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8 Simple Rules... for Dating My Teenage Daughter is a sitcom that follows the life of Paul Hennessy, a loving and overprotective father, as he tries to guide his teenage daughters through the ups and downs of adolescence. With two daughters and one son, Paul finds himself faced with the challenges of young romance, sister-sister relationships, and family dynamics. Set in Detroit, Michigan, this heartwarming series explores the funny and heartfelt moments that arise from the parent-child relationships within the Hennessy family.

When the Joker wreaks havoc on Gotham, Batman must confront his greatest test to fight injustice and protect the city.

In Descendants 3, the teenage children of Disney's most infamous villains return to the Isle of the Lost to recruit a new batch of villainous offspring to join them at Auradon Prep. However, a dark force threatens to destroy everything they love and they must step up to save their world. With the help of their friends and newfound allies, they embark on a quest to defeat the evil force and restore peace.

A matriarchal family runs a taco food truck, navigating between artistic aspirations and daily frustrations while raising a member's daughter.

The First Order is plotting to seize military control of the galaxy, while the Resistance fights back. Rey seeks out Luke Skywalker for help, while Finn, Poe, and Leia face challenges and make sacrifices in their fight against the dark side. With shocking revelations, epic battles, and the ultimate sacrifice, the story unfolds as the galaxy hangs in the balance.

Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family after his brother is left comatose. Dom and his team must work together to stop Shaw, facing car races, fights, and high-stakes missions to protect their loved ones.

In a Georgia forest, an oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists, and teens come together as a 500-pound black bear unwittingly consumes a massive amount of cocaine. The bear then embarks on a relentless killing spree, fueled by the drug. Inspired by a true story from 1985, this dark comedy delves into the chaos and mayhem caused by the bear's insatiable desire for both cocaine and blood.

Larry Daley, the night watchman at the Museum of Natural History, must unite his favorite exhibits and go on an epic adventure to save the magic of the tablet. With the help of new characters and a journey across the globe, Larry faces chaos, unraveling mysteries, and the corrosion of the tablet that causes the exhibits to act abnormally. Together, they must retrieve the tablet's powers and restore harmony to the museum.

Neo, Trinity, and Morpheus lead the revolt against the Machine Army. They fight against repression and exploitation using their extraordinary skills and weapons. As they face the imminent threat to Zion, they seek the advice of the Oracle. However, Agent Smith poses a new danger, transforming individuals into clones. Against orders, Morpheus takes Neo to meet the Oracle with the hope of ending the war.

In TMNT (2007), the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reunite to protect New York City from a mysterious ancient curse. With their martial arts skills and teamwork, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael must stop a dangerous villain from unleashing chaos. Along the way, they face sibling rivalries, discover the importance of family, and showcase their unique abilities as mutant animals.

A man brutally murdered comes back to life as an undead avenger of his and his fiancée's murder. Guided by a crow, he sets out to seek revenge on the gang responsible for their deaths. As he hunts down and kills each member, he uncovers the truth behind the crime. With the help of a police officer who believes in justice, he confronts the leader of the gang and ultimately achieves his goal. However, his ability to withstand harm is linked to the crow, and when it is injured, he becomes vulnerable. In the end, he sacrifices himself to save a young girl and is reunited with his deceased fiancée in the afterlife.

In a future where the polar ice-caps have melted and Earth is almost entirely submerged, a mutated mariner fights starvation and outlaw "smokers," and reluctantly helps a woman and a young girl try to find dry land. In this post-apocalyptic world, human population has been scattered across the ocean in isolated communities on artificial islands and decrepit sea vessels. The mariner, an antihero drifter with webbed feet and gills, sails the seas in his trimaran. When he enters an artificial atoll seeking to trade dirt, he becomes the target of pirates known as "Smokers." They are searching for a girl named Enola, who possesses a map to Dryland tattooed on her back. After the Smokers raid the atoll, the mariner reluctantly takes Enola and her guardian Helen with him on his boat. They are pursued by the Deacon, the captain of the Smokers, who wants the map. Along their journey, the mariner warms up to Enola and teaches her to swim. They encounter various challenges, including an underwater trip to gather dirt and the destruction of their boat by the Smokers. Eventually, they find refuge with a new group of survivors on a makeshift atoll. Determined to rescue Enola and stop the Deacon from finding Dryland, the mariner boards the oil tanker Exxon Valdez. He threatens to drop a flare into the oil reserve tank unless the Deacon releases Enola, resulting in the ship's explosion. The mariner saves Enola by bungee jumping and they join the others on the balloon-driven towards Dryland. They discover that Dryland is Mount Everest, where they begin a new civilization, while the mariner decides to sail off into the ocean, his home.

James Bond willingly falls into an assassination plot involving a naive Russian beauty in order to retrieve a Soviet encryption device that was stolen by S.P.E.C.T.R.E. Seeking revenge against MI6 agent James Bond for the death of their agent Dr. No in Jamaica, international criminal organization SPECTRE begins training agents to kill him, before assigning the task to Irish assassin Donald Grant. James Bond works alongside MI6's branch in Istanbul to steal a Lektor cryptography device from the Soviets and escape with the help of a cipher clerk and a Turkish agent. Bond is being pursued by SPECTRE agents and ultimately defeats them to complete his mission.

In a future of mass surveillance and political repression, Winston Smith begins a forbidden love affair amidst the constant surveillance and manipulation of the Party.

Superman IV: The Quest for Peace follows the story of Superman as he tries to rid the world of nuclear weapons and bring peace. However, his efforts are hampered by Lex Luthor and a dangerous nuclear missile. Can Superman save the world once again?

Milo Thatch, a young linguist, embarks on an expedition with a group of explorers to find the lost continent of Atlantis. Along the way, they encounter danger, strange creatures, and the Atlantean civilization. As they delve deeper into the mysteries of Atlantis, they discover the truth behind the crystal that connects the Atlanteans and the treacherous plans of some expedition members.

In the year 2005, the Autobots and Decepticons continue their eternal battle on planet Earth. When the evil Decepticons discover a hidden power source called the Matrix of Leadership, they plan to use it to bring chaos and destruction. The Autobots, led by Optimus Prime, must find a way to stop them and save the planet before it's too late.

When two brothers inherit a decrepit mansion, they encounter a mischievous mouse that wreaks havoc on their lives. With hilarious slapstick comedy and clever traps, they engage in a battle of wits to rid themselves of the pesky rodent.

On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas. Tom Hanks plays the train conductor of a magical train heading for the North Pole, in addition to five other parts. Based on a storybook written by Chris Van Allsburg, the Christmas story tells of a boy who has reached an age when he begins to have doubts believing in Santa...