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    Jesus, Mary and Joey 2005 POSTER

    Jesus, Mary and Joey

    2005

    English

    4.7

    38%

    38%

    Action

    cancer

    Comedy

    faith

    new love

    Romance

    unexpected happiness

    James Quattrochi James Quattrochi Director Dan Lauria Dan Lauria as Father Gino John Capodice John Capodice as Joey Vitello, Sr. Leo Rossi Leo Rossi as Phil Jordan Robert Costanzo Robert Costanzo as Rocco
    Twenty-something and aimless, Joey Vitello still lives at home with his colorful Italian-American family when he is reunited with a childhood schoolmate, Mary O'Callahan. Once mocked as 'Scary Mary' this ugly duckling has blossomed into an irresistible beauty. She's returned to the old neighborhood after an intense bout with cancer. When Joey learns her cure was the result of a miracle, friendship turns to romance as she educates him on the crossroads to the Almighty. Joey challenges his family's faith with his new found revelations and chaos ensues as they all search for a miracle of their own.
    Burn Burn Burn 2015 POSTER

    Burn Burn Burn

    2015

    English

    6.8

    2

    92%

    77%

    Action

    ashes

    cancer

    Comedy

    death

    Drama

    friendship

    road trip

    woman director

    Chanya Button Chanya Button Director Alice Lowe Alice Lowe as Davina Alison Steadman Alison Steadman as Diana Eleanor Matsuura Eleanor Matsuura as Pandora Hannah Arterton Hannah Arterton as Sophie
    Following the death of their friend, two girls in their late twenties embark on a road trip to spread his ashes. Seph and Alex take turns driving. Dan is in the glove compartment, in tupperware, decreasing in volume as the trip progresses.
    Manhattan Undying 2016 POSTER

    Manhattan Undying

    2016

    English

    4.8

    4

    33%

    33%

    Action

    artist

    cancer

    Drama

    Mystery

    painter

    Romance

    serial killer

    Thriller

    vampire

    Babak Payami Babak Payami Director Milton Barnes Milton Barnes as Andrew Christopher Jacot Christopher Jacot as Det. Bradimore Noah Danby Noah Danby as Johnny Sarah Roemer Sarah Roemer as Vivian
    A vampire seeks out an artist to paint her a portrait so that she can see her image for the first time.
    The C Word 2015 POSTER

    The C Word

    2015

    English

    7.5

    100%

    90%

    based on memoir or autobiography

    blogger

    cancer

    Drama

    Tim Kirkby Tim Kirkby Director Susannah Fielding Susannah Fielding as Abigail Michael Maloney Michael Maloney as Ian McFarlane Haydn Gwynne Haydn Gwynne as Jane McFarlane Michael Heath Michael Heath as Wig Man
    The C Word is an adaptation of Lisa Lynch's inspiring and candid book, based on her blog, about her battle with cancer.
    The Jonas Project 2012 POSTER

    The Jonas Project

    2012

    English

    5.1

    1

    Action

    cancer

    Drama

    Brian Skiba Brian Skiba Director John Savage John Savage as Calvin Kabral William Katt William Katt as Dean Taylor Kirk Griffith Kirk Griffith as John Bowers Dean Cain Dean Cain as Trey
    The story of two childhood friends who have grown apart and are suddenly thrust back into each others lives when a parent develops cancer. They join forces to find the cure but soon realize their lives are danger if they expose the truth.
    One-Two-Three Now! 2016 POSTER

    One-Two-Three Now!

    2016

    Danish

    6.0

    4

    Action

    based on young adult novel

    cancer

    death

    Drama

    Romance

    teenage love

    Barbara Topsøe-Rothenborg Barbara Topsøe-Rothenborg Director Clara Rosager Clara Rosager as Cecilie Pernille Trojgaard Pernille Trojgaard as Dame på balkon Laura Bach Laura Bach as Marianne Rasmus Hammerich Rasmus Hammerich as Træner Harve
    Jeppe falls for a mysterious girl from school, but their relationship is on borrowed time.
    Brian's Song 1971 POSTER

    Brian's Song

    1971

    English

    7.5

    10

    85%

    82%

    american football

    Biography

    cancer

    Drama

    friendship

    Sport

    sports

    terminal illness

    tv movie

    Buzz Kulik Buzz Kulik Director James Caan James Caan as Brian Piccolo Jack Warden Jack Warden as Coach Halas David Huddleston David Huddleston as Ed McCaskey Billy Dee Williams Billy Dee Williams as Gale Sayers
    Based on the real-life relationship between teammates Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers and the bond established when Piccolo discovers that he is dying.
    Nothing to Laugh About 2021 POSTER

    Nothing to Laugh About

    2021

    Norwegian

    7.3

    9

    Action

    cancer

    Comedy

    Drama

    stand-up comedy

    Petter Næss Petter Næss Director Ylva Bjørkaas Thedin Ylva Bjørkaas Thedin as Anja Tommy Karlsen Tommy Karlsen as Heckler Ravdeep Singh Bajwa Ravdeep Singh Bajwa as Lege Jan Gunnar Røise Jan Gunnar Røise as Spesialist
    Kasper Berntsen is a successful stand-up comedian, who has everything he could wish for. One day everything changes. He learns that he has a serious illness, and his girlfriend puts an end to it.
    Trucker 2008 POSTER

    Trucker

    2008

    English

    6.5

    8

    58%

    58%

    Action

    baseball

    california

    cancer

    dancing

    Drama

    resistance

    sadness

    James Mottern James Mottern Director Michelle Monaghan Michelle Monaghan as Diane Ford Benjamin Bratt Benjamin Bratt as Len Bonner Jimmy Bennett Jimmy Bennett as Peter Nathan Fillion Nathan Fillion as Runner
    Loner Diane Ford is a truck driver with an 11-year-old son, Peter, whom she never sees, and that's fine with her. But, when Peter's father, Len, falls ill, he asks Diane to take care of their son for a while. Eventually, Diane reluctantly agrees, but she quickly realizes that caring for a child interferes with her independent lifestyle - and Peter isn't all that thrilled with the arrangement, either.
    Go Away Mr. Tumor 2015 POSTER

    Go Away Mr. Tumor

    2015

    Chinese

    6.5

    3

    80%

    80%

    Action

    cancer

    Comedy

    Romance

    Yan Han Yan Han Director Li Qin Li Qin as Cheater Daniel Wu Daniel Wu as Dr. Liang Teng Shen Teng Shen as Ex-boyfriend Jinchen Li Jinchen Li as Mao Dou
    A young woman begins to live life to the fullest when she receives a diagnosis of cancer.
    The Book of Henry 2017 POSTER

    The Book of Henry

    2017

    English

    6.6

    117

    21%

    63%

    Action

    boy genius

    cancer

    child abuse

    Crime

    Drama

    parent child relationship

    single mother

    suicide

    Thriller

    Colin Trevorrow Colin Trevorrow Director Dean Norris Dean Norris as Glenn Sickleman Bobby Moynihan Bobby Moynihan as John Jacob Tremblay Jacob Tremblay as Peter Carpenter Tonya Pinkins Tonya Pinkins as Principal Wilder
    Susan, a single mother of two, works as a waitress in a small town. Her son, Henry, is an 11-year-old genius who not only manages the family finances but acts as emotional support for his mother and younger brother. When Henry discovers that the girl next door has a terrible secret, he implores Susan to take matters into her own hands.
    Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed 2021 POSTER

    Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed

    2021

    English

    6.9

    6

    79%

    72%

    Action

    artist

    bob ross

    business ethics

    cancer

    Documentary

    lawsuit

    painter

    Joshua Rofé Joshua Rofé Director Joan Rivers Joan Rivers as Self Alicia Vikander Alicia Vikander as Self Kathie Lee Gifford Kathie Lee Gifford as Self - Co-Host, Live with Regis and Kathie Lee Regis Philbin Regis Philbin as Self - Co-Host, Live with Regis and Kathie Lee
    Bob Ross brought joy to millions as the world's most famous art instructor. But a battle for his business empire cast a shadow over his happy trees.
    Funny People 2009 POSTER

    Funny People

    2009

    English

    6.3

    77

    69%

    48%

    Action

    cancer

    comedian

    Comedy

    Drama

    male friendship

    Judd Apatow Judd Apatow Director Aubrey Plaza Aubrey Plaza as Daisy Danby Charles Fleischer Charles Fleischer as Himself Ben Stiller Ben Stiller as Himself - Opening Video Prank Susan Krebs Susan Krebs as Mildred
    Famous and wealthy funnyman George Simmons doesn't give much thought to how he treats people until a doctor delivers stunning health news, forcing George to reevaluate his priorities with a little help from aspiring stand-up comic Ira.
    Dear Friends 2007 POSTER

    Dear Friends

    2007

    Japanese

    6.6

    4

    cancer

    Drama

    friendship

    hospital

    hospitalization

    illness

    Kazuyuki Morosawa Kazuyuki Morosawa Director Maho Nonami Maho Nonami as Masaki Nishina Masaki Nishina as Bartender Yuika Motokariya Yuika Motokariya as Maki Keiko Kitagawa Keiko Kitagawa as Rina
    Rina is the it girl. She is thin, has long hair, is flaunting and dresses attractively. Every man wants to be with her and every woman wants to be like her. She also happens to be self-absorbed, mean and nasty.
    12 Days with God 2019 POSTER

    12 Days with God

    2019

    English

    5.5

    Action

    based on true story

    cancer

    christian

    Drama

    faith

    god

    hospital

    John Ginty John Ginty Director Daniel Rayome Daniel Rayome as Charity event attendee Jody Pucello Jody Pucello as Dr. Damien Gordon Allen Wall Allen Wall as Surgeon Sonia Conlin Sonia Conlin as Waitress
    A man puts his faith in God when complications arise from two surgeries to remove a cancerous growth from behind his eye.
    Miss You Already 2015 POSTER

    Miss You Already

    2015

    English

    6.8

    52

    71%

    68%

    Action

    best friend

    cancer

    Comedy

    Drama

    female friendship

    friendship

    love

    pregnancy

    Romance

    Catherine Hardwicke Catherine Hardwicke Director Drew Barrymore Drew Barrymore as Jess Toni Collette Toni Collette as Milly Jacqueline Bisset Jacqueline Bisset as Miranda Tony Denham Tony Denham as Taxi Driver
    The friendship between two life-long girlfriends is put to the test when one starts a family and the other falls ill.
    Kiss and Cry 2017 POSTER

    Kiss and Cry

    2017

    English

    6.7

    1

    Action

    Biography

    cancer

    Comedy

    Drama

    Family

    figure skating

    Music

    Romance

    Sport

    teenage girl

    woman director

    Sean Cisterna Sean Cisterna Director Sarah Fisher Sarah Fisher as Carley Allison Marie Dame Marie Dame as Doctor Michelle Mylett Michelle Mylett as Gift Shop Employee Julia Tomasone Julia Tomasone as Samantha Allison
    A romantic drama based on the story of Carley Allison, a promising 18 year old figure skater and singer who made medical history in her fight against a rare 1 in 3.5 billion type of sarcoma.
    Noble Intentions 2022 POSTER

    Noble Intentions

    2022

    English

    4.6

    5

    96%

    96%

    Action

    cancer

    coming of age

    Crime

    crime boss

    detroit, michigan

    Drama

    drug crime

    intention

    James C. Turner James C. Turner Director Daniel Hall Daniel Hall as Dabs Lisa Thomas Lisa Thomas as Dr. Turner Aaron D. Spears Aaron D. Spears as Mr. Green Obba Babatundé Obba Babatundé as Pastor Stevens
    A teenage boy reluctantly turns to the streets to earn $6,000 a month for his mother's cancer medicine and quickly discovers that street money does not come easy. When an old family friend makes him a syndicate boss, jealousy and greed immediately turn his friends against him. With pressure mounting from all sides, he must choose between saving his mother’s life and saving his own.
    Sunshine 1973 POSTER

    Sunshine

    1973

    English

    7.8

    2

    Action

    biography

    Biography

    cancer

    Drama

    Joseph Sargent Joseph Sargent Director Noble Willingham Noble Willingham as Bartender James Hong James Hong as Dr. Wilde Cristina Raines Cristina Raines as Kate Hayden Meg Foster Meg Foster as Nora
    A young woman living in the woods with her husband, a struggling musician, and her young daughter, discovers she has terminal cancer. She begins to tape-record a journal of the time she has left so her daughter will know something of her when she grows up.
    The Boyfriend School 1990 POSTER

    The Boyfriend School

    1990

    English

    5.7

    10

    biker

    cancer

    Comedy

    journalist

    revenge

    Romance

    south carolina

    training

    Malcolm Mowbray Malcolm Mowbray Director Caroline Lund Caroline Lund as Annabelle Ron Orbach Ron Orbach as Bobbi Mädchen Amick Mädchen Amick as Mandy Kyle MacLachlan Kyle MacLachlan as Trout
    Gus is a fat cartoonist that recently won a battle against cancer, which explains his baldness. But he is also lonely. Therefore, his caring sister tries to set him up with suitable woman. But to do so, she must turn him into an irresistible man. When he falls in love with Emily, Gus takes the identity of a mysterious biker from New Zealand.
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