List of the best Kathy Bates movies: Fried Green Tomatoes(1991), Dolores Claiborne(1995), A Home of Our Own(1993), The War at Home(1996), Unconditional Love(2002), Ambulance Girl(2005), Misery(1990), Love Liza(2002), Boychoir(2014), The Waterboy(1998), Used People(1992), Curse of the Starving Class(1995) ... ...
Drama
USA
1991
130 Minutes
Evelyn Couch
Kathy Bates Jessica Tandy Mary Stuart Masterson Mary-Louise Parker Nick Searcy Gailard Sartain Stan Shaw Cicely Tyson Gary Basaraba Timothy Scott
housewife elderly person husband career woman friend uplifting endearing nursing home household café birmingham, ala. small town female bonding nonconformity racism friendship spousal abuse food discovery transformation
A housewife who is unhappy with her life befriends an old lady in a nursing home and is enthralled by the tales she tells of people she used to know.
Crime, Drama
USA
1995
131 Minutes
Dolores Claiborne
Kathy Bates Jennifer Jason Leigh Judy Parfitt Christopher Plummer David Strathairn Eric Bogosian John C. Reilly Ellen Muth Bob Gunton Roy Cooper Wayne Robson
journalist housekeeper elderly woman detective father daughter disturbing brooding melodramatic maine small town family home police station ferry mansion murder dark secrets domestic violence mysterious past mother/daughter relationship
A big-city reporter travels to the small town where her mother has been arrested for the murder of an elderly woman that she works for as a maid.
Drama
USA
1993
102 Minutes
Frances Lacey
Kathy Bates Edward Furlong Soon-Teck Oh Tony Campisi Clarissa Lassig T.J. Lowther Sarah Schaub Miles Feulner Amy Sakasitz
mother son japanese-american delinquent supervisor widow touching inspiring melodramatic endearing los angeles office idaho house countryside family ties single mothers financial troubles fresh start parent/child relationship
Widow Frances Lacey is being sexually harassed by her boss while she tries to provide for her brood of six children. Also, her oldest son, Shayne, is constantly in trouble. When she's fired from her job, she decides to abandon Los Angeles.
Drama
USA
1996
119 Minutes
Maurine Collier
Kathy Bates Martin Sheen Emilio Estevez Kimberly Williams-Paisley Carla Gugino Geoffrey Blake Corin Nemec Ann Hearn
vietnam vet father mother sister military officer viet cong engaging sad small town family home bus station dining room post-traumatic stress disorder family gathering family dysfunction parent/child relationship brother/sister relationship vietnam war discovery revenge
Haunted by his experiences in the Vietnam War, a young man returns home and has trouble adjusting back to civilian life, his family and his stern father.
Gay & Lesbian, Comedy, Drama
USA
2002
121 Minutes
Grace Beasley
Kathy Bates Rupert Everett Meredith Eaton Peter Sarsgaard Dan Aykroyd Lynn Redgrave Stephanie Beacham Richard Briers Marcia Warren Jack Noseworthy Jonathan Pryce
housewife lawyer valet serial killer amusing engaging chicago england small town parking lot murder celebrity legacy homosexuality hero worship underdog discovery 2000s
After her husband unexpectedly leaves her, Grace Beasley (Kathy Bates) spontaneously travels to Great Britain to attend the funeral of Victor Fox (Jonathan Pryce), a singer she adored. ... See full summary »
Comedy, Drama
2005
96 Minutes
Director
In the midst of a marital crisis, a popular food writer (Kathy Bates) finds a new sense of purpose as a volunteer EMT.
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
USA
1990
107 Minutes
James Caan Kathy Bates Frances Sternhagen Richard Farnsworth Lauren Bacall Graham Jarvis J.T. Walsh June Christopher
author nurse prisoner uneasy tense creepy chilling colorado cabin obsession writing obsessive fan captivity car crash escape rivalry 1980s
After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse.
Drama
France|Germany|USA
2002
90 Minutes
Philip Seymour Hoffman Kathy Bates Jack Kehler Sarah Koskoff Stephen Tobolowsky Erika Alexander J.D. Walsh Kevin Breznahan
Following the unexplained suicide of his wife Liza, a web designer turns to gasoline fumes and remote-control airplanes while avoiding an inevitable conflict with his mother-in-law.
Drama, Music
USA|Canada
2014
103 Minutes
Dustin Hoffman Kathy Bates Eddie Izzard Debra Winger Josh Lucas Kevin McHale Garrett Wareing Joe West Erica Piccininni River Alexander Grant Venable
choir director schoolboy single mother young boy singer inspiring uplifting moving yale connecticut united states singing talent troubled youth choir choir singer growing up
After his single mother dies, a young boy with an excellent voice is sent to a prestigious choir school, and has trouble adapting to the culture of the school.
Comedy
USA
1998
88 Minutes
Helen 'Mama' Boucher
Adam Sandler Kathy Bates Henry Winkler Fairuza Balk Jerry Reed Larry Gilliard Jr. Blake Clark Rob Schneider Robert Kokol Clint Howard Al Whiting
angry man mother football coach ex-convict rival football player amusing endearing louisiana stadium house hospital lake college football mother/son relationship bullying anger championship teamwork
A waterboy for a college football team discovers he has a unique tackling ability and becomes a member of the team.
Drama
USA|Japan
1992
115 Minutes
Shirley MacLaine Kathy Bates Jessica Tandy Marcello Mastroianni Marcia Gay Harden Sylvia Sidney Joe Pantoliano Mathew Branton Bob Dishy Charles Cioffi Louis Guss
At her husband's funeral, Pearl (Shirley MacLaine), Jewish mother of two divorced and antagonistic daughters, meets an old Italian friend (Marcello Mastroianni) of her husband, whose advice... See full summary »
Drama
USA
1995
102 Minutes
James Woods Kathy Bates Henry Thomas Kristin Fiorella Louis Gossett Jr. Randy Quaid Jim Fitzpatrick Joel Anderson John Cannon Nichols
Sam Shepard's coming of age drama about a dirt-poor 1950's-era farm family. Dad's a foul talking drunk, and Mom is desperately trying to save what's left of their family life.
Gay & Lesbian, Romance, Other
USA
2010
119 Minutes
Jessica Alba Kathy Bates Jessica Biel Bradley Cooper Eric Dane Patrick Dempsey Héctor Elizondo Jamie Foxx Jennifer Garner Topher Grace Anne Hathaway
boyfriend girlfriend teacher doctor football player receptionist emotional heartwarming los angeles love love triangle infatuation new love infidelity romance love discovery 2010s
Intertwining couples and singles in Los Angeles break-up and make-up based on the pressures and expectations of Valentine's Day.
Comedy, Other
USA
2016
92 Minutes
Billy Bob Thornton Kathy Bates Tony Cox Christina Hendricks Brett Kelly Ryan Hansen Jenny Zigrino Jeff Skowron Cristina Rosato Mike Starr Octavia Spencer
robber sidekick friend mother director child cheeky hilarious cool mall bar hotel car street restaurant drinking anger theft hijinx friendship
Fueled by cheap whiskey, greed and hatred, Willie teams up once again with his angry little sidekick, Marcus, to knock off a Chicago charity on Christmas Eve.
Drama
2006
104 Minutes
Jessica Lange Kathy Bates Joan Allen Tom Skerritt Jodi Russell Ivey Lloyd Christine Baranski Victor Rasuk
widow stepdaughter best friend young man truck driver engaging amusing family home idaho utah park desert open road death memorial road trip coming of age family friendship quest
After her husband's death, Arvilla (Jessica Lange) brings her two friends (Kathy Bates, Joan Allen) on a road trip that turns into the journey of a lifetime.
Drama
USA
2019
131 Minutes
Bobi Jewell
Paul Walter Hauser Sam Rockwell Kathy Bates Jon Hamm Olivia Wilde Nina Arianda Ian Gomez David Moretti Wayne Duvall Charles Green Mike Pniewski
security guard fbi agent journalist survivor olympic athlete gripping engaging intense brooding atlanta bench park olympic games suspicion domestic terrorism evacuation bomb framed mystery rescue
Security guard Richard Jewell is an instant hero after foiling a bomb attack at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, but his life becomes a nightmare when the FBI leaks to the media that he is a suspect in the case.
Drama
USA|UK
2008
119 Minutes
Helen Givings
Leonardo DiCaprio Kate Winslet Kathy Bates Michael Shannon Kathryn Hahn David Harbour Dylan Baker Richard Easton Zoe Kazan Jay O. Sanders Max Casella
salesman housewife co-worker cheater neighbor emotional sad passionate connecticut suburbia office new york city paris marriage class conflict infidelity loneliness family dysfunction depression fall
A young couple living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to raise their two children.
Adventure
USA|Brazil
1991
187 Minutes
Hazel Quarrier
Tom Berenger Aidan Quinn Kathy Bates John Lithgow Daryl Hannah Tom Waits Stênio Garcia Nelson Xavier José Dumont Niilo Kivirinta S. Yriwana Karaja
missionary wife reverend son native american tribesman spectacular passionate brazil river forest camp missionary work mining infidelity disease hallucinations insanity fall transformation
Martin and Hazel Quarrier are small-town fundamentalist missionaries sent to the jungles of South America to convert the Indians. Their remote mission was previously run by the Catholics, ... See full summary »
Crime, Drama
USA
2019
132 Minutes
Governor Ma Ferguson
Kevin Costner Woody Harrelson Kathy Bates John Carroll Lynch Kim Dickens Thomas Mann W. Earl Brown Emily Brobst Edward Bossert David Furr Jane McNeill
The untold true story of the legendary detectives who brought down Bonnie and Clyde.
Romance, Comedy, Drama
USA
2011
106 Minutes
Beverly Corbett
Kate Hudson Gael García Bernal Kathy Bates Lucy Punch Romany Malco Rosemarie DeWitt Whoopi Goldberg Treat Williams Steven Weber Peter Dinklage Alan Dale
advertising executive cancer patient doctor mother best friend father heartwarming mushy amusing doctor's office household hospital terminal illness romance relationships dying young commitment discovery sacrifice love
An irreverent young woman who uses her humor to prevent matters from getting serious has a life-changing visit with her doctor.
Fantasy
USA
1992
106 Minutes
Leah Blier
Alec Baldwin Meg Ryan Kathy Bates Ned Beatty Patty Duke Sydney Walker Richard Riehle Stanley Tucci Rocky Carroll
wife husband old man daughter doctor amusing creative heartwarming chicago jamaica wedding switching bodies newlyweds magic terminal illness honeymoon true love love metamorphosis sacrifice
A couple fall in love despite the girl's pessimistic outlook. As they struggle to come to terms with their relationship, something supernatural happens that tests it.
Sci-Fi
USA|Canada
2008
104 Minutes
Regina Jackson
Keanu Reeves Jennifer Connelly Kathy Bates Jaden Smith John Cleese Jon Hamm Kyle Chandler Robert Knepper James Hong John Rothman Sunita Prasad
alien scientist doctor stepson robot professor bleak spirited patriotic thrilling suspenseful frightening india manhattan, n.y. government building central park new jersey new york city alien invasion saving the world
A remake of the 1951 classic science fiction film about an alien visitor and his giant robot counterpart who visit Earth.
Drama
UK|Spain|France
2004
124 Minutes
The Marquesa
Robert De Niro F. Murray Abraham Kathy Bates Gabriel Byrne Geraldine Chaplin Émilie Dequenne Adriana Domínguez Harvey Keitel Pilar López de Ayala John Lynch Mark Polish
monk archbishop nobleman mistress marquesa daughter somber disheartening lima, peru courtroom bridge family home investigation spanish inquisition trial disaster religion divine intervention quest transformation
In 1714 Peru, a friar is tried by the Inquisition for questioning God's intentions when five die in the collapse of an Andean rope bridge.
Comedy
USA
2014
97 Minutes
Lenore
Melissa McCarthy Susan Sarandon Kathy Bates Allison Janney Dan Aykroyd Mark Duplass Gary Cole Toni Collette Nat Faxon Sandra Oh Ben Falcone
waitress husband neighbor grandmother co-worker friend amusing cheeky charming house restaurant fast food restaurant car bar street infidelity bad luck travel relationships friendship
After getting fired and finding out her husband is cheating, Tammy hits the road with her profane, alcoholic grandmother.
Musical, Comedy, Kids & Family
1999
96 Minutes
Miss Agatha Hannigan
Victor Garber Alicia Morton Kathy Bates Alan Cumming Audra McDonald Kristin Chenoweth Marissa Rago Danelle Wilson Nanea Miyata Lalaine Sarah Hyland
orphan billionaire assistant headmistress franklin delano roosevelt brother endearing uplifting hilarious orphanage mansion new york city adoption paternity scam redemption love pursuit transformation 1930s
When Daddy Warbucks (Victor Garber) is accused of not caring enough for the poor, he takes in orphan Annie (Alicia Morton) for the holidays.
Comedy, Drama
1995
89 Minutes
Meg Bethune
Charlie Talbert George C. Scott Kathy Bates Ariana Richards Chris Owen James Van Der Beek Lawrence Pressman Rita Moreno
teen boy best friend cheerleader jock mother grandfather heartwarming charming high school family home suburbia united states teen angst love triangle reinvention bullying unconventional family growing up love transformation
An overweight freshman (Charlie Talbert) who pines for a pretty cheerleader is the target of a high-school quarterback's cruel prank.
Romance, Drama, History
USA|Mexico
1997
195 Minutes
The Unsinkable Molly Brown
Leonardo DiCaprio Kate Winslet Billy Zane Kathy Bates Frances Fisher Gloria Stuart Bill Paxton Bernard Hill Jonathan Hyde Victor Garber David Warner
wealthy woman artist fiancée widow touching thrilling emotional ship ocean liner ocean floor atlantic ocean love triangle poverty scandal jealousy survival shipwreck love fall rivalry
A seventeen-year-old aristocrat falls in love with a kind but poor artist aboard the luxurious, ill-fated R.M.S. Titanic.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2002
124 Minutes
Roberta Hertzel
Jack Nicholson Hope Davis Dermot Mulroney Kathy Bates Len Cariou Howard Hesseman June Squibb Harry Groener
orphan insurance salesman salesman daughter retiree widower quirky witty emotional amusing sad heartwarming kansas colorado museum office cemetery death redemption aging
A recently retired man embarks on a journey to his estranged daughter's wedding, only to discover more about himself and life than he ever expected.
Romance
USA
1990
103 Minutes
Rosemary
Susan Sarandon James Spader Jason Alexander Kathy Bates Eileen Brennan Steven Hill Rachel Levin Corey Parker Renee Taylor Jonathan Penner Barbara Howard
ad executive waitress widower friend love interest associate amusing sultry tender st. louis diner dinner party new york city bar class distinctions secret tragic death may-december romance jewish identity sex
Lust turns to love for a 40-ish working-class woman and a 20-ish yuppie adman with little in common.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2000
108 Minutes
Mother Superior
Alex D. Linz Shirley MacLaine Gary Sinise Kathy Bates Stacey Halprin Kiami Davael Joey Lauren Adams Jennifer Tilly Brett Butler
student mother superior police officer mother classmate offbeat amusing catholic school suburbia cemetery self-expression individuality divorce cross-dressing underdog 2000s
Bruno is a unique young boy genius, whose expression of his own individuality leads his family and community along an emotional journey.
Comedy
USA|Germany
2006
90 Minutes
Agnes Menure
Ron Livingston Neve Campbell Danny DeVito Kathy Bates Bob Odenkirk Edward Herrmann Christine Baranski Beverly D'Angelo
biological father biological mother professional wealthy man blue-collar worker amusing charming cheeky hilarious playful positive united states los angeles estrangement family family relationships family reunification parent/child relationship lifestyle discovery
A hip, well-dressed yuppie tracks down his biological parents, only to find that they live in a trailer park.
Drama, Biography
2005
117 Minutes
Helena Mahoney
Kenneth Branagh Cynthia Nixon Jane Alexander Kathy Bates Tim Blake Nelson David Paymer Matt O'Leary Matt Malloy
politician eleanor roosevelt physical therapist mother manager patient emotional inspiring warm springs, ga. spa household franklin delano roosevelt polio paralysis politics determination rehabilitation quest fall rise
Stricken with polio at the age of 39, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (Kenneth Branagh) seeks refuge and treatment at a health spa in Georgia.
Romance, Fantasy
Spain|USA|France
2011
94 Minutes
Gert
Owen Wilson Rachel McAdams Marion Cotillard Michael Sheen Kathy Bates Adrien Brody Léa Seydoux Nina Arianda Carla Bruni Kurt Fuller Mimi Kennedy
aspiring writer fiancée salvador dali gertrude stein ernest hemingway f. scott fitzgerald lighthearted quirky amusing emotional paris apartment café park restaurant france vacation time travel jazz age disillusionment
While on a trip to Paris with his fiancée's family, a nostalgic screenwriter finds himself mysteriously going back to the 1920s every day at midnight.
Comedy, Drama
USA
1982
110 Minutes
Stella Mae
Sandy Dennis Cher Karen Black Sudie Bond Kathy Bates Marta Heflin Mark Patton Caroline Aaron
fan woman transgender woman amusing emotional uneasy tender texas small town united states reunion james dean fandom anniversary transformation growing up discovery 20th century
A fan club of die-hard James Dean fans meet on the 20th anniversary of his death and reconnect, opening old wounds and facing new ones.
Drama
UK|Canada
2018
123 Minutes
Barbara Haggermaker
Kit Harington Natalie Portman Jacob Tremblay Susan Sarandon Kathy Bates Thandie Newton Ben Schnetzer Amara Karan Chris Zylka Jared Keeso Emily Hampshire
closeted homosexual actor emotional moving canada homosexuality homophobia tabloid journalism discovery growing up 2010s
A decade after the death of an American television star, a young actor reminisces about the written correspondence he shared with him, as well as the impact those letters had on both their lives.
Romance, Action, Adventure
USA
2011
100 Minutes
Bryan's Mother
Dave Annable Katharine McPhee Rob Schneider Mena Suvari Kathy Bates Ken Davitian Tia Carrere Kevin Dunn Vinnie Jones Stephen Tobolowsky
An unassuming pet photographer is thrown into serious action, adventure and romance when he's forced to marry a Croatian bride and spend his honeymoon at a remote tropical resort where she is kidnapped.
Crime, Drama
USA
1989
102 Minutes
Jill
Sally Kirkland Robert LuPone Richard Lynch Sarah Michelle Gellar Kathy Bates W.T. Martin
A New York hooker tries to keep her daughter out of the clutches of the mobsters she works for.
Romance, Comedy, Drama
USA
2007
126 Minutes
Patricia
Hilary Swank Gerard Butler Lisa Kudrow Gina Gershon James Marsters Kathy Bates Harry Connick Jr. Jeffrey Dean Morgan Nellie McKay Dean Winters Anne Kent
husband friend widow mother singer childhood friend emotional mushy inspiring manhattan, n.y. ireland apartment boat bar rural community life lessons death of spouse love letters the past loss
A young widow discovers that her late husband has left her 10 messages intended to help ease her pain and start a new life.
Comedy
USA
2016
99 Minutes
Ida Marquette
Melissa McCarthy Kristen Bell Peter Dinklage Ella Anderson Tyler Labine Kathy Bates Cecily Strong Mary Sohn Kristen Schaal Eva Peterson Timothy Simons
mogul prisoner assistant parent young girl brash cheeky hilarious arena prison apartment office street car arrest prison egoism redemption hope money
A titan of industry is sent to prison after she's caught insider trading. When she emerges ready to rebrand herself as America's latest sweetheart, not everyone she screwed over is so quick to forgive and forget.
Action, Western
USA
2001
93 Minutes
Ma James
Colin Farrell Scott Caan Ali Larter Gabriel Macht Gregory Smith Harris Yulin Kathy Bates Timothy Dalton Will McCormack Ronny Cox Terry O'Quinn
jesse james frank james cole younger detective mother railroad baron thrilling suspenseful emotional missouri bank train stagecoach river farm james-younger gang robbery death of mother gambling railroad
5 Southern friends return home when the war ends 1865. But Yankee soldiers and Pinkerton are busy helping a railroad baron grab land from farmers along the planned railroad west. The 5 friends fight back.
Biography, Drama, History
USA|China|Canada
2018
120 Minutes
Dorothy Kenyon
Felicity Jones Armie Hammer Justin Theroux Jack Reynor Cailee Spaeny Stephen Root Sam Waterston Kathy Bates Chris Mulkey Francis X. McCarthy Wendy Crewson
attorney mother husband judge child incredible inspiring emotional confident tense new york city house court party office washington, d.c. gender equality ruth bader ginsberg court battles historical events
The true story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her struggles for equal rights, and the early cases of a historic career that lead to her nomination and confirmation as U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice.
Comedy
USA
1992
86 Minutes
Prostitute
Woody Allen Mia Farrow John Malkovich Madonna Donald Pleasence Lily Tomlin Jodie Foster Kathy Bates John Cusack Kate Nelligan Fred Gwynne
bookkeeper vigilante sword swallower clown landlady strangler madcap hilarious dark big city apartment circus police station brothel bar false accusations investigation murder manhunt mob mentality
With a serial strangler on the loose, a bookkeeper wanders around town searching for the vigilante group intent on catching the killer.
Comedy, Other
USA
2007
116 Minutes
Mother Claus
Vince Vaughn Paul Giamatti Miranda Richardson John Michael Higgins Rachel Weisz Kevin Spacey Elizabeth Banks Kathy Bates Trevor Peacock Chris "Ludacris" Bridges Rio Hackford
santa claus brother mother girlfriend wife elf heartwarming hysterical madcap north pole santa's workshop household dining room boardroom brotherhood family christmas efficiency bad behavior relationships
Fred Claus, Santa's bitter older brother, is forced to move to the North Pole to help Santa and the elves prepare for Christmas in exchange for cash.
Comedy
USA
1988
113 Minutes
Mrs. Canby
Dudley Moore Liza Minnelli Geraldine Fitzgerald John Gielgud Stephen Elliott Paul Benedict Cynthia Sikes Kathy Bates Jack Gilford Ted Ross Daniel Greene
alcoholic wife dudley moore engaging park skid row search job life love 1980s
Arthur loses his fortune for staying with Linda, right as the two were preparing to adopt a child. As their marriage suffers, Arthur plans for a way to get his money back, but first he must sober up and get a real job.
Drama, Biography
USA
2009
128 Minutes
Miss Sue
Sandra Bullock Tim McGraw Quinton Aaron Jae Head Lily Collins Ray McKinnon Kim Dickens Adriane Lenox Kathy Bates Catherine Dyer Andy Stahl
student mother father son daughter coach inspiring uplifting endearing memphis, tenn. football field race relations social standing acceptance poverty football family sports discovery rise
The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All-American football player and first-round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.
Comedy, Drama
USA
2017
93 Minutes
Vera
Rosario Dawson Nick Robinson Tip "T.I." Harris Jacob Latimore Grant Gustin William H. Macy Felicity Huffman William Fichtner Rick Fox Kathy Bates
teen boy single mother disabled boy alcoholic bad boy stripper engaging charming amusing witty touching madcap american south coming-of-age opposing personalities alcoholics anonymous chasing dreams obsession lust discovery
A young man living a sheltered life develops a crush on an ex-stripper and joins her Alcoholics Anonymous group just so he can be in the same room with her.
Mystery & Thriller
USA
1986
102 Minutes
Jane Fonda Jeff Bridges Raul Julia Diane Salinger Richard Foronjy Geoffrey Scott James "Gypsy" Haake Kathleen Wilhoite Don Hood Fran Bennett Michael Flanagan
actress ex-cop hairdresser socialite husband chilling suspenseful dark los angeles apartment murder wrongfully accused memory loss alcoholism unlikely allies escape mystery 1980s
A washed up, alcoholic actress who is prone to blackouts wakes up next to a murdered man. Did she kill him and, if not, is she in danger?
Comedy, Adventure
USA|Germany|Ireland|UK
2004
119 Minutes
Jackie Chan Steve Coogan Cécile de France Jim Broadbent Ewen Bremner Ian McNeice Karen Joy Morris Roger Hammond David Ryall Mark Addy Richard Branson
inventor thief servant ninja king navigator lighthearted madcap amusing england train balloon paris boat martial arts wager world travel flying race against time gadgets
To win a bet, an eccentric British inventor, beside his Chinese valet and an aspiring French artist, embarks on a trip full of adventures and dangers around the world in exactly eighty days.