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    Reign of Fire 2002 POSTER

    Reign of Fire

    2002

    English

    6.2

    115

    41%

    49%

    Action

    Adventure

    animated map

    castle

    dragon

    evolution

    Fantasy

    fire chief

    london, england

    Sci-Fi

    Thriller

    Rob Bowman Rob Bowman Director Gerard Butler Gerard Butler as Creedy Matthew McConaughey Matthew McConaughey as Denton Van Zan Jack Gleeson Jack Gleeson as Kid Christian Bale Christian Bale as Quinn Abercromby
    In post-apocalyptic England, an American volunteer and a British survivor team up to fight off a brood of fire-breathing dragons seeking to return to global dominance after centuries of rest underground. The Brit -- leading a clan of survivors to hunt down the King of the Dragons -- has much at stake: His mother was killed by a dragon, but his love is still alive.
    A Midsummer Night's Dream 1999 POSTER

    A Midsummer Night's Dream

    1999

    English

    6.4

    23

    67%

    67%

    Action

    Comedy

    fairy

    Fantasy

    lover

    luck

    promise

    puck

    Romance

    shakespearean play

    Michael Hoffman Michael Hoffman Director Christian Bale Christian Bale as Demetrius Sophie Marceau Sophie Marceau as Hippolyta Roger Rees Roger Rees as Peter Quince Gregory Jbara Gregory Jbara as Snug
    The lovely Hermia is to wed Demetrius, but she truly cares for Lysander. Hermia's friend, Helena, is in love with Demetrius, while other romantic entanglements abound in the woods, with married fairy rulers Titania and Oberon toying with various lovers and each other.
    Laurel Canyon 2002 POSTER

    Laurel Canyon

    2002

    English

    6.4

    12

    68%

    52%

    Action

    Drama

    los angeles, california

    older woman younger man relationship

    playing piano

    pot smoking

    single parent

    threesome

    Lisa Cholodenko Lisa Cholodenko Director Kate Beckinsale Kate Beckinsale as Alex Ariel Felix Ariel Felix as Mark Christian Bale Christian Bale as Sam Natascha McElhone Natascha McElhone as Sara
    When an uptight young man and his fiancée move into his libertine mother's house, the resulting clash of life attitudes shakes everyone up.
    Swing Kids 1993 POSTER

    Swing Kids

    1993

    English

    6.8

    11

    56%

    79%

    Action

    anti-nazi resistance

    anti-semitism

    antisemitism

    Drama

    Music

    musical

    suicide

    world war ii

    Thomas Carter Thomas Carter Director Kenneth Branagh Kenneth Branagh as Herr Knopp, Gestapo Jayce Bartok Jayce Bartok as Otto Robert Sean Leonard Robert Sean Leonard as Peter Müller Christian Bale Christian Bale as Thomas Berger
    The story of a close-knit group of young kids in Nazi Germany who listen to banned swing music from the US. Soon dancing and fun leads to more difficult choices as the Nazis begin tightening the grip on Germany. Each member of the group is forced to face some tough choices about right, wrong, and survival.
    The Portrait of a Lady 1996 POSTER

    The Portrait of a Lady

    1996

    English

    6.2

    17

    48%

    51%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    europe

    friendship

    intellectual

    manipulation

    money

    Romance

    Jane Campion Jane Campion Director Viggo Mortensen Viggo Mortensen as Caspar Goodwood Christian Bale Christian Bale as Edward Rosier John Malkovich John Malkovich as Gilbert Osmond Nicole Kidman Nicole Kidman as Isabel Archer
    Ms. Isabel Archer isn't afraid to challenge societal norms. Impressed by her free spirit, her kindhearted cousin writes her into his fatally ill father's will. Suddenly rich and independent, Isabelle ventures into the world, along the way befriending a cynical intellectual and romancing an art enthusiast. However, the advantage of her affluence is called into question when she realizes the extent to which her money colors her relationships.
    Velvet Goldmine 1998 POSTER

    Velvet Goldmine

    1998

    English

    6.9

    21

    64%

    80%

    Action

    bisexuality

    Drama

    glam rock

    great britain

    lgbt

    Music

    narration

    poetry

    Todd Haynes Todd Haynes Director Christian Bale Christian Bale as Arthur Stuart Ewan McGregor Ewan McGregor as Curt Wild Janet McTeer Janet McTeer as Female Narrator Toni Collette Toni Collette as Mandy Slade
    Almost a decade since larger-than-life glam-rock enigma Brian Slade disappeared from public eye, an investigative journalist is on assignment to uncover the truth behind his former idol.
    Shut Up Little Man 2011 POSTER

    Shut Up Little Man

    2011

    English

    6.6

    2

    Action

    audio recording

    Comedy

    Documentary

    Drama

    homophobia

    neighbor

    noisy neighbor

    tape recording  

    Matthew Bate Matthew Bate Director Glenn Shadix Glenn Shadix as Peter Adolf Hitler Adolf Hitler as Self Christian Bale Christian Bale as Self Mike Mitchell Mike Mitchell as Self - Film Director
    In 1987, Eddie Lee Sausage and Mitch Deprey recorded the nightly squabbles of their over-the-top neighbors, homophobic Raymond Huffman and proudly gay Peter Haskett, and the chronicle of the pair's bizarre existence soon took on a life of its own. This darkly funny documentary checks in with former punks Eddie and Mitch, who detail their late-'80s Lower Haight surroundings, and surveys the tapes' influence on an array of underground artists.
    Shaft 2000 POSTER

    Shaft

    2000

    English

    6.0

    88

    67%

    40%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    corruption

    Crime

    drug dealer

    italian american

    new york city

    sibling relationship

    Thriller

    John Singleton John Singleton Director Toni Collette Toni Collette as Diane Palmieri Samuel L. Jackson Samuel L. Jackson as John Shaft Andre Royo Andre Royo as Tattoo Christian Bale Christian Bale as Walter Wade, Jr.
    New York police detective John Shaft arrests Walter Wade Jr. for a racially motivated slaying. But the only eyewitness disappears, and Wade jumps bail for Switzerland. Two years later Wade returns to face trial, confident his money and influence will get him acquitted -- especially since he's paid a drug kingpin to kill the witness.
    All the Little Animals 1998 POSTER

    All the Little Animals

    1998

    English

    6.7

    7

    62%

    77%

    Action

    Adventure

    cornwall, england

    Drama

    elephant carving

    knife

    ladybug

    pajamas

    rabbit's foot

    Thriller

    Jeremy Thomas Jeremy Thomas Director Christian Bale Christian Bale as Bobby Platt James Faulkner James Faulkner as Mr. Stuart Whiteside John Hurt John Hurt as Mr. Summers Amy Robbins Amy Robbins as Valerie Ann Platt, Bobby's Mother
    An emotionally challenged young man named Bobby runs away from home in order to escape his abusive stepfather who has killed his pets. He meets an old man, Mr. Summers, who spends his time traveling and giving burials to animals that have been killed by cars. Bobby, also having an affinity for animals, becomes friends with the old man and aids him in his task.
    Harsh Times 2005 POSTER

    Harsh Times

    2005

    English

    6.8

    55

    48%

    55%

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    drug use

    post traumatic stress disorder

    post-traumatic stress disorder

    post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)

    prostitute

    Thriller

    watching a movie

    David Ayer David Ayer Director J.K. Simmons J.K. Simmons as Agent Richards Christian Bale Christian Bale as Jim Luther Davis Daniel Edward Mora Daniel Edward Mora as Joe Cesar Garcia Cesar Garcia as Listo
    Jim Davis is an ex-Army Ranger who finds himself slipping back into his old life of petty crime after a job offer from the LAPD evaporates. His best friend is pressured by his girlfriend Sylvia to find a job, but Jim is more interested in hanging out and making cash from small heists, while trying to get a law enforcement job so he can marry his Mexican girlfriend.
    Captain Corelli's Mandolin 2001 POSTER

    Captain Corelli's Mandolin

    2001

    English

    5.9

    28

    28%

    50%

    Action

    allies

    Drama

    greek island

    italian army

    italian soldier

    mandolin

    Music

    resistance fighter

    Romance

    War

    John Madden John Madden Director Nicolas Cage Nicolas Cage as Captain Antonio Corelli John Hurt John Hurt as Dr. Iannis Christian Bale Christian Bale as Mandras Penélope Cruz Penélope Cruz as Pelagia
    When a fisherman leaves to fight with the Greek army during World War II, his fiancée falls in love with the local Italian commander.
    Metroland 1997 POSTER

    Metroland

    1997

    English

    6.3

    9

    64%

    54%

    Action

    Comedy

    compromise

    Drama

    liar

    london, england

    nude modeling

    Philip Saville Philip Saville Director Christian Bale Christian Bale as Chris Jonathan Aris Jonathan Aris as Dave Emily Watson Emily Watson as Marion Lucy Speed Lucy Speed as Punk Girl
    In late-1970s suburban London, Chris and Marion have settled into a comfortable yet all-too-predictable middle-class existence. Chris receives an unexpected visit from his free-spirited friend Toni, a reunion that reminds him of a more carefree time in 1960s Paris. Now, with lingering doubts about his marriage bubbling up, Chris must make the choice between revisiting his youthful abandon with Toni or facing the here and now with Marion.
    Empire of the Sun 1987 POSTER

    Empire of the Sun

    1987

    English

    7.7

    110

    77%

    90%

    Action

    atomic bomb

    based on novel or book

    bravery

    Drama

    History

    peasant

    shanghai, china

    stadium

    War

    Steven Spielberg Steven Spielberg Director John Malkovich John Malkovich as Basie Ben Stiller Ben Stiller as Dainty Nigel Havers Nigel Havers as Dr. Rawlins Christian Bale Christian Bale as Jim
    Jamie Graham, a privileged English boy, is living in Shanghai when the Japanese invade and force all foreigners into prison camps. Jamie is captured with an American sailor, who looks out for him while they are in the camp together. Even though he is separated from his parents and in a hostile environment, Jamie maintains his dignity and youthful spirit, providing a beacon of hope for the others held captive with him.
    Treasure Island 1990 POSTER

    Treasure Island

    1990

    English

    7.0

    22

    76%

    76%

    Action

    Adventure

    Crime

    Drama

    island

    mutiny

    ship

    treasure

    treasure hunt

    treasure map

    Fraser Clarke Heston Fraser Clarke Heston Director Julian Glover Julian Glover as Dr. Livesey Pete Postlethwaite Pete Postlethwaite as George Merry Christian Bale Christian Bale as Jim Hawkins James Coyle James Coyle as Morgan
    Young Jim Hawkins, while running the Benbow Inn with his mother, meets Captain Billy Bones, who dies at the inn while it is beseiged by buccaneers led by Blind Pew. Jim and his mother fight off the attackers and discover Billy Bones' treasure map for which the buccaneers had come. Jim agrees to sail on the S.S. Espaniola with Squire Trelawney and Dr. Livesey to find the treasure on a mysterious isiand. Upon arriving at the island, ship's cook and scaliwag Long John Silver leads a mutiny of crew members who want the treasure for themselves. Jim helps the Squire and Espaniola officers to survive the mutiny and fight back against Silver's men, who have taken over the Espaniola.
    Little Women 1994 POSTER

    Little Women

    1994

    English

    7.3

    32

    92%

    84%

    Action

    depression

    desire

    Drama

    Family

    holiday

    parent child relationship

    pregnancy

    Romance

    sister

    Gillian Armstrong Gillian Armstrong Director Eric Stoltz Eric Stoltz as John Brooke Winona Ryder Winona Ryder as Jo March Christian Bale Christian Bale as Laurie Kirsten Dunst Kirsten Dunst as Younger Amy March
    With their father away as a chaplain in the Civil War, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy grow up with their mother in somewhat reduced circumstances. They are a close family who inevitably have their squabbles and tragedies. But the bond holds even when, later, male friends start to become a part of the household.
    The Promise 2016 POSTER

    The Promise

    2016

    English

    90

    51%

    91%

    Action

    Adventure

    artist

    Drama

    genocide

    History

    journalist

    love triangle

    turkey

    War

    world war i

    Terry George Terry George Director Jean Reno Jean Reno as Admiral Fournet Christian Bale Christian Bale as Chris Myers Tom Hollander Tom Hollander as Garin Oscar Isaac Oscar Isaac as Mikael Boghosian
    Set during the last days of the Ottoman Empire, a love triangle develops between Mikael, a brilliant medical student, the beautiful and sophisticated artist Ana, and Chris, a renowned American journalist based in Paris.
    Exodus: Gods and Kings 2014 POSTER

    Exodus: Gods and Kings

    2014

    English

    6.0

    226

    29%

    35%

    13th century bc

    Action

    Adventure

    bible

    Drama

    epic

    Fantasy

    History

    moses

    racism

    slave

    Ridley Scott Ridley Scott Director Hiam Abbass Hiam Abbass as Bithia Christian Bale Christian Bale as Moses João Costa Menezes João Costa Menezes as Moses' Army María Valverde María Valverde as Zipporah
    The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 400,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.
    Werner Herzog: Radical Dreamer 2022 POSTER

    Werner Herzog: Radical Dreamer

    2022

    German

    7.1

    8

    96%

    83%

    Action

    archive footage

    biography

    Biography

    Documentary

    filmmaking

    historical figure

    image maker

    interview

    Thomas von Steinaecker Thomas von Steinaecker Director Nicole Kidman Nicole Kidman as Self Patti Smith Patti Smith as Self Robert Pattinson Robert Pattinson as Self Christian Bale Christian Bale as Self
    With exclusive behind-the-scenes access into Herzog’s everyday life, rare archive material and in-depth interviews with celebrated collaborators – including Christian Bale, Nicole Kidman, and Robert Pattinson, we are given an exciting glimpse into the work and personal life of the iconic artist.
    I'm Not There 2007 POSTER

    I'm Not There

    2007

    English

    32

    76%

    69%

    Action

    advancement

    beatnik

    Biography

    Drama

    john f. kennedy

    Music

    music style

    rock 'n' roll

    success

    Todd Haynes Todd Haynes Director Julianne Moore Julianne Moore as Alice Fabian Christian Bale Christian Bale as Jack / Pastor John Mark Camacho Mark Camacho as Norman Eric Newsome Eric Newsome as Sixties Narrator
    Six actors portray six personas of music legend Bob Dylan in scenes depicting various stages of his life, chronicling his rise from unknown folksinger to international icon and revealing how Dylan constantly reinvented himself.
    3:10 to Yuma 2007 POSTER

    3:10 to Yuma

    2007

    English

    7.6

    180

    89%

    86%

    Action

    Adventure

    chases and races

    Crime

    Drama

    dying and death

    hero

    parent child relationship

    race against time

    saloon

    War

    Western

    James Mangold James Mangold Director Russell Crowe Russell Crowe as Ben Wade Christian Bale Christian Bale as Dan Evans Kevin Durand Kevin Durand as Tucker Logan Lerman Logan Lerman as William Evans
    In Arizona in the late 1800s, infamous outlaw Ben Wade and his vicious gang of thieves and murderers have plagued the Southern Railroad. When Wade is captured, Civil War veteran Dan Evans, struggling to survive on his drought-plagued ranch, volunteers to deliver him alive to the "3:10 to Yuma", a train that will take the killer to trial.
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