HBO Films Movies List

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List of HBO Films movies, listed alphabetically with film trailers when available. HBO Films has produced some popular movies, so film buffs can use this list to find a few that they haven't already seen. This best HBO Films movies list displays shorts as well as feature films made by HBO Films, including theatrical releases, limited releases, and made-for-TV HBO Films movies.

List features Three Amigos, My Big Fat Greek Wedding and more movies.

If you want to answer the questions, "What movies did HBO Films produce?" and "What films did HBO Films distribute?" then this list can help you out.
  • Amistad

    Amistad

    Morgan Freeman, Anthony Hopkins, Matthew McConaughey
    In the historical drama Amistad, Steven Spielberg transports us to 1839. The film revolves around a mutiny aboard La Amistad, a slave ship traveling towards America. Cinqué (Djimon Hounsou), a Mende tribesman, leads the revolt. The uprising sets in motion a court case that challenges the very foundation of American legal system and questions the country's stance on slavery. The movie also showcases notable performances by Anthony Hopkins, portraying former President John Quincy Adams, and Matthew McConaughey as the idealistic lawyer Roger Sherman Baldwin. Garnering multiple award nominations, Amistad weaves together threads of law, freedom, and humanity in an unforgettable narrative.
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  • An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong

    An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong

    Jennifer Tilly, Annabeth Gish, Sammi Hanratty
    An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong is the fifth film in the American Girl series, starring actress and singer Sammi Hanratty. It is based on the Chrissa books in the American Girl series written by Mary Casanova. The screenplay was written by Christine Coyle Johnson and Julie Prendiville Roux. The movie was directed by Martha Coolidge. It won a 2009 Gold Award from National Parenting Publications.
  • Apology

    Apology

    Lesley Ann Warren, Harvey Fierstein, Peter Weller
    Apology is a made for HBO original film that premiered on July 27, 1986. The movie is based on the artwork of Allan Bridge and the novel he inspired, Mr. Apology. The film was eventually released on video and syndicated to cable and network television outlets. It stars Lesley Ann Warren, Peter Weller and John Glover.
  • Children of Beslan
    Children of Beslan is a 2005 documentary film directed by Ewa Ewart and Leslie Woodhead.
  • Cinema Verite

    Cinema Verite

    Diane Lane, Tim Robbins, James Gandolfini
    In the 1970s Bill Loud (Tim Robbins) and his wife, Pat (Diane Lane), allow cameras to film their personal lives for the PBS series "An American Family."
  • Conspiracy

    Conspiracy

    Kenneth Branagh, Stanley Tucci, David Threlfall
    In January 1942, as the United States enters World War II, a conference assembles near Berlin. SS Gen. Heydrich (Kenneth Branagh) and his associate, Lt. Eichmann (Stanley Tucci) call the meeting to discuss the "evacuation" of Germany's Jews and other undesirables, a code word for their extermination in concentration camps. To begin this Final Solution, they must change the mind of a small group of men opposed to the idea, led by Chancellor Kritzinger (David Threlfall).
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  • Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead

    Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead

    Christina Applegate, Joanna Cassidy, John Getz
    In the comedy film Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, Sue Ellen Crandell (Christina Applegate) is an adolescent left in charge after her elderly babysitter bites the dust. With her mother off on vacation, Sue Ellen must juggle keeping her siblings in check and holding a fashion job to keep them afloat financially. In this chaotic journey, she learns valuable life lessons while trying to maintain the illusion that everything is under control. Despite its comedic premise, the movie subtly explores themes of responsibility and maturity.
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  • Elephant

    Elephant

    Alex Frost, Eric Deulen, John Robinson
    A variety of adolescents at a suburban high school drift through a seemingly uneventful day, until two students arrive with violent intentions. Alex (Alex Frost) and Eric (Eric Deulen) have developed elaborate plans to enter their school and gun down as many of their peers as possible. Although Alex and Eric are seen as the victims of bullying, and the pair have carefully plotted their attack, most of the violence is committed with a detached sense of randomness.
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  • Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel

    Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel

    Anna Faris, Dean Lennox Kelly, Marc Wootton
    After losing his job at an amusement park, sci-fi geek Ray heads to the bar with his friends, fellow nerd Toby and die-hard cynic Pete. Bored of his friends sci-fi-related chatter, Pete heads to the bathroom where he witnesses a bizarre rift in time and a terrifying vision of the future in which everybody in the bar has been massacred.
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  • Game Change

    Game Change

    Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Ed Harris
    Gov. Sarah Palin (Julianne Moore) of Alaska becomes Sen. John McCain's (Ed Harris) running mate in the 2008 presidential election.
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  • Good Hair

    Good Hair

    Al Sharpton, Ice-T, Nia Long
    Prompted by a question from his young daughter, comic Chris Rock sets out to explore the importance of hair in black culture. Rock interviews celebrities such as Ice-T and Raven Symone, and visits hair salons, stylist competitions and even an Indian temple to learn about hair culture.
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  • Grey Gardens

    Grey Gardens

    Drew Barrymore, Jessica Lange, Jeanne Tripplehorn
    The lives of Edith Bouvier Beale (Jessica Lange) and her daughter Edie (Drew Barrymore), aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
  • Inside Deep Throat

    Inside Deep Throat

    Gerard Damiano
    Dennis Hopper narrates this documentary that investigates the infamous pornographic film "Deep Throat." Featuring interviews with the cast and filmmakers, including director Gerard Damiano and leads Linda Lovelace and Harry Reems, this film explores the controversy surrounding both the production of the movie and its reception. Cultural icons of the era such as Hugh Hefner, Gore Vidal and Larry Flynt also contribute, discussing the impact of "Deep Throat" on the zeitgeist.
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  • Into the Storm

    Into the Storm

    Brendan Gleeson, Iain Glen, Janet McTeer
    Into the Storm or Churchill at War is a 2009 biographical film about Winston Churchill and his days in office during World War II. The movie is directed by Thaddeus O'Sullivan and stars Brendan Gleeson, who plays the British Prime Minister. Into the Storm is a sequel to the 2002 television film The Gathering Storm, which details the life of Churchill in the years just prior the war. Into the Storm had its first public premiere on HBO and HBO Canada on 31 May 2009. Into the Storm was nominated for 14 Primetime Emmy Awards. Brendan Gleeson won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie.
  • Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

    Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

    Abigail Breslin, Joan Cusack, Jane Krakowski
    Kit Kittredge (Abigail Breslin), a girl growing up in Depression-era Cincinnati, has a nose for news and a knack for picking up strays. When a crime spree hits the Ohio city, all evidence points to the local hobo community, particularly Kit's friend Will. She recruits her friends Ruthie and Stirling to sniff out the real thief, but the children uncover a plot that reaches far beyond Cincinnati.
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  • Last Days

    Last Days

    Michael Pitt, Lukas Haas, Asia Argento
    In this film inspired by deceased Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain, brilliant-but-tortured musician Blake (Michael Pitt) becomes overwhelmed by the demands made on him by his fame and so retreats to a large mansion in the woods. Blake longs to be free of his friends' constant demands for money, their attempts to cash in on his success, and from the taxing expectations of the music business. As his depression worsens, Blake unwisely seeks an answer to his dilemma in solitude.
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  • Mom and Dad Save the World

    Mom and Dad Save the World

    Teri Garr, Jeffrey Jones, Jon Lovitz
    While planning to destroy Earth with a gigantic laser beam, Emperor Tod Spengo (Jon Lovitz), ruler of the planet Spengo, catches a glimpse of housewife Marge Nelson (Teri Garr) and becomes smitten with her. Beaming Marge and her husband, Dick (Jeffrey Jones), up to Spengo from California, the daft, dimwitted leader tries to woo her, and sends her spouse to prison. Soon Dick is plotting an insurgency, in hopes of overthrowing Spengo and rescuing his wife.
  • My Big Fat Greek Wedding

    My Big Fat Greek Wedding

    Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Michael Constantine
    In the comedic romance, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Toula Portokalos (Nia Vardalos) finds herself at odds with her traditional Greek family's expectations. At 30 years old, working in her family's restaurant and unmarried, she yearns for change. A chance encounter with non-Greek Ian Miller (John Corbett) sparks an unlikely romance. As love blossoms, they face the challenge of blending their vastly different cultures. This endearing film, a sleeper hit of 2002, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, showcasing its witty dialogue and poignant storytelling.
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  • Sex and the City 2

    Sex and the City 2

    Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis
    In the sequel Sex and the City 2, Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), along with her friends Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall), Charlotte York (Kristin Davis) and Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), embarks on a glamorous adventure to Abu Dhabi. Their journey, filled with romance, fashion, and friendship, takes them far from the familiar streets of New York City. The ladies face unexpected challenges and surprising revelations while savoring exotic luxuries. Directed by Michael Patrick King, this comedy-drama encapsulates the spirit of the original TV series while adding its own cinematic sparkle. Despite encountering varied cultural norms and personal dilemmas, these Manhattanites never lose their flair for style or their bond of friendship.
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  • Sex and the City

    Sex and the City

    Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Chris Noth
    Sex and the City is a rom-com drama that sweeps its audience into the bustling, glamorous life of Manhattan. Our protagonist, Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), navigates love and friendship with her three best friends - Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall), Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), and Charlotte York (Kristin Davis). Set against a backdrop of high fashion and higher stakes, the movie explores their romantic escapades and personal dilemmas. The film, an extension of the award-winning TV series, cleverly intertwines humor, heartbreak, and hope while showcasing the complexities of modern womanhood.
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  • Share

    Share

    Rhianne Barreto, Charlie Plummer, Poorna Jagannathan
    Share is a 2019 drama film, written and directed by Pippa Bianco, based upon Bianco's short film of the same name. After discovering a disturbing video from a night she doesn't remember, sixteen-year-old Mandy (Rhianne Barreto) must try to figure out what happened and how to navigate the escalating fallout.
  • Starter for 10

    Starter for 10

    James McAvoy, Alice Eve, Rebecca Hall
    Brian Jackson (James McAvoy), a working-class youth from Essex, gets a chance to prove himself when he is accepted to respected Bristol University. As Brian navigates his way through his first year there, he finds romance with two pretty students (Alice Eve, Rebecca Hall) and tries out for a popular TV program called "University Challenge."
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  • Sugar

    Sugar

    Algenis Perez Soto, Rayniel Rufino, André Holland
    Like many young men in the Dominican Republic, 19-year-old Miguel "Sugar" Santos (Algenis Perez Soto) dreams of winning a slot on an American baseball team. Indeed, his talents as a pitcher eventually land him a slot on a single-A team in Iowa, but culture shock, racism and other curveballs threaten to turn Sugar's dream sour.
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  • Sweet Dreams

    Sweet Dreams

    Jessica Lange, Ed Harris, Ann Wedgeworth
    Aspiring country singer Patsy Cline (Jessica Lange) is resigned to both her thankless gigs and her unhappy marriage, until she meets the charismatic Charlie Dick (Ed Harris). Eventually leaving her husband to marry Charlie, Patsy temporarily shelves her performing career to be a mother. Later she returns to singing and finds success under manager Randy Hughes (David Clennon). Patsy hits a remarkable stride with a string of hit singles, and has become a full-fledged star when tragedy strikes.
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  • Switch

    Switch

    Ellen Barkin, Jimmy Smits, JoBeth Williams
    Steve Brooks (Perry King), a sexist womanizer, is killed by a group of his angry former lovers. In heaven, he makes a bargain with God for redemption and agrees to return to Earth. Once there, he must have a sincere relationship with a female and make her fall in love with him. If not, Steve's soul will become the property of the devil (Bruce Martyn Payne). But the devil hedges his bet, and Steve is reincarnated as a woman named Amanda Brooks (Ellen Barkin).
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  • Taking Chance

    Taking Chance

    Kevin Bacon, Tom Aldredge, Blanche Baker
    Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort accompanies the body of Lance Cpl. Chance Phelps to his hometown in Wyoming.
  • The Glitter Dome

    The Glitter Dome

    John Lithgow, James Garner, Margot Kidder
    The Glitter Dome is a film directed by Stuart Margolin released on Nov 18, 1984.
  • The Life and Death of Peter Sellers

    The Life and Death of Peter Sellers

    Geoffrey Rush, Charlize Theron, Emily Watson
    A biographical film about Peter Sellers' turbulent rise from popular BBC radio performer to one of the world's most gifted comedic actors. Propelled by an overly possessive mother, Sellers struggled to reconcile his relationship with women, his celebrity status and his many selves.
  • The Notorious Bettie Page

    The Notorious Bettie Page

    Gretchen Mol, Chris Bauer, Jared Harris
    Following a failed marriage and a gang rape, Bettie Page (Gretchen Mol) arrives in New York City and soon begins a career as a model and an aspiring actress. She becomes a celebrated pinup girl but experiences a series of missed opportunities and failed relationships.
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  • The Trouble with Spies

    The Trouble with Spies

    Donald Sutherland, Ned Beatty, Ruth Gordon
    The Trouble with Spies is a 1987 film directed by Burt Kennedy. A spy spoof comedy, it stars Donald Sutherland and Ned Beatty. The film was shot in 1984, but not released until three years later. It includes one of veteran actress Ruth Gordon's final performances.