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Former pizza delivery guy Daniel is speed crazy. Embarking on a new career as a taxi driver, his specially modified car is so fast even police radar can't spot him! When he unwittingly gives a high-speed ride to police officer Emilien, he is forced to accept a deal to keep his license: a stint as Emilien's personal driver. Now on the other side of the law, Daniel becomes the unlikely mastermind behind an investigation into a gang of German bank robbers. Aided by his girlfriend, Emilien's mother and a whole squad of pizza delivery boys, Daniel and Emilien join forces with hilarious consequences to foil the robbers on foot, on scooters and of course in taxis... - Director:
- Gérard Pirès
- Cast:
- Samy Naceri, Frédéric Diefenthal, Marion Cotillard
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Birds of Prey (2020)Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
You ever hear the one about the cop, the songbird, the psycho andnSfe mafia princess? This twisted tale is told by Harley Quinn herself, as only Harley can tell it. When Gotham's most nefariously narcissistic villain, Roman Sionis (a.k.a. Black Mask), and his zealous right hand, Zsasz, put a target on a young girl named Cass, the city is turned upside down looking for her. While on the trail, Harley clashes with the Birds of Prey, but the unlikely foursome may have to team up to take Roman down. - Director:
- Cathy Yan
- Cast:
- Margot Robbie, Rosie Perez, Mary Elizabeth Winstead
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Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson star as mismatched undercover cops who are partnered together for their first big case. With help from slick street snitch Huggy Bear (Snoop Dogg), Starsky (Ben Stiller) and Hutch (Owen Wilson) fire up their red-and-white Ford Torino in hot pursuit of a ruthless drug dealer (Vince Vaughn). Feast your eyes on the retro "splendour" of man-perms and polyester leisure suits in the crystal clarity of high definition. Revel in the spectacularly enhanced sound quality as tires screech, bullets ricochet and disco fever rules the night! - Director:
- Todd Phillips
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- Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Snoop Dogg
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In the aftermath of an accident, asteroid mining engineer Troy Holloway (Steven Ogg) wakes to find himself trapped aboard an escape pod hurtling towards the sun. With rapid oxygen depletion and a burn-up rate of just 90 minutes, he quickly discovers the true terror of his situation. Now, as he fights for survival aboard the doomed vessel, his only hope of rescue is a lone voice on the radio (voice of Alice Lowe). - Director:
- Carl Strathie
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- Steven Ogg, Alice Lowe, Kate Coogan
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From the people who brought you Anchorman and The 40 Year Old Virgin comes this hilarious fast-paced comedy starring Will Ferrell as Ricky Bobby - one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. Ricky has everything a racing sensation and national hero could wish for: a luxurious mansion, a smokin' hot wife (Leslie Bibb) and a loyal racing partner, childhood friend Cal Naughton, Jr. But flamboyant French Formula One driver Jean Girard is about to wreck Ricky's world and challenge for the supremacy of NASCAR. Now Ricky must face his demons and kick some serious asphalt if he's to get his career back on the track, beat Girard and reclaim his fame and fortune. 'Cause as Ricky Bobby always says, IF YOU AIN'T FIRST, YOU'RE LAST! - Director:
- Adam McKay
- Cast:
- Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen
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It's batter up at Belle Reve, and that can only mean that Amanda Waller, the penitentiary's cold and calculating warden, has a mission only the damned will take on. It's time to unleash Task Force X again, stacked with seasoned vets such as Deadshot, Killer Frost, Captain Boomerang and Harley Quinn. These crafty criminals are joined by newcomers Copperhead and the martial arts master Bronze Tiger! With the target being a mystical object so powerful they're willing to risk their own lives to steal it, there's sure to be a collision of chaos, gunfire and attitudes. So, get packed for a raging road trip with the Suicide Squad! - Director:
- Sam Liu
- Cast:
- Christian Slater, Vanessa Williams, Billy Brown
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Maigret: Series 1 (2016)Maigret Sets a Trap / Maigret's Dead Man
Rowan Atkinson stars as detective Jules Maigret in these two gripping crime stories set in 1950s Paris, adapted from the books by Georges Simenon.
1. Maigret Sets a TrapMontmartre, Paris. A serial killer is stalking the streets. Five women are dead and people are afraid to go out after dark. The newspapers are rife with speculation. And Chief Inspector Maigret is without a lead and under great pressure…
2. Maigret's Dead Man
One February morning, an agitated man calls the Police judiciary asking for Maigret. He claims he's being followed by someone trying to kill him. That night, his body is found, his face badly beaten, stabbed to death. Ridden with guilt for not having saved "his" dead man, Maigret is determined to find the murderer.- Director:
- Ashley Pearce
- Cast:
- Rowan Atkinson, Leo Staar, Shaun Dingwall
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From Academy Award-winning director, Ron Howard, comes the electrifying, untold story behind one of the most unforgettable moments in history. When disgraced President Richard Nixon agreed to an interview with jet-setting television personality, David Frost, he thought he'd found the key to saving his tarnished legacy. But, with a name to make and a reputation to overcome, Frost became one of Nixon's most formidable adversaries and engaged the leader in a charged battle of wits that changed the face of politics forever. - Director:
- Ron Howard
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- Frank Langella, Jason Suhrke, Michael Sheen
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Rowan Atkinson returns as legendary French detective Jules Maigret for two more films set in 1950's Paris.
1. Night at the CrossroadsMaigret (Rowan Atkinson) interrogates suspected murderer Carl Andersen (Tom Wlaschiha) for hours. But despite his best efforts, Andersen's story never slips - he insists he's innocent. So why was the body of a diamond dealer found on his property, in his car, killed with his gun? And why did he and his mysterious sister Else (Mia Jexen) try to run away?
2. Maigret in Montmartre
Arlette (Olivia Vinall), a stripper from one of the area's seedy nightclubs, reports a conversation she overheard about an imminent murder. But it's not until Arlette is found strangled that her report is taken seriously.- Director:
- Sarah Harding
- Cast:
- Ben Caplan, Katherine Kanter, Robin Weaver
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From executive producer Bruce Timm and based on the acclaimed DC Comics graphic novel, "Batman: The Killing Joke" is a journey into the dark psyche of the Clown Prince of Crime. Follow his humble beginnings as a struggling comic to the fateful encounter with the Dark Knight that changed everything. Now escaped from Arkham Asylum, The Joker sets out to prove that one bad day can make anyone just as insane as he is. With The Joker's sights set on Commissioner Gordon, can Batman stop the demented plan in time? Featuring a gripping prologue spotlighting Barbara Gordon (Batgirl) and featuring the return of Kevin Conroy as Batman, Mark Hamill as The Joker and Tara Strong as Batgirl, witness the birth of a super villain, the fortitude of a hero and the punchline that will leave you speechless! - Director:
- Sam Liu
- Cast:
- Kevin Conroy, Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill
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Although he's handsome and debonair and has many women pilling after him, 32-year old Londoner Charles (Hugh Grant) just can't get himself to commit. And the more he his mates walk down the aisle, the less he wants to tie the knot himself. But all of that changes when he meets a free-spirited American woman named Carrie (Andie MacDowell). Instantly smitten, Charles begins to pursue her, only to learn that she too is ready to take the plunge... with someone else! - Director:
- Mike Newell
- Cast:
- Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, James Fleet
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In an all-new story, 'The Dark Knight' travels to a land ruled by sword-wielding samurai and ninja assassins. Beginning in 'Gotham City', Gorilla Grodd's time-displacement machine malfunctions, sending a crazed cast of tyrannical villains back in time to terrorise medieval Japan. The most depraved is Lord 'Joker', who seeks total domination of the feudal states and the final elimination of the legendary Batman. With his arsenal of tech diminishing, can 'The Caped Crusader' gain the advantage to keep Lord Joker and the others from rewriting history? Watch as an ancient legend comes to life in this stunningly realised, adrenaline-fuelled addition to the Batman saga. - Director:
- Junpei Mizusaki
- Cast:
- Kôichi Yamadera, Wataru Takagi, Ai Kakuma
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"Red Dwarf XII" is the twelfth series of the legendary comedy. For the very first time, the rest of the crew discover just how it feels to be Kryten when they're arrested by the Mechanoid Intergalactic Liberation Front. The Dwarfers come across a ship where criticism is illegal, and a space station where the crew have developed a cure for evil. When all the machines on Red Dwarf go on strike Rimmer and Kryten hold a Presidential election, while Lister discovers a simple update of the ship's latest software could be a matter of life or death. The Cat faces an identity crisis like never before when he discovers he needs glasses. Finally, Rimmer decides to leave Red Dwarf in search of a parallel universe where he isn't such a massive loser. - Director:
- Doug Naylor
- Cast:
- Chris Barrie, Daniel Barker, Craig Charles
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A daring and poignant ensemble comedy about a close-knit circle of thirtysomething friends at that moment in life when children arrive and everything changes. Jason (Adam Scott) and Julie (Jennifer Westfeldt), the last two singles in the group, observe the effect that kids have had on their friends' relationships and wonder if there's a better way. Eventually they decide to have a kid together – but date other people. There are big laughs and unexpected emotional truths as this unconventional 'experiment' leads everyone in the group to question the nature of friendship, family and, finally, true love. - Director:
- Jennifer Westfeldt
- Cast:
- Jennifer Westfeldt, Adam Scott, Maya Rudolph
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'Red Dwarf Series XI' sees two of the Dwarfers' dreams come true: Rimmer accidentally saves the life of a Space Corps Captain and is promoted to Officer, while Cat takes time off from being in love with himself to fall in love with a female Cat with a secret. Meantime, Lister wakes up to discover a deranged droid has stolen some of his body parts and Kryten has a mid-life crisis and considers leaving the Dwarfers for a younger crew. The posse also find themselves in an alternative America where modern technology is outlawed, making both Kryten and Rimmer illegal... - Director:
- Doug Naylor
- Cast:
- Robert Nairne, Daniel Barker, Shanice Stewart-Jones
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