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    The Hypnotist 2012 POSTER

    The Hypnotist

    2012

    Swedish

    5.6

    1

    29%

    29%

    Action

    broken ice

    Crime

    Drama

    hypnotist

    hypnotize

    psychologist

    Thriller

    trauma

    Lasse Hallström Lasse Hallström Director Helena Af Sandeberg Helena Af Sandeberg as Daniella Mikael Persbrandt Mikael Persbrandt as Erik Maria Bark Eva Melander Eva Melander as Magdalena Lena Olin Lena Olin as Simone Bark
    After a young woman and her parents are murdered by a killer determined to wipe out the entire family, Detective Inspector Joona Linna works with a psychiatrist to hypnotize the son who narrowly escaped death in order to find the one surviving daughter before the murderer does.
    The Rooster 1981 POSTER

    The Rooster

    1981

    Swedish

    5.9

    1

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Comedy

    factory

    hotel room

    Romance

    sweden

    textile industry

    world war ii

    Lasse Hallström Lasse Hallström Director Pernilla August Pernilla August as Åsa Eriksson Magnus Härenstam Magnus Härenstam as Cederqvist Tage Danielsson Tage Danielsson as Cyclist Ing-Marie Carlsson Ing-Marie Carlsson as Karin Petrén
    In 1944, Cederqvist comes to a small cloth factory to see how the all-women employees can work more efficiently. At the beginning he is greeted with suspicion and his efforts at courting the young ladies are futile. But as soon as he buys himself a car it becomes much easier, especially since he has the power to relocate people to an easier line of work. Plot by Mattias Thuresson.
    A Guy and a Gal 1975 POSTER

    A Guy and a Gal

    1975

    Swedish

    5.7

    1

    Action

    Comedy

    Romance

    Lasse Hallström Lasse Hallström Director Christer Jonsson Christer Jonsson as Bosse Mariann Rudberg Mariann Rudberg as Lena Magnus Härenstam Magnus Härenstam as Party Guest Marvin Yxner Marvin Yxner as Party Guest
    Hypochondriac Lasse has finished his education but has trouble finding a job, instead he goes out trying to pick up girls. One morning he meets Lena in the stairwell.
    The Hundred-Foot Journey 2014 POSTER

    The Hundred-Foot Journey

    2014

    English

    7.3

    48

    69%

    81%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Comedy

    Drama

    family

    france

    french cuisine

    gastronomia

    restaurant

    Lasse Hallström Lasse Hallström Director Hélène Cardona Hélène Cardona as French Food Critic Clément Sibony Clément Sibony as Jean-Pierre Helen Mirren Helen Mirren as Madame Mallory Farzana Dua Elahe Farzana Dua Elahe as Mahira
    A story centered around an Indian family who moves to France and opens a restaurant across the street from a Michelin-starred French restaurant.
    Something to Talk About 1995 POSTER

    Something to Talk About

    1995

    English

    5.8

    17

    33%

    52%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Comedy

    Drama

    family

    horse

    Romance

    savannah georgia

    Lasse Hallström Lasse Hallström Director Dennis Quaid Dennis Quaid as Eddie Bichon Julia Roberts Julia Roberts as Grace King Bichon David Huddleston David Huddleston as Jack 'Mad Dog' Pierce Robert Duvall Robert Duvall as Wyly King
    Grace King Bichon, who is managing her father's riding-stable, discovers that her husband Eddie is deceiving her with another woman. After confronting him in the middle of the night on the streets of their small home town, she decides to stay at her sister Emma Rae's house for a while to make up her mind. Breaking out of her everyday life, she starts to question the authority of everyone.
    ABBA: The Movie 1977 POSTER

    ABBA: The Movie

    1977

    English

    6.5

    15

    68%

    68%

    Comedy

    concert film

    Documentary

    Drama

    international relations

    Music

    music documentary

    music tour

    pop band

    pop music

    Lasse Hallström Lasse Hallström Director Robert Hughes Robert Hughes as Ashley Wallace, the disc Jockey Frances Matthews Frances Matthews as Featured Fan Getty Kaspers Getty Kaspers as Self Lena Andersson Lena Andersson as Vocal backing group
    A radio DJ in pursuit of an exclusive interview follows ABBA during their mega-successful tour of Australia.
    Once Around 1991 POSTER

    Once Around

    1991

    English

    6.5

    7

    70%

    73%

    Action

    boston, massachusetts

    Comedy

    Drama

    italian american

    Romance

    romantic comedy

    romcom

    Lasse Hallström Lasse Hallström Director Laura San Giacomo Laura San Giacomo as Jan Bella Danny Aiello Danny Aiello as Joe Bella Holly Hunter Holly Hunter as Renata Bella Richard Dreyfuss Richard Dreyfuss as Sam Sharpe
    Renata Bella feels like a failure at life and career. But when Renata attends a seminar on selling real estate, she finally finds True Love. Sam Sharpe, while a top-notch, successful salesman, is much older than Renata. She is swept away by his excessively flamboyant style and irrepressible nature. The very traits she finds romantic, however, lead to repeated conflict with her family, especially her beloved father Joe, leaving Renata trapped in the middle.
    My Life as a Dog 1985 POSTER

    My Life as a Dog

    1985

    Swedish

    7.6

    25

    100%

    90%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Comedy

    Drama

    gay interest

    loneliness

    sweden

    uncle

    underdog

    Lasse Hallström Lasse Hallström Director Ing-Marie Carlsson Ing-Marie Carlsson as Berit Christina Carlwind Christina Carlwind as Fru sandberg Lennart Hjulström Lennart Hjulström as konstnären Melinda Kinnaman Melinda Kinnaman as Saga
    A boy, obsessed with comparing himself with those less fortunate, experiences a different life at the home of his aunt and uncle in 1959 Sweden.
    Chocolat 2000 POSTER

    Chocolat

    2000

    English

    7.2

    70

    63%

    83%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    chocolate

    Drama

    france

    parent child relationship

    Romance

    small town

    tradition

    Lasse Hallström Lasse Hallström Director Carrie-Anne Moss Carrie-Anne Moss as Caroline Clairmont João Costa Menezes João Costa Menezes as Gypsy Johnny Depp Johnny Depp as Roux Peter Stormare Peter Stormare as Serge Muscat
    A mother and daughter move to a small French town where they open a chocolate shop. The town, religious and morally strict, is against them, as they represent free-thinking and indulgence. When a group of gypsies arrive by riverboat, the Mayor's prejudices lead to a crisis.
    The Hoax 2006 POSTER

    The Hoax

    2006

    English

    6.6

    5

    85%

    58%

    1970s

    biography

    Biography

    Comedy

    Drama

    fake identity

    flying

    History

    Lasse Hallström Lasse Hallström Director Richard Gere Richard Gere as Clifford Irving Peter McRobbie Peter McRobbie as George Gordon Holmes Myk Watford Myk Watford as Sergent Daniels Stanley Tucci Stanley Tucci as Shelton Fisher
    In what would cause a fantastic media frenzy, Clifford Irving sells his bogus biography of Howard Hughes to a premiere publishing house in the early 1970s.
    An Unfinished Life 2005 POSTER

    An Unfinished Life

    2005

    English

    7.0

    47

    53%

    68%

    Action

    Adventure

    Drama

    Family

    grandparent grandchild relationship

    loss of loved one

    Romance

    sheriff

    violence against women

    wyoming, usa

    Lasse Hallström Lasse Hallström Director Jason Diablo Jason Diablo as Customer #1 Robert Redford Robert Redford as Einar Gilkyson Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman as Mitch Bradley Byron Lucas Byron Lucas as Motorcycle Rider
    Stoic and heartbroken, Einar Gilkyson quietly lives in the rugged Wyoming ranchlands alongside his only trusted friend, Mitch Bradley. One day, the woman he blames for the death of his only son arrives at his door broke, desperate and with a granddaughter he's never known. But even as buried anger and accusations resurface, the way is opened for unexpected connection, adventure and forgiveness.
    The Children of Noisy Village 1986 POSTER

    The Children of Noisy Village

    1986

    Swedish

    6.7

    3

    Family

    Lasse Hallström Lasse Hallström Director Peter Dywik Peter Dywik as Drängen Oskar Sigfrid Eriksson Sigfrid Eriksson as Farfar Sören Petersson Sören Petersson as Norrgårds-Erik Ann-Sofie Knape Ann-Sofie Knape as Norrgårds-Greta
    The story of the children who live in Bullerbyn, Sweden, through the spring and summer months.
    Hilma 2022 POSTER

    Hilma

    2022

    Swedish

    6.0

    6

    67%

    89%

    Biography

    Drama

    female painter

    Lasse Hallström Lasse Hallström Director Jens Hultén Jens Hultén as Hilma's Father Lena Olin Lena Olin as Older Hilma Tom Wlaschiha Tom Wlaschiha as Rudolf Steiner Maeve Dermody Maeve Dermody as Sigrid
    Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) is an important part of art history and one of the first ever painters of abstract art. However, unlike the work of many of her peers at the time hers was misunderstood and neglected until long after her death. This is a story about Hilma and the circumstances which made her paintings possible. The film picks up during her early life and ends today; when her art connects with people of all religions and cultures. Just as she intended.
    A Dog's Purpose 2017 POSTER

    A Dog's Purpose

    2017

    English

    7.3

    341

    35%

    74%

    Action

    Adventure

    based on novel or book

    Comedy

    dog

    Drama

    Family

    Fantasy

    human animal relationship

    pets

    reincarnation

    Lasse Hallström Lasse Hallström Director Dennis Quaid Dennis Quaid as Adult Ethan Kelly-Ruth Mercier Kelly-Ruth Mercier as Atlanta Vet Josh Gad Josh Gad as Bailey / Buddy / Tino / Ellie Britt Robertson Britt Robertson as Teen Hannah
    A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.
    Hachi: A Dog's Tale 2009 POSTER

    Hachi: A Dog's Tale

    2009

    English

    8.1

    280

    64%

    85%

    Action

    Biography

    Drama

    Family

    family relationships

    friends

    friendship

    human animal relationship

    loyalty

    pet

    Lasse Hallström Lasse Hallström Director Joan Allen Joan Allen as Cate Wilson Erick Avari Erick Avari as Jasjeet Davenia McFadden Davenia McFadden as Mary Anne Richard Gere Richard Gere as Parker Wilson
    A drama based on the true story of a college professor's bond with the abandoned dog he takes into his home.
    More About the Children of Noisy Village 1987 POSTER

    More About the Children of Noisy Village

    1987

    Swedish

    6.7

    3

    christmas

    Family

    sequel

    sweden

    winter

    Lasse Hallström Lasse Hallström Director Peter Dywik Peter Dywik as Drängen Oskar Sigfrid Eriksson Sigfrid Eriksson as Farfar Sören Petersson Sören Petersson as Norrgårds-Erik Ann-Sofie Knape Ann-Sofie Knape as Norrgårds-Greta
    There are only a handful of children living in Bullarby. This film follows their story through the fall and winter, picking up at the moment "The Children of Noisy Village" finishes.
    The Cider House Rules 1999 POSTER

    The Cider House Rules

    1999

    English

    7.4

    52

    72%

    77%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    cigarette

    cigarette smoking

    Drama

    drug addiction

    orphanage

    pregnancy

    Romance

    Lasse Hallström Lasse Hallström Director Charlize Theron Charlize Theron as Candy Kendall Michael Caine Michael Caine as Dr. Wilbur Larch Tobey Maguire Tobey Maguire as Homer Wells Paul Rudd Paul Rudd as Lt. Wally Worthington
    Homer is an orphan who was never adopted, becoming the favorite of orphanage director Dr. Larch. Dr. Larch imparts his full medical knowledge on Homer, who becomes a skilled, albeit unlicensed, physician. But Homer yearns for a self-chosen life outside the orphanage. What will Homer learn about life and love in the cider house? What of the destiny that Dr. Larch has planned for him?
    The Shipping News 2001 POSTER

    The Shipping News

    2001

    English

    6.7

    12

    53%

    61%

    Action

    adultery

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    fishing

    isolation

    kidnapping

    newfoundland and labrador

    Lasse Hallström Lasse Hallström Director Katherine Moennig Katherine Moennig as Grace Moosup Scott Glenn Scott Glenn as Jack Buggit Cate Blanchett Cate Blanchett as Petal Julianne Moore Julianne Moore as Wavey Prowse
    An emotionally-beaten man with his young daughter moves to his ancestral home in Newfoundland to reclaim his life.
    Salmon Fishing in the Yemen 2011 POSTER

    Salmon Fishing in the Yemen

    2011

    English

    6.8

    27

    68%

    64%

    Action

    arab

    bureaucracy

    Comedy

    desert

    Drama

    husband wife relationship

    Romance

    salmon

    yemen

    Lasse Hallström Lasse Hallström Director Catherine Steadman Catherine Steadman as Ashley Ewan McGregor Ewan McGregor as Dr. Alfred Jones Emily Blunt Emily Blunt as Harriet Kristin Scott Thomas Kristin Scott Thomas as Patricia Maxwell
    A fisheries expert is approached by a consultant to help realize a sheik's vision of bringing the sport of fly-fishing to the desert and embarks on an upstream journey of faith and fish to prove the impossible possible.
    What's Eating Gilbert Grape 1993 POSTER

    What's Eating Gilbert Grape

    1993

    English

    7.7

    157

    90%

    89%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    dysfunctional family

    iowa

    mentally disabled

    Romance

    sibling relationship

    widow

    Lasse Hallström Lasse Hallström Director Leonardo DiCaprio Leonardo DiCaprio as Arnie Grape Crispin Glover Crispin Glover as Bobby McBurney Johnny Depp Johnny Depp as Gilbert Grape John C. Reilly John C. Reilly as Tucker Van Dyke
    Gilbert Grape is a small-town young man with a lot of responsibility. Chief among his concerns are his mother, who is so overweight that she can't leave the house, and his mentally impaired younger brother, Arnie, who has a knack for finding trouble. Settled into a job at a grocery store and an ongoing affair with local woman Betty Carver, Gilbert finally has his life shaken up by the free-spirited Becky.
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