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.
A young African-American man navigates through the challenges of life in a rough neighborhood while overcoming various obstacles and hilarious situations.
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.
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.
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 summer of 1957, Enzo Ferrari's auto empire faces bankruptcy. Determined to save his company, he prepares to participate in the Mille Miglia, a dangerous 1,000-mile race in Italy, pushing himself and his drivers to the limit.
Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world.
A renowned bounty hunter is enlisted by the military to track down the wife of a wealthy businessman who has been abducted by an army deserter. Along the journey, they encounter a powerful landowner and engage in a fierce standoff. Eventually, they find the captive woman, who has willingly run off with the deserter. The bounty hunter and his guide arrest the captors and bring the woman back to town. However, a series of conflicts arise, leading to a final showdown between the bounty hunter and his old enemy. In the end, the hunter triumphs, and the woman is set free.
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.
Jungle is a movie based on a true story about an adventurer who gets lost in the Amazon rainforest. He must navigate through dangerous terrains, face wild animals, and battle the elements to find his way back to civilization.
After experiencing a series of break-ins, a family sets up security cameras around their home. As they investigate, they uncover a dark presence that puts their lives in danger.
The Feds try to stop American gangsters John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson, and Pretty Boy Floyd during a crime wave in the 1930s. They embark on a manhunt, leading to dangerous confrontations and a thrilling cat-and-mouse game. As the FBI declares the first 'War on Crime', Dillinger falls in love with Billie Frechette while trying to outsmart law enforcement. With intense shootouts, daring escapes, and unexpected alliances, Public Enemies explores the rise and fall of some of the most notorious criminals in U.S. history.
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.
Captain Phillips is the true story of the hijacking of the U.S.-flagged MV Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates. Captain Richard Phillips must navigate through a dangerous hostage situation as he tries to protect his crew and ship from the pirates. The intense cat-and-mouse game between Captain Phillips and the pirates unfolds as they battle for control of the ship.
Controversy surrounds high school basketball coach Ken Carter after he benches his entire team for breaking their academic contract with him.
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.
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 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.
During the American Civil War, Captain Robert Gould Shaw leads the first all-black volunteer company in the Union Army. They face prejudices from both their own side and the Confederates. Despite the challenges, they fight bravely, inspiring the Union to recruit more black soldiers and achieve victory over the Confederacy.