Transporter Frank Martin, now in Miami, becomes a temporary chauffeur for the wealthy Billings family. When the young son of a powerful USA official is kidnapped, Frank is suspected and must navigate a dangerous mission to save the boy's life. With the help of his detective friend Tarconi, Frank uncovers a plot involving deadly viruses and a criminal organization. Through thrilling car chases, hand-to-hand combat, and high-speed action, Frank risks everything to bring the boy home safely.
Gandhi, a lawyer, leads the Indian revolts against British rule using nonviolent protest. He fights for the rights of Indians in South Africa and later returns to India to fight for independence. Despite setbacks, violence, and imprisonment, Gandhi's campaign gains international attention and eventually leads to India's independence. However, the country is divided into India and Pakistan, causing religious tensions and violence. Gandhi spends his last days trying to bring peace and is eventually assassinated.
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Paul Blart, an overprotective mall cop, goes on a vacation in Las Vegas with his daughter. However, he gets caught up in a heist when a gang of thieves plans to steal a valuable art collection from the hotel where he is staying. Paul must use his security guard skills to save the day.
In a real estate office, a group of salesmen are desperate to make sales and win a contest. When the contest takes a dark turn, tensions rise and the office is thrown into chaos. Amidst the chaos, one salesman manages to make a big sale, but soon his success is overshadowed by a robbery and a revelation of betrayal. As the salesmen face the consequences of their actions, they learn the harsh realities of the business world.
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The Visitor follows the story of a lonely university professor who finds a new sense of purpose when he befriends a Syrian immigrant and his family. After a wrongful arrest, Walter meets Tarek, a young immigrant and former drummer, and his mother Zainab, a jewelry-maker. As Walter gets to know the family, he discovers their struggles and helps them navigate the challenges of living in a new country. Through their friendship, the characters find hope, connection, and a renewed sense of identity.
In a world where cats and dogs have been battling for centuries, an eccentric professor creates a formula that turns animals into super soldiers. A young beagle puppy must team up with a brave, self-assured cat to stop an evil cat from creating a serum that will make all humans allergic to dogs.
Into the Storm (2009) is a biographical drama that follows Winston Churchill as he leads the United Kingdom through the tumultuous times of World War II. The movie explores the political negotiations, diplomatic efforts, and military decisions that Churchill had to make to secure victory against the Axis powers. It showcases the challenges faced by the British Prime Minister and his role in shaping history.
Year of the Dragon is a neo-noir crime film set in New York City's Chinatown. The story follows a police detective who becomes caught in a gang war between Chinese and Polish organized crime. As tensions rise, the detective must navigate a world of racism, drug smuggling, and corruption in order to bring down the ruthless drug lord.
The Gendarme in New York follows the story of a French gendarme who travels to New York City for a police conference. However, he becomes caught up in comedic crime situations when he disguises himself as a criminal in order to infiltrate a gang. Along the way, he encounters various challenges such as stowaways, taxi drivers, and psychoanalysis sessions. With a blend of humor and action, this movie showcases the gendarme's adventures in the Big Apple.
In 'The Couch Trip,' a psychiatric patient escapes and impersonates a radio psychiatrist, leading to hilarious chaos. He travels from Illinois to Los Angeles, where he crosses paths with baseball, Hollywood, and an international conference. Along the way, he encounters adultery, psychoanalysis, and a mental breakdown. Will his impersonation be discovered, or will he continue his amusing adventure?
In post-war Germany, a city is terrorized by a serial killer who preys on children. As the police struggle to catch the killer, a widespread manhunt ensues, leading to mass hysteria and an atmosphere of fear. The main suspect is a mentally ill man named Hans Beckert, whose crimes have left the city in anguish. The police and the criminal underworld both launch their own investigations, and a race against time begins to capture the elusive murderer.
Teheran '43 is a thrilling movie that takes place during the Tehran Conference in 1943. It follows a group of agents and world leaders as they navigate the complexities of war, terrorism, and assassination attempts. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, tensions rise and betrayals are uncovered.
An international conference on the future of cyber security held in China's tallest building is interrupted by a group of terrorists taking advantage of the lockdown ahead of the meeting. The only delegate not held by the terrorists Sunny Liu finds herself in the unenviable position of being the lone chance of stopping them. The terrorists think catching a single woman is easy, but they may have underestimated their prey.
Sextette is a campy and spoofy musical comedy set in the 1970s. It follows a famous movie star who embarks on a whirlwind honeymoon filled with outrageous encounters, mafia entanglements, and comedic mishaps.
A woman travels to Paris for a conference but becomes fixated on a man she believes is responsible for her sister's disappearance. As she delves deeper into her obsession, she uncovers dark secrets and questions her own sanity.
Aurora Teagarden is hosting a mystery game party when a real murder takes place. With a list of suspects and a determined killer on the loose, Aurora becomes determined to solve the case before it's too late. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies that puts her own life at risk.
When a group of friends attend a live-action role-playing game in the woods, they accidentally summon a real demon from a book of evil. Chaos ensues as they try to survive and find a way to send the demon back.
Stefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe is a movie based on the true story of the life of Stefan Zweig, a renowned Austrian-Jewish writer. Set in the 1930s and 1940s, the film explores his struggle as a Jewish refugee, his exile from Austria, his time in New York City, and his eventual suicide in Petropolis, Brazil. It portrays his interactions with other famous authors and intellectuals during this turbulent time in history.