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An ensemble comedy that reflects the day-to-day, not without drama, of a group of friends of different ages from a small southern town. The protagonist, Shelby Eatenton (Julia Roberts), is a very precarious young diabetic who has just married and has been advised by doctors not to have children.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

During World War II, when men were absent from baseball, a female league was formed to keep the sport alive. Dottie and Mae were players who sought to prove themselves as capable as men. They faced challenges, particularly from their sarcastic and alcoholic coach, Jimmy.

Genres: Drama, Comedy

Rocky Balboa, a boxer from Philadelphia, becomes famous after almost defeating heavyweight champion Apollo Creed. However, his limited education and lack of sophistication make it difficult for him to secure advertising deals. To support his pregnant wife Adrian and due to financial constraints, Rocky agrees to a rematch with Creed.

Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama

A diverse group of people who have escaped a plague, try to save their lives by taking refuge in a shopping mall. They must learn not only to protect themselves from the hordes of zombies, but to live together.

Genres: Drama, Comedy

Jerry Maguire, a successful sports agent, has a change of heart and prioritizes people over money. He is fired and ostracized by his colleagues, leading him to rebuild his career from scratch with only one client and a single mother as his secretary.

Genres: Romance, Drama

The text is about a pilot named Whip Whitaker who becomes a national hero after making an emergency landing. However, during the investigation, it is discovered that he had alcohol in his system at the time of the incident.

Genres: Thriller, Drama

Set in Los Angeles during the 70s. Detective Holland March and the Born for salary Jackson Healy (Russell Crowe) are forced to collaborate to solve several cases: the disappearance of a young woman, the death of a porn star and a criminal conspiracy that reaches the high spheres.

Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller

"The hand of God" is a film by Paolo Sorrentino that tells the story of Fabietto Schisa in 1980s Naples. It includes surprises like Diego Maradona's appearance and unexpected tragedies, intertwining joy and misfortune. It explores destiny, family, sports, cinema, love, and loss. Sorrentino reflects on his personal history through this tale.

Genre: Drama

After being fired, professional basketball scout Stanley Sugerman accidentally discovers Spanish amateur basketball player Bo Cruz. Driven by a new purpose, Stanley makes it his mission to prepare Bo for the NBA.

Genres: Drama, Comedy, Sport

Buster Moon, an optimist, sneaks his small troupe into a high-stakes audition after a scout dismisses them. A fib about knowing reclusive rock legend Clay Calloway forces them to find and persuade him to join their show, racing against time, scarce resources, and doubt.

Genres: Family, Children, Musical, Comedy, Musical

The text describes Queen Victoria's early life, ascent to the throne at a young age, and her legendary love story with Prince Albert. Despite facing a struggle for power, Victoria becomes the Queen of England in 1837 and reigns for over 60 years.

Genres: Romance, Drama

Malcolm survives in a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles while applying to colleges, conducting academic interviews, and preparing for selectivity, but a well-timed invitation to a clandestine party leads him and his friends on an adventure they never imagined.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

The Westons live in a large mansion outside of Pawhuska, Oklahoma. The father's disappearance under strange circumstances brings the family together and all their miseries come to light. Film adaptation of the Tony-winning work of the same name, which in turn adapts a 2008 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Maggie is an estranged mother who moves to Brooklyn with her 12-year-old son, Oliver. She has no choice but to leave Oliver in the care of her new neighbor, Vincent, a grumpy retiree who loves drinking and gambling. Soon, a peculiar friendship blossoms between them.

Genres: Drama, Comedy

This text summarizes the second part of a Vietnam trilogy inspired by Ron Kovic's autobiography. It tells the story of a young man who volunteers to go to war, believing it is the best way to show his love for his country. However, his perspective shifts dramatically when he returns as a disabled war veteran attending a dilapidated hospital.

Genres: Drama, Biography

He tells the real story of Louis Zamperini, a young man who, after participating in the 1936 Olympic Games, enlisted in the United States Air Forces to fight in World War II (1939-1945). When the bomber in which he fought crashed in the middle of the Pacific, he was navigated to drift until he was captured by the Japanese.

Genres: Drama, Action/Adventure

An FBI investigator specialized in analyzing the mind and behavior of serial killers is forced to resort to Hannibal Lecter, who was sent to jail, to help him in the case of a family killer.

Genres: Crime, Thriller, Drama, Mystery

A flight attendant and her boyfriend must rob a cache of diamonds to clear an old debt, but the plan goes into chaos when the plane is hijacked.

Genres: Drama, Thriller

Late-1960s Belfast: coming-of-age Buddy watches his working-class family confront rising sectarian violence, economic strain and cultural upheaval. Comforted by his parents and grandparents, he dreams of escape while witnessing lost innocence and the painful choice to stay or leave.

Genre: Drama

Warren Schmidt, an Omaha actuary grieving his wife's sudden death, leaves in their motorhome to confront his estranged daughter's fiancé. On a cross-country trip and through letters with a sponsored Tanzanian orphan, he faces his past, uncovers marital truths, and rediscovers purpose.

Genres: Drama, Comedy, Independent