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It's VE Day, 1945, and across Europe people are celebrating the end of the war. London overflows with celebration and excess and two young ladies are allowed out for the first time to join the party. These are no ordinary ladies as their home is Buckingham Palace and our two girls are Margaret and the future Queen of England, Elizabeth! Inspired by true events. - Director:
- Julian Jarrold
- Cast:
- Jack Reynor, Sarah Gadon, Emily Watson
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Filled with thrilling battle sequences, mind-blowing fight choreography, and epic adventure, Robin Hood is an action-packed retelling of the classic legend. Returning home from the Crusades, Robin of Loxley (Taron Egerton) finds his country oppressed by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham (Ben Mendelsohn). With the help of Moorish warrior Little John (Jamie Foxx), Robin transforms into the heroic outlaw Robin Hoc taking up arms to fight the sheriff and win the heart of his love, Mai Marian (Eve Hewson). - Director:
- Otto Bathurst
- Cast:
- Taron Egerton, Jamie Foxx, Ben Mendelsohn
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Hustlers (2019)The Hustlers at Scores
Working as a stripper to make ends meet, Destiny's life changes forever when she meets self-assured Ramona (Jennifer Lopez), the club's top money earner and matriarch. Under Ramona's wing, Destiny (Constance Wu) soon learns how to work her way around the wealthy Wall Street regulars. When the 2008 economic collapse forces them out of work, the savvy former strip club employees band together to turn the tables on their old clients. Inspired by the viral 2016 article titled The Hustlers at Scores, this is a true story about glamour, greed and above all, friendship. - Director:
- Lorene Scafaria
- Cast:
- Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Stiles
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Driven to expose corporate crimes and government secrets no matter what the cost, an activist (Benedict Cumberbatch) and computer hacker (Daniel Brühl) team up to become the underground watchdogs of the privileged and powerful. As their WikiLeaks organisation starts to gather support and influence across the globe so the stakes are raised; pitching them into conflict with US intelligence agencies and putting the lives of thousands in danger. - Director:
- Bill Condon
- Cast:
- Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Brühl, Carice van Houten
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Oscar Winners Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren are spellbinding in this provocative story about the making of one of cinema's most iconic films. Plagued by both a reckless ego and nagging self-doubt, Hollywood legend Alfred Hitchcock (Anthony Hopkins) becomes obsessed with a grisly murder story that the studios won't back. Determined, he risks his reputation, his home and even the love of his wife Alma (Helen Mirren), as he sets out to make the film. Ultimately, Hitch wins Alma over, and the two collaborate to create an enduring masterpiece - Psycho. - Director:
- Sacha Gervasi
- Cast:
- Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson
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In 1993, Tony Blair was a rising young star in British politics. Three years later he ran for Prime Minister - and began a "special relationship" with U.S. President Bill Clinton that endured through triumph, conflict and personal scandal. HBO Films presents Michael Sheen, Dennis Quaid, Hope Davis, and Helen McCrory in the behind-the-scenes story of two world leaders who forged a loyal, if tempestuous, friendship out of the crucible of political necessity: The Special Relationship. - Director:
- Richard Loncraine
- Cast:
- Michael Sheen, Demetri Goritsas, Adam Godley
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Celebrated and adored by millions, she was the Queen of people's hearts, yet the bittersweet story of the last man to truly capture hers has never before been told. Princess Diana (Naomi Watts), at one time the most famous woman in the world, inspired a nation with her generosity, compassion and kindness - and in her final years she would meet the man who, in turn, inspired her. In a story that until now has remained untold, 'Diana' introduces a time in the Princess's life that was uniquely important in shaping her final years, fulfilling her search for true happiness and sealing her legacy. - Director:
- Oliver Hirschbiegel
- Cast:
- Naomi Watts, Naveen Andrews, Cas Anvar
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Academy-Award-winning director Tom Hooper transforms Andrew Lloyd Webber's record-shattering musical into a cinematic event. Starring James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Ian McKellen, Taylor Swift, Rebel Wilson and introducing Royal Ballet principal Francesca Hayward. With a world-class cast of dancers showcasing styles from classical ballet to contemporary, hip-hop to jazz, street dance to tap, this film reimagines the stage musical for a new generation. You will believe in the fun and magic of 'Cats'. - Director:
- Tom Hooper
- Cast:
- James Corden, Judi Dench, Jason Derulo
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Terri Fletcher (Hilary Duff) is a young girl from a small town who has big dreams of becoming a singer. Following the death of her brother in a car accident, she is torn between staying with her family, or spending the summer at a performing arts school in Los Angeles. Choosing to follow her dream, she experiences a whole new world and way of life outside the sheltered existence she's always known. - Director:
- Sean McNamara
- Cast:
- Hilary Duff, John Corbett, Rebecca De Mornay
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Fathers and Daughters (2015)Fathers & Daughters
"Fathers and Daughters" is a love story between a father and daughter living in New York City. The story moves back and forth between the 1980's where Jake Davis, a Pulitzer-winning novelist and widower, struggles with mental illness as he tries to raise his 5-year old daughter, Katie, and 30-year-old Katie's life in present-day Manhattan where she battles the demons that stem from her troubled childhood. - Director:
- Gabriele Muccino
- Cast:
- Amanda Seyfried, Diane Kruger, Aaron Paul
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Born into a tight-knit wrestling family, Paige and her brother Zak are ecstatic when they get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to try out for WWE. But when only Paige earns a spot in the competitive training program, she must leave her family and face this new, cut-throat world alone. Based on the incredible true story, this heartwarming comedy follows Paige as she proves that what makes her different is the very thing that can make her a star. - Director:
- Stephen Merchant
- Cast:
- Dwayne Johnson, Lena Headey, Vince Vaughn
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From Walt Disney, Ice Princess is a hilarious heart warming coming of age comedy everyone will love! Though she longs to become a graceful champion figure skater, gawky Casey Carlyle is only a brainy misfit with a strong willed mother pushing her towards a top university. But when Casey uses her head and follows her heart, she'll find herself transformed beyond her wildest dreams. - Director:
- Tim Fywell
- Cast:
- Michelle Trachtenberg, Kim Cattrall, Trevor Blumas
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A feisty young girl called Nim (Abigail Breslin) lives on a wild tropical island with her father and her best friends Silkie the seal, the crazy iguana Fred and Galileo the plucky pelican! Inspired by ancient legends and her favourite books penned by the reclusive author Alexandra Rover (Jodie Foster), Nim leads a wild and exciting life. Her literary hero, Alex Rover (Gerard Butler) is the world's greatest adventurer so when her island paradise is thrown into peril, Nim reaches out to book hero for help. - Director:
- Jennifer Flackett
- Cast:
- Jodie Foster, Gerard Butler, Abigail Breslin
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With showstopping performances by a star-studded cast, Dreamgirls soars with the amazing story of three female singers who learn that anything is possible when you hold on to your dreams. Beyonce Knowles, Jamie Foxx and Eddie Murphy shine in unforgettable roles that display their matchless talents. And Jennifer Hudson is a revelation, in the breakthrough performance. Based on the Broadway hit and directed by Bill Condon, the Dreamgirls is "a triumph" of movie entertainment that will dazzle you again and again. - Director:
- Bill Condon
- Cast:
- Beyoncé Knowles, Jamie Foxx, Eddie Murphy
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American teenager Daisy is sent to live with her aunt and cousins for the summer in the English countryside. Defiant and unhappy, at first she refuses to warm to her new surroundings, but with her aunt engrossed in her role as a peace negotiator, Daisy and her cousins are left to enjoy an idyllic summer.
However, their perfect world is blown apart by the sudden outbreak of a war, leaving them isolated and forced to fend for themselves. When they are violently separated Daisy must embark on a terrifying journey in order to get home.- Director:
- Kevin Macdonald
- Cast:
- Saoirse Ronan, Tom Holland, George MacKay
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