- 1Meghan (Elizabeth Banks) is an aspiring news anchor in the cutthroat world of Los Angeles television. After an audition for her dream job ends in failure, she goes out for an uncharacteristic night of partying. The next morning, she awakes in a stranger's bed and hears a phone message from her agent telling her the job is hers if she can make it across town by 5:00 pm. Stranded in an unknown area without money, phone or transportation, she races to the most important interview of her life.
- Released: 2014
- Directed by: Steven Brill
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- 2A struggling toy salesman named Ty Warner embarks on a creative collaboration with three women, which turns into one of the biggest toy crazes in the world.
- Released: 2023
- Directed by: Kristin Gore, Damian Kulash
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- 3In Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Zack (Seth Rogen) and Miri (Elizabeth Banks) are lifelong friends, now roommates, grappling with the harsh reality of mounting debt. In a desperate attempt to pay their bills, they decide to make an adult film. As they embark on this unconventional endeavor, the duo navigates through a series of comedic mishaps while also exploring new dimensions of their relationship. Directed by Kevin Smith, this comedy explores themes of friendship, love, and the lengths people will go to survive. Despite its provocative title, the movie is as much about heartfelt connections as it is about risqué business ventures.
- Released: 2008
- Directed by: Kevin Smith
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- 4College student Beca (Anna Kendrick) knows she does not want to be part of a clique, but that's exactly where she finds herself after arriving at her new school. Thrust in among mean gals, nice gals and just plain weird gals, Beca finds that the only thing they have in common is how well they sing together. She takes the women of the group out of their comfort zone of traditional arrangements and into a world of amazing harmonic combinations in a fight to the top of college music competitions.
- Released: 2012
- Directed by: Jason Moore
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- 5In Spider-Man, we follow the extraordinary journey of Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire), an ordinary high school student. After a bite from a genetically modified spider, Parker gains superhuman abilities and becomes Spider-Man. The film also stars Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson, his love interest, and Willem Dafoe as the Green Goblin, the villain. Directed by Sam Raimi, this action-packed superhero flick weaves a tale of power, responsibility, and the struggle between identity and duty. Winner of the Best Visual Effects at the BAFTA Awards, Spider-Man is a visually stunning spectacle with unforgettable characters and a compelling narrative.
- Released: 2002
- Directed by: Sam Raimi
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- 6Lifelong football fan Vince Papale (Mark Wahlberg) sees his wildest dreams come true when he becomes a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. While teaching at his high-school alma mater in Pennsylvania, the 30-year-old gets a chance to try out for his favorite team and, except for kickers, becomes the oldest rookie in NFL history who never played football in college.
- Released: 2006
- Directed by: Ericson Core
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- 7Frank Abagnale, Jr. (Leonardo DiCaprio) worked as a doctor, a lawyer, and as a co-pilot for a major airline -- all before his 18th birthday. A master of deception, he was also a brilliant forger, whose skill gave him his first real claim to fame: At the age of 17, Frank Abagnale, Jr. became the most successful bank robber in the history of the U.S. FBI Agent Carl Hanratty (Tom Hanks) makes it his prime mission to capture Frank and bring him to justice, but Frank is always one step ahead of him.
- Released: 2002
- Directed by: Steven Spielberg
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- 8Life for John and Lara Brennan (Russell Crowe, Elizabeth Banks) is miserable after she is convicted of a murder she says she did not commit. Three years later while struggling with the demands of work and raising his son alone, John is still trying to establish her innocence. When her final appeal is rejected, Lara becomes suicidal, forcing John to exercise the only option he has left: Break her out of prison.
- Released: 2010
- Directed by: Paul Haggis
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- 9Will Hayes (Ryan Reynolds), a thirtysomething Manhattanite, is in the middle of divorce proceedings when his young daughter (Abigail Breslin) asks him about his life before marriage, including how he met and fell in love with her mother. Will flashes back to 1992 and recounts his romances with three women, changing their names so that his daughter must guess which one became his wife.
- Released: 2008
- Directed by: Adam Brooks
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- 10In the eccentric comedy, Wet Hot American Summer, a group of camp counselors, led by Beth (Janeane Garofalo) and Coop (Michael Showalter), navigate their way through the last day at Camp Firewood in 1981. Misadventures abound as they deal with heartbreaks, rivalries, and a looming talent show. Their quirky journey is peppered with appearances from the likes of McKinley (Michael Ian Black) and Ben (Bradley Cooper). This offbeat romp, directed by David Wain, weaves an unpredictable tapestry of humor and nostalgia without resorting to clichés. The film has since garnered cult status for its unique comedic style and memorable characters.
- Released: 2001
- Directed by: David Wain
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- 11Spider-Man 2, a superhero flick directed by Sam Raimi, unravels the complex life of Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire). As Spider-Man, he battles with the duality of his existence - saving New York City while juggling college and love. His world intensifies with the emergence of Dr. Otto Octavius (Alfred Molina), a brilliant scientist turned villain 'Doc Ock' after a failed experiment. Amidst personal struggles and high-stakes action, Parker must find balance. This film won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects, highlighting its impressive cinematic prowess.
- Released: 2004
- Directed by: Sam Raimi
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- 12The 40-Year-Old Virgin is a comedic exploration of late-blooming adulthood, starring Steve Carell as Andy Stitzer, a man who has managed to avoid life's intimate interactions. The movie, directed by Judd Apatow, follows the journey of Andy as his friends David (Paul Rudd), Jay (Romany Malco), and Cal (Seth Rogen) discover his secret and embark on a mission to end his virgin status. Through their misadventures and Andy's burgeoning relationship with Trish (Catherine Keener), the film delves into themes of friendship, love, and the pressures of societal norms. This light-hearted comedy won an MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance by Carell.
- Released: 2005
- Directed by: Judd Apatow
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- 13On the day his latest deal collapses, fast-talking-salesman Sam (Chris Pine) receives the news that his father has died. Reluctantly, Sam returns home to settle the estate of his father. In the course of carrying out the man's last wishes, Sam is surprised to learn of the existence of a 30-year-old sister, named Frankie (Elizabeth Banks). As the sister and brother get to know each other, Sam must re-examine both his perceptions about his family and the life choices that he has made.
- Released: 2012
- Directed by: Alex Kurtzman
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- 14After salesmen Danny (Paul Rudd) and Wheeler (Seann William Scott) trash a company truck, the court gives them a choice: jail time or community service in a mentoring program. Thinking to take the easy way out, the two overgrown adolescents find themselves paired with a teenager (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), who is experiencing the pangs of first love, and a foul-mouthed fifth-grader (Bobb'e J. Thompson), who needs an attitude adjustment.
- Released: 2008
- Directed by: David Wain
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- 15When disgraced ex-cop Nick Cassidy (Sam Worthington) steps onto the ledge of the highest floor of New York's famous Roosevelt Hotel, more than just his life is at risk; he threatens to bring the city to its knees. There are some very nervous people around with some very big secrets to hide. As police negotiator Lydia Spencer (Elizabeth Banks) tries to talk Nick in from the ledge, she begins to suspect that he has an ulterior motive behind his actions.
- Released: 2012
- Directed by: Asger Leth
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- 16After a difficult struggle with fertility, Tori Breyer's dreams of motherhood come true with the arrival of a mysterious baby boy. Brandon appears to be everything Tori and her husband, Kyle, ever wanted -- bright, talented and curious about the world. But as Brandon nears puberty, powerful darkness manifests within him, and Tori becomes consumed by terrible doubts about her son. Once Brandon begins to act on his twisted urges, those closest to him find themselves in grave danger.
- Released: 2019
- Directed by: David Yarovesky
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- 17Following her rescue from the devastating Quarter Quell, Katniss (Jennifer Lawrence) awakes in the complex beneath the supposedly destroyed District 13. Her home, District 12, has been reduced to rubble, and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) is now the brainwashed captive of President Snow (Donald Sutherland). At the same time, Katniss also learns about a secret rebellion spreading throughout all of Panem -- a rebellion that will place her at the center of a plot to turn the tables on Snow.
- Released: 2014
- Directed by: Francis Lawrence
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- 18After spending time in a psychiatric facility, young Anna (Emily Browning) finds significant changes in store at home. Her widowed father (David Strathairn) is now engaged to her mother's former nurse, Rachel (Elizabeth Banks). One night, the ghost of Anna's mother appears, screaming for revenge and accusing Rachel of murder. Anna and her sister, Alex (Arielle Kebbel), start to investigate, but they may be unprepared for the lethal battle of wills that ensues.
- Released: 2009
- Directed by: Tom Guard, Charles Guard
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- 19In the midst of the Great Depression, a businessman (Jeff Bridges) coping with the tragic death of his son, a jockey with a history of brutal injuries (Tobey Maguire) and a down-and-out horse trainer (Chris Cooper) team up to help Seabiscuit, a temperamental, undersized racehorse. At first the horse struggles to win, but eventually Seabiscuit becomes one of the most successful thoroughbreds of all time, and inspires a nation at a time when it needs it most.
- Released: 2003
- Directed by: Gary Ross
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- 20Challenges of impending parenthood turn the lives of five couples upside down. Two celebrities are unprepared for the surprise demands of pregnancy; hormones wreak havoc on a baby-crazy author, while her husband tries not to be outdone by his father, who's expecting twins with his young trophy wife; a photographer's husband isn't sure about his wife's adoption plans; a one-time hook-up results in a surprise pregnancy for rival food-truck owners.
- Released: 2012
- Directed by: Kirk Jones
- 21In Spider-Man 3, Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire), our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, faces a web of challenges. His love for Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst) is tested as new villains emerge. The Sandman (Thomas Haden Church), an escaped convict with the power to shape-shift into sand, and Venom (Topher Grace), a sinister alien symbiote that amplifies its host's darkest traits, are the formidable foes. As Peter grapples with his personal demons, he must also confront these threats to protect New York City. This action-packed superhero drama, directed by Sam Raimi, showcases a complex narrative of redemption and responsibility while maintaining its comic book roots.
- Released: 2007
- Directed by: Sam Raimi
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- 22Elena Houghlin is a scientist, engineer and inventor of Calisto -- a sustainable energy source that will revolutionize the way people use power. But when the cutting edge technology falls into the wrong hands, Elena turns to the Townsend Agency for help. Now, it's up to the Angels -- Jane, Sabina and the newly recruited Elena -- to retrieve Calisto before it can be transformed into a weapon of mass destruction.
- Released: 2019
- Directed by: Elizabeth Banks
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Power Rangers
Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ CylerFive ordinary teens must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove - and the world - is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so, they will have to overcome their real-life issues and before it's too late, band together as the Power Rangers.- Released: 2017
- Directed by: Dean Israelite
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- 24In the genre-bending film, Slither, a meteorite crash-lands in a small town, carrying an alien parasite. This creature takes over Grant Grant (Michael Rooker), a prominent local businessman, turning him into a horrific monster. The town's sheriff, Bill Pardy (Nathan Fillion), and Grant's wife, Starla (Elizabeth Banks), find themselves battling not only Grant's transformation but also the growing horde of mind-controlled townsfolk. As the infection spreads, they must uncover a way to stop it before their quaint town is consumed entirely by this alien horror. The movie expertly weaves together elements of science fiction, horror, and dark comedy to create an unforgettable cinematic experience.
- Released: 2006
- Directed by: James Gunn
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- 25The sequel to The Hunger Games further explores the dystopian world of Panem. Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) return as victors of the 74th Hunger Games, only to be thrust back into the arena for the Quarter Quell, a special edition of the deadly competition. As they fight against new adversaries and old allies alike, elements of rebellion start to simmer in the districts. The movie won accolades for its visual effects and engrossing storyline, while marking a significant step forward in the franchise's narrative arc. The film is a potent mix of action, adventure, and political intrigue that keeps viewers on edge throughout its runtime. Despite facing an even darker reality, Katniss remains resolute in her quest for survival and justice.
- Released: 2013
- Directed by: Francis Lawrence
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- 26Crooked cops on the take -- small-time drug lords -- sleazy informers and sadistic rich kids ready to kill --- for police detective John Shaft, its just another night in the underbelly of New York City, another shift facing down cops and criminals who want him dead and a legal system that thrives on money, not justice.
- Released: 2000
- Directed by: John Singleton
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Big Breaks
Elizabeth Banks, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jane LynchBig Breaks is a 2009 comedy short film directed by David Krumholtz.- Released: 2009
- Directed by: David Krumholtz
- 28Elliot Sherman (Michael Showalter) has had terrible luck with women during his life, losing three of them to ex-boyfriends in outlandish situations. Now, a week before he is to marry Caroline (Elizabeth Banks), she mentions an old high-school boyfriend, Bradley (Justin Theroux), and Elliot worries that the curse is about to strike again. A co-worker named Cecil (Michelle Williams) attempts to reassure him, but trying not to give in to anxiety only makes things worse.
- Released: 2005
- Directed by: Michael Showalter
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- 29Love in Los Angeles takes a myriad of twists and turns with these sexually promiscuous citizens. Sarah (Elizabeth Banks) and Todd (Tom Everett Scott) are dating, but Sarah is embroiled in an affair with Josh (James LeGros). Josh is married to Gwen (Anne Heche), who learns of his infidelity and wants to sleep with a hotel clerk, David (Eion Bailey), for revenge. But David is in love with his ex-girlfriend Rosalie (Kerry Washington), who is engaged to commitment-phobe Jerry (Dulé Hill).
- Released: 2004
- Directed by: Ken Kwapis
- 30In Pitch Perfect 2, the Barden Bellas, an all-female acapella group led by Beca Mitchell (Anna Kendrick) and Fat Amy (Rebel Wilson), strive to regain their reputation. After a disastrous performance at the Lincoln Center, they face stiff competition in the World Championships of A Cappella - a feat no American team has ever accomplished. Director Elizabeth Banks sets the stage for this musical comedy sequel, punctuating dramatic moments with vibrant song-and-dance numbers. The film won the Top Soundtrack award at the 2015 American Music Awards, proving its melodic prowess.
- Released: 2015
- Directed by: Elizabeth Banks
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- 31Emmet (Chris Pratt), an ordinary LEGO figurine who always follows the rules, is mistakenly identified as the Special -- an extraordinary being and the key to saving the world. He finds himself drafted into a fellowship of strangers who are on a mission to stop an evil tyrant's (Will Ferrell) plans to conquer the world. Unfortunately for Emmet, he is hopelessly -- and hilariously -- unprepared for such a task, but he'll give it his all nonetheless.
- Released: 2014
- Directed by: Phil Lord, Chris Miller
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- 32Dave Ming Chang (Eddie Murphy) is the ultimate fish out of water. Even though he's just arrived in New York, that doesn't explain his odd behavior or disjointed locomotion. The outside Dave is actually a spaceship, controlled by a crew of tiny aliens, and modeled after their captain. As the crew contends with a slew of physical challenges, such as eating, drinking and excreting, they begin to experience profound emotional changes as well.
- Released: 2008
- Directed by: Brian Robbins
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- 33Surrender Dorothy is an independent film by director Kevin DiNovis which won first place at the 1998 Slamdance Film Festival. The film stars Peter Pryor, Kevin DiNovis, and is the first film role for Elizabeth Banks, who appears in the credits as "Elizabeth Casey."
- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Kevin DiNovis
- 34A Tennessee sod tycoon (Johnny Knoxville) tries to save his business while learning how to be a father to his estranged teenage daughter.
- Released: 2005
- Directed by: Katrina Holden Bronson
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Ordinary Sinner
Elizabeth Banks, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Chris MessinaOrdinary Sinner is a 2001 film directed by John Henry Davis.- Released: 2001
- Directed by: John Henry Davis
- 36Lovely, Still is a 2008 film directed by Nik Fackler.
- Released: 2009
- Directed by: Nik Fackler
- 37Isabel (Elizabeth Banks), an aspiring photojournalist who pays her bills with weddings jobs, is unsure about her upcoming wedding to Jonathan (James Marsden), a Jewish lawyer. Her mother, Diana (Glenn Close), an Oscar-winning actress, is becoming increasingly unhappy in her open marriage and has begun flirting with a much younger actor, Alec (Jesse Bradford). Over a 24-hour period, Isabel, Diana and the people around them are forced to reevaluate their lives and their relationships.
- Released: 2005
- Directed by: Chris Terrio
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- 38Realizing the stakes are no longer just for survival, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) teams up with her closest friends, including Peeta (Josh Hutcherson), Gale (Liam Hemsworth) and Finnick for the ultimate mission. Together, they leave District 13 to liberate the citizens of war-torn Panem and assassinate President Snow, who's obsessed with destroying Katniss. What lies ahead are mortal traps, dangerous enemies and moral choices that will ultimately determine the future of millions.
- Released: 2015
- Directed by: Francis Lawrence
- 39Easygoing, dimwitted slacker Ned Rochlin (Paul Rudd) makes the biggest mistake of his so-far uninspired life when he sells some pot to a cop. Homeless and jobless upon his release from jail, Ned must prevail upon his three sisters (Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel, Emily Mortimer) for help. Though Ned himself is utterly without a shred of ambition or guile, it's a different story with his sisters, who find their carefully ordered lives thrown into chaos whenever he's around.
- Released: 2011
- Directed by: Jesse Peretz
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- 40Flashbacks to key events in his life reveal the rise of George W. Bush from ne'er-do-well party boy and son of privilege to president of the United States. After trading in booze for religion, George mends his aimless ways and sets his sights first on the Texas governorship, then on the presidency. But the country's involvement in the Iraq war decreases his approval rating.
- Released: 2008
- Directed by: Oliver Stone
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- 41The citizens of Bricksburg face a dangerous new threat when LEGO DUPLO invaders from outer space start to wreck everything in their path. The battle to defeat the enemy and restore harmony to the LEGO universe takes Emmet, Lucy, Batman and the rest of their friends to faraway, unexplored worlds that test their courage and creativity.
- Released: 2019
- Directed by: Mike Mitchell
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- 42The Sisters is a 2005 film starring Maria Bello, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Erika Christensen as the title characters; it also stars Alessandro Nivola, Rip Torn, Eric McCormack, Steven Culp, Tony Goldwyn and Chris O'Donnell. The film was written by Richard Alfieri and directed by Arthur Allan Seidelman. The Sisters is inspired by Anton Chekhov's play Three Sisters . It tells the story of three sisters and a brother, their family dysfunctions, and the siblings dealing with their ups and downs after the death of their father.
- Released: 2005
- Directed by: Arthur Allan Seidelman
- 43Of the two Claus brothers, Fred (Vince Vaughn) is the troublemaker and polar opposite of his saintly sibling, Nicholas (Paul Giamatti). When Fred's criminal ways finally land him in big trouble, Nicholas bails him out and brings him to the North Pole to work off the debt by making toys. The headaches mount for St. Nick, who not only must deal with his troublemaking brother, but also an efficiency expert who has come to evaluate Santa's operation.
- Released: 2007
- Directed by: David Dobkin
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- 44Meet Bill is a 2007 comedy film written and directed by Bernie Goldmann and Melisa Wallack and starring Aaron Eckhart as the titular character, with supporting performances by Logan Lerman, Jessica Alba, Elizabeth Banks, and Timothy Olyphant.
- Released: 2007
- Directed by: Melisa Wallick, Bernie Goldmann
- 45Sue (Jennifer Aniston), a workaholic, is a traveling saleswoman peddling cheap art to motels. On one of her stops she meets Mike (Steve Zahn), a lonely motel manager who still lives with his parents. Though Mike hardly dares hope his clumsy attempts to seduce Sue will work, she unexpectedly responds, and the pair have a one-night stand. After Sue leaves the next day, Mike decides to pursue her, setting off a chain of events that will alter both their lives forever.
- Released: 2008
- Directed by: Stephen Belber
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- 46Twelve directors, including Peter Farrelly, Griffin Dunne and Brett Ratner, contributed to this collection of outrageous spoofs and stories. A seemingly perfect man has an unusual blemish on his neck in "The Catch." Superheroes attend a speed-dating event in "Robin's Big Speed Date." Two people on a blind date try to break the ice by playing "Truth or Dare." Other stories include "iBabe," "The Proposition," "Beezel" and "Victory's Glory."
- Released: 2013
- Directed by: Steven Brill, Peter Farrelly, Will Graham, Steve Carr, Griffin Dunne
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- 47Swept Away is a 2002 romantic comedy film directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Madonna, Adriano Giannini, and Bruce Greenwood. It was released by Screen Gems and produced by Matthew Vaughn. The film is a remake of Lina Wertmüller's 1974 film of the same name.
- Released: 2002
- Directed by: Guy Ritchie
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- 48The Details is a 2011 film directed by Jacob Aaron Estes. When a family of raccoons discover worms living underneath the sod in Jeff and Nealy's backyard, this pest problem begins a darkly comic and wild chain reaction of domestic tension, infidelity and murder. It has a rating of 45% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 33 reviews.
- Released: 2011
- Directed by: Jacob Aaron Estes
- 49A family of ducks decides to leave the safety of a New England pond for an adventurous trip to Jamaica. However, their well-laid plans quickly go awry when they get lost and wind up in New York City. The experience soon inspires them to expand their horizons, open themselves up to new friends, and accomplish more than they ever thought possible.
- Released: 2023
- Directed by: Benjamin Renner
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- 50It's been three years since Mike Lane's (Channing Tatum) retirement from stripping, but the former dancer misses the excitement and feeling of being on stage. Most of all, though, he misses the best friends that he ever had, the crew known as the Kings of Tampa. Opportunity comes knocking when the guys look him up as they travel to Myrtle Beach, S.C., for a stripper convention. With the promise of outrageous fun, a reinvigorated Mike can't resist the chance to join in and take it off again.
- Released: 2015
- Directed by: Gregory Jacobs
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