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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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The acclaimed new film tells the startlingly original and brutally honest story of 15 year-old Mia, brilliantly played by winner Katie Jarvis. A feisty and fiercely independent outsider, Mia is ostracised from her friends and lives uneasily with her volatile mother (Kierston Wareing) in a tough Essex estate from which she longs to escape. But the unexpected arrival of her mother's handsome and charismatic new boyfriend (Michael Fassbender) sparks a catalogue of events that threaten to turn Mia's world upside down. - Director:
- Andrea Arnold
- Cast:
- Katie Jarvis, Michael Fassbender, Kierston Wareing
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With a stellar British cast Made In Dogenham is the inspiring story of the women who made history! Sally Hawkins is Rita O'Grady, a feisty yet warm-hearted worker at the Ford car plant in Dagenham, who leads the revolution for equal pay for women. Set in the swinging sixties against a stunningly colourful backdrop of beehives and Biba dresses. Made In Dagenham follows the emotional journey of a group of friends including Jaime Winstone and Geraldine James from the factory floor to the House Of Commons. With the help of Union shop steward Bob Hoskins they prove nothing is impossible if you stand up for what you believe, in this heart-warming must-see story! - Director:
- Nigel Cole
- Cast:
- Danny Huston, Sally Hawkins, Bob Hoskins
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Josephine Chesterfield (Anne Hathaway) is glamorous, seductive and defrauds gullible, wealthy men. Penny (Rebel Wilson) amasses wads of cash by ripping off her marks in neighbourhood bars. Despite their different methods, both are masters of the art of the fleece, so they con the men that have wronged women. Wilsons talent for physicality and Hathaways withering wit are a combustible combination as the pair of scammers pull out all the stops to swindle a naive tech billionaire (Alex Sharp) in this hilarious comedy. - Director:
- Chris Addison
- Cast:
- Anne Hathaway, Rebel Wilson, Alex Sharp
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"His music inspires you, his life will surprise you", 'Rocketman' is a one-of-a-kind musical celebration set to Elton John's most beloved songs. Discover how a shy boy growing up in the suburbs of London becomes one of the most iconic figures in rock and roll. Featuring an all-star cast, this truly spectacular and utterly electrifying ride is filled with show-stopping musical performances and is "unlike anything you've ever seen". - Director:
- Dexter Fletcher
- Cast:
- Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden
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Tolkien (2019)A Light in the Darkness
Tolkien explores the formative years of renowned author J.R.R. Tolkien (Nicholas Hoult) as he finds friendship, courage and motivation among a group of fellow outcasts at school. Their bond strengthens as they mature, until the outbreak of World War I, which threatens to tear the fellowship apart. Tolkien's early life experiences would later inspire him to write his famous Middle-earth novels. - Director:
- Dome Karukoski
- Cast:
- Nicholas Hoult, Lily Collins, Colm Meaney
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