., Hope Davis and Kat Dennings. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2007.
Charlie Bartlett
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
Wilbur the pig is afraid of ending up on the dinner table. To make sure that it doesn't happen, he teams up with a farm girl named Fern (Dakota Fanning) and a spider named Charlotte (Julia Roberts) to hatch a plan to save his life. Directed by Gary Winick. With Oprah Winfrey, Steve Buscemi, Kathy Bates, John Cleese, Robert Redford and Cedric the Entertainer. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Based on a Novel. Year: 2006.
Charlotte's Web
Best friends Holden (Ben Affleck) and Banky (Jason Lee) are the creators of "Bluntman and Chronic," a successful cult comic book. After years of struggling to make it, the pair are finally starting to enjoy the fruits of their labor. But, while attending a comic book convention in New York, things take a turn when Holden meets and falls for Alyssa (Joey Lauren Adams), a fellow comic book artist that happens to be a lesbian. Banky has his doubts about Alyssa, but Holden feels he can be friends with her despite his feelings. As Alyssa and Holden's relationship grows, Banky begins to feels like he is losing his best friend. Directed by Kevin Smith. With Dwight Ewell, Jason Mewes and Casey Affleck. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 1997.
Chasing Amy
Tom (Steve Martin) and Kate Baker (Bonnie Hunt) have been blessed with 12 children. When Kate leaves to promote her new book, Tom is left to look after their large brood. With his new job coaching football at his alma mater, Tom is forced to apply new and interesting parenting techniques. Directed by Shawn Levy. With Piper Perabo, Tom Welling, Hilary Duff and Ashton Kutcher. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Family. Year: 2003.
Cheaper by the Dozen
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
After dropping out of medical school, Victor Mancini (Sam Rockwell) works as a tour guide at an historical theme park in order to support his mother (Anjelica Huston), who is hospitalized with Alzheimer's. For extra cash, he pretends to choke on pieces of food in upscale restaurants, so that he can leech off of the people who come to his aid. When he's not busy taking advantage of people for money, Victor frequents sexual addiction workshops to find companionship. But, things start to change for Victor when he meets Paige (Kelly Macdonald), a woman who makes him want to go against all his unhealthy tendencies. Directed by Clark Gregg. With Brad William Henke. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Based on a Novel. Year: 2008.
Choke
Ralphie (Peter Billingsley), a young boy growing up in the 1940s, dreams of getting a Red Rider BB gun for Christmas. But, he runs into opposition from his parents, his teacher, and even the mall Santa Claus. After being told time and again that he'll shoot his eye out, Ralphie sets out to convince the world that he deserves to have his Christmas wish come true. Directed by Bob Clark. With Melinda Dillon, Darren McGavin and Peter Billingsley. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Family, Christmas Classics. Year: 1983.
A Christmas Story
Junon (Catherine Deneuve) and Abel (Jean-Paul Roussillon) welcome their three grown children home for a crowded family Christmas. Joining them are Elizabeth (Anne Consigny), a melancholic playwright, Ivan (Melvil Poupaud), the young peacemaker, and Henri (Mathieu Amalric), the self-destructive black sheep who was banished from family five years earlier. With a history of leukemia in the family, the disease has returned, further complicating the already uncomfortable reunion. Directed by Arnaud Desplechin. With Chiara Mastroianni and Emmanuelle Devos. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Foreign Film. Year: 2008.
A Christmas Tale
This Christmas, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) has planned a celebration with food, family and plenty of decorations. But, things never go quite as planned for Clark, his wife Ellen (Beverly D'Angelo) and their two kids (Juliette Lewis and Johnny Galecki). When Clark's obnoxious Cousin Eddie (Randy Quaid) and his white trash offspring roll into town, Clark doesn't think things can get much worse. But, when he learns that he won't be getting the Christmas bonus he expected, Clark's breakdown makes this a Chistmas to remember. Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik. With John Randolph, Diane Ladd, Doris Roberts and E.G. Marshall. Categories: Comedy, Christmas Classics. Year: 1989.
Christmas Vacation
Luther Krank (Tim Allen) is fed up with Christmas in America. So, he decides to forego celebrating the holiday and spend a pleasant vacation with his wife (Jamie Lee Curtis). However, when their daughter Nora (Julie Gonzalo) unexpectedly decides to come home, her outrage at their lack of sentimentality sends the whole family scrambling to have the Christmas of their dreams. Directed by Joe Roth. With Dan Aykroyd, M. Emmet Walsh, Elizabeth Franz and Cheech Marin. Categories: Comedy, Family. Year: 2004.
Christmas with the Kranks
When Dean Stiffle (Jamie Bell) finds that his best friend and local drug dealer, Troy, has hung himself, the death throws their community into disarray. Dean's classmates Billy (Justin Chatwin), Crystal (Camilla Belle), and Lee (Lou Taylor Pucci) plot a kidnapping to get their hands on Troy's remaining stash, but grab the wrong kid. As the botched kidnapping plays out, Troy's unstable mother (Glenn Close) plans a memorial service and the kidnapped boy's mother (Allison Janney) prepares to marry the mayor (Ralph Fiennes). Directed by Arie Posin. With Rory Culkin, Carrie-Anne Moss and Lauren Holly. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2005.
The Chumscrubber
Having lost her father at a young age, Sam Montgomery (Hilary Duff) is put to work in her family's diner by her evil step mom (Jennifer Coolidge. Her school days are plagued by the prima donnas in her class until she accidentally falls in love with the boyfriend (Chad Michael Murray) of the most stuck-up girl in town. When their meeting at the school dance is cut short, Sam finds her life transformed into a modern day fairy tale. Directed by Mark Rosman. With Regina King. Categories: Comedy, Family, Romance. Year: 2004.
A Cinderella Story
In his last true silent film, Charlie Chaplin once again plays his well-known character, the Little Tramp. This time, the Tramp meets a blind flower girl (Virginia Cherrill), who ends up mistakenly believing that the shabby man is a millionaire. After falling in love with the girl, the Tramp attempts to raise money for an operation that could correct her eyesight, even though it will mean that she will discover his true identity. Directed by Charlie Chaplin. With Florence Lee, Harry Myers, Al Ernest Garcia and Hank Mann. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Classic, Silent Film. Year: 1931.
City Lights
To make sure his son Dicky (Min Hun Fung) can attend his private school, Ti (Stephen Chow), a poor widower, leads a grueling life as a construction worker. Despite his father's best efforts, Dicky still sticks out from his wealthier classmates and, with his worn clothes and lack of the coolest new toys, he feels like an outcast. To try and cheer Dicky up, Ti heads to the junk yard, looking for a toy. Instead, he finds an alien with extraordinary powers that changes their lives forever. Directed by Stephen Chow. With Chi Chung Lam and Kitty Zhang Yuqi. Categories: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Foreign Film. Year: 2008.
CJ7
Dante Hicks (Brian O'Halloran) is called in to work at his New Jersey convenience store on his day off. From there, a bad day gets worse as Dante must deal with annoying customers, relationship issues and the overall lack of direction in his life. At his side at all times is, Randal Graves, his lazy, opinionated best friend who works at the video store next door. Directed by Kevin Smith. With Marilyn Ghigliotti, Lisa Spoonhauer, Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith. Categories: Comedy, Independent Film. Year: 1994.
Clerks.
Michael Newman (Adam Sandler) is a workaholic architect who has been neglecting his family to further his career. When a scientist named Morty (Christopher Walken) gives Michael a universal remote control that allows him to pause, rewind and fast forward his life, he takes full advantage of his new found power to avoid fights with his wife (Kate Beckinsale) and give his boss a little payback (David Hasselhoff). But, when the remote takes on a mind of its own, Michael sees how much of his personal life has passed him by. Directed byFrank Coraci. With Henry Winkler and Sean Astin. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy. Year: 2006.
Click
Francois Pignon (Daniel Auteuil), a forty-something accountant for a contraceptive manufacturer, becomes suicidal when he learns he is about to lose his job. With a wife who left him and a 16-year-old son who avoids him, work is the center of Francois' sad, boring life. But things change when his psychologist neighbor persuades him to masquerade as a gay man to save his job. Directed by Francis Veber. With Gérard Depardieu. Categories: Comedy, Foreign Film. Year: 2001.
The Closet
When African American attorneys Bobby (Cedric Yarbrough) and Tamika (April Barnett) hire racially hyper-sensitive real estate agent Hillary Macella (Wendi McLendon-Covey), they find themselves in a bidding war with Tom (Andrew Friedman) and Dawn (Patty Wortham), whose agent (Ryan Smith) works to sabotage the deal and get his clients the best price possible. Directed by Armen Kaprelian and Kent G. Llewellyn. With Rob Brownstein, Colleen Crabtree, Kirstin Pierce and Bruce Thomas. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2007.
Closing Escrow
Cher (Alicia Silverstone), a beautiful, wealthy and infinitely ditsy young woman, is her Beverly Hills high school’s most popular student. She and her best friend, Dionne (Stacey Dash), decide to selflessly devote themselves to converting the clueless newcomer Tai (Brittany Murphy) from a grungy, socially-inept misfit into a delicate, well-dressed flower. But, when things spin out of Cher’s control, she soon finds that she is the one who actually has something to learn. Directed by Amy Heckerling. With Paul Rudd, Donald Faison, Elisa Donovan, Breckin Meyer and Dan Hedaya. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 1995.
Clueless
After hearing about a classmate's (Ryan Pinkston) debaucherous weekend at a college campus, best friends and high school seniors Kevin (Drake Bell), Morris (Kevin Covais) and Carter (Andrew Caldwell) plan a visit to a local university to get in on the action. Prepared for the best weekend of their lives, the boys are recruited as pledges by the rowdiest franternity on campus. But, when the experience turns out to be more about humiliation than partying, Kevin, Morris and Carter decide to fight back with a huge prank that turns the tables on their supposed frat brothers. Directed by Deb Hagan. With Haley Bennett, Nick Zano, Zach Cregger and Gary Owen. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2008.
College
When Melanie Porter (Raven-Symoné), an overachieving high school student, makes plans to travel around the country with her friends to choose the perfect college, Chief James Porter (Martin Lawrence), her overprotective cop father, decides that they should make the trip together instead. Rather than the dream trip she imagined, Melanie finds herself stuck in one embarrassing mishap after the next. But, as father and daughter bicker from campus to campus, they begin to appreciate the special bond they share and realize that both of their lives are about to change forever. Directed by Roger Kumble. With Brenda Song, Margo Harshman and Kym Whitley. Categories: Comedy, Family. Year: 2008.
College Road Trip
The worst coach in history, Lambeau Fields (David Koechner), guides a rag-tag college football team toward the championship. An incompetent loser of epic proportions, Fields is convinced by fellow coach Freddie Wiseman (Carl Weathers) to return to the field for one last shot. Moving his wife (Melora Hardin) and children to Texas, Fields does his best to inspire a misfit collection of players and save his relationship with his family. Directed by Tom Brady. With Matthew Lawrence, Jermaine Williams, Noureen DeWulf and Jackie Long. Categories: Comedy, Sports. Year: 2007.
The Comebacks
This documentary follows comedian Jerry Seinfeld as he returns to stand-up and tries to build his act from scratch. Experiencing the highs and lows of performing before a live audience, he builds his confidence while getting advice from fellow comedians, including Colin Quinn. Serving as a counterpoint is up-and-coming comedian Orny Adams, a young man trying to make it big by putting in his time on the road. Directed by Christian Charles. With Ray Romano, Chris Rock, Jay Leno and Bill Cosby. Categories: Documentary, Comedy. Year: 2002.
Comedian
Rebecca Bloomwood (Isla Fisher) lives to shop. Dreaming of working at a top fashion magazine, she lands a job as an advice columnist for a new financial magazine published by the same company. But, when her rampant spending threatens her career and her love life, Rebecca is forced to reevaluate her way of life and decide what's really important to her. Directed by P.J. Hogan. With Hugh Dancy, Krysten Ritter, Joan Cusack, John Goodman, Leslie Bibb, John Lithgow and Lynn Redgrave. Categories: Comedy, Romance, Based on a Novel. Year: 2009.
Confessions of a Shopaholic
While playing golf, Buster Keaton knocks himself out with an errant shot and wakes up to find that an escaped convict has traded clothes with him. Once in prison, he learns that he is to be hanged. He eventually changes clothes with a guard just as prisoner rebellion begins. Directed by Buster Keaton. Categories: Comedy, Short, Silent Film. Year: 1920.
Convict 13
While practicing his vows in the forest after butchering his wedding rehearsal, Victor (Johnny Depp) thinks he is proposing to a branch but is instead whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious Corpse Bride (Helena Bonham Carter). While his real bride, Victoria (Emily Watson), grieves in the land of the living, Victor has an after-life adventure, eventually learning that nothing can keep him away from his one true love. Directed by Tim Burton. With Tracey Ullman, Albert Finney and Christopher Lee. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical. Year: 2005.
Corpse Bride
After the death of her wealthy sister, Bette (Jessica Lange), a poor, lonely seamstress, does her best to involve herself in the lives of her brother-in-law, the Baron Hulot (Hugh Laurie), and her niece, Hulot (Kelly Macdonald). When that fails, she finds solace in a handsome young sculptor (Aden Young), who she saved from starvation. But, when the artist falls in love with Hortense, Bette becomes bitter and plots revenge on the family who shunned her and stole her only love. Directed by Des McAnuff. With Elisabeth Shue, Bob Hoskins and Simon McBurney. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 1998.
Cousin Bette
Pepper (Woody Harrelson) and Sonny (Kiefer Sutherland) are two cowboys living a life of country contentment. When their friend Nacho (Joaquín Martínez) disappears in New York City, Pepper and Sonny head to the Big Apple on a quest to locate their fellow cowboy and his daughter, Teresa (Cara Buono). Directed by Gregg Champion. With Dylan McDermott, Luis Guzmán and Matthew Cowles. Categories: Action, Comedy, Drama. Year: 1994.
The Cowboy Way
Directed by Tommy Wirkola. With Stig Frode Henriksen, Charlotte Frogner, Vegar Hoel, Evy Kasseth Røsten, Jeppe Laursen and Ørjan Gamst. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Horror. Year: 2009.
Død snø
To fathers, Charlie Hinton (Cuba Gooding Jr.) and Phil Ryerson (Paul Rae) attempt to take over a summer day camp armed with no knowledge of the great outdoors, a dilapidated facility, and a motley group of campers. Before long, things get out of control and the camp is under threat of foreclosure. To save his dream, Charlie is forced to call on his estranged father, Col Buck Hinton (Richard Gant) to bring the camp back to life and teach everyone about teamwork, perseverance and the power of forgiveness. Directed by Fred Savage. With Tamala Jones and Josh McLerran. Categories: Comedy, Family. Year: 2007.
Daddy Day Camp
Ryûnosuke Kamiki plays the last of a dying breed of giant human warriors who have been protecting Japan from invasion since the bombs fell on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. But in today's world, young people find this elderly giant warrior irrelevant. He has to prove himself and do battle once more against a giant gang of monsters set on taking over the world. Directed by Hitoshi Matsumoto. With Riki Takeuchi and Hitoshi Matsumoto. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2007.
Dai-Nipponjin
Dan Burns (Steve Carell) is an advice columnist who knows how to help everyone but himself. A dedicated single father, Dan does his best to raise his kids, but he neglects to take time for himself. Things start to change when Dan meets and falls for Marie (Juliette Binoche) at a bookstore, only to learn later that she is dating his brother (Dane Cook). Directed by Peter Hedges. With Dianne Wiest, John Mahoney, Alison Pill, Brittany Robertson and Marlene Lawston. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2007.
Dan in Real Life
In this Wayans dance movie spoof, Megan (Shoshana Bush), a privileged, naive white girl, dreams of becoming a professional dancer. After moving to the inner city, she meets Thomas (Damon Wayans Jr.), a street-wise young black man who helps her make the most of her talents. Directed by Damien Wayans. With Craig Wayans, Amy Sedaris, Essence Atkins and Affion Crockett. Categories: Action, Comedy. Year: 2009.
Dance Flick
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
On the last day of school in a small Texas town, the new class of seniors set out to uphold the time honored tradition of hazing the incoming freshmen, before meeting up for an end of the year bash. Randall Floyd (Jason London), the school's star quarterback, and his buds have been looking forward to this night for awhile, but decide to change things up and take Mitch Kramer (Wiley Wiggins), a laid back freshman, under their wing. But, when Kevin Pickford's (Shawn Andrews) parents find out he's planning a keg party, the kids will have improvise to keep the party alive. Directed by Richard Linklater. With Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, Anthony Rapp and Adam Goldberg. Categories:Comedy, Drama. Year:1993.
Dazed and Confused
Stuntman Mike (Kurt Russell) is a former Hollywood stuntman with an invincible car and a taste for highway murder. Using charm, steel and gasoline, he hunts down beautiful women and takes them for a ride they'll never remember. But, after taking care of a disc jockey (Sydney Tamiia Poitier) and her pals (Jordan Ladd, Rose McGowan and Vanessa Ferlito) after a night at the bar in Austin, TX, Stuntman Mike meets his match on the back roads of Tennessee. There, he runs into two female stunt car drivers (Zoe Bell and Tracie Thoms) and their friends (Rosario Dawson and Mary Elizabeth Winstead), in town while shooting a movie. Unable to resist a challenge, Stuntman Mike pulls out all the stops and puts the pedal to the metal. Directed by Quentin Tarantino. With Quentin Tarantino. Categories: Action, Horror, Thriller, Comedy. Year: 2007.
Death Proof
After being busted by the feds for taking bribes from stage parents, children's television star Rainbow Randolph (Robin Williams) is fired and finds himself living on the streets. Taking Randolph's place is Sheldon Mopes (Edward Norton), a sappy, squeaky clean performer whose lovable fuscia rhinoceros, Smoochy, instantly captures the hearts of his young audience. As Smoochy climbs in the ratings, Mopes begins a relationship with network executive Nora Wells (Catherine Keener), and an increasingly embittered Randolph targets Smoochy to exact revenge and reclaim his status as America's sweetheart. Directed by Danny DeVito. With Danny DeVito, Jon Stewart and Harvey Fierstein. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2002.
Death to Smoochy
Novelist Harry Block (Woody Allen) draws his inspiration from his experiences with the people who are closest to him, much to their dismay. His unaplogetic attitude about his writing and a weakness for drugs and women have left him with three ex-wives and alienated many of his friends. When the university that once threw him out invites Harry back to receive an honorary degree, he invites his latest girlfriend, Fay (Elisabeth Shue), to accompany him, only to learn that she has decided to marry Larry (Billy Crystal), Harry's best friend. As Harry drives to the university, he deals with an intense bout of writer's block and interacts with scenes and characters from his novels. Directed by Woody Allen. With Kirstie Alley, Demi Moore, Robin Williams, Judy Davis, Tobey Maguire, Bob Balaban, Stanley Tucci, Jennifer Garner and Paul Giamatti. Categories: Comedy. Year: 1997.
Deconstructing Harry
Henry Roth (Billy Crudup) is a cynical, obsessive compulsive, neurotic author of a hit children's book series. When his long time collaborator and best friend passes away, Roth is forced to work with Lucy (Mandy Moore), a beautiful new illustrator. Distrught and without direction, Henry struggles with letting go of his past and learning how to open up to new people. Directed by Justin Theroux. With Martin Freeman, Amy Sedaris, Dianne Wiest and Tom Wilkinson. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2007.
Dedication
In addition to his pending divorce, thirty-something Manhattan dad Will Hayes (Ryan Reynolds) must also deal with questions from his 10 year old daughter, Maya (Abigail Breslin), about his life before marriage. Will begins his story as a young, aspiring politician who moves to New York from Wisconsin in order to work on the Clinton campaign. While attempting to deliver a child-friendly version of his romantic escapades and adventures in politics, Will is careful to conceal the names of his three loves, leaving Maya to guess who he ultimately ended up with. As Maya begins to put the pieces together, she learns that love is a complicated thing. Directed by Adam Brooks. With Elizabeth Banks, Derek Luke, Isla Fisher, Kevin Kline and Rachel Weisz. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2008.
Definitely, Maybe
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
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
Simon Phoenix (Wesley Snipes) is a homicidal maniac put into suspended animation in 1996. John Spartan (Sylvester Stallone), his capturer, is frozen for a crime he didn't commit. When Phoenix is let lose in the 21st century and goes on a killling spree, authorities must reanimate Spartan so that he resume his battle with his nemisis. Directed by Marco Brambilla. With Sandra Bullock, Benjamin Bratt, Rob Schneider and Denis Leary. Categories: Action, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Crime. Year: 1993.
Demolition Man
Deuce Bigalow (Rob Schneider) is a small time male prostitute with a knack for finding the strangest clients. When his manager T.J. (Eddie Griffin) convinces Deuce that business would be better in Europe, the unlucky lover is pulled into a conspiracy to kill off members of a European society of male prostitutes. Directed by Mike Bigelow. With Til Schweiger, Douglas Sills and Carlos Ponce. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2005.
Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo
Deuce Bigalow (Rob Schneider), a kind-hearted, incompetent fish tank cleaner, gets the opportunity of a lifetime when Antoine (Oded Fehr), a suave, successful male gigolo, asks him to watch over his beautiful home and precious fish while he is away on business. However, Deuce quickly finds a way to reverse his good fortune, and is forced to become the world's most unlikely male escort in order to pay for the damage he's caused at Antoine's. Neck-deep in a world he never knew existed, Deuce receives tips and encouragement from T.J. (Eddie Griffin), his pimp, and hits the town to dispense his unique brand of pleasure. Directed by Mike Mitchell. With William Forsythe, Amy Poehler and Allen Covert. Categories: Comedy. Year: 1999.
Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo
Andrea Sachs (Anne Hathaway), a recent journalism graduate, lands a job at America’s premiere fashion magazine. However, she has neither style nor elegance, which is frequently pointed out by her coworker Emily (Emily Blunt) and her evil boss Miranda Priestley (Meryl Streep). Andrea puts up with Miranda as a means to an end: a recommendation from her translates to a job at any publication. To ensure success, Andrea transforms herself into the graceful, Chanel-clad assistant of Miranda’s dreams. But, not everyone is pleased with Andrea’s transformation, particularly her boyfriend, Nate (Adrian Grenier). Directed by David Frankel. With Stanley Tucci, Tracie Thoms, Simon Baker, Rich Sommer and Daniel Sunjata. Categories: Drama, Comedy. Year: 2006.
The Devil Wears Prada
When high school best friends Betsy Jobs (Kirsten Dunst) and Arlene Lorenzo (Michelle Williams) wander off during a class trip to the White House and stumble into a room filled with presidential secrets, the Secret Service tracks them down and brings them to President Richard Nixon (Dan Hedaya). Intent on finding out just how much they know, Dick appoints them as official White House dog walkers. Initially, the President is able to convince the impressionable girls that everything is on the up and up. But, after they develop a strange but close relationship with the Commander in Chief, the girls eventually learn the truth about the Watergate scandal and contact newspaper reporters Bob Woodward (Will Ferrell) and Carl Bernstein (Bruce McCulloch). Directed by Andrew Fleming. With Ryan Reynolds and Dave Foley. Category: Comedy. Year: 1999.
Dick
A tough US Army Major (Lee Marvin) is assigned to train a dozen condemned military prisoners and lead them on a mission to assault a villa filled with Nazi officers on the eve of D-Day. Directed by Robert Aldrich. With Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson, Jim Brown, Telly Savalas and Donald Sutherland. Categories: Action, Comedy, Drama, War. Year: 1967.
The Dirty Dozen
Lawrence (Michael Caine) and Freddy (Steve Martin) are two con men with drastically different styles. While Lawrence is suave and sophisticated, Freddy is brash and uncultured. Meeting in the French Riviera, Freddy initially convinces Lawrence to teach him the tricks of the trade, but, before long, Lawrence grows tired of Freddy's annoying antics and works out a plan to get rid of him. Whoever is able to get $50,000 from a wealthy woman named Janet (Glenne Headly) wins, and the other has to leave town. Directed by Frank Oz. With Ian McDiarmid and Dana Ivey. Categories: Comedy, Crime. Year: 1988.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
The masters of farce turn their sights on the disaster movie. As a group of friends try to make their way to safety through the most ridiculously dangerous day ever, they must deal with tornadoes, asteroids, earthquakes and every other catastrophy known to man. Along the way, they never pass up an opportunity to lampoon some of the biggest names in film and music, taking aim at Indiana Jones, Iron Man, Amy Winehouse, Miley Cyrus and the cast of High School Musical. Directed by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer. With Matt Lanter, Vanessa Minnillo, G. Thang, Nicole Parker, Crista Flanagan, Kimberly Kardashian and Carmen Electra. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2008.
Disaster Movie
In 2010, Paris's most dangerous ghetto is controlled by a ruthless crime lord named Taha (Bibi Naceri). But, Leito (David Belle) is determined to make his neighborhood safe and bring Taha down. After Leito disrupts his business and breaks into his compound, Taha retaliates by kidnapping his sister, Lola (Dany Verissimo). After a failed rescue attempt and six months in jail, Leito teams up with an undercover cop named Damien (Cyril Raffaelli) to defuse a neutron bomb and save Lola before everyone in District B13 is killed. Directed by Pierre Morel. Categories: Action, Comedy, Foreign Film. Year: 2004.
District B13
After playwright Siddalee (Sandra Bullock) is quoted in a magazine discussing her unhappy childhood, her mother, “Vivi” Abbot Walker (Ellen Burstyn), is livid and cuts off contact with her daughter. When their heated long-distance argument threatens Sidda's long-postponed plans to marry Connor (Angus Macfadyen), Vivi’s three best friends, “Teensy” (Fionnula Flanagan), Necie (Shirley Knight) and Caro (Maggie Smith) kidnap Sidda from New York and bring her home to Louisiana where they explain the workings of their secret society. Directed by Callie Khouri. With Ashley Judd, Kiersten Warren, James Garner and Caitlin Wachs. Categories: Drama, Based on a Novel. Year: 2002.
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
On the hottest day of the year, hate and bigotry rise to the surface on the streets of Bed-Stuyn Brooklyn. As the drama unfolds, Mookie (Spike Lee), the delivery boy for Sal's Pizzeria manages to be at the center of all the action. Directed by Spike Lee. With Ossie Davis, Danny Aiello, John Turturro, Rosie Perez and Samuel L. Jackson. Categories: Comedy, Crime, Drama. Year: 1989.
Do the Right Thing
Directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. With Vince Vaughn, Chris Williams, Christine Taylor, Justin Long, Alan Tudyk, Joel Moore, Rip Torn, Ben Stiller and Stephen Root. Categories: Comedy, Sport. Year: 2004.
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story
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
Directed by Jeremy Leven. With Johnny Depp, Marlon Brando, Bob Dishy, Faye Dunaway, Jo Champa, Talisa Soto, Rachel Ticotin and Richard C. Sarafian. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 1994.
Don Juan DeMarco
A fatalistic American general (Sterling Hayden), convinced that Russia is trying to corrupt the American people, begins a countdown to nuclear holocaust that a council of politicians and generals, including Peter Sellers and George C. Scott, frantically tries to stop. Directed by Stanley Kubrick. With Keenan Wynn, Slim Pickens and James Earl Jones. Categories: Politics, Cult Classics, Comedy, War. Year: 1964.
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
On their first day of high school, Ryan (Troy Gentile), Wade (Nate Hartley) and Emmit (David Dorfman) have a run-in with Filkins (Alex Frost) and Ronnie (Josh Peck), the school bullies. Not wanting to deal with their abuse until graduation, the three nerds take out an ad for a bodyguard. Their choice is Drillbit Taylor (Owen Wilson ), a homeless man who poses as a soldier of fortune. Drillbit initially intends to rob their houses, but after becomimg friends with the boys he turns over a new leaf. After some intense training and a few unique pearls of wisdom, Ryan, Wade and Emmit ultimately learn to fend for themselves. Directed by Steven Brill. With Leslie Mann, Lisa Lampanelli and Cedric Yarbrough. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2008.
Drillbit Taylor
Ben (Rupert Grint) is a shy teenage boy trying to escape from the influence of his high-strung, overbearing mother (Laura Linney). His world is turned upside down when he begins to work for an eccentric retired actress (Julie Walters). As their unlikely friendship develops, Ben is forced to challenge his beliefs and decide who he really wants to be. Directed by Jeremy Brock. With Nicholas Farrell. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2006.
Driving Lessons
Daisy Werthan (Jessica Tandy), an old Jewish widow living in the south, is forced to accept the services of Hoke Colburn (Morgan Freeman), an African-American chauffeur, by her son (Dan Aykroyd). Reluctant and hostile to her new companion, Daisy eventually warmns to Hoke, and the two form and a special and unlikely bond. Directed by Bruce Beresford. Categories: Drama, Comedy. Year: 1989.
Driving Miss Daisy
With a television crew covering a Minnesota town's annual beauty pageant, Gladys Leeman (Kirstie Alley), a former winner, desperately wants her daughter, Becky (Denise Richards), to follow in her footsteps. And, she's willing to do just about anything to make sure that it happens. But, despite Gladys' tampering, Becky's main competition, Amber Atkins (Kirsten Dunst), won't stop pursuing her dreams. Directed by Michael Patrick Jann. With Ellen Barkin, Allison Janney, Brittany Murphy and Amy Adams. Categories: Comedy. Year: 1999.
Drop Dead Gorgeous
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
Harry (Jeff Daniels) and Lloyd (Jim Carrey), best friends and empty-headed idiots, set out on a cross-country journey to a return a briefcase to Mary Swanson (Lauren Holly), a beautiful woman Lloyd once chauffeured to the airport. The inept pair leave a trail of calamity in their wake, while remaining oblivious to the ruthless killers (Mike Starr and Karen Duffy) who are hot on their trail. Once in Aspen, the pair realize that the briefcase is full of cash, and use the newly found funds as Lloyd prepares to confess his love to Mary. Directed by Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly. With Charles Rocket, Victoria Rowell and Teri Garr. Categories: Comedy. Year: 1994.
Dumb & Dumber
After witnessing his parents' murder in 1920's rural Thailand, Jone Bang Fai (Dan Chupong) sets out to seek revenge on their killer. With only the memory of a tattooed cattle rustler to direct his search, Jone makes it his mission to stop all cattle rustlers and in the process return each head of cattle back to its rightful owner. Directed by Chalerm Wongpim. With Leo Putt. Categories: Action, Comedy. Year: 2006.
Dynamite Warrior
Set in the 1920s, this film tells the story of Larita (Jessica Biel), a glamorous American chorus girl who marries John (Ben Barnes). John is from a family of stuffy British aristocrats. His mother (Kristin Scott Thomas) takes an instant dislike to Larita, but his father (Colin Firth), a World War I veteran still depressed by his combat experiences, sees her as a breath of fresh air and encourages the relationship. Will Larita win over the rest of John's family? Directed by Stephan Elliott. With Kimberley Nixon. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2008.
Easy Virtue
Ed Wood (Johnny Depp) is a legendary B-movie director considered by many critics to be the worst professional filmmaker of all time. Joined by Bela Lugosi (Martin Landau), Dolores Fuller (Sarah Jessica Parker), Orson Welles (Vincent D'Onofrio) and others, this film follows the director through his turbulent career. Directed by Tim Burton. With Bill Murray, Patricia Arquette and Jeffrey Jones. Categories: Biography, Comedy, Drama. Year: 1994.
Ed Wood
Peg (Dianne Wiest), a perky Avon lady, discovers Edward (Johnny Depp), a mad scientist's half-finished experiment, while making her daily rounds. When she attempts to bring Edward into her suburban world to live among her family and gossipy neighbors, the gentle, kind-hearted misfit struggles to understand a world he knows nothing about. Directed by Tim Burton. With Winona Ryder, Anthony Michael Hall, Alan Arkin, Vincent Price and Kathy Baker. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance. Year: 1990.
Edward Scissorhands
Davey Stone (Adam Sandler), a modern day Scrooge who hates the holidays, goes on a rowdy rampage on the first night of Hanukkah and is arrested. After the judge agrees to sentence him to community service, Davey is put under the supervision of Whitey (also voiced by Sandler), a local basketball ref with limitless cheer and a good sense of humor. With Whitey's help, Davey begins to overcome his holiday demons and makes things right with Jennifer (Jackie Sandler), his childhood sweetheart. Directed by Seth Kearsley. With Kevin Nealon, Rob Schneider and Jon Lovitz. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Musical. Year: 2002.
Eight Crazy Nights
Directed by Jon Favreau. With Will Ferrell, James Caan, Peter Dinklage, Zooey Deschanel, Daniel Tay and Mary Steenburgen. Categories: Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2003.
Elf
After losing his company millions of dollars and having his girlfriend (Jessica Biel) walk out on him, Drew Baylor (Orlando Bloom) is on the verge of suicide. But, after learning of his father's death, Drew finds a sense of purpose in returning his father's body to his mother (Susan Sarandon) in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. On the flight home, Drew meets a beautiful flight attendant named Claire (Kirsten Dunst). As their romance develops, Claire's positive outlook helps Drew get his life back on track and helps him understand his family for the first time. Directed by Cameron Crowe. With Alec Baldwin, Bruce McGill, Judy Greer and Paul Schneider. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2005.
Elizabethtown
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
Bitter rivals Zack Bradley (Dane Cook) and Vince (Dax Shepard) have both worked at Super Club, a bulk-discount superstore, for over a decade. While Vince has advanced to head cashier and won seventeen consecutive employee of the month awards, Zack is an underachieving box boy who prefers to be well-liked by his coworkers. Their rivalry escalates to another level when Amy (Jessica Simpson), a beautiful new cashier employee with a reputation for dating only employee of the month award winners, is transferred to their store. To win Amy over, Zack and Vince enter into a fierce competition to win the next award by any means necessary. Directed by Greg Coolidge. With Andy Dick, Harland Williams and Efren Ramirez. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2006.
Employee of the Month
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
Virginia Baker (Catherine Zeta-Jones), an undercover government agent, convinces master thief Robert Macdougal (Sean Connery) to take her on as a student. As their relationship develops, Baker's loyalty to her organization begins to waver as she and Macdougal contend with their growing romance while training for a complicated heist. Directed by Jon Amiel. With Ving Rhames, Will Patton, Terry O'Neill and David Yip. Categories: Comedy, Crime, Thriller, Romance. Year: 1999.
Entrapment
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
After leaving the Buffalo TV station where he was tormented by rival Bruce Nolan, Evan Baxter (Steve Carell) is elected as a congressman and moves to Washington D.C. But, just as he is getting started with his new job, God (Morgan Freeman) summons Evan to build an ark. As Evan is transformed into a modern day Noah, he must deal with the appearance of thousands of wild animals and explain his bizarre behavior to his family, friends and constituents. Directed by Tom Shadyac. With Lauren Graham, Jonah Hill, Wanda Sykes, Ed Helms, John Michael Higgins and John Goodman. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy. Year: 2007.
Evan Almighty
After the sudden death of her loving father, Danielle (Drew Barrymore) is forced into servitude by her wicked stepmother, Baroness De Ghent (Anjelica Huston). Though her life is difficult - filled with chores and two new step sisters - Danielle grows into a happy, strong-willed young woman. Then, one day, her life changes forever when the handsome Prince Henry (Dougray Scott) crosses her path. Falling deeply in love, the pair begin to believe that it is possible to live happily ever after. But, in order for their romance to survive, they will have to overcome an evil scheme concocted by the Baroness. Directed by Andy Tennant. With Patrick Godfrey. Categories: Romance, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy. Year: 1998.
Ever After
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
Jonathan Safran Foer (Elijah Wood) travels to the Ukraine to find the woman who saved his grandfather from the Nazis during World War II. In Odessa, Jonathan meets up with his translator, Alex (Eugene Hutz), who learned English from old movies and a thesaurus, and Alex's grandfather (Boris Leskin), who acts as their driver and guide even though he claims to be blind. Together, they set out on an unexpectedly meaningful journey, learning the power of remembrance and the perilous nature of secrets. Directed by Liev Schreiber. With Oleksandr Choroshko. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Based on a Novel. Year: 2005.
Everything Is Illuminated
When a meteor falls in the Arizona desert, two local community college professors, Dr. Ira Cane (David Duchovny) and Prof. Harry Block (Orlando Jones), are the first to investigate. What they discover is that the meteor has brought alien organisms that have begun to evolve at an incredible rate in earth's atmosphere. Joined by Dr. Allison Reed (Julianne Moore), a government scientist, and Wayne Grey (Seann William Scott), a fireman in training, it's up to Ira and Harry to stop the aliens before they take over the planet. Directed by Ivan Reitman. With Ethan Suplee, Dan Aykroyd and Ted Levine. Categories: Comedy, Sci-Fi. Year: 2001.
Evolution
Another workplace comedy directed by Mike Judge, who made Office Space, Extract stars Jason Bateman as a manager at a factory. He has problems everywhere. At home, he suspects his wife (Kristen Wiig) is having an affair, while at work he has to cope with rebellious assembly-line workers and his attraction to a gorgeous new temp (Mila Kunis). At least he always his stoner buddy (Ben Affleck) to confide in. Directed by Mike Judge. With Clifton Collins Jr., Matt Schulze, Beth Grant, and J.K. Simmons. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
Extract
Tripp (Matthew McConaughey) has a good job, a nice car and a passion for sailing, but there is just one problem. At 35, he still lives with his parents (Terry Bradshaw and Kathy Bates). Eager to see Tripp leave their nest, his parents set him up with Paula (Sarah Jessica Parker), a woman with a proven track record of getting reluctant men to grow up. What starts out as a business arrangement turns into something more when Paula begins to have real feelings for the immature charmer. Directed by Tom Dey. With Zooey Deschanel, Justin Bartha, Bradley Cooper and Rob Corddry. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2006.
Failure to Launch
At an annual Christmas gathering, Everett (Dermot Mulroney), the eldest son in the Stone Family, brings his uptight girlfriend (Sarah Jessica Parker) home to meet his parents, brothers and sisters. The family greets their visitor with a mix of awkwardness, confusion and hostility. Before the holiday is over, relationships unravel and secrets are revealed, but in the end the family's love for one another brings them together. Diane Keaton and Craig T. Nelson play the Stone parents. Directed by Thomas Bezucha. With Claire Danes, Rachel McAdams and Luke Wilson. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2005.
The Family Stone
After years of friendship, wealthy socialite Charlotte Cartwright (Kathy Bates) and Alice Pratt (Alfre Woodard), a hardworking woman with strong ideals, find their relationship strained by their children's extramarital affairs and suspect business practices. While Alice's self-centered, newly married daughter Andrea (Sanaa Lathan) cheats on her husband (Rockmond Dunbar) with Charlotte's married son William (Cole Hauser), the ambitious William's true aim is to extend his control over his mother's construction company. With greed and infidelity threatening to tear their families apart, Charlotte and Alice take a cross-country roadtrip to clear their minds and find a way to save their families. Directed by Tyler Perry. With KaDee Strickland, Taraji P. Henson, Robin Givens and Tyler Perry. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2008.
The Family That Preys
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
A group of high schoolers growing up in southern California struggle with life and love in the 1970s. Stacy Hamilton (Jennifer Jason Leigh) attempts to find love through sex. Mark Ratner (Brian Backer) turns to his friend Mike Damone (Robert Romanus) for tips on how to win Stacy over. Brad Hamilton (Judge Reinhold) works a series of crappy jobs to pay for his dream car. And, Jeff Spicoli (Sean Penn), a stoned surfer, coasts through life, always on the lookout for the next party. Directed by Amy Heckerling. With Phoebe Cates, Vincent Schiavelli, Forest Whitaker and Brian Backer. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Cult Classics. Year: 1982.
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
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
Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick), a slick, unmotivated high school student, uses an elaborate scheme to convince his parents (Cindy Pickett and Lyman Ward) that he is too sick to go to class. During his free-wheeling day off, Ferris cons his best friend, Cameron (Alan Ruck), into taking his father's beloved Ferrari out for a joyride and execute a plan to get Sloane (Mia Sara), Ferris's girlfriend, out of school. When Principal Ed Rooney (Jeffrey Jones) begins to suspect that Ferris is on the loose, he goes on an all-out search to hunt him down and expose his phony illness. Directed by John Hughes. With Ben Stein, Jennifer Grey and Edie McClurg. Categories: Comedy, Cult Classics. Year: 1986.
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Directed by Peter Farrelly. With Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sport. Year: 2005.
Fever Pitch
In Willard, a idyllic small town stuck in the 50s, the undead walk the earth but, with the help of the Zomcon corporation, the zombies serve as domestic servants rather than blood thirsty brain-chewers. In fact, the zombies have become so much a part of the family that Timmy Robinson (K'Sun Ray) takes his best friend Fido (Billy Connolly) everywhere he goes. Things go awry when Fido goes out of control and eats the Robinson's next-door neighbor, and Timmy must convince his parents that Fido deserves a second chance. Directed by Andrew Currie. With Carrie-Anne Moss, Dylan Baker and Henry Czerny. Categories: Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi. Year: 2006.
Fido
A.K. (Eugene Hutz), a Ukrainian immigrant living in England, moonlights as a cross-dressing dominatrix to fund his dreams of rock superstardom. A self-described poet and philosopher, A.K. believes that his rollicking gypsy punk bank, Gogol Bordello, is destined for greatness and will do whatever it takes to turn his dream into a reality. Joining A.K. in his crazy life are his flatmates, Holly (Holly Weston), an aspiring ballet dancer reduced to working as a stripper, and Juliette (Vicky McClure), a pharmacy assistant who dreams of going to Africa to help starving children. Directed by Madonna. With Ade, Olegar Fedoro, Stephen Graham, Richard E. Grant and Inder Manocha. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance. Year: 2008.
Filth and Wisdom
Taylor Peters is a television producer who is just getting used to having his life back on track after years of struggling with alcohol and compulsive gambling. Limiting himself to betting on horses, Taylor's plan works fine until his wife Lorraine (Maura Tierney) discovers evidence that he's been gambling behind her back. To win back his wife and regain her trust, Taylor sets off to Las Vegas to convince his niece Amanda (Brittany Snow), who they've recently learned has been working as a prostitute, to enter rehab. But, when he gets to Vegas, Taylor finds that Amanda is a bigger handful than he expected, and has to deal with his own destructive urges. Directed by Peter Tolan. With Peter Facinelli, Steve Coogan, Bill Fagerbakke and Jack McGee. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2008.
Finding Amanda
After Bruce Lee's death leaves fans shocked and saddened, a movie studio quickly sets out to turn the 12 minutes of footage that they have from his final film into a full-length feature. Searching far and wide, executives audition hundreds of men hoping that they might have what it takes to fill Bruce Lee's shoes. They do not. Directed by Justin Lin. With Roger Fan, Sung Kang, James Franco and McCaleb Burnett. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2007.
Finishing the Game
Faced with the prospect of another summer spent at football camp, Shawn Colfax (Nicholas D'Agosto) and Nick Brady (Eric Christian Olsen), the two most popular guys in their high school, decide to change things up and go to cheerleading camp instead. While their initial plan is just to take advantage of being surrounded by beautiful young women all day, Shawn and Nick eventually start to take things seriously so that they can do well in the cheer competition finals, and help Shawn win over Carly (Sarah Roemer), the head cheerleader. Directed by Will Gluck. With Molly Sims, John Michael Higgins and Danneel Harris. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
Fired Up
When Hollywood's most famous and talented dog, Rexxx, goes missing, he ends up being adopted by young Shane Fahey (Josh Hutcherson). Taken in at the firehouse where Shane's father (Bruce Greenwood) is captain, Rexxx goes from nuisance to hero when his incredible physical abilities prove invaluable during rescue calls. With Rexxx onboard, the once downtrodden fire department regains its former glory. But, with all the media attention Rexxx's exploits attract, his former handlers take notice and set out to return Rexxx to the spotlight. Directed by Todd Holland. With Dash Mihok and Bree Turner. Categories: Action, Comedy, Family. Year: 2007.
Firehouse Dog
Roddy (Hugh Jackman), a sophisticated high-society rat, lives the life of a beloved, pampered pet in a posh London apartment. But when a sewer rat decides to take over the posh rat's easy life, Roddy is flushed into the bustling sewer world of Ratropolis. There Roddy meets Rita (Kate Winslet), and the pair work together to return Roddy to his rightful home. Directed by David Bowers and Sam Fell. With Ian McKellen, Andy Serkis and Jean Reno. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family. Year: 2006.
Flushed Away
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
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
After his beautiful, TV star girlfriend, Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell), breaks up with him, Peter Bretter (Jason Segel) decides to take a trip to Hawaii to try to leave his troubles behind and start anew. Upon his arrival, Peter, a sensitive, hopeless romantic, is devastated yet again when he learns that Sarah is staying at the same resort with her crass new boyfriend (Russell Brand). Intent on making the most of a very uncomfortable situation, Peter eventually makes a connection with a resort employee named Rachel (Mila Kunis) and begins to put the past behind him. Directed by Nicholas Stoller. With Bill Hader, Jonah Hill and Paul Rudd. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2008.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) is a simple man. Soft-spoken, curious and more than a little oblivious, Gump manages to witness some of the most historic events of the 20th century. Interacting with presidents and rock stars, becoming a war hero and making a fortune in the stock market, Gump approaches life with child-like enthusiasm and a moral compass he gained from his loving mother (Sally Field). And, through it all, Gump never loses hope that one day he will be reunited with his childhood love, Jenny (Robin Wright Penn). Directed by Robert Zemeckis. With Gary Sinise. Categories: Comedy, Drama, War. Year: 1994.
Forrest Gump
Kate (Reese Witherspoon) and Brad (Vince Vaughn), a happiliy unmarried couple, find their plans for a tropical Christmas getaway ruined when the airport is shutdown by fog. After their familes discover that they'll be in town, Kate and Brad can no longer escape their obligations and must now visit all four of their divorced parents' homes. Forced to endure a host of embarassing relatives and mortifying stories from their past, Kate and Brad eventually gain a new understanding of their parents' choices and reevaluate their own situation. Directed by Seth Gordon. With Jon Favreau, Jon Voight, Robert Duvall, Mary Steenburgen, Sissy Spacek, Carol Kane, Kristin Chenoweth and Tim McGraw. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2008.
Four Christmases
Charles (Hugh Grant) is a noncommittal Englishman who meets Carrie (Andie MacDowell) at a friend's wedding. After falling head over heals for the beautiful American, Charles proceeds to awkwardly woo her through one funeral and three more weddings. But when Charles finds himself standing at the altar with her, he realizes that he has dedicated himself to a woman he has no desire to spend the rest of his life with. Directed by Mike Newell. With John Hannah, Kristin Scott Thomas and Rowan Atkinson. Categories: Comedy, Romance, Drama. Year: 1994.
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Tess (Jamie Lee Curtis) and her feisty teenage daughter, Anna (Lindsay Lohan), don't exactly get along. When a mischievous but well-meaning Chinese restaurant owner witnesses the mother and daughter arguing, she offers them both a fortune cookie that causes the two to switch places. When Anna wakes up in her mother's body and Tess in her daughter's, the two struggle to survive in the other's world while desperately trying to find a way to reverse their predicament. Directed by Mark Waters. With Mark Harmon, Harold Gould, Chad Michael Murray, Lucille Soong, Willie Garson and Ryan Malgarini. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Remake. Year: 2003.
Freaky Friday
After living his whole life in his younger brother's shadow, Fred (Vince Vaughn), a repo man who steals what he reposses, is forced to move to the North Pole and make amends with his perfect, generous brother, Santa (Paul Giamatti). Directed by David Dobkin. With Kevin Spacey, Kathy Bates, Elizabeth Banks, Ludacris, Rachel Weisz and John Michael Higgins. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2007.
Fred Claus
When her fiancé Charlie (Timothy Hutton) runs away with a young model, Kate (Meg Ryan) follows her ex to Paris in hopes of winning him back. On the plane, she sits next to Luc Teyssier (Kevin Kline), a handsome petty thief who hides a stolen necklace in Kate's bag. When the bag is stolen in Paris, Luc confesses to Kate and the two set off together to locate Charlie and find the missing necklace. But, as the mismatched pair spends more time together, they discover that, despite their wishes to the contrary, they have feelings for one another, and their trip to France takes off in an entirely new direction. Directed by Lawrence Kasdan. With Jean Reno. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 1995.
French Kiss
While visiting her husband's aunt in a nursing home, unhappy Southern housewife Evelyn Couch (Kathy Bates) befriends Ninny Threadgoode (Jessica Tandy), a pleasant, outgoing old woman. After making a instant connection, Ninny tells Evelyn the story of Idgie Threadgoode (Mary Stuart Masterson) and Ruth Jamison (Mary-Louise Parker), two young friends who ran a diner together in 1920s Alabama. Enthralled with Ninny's stories and inspired by the Idgie and Ruth strength, Evelyn learns to be more assertive and gains the strength she needs to change her life for the better. Directed by Jon Avnet. With Cicely Tyson, Chris O'Donnell, Stan Shaw and Gailard Sartain. Category: Drama. Year: 1991.
Fried Green Tomatoes
Professional criminals Seth (George Clooney) and Richard Gecko (Quentin Tarantino) kidnap a family and hijack their RV, after a bloody robbery in Texas. Once across the border into Mexico, the Geckoes take the former pastor (Harvey Keitel), his teenage daughter (Juliette Lewis) and adopted son (Ernest Liu) to a rough biker bar where they need to pay off a debt. But, as night falls, it becomes apparent that the bar caters to a clientele with a taste for human blood. Directed by Robert Rodriguez. With Salma Hayek, Cheech Marin and Danny Trejo. Categories: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller. Year: 1996.
From Dusk Till Dawn
When Dick's (Jim Carrey) bosses are involved in an Enron-like scandal, he and his wife, Jane (Téa Leoni), are faced with the prospect of losing everything. Playing by the rules has left Dick broke and nearly homeless, so he decides that if stealing was good enough for them, then it's good enough for him. After embarking on a series of hilarious capers, Dick and Jane have a change of heart after a brush with the law and jump at an opportunity to teach big business a lesson. Directed by Dean Parisot. With Alec Baldwin. Categories: Comedy, Crime. Year: 2005.
Fun with Dick and Jane
This bittersweet comedy stars Adam Sandler as George, a comedian who hires Ira (Seth Rogen), a standup comic, to write jokes for him. The two become buddies, but then George reveals a shocking secret. Ira helps him reexamine his life and the choices he has made. George looks up an old girlfriend (Leslie Mann) he never stopped loving. But she seems to be happily married to a man (Eric Bana) who is almost too perfect. Can George win her back, with Ira's help? Directed by Judd Apatow. With Jonah Hill and Jason Schwartzman. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2009.
Funny People
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
Joe Kingman (Dwayne Johnson), a successful pro quarterback, has his life turned upside down when he discovers that he has a 7-year-old daughter named Peyton (Madison Pettis). While Joe and his teammates compete for the championship, this reluctant father must learn how to juggle his new responsiblities and still lead his team to victory. Along the way, he learns that patience and teamwork are just as important off the field as they are on the gridiron. Directed by Andy Fickman. With Kyra Sedgwick, Roselyn Sanchez, Morris Chestnut and Lauren Storm. Categories: Comedy, Family, Sports. Year: 2007.
The Game Plan
After being estranged from his family for nearly a decade, struggling actor Andrew Largeman (Zach Braff) returns home to New Jersey for his mother's funeral. Stunned to find himself in his hometown after such a long absence, Largeman meets old acquaintances around every corner and does his best to avoid an inevitable confrontation with his father (Ian Holm). But, when Largeman meets Sam (Natalie Portman), a girl who is everything he isn't, her warmth and fearlessness give him the courage to open his heart to the joy and pain of life. Directed by Zach Braff. With Peter Sarsgaard. Categories: Drama, Comedy, Romance. Year: 2004.
Garden State
At the start of the Civil War, Johnny Gray (Buster Keaton) enlists as a soldier, but it is decided that he is too valuable as an engineer. Later, after Union spies capture his two loves - Annabelle Lee (Marion Mack) and his locomotive, "the General" - Johnny sets out to rescue both, and to prove to Anabelle Lee that he isn't a coward after all. Directed by Buster Keaton. Categories: Comedy, Romance, War, Action, Silent Film. Year: 1927
The General
Lindsay Lohan plays Rachel, a rebellious teen from San Francisco. When her mother (Felicity Huffman of the television show, Desperate Housewives) sends her to stay with her strict grandmother (Jane Fonda) in a small town in Idaho, Rachel acts up even more. But it turns out that Rachel's behavior is her way of coping with a traumatic secret. Teen star Lohan and veteran actress and Oscar winner Fonda mix laughs and tears as they learn to trust each other. Directed by Garry Marshall. With Dermot Mulroney, Cary Elwes, Hector Elizondo and Laurie Metcalf. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2007.
Georgia Rule
When the identities of the agents working for the US spy agency CONTROL are compromised, the Chief (Alan Arkin) has no choice but to promote over-eager analyst Maxwell Smart (Steve Carell), and hope he can get the job done. Teamed up with Agent 99 (Anne Hathaway), the only CONTROL operative whose identiy was not exposed, Smart sets out on his mission to thwart the latest plot for world domination by the evil crime syndicate known as KAOS. Directed by Peter Segal. With Dwayne Johnson, Terence Stamp, Ken Davitian, Bill Murray, Terry Crews and Masi Oka. Categories: Action, Comedy, Crime. Year: 2008.
Get Smart
Dr. Peter Venkam (Bill Murray), Dr. Raymond Stantz (Dan Aykroyd) and Dr. Egon Spengler (Harold Ramis) are parapsychologists dealing in the weird and the occult. After being fired from their jobs, they team up with Winston Zeddemore (Ernie Hudson) to become the Ghostbusters, a team of exterminators who trap and dispose of spirits, ghosts and ghouls. When they discover a dimensional gateway and a terrible supernatural threat to New York, they must figure out a way to save the city and validate their ridiculous line of work. Directed by Ivan Reitman. With Sigourney Weaver and Rick Moranis. Categories: Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, New York. Year: 1984.
Ghost Busters
When Bertram Pincus (Ricky Gervais), a prickly dentist with poor people skills, has a near death experience, he awakes to discover that he can now see ghosts. For a man who has enough trouble dealing with the living, enduring the constant pestering of a city full of needy spirits leaves Bertram annoyed and exhausted. Undeterred by his bad attitude, Frank Herlihy (Greg Kinnear), an especially persistent ghost, convinces Bertram to do whatever's necessary to prevent his widow Gwen (Téa Leoni) from marrying a man he doesn't approve of. Directed by David Koepp. With Aasif Mandvi, Kristen Wiig and Alan Ruck. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance. Year: 2008.
Ghost Town
Matthew McConaughey plays a Connor, successful fashion photographer and cheerful womanizer who meets an old girlfriend (Jennifer Garner) by chance. His uncle's ghost (Michael Douglas) then visits him to walk him back through his romantic history, which makes Connor realize that Jennifer Garner was actually The One. The problem is, now she's engaged to someone else. Directed by Mark Waters. With Breckin Meyer, Noureen DeWulf, Lacey Chabert, Emma Stone and Daniel Sunjata. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2009.
The Ghosts of Girlfriends Past
Matthew Kidman (Emile Hirsch) is a cocky high school senior with a bright future in politics. When the beautiful, young Danielle (Elisha Cuthbert) moves in next door, the two fall instantly in love. Just when Matthew thinks things couldn't get any better, the discovery that Danielle is a former porn star threatens to ruin their relationship and her reputation in town. Directed by Luke Greenfield. With Timothy Olyphant, James Remar, Chris Marquette and Paul Dano. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2004.
The Girl Next Door
This is a provocative film about Christine (Sasha Grey), an ordinary 22-year-old woman living in New York. She has a boyfriend, a personal trainer, who earns $125 an hour. Christine charges $2,000 an hour for her work as a call girl. It's a life she keeps secret from everyone who knows her. A direct, non-judgmental look at what draws a woman to become a prostitute. Directed by the Oscar-winning Steven Soderbergh. With Chris Santos. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
The Girlfriend Experience
Horace Greely (Buster Keaton) is a hapless young man who leaves the big city to start a new life out west. After falling off a train near a ranch, Horace makes hopeless attempts at cattle wrangling and dairy farming before falling in love with a cow named Brown Eyes. Directed by Buster Keaton. With Howard Truesdale and Kathleen Myers. Categories: Comedy, Silent Film. Year: 1925.
Go West
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
When Hubble, an intergalactic dog pilot, comes to earth, he's horrified to learn that dogs failed to take over the planet as planned. Determined to succeed, Hubble endears himself to 12-year-old Owen Baker (Liam Aiken) and sets out to whip earth's dogs into shape. Directed by John Robert Hoffman. With Molly Shannon and Kevin Nealon. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Family. Year: 2003.
Good Boy!
Justine Last (Jennifer Aniston) is a young, unhappily married salesclerk whose boring life is turned upside down when she begins an affair with Holden Worther (Jake Gyllenhaal), the strange new cashier who thinks he's Holden Caulfield. After discovering that Justine is pregnant, Holden concocts a plan to rob their store and start a new life together on the run from the law. Justine must decide whether to join Holden an become a fugitive, or return to her safe, mundane life with her dim-witted husband (John C. Reilly). Directed by Miguel Arteta. With Mike White, John Carroll Lynch, Zooey Deschanel and Tim Blake Nelson. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2002.
The Good Girl
After Chuck (Dane Cook) breaks up with his longtime girlfriend, he is shocked when he learns that she got engaged to her very next boyfriend. Re-entering the dating circuit, he finds that this pattern begins to repeat itself; once he breaks up with a girl, she marries her next boyfriend. Once word get out, Chuck has more dates than he can handle. But, when Chuck falls for the beautiful Cam Wexler (Jessica Alba), he does his best to but an end to his dating curse. Directed by Mark Helfrich. With Dan Fogler. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2007.
Good Luck Chuck
Adrian Cronauer (Robin Williams) is a crazy DJ who is brought into Vietnam to broadcast on Armed Forces Radio and cheer up the troops with his antics, voices and unconventinal way of delivering the news. Cronauer becomes wildly popular with the troops, but has a harder time dealing with his superiors. Off the air, the DJ mingles with the Vietnamese people. Eventually, his experiences with the real war and his better understanding of the lives of those involved makes it difficult to separate what he knows from what he has to say on the radio. Directed by Barry Levinson. With Forest Whitaker, Bruno Kirby, Robert Wuhl, Noble Willingham and J.T. Walsh. Categories: Comedy, Drama, War. Year: 1987.
Good Morning, Vietnam
Mrs. Erlynne (Helen Hunt), a seductive woman scorned by many as being of ill repute, leaves behind scandal and debt in 1930s New York and heads to the Amalfi Coast. Once there, she bypasses the advances of a kind-hearted lord and sets her sights on Robert Windermere (Mark Umbers), a wealthy young American. Windermere is accused of providing Erlynne a secret allowance, while Windermere's wife, Meg (Scarlett Johansson), courts the attention of Lord Darlington (Stephen Campbell Moore), a notorious playboy. Directed by Mike Barker. With Tom Wilkinson. Categories: Drama, Comedy, Romance. Year: 2004.
A Good Woman
Directed by Neal Brennan. With James Brolin, Tony Hale, Ken Jeong, Kathryn Hahn, David Koechner, Ving Rhames and Jeremy Piven. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
Benjamin Braddock (Dustin Hoffman), adrift after his recent college graduation, is seduced by Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft), the wife of his father's business partner. Later, he finds himself falling in love with her teenage daughter, Elaine (Katharine Ross). But, Mrs. Robinson won't let him go so easily. Directed by Mike Nichols. Categories: Drama, Romance, Comedy. Year: 1967.
The Graduate
In this improvisational comedy, One-Eyed Jack Faro (Woody Harrelson), a washed-up alcoholic who's been married more times than he can count on both hands, enters the Grand Championship of Poker in Las Vegas to save his dead grandfather’s hotel-casino from a real estate developer. To win the world’s most famous high stakes tournament, Jack will have to face off against some of the top players in the game, icluding a genius who still lives with his Mom (Chris Parnell), a head case who wears disguises to gain an edge on his opponents (David Cross), and a pro (Cheryl Hines) with a stay at home husband (Ray Romano). Directed by Zak Penn. With Mike Epps, Dennis Farina, Richard Kind, Michael McKean, Jason Alexander and Hank Azaria. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2007.
The Grand
Alex (Allen Covert), a 35-year-old slacker and video game tester, has to move in with his grandmother Lily (Doris Roberts) after his roommate fails to pay their rent for six months. While testing the next generation of a popular video game, Alex discovers that someone has stolen the top secret code for a new game he has been working on in his free time. If Alex wants to prove tha tthe game is his, he will need the help of his friends Dante (Peter Dante) and Jeff (Nick Swardson) and the loving support of his grandma. Directed by Nicholaus Goossen. With Shirley Jones, Kevin Nealon and Linda Cardellini. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2006.
Grandma's Boy
Gray (Heather Graham) and Sam (Thomas Cavanagh) are sister and brother and best friends. So compatible in fact that people often assume they're dating. But, their relationship is put to the test when Sam spontaneously proposes to Charlie (Bridget Moynahan), a beautiful zoologist he's just met. At first, Gray fears she will lose her close friendship with her brother, but, when she begins to having feelings for Charlie herself, Gray realizes she has an even bigger problem on her hands. Directed by Sue Kramer. With Molly Shannon, Alan Cumming and Sissy Spacek. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2006.
Gray Matters
In this classic movie musical, Sandy Olsson (Olivia Newton-John) is on vacation from her native Australia when she meets the cocky Danny Zuko (John Travolta) on the beaches of California. After a short romance, the two are separated, but Sandy's parents decide to stay in America and enroll Sandy in the local high school. There, Sandy meets Danny again, but in school he's the head of the notorious T-Birds. Can these two different dreamers overcome their social differences? Directed by Randal Kleiser. With Stockard Channing, Didi Conn and Michael Tucci. Categories: Comedy, Musical, Romance. Year: 1978.
Grease
John Malkovich stars as Buck Howard, an aging hypnotist/magician whose career takes a turn for the better when he hires an eager young assistant (Colin Hanks, son of Tom Hanks). Toby, the assistant, is a law-school dropout, happy to get some life experience, and genuinely impressed by the antics of his temperamental boss. Emily Blunt plays a tough publicist who helps Buck get his name back in the headlines, and also becomes involved in a romance with Toby. Tom Hanks has a brief role as Toby's disapproving father, and several other celebrities have cameos, including Jon Stewart, Martha Stewart, Regis Philbin, Kelly Ripa and George Takei (Star Trek). Directed by Sean McGinly. With Steve Zahn. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2008.
The Great Buck Howard
In his first film with dialogue, Charlie Chaplin also plays dual roles. One is a friendly Jewish barber with amnesia and the other is the anti-Semitic dictator of Tomania. After the barber and his old military buddy, Schultz (Reginald Gardiner), escape from a Concentration Camp, there is a mix-up that allows the barber to take Hynkel's place during a radio broadcast and give an impassioned speech for democracy to his country's people. Directed by Charlie Chaplin. With Paulette Goddard and Jack Oakie. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Classic. Year: 1940.
The Great Dictator
When Martin and Clarence (Pat Healy and Kene Holliday) answer an ad to train as record producers, they're excited to finally be employed. Sent out to sign undiscovered artists, the pair quickly learns that they're a part of a record industry talent scouting scheme. Hitting the road to sign new acts, Martin and Clarence do their best, but are unsure what will happen when it comes time for their checks to be cashed. Directed by Craig Zobel. Categories: Comedy, Independent Film. Year: 2007.
Great World of Sound
During Christmastime, an inventor father (Hoyt Axton) buys his son, Billy (Zach Galligan), a cuddly creature from a mysterious Chinese merchant. But, when Billy mistakenly breaks the important rules concerning Gizmo's care, it's not long before the entire town is overrun with an overwhelming band of little, green monsters. It's up to Billy, his girlfriend Kate (Phoebe Cates), his neighbor Pete (Corey Feldman) and even Gizmo himself to find a way to stop the gremlins and save the town from certain ruin. Directed by Joe Dante. With Dick Miller. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy, Horror. Year: 1984.
Gremlins
A few years after Gremlins overran their town, Billy (Zach Galligan) and Kate (Phoebe Cates) move to New York to work for media mogul Daniel Clamp (John Glover). What they don't know is that Gizmo is being held in a genetics lab in their office building. Once again, the cuddly creature accidentally gets wet and the Gremlins are released into the building. While Gizmo, Billy and Kate figure out a way to fight back, a mutated Gremlin with increased intelligence is created, and plans to lead his fellow monsters out into the city as soon as it gets dark. Directed by Joe Dante. With Robert Picardo and Christopher Lee. Categories: Comedy, Horror, Fantasy. Year: 1990.
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Martin Bank (John Cusack) is a depressed assassin who feels like his life is going nowhere. When he is assigned a mission in the Detroit suburb where he grew up, Bank decides to attend his ten-year high school reunion and try to rekindle a romance with his old girlfriend (Minnie Driver). But, when things don't go as planned, Bank is forced to make a choice between the life he knows and the life he wants to have. Directed by George Armitage. With Alan Arkin, Dan Aykroyd, Joan Cusack and Hank Azaria. Categories: Comedy, Crime, Romance, Thriller. Year: 1997.
Grosse Pointe Blank
Phil Connors (Bill Murray) is a bitter weather man from Pittsburgh sent to cover the ridiculous people of Punxsutawney on Groundhog Day for the fourth year in a row. Connors doesn't think his life can get any worse. But, when he wakes up the next morning to find that it's still Groundhog Day, he realizes that he is trapped in some kind of sadistic loop that forces him to relive the day over and over until he gets it right. Directed by Harold Ramis. With Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott and Robin Duke. Categories: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance. Year: 1993.
Groundhog Day
When Theresa (Zoe Saldana) brings her white boyfriend, Simon (Ashton Kutcher), to her parents' wedding anniversary, her sarcastic father, Percy (Bernie Mac), has plenty to say. Race complicates Percy's general mistrust of any boyfriend, leading him to investigate Simon and find out that he is keeping a secret from Theresa. Directed by Kevin Rodney Sullivan. With Judith Scott. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2005.
Guess Who
Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky), an overweight teenager who loves to dance, is obsessed with "The Corny Collins Show," a hit TV dance party. Every day after school, Tracy and her best friend Penny (Amanda Bynes) run home to watch heartthrob Link Larkin (Zac Efron) and the rest of the show's performers shake their stuff. When Corny Collins (James Marsden) holds auditions to replace a star who has left the show, Tracy seizes her chance to make her dream come true, even though her mother Edna (John Travolta) doesn't approve. Directed by Adam Shankman. With Christopher Walken, Michelle Pfeiffer, Queen Latifah, Brittany Snow, Elijah Kelley and Allison Janney. Categories: Comedy, Musical, Dance, Remake. Year: 2007.
Hairspray
After his acting career fizzled out, Dana Marschz (Steve Coogan) took a job as a high school drama teacher in Tucson, AZ. As it turns out, Dana's not much of an educator either, and before long the school tells him that they are closing the drama department. In order to save his job, Dana sets out to write Hamlet 2, a politically incorrect sequel to the Shakespeare play, and ends up causing a big stir in the community. Directed by Andrew Fleming. With David Arquette, Amy Poehler, Catherine Keener and Elisabeth Shue. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2008.
Hamlet 2
John Hancock (Will Smith) is a reluctant, sarcastic superhero who falls out of favor with the public when the property damage caused by his heroic deeds begins to outshine the crime he prevents and the lives he saves. Intent on giving him an image makeover, publicist Ray Embrey (Jason Bateman) convinces Hancock to turn himself over to the authorities, so the public can realize just how much they really need him. When the city finally calls upon Hancock, he repays their gratitude by becoming the hero he was always meant to be. Directed by Peter Berg. With Charlize Theron. Categories: Action, Comedy, Drama. Year: 2008.
Hancock
Three groomsmen lose their best buddy, the groom-to-be, after a night of carousing in Las Vegas. One guy loses a tooth, one discovers he married a call girl (Heather Graham) while under the influence, and another finds a baby in their hotel room, but has no idea where it came from. They only have five hours to straighten out the mess and find the groom. Along the way, they meet Mike Tyson (played by the fighter himself), who lends a helping hand. Directed by Todd Phillips. With Ed Helms, Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, and Sasha Barrese. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
The Hangover
Hank (Thomas Michael) and Mike (Paolo Mancini) are two working class guys who make a living playing Easter bunnies in a world where holidays are all owned by a giant corporation. But when this corporation decides to downsize them, they don't know what to do. Suddenly, these two mismatched buddies Hank is a hard-drinking ladies' man while Mike is introspective and insecure discover all they have is their friendship, as they try to build new lives for themselves. Directed by Matthiew Klinck. With Thomas Michael, Paolo Mancini, Kathleen Laskey, Chris Klein and Joe Mantegna. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2008.
Hank and Mike
Miley Cyrus, the popular teen singer/actress who plays rock star Hannah Montana, has made a full-length movie. When Hannah gets into a fight with model Tyra Banks in a boutique over a pair of shows, her father, Billy Ray (Billy Ray Cyrus) decides Miley needs to give Hannah a rest for a while and takes her back to her Tennessee hometown. There, where she is known only as Miley, she learns to take care of the animals, ride horses and do chores. She also falls for a handsome neighbor. Directed by Peter Chelsom. With Emily Osment, Lucas Till, and Jason Earles. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Family, Music. Year: 2009.
Hannah Montana: The Movie
The three Jordan sister are all dysfunctional in their own way. Joy (Jane Adams) is an unconfident and unaccomplished teacher who sleeps with an adult student, who then steals her guitar. Trish (Cynthia Stevenson) is an oblivious wife married to psychiatrist husband Bill (Dylan Baker), a pederast with violent visions of murder. And, Helen (Lara Flynn Boyle) is a author who doubts her authenticity, eventually challenging a crank caller (Philip Seymour Hoffman) to come over and find her. Directed by Todd Solondz. With Jon Lovitz and Camryn Manheim. Categories: Drama, Comedy. Year: 1998.
Happiness
Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler), a failed hockey player, takes his powerful drive to the PGA tour in order to save his grandmother's (Frances Bay) home. Accustomed to the aggresion and bravado of hockey, Happy shows his emotions on the fairway, and quickly becomes a fan favorite. But, as his skills improve, long-time pro Shooter McGavin (Christopher McDonald) begins to see Happy as a threat to his quest for the tour championship, and sets out to squash Happy and preserve the sanctity of the game. Directed by Dennis Dugan. With Julie Bowen, Carl Weathers, Allen Covert, Bob Barker, Kevin Nealon and Ben Stiller. Categories: Comedy, Sports. Year: 1996.
Happy Gilmore
Poppy (Sally Hawkins) is a freespirited school teacher who brightens up the lives of everyone she meets and brings unlimited optimism to every situation she encounters. But, when her bike is stolen, Poppy's positive attitude is put to the test. Forced to take driving lessons, Poppy meets her opposite in Scott (Eddie Marsan), an uptight cynic. In addition to her weekly tension-filled meetings with Scott, Poppy must also deal with a fiery flamenco instructor, her bitter pregnant sister (Caroline Martin), a troubled homeless man and a young bully in her class. But, despite in all, Poppy never loses sight of what's really important in life. Directed by Mike Leigh. With Alexis Zegerman, Andrea Riseborough, Samuel Roukin and Sylvestra Le Touzel. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Independent Film. Year: 2008.
Happy-Go-Lucky
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
During an anniversary trip with his wife Sara (Marsha Thomason) and their two children (Marc John Jefferies and Aree Davis), workaholic realtor Jim Evers (Eddie Murphy) makes a detour to an historic but rundown mansion in the hopes of turning a big profit. After receiving a cold welcome from the creepy butler Ramsley (Terence Stamp), the family is introduced to Master Gracey (Nathaniel Parker), the eccentric owner of the estate. When a violent thunderstorm forces the family to stay the night, the Evers soon find themselves in a real-life haunted house, and discover that Sara shares an unexpected connection to its ghostly past. Directed by Rob Minkoff. With Jennifer Tilly and Wallace Shawn. Categories: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Thriller. Year: 2003.
The Haunted Mansion
A group of relationship-challenged twenty and thirtysomethings try to understand the mixed signals they receive from the opposite sex. While Gigi (Ginnifer Goodwin) just wants a man who will call her back, Alex (Justin Long) tries to convince her to stop waiting by the phone. Beth (Jennifer Aniston) is growing tired of waiting for Neil (Ben Affleck) to pop the question. And, Mary (Drew Barrymore) searches in vain for a loving, supportive man who is straight. Directed by Ken Kwapis. With Jennifer Connelly, Scarlett Johansson, Bradley Cooper and Kevin Connolly. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
He's Just Not That Into You
George (Harvey Keitel) and Nathalie (Cameron Diaz) are recently married and on vacation at a quiet island retreat. When Natalie's ex-lover Kent (Billy Zane) shows up and sweeps her off her feet, the stage is set for a fiasco of epic proportions. Directed by Jim Wilson. With Craig Sheffer and Shay Duffin. Categories: Comedy, Thriller. Year: 1996.
Head Above Water
When Eddie (Ben Stiller) meets Lila (Malin Akerman), he thinks he has met the woman of his dreams. After a brief courtship, the two marry and head off for Mexico for their honeymoon. On the ride down, Lila's true personality begins to be exposed, and before long Eddie realizes that he has made a terrible mistake. In Cabo, matters are further complicated when Eddie meets the beautiful, down-to-earth Miranda (Michelle Monaghan) and sparks fly. It's then up to Eddie to figure out a way to break up with crazy Lila allowing Miranda to learn why he's really in Mexico. Directed by Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly. With Jerry Stiller, Carlos Mencia and Rob Corddry. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2007.
The Heartbreak Kid
Veronica Sawyer (Winona Ryder) wants nothing more than to be part of the high school in-crowd, comprised of a group of girls who are all coincidentally named Heather. The Heathers (Shannen Doherty, Lisanne Falk and Kim Walker) are a particularly vicious band of girls who make life hell for their female classmates. When Veronica finds herself at the center of their ridicule, she is persuaded by her deviant new boyfriend, Jason Dean (Christian Slater), to pull the ultimate prank, and finds herself entangled in their deaths and the subsequent cover-up. Directed by Michael Lehmann.With Penelope Milford and Patrick Labyorteaux.Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance.Year: 1989.
Heathers
After learning that he only has six weeks to live, Henry Poole (Luke Wilson) quits his job and leaves his fiancée, determined to spend the rest of his days alone. But, when his neighbor (Adriana Barraza) discovers a stain on the side of his house that looks like the Virgin Mary, Henry's rundown suburban home becomes an attraction for believers. His solitude broken, Henry is initially annoyed by the attention this "miracle" attracts, but eventually he's moved by evidence of faith he witnesses, and his sense of hope begins to return. Directed by Mark Pellington. With Radha Mitchell, George Lopez, Cheryl Hines, Rachel Seiferth and Morgan Lily. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2008.
Henry Poole Is Here
Maggie Peyton (Lindsay Lohan) has always wanted to follow in her father's (Michael Keaton) footsteps and become a NASCAR driver. This seems unlikely when she gets a dusty old Volkswagen bug for her birthday, but this car has a mind of its own. Directed by Angela Robinson. With Matt Dillon, Breckin Meyer and Cheryl Hines. Categories: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Sports. Year: 2005.
Herbie: Fully Loaded
After small time crook Bernie Laplante (Dustin Hoffman) rescues the survivors of a plane crash, he doesn't stick around the scene to take credit for his good deed because he is on the run from the law. Up and coming reporter Gale Gayle (Geena Davis), who was saved by Bernie, sets out to find her hero and convinces her station to offer a million dollar reward. But, when Vietnam vet John Bubber (Andy Garcia) claims to be the mystery man and becomes a media sweetheart, Bernie decides that he has to figure out a way to set the story straight. Directed by Stephen Frears. With (Tom Arnold), (Joan Cusack) and Chevy Chase. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 1992.
Hero (1992)
Even though he's living out his dream by running a record shop with his music obsessed employees Dick (Todd Louiso) and Barry (Jack Black), Rob Gordon (John Cusack) isn't quite satisfied with hs life because he has yet to find true love. After his latest girlfriend (Iben Hjejle) walks out on him, Rob decides to track down the five women who meant the most to him in order to figure out what he's doing wrong. What he finds is that whether he like sit or not, it might just be time for him to grow up. Directed by Stephen Frears. With Lisa Bonet, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Joan Cusack and Tim Robbins. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance. Year: 2000.
High Fidelity
With college coming up fast, high school seniors Troy (Zac Efron) and Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens) begin to realize that they might soon be separated when they head off to different schools. To express their experiences, dreams and concerns for the future, the Wildcats senior class stages an elaborate spring musical. Joining Troy and Gabriella on stage are their friends Sharpay (Ashley Tisdale), Ryan (Lucas Grabeel) and Chad (Corbin Bleu). Directed by Kenny Ortega. With Monique Coleman and Olesya Rulin. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Family, Musical, Romance. Year: 2008.
High School Musical 3: Senior Year
After earning their English grammar school's highest ever A-level scores, a group of eight students work together to enter one of their country's top universities. Helping them prepare for their entrance exams are their history teacher Mrs. Lintott (Frances de la Tour) and their general studies teacher Hector (Richard Griffiths). The group's dynamic begins to change when the headmaster (Clive Merrison) recruits an energetic young contract teacher named Irwin (Stephen Campbell Moore), who encourage the boys to value originality over factual knowledge. Directed by Nicholas Hytner. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2006.
The History Boys
Alex Hitchens (Will Smith) is a legendary but anonymous dating specialist who helps men in New York City win the hearts of the women of their dreams. Sara (Eva Mendes) is a sassy gossip columnist who might just be his perfect match. Their growing romance is put in danger when it's revealed that Sara's latest column focuses on one of Alex's clients. Directed by Andy Tennant. With Kevin James, Amber Valletta and Julie Ann Emery. Categories: Comedy, Romance, New York. Year: 2005.
Hitch
Amanda (Cameron Diaz) and Iris (Kate Winslet) are two women living in different countries who share the same problem: Men. By coincidence, they end up swapping homes for a much need vacation. Once the switch is made, each meets a local guy and quickly falls in love. Directed by Nancy Meyers. With Jack Black, Jude Law, Edward Burns and Rufus Sewell. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2006.
The Holiday
Joe Gavilan (Harrison Ford) and his rookie partner Kasey Calden (Josh Hartnett) are two Tinseltown homicide detectives who work second jobs for extra cash. Gavilan moonlights as a real estate broker and Calden teaches yoga in between acting auditions. When the two are assigned to investigate the murder of four members of rap group gunned down in a nightclub, they delve into the recording industry, using every opportunity they get seek out potential buyers and casting directors. Directed by Ron Shelton. With Lena Olin, Isaiah Washington, Master P and Bruce Greenwood. Categories: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller. Year: 2003.
Hollywood Homicide
When 8-year-old Kevin McAllister (Macaulay Culkin) discovers that his family has flown to France for their Christmas vacation without him, he thinks that missing out on presents will be the worst of his problems. Instead, he finds himself in an all-out war with a pair of bone-headed bandits (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern), who plan on robbing his house while his parents are away. Using his imagination and a ton of booby traps, Kevin sets out to bring the criminals to justice and does his best to spread the Christmas spirit. Directed by Chris Columbus. With Catherine O'Hara and John Candy. Categories: Cult Classics, Comedy, Crime, Family. Year: 1990.
Home Alone
In this updated version of the classic TV comedy, New York bus driver Ralph Kramden (Cedric the Entertainer) comes up with get-rich-quick scheme to help him and his feisty wife Alice (Gabrielle Union) finally buy a duplex in Brooklyn. After the plan fails, Ralph teams up with his best friend, Ed Norton (Mike Epps) to save their dream and make things right with Alice. Directed byJohn Schultz. With Regina Hall, Eric Stoltz and John Leguizamo. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2005.
The Honeymooners
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!
When a giant, hideous creature emerges from Seoul's Han River, Gang-du (Kang-ho Song), an immature and unmotivated father watches helplessly as his daughter, Hyun-seo (Ah-sung Ko) is captured by the monster and taken back to its lair. With the help of his strict father (Hie-bong Byeon), grumbling younger brother (Hae-il Park) and talented archer sister (Du-na Bae), Gang-du searches for his lost daughter while the creature devastates the city and its people. Directed by Joon-ho Bong. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Foreign Film. Year: 2006.
The Host
Police officer Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) is the finest cop in London. He's so good, in fact, that he makes everyone else look incompetent by comparison. As a "reward," his superiors send him out to a quiet village with the lowest crime rate in the country. But, after being partnered with Danny Butterman (Nick Frost), an oafish but well-meaning young cop, Angel discovers that a series of bloody "accidents" are more than they seem and sets out to crack the case. Directed by Edgar Wright. With Bill Nighy, Steve Coogan and Timothy Dalton. Categories: Action, Comedy, Crime. Year: 2007.
Hot Fuzz
Rod Kimble (Andy Samberg) dreams of being a famous stuntman. Deadset on becoming the next Evel Knievel, he attempts one unsuccessful stunt jump after another around his small town in the hopes of impressing his long time crush Denise (Isla Fisher). Besides his own ineptitude, Rod is held back by his discouraging, meanspirited stepfather Frank (Ian McShane). When Frank needs an operation the family can't afford, Rod sets out to raise the money with his biggest stunt yet and win Frank's respect once and for all. As Rod prepares for a record breaking motorcycle jump over fifteen school buses, he's aided by his faithful stunt team made up of his best friends Kevin (Jorma Taccone), Dave (Bill Hader) and Rico (Danny R. McBride). Directed by Akiva Schaffer. With Sissy Spacek and Will Arnett. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2007.
Hot Rod
When their new guardians forbid them from having a pet, Andi (Emma Roberts) and Bruce (Jake T. Austin) are forced to find a new home for their dog, Friday. Scouring the city, the siblings stumble upon an abandoned hotel and employ Bruce's mechanical talents to transform it into the ultimate doggie paradise. Eventually, the hotel attracts hundreds of stray dogs, and Andi and Bruce must use an array of amazing inventions to keep their canine friends a secret. Directed by Thor Freudenthal. With Don Cheadle, Lisa Kudrow, Kevin Dillon, Kyla Pratt, Johnny Simmons and Troy Gentile. Categories: Comedy, Family. Year: 2009.
Hotel for Dogs
After nine years at the Playboy Mansion, former bunny Shelley Darlington (Anna Faris) is kicked out and forced to find a new home. Fate leads her to the Zeta Alpha Zeta sorority, where she learns that as the sisters' new housemother her special skills can be put to use by helping them change their nerdy, socially awkward image. But, when the snobby girls at Phi Iota Mu scheme to prevent the unpopular Zetas from recruiting a new class, Shelley and the girls learn that a little individuality might just be what they need to save the day. Directed by Fred Wolf. With Colin Hanks, Emma Stone, Kat Dennings, Beverly D'Angelo, Katharine McPhee, Rumer Willis, Christopher McDonald and Hugh M. Hefner. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2008.
The House Bunny
A coming-of-age drama about Tommy (Anton Yelchin), a boy growing up in New York City in the Seventies whose best friend is Pappass (Robin Williams), a retarded man. Tommy rebels against his mother (Téa Leoni), who worries that this friendship will jeopardize Tommy's scholarship to an exclusive private school. Erykah Badu plays an inmate at a local prison who gives Tommy advice, and David Duchovny (who also directed) portraysTommy as an adult. Directed by David Duchovny. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2004.
House of D
Silas (Method Man) and Jamal (Redman) ace their college entrance exams with the help of some magical marijuana that raises their IQs. Managing to be accepted into Harvard, everything goes right for these two stoners until their super weed run out. On their own, they'll have to outsmart the meddling Dean Cain (Obba Babatundé) and still find time to party. Directed by Jesse Dylan. With Mike Epps, Fred Willard, Jeffrey Jones, Hector Elizondo, Lark Voorhies and Essence Atkins. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2001.
How High
The Grinch (Jim Carrey), a curmudgeonly recluse who hates Christmas, becomes annoyed with the out-of-control holiday festivities in Whoville, the town that lies below his cave dwelling on Mt. Crumpit. But, after conspiring put an end to the town's holiday cheer by stealing all of their presents and decorations, he learns that the spirit of Christmas goes much deeper than tinsel and toys. Directed by Ron Howard. With Jeffrey Tambor, Taylor Momsen, Christine Baranski, Molly Shannon and Clint Howard. Categories: Family, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama, Christmas Classics. Year: 2000.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Benjamin Barry (Matthew McConaughey), a confident advertising executive, makes a bet that he can make a woman fall in love with him in ten days in order to win a new campaign. Meanwhile, Andie Anderson (Kate Hudson), a writer for a women's magazine, is assigned to write an article about how to cause a man to break off a relationship in ten days. Introduced by two of Benjamin's coworkers, Benjamin and Andie each work their angle, but despite their ulterior motives the two begin to develop true feelings for one another. Directed by Donald Petrie. With Adam Goldberg, Thomas Lennon and Bebe Neuwirth. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2003.
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Sidney Young (Simon Pegg), a bumbling, disillusioned British celebrity journalist, leaves his small alternative magazine to take a post at a large, high-profile magazine in New York City that seems to represent everything he despises. Hired by eccentric editor Clayton Harding (Jeff Bridges), Sidney is advised to find a way to impress and charm everyone in the office if he hopes to succeed. Instead, the socially inept writer manages to annoy and offend nearly all of his peers, despite his efforts to the contrary. But, things begin to turn in Sydney's favor when he makes a connection with starlet Sophie Maes (Megan Fox), and eventually his awkward ways begin to melt the heart of fellow writer Alison Olsen (Kirsten Dunst). Directed by Robert B. Weide. With Gillian Anderson and Danny Huston. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2008.
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People
After rich tycoon Waring Hudsucker (Charles Durning) commits suicide, the leader of his board of directors, Sidney Mussberger (Paul Newman), concocts a plan to make a load of cash. By hiring a moron to drive the stock into the ground, he can take over the company and earn the fortune he deserves. Norville Barnes (Tim Robbins), an unsuspecting go-getter, is plucked from the mail room and appointed to lead the company. Reporter Amy Archer (Jennifer Jason Leigh) is suspicious of the move to hire an unknown, but Norville ends up surpring everyone and becomes an incredible success using his unconventional ideas. Directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen. With John Mahoney, Noble Willingham, Steve Buscemi and Peter Gallagher. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance. Year: 1994.
The Hudsucker Proxy
Directed by Lynn Shelton. With Mark Duplass, Joshua Leonard and Alycia Delmore. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
Humpday
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
Directed by Tyler Perry. With Tyler Perry. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
I Can Do Bad All by Myself
Directed by Nia Vardalos. With Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Stephen Guarino and Amir Arison. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2009.
I Hate Valentine's Day
After seeing the same conspicuous stranger three times in a day, Albert (Jason Schwartzman) hires a pair of existentialist detectives (Lily Tomlin and Dustin Hoffman) to help him answer life's great questions. While the detectives insist on spying on every moment of Albert's waking life, the young man embarks on a series of metaphysical crises that disrupt his work life and leave him with even more questions than when he began. As Albert continues his search for answers, he meets Tommy Corn (Mark Wahlberg), a fireman and fellow existential explorer, and the pair compare notes as they seek ultimate truth. Directed by David O. Russell. With Jude Law and Naomi Watts. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2004.
I Heart Huckabees
Denis Cooverman (Paul Rust) is a nerd who is his high-school valedictorian. During his graduation speech, he tells Beth Cooper (Hayden Panettiere), the most popular girl in the school, that he loves her. She and two of her friends decide to show him the greatest time of his life the night after graduation. The only trouble is, a bunch of creepy jocks are so jealous, they're out to get him. Directed by Chris Columbus. With Jack Carpenter, Shawn Roberts, Lauren London, Alan Ruck, Cynthia Stevenson and Lauren Storm. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
I Love You, Beth Cooper
Without a good buddy to ask to be the best man at his wedding, Peter Klaven (Paul Rudd) sets out on a series of man dates to find a new best friend. Eventually, Peter meets Sydney Fife (Jason Segel), a charming, opinionated man with whom he instantly bonds. But, as Peter and Sydney spend more and more time together, Peter's relationship with his finacee Zooey (Rashida Jones) begins to suffer. In the end, Peter is forced to choose between his future wife and his new bro, and discovers what friendship really means. Directed by John Hamburg. With Jon Favreau, Jaime Pressly, J.K. Simmons, Carla Gallo, Andy Samberg and Aziz Ansari. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2009.
I Love You, Man
Chuck Levine (Adam Sandler) and Larry Valentine (Kevin James) are two veteran NYFD firefighters and best pals. But, when Larry, a widower, neglects to hand in a form that will allow his children to collect his pension, he is forced to persuade Chuck to take their relationship to the next level. Once married, these macho men must pretend to be a gay couple in order to convince city official Clint Fitzer (Steve Buscemi) that their arrangement isn't a sham. Directed by Dennis Dugan. With Jessica Biel, Dan Aykroyd, Ving Rhames, Allen Covert, David Spade, Rob Schneider and Rob Corddry. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2007.
I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Richard Cooper (Chris Rock) is a married man who is bored to death with his beautiful, intelligent wife (Gina Torres), his loving children and his suburban life. As an escape, Richard fantasizes about pretty much every woman he sees, but his daydreams have always remained a fantasy. But, when an old friend's ex-mistress, Nikki (Kerry Washington), pays him a visit and tempts him to leave his old life behind, Richard's will is finally put to the test. Directed by Chris Rock. With Steve Buscemi. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2007.
I Think I Love My Wife
After losing the title role in a play and being dumped by his girlfriend, James (Jeff Garlin), a frustrated, overweight actor, begins his search for a soulmate after sneaking out of an overeaters anonymous meeting. Heading straight for an ice cream parlor, James meets a woman named Beth (Sarah Silverman). As James and Beth spend more time together, Beth quickly wins over his heart, but James must decide if she creates more problems than she solves. Directed by Jeff Garlin. With Gina Gershon, Bonnie Hunt, Amy Sedaris and Dan Castellaneta. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2006.
I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With
Reed Fish (Jay Baruchel) is a small town radio host who solves his listeners problems with a personal touch. Set to marry the town beauty (Alexis Bledel) and content with his career choice, Fish has his plans disrupted when his high school sweetheart (Schuyler Fisk) comes back to town. With his life in chaos and his future in doubt, Fish sets out to make a movie and turn his fortunes around. Directed by Zackary Adler. With Victor Rasuk, DJ Qualls, Chris Parnell and Katey Sagal. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2006.
I'm Reed Fish
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
On Christmas Eve, Charlie Arglist (John Cusack), a crooked mob attorney, and his associate, Vic Cavanaugh (Billy Bob Thornton), have just stolen $2 million from Kansas City crime boss Bill Guerrard (Randy Quaid). When a severe ice storm shuts down the city of Witchita Falls, the pair must make other plans since a quick escape is no longer an option. While Charlie waits out the storm, he must contend with the boss's girl, Renata (Connie Nielsen), take care of his drinking buddy, Pete Van Heuten (Oliver Platt), and even survive a double-cross from his old pal Vic. Directed by Harold Ramis. With Mike Starr. Categories: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller. Year: 2005.
The Ice Harvest
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
Igby (Kieran Culkin) is tired of being shipped from one private school to the next by his wealthy, detached mother (Susan Sarandon). After a few failed escape attempts, Igby ends up living in a NYC loft with a woman (Amanda Peet) who is sleeping with his godfather (Jeff Goldblum). While Igby tries to deal with the reality of his dysfunctional life, including an institutionalized father (Bill Pullman), he grows close to another outsider (Claire Danes), only to have her stolen away by his "fascist" older brother (Ryan Phillippe). Directed by Burr Steers. With Rory Culkin and Jared Harris. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Independent Film. Year: 2002.
Igby Goes Down
Igor (John Cusack), a hunchbacked lab assistant for a mad scientist, has big dreams of becoming an inventor himself. Behind the back of his master, Dr. Glickenstein (John Cleese), Igor begins conducting experiments with the help of his friends Brain (Sean Hayes) and Scamper (Steve Buscemi). Despite setback and interference from Glickenstein, Igor won't let anything stop him from reaching his dreams of winning first place at the annual Evil Science Fair. Directed by Anthony Leondis. With Christian Slater, Jennifer Coolidge, Eddie Izzard, Molly Shannon and Jay Leno. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family. Year: 2008.
Igor
Pablo Neruda (Philippe Noiret), a renowned Chilean poet and diplomat forced into exile, is granted sanctuary by the Italian government. Arriving on the isle of Capri, he hires an uneducated man named Mario (Massimo Troisi) to be his personal postman. Mario slowly gains Pablo's confidence and develops an appreciation for poetry, which he uses to win the heart of a beautiful waitress named Beatrice (Maria Grazia Cucinotta). Directed by Michael Radford. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Based on a Novel, Foreign Film. Year: 1994.
Il Postino
Evan Danielson (Eddie Murphy), a successful financial executive, has neglected his realtionship with his daughter Olivia (Yara Shahidi) to get ahead in business. But, when his career begins to falter, Evan is invited into Olivia's imaginary world, where he finds answers to all his problems. Directed by Karey Kirkpatrick. With Thomas Haden Church, Nicole Ari Parker, Vanessa Williams, James Patrick Stuart, Ronny Cox and Stephen Rannazzisi. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
Imagine That
Directed by Oliver Parker. With Colin Firth, Reese Witherspoon, Rupert Everett, Frances O'Connor and Judi Dench. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2002.
The Importance of Being Earnest
Stuck in Bruges, Belgium after a botched assignment, two Irish contract hitmen, Ray (Colin Farrell) and Ken (Brendan Gleeson), try to pass the time amongst the many tourists in town while awaiting instructions from their boss, Harry (Ralph Fiennes). Surrounded by eccentric locals, annoying tourists and some fellow criminals, the pair make the best of their situation, until Ken gets word that he is to kill Ray for fouling up their last job. When Ken refuses, Harry makes his way to Bruge intent on taking care of business himself. Directed by Martin McDonagh. With Clémence Poésy, Jordan Prentice, Thekla Reuten. Categories: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Independent Film. Year: 2008.
In Bruges
Maggie (Cameron Diaz) and Rose (Toni Collette) are sisters, but they couldn't be more different. Maggie is drop-dead gorgeous and a free spirit who dropped out of school and moves from job to job. Rose is a plain workaholic lawyer whose only vice is buying pricey shoes. It's always been hard for them to get along, but when Maggie moves in with Rose, a crisis tears them apart. Eventually they come back together by building a relationship with their estranged grandmother (Shirley MacLaine). Directed by Curtis Hanson. With Mark Feuerstein and Richard Burgi. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2005.
In Her Shoes
Carter (Adam Brody), a young writer, leaves Los Angeles after he breaks up with his girlfriend, a famous actress. He heads for suburban Detroit, where he moves in with his grandmother (Olympia Dukakis). He gets to know the family across the street, and becomes friends with the mother (Meg Ryan), who is struggling to keep her troubled marriage together. He also begins a romance with the teenage daughter (Kristen Stewart, who plays Bella in Twilight). Soon, he finds that his life is changed profoundly by his relationships with these women. Directed by Jon Kasdan. With Makenzie Vega, Clark Gregg, and Elena Anaya. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2007.
In the Land of Women
Directed by Armando Iannucci. With Chris Addison, James Gandolfini, Tom Hollander, Anna Chlumsky, Peter Capaldi, Gina McKee and Mimi Kennedy. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
In the Loop
After saving the life of a mafia don's daughter, Darrell (Usher Raymond), a successful DJ, is hired to act as the girl's bodyguard. What the don (Chazz Palminteri) doesn't realize is that his daughter, Dolly (Emmanuelle Chriqui), and Darrell have had their eyes on each other for some time, and now things are really going to heat up. Directed by Ron Underwood. With Robert Davi. Categories: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance. Year: 2005.
In the Mix
Directed by Arthur Hiller. With Alan Arkin and Peter Falk. Categories: Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Thriller, Action. Year: 1979.
The In-Laws (1979)
Directed by Andrew Fleming. With Michael Douglas, Albert Brooks, Candice Bergen, Ryan Reynolds and Lindsay Sloane. Categories: Action, Comedy, Thriller. Year: 2003.
The In-Laws (2003)
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
Inspector Gadget (French Stewart) hits the streets once again to outsmart his arch nemesis, Claw. After an embarrassing run-in with the Chief of Police's mother, Gadget is given one last chance to use all his wacky tools to put Claw away for good. Working with a new female Inspector (Elaine Hendrix), Gadget must put his pride aside or his crime-fighting days are over. Directed by Alex Zamm. Categories: Action, Comedy, Family, Based on a Cartoon. Year: 2003.
Inspector Gadget 2
Prominent LA divorce attorney Miles Massey (George Clooney) is bored with his own success and finds himself at a crossroads. Seeking a new challenge, he finds it in the form of Marylin Rexroth (Catherine Zeta-Jones). Devastatingly beautiful, Marylin is the future ex-wife of Miles' client Rex Rexroth (Edward Herrmann). After Miles works his magic and leaves her without the settlement she had hoped for, Marylin concocts a scheme to get even, which includes marrying oil tycoon Howard Doyle (Billy Bob Thornton). Directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen. With Geoffrey Rush, Cedric the Entertainer and Paul Adelstein. Categories: Comedy, Romance, Crime. Year:2003.
Intolerable Cruelty
When Ira Black (Chris Messina), an indecisive, neurotic graduate student, meets Abby Willoughby (Jennifer Westfeldt), a free spirit who cousels her friends at the gym where she works, they quickly fall in love and decide to get married all in the matter of hours. But, when, Ira learns that Abby is a divorcee, their marriage becomes strained and they find themelves in therapy - along with each of their parents. Directed by Robert Cary. With Jason Alexander, Chris Parnell, Fred Willard, Frances Conroy, Robert Klein and Judith Light. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2006.
Ira and Abby
Ellie Andrews (Claudette Colbert) is a wealthy young heiress making her way back to her husband after deserting her father on a yacht. When she accidentally tells her story to a struggling reporter (Clark Gable), he threatens to give her up to her father unless he can accompany her on her trip. What starts out as a breaking news story winds up as a heartbreaking and hilarious tale of love. Directed by Frank Capra. With Walter Connolly, Roscoe Karns. Categories: Romance, Comedy, Classic. Year: 1934.
It Happened One Night
After learning that her rich father (Steve Guttenberg) plans to marry a self absorbed gold-digger (Jane Sibbett), Alyssa Callaway (Ashley Olsen) runs away from home and bumps into Amanda Lemmon (Mary-Kate Olsen), a street-smart orphan who's about to be adopted by a family she doesn't like. Discovering that they look exactly alike, the girls concoct a plan to switch places and unite Amanda's caseworker (Kirstie Alley) with Alyssa's father before he goes through with his upcoming marriage and Amanda's adoption is finalized. Directed by Andy Tennant. With Philip Bosco. Categories: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Family. Year: 1995.
It Takes Two
Legendary DJ Frankie Wilde (Paul Kaye) goes from being one of the most talented and envied DJs alive to battling with a severe hearing disorder. The clubs, the parties, the women and the drugs all take their toll, until his troubles culminate in a mysterious disappearance from the scene. Directed by Michael Dowse. With Mike Wilmot. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2004.
It's All Gone Pete Tong
Chris Pontius, Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Bam Margera and the demented Jackass crew return to the big screen with another collection of dangerous, gross and insane stunts. For your viewing pleasure, these maniacs tempt wild animals, strap themselves to rockets and ingest horrible things. Directed by Jeff Tremaine. With Ryan Dunn, Jason Acuña, Preston Lacy, Dave England and Ehren McGhehey. Categories: Documentary, Comedy. Year: 2006.
Jackass Number Two
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
Raised in a poor black family, Navin Johnson (Steve Martin) is surprised when his mother finally reveals that he is white. After this momentous discovery, the loveable dimwit sets out on an adventure of hilarious self-discovery. His travels take him from rags to riches and back again, and in the end he realizes that all that matters is his true love (Bernadette Peters). Directed by Carl Reiner. With M. Emmet Walsh. Categories: Comedy. Year: 1979.
The Jerk
After suffering a nervous breakdown as a result of stress and a guilty conscience, fast-talking sports agent Jerry Maguire (Tom Cruise) is fired from his high-paying job at a top management firm. Intent to start an agency of his own, Jerry is left with only one client, cocky wide receiver Rod Tidwell (Cuba Gooding Jr.), and a single employee, single mother Dorothy Boyd (Renée Zellweger). As Jerry does his best to get Tidwell the contract he deserves, he grows closer to Dorothy and her son, Ray (Jonathan Lipnicki), and realizes that there are more important things than money. Directed by Cameron Crowe. With Jay Mohr, Kelly Preston, Jerry O'Connell, Regina King and Bonnie Hunt. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sports. Year: 1996.
Jerry Maguire
Jimmy Neutron is a child genius, smarter than all his friends but also the most awkward kid in school. When parents all over the Earth are suddenly kidnapped by diabolical aliens, Jimmy is thrown into the spotlight as the only little boy who can lead the rescue and bring them back home. Directed by John A. Davis. Voices by Megan Cavanagh, Mark DeCarlo, Debi Derryberry, Jeffrey Garcia, Martin Short, Patrick Stewart and Bob Goen. Categories: Sci-Fi, Comedy, Family, Animation. Year: 2001.
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
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
Directed by Betty Thomas. With Brittany Snow, Sophia Bush, Jesse Metcalfe, Arielle Kebbel and Ashanti. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2006.
John Tucker Must Die
Josie (Rachael Leigh Cook), Melody (Tara Reid) and Valerie (Rosario Dawson) are Josie and the Pussycats, a small band with big dreams. When they are approached by Wyatt Frame (Alan Cumming), an evil music producer, the star-struck girls willingly sell their credibility for fame. As their names flood the market, the terrible secret of the music recording industry may not reach them in time to save their own lives. Directed by Harry Elfont and Deborah Kaplan. With Parker Posey, Seth Green and Eugene Levy. Categories: Comedy, Music, Based on a Cartoon. Year: 2001.
Josie and the Pussycats
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
When Madeline (Embeth Davidtz), a recently married art gallery owner from Chicago, travels to rural North Carolina to close a deal with a reclusive artist, her husband, George (Alessandro Nivola), uses the opportunity to introduce her to his family who lives nearby. Although George's family members are for the most part hospitable to Madeline, her presence disrupts their country life and brings hidden resentments out into the light. Directed by Phil Morrison. With Scott Wilson, Benjamin McKenzie, Celia Weston and Amy Adams. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Independent Film. Year: 2005.
Junebug
Juno MacGuff (Ellen Page), an intelligent, strong-willed teenager, has to deal with the repercussions of an unplanned preganany. Unable to imagine raising the child with the father, an innocent boy named Paulie Bleeker (Michael Cera), Juno and her best friend Leah (Olivia Thirlby) set out to find the unborn child the perfect set of parents. After locating Mark (Jason Bateman) and Vanessa Loring (Jennifer Garner), Juno believes she has found her child a good home. But, as the birth approaches, Juno must make a difficult choice that will affect the rest of her life and that of her baby. Directed by Jason Reitman. With J.K. Simmons, Allison Janney and Rainn Wilson. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2007.
Juno
Back in high school, Chris Brander (Ryan Reynolds) was shy, fat and ridiclued by his classmates. The only bright spot in his life was his friendship with Jamie Palamino (Amy Smart), a beautiful, popular cheerleader. Now, a good looking, well paid music executive, Chris makes an unexpected stop in his home town, where he runs into Jamie and decides that maybe now he can convince her to be more than just friends. Directed by Roger Kumble. With Anna Faris, Chris Klein and Chris Marquette. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2005.
Just Friends
When David (Mark Ruffalo) moves into a new apartment, he is shocked when the spirit of the former tenant, a workaholic doctor named Elizabeth (Reese Witherspoon), starts haunting the place. Is she real, or just a figment of his imagination? The trouble is, he's falling in love with her. His slacker buddy, played by Jon Heder of Napoleon Dynamite, urges him to go for it, even if she is a ghost. Directed by Mark Waters. With Ivana Milicevic, Donal Logue, Ron Canada and Dina Waters. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance. Year: 2005.
Just Like Heaven
Directed by James Mangold. With Hugh Jackman, Meg Ryan and Breckin Meyer. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance. Year: 2001.
Kate & Leopold
Jake Schram (Ben Stiller) and Brian Finn (Edward Norton) have been best friends since they were kids. When Anna Reilly (Jenna Elfman), a childhood friend who is now a beautiful corporate exective, comes into town, she reawakens old feelings and a long-standing rivalry between her two old pals. Complicating matters in this love triangle is that fact that Jake is now a Rabbi and Brian is a Roman Catholic priest. Directed by Edward Norton. With Anne Bancroft, Eli Wallach and Milos Forman. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2000.
Keeping the Faith
Phil Weston (Will Ferrell) is an average, nice guy who's had to put up with his overly competitive father, Buck (Robert Duvall), for his entire life. When Phil decides to coach his 10-year-old son's soccer team, he ends up going head-to-head against own his father, and the Weston's find themselves going to extreme measures to win the championship trophy. Directed by Jesse Dylan. With Mike Ditka, Kate Walsh, Musetta Vander and Josh Hutcherson. Categories: Comedy, Family, Sports. Year: 2005.
Kicking & Screaming
After deciding not to follow his girlfriend (Olivia d'Abo) to Prague, Grover (Josh Hamilton) chooses instead to move into a house with some friends who aren't quite ready to leave college life behind. Reluctant to step into adulthood and afraid of ending up like professional student Chet (Eric Stoltz), the friends wrestle with leaving the past behind. Directed by Noah Baumbach. With Chris Eigeman, Carlos Jacott, Jason Wiles, Parker Posey and Eric Stoltz. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Independent Film. Year: 1995.
Kicking and Screaming
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
When Roy Munson (Woody Harrelson), a down-on-his-luck, one-handed ex-bowling champion, discovers Ismael (Randy Quaid), an Amish prodigy, sneaking in a few frames at his local alley, he takes the innocent, "young" man under his wing. After convincing Ismael to hit the road and bowl for money in order to save his family's farm, Roy finds himself in a heap of trouble after a series of shady dealings, while Ishmael takes full advantage of his new freedom. On the run with a ruthless criminal's girlfriend (Vanessa Angel), Roy and Ismael head to Reno in a last ditch effort to win a million dollar bowling tournament, only to cross paths with Roy's old nemisis, Ernie McCracken (Bill Murray). Directed by Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly. With Lin Shaye and Rob Moran. Categories: Comedy, Sports. Year: 1996.
Kingpin
Harry Lockhart (Robert Downey Jr.), a petty thief on the run from the law, stumbles into a movie audition and gets the part. This stroke of luck leads him to Hollywood where he meets Gay Perry (Val Kilmer), a homosexual private eye, and Harmony Faith Lane (Michelle Monaghan), a beautiful aspiring actress who turns out to be his childhood crush. While conducting some research for his movie role with Perry, Lockheart finds himself in the middle of an intricate murder investigation and sets out to uncover the case's sordid details. Directed by Shane Black. With Larry Miller and Corbin Bernsen. Categories: Action, Comedy, Mystery, Thriller. Year: 2005.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Ben Stone (Seth Rogen), an out of shape slacker is living his dream: sharing a house with his friends, partying all day and having absolutely no responibilities. Alison Scott (Katherine Heigl) is a motivated career woman with a promising future in television. They seem like the unlikeliest of couples, but after a few drinks at a bar where Alison is celebrating her recent promotion, the pair have a one night stand. Their relationship would have ended there, but eight weeks later Alison discovers that she is pregnant. Now, Ben and Alison will have to decide if they can make things work for the sake of the baby, or if their differences are just too much to overcome. Directed by Judd Apatow. With Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Jason Segel, Jay Baruchel, Jonah Hill and Harold Ramis. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2007.
Knocked Up
In 1940s China, Sing (Stephen Chow), a small-time crook, is desperate to be accepted into the ranks of the Axe Gang, the most notorious band of thieves in Shanghai. As Sing sets out to prove his worth, the gang wreaks havoc on the city streets, disrupting the lives of the poor, hard-working citizens. But, when a group of kung fu masters living in hiding decide they have had enough, the Axe Gang finds more trouble than they can handle. Directed by Stephen Chow. With Wah Yuen, Qiu Yuen, Kwok Kuen Chan and Hsiao Liang. Categories: Action, Comedy, Crime. Year: 2004.
Kung Fu Hustle
Po (Jack Black), a lazy, overweight panda, gets to fulfill his dream when he is chosen to leave his family's noodle shop and study kung fu alongside his idols, Tigress (Angelina Jolie), Crane (David Cross), Mantis (Seth Rogen), Viper (Lucy Liu) and Monkey (Jackie Chan), under the guidance of their guru, Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman). When the evil snow leopard Tai Lung (Ian McShane) threatens the Valley of Peace, it's up to Po to fulfill an ancient prophesy and learn how to use his apparent weaknesses to help him save the day. Directed by Mark Osborne and John Stevenson. With Dan Fogler and Michael Clarke Duncan. Categories: Animation, Action, Comedy, Family. Year: 2008.
Kung Fu Panda
With the promise of a perfect job on the horizon, Xavier (Romain Duris) travels to Barcelona to hone his Spanish skills, leaving his girlfriend (Audrey Tautou) behind. Thrust into a truly international setting with an Italian (Federico D'Anna), a Brit (Kelly Reilly), a Dane (Christian Pagh), a German (Barnaby Metschurat), a Belgian (Cécile De France) and a Spaniard (Cristina Brondo), Xavier gets a crash course in cultural understanding as the crew romps through Spain, culture clashes, and life lessons. Directed by Cédric Klapisch. With Judith Godrèche, Xavier De Guillebon and Kevin Bishop. Categories: Comedy, Romance, Drama, Foreign Film. Year: 2002.
L'Auberge Espagnole
Lady (Barbara Luddy) is a beautiful, pedigreed cocker spaniel who decides to leave home and follow Tramp (Larry Roberts), a homeless but free spirited mutt. Accompanied by Tramp's friends Trusty (Bill Baucom) and Beaver (Stan Freberg), Lady falls in love and realizes the world is a very complicated place. Directed by Clyde Geronimi, Wilfred Jackson and Hamilton Luske. With Verna Felton, Peggy Lee and Bill Thompson. Categories: Drama, Family, Animation, Comedy, Music, Classic. Year: 1955.
Lady and the Tramp
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
Everyone always knew that Lars Lindstrom (Ryan Gosling) was a little strange. But, the loveable introvert, who spends most of his time alone, surprises everyone when he starts introducing a life-like doll he bought off the internet as his new girlfriend, Bianca. His brother Gus (Paul Schneider) and his wife Karen (Emily Mortimer) don't know how to react, so they just play along and treat Bianca like a real person. The family doctor (Patricia Clarkson) agrees, saying that the delusion is something that Lars needs and they should all support him until his issues are resolved. Directed by Craig Gillespie. With Kelli Garner. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2007.
Lars and the Real Girl
Joe Hallenback (Bruce Willis) is a grizzled detective hired to protect Cory (Halle Berry), a stripper with important information. When Cory is murdered in a mysterious drive-by shooting, Hallenback teams up with her boyfriend, ex-football star Jim Dix (Damon Wayans), to uncover the plot and bring those responsible to justice. Directed by Tony Scott. With Chelsea Field, Danielle Harris and Bruce McGill. Categories: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller, Sports. Year: 1991.
The Last Boy Scout
Even though Michael (Zach Braff) and Jenna (Jacinda Barrett) have been happily dating for three years, their realtionship becomes strained when Jenna becomes pregnant. At thirty-years-old, Michael is worried that his youth is over and he'll have to make changes in his life that he's not ready for. When he meets Kim (Rachel Bilson), a beautiful, free-spirited college student, Michael gives into temptation and betray's Jenna's trust in order to find out just what he might be missing. While Michael tries to figure out a way to make things righ with Jenna, her parents, Stephen (Tom Wilkinson) and Anna (Blythe Danner) finally address the problems that have cast a shadow over their marriage for years. Directed by Tony Goldwyn. With Casey Affleck, Michael Weston , Eric Christian Olsen and Harold Ramis. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2006.
The Last Kiss
With the boys of summer fighting in WWII, it's up to the women they left behind to step up to the plate and carry on America's pastime. Two competitive sisters, Dottie Henson (Geena Davis) and Kit Keller (Lori Petty), are recruited by the All-American Pro Girls League and join a team of mothers, daughters and sisters who just love to play ball. Faced with a hard-drinking, skeptical manager (Tom Hanks) and a less than enthusiastic crowd, the woman eventually win over everyone with their tough play and love of the game. Directed by Penny Marshall. With Madonna, Jon Lovitz, Bill Pullman and Rosie O'Donnell. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Sports. Year: 1992.
A League of Their Own
In the early days of professional football, when the rules were more suggestion than law, Dodge Connolly (George Clooney), a brash, fast-talking all-star, sees the sports potential for greatness. But, when the league faces financial collapse, Dodge must convince Cater Rutherford (John Krasinski), an Ivy League war hero, to join his ragtag squad, or watch his dream die. After Carter becomes a national sensation, young reporter Lexi Littleton (Renée Zellweger) enters the picture intent on uncovering the truth about his past. Both Dodge and Carter fall for the beautiful journalist, and the two become off the field rivals as the sport they love becomes an American obsession. Directed by George Clooney. With Stephen Root, Wayne Duvall, Jonathan Pryce and Peter Gerety. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sports. Year: 2008.
Leatherheads
Elle Woodes (Reese Witherspoon), a beautiful, blonde sorority queen, seems to have the perfect life until her boyfriend (Matthew Davis) dumps her for being too ditzy. Determined to get back at him, she follows him to law school, cleverly finding her way into Harvard. Faced with doubters at every turn, Elle uses her enthusiasm and attention detail to become a top student and successfully defend a former member of her sorority accused of murder. Directed by Robert Luketic. With Luke Wilson, Selma Blair, Ali Larter and Jennifer Coolidge. Categories: Politics, Comedy. Year: 2001.
Legally Blonde
After graduating from Harvard Law School, Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon), the world's perkiest blonde lawyer, is making a name for herself at her new firm while planning for her upcoming wedding. When Elle is fired for objecting to a client's animal testing practices, she hits the ground running and takes her unwavering optimism to Washington D.C. to push for an anti-animal testing bil. Working for Congresswoman Victoria Rudd (Sally Field), Elle is initially met with skepticism, but in true sorority girl fashion she refuses to be denied and proves that she can do anything she sets her mind to. Directed by Charles Herman-Wurmfeld. With Regina King, Jennifer Coolidge, Bruce McGill, Dana Ivey, Bob Newhart and Luke Wilson. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2003.
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
After making a deal to watch a feisty Jack Russell for a girl he's hoping to sleep with, Bobby (Justin Rice), a struggling screenwriter, must also contend with his womanizing friend Scott (Brendan Sexton III) and a foe (Zach Galligan) who steals his screenplay ideas. All the while, Bobby suffers through a slew of failed relationships of the course of a normal month in New York City. Directed by Jonathan Blitstein. With Laura Breckenridge, Pepper Binkley and Anthony Rapp. Categories: Comedy, Independent Film. Year: 2007.
Let Them Chirp Awhile
Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson), a young detective with a suicidal death wish, is paired with Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover), a good cop and family man. While investigating an apparent suicide, the pair uncovers an international drug smuggling operation run by a group of Vietnam War special forces veterans. As they set out to bring down the ruthless retired general (Mitch Ryan) in charge, Riggs and Murtaugh find mutal respect and become reluctant friends. Directed by Richard Donner. With Gary Busey. Categories: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller. Year: 1987.
Lethal Weapon
Lawyer Fletcher Reid (Jim Carrey), a fast-talking chronic liar with a greedy heart, finds himself at a loss for words when his son's birthday wish renders him unable to lie for one day. With his ultimate weapon gone, Reid struggles to save his job and his home life from the disruption caused by his new found dependence on the truth. Directed by Tom Shadyac. With Maura Tierney, Justin Cooper, Cary Elwes and Jennifer Tilly. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy. Year: 1997.
Liar Liar
Sadie Jones (Mandy Moore) and Ben Murphy (John Krasinski) meet in Starbucks, fall in love and decide to tie the knot. Everything is going according to plan until Reverend Frank (Robin Williams) steps in. The Reverend puts Sadie and Ben through a grueling, unconventional marriage preparation course, putting their relationship to the ultimate test. Directed by Ken Kwapis. With Christine Taylor, Eric Christian Olsen and Josh Flitter. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2007.
License to Wed
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
After Guido (Roberto Benigni), a carefree Jewish bookkeeper, marries his love Dora (Nicoletta Braschi) and has a child (Giorgio Cantarini), life is good until German forces occupy Italy. After Guido and Giosué are taken to a concentration camp, Dora voluntarily follows to keep the family together. Never giving up hope, Guido finds ways to communicate with Dora, is able to hide Giosué to prevent their separation and convinces his son that the entire ordeal is an elaborate contest to win a tank. Directed by Roberto Benigni. With Giustino Durano, Lidia Alfonsi and Sergio Bini Bustric. Categories: Comedy, Drama, War, Foreign Film. Year: 1997.
Life is Beautiful
Robert Lewis (Ewan McGregor) is a shy, dysfunctional man who takes his boss's daughter (Cameron Diaz) hostage after being fired from his cleaning job and replaced by a robot. As the two set out on the road with her father (Ian Holm) in hot pursuit, their relationship develops in a way that neither is prepared to handle. Directed by Danny Boyle. With Holly Hunter, Delroy Lindo, Ian McNeice and Stanley Tucci. Categories: Drama, Romance, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy. Year: 1997.
A Life Less Ordinary
A strange, assorted group of young adults living in Little Athens are caught in a dead-end, post-high school void. Heather (Erica Leerhsen) is a neurotic EMS worker convinced that her boyfriend is cheating on her, Jimmy (John Patrick Amedori) is a drug dealing pizza delivery boy, Corey (DJ Qualls) and Pedro (Jorge Garcia) are slacker roommates who clean pools, and Jessica (Jill Ritchie) is avoiding her boyfriend after giving him an STD. Over the course of 24 hours, their paths cross, ultimately leading to a huge house party where they're forced to face the issues they've been running from. Directed by Tom Zuber. With Rachel Miner, Shawn Hatosy, Michael Peña and Eric Szmanda. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Independent Film. Year: 2005.
Little Athens
Stacy Holt (Brittany Murphy) is the associate producer on a highly rated daytime talk show. When her boyfriend is unwilling to talk about his former relationships, she peeks into his personal digital assistant and copies the numbers of all his exes. As she interviews them in an effort to understand her guy better, a developing friendship with one of the girls threatens to crash her romance. Directed by Nick Hurran. With Holly Hunter, Kathy Bates, Ron Livingston, Gavin Rossdale and Julianne Nicholson. Categories: Comedy, Romance, Drama, New York. Year: 2004.
Little Black Book
When Rosemary (Charlie Ray) walks into Gabe's (Josh Hutcherson) karate class, the 10-year-old's life is changed forever. After an awkward start, the pair begins spending time together exploring their Upper Westside neighborhood via scooter. But, just as Gabe begins to understand the feelings he has for Rosemary, he has to deal with the reality of his parents' (Cynthia Nixon and Bradley Whitford) divorce. With Rosemary set to leave for summer camp, Gabe realizes that he must tell Rosemary how he feels before it's too late. Directed by Mark Levin. With Willie Garson and Tonye Patano. Categories: Romance, Drama, Comedy, Family, New York. Year: 2005.
Little Manhattan
When exuberant seven-year-old Olive (Abigail Breslin) is called upon to participate in the Little Miss Sunshine beauty pageant, the entire Hoover family piles into their trusty yellow Volkswagen bus for the trip from Albuquerque to Redondo Beach, CA. Accompanying the aspiring beauty queen are her overworked, caring mother (Toni Collette), struggling self-help author father (Greg Kinnear), voluntarily mute brother (Paul Dano), suicidal uncle (Steve Carell) and uncontrollable grandfather (Alan Arkin). While their days spent on the road confined to a tempermental vehicle get bumpy at times, ultimately the family learns to appreciate and support one another no matter what. Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris. With Bryan Cranston. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2006.
Little Miss Sunshine
Little Nicky (Adam Sandler), a kind-hearted demon who has an angel for a mother (Reese Witherspoon) and the Devil as a father (Harvey Keitel), leaves his home in Hell to stop his evil brothers Adrian (Rhys Ifans) and Cassius (Tommy 'Tiny' Lister) from wreaking havoc on the unsuspecting citizens of New York City. With the gates of Hell frozen over and the Devil disintegrating from the lack of new souls, Nicky has one week to find a way to get his brothers home, or neither Hell nor Earth will never be the same. Directed by Steven Brill. With Allen Covert, Peter Dante and Robert Smigel. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance. Year: 2000.
Little Nicky
When Eddie (Nick Moran) loses half-a-million pounds in a crooked card game, he has one week to get the money or he can kiss his fingers goodbye. In order to payoff Hachet Harry (P.H. Moriarty), Eddie and the friends who paid his way into the game decide to rip off their criminal neighbors after overhearing the theives' plan to rob a bunch of ganja farmers. Their plan seems simple enough, but when the drug dealers set out to get their money back and the thieves figure out what happened, Eddie and his crew have to deal with three sets of criminals after their blood. Directed by Guy Ritchie. With Jason Flemyng, Dexter Fletcher, Jason Statham, Vinnie Jones and Sting. Categories: Comedy, Crime, Thriller. Year: 1998.
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Humbert Humbert (James Mason), a troubled professor of French literature in his mid-forties, rents a room from sex-starved widow Charlotte Haze (Shelley Winters) and falls in love with her teenage daughter, Lolita (Sue Lyon). After Charlotte is hit by a car and killed, Humbert and Lolita take their disturbing affair on the road, posing as father and daughter to escape suspicion. But, their forbidden love is threatened when they realize they are being followed by a stranger (Peter Sellers) intent on taking Lolita for his own. Directed by Stanley Kubrick. With Gary Cockrell and Shirley Douglas. Categories: Cult Classics, Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 1962.
Lolita
After a drunken high speed police chase, former NFL quarterback Paul Crewe (Adam Sandler) finds himself behind bars. Offered a shortened sentence by football obsessed Warden Hazen (James Cromwell), Crewe is tasked with putting together a team of convicts for a rigged game against the prison guards. With help from a well-connected prisoner named Caretaker (Chris Rock) and aging legend Nate Scarborough (Burt Reynolds) as coach, Crewe ends up connecting with his teammates and begins to rethink throwing the game. Directed by Peter Segal. With Nelly, Terry Crews, David Patrick Kelly, Tracy Morgan, William Fichtner, Allen Covert, Rob Schneider and Courteney Cox. Categories: Comedy, Sports. Year: 2005.
The Longest Yard
Lolita Cassard (Marilou Berry) is a gifted singer desperate for her famous writer father's (Jean-Pierre Bacri) attention. While Lolita prepares for a recital, she grows closer with her teacher (Agnès Jaoui), but suspects that the boy she likes (Keine Bouhiza) may be using her to help his career. Directed by Agnès Jaoui. With Laurent Grévill. Categories: Drama, Comedy, Romance. Year: 2004.
Look at Me
Bob Harris (Bill Murray) is a washed up movie star who finds himself in Tokyo shooting a whiskey commercial. In the hotel bar, he meets a young woman named Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson) who is tagging along with her workaholic photographer husband (Giovanni Ribisi). The chance meeting blossoms into a surprising friendship, as Bob and Charlotte venture out into Tokyo to explore the city and encounter its citizens while discovering that life is full of hidden possibilities. Directed by Sofia Coppola. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2003.
Lost in Translation
Oliver Geary (Ashton Kutcher), an uptight, career-oriented young man, and the free-spirited Emily Friehl (Amanda Peet) meet on a flight from LA to New York. After a very brief romance, which only spans the duration of the flight, the two part ways, proclaiming that they are woefully unsuited for one another. Oliver gives Emily his phone number, telling her to call his mother in seven years to see if his career and life plans have come to fruition. Over the course of the next seven years, the two bump into each other in various cities and begin to get the feeling that their relationship might be destiny. Directed by Nigel Cole. With Kathryn Hahn, Kal Penn, Jeremy Sisto, Ali Larter, Moon Bloodgood and Molly Cheek. Categories: Romance, Comedy. Year: 2005.
A Lot Like Love
The Guru Pitka (Mike Myers), an American raised at an ashram in India, returns to his home country hoping to become famous using his unique methods of self-help and spirituality. His talents are put to the test when he is asked to cure the romantic troubles of star hockey player Darren Roanoke (Romany Malco), whose game has suffered since his wife (Meagan Good) left him for a rival athlete. Directed by Marco Schnabel. With Jessica Alba, Justin Timberlake, Verne Troyer and Ben Kingsley. Category: Comedy. Year: 2008.
The Love Guru
Following his wife's sudden and unexplained suicide, Wilson Joel (Philip Seymour Hoffman) initially tries to keep his life on track. But, when the searing pain in his stomach and the dazed quietness of his struggle becomes too much, he seeks oblivion by inhaling fumes from gasoline and model airplane fuel. His mother-in-law (Kathy Bates), employer and a coworker seem to want to help him, but eventually his destructive behavior leaves him alone. Directed by Todd Louiso. With Kelli Garner. Categories: Drama, Comedy, Independent Film. Year: 2002.
Love Liza
When Colee (Rachel McAdams), TK (Michael Peña) and Cheever (Tim Robbins), three soldiers returning home from Iraq, find that all flights from New York have been canceled, they set out on an unexpected roadtrip. While Colee intends on giving a guitar to the parents of a fallen friend, TK tries to work up the courage to face his wife and Cheever plans to hit the casinos in a desperate attempt to pay for his son's college tuition. Struggling to adjust to life back in the States, these three strangers find an unlikely companionship in their shared experiences and broken dreams. Directed by Neil Burger. With Molly Hagan. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Independent Film. Year: 2008.
The Lucky Ones
Huck Cheever (Eric Bana) is an ultra-competitive poker player, who has problems with commiting to realtionships and living up to expectations. His mission to win the 2003 World Series of Poker is complicated when he meets Billie Offer (Drew Barrymore), a beautiful singer, and tries to overcome his history of running away from his feelings. Meanwhile, as the tournament progress, it seems inevitable that Huck will have to face his estranged father (Robert Duvall) at the final table. Directed by Curtis Hanson. With Horatio Sanz, Debra Messing and Robert Downey Jr.. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2007.
Lucky You
After saving the life of crime boss Frank Milo (Bill Murray), Wayne "Mad Dog" Dobie (Robert De Niro), a timid crime scene investigator and amateur photographer, finds his life tuned upside down when Frank insists on being his friend. Offering Mad Dog the companionship of Glory (Uma Thurman), a beautful bartender in debt to her boss, Frank's kind gesture puts Wayne in a difficult position. As a cop, Mad Dog knows he can't accept Franks gift, but when he starts falling for Glory, Mad Dog finds out that Frank's friendship has its limits. Directed by John McNaughton. With David Caruso, Mike Starr and Kathy Baker. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 1993.
Mad Dog and Glory
When her husband Don (Ted Danson) loses his job, dedicated mother and corporate wife Bridget Cardigan (Diane Keaton) is forced to join the work force for the first time. After finding employment as a janitor at the Federal Reserve Bank, Bridget forms an unlikely bond with her coworkers Nina (Queen Latifah), a hard-working single mom, and Jackie (Katie Holmes) an exuberant free spirit. After a lifetime of playing by the rules, the women hatch a plot to smuggle millions of dollars of currency that is marked to be destroyed, and start a new life where they make the rules. Directed by Callie Khouri. With Christopher McDonald. Categories: Comedy, Crime. Year: 2008.
Mad Money
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
Just as Tom Bailey (Patrick Dempsey) decides to get over his fear of commitment and come clean about his feelings for his best friend Hannah (Michelle Monaghan), she announces that she is getting married. When she asks him to be her "maid" of honor, Tom accepts, hoping that he will be able to change her mind before the big day. As the date approaches, Tom must assist in all of the uncomfortable prepartions, all the while trying to figure out a way to convince Hannah that he is the man she is looking for. Directed by Paul Weiland. With Beau Garrett, Kadeem Hardison, Sydney Pollack and Kevin McKidd. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2008.
Made of Honor
After a high-speed chase on the freeway and an angry outburst in court, Madea (Tyler Perry) finds herself behind bars. While Madea's eccentric family, the Browns, rally behind her, Madea befriends a troubled young woman named Candy (Keshia Knight Pulliam) and protects her in her own unique, motherly way. Directed by Tyler Perry. With Sofía Vergara, Vanessa Ferlito, Derek Luke and David Mann. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
Madea Goes to Jail
After losing their girlfriends on the same day, Brodie Bruce (Jason Lee) and TS Quint (Jeremy London), two slacker best friends, head to the local mall to deal with their grief. Eventually, they come up with a plan to win back their significant others by infiltrating a cheesy dating game show being held at the mall. But, for their scheme to work, they'll need the help of Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith) to stay one step ahead of the game show director (Michael Rooker) and a vindictive mall employee (Ben Affleck). Directed by Kevin Smith. With Shannen Doherty, Claire Forlani, Joey Lauren Adams and Ethan Suplee. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 1995.
Mallrats
Raised on a Greek island by her doting mother Donna (Meryl Streep), Sophie Sheridan (Amanda Seyfried) sets out to find her father so he can give her away at her upcoming wedding. Based on Donna's diary, Sophie narrows down the field to three men: Sam (Pierce Brosnan), Harry (Colin Firth) and Bill (Stellan Skarsgård). Inviting all three without Donna's knowledge, Sophie creates quite a spectacle, and, as the big day approaches, Sam sets out to make up for lost time. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd. With Rachel McDowall, Ashley Lilley and Dominic Cooper. Categories: Comedy, Musical, Romance. Year: 2008.
Mamma Mia!
Mike (Steve Zahn) works in parents' motel in a small town. When Sue (Jennifer Aniston), a traveling art saleswoman checks in, he falls for her. Although she is friendly, that's as far as it goes. But he follows her home to Maryland, and tries to convince her to leave her boyfriend (Woody Harrelson), a former punk who makes millions selling yoghurt. Mike has nothing to offer but his love, but he won't give up till he wins Sue's heart. Directed by Stephen Belber. With James Hiroyuki Liao, Margo Martindale and Katie O'Grady. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2008.
Management
Following his divorce, Isaac (Woody Allen) learns that his ex-wife, Jill (Meryl Streep), is living with another woman and writing a book about their failed marriage. While Isaac is dating Tracy (Mariel Hemingway), who is stil in high school, he meets and becomes attracted to Mary (Diane Keaton), his friend Yale's (Michael Murphy) mistress. Torn between his three lovers, Isaac tries to make sense of life and love in New York City. Directed by Woody Allen. With Anne Byrne Hoffman. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 1979.
Manhattan
Margot (Nicole Kidman), a successful writer, has never gotten along with her sister, Pauline (Jennifer Jason Leigh). Pauline has always envied and looked up to the imperious Margot. Now that Pauline is engaged to an underemployed musician (Jack Black), Margot heads to the wedding with her adolescent son, saying she wants to support her sister. But she criticizes Pauline so harshly, she makes Pauline doubt whether she should go through with the marriage. Directed by Noah Baumbach, who made the highly praised dysfunctional family drama, The Squid
Margot at the Wedding
John (Owen Wilson) and Jenny Grogan (Jennifer Aniston), two ambitious, recently married reporters, adopt a Yellow Lab named Marley to get a taste of parenthood. Before they know what hit them, the hyperactive puppy wreaks havoc on their lives, embarrassing them in public and even getting kicked out of obedience school. But, over the years, as Marley's behavior continues to rage out of control, he manages to become a rollicking, indespensable part of their growing family. Directed by David Frankel. With Haley Bennett, Eric Dane, Alan Arkin and Nathan Gamble. Categories: Comedy, Based on a Novel. Year: 2008.
Marley & Me
After Jane (Karen Dotrice) and Michael Banks (Matthew Garber) frustrate their nanny and driver her away, Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) blows in out of the blue and proceeds to turn their world upside down. With a mixture of magic and song, Mary Poppins shows the children how to explore the world and find fun around every corner. Directed by Robert Stevenson. With Dick Van Dyke and David Tomlinson. Categories: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical. Year: 1964.
Mary Poppins
Captains Hawkeye Pierce (Donald Sutherland), Duke Forrest (Tom Skerritt) and Trapper John McIntyre (Elliott Gould) are three young Army surgeons trying to cope with the horrors of the Korean War. Part of the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, the trio of rebellious, womanizing rule-breakers create a series of ridiculous episodes at their base camp in an effort to blow off some steam, realizing the importance of laughter, even in terrible situations. Directed by Robert Altman. With Sally Kellerman and Robert Duvall. Categories: Comedy, War, Drama. Year: 1970.
MASH
Stanley Ipkiss (Jim Carrey) is a timid, kind-hearted man who gets pushed around by everyone he in his life. But, after finding a mysterious wooden mask that unlocks his devilish inner-self, Stanley is trasformed into a human cartoon and hits the streets to create mischief and pursue the wild life he has desired for so long. When a brutal crime lord (Peter Greene) decides he wants the mask and its powers for himself, Stanley will have to overcome his shyness and team up with the crook's beautiful girlfriend (Cameron Diaz) to save the day. Directed by Chuck Russell. With Amy Yasbeck and Peter Riegert. Categories: Fantasy, Action, Comedy, Crime. Year: 1994.
The Mask
When an eccentric, lonely performance artist (Miranda July) catches the eye of Richard (John Hawkes), a newly-single shoe salesman, the two begin a fledgling romantic relationship despite Richard's timidity and hesitation. Meanwhile, Richard’s seven-year-old son (Brandon Ratcliff) begins a provocative exchange with an older woman he meets in a chat room. And, his teenage son (Miles Thompson) becomes a human guinea pig for two devious neighborhood girls (Natasha Slayton and Najarra Townsend) practicing for future romantic encounters. Directed by Miranda July. With Carlie Westerman, Brad William Henke, JoNell Kennedy, Tracy Wright, Hector Elias and Colette Kilroy. Categories: Drama, Independent Film. Year: 2005.
Me and You and Everyone We Know
Charlie Baileygates (Jim Carrey) is a helpful Rhode Island state trooper, a loving father and an all-around good guy. The only problem is that he has a split personality and at a moment's notice he can turn into Hank, a maniacal, aggressive bullie. Assigned to escort an alleged fugitive named Irene (Renée Zellweger) to upstate New York, Charlie struggles to keep Hank under control and does his best to win over Irene's heart. Directed by Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly. With Anthony Anderson, Chris Cooper, Richard Jenkins and Robert Forster. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2000.
Me, Myself & Irene
After going undercover to expose the Plastics, the fakest girls in school, Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) falls under their spell and ends up betraying her real friends. When Cady makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels (Jonathan Bennett), the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George (Rachel McAdams), she learns what survival of the fittest really means. Directed by Mark Waters. With Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Amy Poehler, Lacey Chabert, Lizzy Caplan, Daniel Franzese and Amanda Seyfried. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2004.
Mean Girls
Bill (Aaron Eckhart) has a miserable life. He's out of shape, his career is going nowhere and his wife (Elizabeth Banks) is cheating on him with a local TV news anchor(Timothy Olyphant). When Bill is tasked with mentoring an unruly teenager (Logan Lerman), he's reluctant at first, but, eventually, the boy helps him see that his life is still full of options. Directed by Bernie Goldmann and Melisa Wallack. With Jessica Alba, Kristen Wiig, Jason Sudeikis and Holmes Osborne. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2007.
Meet Bill
When Dave (Eddie Murphy) crash lands in New York and sets out into the city, most people assume he's just another guy, but what they don't know is that Dave is actually a spaceship operated by 100 miniture aliens, including the Captain (also Eddie Murphy), No. 3 (Gabrielle Union) and No. 2 (Ed Helms). The aliens come from the planet Nil in search of a special ball that will allow them to drain the salt from the Earth's oceans and solve their energy crisis. After being hit by a car, Dave meets Gina (Elizabeth Banks) and Josh Morrison (Austyn Myers). Smitten with Gina, the Captain begins to neglect their mission and angers No. 3, who is secretly in love with him. Directed by Brian Robbins. With Scott Caan, Kevin Hart, Mike O'Malley, Judah Friedlander and Pat Kilbane. Categories: Comedy, Sci-Fi. Year: 2008.
Meet Dave
When Brenda (Angela Bassett), a recently unemployed single mother living in inner city Chicago, receives a letter announcing that her father, whom she never met, has passed away, she gathers her three children and sets off for the funeral in Georgia. After struggling for years to make ends meet and keep her kids off the streets, Brenda has begun to lose hope and is desperate for help of any kind. What she gets is a whirlwind introduction to the fun-loving, crass Brown clan, a small-town Southern family who make her feel like she's known them her entire life. Directed by Tyler Perry. With Tyler Perry, Tamela J. Mann, Jenifer Lewis and Chloe Bailey. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2008.
Meet the Browns
After finally winning over his fiancée's (Teri Polo) tough ex-CIA agent father (Robert De Niro), Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) faces one more challenge: introducing his soon to be in-laws to his eccentric, free-spirited parents (Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand). During a chaotic week in Miami, Greg tries to keep the peace while facing the possibility that he might have an illegitimate son. Directed by Jay Roach. With Blythe Danner and Owen Wilson. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2004.
Meet the Fockers
Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) plans to ask his girlfriend (Teri Polo) to marry him. But, first, Greg will have to win over her ultra-protective father (Robert De Niro) during his first visit to the family home. Greg, a male nurse, is eager to please, but impressing a former CIA agent is anything but easy. Of course, everything that can go wrong does, including the disappearance of the family's beloved and talented cat. Directed by Jay Roach. With Blythe Danner and Owen Wilson. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2000.
Meet the Parents
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
In this spoof of heroic proportions, the mighty Spartan Leonidas (Sean Maguire) and 13 of his finest warriors must defend their homeland against a hoard of invaders, including Ghost Rider, Rocky Balboa, the Transformers and a hunchbacked Paris Hilton. During the assault, pop culture icons are battered and bruised as their exploits are brutally parodied on the battlefield. Directed by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer. With Carmen Electra, Ken Davitian, Kevin Sorbo, Diedrich Bader and Method Man. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2008.
Meet the Spartans
When Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones), a member of a secret organization that monitors and polices alien activity on Earth, is forced t find a new partner, he recruits brash NYPD detective James Edwards (Will Smith). After Agent K erases his memory, Edwards becomes Agent J and begins his training in the use of high tech weaponry and dealing with grumpy aliens. When a suspicious newcomer appears on earth, Agents K and J are sent to track him down, and end up uncovering a plot that could spell doom for the entire galaxy. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. With Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D'Onofrio, Rip Torn and Tony Shalhoub. Categories: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi. Year: 1997.
Men in Black
When the alien Serleena (Lara Flynn Boyle) takes the entire MIB building hostage, Agent J (Will Smith) has no choice but to track down his former partner, Agent K, who has just recently readjusted to civilian life. In addition to convincing K that he was once a member of a secret organization tasked with policing alien activities on earth, J will need the help of Laura (Rosario Dawson), a woman who witnessed Serleena in her alien form. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld. With Johnny Knoxville, Rip Torn and Tony Shalhoub. Categories: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi. Year: 2002.
Men in Black II
In 16th-century Venice, the love-struck Bassanio (Joseph Fiennes) asks his friend, Antonio (Jeremy Irons), for 3000 ducats so that he can marry the fair Portia of Belmont(Lynn Collins). Antonio agrees, though he must borrow the money from Shylock (Al Pacino), a Jewish merchant. In a time of brutal anti-Semitism, the calculating Shylock demands a pound of flesh from Antonio if he cannot repay his debt. Antonio agrees, only to see his business ventures fail and leave him at the mercy of the hateful loan shark. Directed by Kris Marshall and Charlie Cox. With Charlie Cox and Zuleikha Robinson. Categories: Drama, Comedy. Year: 2004.
The Merchant of Venice
Mrs. Flax (Cher), a single mother of two, has slightly eccentric parenting skills. When she suffers yet another failed relationship, she decides to move her family to the East Coast for a fresh start. Mrs. Flax's eldest daughter, Charlotte (Winona Ryder), exasperated by her mother's flightiness, wants nothing more than to be a nun, despite the fact that she happens to be Jewish. The younger daughter, Kate (Christina Ricci), is preoccupied with her attempt to become the world's best swimmer. The trio, although quite different, learn to appreciate the richness of their family as they deal with life's tribulations and unexpected joys. Directed by Richard Benjamin. With Bob Hoskins and Michael Schoeffling. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 1990.
Mermaids
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
After the death of their mother, nine-year-old Anthony (Lewis McGibbon) and seven-year-old Damian (Alex Etel) move to a new home with their father (James Nesbitt) to start a new life. While Anthony acts like a practical older brother, Damien uses his imagination and faith in the Catholic saints to make sense of a confusing world. And, when a suitcase full of money falls onto Damien's club house, the boys set out on the adventure of a lifetime that leads them to realize that true wealth has nothing to do with money. Directed by Danny Boyle. With Daisy Donovan and Christopher Fulford. Categories: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Family. Year: 2004.
Millions
Heather Graham stars in this comedy about a 33-year-old successful professional who discovers, to her dismay, that early menopause runs in her family and she has only one month to conceive a child. Unfortunately, she has just broken up with her boyfriend, so she starts a frantic search for a potential father. She looks everywhere she can think of, interrogating club-goers, construction workers and even mourners at a funeral as she races the clock to find Mr. Right Now. Directed by Eric Styles. With Mia Kirshner and Orlando Seale. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2008.
Miss Conception
After tumbling down the stairs on prom night, Eugene Bell (Zach Cregger) falls into a four year coma. Woken up by his best friend Tucker (Trevor Moore), Eugene learns that his once innocent girlfriend Cindi (Raquel Alessi) has become a Playboy centerfold. To try to win Cindi back, Eugene and Tucker set out on a cross-country mission to gain entry to the Playboy mansion. Directed by Zach Cregger and Trevor Moore. With Craig Robinson, Molly Stanton, Alexis Raben and Eve Mauro. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
Miss March
When middle-aged London nanny Guinevere Pettigrew (Frances McDormand) is unfairly dismissed from her job, she uses the opportunity to take a step out of her comfort zone and takes the position of social secretary for Delysia Lafosse (Amy Adams), a famous actress and singer. New to the glamorous, fast-paced celebrity lifestyle, Miss Pettigrew must adapt quickly to the demands of high society, while contending with Ms. Lafosse complicated social calendar and lofe life. But, as Miss Pettigrew grows into her new role, she begins to fall for a talented designer (Ciarán Hinds), whose fiancée (Shirley Henderson) sets out to undermine everything she has worked for. Directed by Bharat Nalluri. With Lee Pace, Tom Payne and Mark Strong. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2008.
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
In Paris, a young man who works as a Michael Jackson impersonator (Diego Luna) meets a young woman who pretends to Marilyn Monroe (Samantha Morton). She invites him to come to the commune in Scotland where she lives, and meet her husband, who impersonates Charlie Chaplin and her daughter, who pretends to be Shirley Temple. He comes and falls in love with Marilyn. He also finds his life changed as he becomes a part of this gentle community. Directed by Harmony Korine. With Werner Herzog, Anita Pallenberg, Denis Lavant and Esme Creed-Miles. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2007.
Mister Lonely
The legendary Charlie Chaplin directs and stars as the famous Little Tramp in his last silent film, an incendiary criticism of industry, technology and its effects on the worker. With classic slapstick humor, the Tramp struggles to survive with the help of a lovely urchin (Paulette Goddard). Directed by Charlie Chaplin. Categories: Comedy, Romance, Classic, Silent Film. Year: 1936.
Modern Times
After accepting an art history teaching position at Wellesley in the 1950s, Katherine Ann Watson (Julia Roberts), an independent, modern thinker, sets out to help her female students realize their potential. Despite the school's academic reputation, most of the students still judge their success by how well they are able to marry. Katherine challenges this notion and helps her students look beyond the perception that they should be content with merely being wives and mothers. Directed by Mike Newell. With Kirsten Dunst, Julia Stiles, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Marcia Gay Harden and Topher Grace. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2003.
Mona Lisa Smile
After stowing away on a luxury ocean liner on its way to America, the zany Marx Brothers become bodyguards for a pair of rival gangsters. Evading the ship's crew long enough to arrive in the states, the brothers become unlikely heroes after one of the gangsters kidnaps the other's daughter. Directed by Norman Z. McLeod. With Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx and Zeppo Marx. Categories: Comedy, Classic. Year: 1931.
Monkey Business
Lalit Verma (Naseeruddin Shah), the stressed-out father of the bride, brings his extended family together in New Delhi for the last-minute arranged marriage of his daughter, Aiditi (Vasundhara Das). During the hectic prepartions for the wedding, five stories reveal the boundaries of love, class and continent, and expose long-hidden family secrets. Directed by Mira Nair. With Lillete Dubey and Shefali Shetty. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2001.
Monsoon Wedding
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
After meeting the handsome, intelligent Kevin (Michael Vartan), Charlotte Cantilini (Jennifer Lopez) thinks she has finally found true love. The only trouble is Kevin's insane mother, Viola (Jane Fonda). After recently losing her job, Viola is afraid of losing her son as well, and sets out to keep her son single by doing everything she can to drive Charlotte away. Directed by Robert Luketic. With Wanda Sykes, Adam Scott and Annie Parisse. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2005.
Monster-in-Law
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
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
After getting his 3000th hit, Stan Ross (Bernie Mac) retires right in the middle of the Milwaukee Brewers' pennant race thinking he will be a shoe-in for the Hall of Fame. But now, just as the cocky star is about to be voted into Cooperstown, the media happily uncovers that Ross only managed to get 2,997 hits. So close to the landmark number, Ross has only one choice - rejoin the Brewers for the most unlikely comeback a sport has ever seen. Directed by Charles Stone III. With Angela Bassett and Paul Sorvino. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Sports. Year: 2004.
Mr. 3000
After inheriting a controlling interest in his great uncle's media corporation, Longfellow Deeds (Adam Sandler), a small town pizza store owner, travels to New York City to wait for a deal to be put in place for him to sell his shares for forty billion dollars. While his great uncle's lawyer (Peter Gallagher) works out a plan to cheat Deeds out of his fortune, tabloid reporter Babe Bennett (Winona Ryder) cozies up to the good-hearted heir in order to uncover some dirt. But, when Babe falls for Deeds, she'll have to explain her actions when he discovers her true identity. Directed by Steven Brill. With John Turturro, Allen Covert and Erick Avari. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2002.
Mr. Deeds
When Mr. Magorium (Dustin Hoffman), the eccentric owner of a magical toy store, decides that it is time for him to retire, he leaves his store and all of its strange and fantastic treasures to his young employee, Molly Mahoney (Natalie Portman). But, after Molly is left in charge and the store comes under the scrutiny of a skeptical accountant (Jason Bateman), an ominous change overtakes the once happy shop and it loses its former magic. Directed by Zach Helm. With Zach Mills and Marcia Bennett. Categories: Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2007.
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
When John Farley (Seann William Scott), a self-help author, returns to his hometown, he discovers that his mother (Susan Sarandon) has fallen in love with Mr. Wookcock (Billy Bob Thornton), his old high school gym teacher. Farley has never forgotten the years of humiliation he went through at Woodcock's hand and vows to do whatever he can to stop their marriage. Directed by Craig Gillespie. With Amy Poehler, Melissa Sagemiller and Ethan Suplee. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2007.
Mr. Woodcock
After well-meaning dad Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) throws an over the top birthday party for his son without his wife Miranda's (Sally Field) knowledge, she files for divorce, citing it as the last straw in a long history of poor parenting choices. Crushed by the fact that he will only be permitted to see his children, Lydia (Lisa Jakub), Chris (Matthew Lawrence) and Natalie (Mara Wilson), once a week, Daniel comes up with an ingenious plan to see his children. With the help of his brother's (Harvey Fierstein) skills as a makeup artist and his abilities as a voice actor, Daniel disguises himself as Mrs. Doubtfire, a Scottish nanny, and gets hired as caretaker for his own kids. Directed by Chris Columbus. With Pierce Brosnan. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 1993.
Mrs. Doubtfire
Washed up pop singer Alex Fletcher (Hugh Grant) sees a ray of hope for his career when he is given an opportunity to compose and sing a duet with current teen sensation Cora Corman (Haley Bennett). Struggling with the lyrics, he stumbles upon Sophie Fisher (Drew Barrymore), whose quirky way with words is just the thing Alex needs to complete the song. While their personalities and styles clash, Alex and Sophie soon find themselves drawn into an unexpected relationship. But, in order to make things work, they'll have to overcome their fears and admit they make perfect music together. Directed by Marc Lawrence. With Brad Garrett. Categories: Comedy, Music, Romance. Year: 2007.
Music and Lyrics
Ron Livingston stars as Richard Pimental, a real-life advocate for the rights of the disabled who was the driving force behind the Americans with Disabilities Act. Pimental was a soldier in Vietnam who lost most of his hearing when a shell exploded near him. Back home, he received poor medical treatment and little help living with his disability. He befriended Art Honeyman (Michael Sheen), a brilliant young man confined to a wheelchair due to cerebral palsy and together they began to fight for better treatment for the disabled. Directed by Steven Sawalich. With Rebecca De Mornay, Melissa George and Hector Elizondo. Categories: Biography, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Based on a True Story. Year: 2007.
Music Within
Sarah Nolan (Diane Lane), a thirty-something preschool teacher, has been divorced for eight months, but is hesitant to re-enter the dating world despite the pressure of her pushy family. Jake (John Cusack) is a recently divorced boat builder who still misses his ex-wife. After Sarah's sister, Carol (Elizabeth Perkins), puts her profile on an online dating site, the two reluctant daters agree to meet at a dog park, even though neither actually owns a dog. As their awkward first meeting develops into something special, both Sarah and Jake realize that love can be found in the most unlikely of places. Directed by Gary David Goldberg. With Dermot Mulroney, Stockard Channing and Christopher Plummer. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2005.
Must Love Dogs
When Dustin (Jason Biggs) hires his best friend Tank (Dane Cook), a crude lady's man, to take out his ex-girlfriend Alexis (Kate Hudson), he hopes that Tank will be such a lousy date that she will realize what a catch he really is. Dustin's plan falls apart after Tank and Alexis make a connection, forcing Tank to hide his true feelings from his best friend so he can keep seeing Alexis. Directed by Howard Deutch. With Alec Baldwin, Lizzy Caplan and Diora Baird. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year 2008.
My Best Friend's Girl
Julianne Potter (Julia Roberts) has been best friends with Michael O'Neal (Dermot Mulroney) for years, but finds herself unexpectedly jealous when he announces his plans to marry the seeminly flawless Kimberly Wallace (Cameron Diaz). Desperate to stop the ceremony at any cost, Julianne hatches a plan with her boss George (Rupert Everett) to win Michael back and ensure their happy future together with Kimberly out of the picture. Directed by P.J. Hogan. With Philip Bosco, Susan Sullivan and Christopher Masterson. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 1997.
My Best Friend's Wedding
Tom Stansfield (Ashton Kutcher) is a motivated young man out to secure both a big promotion and the affection of his boss's daughter, the bubbly, irresistable Lisa (Tara Reid). When Tom gets the chance to housesit for his unimpressible boss (Terence Stamp), he sees it as the opportunity he has been looking for to prove himself to Mr. Taylor and make an impression on Lisa. However, soon after they leave town, a string of zany guests, including Mr. Taylor’s drug-dealing son (Andy Richter), show up and send Tom scrambling to keep the entire ordeal from blowing up in his face. Directed by David Zucker. With Jeffrey Tambor, Molly Shannon, Michael Madsen, David Koechner, Carmen Electra and Jon Abrahams. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2003.
My Boss's Daughter
Nia Vardalos, star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, is Georgia, a guide who leads a group of American tourists on a trip to Greece. There, she realizes how lonely her life has become, and begins a flirtation with Alexis Georgoulis, a wild and crazy bus driver. Richard Dreyfuss plays one of the American tourists, who is happy to give relationship advice. Directed by Donald Petrie. With Rachel Dratch, Harland Williams, María Botto, and Heather Blair. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
My Life in Ruins
Horror film actor Bruce Campbell wrote and directed this film, which combines comedy and horror. Campbell plays himself, a laid-back star who is approached by a group of teens whose hometown has been taking over by zombies. They've seen all Campbell's movies, and are sure he is the only man who can help them. He's sure, too. But the problem is, he doesn't have much experience fighting real monsters. Directed by Bruce Campbell. With Grace Thorsen, Ted Raimi, Taylor Sharpe, Ariel Badenhop, James J. Peck and Michael Kallio. Categories: Comedy, Horror. Year: 2007.
My Name Is Bruce
Matt Saunders (Luke Wilson) thinks he might have found the one when he meets Jenny Johnson (Uma Thurman). But, when she turns out to be needy, controlling and jealous, Matt decides to cut his losses and end the relationship amicably. What Matt doesn't know is that Jenny is actually a superhero named G-Girl, and when things don't go her way she's not afraid to use her powers to get even. Directed by Ivan Reitman. With Anna Faris, Rainn Wilson and Eddie Izzard. Categories: Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi. Year: 2006.
My Super Ex-Girlfriend
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
Scarlett Johannsson plays a graduate student from a modest background who becomes a nanny for a fabulously rich New York family in this movie version of the bestselling novel. She is both impressed and intimidated by the selfish, glamorous Mrs. X (Laura Linney), her employer, and cares deeply about the little boy (Nicholas Art) she works with. But she is frustrated: How can she get his mother and workaholic father to pay attention to this child? While she struggles with this question, she juggles her studies and an attraction to a hot Harvard student. Directed by Robert Pulcini. With Chris Evans and Alicia Keys. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2007.
The Nanny Diaries
Mr. Smith (Colin Firth), a recent widower, seeks assistance from Nanny McPhee (Emma Thompson), a mysterious and rather strange looking woman, to look after his ill-behaved children. The children have managed to drive away seventeen previous nannies and are more than prepared to get rid of another. But, when a little magic starts to happen around the house, the kids might just decide that Nanny McPhee is a keeper. Directed by Kirk Jones. With Angela Lansbury. Categories: Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2005.
Nanny McPhee
Napoleon Dynamite (Jon Heder) lives in Idaho with his 32-year-old brother Kip (Aaron Ruell) and his Grandma. While Kip's busy meeting ladies in online chat rooms and his grandma is riding her quad on the sand dunes, Napoleon spends his days drawing magical beasts, working on his computer hacking skills and begrudgingly feeding the family's pet llama. While Grandma is away at the dunes, Uncle Rico (Jon Gries) comes to stay and Napoleon helps his friend Pedro (Efren Ramirez) run for class president. Directed by Jared Hess. With Haylie Duff, Shondrella Avery, Tina Majorino and Diedrich Bader. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Cult Classics. Year: 2004.
Napoleon Dynamite
When journalist Josie Geller (Drew Barrymore) is assigned to go undercover and find out what really goes on in today's high schools, she hopes that she will be more popular with her classmates than she was the first time around. But, after enrolling in a local high school, Josie quickly falls back into nerdy habits and finds it difficult to make friends. Things look bleak for Josie until her cool, older brother Rob (David Arquette) shows up and spreads flattering gossip about her, attracting the attention of the coolest kids in school (Jessica Alba and James Franco). Just as things start to go Josie's way, she finds that she is falling for a teacher (Michael Vartan), putting her assignment and career in jeopardy. Directed by Raja Gosnell. With Molly Shannon, John C. Reilly and Garry Marshall. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 1999.
Never Been Kissed
Transferred to rural Minnesota to oversee the restructuring of a manufacturing plant, Lucy Hill (Renée Zellweger), a high-powered Miami business woman, struggles to adjust to small town life. Overcoming an icy reception and her inital reluctance to embrace the isolated town's charm, Lucy is eventually accepted by the community and grows close to Ted Mitchell (Harry Connick Jr.), a no-nonsense voluntary transplant. But, when Lucy is ordered to close the plant, she in forced to re-examine her big city values and find a way to save the plant and its workers' jobs. Directed by Jonas Elmer. With Nathan Fillion, Siobhan Fallon, Frances Conroy, Rashida Jones and J.K. Simmons. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2009.
New in Town
When an overnight delivery driver delivers a package containing bricks of cocaine to the wrong address, it sets this movie in motion. The dealer who was supposed to receive the drugs starts searching for the people who got them; the ones who sent the package, afraid for their lives, frantically look for it; while those who got it start trying to figure out how to sell it as quickly as possible. Hip-hop artist Mos Def stars, along with Mike Epps and Donald Faison, in this action-packed story. Directed by Benny Boom. With Yasmin Deliz, Emilio Rivera, Lauren London and Debbie Allen. Categories: Action, Comedy, Crime. Year: 2009.
Next Day Air
After being dumped by his girlfriend Tris (Alexis Dziena), Nick (Michael Cera), an amateur bassist, feels that his world is crumbling around him. When he spots Tris with a new guy at one of his gigs, he can barely keep it together. But, after a chance encounter with Norah (Kat Dennings), an indie rock-loving girl with love troubles of her own, Nick sets off with her into the New York night in search of a legendary band's secret show. Directed by Peter Sollett. With Aaron Yoo, Ari Graynor, Rafi Gavron and Jonathan B. Wright. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Music, Based on a Novel. Year: 2008.
Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist
Directed by Shawn Levy. With Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Robin Williams, Dick Van Dyke, Carla Gugino and Ricky Gervais. Categories: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2006.
Night at the Museum
Directed by Shawn Levy. With Amy Adams, Ben Stiller, Christopher Guest, Jon Bernthal, Owen Wilson, Bill Hader, Hank Azaria and Robin Williams. Categories: Action, Comedy. Year: 2009.
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
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
A thriller full of twists in which Eli (Alan Rickman), a brilliant chemist, wins the Nobel Prize, only to learn that his son has just been kidnapped. The kidnapper (Shawn Hatosy), demands the $2 million Nobel Prize money as the ransom. While Eli and his wife (Mary Steenburgen), try to decide what to do, a police detective (Bill Pullman), begins investigating and a mysterious woman (Eliza Dushku) gets involved in the case. Directed by Randall Miller. With Bryan Greenberg and Danny DeVito. Categories: Comedy, Crime, Drama. Year: 2007.
Nobel Son
Tired of putting up with the incessant car alarms going off in his neighborhood each night, successful David Owen (Tim Robbins), dubbing himself "The Rectifier", becomes a vigilante bringing "justice" to New York City. Initally only drawing grief from his wife (Bridget Moynahan), David soon finds that his antics have drawn the ire of the city's arrogant mayor (William Hurt). Directed by Henry Bean. With Margarita Levieva and William Baldwin. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2007.
Noise
Norbit (Eddie Murphy) has had a tough life. Abandoned by his family and raised by a tough Asian father, Norbit grows into a meek man who is pressed into marrying a monstrous woman. But, when he finally meets the woman of his dreams (Thandie Newton), Norbit takes a chance and tries to figure out a way to be with her. Directed by Brian Robbins. With Cuba Gooding Jr. and Eddie Griffin. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2007.
Norbit
For Christmas, the Rodriguez siblings have returned to their parents' Chicago home for what might be their last holiday together. While the homecoming rekindles feelings for an old flame in Jesse (Freddy Rodríguez) and reminds Roxanna (Vanessa Ferlito) that her acting career hasn't gotten anywhere, it provides Mauricio (John Leguizamo), the eldest Rodriguez sibling, an opportunity to introduce his high-powered executive wife (Debra Messing) to his family. In an eventuful week filled with cherished tradions and brutal honesty, the family faces major upheaval when their mother Anna (Elizabeth Peña) reveals that she is divorcing their father Eduardo (Alfred Molina). Directed by Alfredo De Villa. With Jay Hernandez, Luis Guzmán and Melonie Diaz. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2008.
Nothing Like the Holidays
Can the owner of a small bookstore in London's multi-cultural Notting Hill neighborhood find love with the biggest star in Hollywood? That's the question in Notting Hill, in which Hugh Grant plays the bookstore owner and Julia Roberts is the actress he meets by chance. Grant and Roberts make for a charming couple in this gentle romantic comedy, but Rhys Ifans gets the biggest laughs as Grant's slacker roommate. Directed by Roger Michell. With Richard McCabe, James Dreyfus and Dylan Moran. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 1999.
Notting Hill
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?
Directed by Bent Hamer. With Baard Owe, Espen Skjønberg and Henny Moan. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2007.
O'Horten
Seth Rogen plays Ronnie, the nerdy head of security in a suburban shopping mall. When a pervert starts exposing himself to shoppers, Ronnie takes it on himself to try to nab the guy. This fills him with a sense of purpose, and he even gets the courage to ask out a beautiful young woman (Anna Faris), one of the flasher's victims. But when a hardnosed by-the-book cop (Ray Liotta) takes on the case, Ronnie is afraid of losing his status as a hero. Directed by Jody Hill. With Michael Peña, Matt Yuan, Jesse Plemons and John Yuan. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
Observe and Report
Danny Ocean (George Clooney) is a charismatic master criminal with a plan for the heist of a lifetime. He wants to rob the vault shared by three of Las Vegas's biggest casinos during a huge boxing match, but he can't do it alone. To accomplish his mission, he assembles a group of ten accomplices, including Brad Pitt and Matt Damon, each with a special skill required to get the job done. When it's revealed that the casinos' owner, the ruthless entrepreneur Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia), is dating Ocean's beautiful ex-wife, Tess (Julia Roberts), it becomes clear that the job is about more than money. Directed by Steven Soderbergh. With Bernie Mac, Casey Affleck, Elliott Gould, Scott Caan, Carl Reiner and Don Cheadle. Categories: Comedy, Thriller, Crime. Year: 2001.
Ocean's Eleven
Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and his band of professional thieves return to take down Willy Bank (Al Pacino), after the ruthless casino owner double-crossed their pal, Reuben Tishkoff (Elliott Gould). This time, Danny and company will have to team up with their old nemesis, Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia), in order to infitrate the most sophisitcated security system ever developed. Directed by Steven Soderbergh. With Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Ellen Barkin, Bernie Mac, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Don Cheadle, Carl Reiner and Shaobo Qin. Categories: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller. Year: 2007.
Ocean's Thirteen
Daniel Ocean (George Clooney) is forced to regroup his team of con artists and thieves in order to pull off three major European heists and pay back his debt to Terry Benedict (Andy Garcia). Adding to their trouble is a dedicated Europol agent (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and a mysterious rival known as the "Night Fox." To come out on top, Ocean's team will have to prove that they are the best by executing their most difficult heist ever. Directed by Steven Soderbergh. With Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Bernie Mac, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon and Elliott Gould. Categories: Comedy, Crime, Thriller. Year: 2004.
Ocean's Twelve
Peter Gibbons (Ron Livingston) is a normal guy in his thirties, sick of the mindless tasks and bureaucratic nonesense that he's subjected to everyday at his job working for a computer software company. To deal with his depression and endless requests from his boss, Bill Lumbergh (Gary Cole), to come in on weekends, Gibbons undergoes hypnotherapy. But, when the hypnotherapist falls over dead before the end of their session, Gibbons stops going to the office and, later, teams up with two of his coworkers to put a virus on their company's network that will allow them to embezzle thousands of dollars. When the plan goes awry, Gibbons has to figure out a way to cover his tracks and explain his erratic behavior to his new girlfriend (Jennifer Aniston). Directed by Mike Judge. With John C. McGinley, Ajay Naidu, David Herman, Diedrich Bader and Stephen Root. Categories: Cult Classics, Comedy. Year: 1999.
Office Space
After finding his wife (Juliette Lewis) in a compromising position, Mitch (Luke Wilson) decides that he needs to make some big changes in his life. Together with his fellow thirty-something friends, Beanie (Vince Vaughn) and Frank (Will Ferrell), Mitch sets out to establish a renegade off-campus fraternity in his new bachelor pad. Gathering an enthusiastic group of misfit pledges, the friends relive their wild college days until the Dean (Jeremy Piven) grows tired of the disruption that their legendary parties are causing on campus. To save their fraternity, Mitch and his brothers must band together and prove their worth in a competition that tests all of their athletic and academic skills. Directed by Todd Phillips. With Ellen Pompeo, Elisha Cuthbert and Seann William Scott. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2003.
Old School
When Melanie Parker (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Jack Taylor (George Clooney) each find themselves running late one morning, causing their children to miss a school field trip, the single parents are stuck with their children for the day. After agreeing that each of them will watch the children for half a day, Melanie and Jack do their best to project the negative stereotypes of their ex-spouses on each other, bickering back and forth and constantly calling one another on their cell phones. But, try as they might, this career-minded pair can't help but feel an attraction, and eventually, despite their best efforts, they begin to fal in love. Directed by Michael Hoffman. With Amanda Peet and Charles Durning. Categories: Comedy, Family, Romance. Year: 1996.
One Fine Day
Randy (Matt Dillon) is a bartender at McCool's, a popular bar with a strange crowd. When the beautiful and mysterious Jewel (Liv Tyler) walks through the door, he has no idea what a terror she will become. Sexy, twisted and demanding, Jewel has Randy's cousin Carl (Paul Reiser) and a detective (John Goodman) wrapped around her finger, even as she is investigated for murder. Directed by Harald Zwart. With Mary Jo Smith, Michael Douglas, Reba McEntire, Helen Hunt. Categories: Comedy, Crime. Year: 2001.
One Night at McCool's
Directed by Anthony Stacchi. With Martin Lawrence, Gary Sinise, Ashton Kutcher and Billy Connolly. Categories: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family. Year: 2006.
Open Season
Willie McKay (Buster Keaton) returns to his Appalachian homestead in 1830's America to claim a family inheritance. But, after falling for a young woman (Natalie Talmadge) he meets on the trip, he finds himself in the middle of a longtime family feud. Directed by Buster Keaton. Categories: Comedy, Family, Silent Film. Year: 1923.
Our Hospitality
Jack Foley (George Clooney) is a career bank robber with too much ego for his own good. After a successful prison break ends with him kidnapping a female US Marshal named Karen Sisco (Jennifer Lopez), there is an instant attraction between the two, even though they despise what the other does for a living. When Sisco is assigned to bring Foley back to justice, they each must decide where their loyalty lies. Directed by Steven Soderbergh. With Ving Rhames, Don Cheadle, Isaiah Washington, Steve Zahn, Luis Guzmán, Dennis Farina and Albert Brooks. Categories: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller. Year: 1998.
Out of Sight
Kate (Eva Longoria Parker), a type-A perfectionist, is killed during an accident right before her wedding. Her fiancé (Paul Rudd) is bereaved and can't imagine dating anyone else. He consults a psychic (Lake Bell) to try to make contact with his deceased love. But when he finds himself falling for the psychic, Kate appears and tries to sabotage the romance. Directed by Jeff Lowell. With Lindsay Sloane and Jason Biggs. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance. Year: 2008.
Over Her Dead Body
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
Young widow Holly Kennedy (Hilary Swank) discovers that before her husband (Gerard Butler) died he left her a list of tasks revealed in ten anonymous messages, intended to ease her pain and help her build a new life. Directed by Richard LaGravenese. With James Marsters, Gina Gershon, Lisa Kudrow, Kathy Bates and Harry Connick Jr.. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Based on a Novel. Year: 2007.
P.S., I Love You
After failing to protect a government scientist, Navy SEAL Shane Wolf (Vin Diesel) is tries to redeem himself by agreeing to protect the scientist's family. Forced to change diapers, cook dinner and drive five children to school, Wolf realizes that child care is his toughest mission yet. Directed by Adam Shankman. With Lauren Graham, Brittany Snow and Brad Garrett. Categories: Comedy, Family. Year: 2005.
The Pacifier
A documentary-style comedy in which Charlyne Yi plays herself, a young woman who says she doesn't believe in love. She agrees to become the subject of a documentary and travels around with a film crew, interviewing people on their thoughts about love. But things don't go quite as planned when she meets a guy (Michael Cera) who falls in love with her. She tries to keep her cool, but everyone can see she is falling in love with him herself. Finding a boyfriend is complicated enough, but in her case, it's all being filmed. Directed by Nicholas Jasenovec. With Charlyne Yi, Jake M. Johnson, Demetri Martin, and Seth Rogen. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
Paper Heart
The Buckmans are America's typical suburban family. Together, Gil (Steve Martin) and Helen (Mary Steenburgen) suffer through all the joys of parenthood: the wacky relatives, money troubles, baseball practice, late night illnesses and rebellious teenagers. But, through it all, they remain a close family and never forget how important it is to be thankful for what you have. Directed by Ron Howard. With Dianne Wiest, Dennis Dugan, Rick Moranis and Keanu Reeves. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 1989.
Parenthood
Paul Blart (Kevin James), a single, suburban dad, makes his living as a security guard at a New Jersey mall, after falling short of his dream of being a police officer. Despite his disappointment, Blart takes his job seriously, though he struggles to get respect from shoppers at the mall. But, when the mall is overtaken by a gang of theives, it's up to Blart to save the day and prove he has what it takes to be a real cop. Directed by Steve Carr. With Keir O'Donnell, Jayma Mays, Bobby Cannavale, Adam Ferrara and Stephen Rannazzisi. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
When high school senior Tom Lawrence (Chris Young) visits the campus of Port Chester College, he learns that he will be staying at the Pit - the wildest, most offensive house on campus. Taken in by hard-partying, perpetual senior Droz (Jeremy Piven), Tom finds himself in the middle of a battle over politcal correctness, and with Droz's help manages to anger every group on campus. With the feminists, vegetarians, hippies and a pack of furious grad students hot on their trail, Tom and Droz discover that Rand McPherson (David Spade) is out to take over the Pit and kill PCU's last bastion of freedom. Their only hope is to throw the biggest party in campus history and raise the money they need to keep their home. Directed by Hart Bochner. With Megan Ward and Jon Favreau. Categories: Comedy. Year: 1994.
PCU
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
Penelope (Christina Ricci) is a young heiress born with a curse that can only be broken when she finds true love. The curse burdens Penelope with a pig's nose, which she tries unsuccessfully to conceal from her many suitors. When Lemon (Peter Dinklage), a unscrupulous tabloid reporter, learns of Penelope's predicament, he hires hires Max (James McAvoy) to pursue the girl in the hopes of securing a one of a kind photograph. But, when Max, a down-on-his luck gambler, begins to fall for Penelope, he disappears to save her from betrayal. Determined to live life on her own terms, Penelope sets out into the world alone, making her first real friend (Reese Witherspoon) and discovering the person she was always meant to be. Directed by Mark Palansky. With Catherine O'Hara, Richard E. Grant, Simon Woods and Ronni Ancona. Categories: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance. Year: 2006.
Penelope
Six high school students with their own reasons for wanting a leg up on the competition conspire to steal the answers to the SATs. Straight-A student Anna Ross (Erika Christensen), aspiring architect Kyle (Chris Evans), lovesick Matty Matthews (Bryan Greenberg), tough girl Francesca Curtis (Scarlett Johansson), basketball star Desmond Rhodes (Darius Miles) and full-time stoner Roy (Leonardo Nam) all put aside their differences and learn to work as a team to decide their own fates and cheat the system. Directed by Brian Robbins. With Tyra Ferrell and Matthew Lillard. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Crime. Year: 2004.
The Perfect Score
Jerry Stahl (Ben Stiller) chronicles his rise and fall as a television writer in Los Angeles for Kitty (Maria Bello), a woman he meets while he is in rehab. From a bed in a cheap motel, Jerry tells a darkly comedic tale of self-inflicted mental, emotional and physical pain. Directed by David Veloz. With Owen Wilson, Elizabeth Hurley, Janeane Garofalo and Fred Willard. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 1998.
Permanent Midnight
Marjane Statrapi (Chiara Mastroianni), an outspoken young Iranian girl, comes of age during the Islamic Revolution. After the fundamentalists take power, forcing the veil on women and imprisoning thousands, Marjane uses her wit to outsmart the "social guardians" and discovers punk, ABBA and Iron Maiden, while living with the terror of government persecution and the Iran/Iraq war. As Marjane grows, she must make peace with past and deal with the lack of acceptance of Muslims in Europe. Directed by Vincent Paronnaud and Marjane Satrapi. With Catherine Deneuve, Danielle Darrieux, Simon Abkarian, Gabrielle Lopes Benites and Gabrielle Lopes. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama. Year: 2007.
Persepolis
Kate Mosley (Jennifer Aniston) is having difficulty getting ahead in her career because her boss believes that only married employees deserve promotions. To get the position she's earned, Kate pretends to be engaged to Nick (Jay Mohr), a man she recently met at a friend's wedding. In the beginning, her plan works perfectly, securing a promotion and helping her catch the eye of a coworker (Kevin Bacon), who only dates women who are already in relationships. But, when Nick reveals that he is falling in love with Kate for real, she'll have to reevaluate her priorities and decide if she is meant for true love. Directed by Glenn Gordon Caron. With Olympia Dukakis. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 1997.
Picture Perfect
After Dale Denton (Seth Rogen), a lazy stoner, witnesses a crooked cop (Rosie Perez) and a dangerous drug lord (Gary Cole) commit a murder, he heads to his dealer Saul Silver's (James Franco) house to make sure that the rare weed he dropped at the scene can't be traced back to him. When it turns out that the Pineapple Express he left behind will lead the killers straight to Saul, Dale and his permanently stoned dealer go on the run. With their lives in danger, Dale and Saul will have to use every brain cell they have left to outsmart the killers on their trail. Directed by David Gordon Green. With Bill Hader, James Remar, Danny R. McBride, Craig Robinson and Kevin Corrigan. Categories: Comedy, Crime, Thriller. Year: 2008.
Pineapple Express
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
Inspector Jacques Clouseau (Steve Martin), the bumbling French detective, returns in a new adventure. Teaming up with an equally inept squad on international law enforcement officers, Clouseau must stop a globe-trotting thief who specializes in stealing historical artifacts. Directed by Harald Zwart. With Jean Reno, Emily Mortimer, Andy Garcia, Yuki Matsuzaki, Alfred Molina, Aishwarya Rai and John Cleese. Categories: Comedy, Mystery, Crime. Year: 2009.
The Pink Panther 2
Directed by Roberto Benigni. With Nicoletta Braschi, Roberto Benigni and Carlo Giuffrè. Categories: Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2002.
Pinocchio
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
In this short, Buster Keaton plays every person in a vaudeville playhouse. From the orchestra to the stagehands, from the stage dancers to the audience, Keaton plays each with comic mastery. Directed by Buster Keaton. Categories: Comedy, Short, Silent Film.
The Playhouse
Eleven people (including Angelina Jolie, Jon Stewart, Ryan Phillippe and Gillian Anderson) living in Los Angeles struggle to find room for romance in their turbulent lives. As their sometimes tragic, sometimes bizarre love stories unfold, the connections among the members of this seemingly random sample of broken hearts and failed relationships converge over the course of one fateful week. Directed by Willard Carroll. With Sean Connery, Dennis Quaid, Gena Rowlands, Anthony Edwards, Ellen Burstyn, Jay Mohr, Patricia Clarkson and Madeleine Stowe. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 1998.
Playing by Heart
David (Tobey Maguire) is an unhappy teenager who finds escape through Pleasantville, a classic television show where nothing bad ever happens. After receiving a suspicious remote control from an unexpected repair man, David and his sister Jennifer (Reese Witherspoon) are transported into the black and white world of Pleasantville. As David attempts to fit in, Jennifer's wild-child behavior causes colorful changes in the town that threaten its entire existence. Directed by Gary Ross. With William H. Macy, Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels. Categories: Fantasy, Comedy, Drama. Year: 1998.
Pleasantville
A poor boy with no family, working in an opulent neighborhood in the hills above Goa, India, sees a beautiful pool at a deserted house and develops a fantasy that swimming in this pool will change his life. He also meets a well-to-do family who offer him work and the chance at an education. Can he leave behind the life he knows (and his fantasy of the perfect swim in that pool) to take advantage of this opportunity? Directed by Chris Smith. With Jhangir Badshah, Ayesha Mohan, Nana Patekar and Venkatesh Chavan. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2007.
The Pool
Alexis Bledel of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants stars as a recent college graduate who is trying to get her life together. She can't get a job. An old buddy from college is in love with her, but she's isn't really interested in him. When she meets an older man (Rodrigo Santoro), she begins to make some decisions. Michael Keaton also stars as her father, who tries to guide her during her difficult post-grad year. Directed by Vicky Jenson. With Jane Lynch, Carol Burnett, Bobby Coleman, and Zach Gilford. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2009.
Post Grad
Directed by Uwe Boll. With Larry Thomas, Zack Ward, Chris Coppola, Jackie Tohn, Verne Troyer and Brent Mendenhall. Categories: Action, Comedy, Horror, Thriller. Year: 2007.
Postal
Kimberly Joyce (Evan Rachel Wood) is a sexy and manipulative Beverly Hills teenager who will stop at nothing to become famous. To achieve her goal, Kimberly accuses her drama teacher, Mr. Anderson (Ron Livingston), of sexual harassment. Directed by Marcos Siega. With Jane Krakowski, James Woods, Selma Blair and Jaime King. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2005.
Pretty Persuasion
After mistaking Jean (Gad Elmaleh), a shy hotel worker, for a millionaire, beautiful seductress Irene (Audrey Tautou) abandons the love-struck man to pursue more lucrative options when she discovers his true identity. But, Jean won't let Irene get away so easily, and sets out to woo her by beating her at her own game. Setting himself up as a gigalo at a fancy hotel, Jean slowly wins Irene's heart with his persistent, comical overtures. Directed by Pierre Salvadori. With Vernon Dobtcheff, Marie-Christine Adam and Jacques Spiesser. Categories: Comedy, Foreign Film. Year: 2006.
Priceless
Uma Thurman plays an accomplished New York professional who is still single at age 37. When she starts dating a much younger guy (Bryan Greenberg) she is eager to share the news with her therapist (Meryl Streep). But the therapist figures out quickly that the new boyfriend is her own son, although she doesn't share the news with her patient. Prime is a contemporary comedy about what happens when three people who all care about each other are suddenly put in an impossible situation. Directed by Ben Younger. With Uma Thurman, Bryan Greenberg and Meryl Streep. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2005.
Prime
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
Max Bialystock (Nathan Lane), a shady Broadway producer, and Leo Bloom (Matthew Broderick), his nerdy accountant, concoct a scheme to over finance a huge flop and pocket the excess budget. But, despite their best efforts, the show becomes an unexpected smash hit. Directed by Susan Stroman. With Uma Thurman and Will Ferrell. Categories: Comedy, Musical, Remake. Year: 2005.
The Producers
Doug (Seann William Scott) and Richard (John C. Reilly), two assistant managers at a corporate grocery store with very different personalities, vie for a coveted promotion. As they battle it out mano a mano in a ruthless battle of wits and interviews, the pair discover that they have more in common than they thought. Directed by Steve Conrad. With Gil Bellows, Fred Armisen and Jenna Fischer. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2008.
The Promotion
Fearing deportation to Canada, high-powered book editor Margaret Tate (Sandra Bullock) coerces her male assistant Andrew (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her. Andrew agrees to the deal, but only if Margaret will accompany him to Alaska to meet his parents (Mary Steenburgen and Craig T. Nelson) and Grandma Annie (Betty White). Even with an immigration official on their trail and a surprise wedding in the works by Andrew's quirky family, Margaret and Andrew decide to stick to their plan no matter the consequences. Directed by Anne Fletcher. With Denis O'Hare, Malin Akerman, Oscar Nuñez and Aasif Mandvi. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2009.
The Proposal
Barry Egan (Adam Sandler) owns and operates a small business distributing novelty toilet plungers. Socially impaired and lacking self-esteem, Barry contacts a phone sex operator, who then threatens him with blackmail. When Barry doesn't cooperate, the operator sends some thugs on a mission to extort him. Barry is desperate until one of his seven sisters fixes him up with a lovely English woman named Lena (Emily Watson). With his emotions going haywire, Barry decides to do whatever it takes to get his shot at true romance. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. With Philip Seymour Hoffman and Luis Guzmán. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2002.
Punch-Drunk Love
Nick Falzone (John Cusack) is a hotshot air traffic controller who treats his incredibly serious job like a game, pushing planes around the sky like pieces on a chessboard. No one can match his professional prowess until Russell Bell (Billy Bob Thornton), an accomplished controller in his own right, threatens Nick's job and his relationship with his wife (Cate Blanchett). Directed by Mike Newell. With Angelina Jolie. Categories: Drama, Comedy. Year: 1999.
Pushing Tin
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
H.I. McDonnough (Nicolas Cage), a small town hold-up man, falls in love with Ed (Holly Hunter), the female cop who always arrests him. Desperate to start a family and unable to conceive, the newly married McDonnoughs kidnap a baby from furniture tycoon Nathan Arizona (Trey Wilson). The newlyweds try to keep their crime a secret, but nosy friends and co-workers and a post-apocalyptic bounty hunter (Randall 'Tex' Cobb) have their own plans for the child. Directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen. With John Goodman, William Forsythe and Frances McDormand. Categories: Action, Comedy, Crime. Year: 1987.
Raising Arizona
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
Remy (Patton Oswalt) is a rat who dreams of becoming a great French chef and constantly risks life to steal delicious food from an expensive restaurant in Paris. His father and brother don't approve and would rather stick to the normal rat life of eating garbage. But, Remy won't be deterred in his quest to join the culinary world and teams up with a lowly janitor (Lou Romano) to make his dreams come true. Directed by Brad Bird and Jan Pinkava. With Brad Garrett, Ian Holm, Brian Dennehy, Peter O'Toole, Janeane Garofalo, Will Arnett and John Ratzenberger. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family. Year: 2007.
Ratatouille
When his addiction finally catches up to him, Andy Hayes (Jay Baruchel), a nervous, hyperactive gambler, gets a one hour reprieve from Reuben, the hitman sent to kill him. Over the course of sixty minutes, Reuben gives Andy a chance to make up for past regrets and missed opportunities. With time running out, Andy begins to realize just how important life really is, and set out to make the most of what little he has left. Directed by Randall Cole. With Jayne Eastwood. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Independent Film. Year: 2008.
Real Time
Lelaina (Winona Ryder), the valedictorian of her college class, videotapes her Gen-X friends following graduation. Her best friend Troy (Ethan Hawke) is an unemployed slacker, Vickie (Janeane Garofalo) is a neurotic manager at the Gap and Sammy (Steve Zahn) is still coming to terms with his own sexuality. When Lelaina meets Michael (Ben Stiller), a straight-laced video executive, she must decide between his yuppie materialism and Troy's cynical philosophy. Directed by Ben Stiller. With Swoosie Kurtz and Renée Zellweger. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 1994.
Reality Bites
Ivan Danko (Arnold Schwarzenegger), a Russian policeman, is tasked with accompanying a drug dealer working in Chicago back to their homeland. When the drug dealer escapes, Ivan teams up with Sgt. Art Riznik (James Belushi) to recapture the criminal and prevent an international crisis. Directed by Walter Hill. With Peter Boyle, Ed O'Ross, Laurence Fishburne and Gina Gershon. Categories: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller. Year: 1988.
Red Heat
Dr. Richard Clayton (Ron Livingston), an uptight self-help author, sets out on a mission to find his birth parents after discovering that he is adopted. When he finally finds his mother (Kathy Bates) and father (Danny DeVito), Clayton is surprised to learn that they are crude, unsophisticaed carnies. Directed by Greg Glienna. With Neve Campbell, Beverly D'Angelo and Bob Odenkirk. Categories: Comedy, Independent Film. Year: 2006.
Relative Strangers
Traveling to Miami for a national police convention, the Reno Police Department is tasked with single-handedly protecting the city after a terrorist attack leaves the rest of the nation's police force incapacitated. Faced with overwhelming odds and the distractions of spring break, Lt. Dangle (Thomas Lennon), Deputy Jones (Cedric Yarbrough), Deputy Garcia (Carlos Alazraqui) and the rest of Reno's finest do their best to keep the peace and capture the ruthless druglord (Paul Rudd) behind the terrorist plot. Directed by Robert Ben Garant. With Mary Birdsong, Robert Ben Garant, Kerri Kenney, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Niecy Nash, Patton Oswalt and Ian Roberts. Categories: Comedy, Crime. Year: 2007.
Reno 911!: Miami
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
Matt Gadman (Josh Gad) and his band A.D.D. need a new drummer. In order to play at their high school prom, Matt reluctantly asks his uncle Robert (Rainn Wilson) to join the group. A former drummer for a hit 80s hair band, Robert's outrageous antics are captured on an internet video that helps the band catch the eye of producer David Marshall (Jason Sudeikis), who offers them a chance to take their show on tour. With Robert by their sides to show them the ways of the road, the young band hits the road for the ride of their lives. Directed by Peter Cattaneo. With Christina Applegate, Jeff Garlin, Teddy Geiger and Emma Stone. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2008.
The Rocker
Roger Swanson (Campbell Scott) is a cynical New Yorker who believes he has mastered the art of manipulating women. But, when his teenage nephew, Nick (Jesse Eisenberg), makes an unexpected visit, Roger's seemingly foolproof method of smooth talk and casual sex is put to the test. After Nick begs Roger to show him the tricks of the trade, Roger guides him through the city's wild nightlife for an all-night crash course, only to realize that he still has a lot to learn. Directed by Dylan Kidd. With Isabella Rossellini, Jennifer Beals and Elizabeth Berkley. Categories: Drama and Comedy. Year: 2002.
Roger Dodger
Danny (Paul Rudd) and Wheeler (Seann William Scott), two irresponsible energy drink salesmen, find themselves sentenced to 150 hours of community service after wrecking their souped-up company truck at a college campus. Sent to work at a mentor program, Danny and Wheeler struggle to rein in their bad habits and immature humor long enough to keep themselves out of jail. While the recently dumped Danny tries to help Augie (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), a bashful 16-year-old obsessed with medieval role play, become a man, the smooth-talking Wheeler must contend with Ronnie (Bobb'e J. Thompson), a foul-mouthed fifth grader with a mind of his own. Directed by David Wain. With Elizabeth Banks and Jane Lynch. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2008.
Role Models
Three former child prodigies, Chas (Ben Stiller), Richie (Luke Wilson) and Margot (Gwyneth Paltrow), beaten down by the unfulflled promise of their youth, return to their childhood home to live with their mother (Anjelica Huston). Their father, Royal (Gene Hackman), left them long ago, but comes back to make things right with his family after announcing that he has a terminal illness. As old grudges play out and long hidden feelings are revealed, the family's problems are further complicated by the increasing bizarre behavior of their neighbor and childhood friend, renowned author Eli Cash (Owen Wilson). Directed by Wes Anderson. With Danny Glover, Bill Murray, Alec Baldwin and Seymour Cassel. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2001.
The Royal Tenenbaums
Two brothers from a poor town in rural Mexico, Rudo (Diego Luna,) and Cursi (Gael García Bernal) are recruited by a scout and go to play professional soccer in Mexico City. While they enjoy their success, they struggle with rivalries both on and off the field. They have to deal with distractions they never faced at home, including Cursi's chance to make it as a pop star and their attraction to gambling. Directed by Carlos Cuarón. With Guillermo Francella and Jessica Mas. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Sport. Year: 2008.
Rudo y Cursi
After becoming engaged to her boyfriend Jeff (Mark Ruffalo), Sarah Huttington (Jennifer Aniston) travels home to Pasadena for her sister Annie's (Mena Suvari) wedding. Unsure about her new engagement and the direction of her career, Sarah's life is further complicated when she learns that her mother (Jennifer Bini Taylor) and grandmother (Shirley MacLaine) may have been the inspiration for the novel The Graduate. To learn the truth, Sarah tracks down Beau Burroughs (Kevin Costner), who she believes might be her father. But, when she learns that isn't the case, she ends up falling in love with him, adding another chapter to this timeless love story. Directed by Rob Reiner. With Richard Jenkins, Christopher McDonald, Mike Vogel and Kathy Bates. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2005.
Rumor Has It...
After leaving his pregnant fiancée, Libby (Thandie Newton), at the altar, Dennis (Simon Pegg), a charming, slightly overweight, but overall good guy, has spent the last five years regretting his decision and lacking a sense of purpose. In an attempt to win Libby back and prevent her from falling for a two-faced American named Whit (Hank Azaria), Dennis sets out to train for marathon. Having little athletic talent and even less stamina, Dennis must rely on his friends Gordon (Dylan Moran) and Mr. Ghoshdashtidar (Harish Patel) to keep him focused on his goal so that he doesn't screw up his last shot to win back the mother of his child. Directed by David Schwimmer. With India de Beaufort and Matthew Fenton. Categories: Comedy, Sports. Year: 2007.
Run Fatboy Run
After being fired for writing a trumped up story about Maggie Carpenter (Julia Roberts), a woman notorious for leaving grooms at the altar, columnist Ike Graham (Richard Gere) tries to get back into the business by tracking Maggie down and writing a fact-based report on her upcoming fourth wedding attempt. As Ike waits on yet another failure, he is gradually drawn closer and closer to Maggie and her quirky ways. Directed by Garry Marshall. With Joan Cusack, Hector Elizondo and Rita Wilson. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 1999.
Runaway Bride
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
To say Augusten Burroughs (Joseph Cross) has had an unusual upbring is quite the understatement. With an alcoholic father (Alec Baldwin) and a mentally unstable mother (Annette Bening), Augusten spends most of his time polishing his allowance and trying to stay home from school. But, after his mother goes through a significant breakdown, the boy finds himself living with her eccentric psychologist (Brian Cox) and his family. Despite their odd behavior, Augusten eventually begins to fit in with his hosts and is able to find optimism and humor amongst the distrurbing details of his life. Directed by Ryan Murphy. With Joseph Fiennes, Evan Rachel Wood, Gwyneth Paltrow and Gabrielle Union. Categories: Comedy, Drama. Year: 2006.
Running with Scissors
When the Chinese Ambassador he is protecting is shot by an assassin in Paris, Lee (Jackie Chan) once again teams up with his old pal, Carter (Chris Tucker), who is now working as a traffic cop. After learning that the Triads, a deadly Chinese crime syndicate, have targeted the Ambassador because he knows the identity of their leader, Lee and Carter set out to stop them before they elimiante the Ambassador and his daughter, Soo Yung (Jingchu Zhang). Directed by Brett Ratner. With Vinnie Jones and Roselyn Sanchez. Categories: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller. Year: 2007.
Rush Hour 3
Max Fischer's (Jason Schwartzman) entire world revolves around Rushmore, a private school where he sacrifices his studies to engage in an incredible range of extracurricular activities. After learning that his failing grades will most certainly lead to him losing his scholarship, Max's life is further complicated when he falls for Miss Cross (Olivia Williams), a beautiful elementary school teacher. Seeking the help of local industrialist Herman Blume (Bill Murray), Max sets out to keep his place at Rushmore and woo his new love, only to have everything come crashing down around him. Directed by Wes Anderson. With Seymour Cassel, Brian Cox, Luke Wilson, Connie Nielsen and Sara Tanaka. Categories: Cult Classics, Comedy, Drama. Year: 1998.
Rushmore
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
In 1954, 14-year-old Ralph Walker (Adam Butcher), begins a quest to win the Boston Marathon. After an unfortunate incident in the community pool, Ralph is assigned to the cross-country team. Believing a miracle can bring his mother out of a coma, the ninth grader becomes a convert to the church of running. With the aid of Father Hibbert (Campbell Scott), Ralph trains to win the famed race and save his mother's life. Directed by Michael McGowan. With Jennifer Tilly, Shauna MacDonald and Tamara Hope. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Sports. Year: 2004.
Saint Ralph
After moving to a new town with his mom (Karen Allen) and stepdad (Denis Leary), Scotty Smalls (Tom Guiry) tries to learn how to play baseball in order to fit in with the local kids. A horrible athlete with no self-esteem, Smalls struggles until Rodriquez (Mike Vitar), the best player in the neighborhood, takes him under his wing. After being accepted by the team, Smalls spend the summer hanging out with his new buddies, getting into trouble and playing ball. Directed by David M. Evans. With James Earl Jones and Patrick Renna. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Family, Sports. Year: 1993.
The Sandlot
In this short, two farmhands (Buster Keaton and Joe Roberts) share a cottage full of mechanical devices designed to make their lives easier. As part of his rivalry with Roberts for the farmer's daughter (Sybil Seely), Keaton disguises himself as a scarecrow and causes trouble for his roommate and the farmer (Joe Keaton). But, when Keaton stops to tie his shoe, the girl accepts what she thinks is his kneeling proposal. Directed by Buster Keaton. Categories: Comedy, Short, Silent Film. Year: 1920.
The Scarecrow
In this installment from the masters of parody, Cindy Campbell (Anna Faris), a caring but oblivious young woman, is haunted by the spirit of a young boy after taking a job at a creepy old mansion. Meanwhile, her recently divorced neighbor, Tom Ryan (Craig Bierko), uncovers an alien plot to take over the world and goes on the run with his two kids. After Cindy discovers that the identity of the boy's murderer could be the key to stopping the aliens, she heads off with her friend (Regina Hall) to learn the truth and save the day. Directed by David Zucker. With Carmen Electra, Shaquille O'Neal, Bill Pullman, Anthony Anderson, Leslie Nielsen and Molly Shannon. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2006.
Scary Movie 4
Schultze (Horst Krause), a retired miner living in a small German village, is a passionate Polka musician who plays the accordion. After hearing a Zydeco tune on the radio, Schultze is enamored with the new music and begins to make radical changes in his life. His passion leads him on a journey to Louisana, where Zydeco music was born. Directed by Michael Schorr. With Harald Warmbrunn and Karl-Fred Müller. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Music. Year: 2003.
Schultze Gets the Blues
Stephane (Gael García Bernal) is a shy and withdrawn young man with a creative imagination and a fanciful, sometimes disturbing dream life. When he moves back home for a job, Stephane is quickly drawn to his neighbor, Stephanie (Charlotte Gainsbourg), whose imagination easily matches his own. But, as their relationship grows, Stephane's dream world begins to bleed over into his waking life, and he has a difficult time distinguishing between the two. Directed by Michel Gondry. With Alain Chabat and Emma de Caunes. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance. Year: 2006.
The Science of Sleep
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
Hoping her tragic past is behind her, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) works from her Northern California home as a women's crisis counselor. But, she soon discovers that a bloodthirsty killer is on the loose on the set of "Stab 3," the third movie based on the brutal events Sidney lived through. As the body count rises, Sidney is eventually lured out of hiding and back to Los Angeles to help the police track down the killer. Directed by Wes Craven. With David Arquette, Courteney Cox, Patrick Dempsey, Parker Posey, Jenny McCarthy, Liev Schreiber and Jamie Kennedy. Categories: Comedy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller. Year: 2000.
Scream 3
Jackie Moon (Will Ferrell), a one-time disco star, uses his earnings to buy the ABA's Flint Tropics and installs himself as the team's owner-coach-player-promoter. When word comes down from the league office that a merger with the NBA is in the works, Jackie is elated until he learns that only the top four teams will be making the jump to the big time. With the remaining clubs set to be disbanded, Jackie sets out on a one man crusade to save his team. But, in order for the lowly Tropics to climb out of the bottom of the standings, Jackie will need the help of a washed up former star (Woody Harrelson) and a me-first ball hog (André Benjamin). Directed by Kent Alterman. With Maura Tierney, Andrew Daly, Will Arnett, Andy Richter, David Koechner and Rob Corddry. Categories: Comedy, Sports. Year: 2008.
Semi-Pro
Directed by Peter Chelsom. With John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale and Molly Shannon. Categories: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy. Year: 2001.
Serendipity
What starts out as a team-building retreat to their company's newly built luxury lodge turns into a fight for survival for the sales team of a major weapons manufacturer. Alone in the desolate mountains of Eastern Europe, the group must band together to defend themselves from a pack of crazed killers. Directed by Christopher Smith. With Danny Dyer and Laura Harris. Categories: Comedy, Horror, Thriller. Year: 2006.
Severance
Four years after the end of the hit series, Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker), Samantha (Kim Cattrall), Charlotte (Kristin Davis) and Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) continue their adventures in life and love amidst the glitz and glamour of Manhattan. As Carrie prepares for her wedding to Mr. Big (Chris Noth), she'll need the help of her best friends to ensure she gets the fairy tale ending she deserves. Directed by Michael Patrick King. With Candice Bergen, Jennifer Hudson, Mario Cantone and Willie Garson. Categories: Comedy, Romance, Based on a TV Series. Year: 2008.
Sex and the City
Ian (Josh Zuckerman), a nerdy high schooler who works as the mascot for a donut shop, invents a beefy false identity in order to meet girls online. When a beautiful young woman offers to have sex with him, Ian takes off on a roadtrip to Knoxville with his best friend Lance (Clark Duke ) and Felicia (Amanda Crew), the girl he really likes. In order to make a good impression, Ian is coaxed into taking his older brother Rex's (James Marsden) flawless 1969 GTO. Directed by Sean Anders. With Seth Green. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2008.
Sex Drive
When workaholic D.A. Dave Douglas (Tim Allen) takes on a case involving an animal laboratory, he once again sacrifices time with his wife (Kristin Davis) and kids (Zena Grey and Spencer Breslin) for his job. But, when Dave is accidentally infected with a top-secret serum that causes him to transform into a sheep dog, everything changes, and Dave is able to get a whole new insight on his family's life. Directed by Brian Robbins. With Danny Glover and Robert Downey Jr.. Categories: Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2006.
The Shaggy Dog
The young William Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes), destined to become the greatest playwright in history, finds himself out of money and searching for ideas for his next story. Will begins to lose hope until he meets the beautiful Lady Viola (Gwyneth Paltrow). As their feelings for one another grow deeper, Will and Viola struggle to keep their romance alive, as her pending marriage to the insufferable Lord Wessex (Colin Firth) approaches. The story of their forbidden love becomes Will's inspiration for "Romeo and Juliet," the timeless tale of love and loss. Directed by John Madden. With Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, Geoffrey Rush and Ben Affleck. Categories: Drama, Romance, Comedy. Year: 1998.
Shakespeare in Love
Hal (Jack Black), a superficial male chauvinist, only dates beautiful women, partly based on the advice he received from his father just before his death. When he confesses his problems to famous self-help guru Anthony Robbins, Hal is hypnotized into seeing a woman's inner beauty on the outside. Before long, Hal meets Rosemary (Gwyneth Paltrow), a ridiculously obese woman, who in Hal's eyes is a perfect 10. Hal and Rosemary's relationship goes perfectly until Mauricio (Jason Alexander), Hal's macho best friend, points out the truth and attempts to undo the hypnosis. Directed by Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly. With Joe Viterelli, Bruce McGill and Molly Shannon. Categories: Comedy, Romance. Year: 2001.
Shallow Hal
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
Oscar (Will Smith) is a fast-talking little fish in a tidal wave of trouble after Frankie (Michael Imperioli), the son of notorious mafia shark Don Lino (Robert De Niro), is killed by a dropped anchor while trying to make Oscar his next meal. On the run from the vengeful crime boss, Oscar teams up with Lino's timid, vegetarian son, Lenny (Jack Black), to try and save himself from ending up in Don Lino's powerful jaws. Directed by Bibo Bergeron, Vicky Jenson and Rob Letterman. With Renée Zellweger, Angelina Jolie, Martin Scorsese, Ziggy Marley and Vincent Pastore. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family. Year: 2004.
Shark Tale
Shaun (Simon Pegg) is a 30-year-old British man stuck in a dead-end job who suffers from an intense lack of conviction. Having driven away his girlfriend Liz (Kate Ashfield), Shaun spends most of his time with his best friend and fellow loser, Ed (Nick Frost). When brain-munching zombies overrun the English countryside, Shaun and Ed must rescue Liz and her roommates and try to escape through the slow-moving hordes of undead using their wit and everyday objects as weapons. Directed by Edgar Wright. With Lucy Davis, Dylan Moran and Nicola Cunningham. Categories: Comedy, Horror. Year: 2004.
Shaun of the Dead
A projectionist (Buster Keaton) who is studying to be a detective, proposes to his true love (Kathryn McGuire), only to have his rival (Ward Crane) frame him for the theft of her father's watch. The disappointed young projectionist returns to his job and while projecting the film, and dreams that he is Sherlock Holmes looking for some stolen pearls. Directed by Buster Keaton. Categories: Comedy, Short, Romance, Fantasy, Silent Film. Year: 1924.
Sherlock Jr.
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
When King Harold (John Cleese) falls ill, Shrek (Mike Myers) must find his rightful heir or be forced to take the throne himself. So, with the help of Donkey (Eddie Murphy) and Puss in Boots (Antonio Banderas), Shrek sets out to find a rebellious young man named Artie (Justin Timberlake). While Shrek is away, Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) and a group of royal heroines must defend the throne from the jilted Prince Charming (Rupert Everett) and his army of fairy tale villains. Directed by Chris Miller and Raman Hui. With Julie Andrews, Amy Sedaris, Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph. Categories: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy. Year: 2007.
Shrek the Third
Jack (Thomas Haden Church) and Miles (Paul Giamatti) take a wine tasting road trip to celebrate the final days before Jack's wedding. But, the mismatched pair, who share little more than their history and a sense of mid-life crisis, soon find themselves involved with two women and must face up to the realities of their past, present and future lives. Directed by Alexander Payne. With Virginia Madsen and Sandra Oh. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2004.
Sideways
Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) and Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) are an iconic Hollywood on-screen couple in film's silent era. When a movie they are working on suddenly becomes a musical, Don is up to the task, but Lina's voice is found lacking. After Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds) is brought in to overdub Lamont's lines, a growing romance with Don threatens her blossoming film career. Directed by Stanley Donen. With Donald O'Connor and Millard Mitchell. Categories: Cult Classics, Comedy, Romance, Music, Classic. Year: 1952.
Singin' in the Rain
A group of six twenty-somethings, most of whom live in the same Seattle apartment building, search for love and meaning during the early days of grunge music. As these young adults move through the world of music and dating, their stories intertwine and reverberate with the sincerity and unknown possibilities of the era. Directed by Cameron Crowe. With Bridget Fonda, Matt Dillon, Sheila Kelley, Kyra Sedgwick, Bill Pullman and Campbell Scott. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 1992.
Singles
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
Samantha (Molly Ringwald) wakes up hopeful on her sixteenth birthday, but, when everyone is distracted with making preparations for her older sister's wedding, she ends up getting completely ignored. Dealing with her crush on the most popular boy in school and the unwanted attention of a dorky freshman (Anthony Michael Hall) leads Samantha and the rest of her classmates to an eventful night at a house party. Directed by John Hughes. With John Cusack and Joan Cusack. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Cult Classics. Year: 1984.
Sixteen Candles
Bernie Rubens (Gregg Sulkin), a lonely 12-year-old, begins to plan the perfect Bar Mitzvah. Often ignored by his parents (Eddie Marsan and Helena Bonham Carter), who are more concerned with their failing business and their troublesome elder son Terry (Thomas Drewson), Bernie envisions the event as a time for him to finally receive a little recogntion. The only trouble is that it's a World Cup year and England is set to play in the final on the same day as Bernie's party, threatening to turn the whole thing into a complete disaster. Directed by Paul Weiland. With Stephen Rea, . Categories: Comedy, Drama, Biography. Year: 2006.
Sixty Six
When Julie (Alexa Vega) invites her best friends, Hannah (Mika Boorem), Yancy (Kallie Flynn Childress) and Farrah (Scout Taylor-Compton), to her house for a sleepover party to celebrate the end of junior high, she thinks it will be just another night with the girls. But, when the most popular girls in school challenge them to an all-night scavenger hunt, Julie and her pals sneak out of the house and hit the town. To prove that they're part of the in-crowd, the girls will have to outsmart an imcompetnent security guard (Steve Carell), dodge Julie's mom (Jane Lynch) at a night club and steal a pair of boxers from the cutest boy in school (Sean Faris). Directed by Joe Nussbaum. With Sara Paxton, Brie Larson and Sam Huntington. Categories: Comedy. Year: 2004.
Sleepover
Andrew Wyke (Michael Caine), a wealthy, aging writer of detective stories, matches wits with Milo Tindle (Jude Law), the struggling actor who is having an affair with older man's wife. When Wyke reveals that he is aware of the relationship, he challenges Tindle to a deadly game of cat and mouse set in the writer's sprawling, high-tech estate. Directed by Kenneth Branagh. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Thriller. Year: 2007.
Sleuth
Jamal Malik (Dev Patel), an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, finds himself on India's version of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" But when the show breaks for the night, police arrest him for alleged cheating. To prove his innocence, Jamal tells the story of his life, from his adventures with his brother to encounters with gangs, and explains that he wanted to be on the show to find Latika (Freida Pinto), the girl he loved and lost. Directed by Danny Boyle and Loveleen Tandan. With Anil Kapoor, Irfan Khan and Madhur Mittal. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2008.
Slumdog Millionaire
Lawrence Wetherhold (Dennis Quaid), a brilliant, self-absorbed professor of Victorian literature, has lost the passion in his life after becoming a widower. His teenaged daughter, Venessa (Ellen Page), a motivated, overachiever, intends to follow in her father's all work and no play footsteps. But, when Lawrence ends up in the hospital, his adopted, freeloading brother Chuck (Thomas Haden Church) moves in and shakes up their boring lives. And, after being released from the hospital, Lawrence makes a connection with a former student, Janet (Sarah Jessica Parker), who helps reawaken his emotional coma. Directed by Noam Murro. With Ashton Holmes and Camille Mana. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Year: 2008.
Smart People
After a mob boss puts a contract on Buddy "Aces" Israel (Jeremy Piven), a sleazy magician turned FBI informant, the Feds place Aces into protective custody in a swanky Las Vegas penthouse. When word of the price on Aces' head hits the streets and horde of bounty hunters, hired guns and double-crossing mobsters race against one another to be the first to collect the prize. Directed by Joe Carnahan. With Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, Andy Garcia, Ray Liotta and Ryan Reynolds. Categories: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama. Year: 2007.
Smokin Aces
To set things straight with a ruthless gangster named Brick Top (Alan Ford), Turkish (Jason Statham), an unlicensed boxing promoter, and his friend Tommy (Stephen Graham) must convince Mickey (Brad Pitt), an unintelligible Irish pikey, to throw an upcoming fight. But, with an 86-caret diamond on the loose in London's criminal underworld and a cast of crooks hot on its trail, things don't quite go according to Turkish's plan. While he and Tommy try to save themselves from being fed to Brick Top's pigs, Mickey sets out to get revenge on the men responsible for his mother's murder. Directed by Guy Ritchie. With Benicio Del Toro, Dennis Farina and Vinnie Jones. Categories: Crime, Comedy, Sports, Thriller. Year: 2000.
Snatch
Joe (Tony Curtis) and Jerry (Jack Lemmon), a pair of unemployed musicians, accidentally witness the St. Valentine's Day gangster murders. To protect themselves from retribution, they disguise themselves as women and join up with an all-female traveling band. While on a train to Florida, the pair fall for the band's beautiful ukulele player (Marilyn Monroe). Eventually, the mobsters track them down and the two use every trick in the book to stay alive. Directed by Billy Wilder. With George Raft, Pat O'Brien and Joe E. Brown. Categories: Comedy, Crime, Music, Romance, Thriller, Classic. Year: 1959.
Some Like It Hot
Harry Langer (Jack Nicholson) is an aging music executive with a taste for younger women. With his latest trophy girlfriend (Amanda Peet), things get a little awkward when Harry suffers a heart attack at her mother's (Diane Keaton) home. Left in her care, Harry begins to fall in love with the accomplished older woman and a strange love triangle takes shape. Directed by Nancy Meyers. With Keanu Reeves, Frances McDormand and Jon Favreau. Categories: Comedy, Romance, Drama. Year: 2003.
Something's Gotta Give
Will Proudfoot (Bill Milner) has spent his young life sheltered from the outside world, including TV, music and movies, by his strict, religious family. But, when Lee Carter (Will Poulter), a school troublemaker and would-be film maker, introduces him to a bootleg copy of Rambo: First Blood, Will's eyes are opened and he becomes entranced with his new friend's exciting, forbidden world. Together, the pair set out to film a low-budget sequel to Rambo, with Will acting as stuntman, and end up becoming the most popular kids in school. Directed by Garth Jennings. With Neil Dudgeon, Jessica Hynes and Jules Sitruk. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Independent Film, Foreign Film. Year: 2007.
Son of Rambow
Rafael Belvedere (Ricardo Darín) has many problems. He lives in the shadow of his father (Héctor Alterio), he feels guilty about rarely visiting his aging mother (Norma Aleandro), his ex-wife says he doesn't spend enough time with their daughter and he has yet to make a commitment to his girlfriend. At his lowest point, a minor heart attack reunites him with Juan Carlos (Eduardo Blanco), a childhood friend, who helps Rafael to reconstruct his past and look at the present in new ways. Directed by Juan José Campanella. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Foreign Film. Year: 2001.
Son of the Bride
For four decades, Big Momma (Irma P. Hall) has served a delicious home-cooked banquet every Sunday, bringing together her daughters Teri (Vanessa L. Williams), Maxine (Vivica A. Fox) and Nia (Nia Long), along with their various friends and lovers. When Big Mama ends up in the hospital, it's up to the daughters and grandson Joseph (Brandon Hammond) to settle their differences and prove that, where family is concerned, you can never have too many cooks in the kitchen. Directed by George Tillman Jr..With Michael Beach, Mekhi Phifer and Brandon Hammond. Categories: Comedy, Drama, Family. Year: 1997.
Soul Food
After not speaking to one another for over twenty years, Floyd (Bernie Mac) and Louis (Samuel L. Jackson), two estranged soul legends, agree to reunite to perform at a tribute concert for their former band leader at the Apollo Theater. Setting out on a road trip, Floyd, a boisterous retired businessman, and Louis, a stubborn ex-convict, butt heads every step of the way and find themselves in a series of uncomfortable predicaments. But, while the two can't seem to agree on anything else, they eventually discover that their music will always connect them. Directed by Malcolm D. Lee. With Jennifer Coolidge, Affion Crockett, Sharon Leal, John Legend, Isaac Hayes and Sean Hayes. Categories: Comedy, Music. Year: 2008.
Soul Men
On July 4, 2008, as the city of Los Angles sits on the brink of the apocalypse, Boxer Santaros (Dwayne Johnson), a famous action film star, wakes up in the desert with amnesia. As Santaros begins a journey to recover his memory, he discovers that he is involved in a high-level conspiracy that could decide that fate of the world. Along the way, he meets Krysta Now (Sarah Michelle Gellar), an adult film star developing a reality tv show, and Ronald Taverner(Seann William Scott), a police officer who, along with his twin, holds the key to unlocking the mystery and preventing armageddon. Directed by Richard Kelly. With Mandy Moore, Amy Poehler, Justin Timberlake, Cheri Oteri, Ho