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An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong (2009) on 5 january 2009
, 1h30Directed by Martha Coolidge
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Jeu, Films about toys, Children's films
Actors Sammi Hanratty, Annabeth Gish, Kaitlyn Dever, Timothy Bottoms, Michael Learned, Adair Tishler
Rating62%
Chrissa Maxwell and her family move from Iowa to Minnesota in order to be closer to Chrissa's grandmother, Louise "Nana" Hanlon, after their grandfather died. At her new school, Chrissa has a hard time making friends and soon finds herself bullied by Tara James, Sonali Matthews and Jayden Johnson, a trio of girls called the Mean Bees.
Slaughter (2009) on 9 january 2009
, 1h36Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Action, Adventure, Horror
Actors David Sterne, Antonia Bernath, Ingrid Bișu, Maxim Knight
Rating45%
Faith (Amy Shiels) is a young woman trapped in a relationship with her abusive boyfriend, Jimmy (Vance Daniels). She flees from him and moves to Atlanta to start over again. As Faith begins her new life, she meets a fun and free-spirited young woman named Lola (Lucy Holt). Lola lives on a farm with her controlling father, Jorgen (David Sterne), her older brother, and her younger brother. Faith and Lola become good friends, and Lola invites Faith to live with her and her family to help out with the farm work. During the day, the family (and Faith) work on the farm, and at night the two young women go out on the town to party in Atlanta. Lola brings home a different man every night. Eventually Faith notices that these men disappear after their encounters with Lola, and she suspects that Lola's father is murdering them in the farm's slaughterhouse.
No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos (2009) on 11 january 2009
, 1h44Origin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Documentary films about business, Documentary films about the visual arts, Documentary films about the film industry, Documentaire sur une personnalité
Actors Dennis Hopper, Peter Bogdanovich, Sharon Stone, John Boorman, Karen Black, Sandra Bullock
Rating77%
This documentary traces the careers of cinematographers László Kovács and Vilmos Zsigmond. These lifelong friends are Hungarian expatriates who had been studying cinematography in Hungary and defected following the 1956 Soviet invasion. Coincidentally, they also photographed many of the tumultuous events during the invasion.
The Widow's Might (2009) on 10 january 2009
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Films about religion
Rating42%
The film, a musical comedy, tells the story of an elderly widow battling the government to save her home from tax foreclosure, and of the families who help her.
Voices (2007) on 9 january 2009
, 1h24Genres Drama, Thriller, Horror, Crime, Slasher
Themes Ghost films
Actors Yun Jin-seo, Park Ki-woong, Kim So Eun, Lee Ki-woo, Oh Yeon-seo, Lee Kan-hee
Rating55%
Kim Ga-in is a student in South Korea. She and her family come to her aunt Jee-sun's wedding but before the wedding, Jee-sun is pushed off the balcony and rushed to the hospital. Ga-in waits with her boyfriend, Park Hyun-joong, while her aunt recovers. They then witness Jee-sun's younger sister, Jung-sun, repeatedly stabbing her.
Perkins' 14 (2009) on 9 january 2009
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Horror
Actors Shayla Beesley, Richard Brake, Craig Robert Young
Rating50%
Ten years after officer Dwayne Hopper’s son disappeared, the last of 14 victims in a string of local unsolved disappearances, his suspicions are aroused by prison inmate Ronald Perkins (Richard Brake). Dwayne searches Perkins’ house and discovers a collection of torture videos featuring the missing victims from the past. In a fit of rage, Dwayne kills Perkins. But things get complicated when a wave of carnage sweeps the town, with reports of Dwayne’s own son amongst the marauding psychopaths.
Bride Wars (2009) on 9 january 2009
, 1h29Directed by Gary Winick
Origin USA
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Themes Feminist films, Political films, Buddy films, Children's films
Actors Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway, Candice Bergen, Chris Pratt, Bryan Greenberg, Steve Howey
Rating55%
Emma Allen (Anne Hathaway) and Olivia 'Liv' Lerner (Kate Hudson) are best friends who have planned every detail of their weddings, since first witnessing a wedding 20 years ago at the Plaza Hotel. Therefore, they both have made it a lifetime priority to be married in the same location in June.
Hellsinki (2009) on 9 january 2009
, 2h13Directed by Aleksi Mäkelä
Genres Drama, Action, Crime
Actors Samuli Edelmann, Peter Franzén, Pihla Viitala, Maria Heiskanen, Jasper Pääkkönen, Kari Hietalahti
Rating66%
Porky's: Pimpin' Pee Wee (2009) on 9 january 2009
Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Actors Whitney Anderson, Barry Livingston, Jacki R. Chan, Sandra McCoy, Christine Nguyen, Nicole
Rating38%
Three college student friends have misadventures over the summer.
Autopsy (2008) on 9 january 2009
, 1h24Directed by Adam Gierasch
Origin USA
Genres Science fiction, Thriller, Horror
Actors Michael Bowen, Jessica Lowndes, Robert Patrick, Jenette Goldstein, Robert LaSardo, Ross McCall
Rating50%
Five friends go to New Orleans Mardi Gras. On their way home, they get into a car accident and realize they have hit a man. Before anyone can call for help, an ambulance arrives. They are taken to a strange hospital where their injuries can be examined.
Behind Enemy Lines III: Colombia (2009) on 6 january 2009
, 1h34Directed by Tim Matheson
Origin USA
Genres Drama, War, Thriller, Action, Adventure, Historical
Actors Joe Manganiello, Yancey Arias, Channon Roe, Keith David, Chris Johnson, Steven Bauer
Rating48%
Colombia is in chaos, as a five man team of US Navy SEALS embark on a secret mission to ensure that peace talks between the country's government and insurgent guerrillas don't erupt into violence, an unforeseen complication threatens all out war. Out of nowhere, the meeting falls under attack and the leaders from both sides are killed. The SEALS have been framed for the crime, leaving them to fight for their lives from behind enemy lines against the Colombian Special Forces (AFEUR). Abandoned by their government and left for dead, the weary soldiers race to uncover the evidence that will prove their innocence while ensuring that the violence is contained. Should the fighting spill over the border, the entire region or both sides could be plunged into a nightmarish inferno of war and death.
The President Is Coming (2009) on 9 january 2009
, 1h26Directed by Kunaal Roy Kapur
Genres Biography, Comedy
Themes Political films, Films based on plays
Actors Konkona Sen Sharma, Shernaz Patel, Ira Dubey, Anand Tiwari, Namit Das, Rohan Sippy
Rating67%
In 2006, George W. Bush, President of the United States, visited India. In addition to the many diplomatic and political things on the agenda was a rather unique event — a meeting with the young faces responsible for shaping "The New India". The six contestants are Maya Roy India's best young Writer, Ajay Karlekar India's best young Social Activist, Archana Kapoor India's best young Indian Entrepreneur, Rohit Seth Call Center Accent Trainer, Kapil Dev Dholakia India's best young Stock Investor, Ramesh S Software Engineer.
The Little Traitor (2009) on 10 january 2009
, 1h29Origin Israel
Genres Drama
Actors Alfred Molina, Zachi Noy, Rami Heuberger, Theodore Bikel, Ofer Shechter
Rating68%
The Little Traitor is set in 1947 Palestine, when the area still was ruled by the British, tells how 12-year-old Proffi (Ido Port) befriends the hated enemy, in the form of English Sgt. Dunlop (Alfred Molina), and sticks with him despite the suspicions of friends and family.
Immortally Yours (2009) on 6 january 2009
, 1h51Origin USA
Genres Horror, Romance
Themes Vampires in film
Actors Daniel Goddard, Eric Etebari, David Castro, Martin Kove, Costas Mandylor, Matthias Hues
Rating22%
During a night at the opera, Estelle Henderson is embarrassed by her drunken fiance, John, but also attracted by a dark and mysterious young man in the audience. After the performance, John attacks Estelle's father, Dr. George Henderson, but is stopped by the young man, who introduces himself as Alex Stone. Alex and Estelle go out for dinner and fall in love.
Thick as Thieves (2009) on 9 january 2009
, 1h44Directed by Mimi Leder
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Action, Crime
Themes Mafia films, Heist films, Gangster films, Escroquerie
Actors Antonio Banderas, Morgan Freeman, Radha Mitchell, Marcel Iureș, Robert Forster, Rade Šerbedžija
Rating59%
Set in New York City, veteran thief Keith Ripley (Morgan Freeman) recruits younger crook Gabriel Martin (Antonio Banderas) to help him pull off one final job in order to repay his debt to the Russian mob, who had killed his previous partner, Victor Korolenko, over the debt before they could complete the plan. Martin is unsure of Ripley, but Ripley's goddaughter, Alexandra Korolenko (Radha Mitchell), who is also Victor's daughter, convinces him otherwise, although Ripley does not like that the two are getting close. Ripley tells Martin the plan, that they are going to steal from a Russian museum that has been smuggling Russian treasures into the country and bribing the NYPD with large donations and expensive equipment. The two infiltrate a party at the museum posing as cops, with Ripley as Lt. Weber (Robert Forster), a cop who has a particular vendetta against Ripley, to gather information about their vault.
Expecting a Miracle (2009) on 10 january 2009
Directed by Steve Gomer
Genres Drama
Actors Jason Priestley, Theresa Polo, Cheech Marin, Shalim Ortiz, Rebeka Montoya, Ed Lauter
Rating62%
Pete (Jason Priestley) and Donna (Teri Polo) Stanhope are a young married couple living in L.A. who are trying to conceive a child. When they discover they are unable to have children due to medical issues, their marriage begins to crumble. They decide to go on vacation and wind up stranded in a small village in Mexico (the fictional town of Dommatina) due to car troubles. They meet the charming young boy Pepillo, who was crippled in an accident years before that also killed his parents; Pepillo's adult brother Juan, the village mechanic; Magdalena, Juan's fiance, who also takes care of the village children; and Father Arturo, the village priest who is helping prepare the "flying machine" for the upcoming fiesta.
Journey to Mecca (2009) on 7 january 2009
, 45minutesDirected by Bruce Neibaur
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Documentary, Adventure, Historical
Themes Films about religion, Films about Islam
Actors Ben Kingsley, Nabil Elouahabi, Nadim Sawalha
Rating72%
The Butterfly Effect 3: Revelations (2009) on 9 january 2009
, 1h31Origin USA
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Thriller, Fantasy, Horror, Crime
Themes Time travel films, Alternate history films
Actors Chris Carmack, Rachel Miner, Sarah Habel, Pjeter Malota
Rating55%
Sam Reide (Chris Carmack) witnesses a woman being killed, then wakes up in an ice-filled bathtub, his vitals being monitored by his sister Jenna (Rachel Miner). Sam can travel back to any time and location during his lifetime (occupying the body of that time in his life), needing only to concentrate on where and when he wishes to arrive. He has helped the local police capture criminals under the guise of being a psychic. We learn that Sam pays his sister Jenna's rent and buys her groceries, and that she rarely leaves the apartment and lives in squalor.
400 Years of the Telescope (2009) on 6 january 2009
, 1hOrigin USA
Genres Documentary
Themes Documentary films about historical events
Rating70%
Eden Lake (2008) on 6 january 2009
, 1h31Directed by James Watkins
Origin United-kingdom
Genres Thriller, Horror, Crime
Themes L'adolescence, Films about education, Films about children, Films about school violence
Actors Kelly Reilly, Michael Fassbender, Jack O'Connell, Finn Atkins, James Gandhi, Thomas Turgoose
Rating67%
Nursery school teacher Jenny (Kelly Reilly) and her boyfriend, Steve (Michael Fassbender), escape their everyday life to an idyllic remote lake in the green English countryside. Along the way, they meet Adam (James Gandhi), a young boy who is reluctant to talk with them. Attempting to relax near a beach, their trip is disrupted by the presence of delinquent teenagers and their dog, but Steve intends to stay and not be driven away from enjoying their vacation. After they sleep overnight in their tent, problems begin to arise; their food is infested with insects and their car tire is damaged by a bottle left behind by the teens. Despite this, they are able to fix the tire and set off for town for breakfast at a cafe.
The Unborn (2009) on 9 january 2009
, 1h28Directed by David S. Goyer
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Fantastic, Horror
Themes Films about religion, Ghost films, Political films, Films about Jews and Judaism
Actors Odette Annable, Gary Oldman, Meagan Good, Cam Gigandet, James Remar, Ethan Cutkosky
Rating47%
Casey Beldon has nightmarish hallucinations of strange-looking dogs in the neighbourhood and an evil child with bright blue eyes following her around. While babysitting Matty, her neighbor's son, she finds him showing his infant sibling its reflection in a mirror. Matty attacks Casey, smashing the mirror on her head, and tells her: "Jumby wants to be born now". She puts him to bed and leaves in shock.
Red Terror on the Amber Coast (2008) on 6 january 2009
, 1hOrigin USA
Themes Documentary films about politics, Political films
Not Easily Broken (2009) on 9 january 2009
, 1h39Directed by Bill Duke
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy-drama, Romance
Themes Films about religion
Actors Morris Chestnut, Taraji P. Henson, Maeve Quinlan, Wood Harris, Kevin Hart, Eddie Cibrian
Rating61%
Dave (Morris Chestnut) and Clarice Johnson (Taraji P. Henson) have reached a breaking point in their marriage. When Clarice is injured in a car accident, her mother Mary (Jenifer Lewis) intervenes. The obvious truth that more than just her injuries need immediate attention is exposed. Clarice begins to be treated by Julie (Maeve Quinlan), a physical therapist. Dave develops a friendship with Julie and her teenage son Bryson (Cannon Jay). The acceptance and comfort Dave finds in the two stirs his longing for a family and a passionate partner. When Bryson unexpectedly dies in a swimming accident, Dave and Julie's relationship grows closer as Clarice pulls farther away. Dave and Clarice must confront whether their marriage vows are or are not easily broken. Dave later visits Julie after she calls him, and he comforts her in her grief. They begin to kiss, but Dave realizes it is Clarice he truly wants. The couple reunites once Clarice expresses to him the reasons for her mother having such a big input in their marriage. They reunite and Dave finds out that Clarice is pregnant.
$5 a Day (2008) on 11 january 2009
, 1h38Directed by Nigel Cole
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy
Themes Transport films, Road movies
Actors Christopher Walken, Alessandro Nivola, Amanda Peet, Sharon Stone, Peter Coyote, Dean Cain
Rating62%
Ritchie Flynn Parker (Alessandro Nivola) is a seemingly successful man living in Los Angeles, California who has just broken up with his girlfriend Maggie (Amanda Peet). He has also just been fired from his job as a health inspector when he discovers his father Nat (Christopher Walken), a cheap con-man, has a terminal brain tumor and he wants to see Ritchie. Ritchie, believing it's another con, grudgingly goes to Atlantic City to see his father who explains he has been living on five dollars a day, going to extremes to do so, such as constantly calling various radio station contests with different aliases to win things, like concert tickets he can then scalp. Nat shows Ritchie an x-ray of his skull, and asks Ritchie to drive him to New Mexico to seek a potential cure. The father and son hit the road driving a Sweet'n Low car free of charge provided they get gas at Chevron stations along the way. Ritchie calls his girlfriend to tell her about his life and the trip, using one of Nat's many free cell-phones with promotional minutes.
Gran Torino (2009) on 9 january 2009
, 1h52Directed by Clint Eastwood
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller
Themes Films about racism, Transport films, Films about automobiles, Road movies, Gangster films
Actors Bee Vang, Ahney Her, Cory Hardrict, Clint Eastwood, Geraldine Hughes, Christopher Carley
Rating80%
Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood) is a cantankerous, retired Polish American assembly line worker and Korean War veteran, who has recently been widowed after 50 years of marriage, causing him to be a lapsed Catholic. His Highland Park, Michigan neighborhood in the Detroit area, formerly populated by working class white families, is now dominated by poor Asian immigrants, and gang violence is commonplace. Adding to the isolation he feels is the emotional detachment of his family.