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Billionaire Tom Brand's (Kevin Spacey) workaholic lifestyle has distanced him from his beautiful wife Lara (Jennifer Garner) and adoring daughter Rebecca (Malina Weissman). Hoping to make amends, Tom buys Rebecca a cat for her birthday. But a bizarre event lands Tom inside the cat's body. Now, Tom must either cough up proof that lie's a loving dad - or he'll spend the rest of his life coughing up hairballs! - Director:
- Barry Sonnenfeld
- Cast:
- Kevin Spacey, Jon Olson, Jennifer Garner
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Max, a precision-trained military dog, serves on the front lines in Afghanistan until he loses his handler, U.S. Marine Kyle Wincott (Robbie Amell), in the line of duty. Traumatized, Max is sent stateside, where the only human he can connect with is Kyle's brother, Justin (Josh Wiggins). The pair strike up an unlikely friendship as they unravel a mystery that may deliver more excitement and danger than they bargained for. - Director:
- Boaz Yakin
- Cast:
- Thomas Haden Church, Josh Wiggins, Luke Kleintank
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Puppy mayhem turns the lives of newlywed Chihuahua parents Papi and Chioe upside down when their rambunctious, mischievous puppies present one challenge after another. But when their human owners end up in trouble, the tiny pups will stop of nothing to save them - because in good times and hard times, the family always sticks together. So Papi, Chloe and the puppies embark on heroic adventure, proving once again that big heroes come in small packages. - Director:
- Alex Zamm
- Cast:
- George Lopez, Marcus Coloma, Erin Cahill
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Driving Miss Daisy stars Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman in a simple but compelling story. Opening in 1948, when Miss Daisy (Jessica Tandy), an elderly widow, backs her Packard into her neighbour's prized garden. Her frustrated son (Dan Aykroyd) insists she allow him to hire a driver, played by Morgan Freeman. So begins a friendship that blossoms over the next 25 years until her mid 90s. - Director:
- Bruce Beresford
- Cast:
- Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, Dan Aykroyd
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Fate and adventure collide in the "epic and awe-inspiring" story of Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston), a prince who is enslaved by the Romans after being betrayed by his adopted brother Messala (Toby Kebbell). Separated from his family and the woman he loves, Ben-Hur is rescued from near death by the mysterious llderim (Morgan Freeman). He returns to his homeland seeking revenge against his brother and an empire, but instead he finds a chance for redemption. - Director:
- Timur Bekmambetov
- Cast:
- Jack Huston, Toby Kebbell, Rodrigo Santoro
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Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods (2014)Astérix: Le domaine des dieux
The year is 50 BC. Gaul is entirely occupied by the Romans. Well, not entirely...One small village still holds out against the invaders. Julius Caesar, exasperated by the situation, decides to change tactics. Since his armies are unable to prevail through force, Roman civilisation itself will charm the barbaric Gauls! So, he has a luxurious housing complex built near the village for Roman families, called 'The Mansions of the Gods'. Can our Gaulish friends resist the lure of Roman comforts, and save their village from becoming a tacky tourist attraction? - Director:
- Louis Clichy
- Cast:
- Roger Carel, Lorànt Deutsch, Laurent Lafitte
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An enchanting new take on the beloved novel by Arthur Ransome, 'Swallows and Amazons' tells the story of the Walker children, whose summer holiday in the Lake District sees them sailing out on their own to a local island, only to find themselves in a competition with a rival group of children who call themselves the Amazons and ultimately an adventure far bigger than they could have imagined. - Director:
- Philippa Lowthorpe
- Cast:
- Kelly MacDonald, Andrew Scott, Rafe Spall
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Seven-year-old Tim Templeton suddenly finds his share of parental love plummeting when his new baby brother (voice of Alec Baldwin) arrives - wearing a suit and toting a briefcase - and makes it clear to everyone that he's in charge. But when Tim discovers that Boss Baby is on a secret mission, he reluctantly agrees to team up with his pint-sized sibling for an epic adventure that might just change the world! - Director:
- Tom McGrath
- Cast:
- Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Jimmy Kimmel
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Smokey and the Bandit Ride Again (1980)Smokey and the Bandit 2 / Smokey and the Bandit Have a Baby
Burt Reynolds, Sally Field and Jackie Gleason team up again with an all-star cast as a raucous political race results in the comeback of the wild ways of the Bandit (Reynolds). Once again, he's pursued by arch-enemy Sheriff Buford T. Justice (Gleason), who is still madly obsessed with apprehending him. But this time the loot is even bigger - a pregnant elephant. And the risks riskier, the action wilder and the stakes for the winner infinitely higher! - Director:
- Hal Needham
- Cast:
- Burt Reynolds, Jackie Gleason, Jerry Reed
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The Amazing Burping Pig (2016)Arlo: The Burping Pig / Toby the Burping Pig
"The Amazing Burping Pig" is a delightful family adventure in the vein of 'Home Alone' that will delight children of all ages. When the Rose family move from Boston to California it's particularly hard on 7 year old Talia (Lindsey Blanchard), who finds it hard to make new friends. One day she finds a teacup pig with a serious burping problem in the back garden, but fearing her parents won't approve she keeps him hidden. However, when burglars break into the house it's up to the little pig to step up and save the day. But does he have the (pork) chops to stop them? - Director:
- Tom DeNucci
- Cast:
- Joey Lawrence, Drake Bell, Jennifer Taylor
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The Railway Children (2016)The Railway Children: York Theatre Royal
E. Nesbit's classic children's book "The Railway Children" follows Roberta (Bobbie), Phyllis and Peter, three sheltered siblings who suffer a huge upheaval when their father is falsely imprisoned. The children and their mother, now penniless, are forced to move from London to rural Yorkshire, into a cottage near to a railway line. The story deals with themes of justice, the importance of family and the kindness of strangers. York Theatre Royal's award-winning theatre production of The Railway Children is written by Mike Kenny, directed for the stage by Damian Cruden and directed for the screen by Ross MacGibbon. This stage-to-screen version, filmed at the National Railway Museum, features the steam train from the much-loved original feature film. - Director:
- Ross MacGibbon
- Cast:
- Robert Angell, Martin Barrass, Elianne Byrne
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Help! I Shrunk the Family (2014)The Amazing Wiplala
Life at home is a struggle for nine-year-old Johannes: his mother has recently passed away, his father is preoccupied, and his older sister has no time for him.Then one night Johannes discovers Wiplala, a little man with magical powers who lives in the kitchen cupboard. Johannes is thrilled to have a friend all his own - until one of Wipala's spells accidentally shrinks him and his family down to four inches in height! Wracked by self-doubt, the well-intentioned Wiplala must figure out a way to return everyone to normal, but first he must learn that there is no greater power than belief in oneself. Based on a popular Dutch children's book. - Director:
- Tim Oliehoek
- Cast:
- Geza Weisz, Sasha Mylanus, Kee Ketelaar
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Ratchet (voice of James Arnold Taylor) is the last of his kind, a foolhardy Lombax who grew up without a family. Clank (voice of David Kaye) is a pint-sized robot with more brains than brawn. After stumbling upon a weapon that can destroy entire planets, they join forces with a team of do-gooders known as the Galactic Rangers. Together, they must stop the evil alien, Chairman Drek (voice of Paul Giamatti), from utilizing this dangerous technology! Based on the popular games series, 'Ratchet and Clank' is a film for the whole family to enjoy! Let's get ready to Kick Some Asteroid! - Director:
- Kevin Munroe
- Cast:
- James Arnold Taylor, David Kaye, Jim Ward
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When Marnie Was There (2014)Omoide no Mânî
When shy, artistic Anna moves to the seaside to live with her aunt and uncle, she stumbles upon an old mansion and a mysterious young girl, Mamie, who lives there. The two girls instantly form a unique friendship that blurs the lines between fantasy and reality. As the days go by, a magnetic pull draws Anna back to the Marsh House again and again, and she begins to piece together the truth surrounding her strange new friend. - Director:
- Hiromasa Yonebayashi
- Cast:
- Sara Takatsuki, Kasumi Arimura, Nanako Matsushima
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From Illumination Entertainment, the studio that brought you 'The Secret Life of Pets', comes an animated comedy about finding the music that lives in all of us. 'Sing' stars Matthew McConaughey as Buster Moon, an eternally optimistic koala who puts on the world's greatest singing competition to save his crumbling theatre; Reese Witherspoon as Rosita, an overworked and underappreciated mother of 25 piglets desperate to unleash her inner diva; Scarlett Johansson as Ash, a punk rock porcupine with a beautiful voice behind her prickly exterior; and Taron Egerton as Johnny, a young gangster gorilla looking to break free of his family's felonies. 'Sing' is the musical comedy event of the year! - Director:
- Christophe Lourdelet
- Cast:
- Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane
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