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1Robert De Niro, Ed Harris, Charles S. DuttonJacknife is a 1989 American film directed by David Jones and starring Robert De Niro, Ed Harris and Kathy Baker. The film focuses on a small, serious story, with emphasis on characterization and the complex tension between people in a close relationship. Stephen Metcalfe, upon whose play, Strange Snow, the film was based, wrote the screenplay.
2Kathy Baker, Amy Brenneman, Elpidia CarrilloThe lives of nine women occasionally overlap as they deal with unfaithfulness, loss, romance and parenthood. Cancer patient Camille (Kathy Baker) has a difficult time facing her life-threatening disease, prisoner Sandra (Elpidia Carrillo) desperately looks forward to seeing her child on visiting day, Maggie (Glenn Close) and her daughter have a heart-to-heart conversation in a graveyard and Sonia (Holly Hunter) is enraged when she realizes her boyfriend is seeing another woman.
3Peter Weller, Kathy Baker, John GloverA Killing Affair, is a 1986 drama film starring Peter Weller, Kathy Baker, John Glover, Bill Smitrovich and Danny Nelson.
4Glenn Close, Cameron Diaz, Calista FlockhartIn California, a group of women struggle with personal problems as their paths intertwine in unexpected ways. Dr. Elaine Keener (Glenn Close), the sole caretaker for her aging mother, turns to tarot card reader Christine (Cameron Diaz) for spiritual aid. Christine grapples with her own angst due to her lover's debilitating illness. Meanwhile, a bank manager (Holly Hunter) deals with an unwanted pregnancy, two sisters pursue romantic interests and a housewife gets back into the dating game.- 5Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed HarrisIn the gripping epic, The Right Stuff, viewers are thrust into the thrilling world of the U.S. space program. The story chronicles the lives of seven brave pilots turned astronauts (Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid, and others) who become the Mercury Seven, America's first space travelers. Based on Tom Wolfe's best-selling book, this saga reveals their grueling training and their daring exploits. A captivating blend of historical drama and adventure, it won four Academy Awards, including Best Film Editing and Best Sound Mixing. This film is a testament to human determination and ingenuity in the face of the unknown.More The Right Stuff
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6Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Renée ZellwegerSet against the backdrop of the American Civil War, Cold Mountain is a riveting drama starring Inman (Jude Law), an injured Confederate soldier. Struggling with the harsh realities of war, he embarks on a perilous journey back to Cold Mountain, North Carolina. Ada Monroe (Nicole Kidman), a preacher's daughter and Inman's love interest, strives to maintain her deceased father's farm in his absence. Aided by Ruby Thewes (Renée Zellweger), an earthy woman who helps her survive, Ada awaits Inman's return. The film won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress (Zellweger). It weaves a tale of love, survival, and resilience amid conflict.More Cold Mountain- #11 of 27 onThe 25+ Best Civil War Movies Of All Time, Ranked
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7Michael Keaton, Kathy Baker, Morgan FreemanHotshot real estate salesman Daryl (Michael Keaton) has a bad cocaine habit. After embezzling his company's money, he wakes up next to a girl who overdosed. To hide from the police, he checks into a rehabilitation program guaranteeing anonymity. Under the mentorship of counselor Craig (Morgan Freeman), Daryl accepts that he has a substance abuse problem. As he falls in love with fellow patient Charlie (Kathy Baker), Daryl begins committing to a newly sober life.More Clean and Sober- #85 of 122 onThe Best Movies Of 1988
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8Tom Selleck, Kathy Baker, Saul RubinekJesse Stone: Innocents Lost is a 2011 American television mystery film directed by Dick Lowry and starring Tom Selleck, Kathy Baker, and Kohl Sudduth. Based on the characters from the Jesse Stone novels created by Robert B. Parker, the film is about the retired police chief of a small New England town who investigates the suspicious death of a young friend while the police force deals with the arrogant new police chief who is the son-in-law of a town councilman. Filmed on location in Nova Scotia, the story is set in the fictitious town of Paradise, Massachusetts. Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost is the seventh in a series of eight television films based on the characters of Parker's Jesse Stone novels. The film first aired on the CBS television network on May 9, 2010.
9Christopher Reeve, Morgan Freeman, Kathy BakerJonathan Fisher (Christopher Reeve) is a reporter struggling to keep his job at a magazine. Assigned to write a real-life prostitution exposé, he fails to gain information from his subjects and decides to make up his own story about a pimp. The piece revives his career, but his fictional character turns out to be strangely similar to Fast Black (Morgan Freeman), an actual pimp, who is outraged and demands that Jonathan spill his sources. When the police get involved, matters get even uglier.- 10Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne WiestIn the peculiar and captivating film Edward Scissorhands, Edward (Johnny Depp), a gentle creation with scissors for hands, navigates life in suburbia after being taken in by Peg (Dianne Wiest). His unusual appearance and talent for topiary artistry stir both fascination and fear among the townsfolk. The eccentric inventor (Vincent Price) who created him passes away before he could complete Edward's hands, leaving Edward to grapple with his incomplete nature. Directed by Tim Burton, this blend of fantasy and romance won a BAFTA for Best Production Design.More Edward Scissorhands
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11Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, Liane BalabanIn London for his daughter's wedding, a struggling jingle-writer, Harvey Shine (Dustin Hoffman), misses his plane to New York, and thus loses his job. While drowning his sorrows in the airport pub, Harvey meets Kate (Emma Thompson), a British government worker stuck in an endless cycle of work, phone calls from her mother, and blind dates. A connection forms between the unhappy pair, who soon find themselves falling in love.More Last Chance Harvey- #45 of 55 onThe Best Movies About Falling in Love Late in Life, Ranked
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12Andy Garcia, Uma Thurman, Lance HenriksenAfter discovering his wife's adultery, Los Angeles detective John Berlin (Andy Garcia) relocates to recover and work alongside old friend Freddy Ross (Lance Henriksen) in the peaceful small town of Eureka, Calif. When a severed hand is found in a garbage dump, John realizes it belongs to a missing blind woman and connects it to six similar murders. Fearing the next to die will be Helena Robertson (Uma Thurman), the blind roommate of the last victim, John tries to protect her and find the killer.More Jennifer 8- #77 of 98 onThe Best Movies of 1992
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13Tom Selleck, Krista Allen, Mae WhitmanJesse Stone: No Remorse is a 2010 American television mystery film directed by Robert Harmon and starring Tom Selleck, Kathy Baker, and Kohl Sudduth. Written by Tom Selleck and Michael Brandman, it is based on the Jesse Stone novels written by Robert B. Parker. This film is about the police chief of a small New England town who investigates a series of murders in Boston for a state police colleague and uncovers evidence that leads to a notorious mob boss. Filmed on location in Nova Scotia, the story is set in the fictitious town of Paradise, Massachusetts. Jesse Stone: No Remorse is the sixth in a series of eight television films adapted from Parker's Jesse Stone novels. With David Gribble as cinematographer, the film was nominated for an American Society of Cinematographers Award for Achievement in Cinematography, Motion Picture/Miniseries Television. The film first aired on the CBS television network on May 9, 2010.
14Tom Selleck, Viola Davis, Sean YoungJesse Stone: Sea Change is a 2007 American television mystery film directed by Robert Harmon and starring Tom Selleck, Kathy Baker, and Kohl Sudduth. Based on the novel Sea Change by Robert B. Parker, the film is about the police chief of a small New England town who investigates the unsolved murder of a bank teller shot during a robbery, and an alleged rape that draws him into conflict with the town council. It hopes to preserve the town's reputation as an ideal seaside resort. Filmed on location in Nova Scotia, the story is set in the fictitious town of Paradise, Massachusetts. Jesse Stone: Sea Change is the fourth in a series of eight television films based on Parker's Jesse Stone novels. The film first aired on the CBS television network March 22, 2007. Selleck received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for his performance in the film. Cinematographer Rene Ohashi was nominated for an American Society of Cinematographers Award for Television Movie/Miniseries/Pilot.More Jesse Stone: Sea Change- #4 of 9 onAll 9 Jesse Stone Movies, Ranked By Fans
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15Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, Bill MurrayWayne Dobie (Robert De Niro) is a shy cop whose low-key demeanor has earned him the affectionate nickname "Mad Dog." After Mad Dog saves the life of Frank Milo (Bill Murray), a crime boss and aspiring stand-up comedian, he's offered the company of an attractive young waitress named Glory (Uma Thurman) for a week. At first both are uneasy about the arrangement, but they eventually fall in love. However, the situation becomes complicated when Milo demands Glory back.
16Michael Shannon, Jessica Chastain, Shea WhighamCurtis LaForche (Michael Shannon) lives in a small Ohio town with his loving wife (Jessica Chastain) and hearing-impaired daughter (Tova Stewart). Though money is tight, he and his family are very happy. But then, Curtis begins having terrifying dreams about an apocalypse that threatens them all. Rather than confiding in Samantha, he begins building a storm shelter in the backyard, and his strange behavior causes tension in their marriage and the surrounding community.More Take Shelter- #477 of 675 onThe Best Movies Roger Ebert Gave Four Stars
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17Maria Bello, Amy Brenneman, Emily BluntSix Californians (Maria Bello, Amy Brenneman, Emily Blunt) form a book club devoted to studying the works of the 19th-century author. As each deals with life's assorted challenges, she or he finds unexpected similarities and wisdom within the pages of Austen's witty prose.- #421 of 472 onThe 400+ Best Chick Flicks Ever
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18Sean Penn, Jude Law, Kate WinsletCharismatic Southern politician Willie Stark's (Sean Penn) idealism and good intentions give way to corruption after he becomes governor of Louisiana. Unfortunately for Stark, his right-hand man (Jude Law) retains the same good moral fibre he had when the men both entered the political arena.More All the King's Men- #93 of 101 onThe Best Movies Of 2006
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19Tom Selleck, Kathy Baker, William SadlerJesse Stone: Thin Ice is a 2009 American television mystery film directed by Robert Harmon and starring Tom Selleck, Kathy Baker, and Kohl Sudduth. Based on the characters from the Jesse Stone book series created by Robert B. Parker, the film is about the police chief of a small New England town who investigates a cryptic letter sent to the mother of a kidnapped child who was declared dead. Filmed on location in Nova Scotia, the story is set in the fictitious town of Paradise, Massachusetts. Jesse Stone: Thin Ice is the fifth in a series of eight television films based on the characters of Parker's Jesse Stone novels. The film received an American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography, as well as a Canadian Society of Cinematographers Award for Best Cinematography in TV Drama for Rene Ohashi.
20Nobody's Child
Marlo Thomas, Kathy Baker, Ray BakerNobody's Child is a 1986 drama film written by Mary Gallagher and Ara Watson, directed by Lee Grant.
21Inventing the Abbotts
Joaquin Phoenix, Billy Crudup, Liv TylerIn the 1950s, brothers Jacey (Billy Crudup) and Doug Holt (Joaquin Phoenix), who come from the poorer side of their sleepy Midwestern town, vie for the affections of the wealthy, lovely Abbott sisters. Lady-killer Jacey alternates between Eleanor (Jennifer Connelly) and Alice (Joanna Going), wanting simply to break the hearts of rich young women. But sensitive Doug has a real romance with Pamela (Liv Tyler), which Jacey and the Abbott patriarch, Lloyd (Will Patton), both frown upon.
22Jack Lemmon, Ted Danson, Olympia DukakisBusinessman John Tremont (Ted Danson) has never had to worry about his father, Jake (Jack Lemmon). But, when his mother dies, John suddenly realizes that the defiant, proud and aging man needs someone to look after him. Initially uneasy about taking Jake in, John begins to reevaluate his own life as he cares for his father. The time with his dad makes John realize, among other things, how important it is that he mend his crumbling relationship with his own son (Ethan Hawke).
23Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, Michael ShannonSam Childers (Gerard Butler), a former biker, decides to go to East Africa to help repair homes destroyed by civil war. Transformed by the horrors he sees, Sam ignores the warnings of more experienced aide workers and breaks ground for an orphanage in the heart of territory controlled by a brutal renegade militia. But establishing a shelter is not enough; determined to save as many lives as possible, Sam leads armed missions into enemy territory to rescue kidnapped children.
24Robert Duvall, Rubén Blades, Kathy BakerJohn J. (Robert Duvall) is a seasoned hit man sent on a job to Argentina. When the general he's sent to kill delays his return to the country, John passes the time with Manuela (Luciana Pedraza), a beautiful dancer who becomes his teacher and guide into Argentina's sensual world of the tango. Spellbound by the rich and mysterious world Manuela has shown him, his idyll is shattered when the reality of why he's there comes crashing down around him.
25Leelee Sobieski, Diane Lane, Stellan SkarsgårdAfter the parents of Ruby (Leelee Sobieski) and her younger brother, Rhett (Trevor Morgan), are killed in a car crash, their parents' best friends, Erin and Terry Glass (Diane Lane, Stellan Skarsgard), become their guardians. The children hear promises of a world of opulence and California fun -- all they have to do is move into the Glasses' gated house. Before very long, though, Ruby suspects that Erin and Terry may not be the ideal guardians they seemed to be.More The Glass House- #128 of 252 onThe 200+ Best Psychological Thrillers Of All Time
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26Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Delroy LindoThe film follows the life of Homer Wells (Tobey Maguire), a precocious orphan who leaves his lifelong home and his loving tutor, Dr. Larch (Michael Caine) to explore the world. While Homer struggles to make a life for himself on his own, he must make monumental decisions that will change the course of his future and deeply affect the lives of those around him.More The Cider House Rules- #285 of 379 onThe Best Movies Of The 1990s
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27Peter Gallagher, Claire Danes, Kathy BakerTwo years ago, David Lewis' (Peter Gallagher) wife, Gillian (Michelle Pfeiffer), fell from their sailboat and died, and since then he's been uninterested in other relationships. Rachel (Claire Danes), their daughter, has been suffering during this period, as David ignores her and goes walking on the nearby beach, where he communicates with Gillian's ghost. Gillian's sister, Esther (Kathy Baker), brings a friend to the house in hopes of sparking his interest, but that only leads to complications.
28Ray Liotta, Kiefer Sutherland, Forest WhitakerDr. Richard Sturgess (Ray Liotta) leads a team of compassionate doctors at a veteran's hospital. Along with Drs. Morgan (Kiefer Sutherland), Handleman (Forest Whitaker) and Van Dorn (Lea Thompson), he fights to deliver adequate care to needy veterans in the face of funding cuts and a corrupt administration. To succeed, the staff may have to bend the rules and circumvent the villainous "Article 99," a bureaucratic loophole that prevents veterans from receiving the benefits they deserve.
29Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer13 Going on 30 is a romantic comedy-drama film, a charming tale of childhood fantasies colliding with adult realities. Jenna Rink (Jennifer Garner), an awkward 13-year-old girl, makes a wish to be thirty, flirty, and thriving. To her surprise, she wakes up the next day as a 30-year-old woman living in New York City. Matt Flamhaff (Mark Ruffalo), Jenna's childhood friend, becomes an unexpected yet significant character in her new life. The movie explores Jenna's journey navigating this new world filled with professional success but personal confusion. While grappling with her meteoric rise in a fashion magazine and complex love life, she learns valuable lessons about authenticity and true happiness.More 13 Going on 30- #425 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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- 30Milo Ventimiglia, Amanda Seyfried, Kathy BakerDenny Swift is a Formula One race car driver who understands that the techniques needed on the racetrack can also be used to successfully navigate everyday life. Besides his career, Denny has three loves of his life -- his beautiful wife, their young daughter and his best friend, which is a dog that wants to be reincarnated into a human.
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