For more than 25 years, Dateline has brought viewers investigations into some of biggest mysteries in America. This entry in the franchise takes a second look at some of the most mysterious cases of recent history. It explores the stories through firsthand accounts told by people who are close to the crime, including investigators who dedicated their time to the cases and family members who are still trying to confront the tragedies that befell their loved ones.
The vampire Count Dracula comes to England to seduce his barrister Jonathan Harker's fiancée Mina Murray and inflict havoc in the foreign land. Dracula has a long history of battles, renouncing God, and seeking revenge. Jonathan goes missing, and Mina's friend Lucy starts displaying strange symptoms. Van Helsing, a specialist in supernatural forces, realizes that Lucy has become a vampire. With the help of Mina and her friends, they set out to destroy Dracula and save Mina from his clutches.
Mary, a lonely eight-year-old girl from Melbourne, becomes pen pals with Max, a severely obese man from New York. Together, they navigate their respective challenges, find solace in their friendship, and learn valuable life lessons.
A high school student named Sam is forced to live with her stepmother and stepsisters after her father passes away. Despite the challenges, Sam dreams of going to Princeton University and finds solace in her correspondence with a secret admirer. With the help of her friends and a little bit of magic, Sam navigates teenage romance, standing up for herself, and believing in her dreams.
In Platoon, Chris Taylor, a young American soldier, joins the infantry in Vietnam and is torn between two sergeants - one good and one evil. As he witnesses the brutality of war, he begins to question the mission and the nature of man in conflict.
In 1940s Budapest, two employees at a small gift shop are constantly at odds with each other, unaware that they are each other's anonymous pen pals who have fallen in love. As Christmas approaches, their identities are revealed and they must confront their true feelings.
Davis (Jake Gyllenhaal), a successful private equity fund partner, struggles after losing his wife in a tragic car crash. Despite pressure from his father-in-law, Phil (Chris Cooper), to pull it together, Davis continues to unravel. What starts as a complaint letter to a vending machine company turns into a series of letters revealing startling personal admissions. Davis' letters catch the attention of customer service rep, Karen (Naomi Watts), and, amidst emotional and financial burdens of her own, the two form an unlikely connection. With the help of Karen and her son Chris (Judah Lewis), Davis starts to rebuild, beginning with the demolition of the life he once knew.
After returning from World War II, a young soldier meets a pregnant woman on a bus and agrees to pretend to be her husband to help her avoid embarrassment. As they spend time together on her family's vineyard, they fall in love and confront the challenges of the post-war era.
Il Mare (2000) is a romantic fantasy film about a house on stilts by the sea. Eun-joo, an architecture student living in 1999, leaves a Christmas card in the mailbox of the beach house before moving out. Sung-hyun, an eccentric man who is a radio performer, receives the card in 1997. A magical mailbox connects them, enabling Eun-joo and Sung-hyun to communicate with each other despite living in different timeframes. As they exchange letters, they fall in love and try to change the course of their lives. The movie explores themes of love, friendship, and the power of connection.
Annie starts a romantic correspondence with a rockstar, while dealing with her long-term relationship with his obsessed fan boyfriend.
In the wake of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre that took the lives of 20 first graders and their teachers, local clergymen Father Bob Weiss receives a letter from a fellow priest in Dunblane, Scotland, whose community suffered an eerily similar fate in 1996. From across the Atlantic, the two priests forge a poignant bond through the shared experience of trauma and healing.
Mansfield Park is a period drama based on a novel. It tells the story of a young woman, Fanny Price, who is sent to live with her wealthy relatives in a country estate. Fanny faces challenges of class distinction, unspoken love, and societal expectations. She learns to navigate the complexities of relationships and discovers her own independent spirit.
Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam is a documentary film that tells the story of the Vietnam War through letters written by American soldiers. The film includes live-action footage, reenactments, photographs, and newsreel footage.
A writer in New York develops a close relationship with a bookseller in London through letters, sparking a lifelong friendship.
Beaches tells the story of CC Bloom and Hillary Whitney, two very different women who meet as children and become lifelong friends. They support each other through various ups and downs, including career success, romantic entanglements, and personal tragedies. Despite their differences, their friendship remains strong until the end.
Shadowlands is a movie based on the true story of the love affair between esteemed author C.S. Lewis and American poet Joy Davidman. The film explores their blossoming relationship, which is tested when Joy is diagnosed with terminal cancer. It delves into themes of love, loss, faith, and the power of literature.
One Million Yen Girl follows the story of a young woman who decides to leave her hometown and start a new life. She moves from place to place, working part-time jobs to make a living. Throughout her journey, she learns valuable life lessons and discovers her true self. The movie explores themes of independence, self-discovery, and personal growth.
Kanno is a Yakuza. He had to kill Matsuoka who betrayed their boss. Kanno knew Matsuoka had a 3-year-old daughter named Youko. Before he gave himself to the police, he asked his trusted man to take care of her. While in prison, Kanno kept sending letters to Youko, disguising as an uncle in Brazil. 15 years later, Kanno is released. He is determined to live legitimately, however the Yakuza has not forgotten his wicked deed!
Weiner is a documentary that follows the political career and scandal of Anthony Weiner, a former congressman of New York City. The film explores his campaign for the mayor of New York City in 2013, which was plagued by the scandal of his sexting scandal and subsequent resignation from Congress.
A story filled with love, deceit, and betrayal as a group of sophisticated individuals engage in manipulative mind games and seduction in 18th-century France.