Andy Dufresne is wrongly convicted of murdering his wife and her lover. In prison, he forms a friendship with Red and helps fellow inmates. He perseveres through brutality, sexual assault, and corruption. Andy builds a library and launders money for the warden. He is hopeful for his release until his friend Tommy is killed to prevent his testimony. Andy confronts the warden and escapes to freedom.
El Privilegio de Amar is a Mexican telenovela. It was produced by Televisa and broadcast on El Canal de las Estrellas from 27 July 1998 through 26 February 1999. Starring Adela Noriega, René Strickler, Helena Rojo and Andrés García with the participation of leading actor Enrique Rocha and Cynthia Klitbo as the evil Tamara, who is the main villain. The telenovela tells the story of a fashion designer, Luciana, who begins searching for the daughter she abandoned years earlier, unaware the girl is none other than Cristina, a model in Luciana's fashion house who has fallen in love with Luciana's stepson. El Privilegio de Amar is a remake of the 1985 Venezuelan novela, Cristal. The program aired weeknights at 9pm for 31 weeks, for a total of 155 episodes. El Privilegio de Amar is the highest-rated television program in Mexico to date, it registered an average of 34.8 percent of TV audience. The telenovela received TVyNovelas Award for Best Telenovela, in 1999.
Famed Canadian-American leftist documentary filmmaker Leonard Fife was one of sixty thousand draft evaders and deserters who fled to Canada to avoid serving in Vietnam. Now in his late seventies, Fife is dying of cancer in Montreal and has agreed to a final interview in which he is determined to bare all his secrets at last, to demythologize his mythologized life.
Ruyi enters the palace as a consort and has to navigate through the complex dynamics of power, betrayals, and manipulation in order to survive and protect her loved ones.
A immortal goblin, cursed to live forever, finds hope when he meets a high school student who can see ghosts. To end his immortality, the goblin must find and marry a human bride who can pull out the sword from his chest. As they spend time together, they fall in love, but their relationship becomes complicated when the reaper, who is responsible for taking souls to the afterlife, gets involved.
In the wake of a car accident, Michelle wakes up in an underground bunker with Howard, who claims to have saved her from a hostile event on the surface. As time passes, Michelle discovers the true nature of Howard's intentions and forms an unlikely alliance with another bunker occupant, Emmett. Together, they must escape the bunker and confront a world now under alien invasion.
Forever Knight follows the life of Nick Knight, a vampire who works as a detective in Toronto. Throughout the series, Nick struggles with his immortality and his desire to redeem himself for the crimes he committed as a vampire. He forms a close bond with his partner, detective Donald Schanke, and together they solve crimes while dealing with the supernatural world. The show explores themes of regret, redemption, and the complexities of being a vampire in a human world.
A CIA operative forms a team of mercenaries, the Expendables, to take down a brutal dictator and a rogue CIA agent. Along the way, they encounter betrayal, intense gunfights, and personal demons. The team fights their way through the dictator's compound, overcoming numerous obstacles and enemies, and ultimately saving the day.
Joel Barish is emotionally withdrawn, and Clementine Kruczynski is his dysfunctional free-spirit girlfriend. They are attracted to each other despite their differences. After a fight, Clementine has her memories of their relationship erased. Devastated, Joel decides to have the same procedure but changes his mind. The film takes place in Joel's brain as he tries to preserve his memories while two techies attempt to erase them. The employees of the company performing the procedure have their own entanglements, which affect Joel and Clementine's relationship.
Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella is inspired by a voice he can't ignore to pursue a dream he can hardly believe. Supported by his wife, Ray begins the quest by turning his ordinary cornfield into a place where dreams can come true. Ray hears a voice whispering to him, 'If you build it, he will come.' Despite skepticism and opposition, Ray plows under his cornfield to build a baseball field. Soon after, deceased baseball players from the 1919 Chicago White Sox team appear and play on the field. The field attracts public attention and leads Ray on a journey to find 1960s author Terence Mann and 1920s ballplayer Moonlight Graham. Ray's perseverance pays off as he reconnects with his deceased father and opens the field to the public, fulfilling the prophecy of people coming to watch baseball.
Clannad follows the story of Tomoya Okazaki, a troubled high school student who meets several eccentric girls with their own struggles. As he interacts with them, he begins to grow and learn about friendship, love, and the importance of family.
Benjamin Barry, an advertising executive, competes with two female co-workers for a major campaign. He makes a deal that he can make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days. Andie Anderson, a journalist, is writing a story on how to lose a guy in 10 days as a bet with her boss. With hidden agendas, will either party be able to complete their mission?
After discovering a magical remote that allows him to fast-forward and rewind his life, a workaholic architect learns the importance of love and family. However, when the remote begins to control his choices, he must find a way to regain control before it's too late.
Armed with a super-suit that can shrink and increase his strength, Scott Lang must help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym, execute a plan to save the world. However, he must first navigate the world of heists and superheroes to become the hero he is destined to be.
Seven gunfighters are hired by Mexican peasants to liberate their village from oppressive bandits. A Mexican village is periodically raided for food and supplies by bandits led by Calvera. The village leaders ride to a town to hire gunfighters to defend themselves. They convince Chris, a veteran gunslinger, to help them find men and eventually join them. The group trains the villagers and bonds with them. Calvera and his bandits are driven out of town, but return and take control. The men return and, with the help of the villagers, defeat Calvera and the bandits.
A young couple in a financial crisis is approached by a wealthy billionaire who offers them a large sum of money in exchange for spending one night with the wife. The couple is torn between the financial benefits and the moral implications of the proposal.
In the San Fernando Valley, a group of characters navigate their own personal struggles, including a depressed addict, a dying TV mogul, a sex guru, a former child prodigy, a police officer, and others. As their stories unfold, themes of love, forgiveness, and meaning emerge in a series of interconnected events.
After the suicide of one of their friends, a group of college friends come together for a weekend reunion to mourn and reflect on their past, discovering truths about themselves and their relationships. Nostalgia, regret, and midlife crisis are explored in this ensemble cast comedy-drama.
The Grinch, a grumpy hermit, lives in solitude on Mount Crumpit. He despises the Christmas season and decides to steal all the decorations and presents from the cheerful residents of Whoville. However, his encounter with a little girl and the kindness he witnesses eventually softens his heart and he learns the true meaning of Christmas.
Once Upon a Time in America is a crime drama movie that takes place in New York City during the 1920s and 1960s. It follows the life and death of a group of gangsters and explores the corruption of the mafia. Through a nonlinear timeline, the film delves into themes of regret, lovesickness, and memories. Based on a novel, it depicts the coming-of-age of the protagonists, the rise of organized crime during prohibition, and their eventual downfall. The story explores themes of betrayal, friendship, and loyalty, as well as the impact of violence and power on individuals and society.