Hilary Swank plays legendary female aviator Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly long distances, who disappeared during an attempt to fly around the world in 1937. Richard Gere plays George Putnam, a longtime friend who supported her in her ambitions, while Ewan McGregor is a young man who has a hard time accepting her for who she is. Directed by Mira Nair. With Christopher Eccleston. Categories: Biography, Drama. Year: 2009.

Richard Gere in Amelia
Traveling to North Carolina to reconcile with his estranged son, Dr. Paul Flanner (Richard Gere) finds himself at an inn in a small coastal town. Adrienne Willis (Diane Lane), in an effort to escape the chaos of her precarious married life, has retreated to Rodanthe for the weekend to tend to the inn for a friend. When a major storm strike, these two troubled souls make a connection and begin a life-changing romance. Directed by George C. Wolfe. With James Franco, Scott Glenn, Christopher Meloni, Mae Whitman and Viola Davis. Categories: Drama, Romance. Year: 2008.

Richard Gere in Nights in Rodanthe
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.

Richard Gere in The Hunting Party
Six actors portray the different eras and aspects of musician Bob Dylan's life and work. Directed by Todd Haynes. With Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Richard Gere, Julianne Moore and Heath Ledger. Categories: Drama, Music. Year: 2007.

Richard Gere in I'm Not There
Saul (Richard Gere), a scholar, diverts himself from the crisis in his marriage to the beautiful but tormented Miriam (Juliette Binoche) by coaching Eliza (Flora Cross), his 11-year-old daughter, who competes in spelling bees. Encouraged by her father, Eliza begins to feel a mystical pull toward words and letters. Meanwhile, her older brother (Max Minghella), feeling neglected, is seduced into a cult by a mysterious young woman (Kate Bosworth). Directed by David Siegel. Categories: Drama. Year: 2005.

Richard Gere in Bee Season
After murdering her cheating husband, nightclub singer Velma Kelly (Catherine Zeta-Jones) ends up on Chicago's famed murderess row. Represented by Billy Flynn (Richard Gere), the slickest lawyer in town, Velma's case grabs the headlines and makes her an even bigger star. But, when struggling performer Roxie Hart (Renée Zellweger) joins Velma behind bars, Billy diverts his attention from Velma's case sensing the opportunity to create another tabloid sensation. Instant rivals, Velma and Roxie will stop at nothing to outdo one another in their obsessive pursuit of fame and celebrity. Directed by Rob Marshall. With Taye Diggs, John C. Reilly and Queen Latifah. Categories: Crime, Drama, Music. Year: 2002.

Richard Gere in Chicago
Connie Sumner (Diane Lane) lives a happy, quiet life with her loving husband Ed (Richard Gere), a wonderful son and a beautiful home, but something is missing. When she is approached by a handsome stranger (Olivier Martinez) while trying to hail a cab, Connie feels the passionate connection she has been lacking. After agreeing to meet with the stranger, she eventually becomes obsessed with him begins a torrid, secret love affair. But, when Ed begins to notice a change in his wife, Connie's selfish actions soon jeopardize her marraige and family's safety. Directed by Adrian Lyne. With Michelle Monaghan. Categories: Drama, Thriller. Year: 2002.

Richard Gere in Unfaithful
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.

Richard Gere in Runaway Bride
Zack Mayo (Richard Gere), a young man with an attitude problem, unexpectedly follows in his father's footsteps and joins the Navy. Deciding to pursue his dream to be a pilot, Mayo immediately butts heads with Sgt. Foley (Louis Gossett Jr.), a tough drill instructor who sees that Mayo might have potential if he wasn't so self-centered. While Foley attempts to whip him into shape, Mayo meets Paula (Debra Winger), a girl who works at a local factory, and must decide what he wants to do with his life. Directed by Taylor Hackford. With David Keith, Robert Loggia and Grace Zabriskie. Categories: Drama, Romance. Year: 1982.

Richard Gere in An Officer and a Gentleman