As Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, he is sued by the twins who claimed he stole their idea and by the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business. The movie follows the journey of Mark as he faces legal battles and navigates the rise of Facebook, ultimately becoming a billionaire.
A revolutionary militant, a thug, an underground writer, a butler to a millionaire in Manhattan. But also a switchblade-waving poet, a lover of beautiful women, a warmonger, a political agitator, and a novelist who wrote of his greatness. Eduard Limonov’s life story is a journey through Russia, America, and Europe during the second half of the 20th century.
During World War II, Oskar Schindler, a German businessman and opportunist member of the Nazi party, becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce and works to save them from persecution and death by the Nazis. Through bribery and cunning, Schindler acquires a factory and employs Jewish workers, keeping them safe from concentration camps. As the war comes to an end, Schindler must flee with his wife, leaving behind the people he saved. Despite feeling he could have done more, Schindler is hailed as a righteous person and his actions are remembered by the survivors.
In 1981, in San Francisco, the smart salesman and family man Chris Gardner invests the family savings in Osteo National bone-density scanners, an apparatus twice as expensive as an x-ray machine but with a slightly clearer image. This white elephant financially breaks the family, bringing troubles to his relationship with his wife Linda, who leaves him and moves to New York where she has taken a job in a pizza parlor. Their son Christopher stays with Chris because he and his wife both know that he will be able to take better care of him. Without any money or a wife, but committed to his son, Chris sees a chance to fight for a stockbroker internship position at Dean Witter, offering a more promising career at the end of a six-month unpaid training period. During that period, Chris goes through a lot of hardship personally and professionally. When he thinks he is stable, he finds that he has lost $600 when the government takes the last bit of money in his bank account for taxes. He is rendered homeless because he can't pay his rent. He is forced at one point to stay in a bathroom at a train station, and must scramble from work every day to the Glide Memorial United Methodist Church, which offers shelter to the homeless. He must leave work early every day so that he is there by 5:00 in the evening along with his son so that he may be assured of a place to sleep. He is seen carrying his suitcase to work because he doesn't have a home. At work, there are nineteen other candidates for the one position. One day, he is called into an office and in it were the heads of Dean Witter. Chris thinks that he is about to be told the job will not be his as he says that he wore a shirt and tie for his final day. Then they tell him that he has been an excellent trainee and that tomorrow he will have to wear his shirt and tie again as it will be his first day as a broker. Chris struggles to hold back tears. Outside he begins to cry as the busy people of San Francisco walk past him. He rushes to his son's daycare, hugging him and knowing that after everything him and his son had been through things would be all right. The final scene shows Chris walking with his son down a street. His son is telling him a joke, when a wealthy business man in a suit walks past. Chris looks back as the man continues on. The man in the suit is none other than the real Chris Gardner.
During the early years of the U.S. space program, a team of female African-American mathematicians at NASA play a vital role in assisting with calculations and ensuring the success of space missions. They face racial segregation and gender discrimination, but their brilliance and determination ultimately help them overcome these obstacles and make significant contributions to the space program.
A man named David Dunn discovers that he has never been sick or injured after surviving a train crash. He meets Elijah Price, a comic book enthusiast who believes that David has superpowers. As David starts to believe in his abilities, he realizes that Elijah is the mastermind behind multiple disasters. David becomes the hero and confronts Elijah, who reveals himself as Mr. Glass, his archenemy. In the end, David exposes Elijah's crimes and sends him to an institution for the criminally insane.
Lolita is a dramatic and romantic movie based on the novel of the same name. It explores the taboo relationship between a 40-year-old man and a 14-year-old girl, delving into themes of lust, obsession, and forbidden love.
In the Realm of the Senses is a highly controversial and explicit film that tells the story of a passionate and destructive love affair between a former prostitute and a wealthy man. Set in 1930s Japan, the film explores themes of jealousy, obsession, and sexual desire, as the couple engages in extreme sexual acts and becomes increasingly consumed by their intense relationship. Based on a true story, the film pushes boundaries and challenges societal norms, making it a provocative and thought-provoking watch.
NASA faces a critical situation when Apollo 13 suffers internal damage. To bring the astronauts back home safely, they must navigate against the odds, relying on their resourcefulness and teamwork. As the world watches, the astronauts, mission control, and their families work tirelessly to overcome the challenges and ensure a successful return to Earth.
In 1960, convict Frank Morris enters Alcatraz, a prison believed to be inescapable. He forms friendships with other inmates and plans an escape with two brothers and another inmate. They dig a tunnel in their cells, create decoy heads, and make rafts. On the night of the planned escape, Charley panics and doesn't show up. Frank and the brothers manage to escape to the shore, but their fate remains unknown.
A young African-American man navigates through the challenges of life in a rough neighborhood while overcoming various obstacles and hilarious situations.
In 1979, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking more than 50 hostages. Six Americans manage to escape and hide in the Canadian ambassador's residence. A CIA agent comes up with a plan to rescue them by pretending to be a Hollywood producer scouting for a sci-fi film. With the help of a film producer and make-up artist, they create a cover story and successfully exfiltrate the Americans from Iran.
The Hill is a movie based on the remarkable true-life story of Rickey Hill, who defied all odds to fulfill his dream of playing Major League Baseball. Set in 1973, the film follows Rickey's journey as he faces numerous challenges and obstacles, from his humble beginnings in a small town to becoming a professional baseball player. It is a story of determination, courage, and the power of chasing one's dreams.
The Banker is a biographical drama set in 1960s Los Angeles. It tells the story of an African-American banker who recruits a working-class white man to pose as the head of their business empire, as they strive to overcome racial discrimination and achieve success.
In April 2003, mountaineer Aron Ralston gets trapped under a boulder while hiking alone in Utah. He records a video diary, rationing his food and water, and struggling with hallucinations. After six days, he amputates his own arm, rappels down the rockface, and is rescued. Years later, he gets married, has a son, and continues climbing, always leaving a note for his family.
Controversy surrounds high school basketball coach Ken Carter after he benches his entire team for breaking their academic contract with him.
The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.
In the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a team of twelve Special Forces soldiers is sent to Afghanistan to help fight against the Taliban. They must navigate through the treacherous Afghan terrain and work alongside local warlords to accomplish their mission. Based on a true story.
In 1968, during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, massive protests against the Vietnam War occurred. After a curfew was imposed, the protests escalated into a police riot. Seven demonstrators, including Abbie Hoffman, Jerry Rubin, Bobby Seale, and others, were charged with conspiracy. The story revolves around their trial and the events leading up to it.
Based on a true story, 'Battle of the Sexes' recounts the iconic 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. The match becomes more than just a contest of skill as it symbolizes the fight for gender equality and challenges societal norms. King, a feminist and tennis champion, battles against Riggs, a self-proclaimed male chauvinist, in a match that captivates the nation and sparks a cultural revolution.