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    The Report 2019 POSTER

    The Report

    2019

    English

    7.2

    75

    83%

    82%

    Action

    based on a true story

    Biography

    central intelligence agency (cia)

    cia

    Crime

    Drama

    History

    investigation

    senate

    Thriller

    washington dc, usa

    Scott Z. Burns Scott Z. Burns Director Jennifer Morrison Jennifer Morrison as Caroline Krass Ian Blackman Ian Blackman as Cofer Black Carlos Gómez Carlos Gómez as Jose Rodriguez Victor Slezak Victor Slezak as Senator Jay Rockefeller
    The story of Daniel Jones, lead investigator for the US Senate’s sweeping study into the CIA's Detention and Interrogation Program, which was found to be brutal, immoral and ineffective. With the truth at stake, Jones battled tirelessly to make public what many in power sought to keep hidden.
    Zoo 2017 POSTER

    Zoo

    2017

    English

    12

    88%

    63%

    Action

    Adventure

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    elephant

    Family

    History

    northern ireland

    War

    world war ii

    zoo

    Colin McIvor Colin McIvor Director Damian O'Hare Damian O'Hare as George Hall Ian McElhinney Ian McElhinney as Mr. Shawcross Toby Jones Toby Jones as Security Guard Charlie Art Parkinson Art Parkinson as Tom Hall
    Young Tom and his misfit friends fight to save 'Buster' the baby elephant during the German air raid bombings of Belfast in 1941.
    Heaven Is for Real 2014 POSTER

    Heaven Is for Real

    2014

    English

    49

    52%

    66%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on novel or book

    based on true story

    Biography

    Drama

    faith

    Family

    Fantasy

    heaven

    loss

    Randall Wallace Randall Wallace Director Thomas Haden Church Thomas Haden Church as Jay Wilkins Margo Martindale Margo Martindale as Nancy Rawling Kelly Reilly Kelly Reilly as Sonja Burpo Greg Kinnear Greg Kinnear as Todd Burpo
    The true story of the 4-year old son of a small-town pastor who, during emergency surgery, slips from consciousness and enters heaven. When he awakes, he recounts his experiences on the other side.
    The Death of Stalin 2017 POSTER

    The Death of Stalin

    2017

    English

    7.3

    92

    94%

    79%

    Action

    based on a true story

    chaos

    Comedy

    dictator

    Drama

    dry humour

    History

    russia

    socialism

    War

    Armando Iannucci Armando Iannucci Director Olga Kurylenko Olga Kurylenko as Maria Veniaminovna Yudina Steve Buscemi Steve Buscemi as Nikita Khrushchev Diana Quick Diana Quick as Polina Molotova Rupert Friend Rupert Friend as Vasily
    When dictator Joseph Stalin dies, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to become the next Soviet leader. As they bumble, brawl and back-stab their way to the top, the question remains — just who is running the government?
    Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India 2001 POSTER

    Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

    2001

    Hindi

    8.1

    62

    95%

    93%

    Action

    Adventure

    based on a true story

    countryside

    Drama

    musical

    Musical

    patriotism

    Sport

    sports

    village

    Ashutosh Gowariker Ashutosh Gowariker Director Akhilendra Mishra Akhilendra Mishra as Arjan Aamir Khan Aamir Khan as Bhuvan Rachel Shelley Rachel Shelley as Elizabeth Russell Jeremy Child Jeremy Child as Maj. Cotton
    In 1890s India, an arrogant British commander challenges the harshly taxed residents of Champaner to a high-stakes cricket match.
    Operation Dumbo Drop 1995 POSTER

    Operation Dumbo Drop

    1995

    English

    5.2

    22

    26%

    29%

    Action

    Adventure

    based on a true story

    Comedy

    Drama

    elephant

    Family

    politics

    rescue

    vietnam

    village

    War

    Simon Wincer Simon Wincer Director Ray Liotta Ray Liotta as Capt. T.C. Doyle Marshall Bell Marshall Bell as Col. Pederson Tchéky Karyo Tchéky Karyo as Goddard Corin Nemec Corin Nemec as Sp5 Lawrence Farley
    Five Green Berets stationed in Vietnam in 1968 grudgingly undertake the mission of a lifetime -- to secretly transport an 8,000-pound elephant through 200 miles of rough jungle terrain. High jinks prevail when Capt. Sam Cahill promises the Montagnard villagers of Dak Nhe that he'll replace their prized elephant in time for an important ritual. But for Capt. T.C. Doyle, the mission becomes a jumbo-sized headache!
    Play 2011 POSTER

    Play

    2011

    English

    7.1

    10

    81%

    76%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Drama

    Ruben Östlund Ruben Östlund Director Johan Jonason Johan Jonason as Arg pappa #1 Martin McFaul Martin McFaul as Arg pappa #2 Peggy Johansson Peggy Johansson as Tågvärd Tobias Åkesson Tobias Åkesson as Tågvärd
    In central Gothenburg, Sweden, a group of boys, aged 12-14, robbed other children on about 40 occasions between 2006 and 2008. The thieves used an elaborate scheme called the 'little brother number' or 'brother trick', involving advanced role-play and gang rhetoric rather than physical violence.
    I, Tonya 2017 POSTER

    I, Tonya

    2017

    English

    7.5

    154

    90%

    88%

    Action

    based on a true story

    biography

    Biography

    Comedy

    competition

    Drama

    olympic games

    portland, oregon

    Sport

    sports

    Craig Gillespie Craig Gillespie Director Catherine Dyer Catherine Dyer as CBS Reporter Sebastian Stan Sebastian Stan as Jeff Mckenna Grace Mckenna Grace as Tonya Margot Robbie Margot Robbie as Tonya
    Competitive ice skater Tonya Harding rises amongst the ranks at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, but her future in the sport is thrown into doubt when her ex-husband intervenes.
    Spare Parts 2015 POSTER

    Spare Parts

    2015

    English

    7.2

    39

    58%

    82%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Biography

    Drama

    high school

    high school student

    History

    m.i.t.

    submarine

    Sean McNamara Sean McNamara Director Marisa Tomei Marisa Tomei as Gwen Kolinsky Steven Michael Quezada Steven Michael Quezada as McGarry Jamie Lee Curtis Jamie Lee Curtis as Ms. Karen Lowry Amber Midthunder Amber Midthunder as Nikki
    With the help of their high school's newest teacher, four Hispanic students form a robotics club. Although they have no experience, the youths set their sights on a national robotics contest. With $800 and parts scavenged from old cars, they build a robot and compete against reigning champion MIT. Along the way, the students learn not only how to build a robot but something far more important: how to forge bonds that will last a lifetime.
    The Duchess 2008 POSTER

    The Duchess

    2008

    English

    6.9

    54

    62%

    67%

    Action

    adultery

    based on a true story

    Biography

    Drama

    History

    husband wife relationship

    infidelity

    london, england

    politics

    Romance

    Thriller

    Saul Dibb Saul Dibb Director Hayley Atwell Hayley Atwell as Bess Foster Keira Knightley Keira Knightley as Georgiana Justin Edwards Justin Edwards as Macaroni Ralph Fiennes Ralph Fiennes as The Duke
    A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.
    In the Realm of the Senses 1976 POSTER

    In the Realm of the Senses

    1976

    Japanese

    6.6

    33

    84%

    64%

    Action

    based on a true story

    Drama

    geisha

    japan

    jealousy

    passion

    pornography

    Romance

    Nagisa Ôshima Nagisa Ôshima Director Kyôko Okada Kyôko Okada as Hangyoku / young Geisha) Akiko Koyama Akiko Koyama as Mansaki Geisha Hiroko Fuji Hiroko Fuji as O-Tsune Eiko Matsuda Eiko Matsuda as Sada Abe
    A passionate telling of the story of Sada Abe, a woman whose affair with her master led to an obsessive and ultimately destructive sexual relationship.
    The Mauritanian 2021 POSTER

    The Mauritanian

    2021

    English

    7.5

    116

    75%

    85%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on novel or book

    Biography

    confession

    Crime

    Drama

    falsely accused

    History

    prisoner

    Thriller

    War

    war on terror

    Kevin Macdonald Kevin Macdonald Director Matthew Marsh Matthew Marsh as General Geoffrey Mandel Jodie Foster Jodie Foster as Nancy Hollander Benedict Cumberbatch Benedict Cumberbatch as Stuart Couch Shailene Woodley Shailene Woodley as Teri Duncan
    The true story of the Mauritanian Mohamedou Ould Slahi, who was held at the U.S military's Guantanamo Bay detention center without charges for over a decade and sought help from a defense attorney for his release.
    The Man Standing Next 2020 POSTER

    The Man Standing Next

    2020

    Korean

    7.0

    23

    80%

    100%

    Action

    assassination

    based on a true story

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    History

    military dictator

    paris, france

    Thriller

    washington dc, usa

    Min-ho Woo Min-ho Woo Director Byung-hun Lee Byung-hun Lee as Kim Kyu-Pyeong Do Won Kwak Do Won Kwak as Park Yong-gak Sung-min Lee Sung-min Lee as President Park Jerry Rector Jerry Rector as U.S. Ambassador to Korea
    When the investigation of 'Koreagate' takes place, Park Yong-gak, a former KCIA director who knows everything about the government's operations, heads to the United States in exile.
    Calendar Girls 2003 POSTER

    Calendar Girls

    2003

    English

    6.9

    13

    73%

    67%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Comedy

    Drama

    england

    leukemia

    mannequin

    northern england

    Nigel Cole Nigel Cole Director Celia Imrie Celia Imrie as Celia Helen Mirren Helen Mirren as Chris Matt Malloy Matt Malloy as Hotel Manager Ciarán Hinds Ciarán Hinds as Rod
    Members of a Yorkshire branch of the Women's Institute cause controversy when they pose nude for a charity calendar.
    Plastic 2014 POSTER

    Plastic

    2014

    English

    6.0

    23

    14%

    33%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Comedy

    credit card fraud

    Crime

    diamond heist

    Drama

    Thriller

    Julian Gilbey Julian Gilbey Director Darren Bransford Darren Bransford as Courier Will Poulter Will Poulter as Fordy Ed Speleers Ed Speleers as Sam Alfie Allen Alfie Allen as Yatesey
    Sam and Fordy run a credit card fraud scheme, but when they steal from the wrong man, they find themselves threatened by sadistic gangster. They need to raise £5m and pull off a daring diamond heist to clear their debt.
    Saving Mr. Banks 2013 POSTER

    Saving Mr. Banks

    2013

    English

    7.5

    83

    79%

    84%

    Action

    alcoholism

    author

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    biography

    Biography

    Comedy

    Drama

    Family

    History

    Music

    queensland australia

    John Lee Hancock John Lee Hancock Director Ruth Wilson Ruth Wilson as Margaret Goff Emma Thompson Emma Thompson as P.L. Travers Colin Farrell Colin Farrell as Travers Goff Tom Hanks Tom Hanks as Walt Disney
    Author P.L. Travers looks back on her childhood while reluctantly meeting with Walt Disney, who seeks to adapt her Mary Poppins books for the big screen.
    Detroit 2017 POSTER

    Detroit

    2017

    English

    138

    82%

    79%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    beating

    church choir

    Crime

    Drama

    fire

    History

    police brutality

    Thriller

    Kathryn Bigelow Kathryn Bigelow Director John Krasinski John Krasinski as Attorney Auerbach Gbenga Akinnagbe Gbenga Akinnagbe as Aubrey Pollard Sr. Will Poulter Will Poulter as Krauss Samira Wiley Samira Wiley as Vanessa
    A police raid in Detroit in 1967 results in one of the largest citizens' uprisings in the history of the United States.
    Hope 2013 POSTER

    Hope

    2013

    Korean

    8.2

    36

    96%

    96%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    child abuse

    Drama

    hope

    sexual assault

    south korea

    Joon-ik Lee Joon-ik Lee Director Kyung-gu Sol Kyung-gu Sol as Dong-hoon Hae-suk Kim Hae-suk Kim as Jeong-sook Ji-won Uhm Ji-won Uhm as Mi-hee Yoon Jong-goo Yoon Jong-goo as Mr. Kim
    After 8-year-old So-won narrowly survives a brutal sexual assault, her family labors to help her heal while coping with their own rage and grief.
    The Golden Glove 2019 POSTER

    The Golden Glove

    2019

    German

    6.7

    17

    54%

    70%

    1970s

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on novel or book

    based on true story

    Crime

    Drama

    History

    Horror

    prostitute

    red-light district

    Thriller

    Fatih Akin Fatih Akin Director Max Hopp Max Hopp as Erich Denningsen Katja Studt Katja Studt as Helga Denningsen Heinz Strunk Heinz Strunk as Kriegsveteran Jusuf Umeri Jusuf Umeri as Special Extra
    A serial killer strikes fear in the hearts of residents of Hamburg during the early 1970s.
    The Great Escape 1963 POSTER

    The Great Escape

    1963

    English

    8.2

    154

    94%

    95%

    Action

    Adventure

    based on a true story

    Drama

    epic

    History

    prison

    prisoner

    swastika

    Thriller

    uniform

    War

    John Sturges John Sturges Director Nigel Stock Nigel Stock as Cavendish 'The Surveyor' Charles Bronson Charles Bronson as Danny 'Tunnel King' Steve McQueen Steve McQueen as Hilts 'The Cooler King' Gordon Jackson Gordon Jackson as MacDonald 'Intelligence'
    The Nazis, exasperated at the number of escapes from their prison camps by a relatively small number of Allied prisoners, relocate them to a high-security 'escape-proof' camp to sit out the remainder of the war. Undaunted, the prisoners plan one of the most ambitious escape attempts of World War II. Based on a true story.
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