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1Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy PatinkinThe Princess Bride is a whimsical blend of adventure, romance, and comedy. Westley (Cary Elwes), a humble farmhand-turned-pirate, embarks on an epic quest to rescue his beloved Buttercup (Robin Wright) from the clutches of the villainous Prince Humperdinck (Chris Sarandon). Alongside a colorful band of misfits including Inigo Montoya (Mandy Patinkin), who seeks revenge for his father's murder, and Vizzini (Wallace Shawn), a cunning Sicilian strategist, Westley must navigate treacherous terrain and outwit deadly foes. This timeless tale, peppered with memorable lines and unforgettable characters, won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Comedy Motion Picture in 1988. A film that transcends genre boundaries, it remains a classic in popular culture.- 2Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary SiniseSlow-witted Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) has never thought of himself as disadvantaged, and thanks to his supportive mother (Sally Field), he leads anything but a restricted life. Whether dominating on the gridiron as a college football star, fighting in Vietnam or captaining a shrimp boat, Forrest inspires people with his childlike optimism. But one person Forrest cares about most may be the most difficult to save -- his childhood love, the sweet but troubled Jenny (Robin Wright).More Forrest Gump
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3James McAvoy, Robin Wright, Kevin KlineFollowing the assassination of President Lincoln, seven men and one woman are arrested and charged with conspiring to kill Lincoln, the vice president and the secretary of state. Lawyer Frederick Aiken (James McAvoy) reluctantly agrees to defend the lone woman, Mary Surratt (Robin Wright), who owns a boarding house where John Wilkes Booth and others met to plan their crimes. Aiken realizes that Mary may be innocent and being used as bait to capture her son, a suspect who is still at large.
4Robin Wright, Abdel Kechiche, Sandra OhIn post-9/11 New York, a Muslim cabbie (Abdellatif Kechiche) is suspicious of an American woman's (Robin Wright Penn) motives when she insists on trying to help his jailed brother. The woman's actions set in motion a chain of events that lead to the revelation of a horrible truth.
5Message in a Bottle
Kevin Costner, Robin Wright, Paul NewmanDuring her morning jog on the beach, journalist Theresa Osborne (Robin Wright Penn) discovers a bottle protruding from the sand. Inside it, she finds a heartbreaking, anonymous love letter. After her paper publishes the letter, Osborne tracks down the letter's reclusive author, world-weary widower Garret Blake (Kevin Costner), in the Carolinas. But, as Osborne finds herself falling hopelessly in love with Blake, she becomes wracked with guilt over the real impetus for her visit.More Message in a Bottle- #99 of 136 onThe 100+ Best Movies For Date Night
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6Alison Lohman, Robin Wright, Michelle Pfeiffer"White Oleander" chronicles the life of Astrid (Alison Lohman), a young teenager who journeys through a series of foster homes after her mother (Michelle Pfeiffer) goes to prison for committing a crime of passion. Set adrift in the world, Astrid struggles to become her own person while coming to terms with the challenges of living life on her own.More White Oleander- #79 of 133 onThe Most Utterly Depressing Movies Ever Made
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7Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman, Mary Elizabeth MastrantonioRobin Hood: Prince of Thieves, a classic action-adventure film, brings to life the tale of the legendary archer. Robin of Locksley (Kevin Costner) returns from the Crusades to find his home ravaged by the cruel Sheriff of Nottingham (Alan Rickman). Joined by a band of outlaws, including Azeem (Morgan Freeman), a wise Moor he met during his battles abroad, Robin embarks on a mission to restore justice. As they wage a guerilla war against tyranny, an unexpected romance blossoms between Robin and the spirited Lady Marian (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio). The film is known for its engaging plot and strong performances, particularly Rickman's portrayal of the villainous sheriff. It won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.- Dig Deeper...Behind The Scenes of 'Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves'
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8Jack Nicholson, Robin Wright, Aaron EckhartOn the day of his retirement, detective Jerry Black (Jack Nicholson) accepts a gift -- an airline ticket to Mexico. But when the body of a murdered eight-year-old girl is discovered in the mountains, Jerry offers his expertise at the crime scene. When an ambitious younger cop wrenches a dubious confession from a simple-minded suspect, the case is closed... but not for Jerry.More The Pledge- #85 of 113 onThe Best Movies Of 2001
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9Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdamsCongressman Stephen Collins (Ben Affleck) is a rising star in Washington; handsome, unflappable and seemingly honorable, he's seen as his party's next presidential nominee. Until, however, his research assistant/mistress is found murdered and damaging secrets come pouring out. Journalist Cal McAffrey (Russell Crowe), Collins' old friend, must investigate the murder, and walks headlong into a massive cover-up involving some of the nation's most promising political and corporate figures.
10Kathy 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.
11Mel Gibson, Robert Downey Jr., Katie HolmesThe Singing Detective is a 2003 American musical comedy film directed by Keith Gordon and based on the BBC serial of the same name, a work by British writer Dennis Potter. It stars Robert Downey, Jr. and features a supporting cast that includes Katie Holmes, Adrien Brody, Robin Wright Penn, and Mel Gibson, as well as a number of songs from the 1950s.
12Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, Robin WrightIn M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable, David Dunn (Bruce Willis) emerges as the sole survivor of a devastating train accident, astonishingly untouched. This ordinary security guard struggles to understand his miraculous survival, crossing paths with Elijah Price (Samuel L. Jackson), a mysterious stranger with an obsession for people who escape disasters unscathed. As the narrative unfolds in this gripping psychological thriller, Dunn grapples with his newfound invulnerability while Price reveals a chilling theory that challenges everything he knows about himself. A compelling exploration of human potential and vulnerability, Unbreakable is a unique blend of suspense and superhero lore, offering an unconventional take on the genre.More Unbreakable- #36 of 252 onThe 200+ Best Psychological Thrillers Of All Time
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13Sean Penn, Kevin Spacey, Chazz PalminteriEddie (Sean Penn) is a confused and reckless man with a group of equally problematic friends. His roommate, caustic and sleazy Mickey (Kevin Spacey), is sleeping with Eddie's love, Darlene (Robin Wright Penn), because he can. His buddy Phil (Chazz Palminteri) is prone to violent rages that worry Eddie. All of them ruminate on their lives while consuming drugs and alcohol. Another friend, Artie (Garry Shandling), eventually arrives with a young date (Anna Paquin) who is ready for a fun night.
14Colin Farrell, Robin Wright, Dallas RobertsBobby (Colin Farrell), a rough teenager, lives in Cleveland in a family burdened by tragedy. After he meets Jonathan (Dallas Roberts), a gay teen repressed by his mother (Sissy Spacek), the two boys become best friends. When Bobby later reunites with Jonathan in New York as a young man, Bobby finds him living with a laid-back woman named Clare (Robin Wright Penn), and the three friends plan to form their own family -- until Bobby and Clare's budding romance gets in the way.- #7 of 43 onThe Best Movies With Home in the Title
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15Jude Law, Juliette Binoche, Robin WrightWill (Jude Law), a landscape architect in London, is in the middle of a life crisis. His relationship with Liv (Robin Wright Penn), a depressive Scandinavian, is going nowhere. A burglary at his office leads him to Amira (Juliette Binoche), a Bosnian refugee whose husband died in Sarajevo. Will is drawn to the vulnerable woman and initiates an affair.- A Home at the End of the World is a 1990 novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning American author Michael Cunningham. The book is narrated in the first person, with the narrator changing in each chapter. Bobby and Jonathan are the main narrators, but several chapters are narrated by Alice, Jonathan's mother, and Clare. An excerpt from A Home at the End of the World was published in The New Yorker, chosen for Best American Short Stories 1989, and featured on NPR's Selected Shorts.
17Jim Carrey, Robin Wright, Gary OldmanIn A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge (Jim Carrey) is a miserly old man who despises the festive season. One Christmas Eve, he receives a visit from three spirits - the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. These spectral visitors guide Scrooge through his own life, showing him the errors of his ways and what might befall him if he doesn't change. This animated retelling of Charles Dickens's classic tale is a fusion of drama and fantasy, with stunning visual effects that earned it an Academy Award nomination for Best Art Direction.More A Christmas Carol- #274 of 452 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
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18Sean Penn, Ed Harris, Gary OldmanGone for a decade, Terry Noonan (Sean Penn) is welcomed back into the fold in his Irish-American neighborhood in New York City. A one-time street tough, Terry is now an undercover officer targeting crime boss Frankie Flannery (Ed Harris). In the name of duty, Terry rekindles his dormant friendship with Frankie's younger brother, Jackie (Gary Oldman). But as Terry gets closer to his goal, his feelings for the youngest Flannery, his old flame Kathleen (Robin Wright), complicate his mission.
19Ray Winstone, Anthony Hopkins, Angelina JolieIn the animated epic Beowulf, our titular hero (Ray Winstone) is a legendary warrior known for his strength and courage. He embarks on a quest to slay the monstrous Grendel (Crispin Glover), who has been terrorizing the Danish kingdom. Beowulf's journey doesn't end there, as he must also contend with Grendel's vengeful mother (Angelina Jolie), a seductive beast with her own deadly agenda. As Beowulf battles these formidable foes, he grapples with his mortality and the legacy he will leave behind. This film weaves elements of fantasy, action, and drama into a visually stunning narrative that explores themes of heroism, fame, and the human condition.More Beowulf- #419 of 452 onThe 400+ Best Animated Kids Movies
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20Sean Penn, Robin Wright, John TravoltaInstitutionalized for an accidental shooting, a man (Sean Penn) returns 10 years later to find his wife (Robin Wright Penn) remarried with children.
21Kristen Stewart, Bruce Willis, Robert De NiroWhat Just Happened is a satirical comedy-drama directed by Barry Levinson and starring Robert De Niro. The supporting cast includes Catherine Keener, Robin Wright Penn, Stanley Tucci, and Sean Penn. What Just Happened is an independent film, produced by 2929 Productions, Art Linson Productions and Tribeca Productions, and was released on October 17, 2008. The film is based on the book, What Just Happened? Bitter Hollywood Tales from the Front Line, by Art Linson, about his experiences as a producer in Hollywood. This film was shown at the Cannes Film Festival on May 25, 2008.
22Kenneth Branagh, Robin Wright, Jared HarrisPeter (Kenneth Branagh) is a successful playwright who has hit a dry spell. His wife Melanie (Robin Wright Penn) wants a baby, but Peter isn't ready. His mother-in-law (Lynn Redgrave) has moved in. He's being stalked by a fan who thinks that he is Peter. After his new neighbor's dog starts barking in the middle of the night, Peter starts to spend time with their daughter Amy (Suzi Hofrichter). He begins to form a friendship with her and realizes how to solve his writer's block...
23Robin Williams, Michael Gambon, Joan CusackA hi-tech toy factory falls into the hands of an army general who turns the models into killing machines. The deceased owner's children know what's afoot and, although apparently powerless, have to find a way of bringing down the nightmarish empire that is being constructed under their noses.More Toys- #15 of 34 onThe Top Expenses You Don't Need
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24Jack Nicholson, David Morse, Anjelica HustonFor six excruciating years, Freddy Gale (Jack Nicholson) has fantasized about taking bloody revenge on John Booth (David Morse), the drunk driver responsible for the traffic accident that killed his daughter. On the last day of Booth's prison sentence, a grief-stricken Gale informs his ex-wife, Mary (Anjelica Huston), of his intentions, then follows Booth to a mobile home in the suburbs. There, with hands shaking, Gale draws his gun -- and steps into a dark and uncertain future.
25David Duchovny, Robin Wright, Jason PatricDenial is a 1990 American drama film, written and directed by Erin Dignam. The film features Robin Wright as "Sarah," a sometime actress and tall, dark, handsome loner, "Michael", as lovers, as they were in real life,. "Michael" inhabits the realm of obsessional love with "Sarah" becoming his sickness, as he calls it—or her.- 26Millie Bobby Brown, Angela Bassett, Robin WrightA young woman agrees to marry a handsome prince -- only to discover it was all a trap. She is thrown into a cave with a fire-breathing dragon and must rely solely on her wits and will to survive.More Damsel
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27Dakota Fanning, Cody Hanford, Piper LaurieLewellen (Dakota Fanning) lives with her grandmother (Piper Laurie) in Alabama. Though unable to care for her himself, Lewellen's father (David Morse) tries to connect with his daughter through Elvis Presley's music. After her father's girlfriend (Robin Wright Penn) -- with whom Lewellen has a special bond -- leaves, Lewellen suffers a horrible sexual assault and is traumatized. With some aid from Elvis' music, Lewellen's friend Charles (Afemo Omilami) helps her work through her pain.
