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Drama
USA
2012
121 Minutes
Director
Maggie Gyllenhaal Viola Davis Holly Hunter Oscar Isaac Rosie Perez Ving Rhames Lance Reddick Marianne Jean-Baptiste Bill Nunn Emily Alyn Lind Dante Brown
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Two determined mothersÂ, one a teacher, look to transform their children's failing inner city school. Facing a powerful and entrenched bureaucracy, they risk everything to make a difference in the education and future of their children.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2014
102 Minutes
Director
Jennifer Aniston Adriana Barraza Sam Worthington Mamie Gummer Felicity Huffman William H. Macy Chris Messina Lucy Punch Britt Robertson Paula Cale Ashley Crow
divorcée widower physical therapist sad group therapy suburb united states support group illness new love love 2010s
The acerbic, hilarious Claire Bennett becomes fascinated by the suicide of a woman in her chronic pain support group. As she uncovers the details of Nina's suicide and develops a poignant relationship with Nina's husband, she also grapples with her own, very raw personal tragedy.
Romance, Fantasy
USA
2011
86 Minutes
Director
Alex Pettyfer Vanessa Hudgens Neil Patrick Harris Peter Krause LisaGay Hamilton Mary-Kate Olsen Dakota Johnson Erik Knudsen
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A modern-day take on the "Beauty and the Beast" tale where a New York teen is transformed into a hideous monster in order to find true love.