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1Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge DaleSuccessful and handsome New Yorker Brandon (Michael Fassbender) seems to live an ordinary life, but he hides a terrible secret behind his mask of normalcy: Brandon is a sex addict. His constant need for gratification numbs him to just about everything else. But, when Sissy (Carey Mulligan), Brandon's needy sister, unexpectedly blows into town, crashes at his apartment and invades his privacy, Brandon is finally forced to confront his addiction head-on.More Shame
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2Brad Pitt, Mélanie Laurent, Christoph WaltzSet against the backdrop of World War II, Inglourious Basterds is a compelling tale about two plots to assassinate Nazi Germany's political leadership. The first plot involves Lieutenant Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt), who leads a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as the Basterds, on a mission to kill Nazis in gruesome ways. Parallel to this, Shosanna Dreyfus (Mélanie Laurent), a French-Jewish cinema proprietor, prepares her own scheme for revenge. Directed by Quentin Tarantino, this film won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (Christoph Waltz). It's an intriguing blend of history and fiction, filled with Tarantino's signature humor and violence.More Inglourious Basterds- Dig Deeper...The Best 'Inglourious Basterds' Quotes
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3Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch12 Years a Slave, a gripping historical drama, follows the life of Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York who is abducted and sold into slavery in the pre-Civil War United States. The film also features Michael Fassbender as plantation owner Edwin Epps, along with Benedict Cumberbatch and Paul Giamatti in supporting roles. Directed by Steve McQueen, this powerful narrative showcases Northup's struggle for survival and freedom. Garnering acclaim for its poignant storytelling, it won three Academy Awards including Best Picture. This movie provides an unflinching view of a dark chapter in American history.
4James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Rose ByrneX-Men: First Class, a vivid tapestry of action and drama, unspools the genesis of the X-Men saga. In this robust prequel, Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) and Erik Lehnsherr (Michael Fassbender), who are yet to become Professor X and Magneto respectively, join forces against the dire threat posed by Sebastian Shaw (Kevin Bacon). Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, it showcases their transformation from close friends into bitter adversaries. The film, interspersed with thrilling sequences and notable performances, won accolades for its narrative depth and visual effects. It's an intriguing exploration of loyalty, ideology, and origin, leading up to the birth of two conflicting factions in the mutant world.More X-Men: First Class- #212 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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5Mia Wasikowska, Michael Fassbender, Jamie BellAs an orphaned child, Jane Eyre (Mia Wasikowska) is first cruelly abused by her aunt, then cast out and sent to a charity school. Though she meets with further abuse, she receives an education, and eventually takes a job as a governess at the estate of Edward Rochester (Michael Fassbender). Jane and Rochester begin to bond, but his dark moods trouble her. When Jane uncovers the terrible secret Rochester has been hiding, she flees and finds temporary refuge at the home of St. John Rivers.More Jane Eyre- #203 of 375 onThe Best Movies Based On Books
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6Michael Fassbender, Liam Cunningham, Stuart GrahamFocusing on the 1981 hunger strikes by Republican prisoners in Northern Ireland. Bobby Sands is one of a group of prisoners who first "took to the blanket" with a "dirty protest" in pursuit of their claims for recognition as political prisoners. Sands then became the first one of the group to embark on a hunger strike that was to end in his death.More Hunger- Dig Deeper...List of All Political Drama Movies
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7Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize TheronIn Prometheus, a group of explorers, led by Elizabeth Shaw (Noomi Rapace) and Charlie Holloway (Logan Marshall-Green), embarks on an ambitious journey. Their destination? A distant moon, guided by star maps discovered among the remnants of several ancient Earth civilizations. The crew aboard the spaceship Prometheus seeks clues about mankind's origins. As they probe deeper into the moon's secrets, they stumble upon more than what they bargained for. Unseen dangers lurk in the alien world, threatening their mission and their lives. Director Ridley Scott crafts this sci-fi thriller with aplomb, spinning a tale filled with suspense and intrigue.More Prometheus- #49 of 166 onThe 150+ Best Futuristic Dystopian Movies
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8Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael FassbenderIn X-Men: Days of Future Past, it's a race against time as Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) is sent into the past by Professor X (Patrick Stewart) and Magneto (Ian McKellen). His mission: To prevent an apocalyptic future dominated by Sentinels, robotic enforcers targeting mutants. Teaming up with a younger Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) and Erik Lehnsherr (Michael Fassbender), they grapple with their past selves to alter the course of history. A sci-fi action thriller, this film won Saturn Awards for Best Comic-to-Film Motion Picture and Best DVD/Blu-ray Special Edition Release in 2015.- #229 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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9Michael Fassbender, Katie Jarvis, Kierston WareingMia (Katie Jarvis) is a rebellious teenager on the verge of being kicked out of school. Her hard-partying mother, Joanne (Kierston Wareing), neglects Mia's welfare in favor of her own, and her younger sister (Rebecca Griffiths) hangs out with a much older crowd. Sparks fly between Mia and Connor (Michael Fassbender), Joanne's new boyfriend, and he encourages Mia to pursue her interest in dance. As the boundaries of the relationships become blurred, Mia and Joanne compete for Connor's affection.More Fish Tank- #642 of 675 onThe Best Movies Roger Ebert Gave Four Stars
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10Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth RogenWith public anticipation running high, Apple Inc. co-founders Steve Jobs (Michael Fassbender) and Steve "Woz" Wozniak get ready to unveil the first Macintosh in 1984. Jobs must also deal with personal issues related to ex-girlfriend Chrisann Brennan and their young daughter Lisa. Eventually fired, Jobs launches NeXT Inc. and prepares to release a new computer model in 1988. Ten years later, Jobs is back at Apple Inc. and about to revolutionize the industry once again with the iMac.More Steve Jobs- #14 of 14 onThe Best Movies and TV Shows Written By Aaron Sorkin
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11Slow West
Michael Fassbender, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Ben MendelsohnSlow West is a 2014 action thriller western film written by John Maclean and directed by John Maclean.
12James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer LawrenceIn the 2016 blockbuster, X-Men: Apocalypse, ancient mutant Apocalypse (Oscar Isaac) awakens from a thousands-of-years slumber. Misinterpreting the world's state, he recruits a team of powerful mutants, including Magneto (Michael Fassbender), to cleanse mankind and create a new world order. Professor X (James McAvoy), leading the young X-Men, must thwart this disastrous plan. A collision course is set for both sides in this action-packed superhero film that delves into themes of power, loyalty, and survival. This ninth instalment in the X-Men series showcases an ensemble cast grappling with their most formidable foe yet.More X-Men: Apocalypse
13Michael Fassbender, Domhnall Gleeson, Maggie GyllenhaalAn aspiring musician (Domhnall Gleeson) finds himself way out of his element after he joins a pop group led by an enigmatic figure (Michael Fassbender) who wears a giant fake head.
14Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortensen, Michael FassbenderIn 1904 a Russian woman named Sabina Spielrein (Keira Knightley) arrives at Carl Jung's (Michael Fassbender) clinic, seeking treatment for hysteria. Jung is eager to test Sigmund Freud's (Viggo Mortensen) theories on Sabina and, in fact, successfully treats her. Two years later Jung and Sabina meet Freud in person, and Jung takes over the treatment of Otto Gross, whose influence leads Jung to begin an affair with Sabina, contributing to a rift with Freud.More A Dangerous Method- #12 of 36 onGreat Movies About a Mental Breakdown
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15Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David WenhamIn the epic movie 300, King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) leads his Spartan warriors into battle against the massive Persian army. Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, this film is a historical fantasy war spectacle, directed by Zack Snyder. With just 300 men, Leonidas seeks to halt the advancing Persian forces led by god-king Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro). This visually stunning film won several awards for its unique visual effects and production design. Despite facing overwhelming odds, Leonidas and his men display an unwavering resolve and loyalty to their homeland, resulting in a gripping tale of courage and sacrifice.More 300- Dig Deeper...9 Behind-The-Scenes Stories From '300'
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16Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard, Jeremy IronsCal Lynch travels back in time to 15th-century Spain through a revolutionary technology that unlocks the genetic memories contained in his DNA. There, he lives out the experiences of Aguilar de Nerha, a distant relative who's also a member of the Assassins, a secret society that fights to protect free will from the power-hungry Templar Order. Transformed by the past, Cal begins to gain the knowledge and physical skills necessary to battle the oppressive organization in the present.
17Michael Fassbender, Dominic West, Olga KurylenkoIn ancient Scotland, the Ninth Legion liberates a Roman officer named Quintus Dias (Michael Fassbender) from his Pict captors. The soldiers are in pursuit of the Pict leader, and Quintus joins their quest. Soon afterward, the Romans' Pict guide betrays them, resulting in the slaughter of all but a handful of men. The Roman survivors try desperately to reach safety, as the indigenous warriors pick them off one by one.More Centurion- #157 of 200 onThe 195+ Greatest Adventure Movies
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18Alien: Covenant
Michael Green, Jack Paglen (screenplay); Michael Fassbender, Katherine WaterstonIn the heart-pounding, sci-fi thriller Alien: Covenant, a crew of colonists, aboard the spaceship Covenant, journey to an uncharted paradise. Michael Fassbender shines in dual roles as synthetic androids Walter and David, while Katherine Waterston offers a compelling performance as Daniels. Their destination, initially promising, soon reveals itself as a dark, dangerous world inhabited by hostile creatures. As the crew attempts survival against unimaginable threats, they're forced to confront the terrifying reality - are they the hunters or the hunted? This Ridley Scott-directed sequel to Prometheus continues exploring themes of creation and extinction in his iconic Alien franchise.More Alien: Covenant- #74 of 178 onThe 150+ Best Movies With Aliens
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19Romola Garai, Sam Neill, Lucy RussellPenniless writer Angel Deverell (Romola Garai) meets wealthy publisher Théo (Sam Neill), who becomes an avid champion of her work. The resulting series of explicit romance novels makes Deverell a celebrity -- and catapults her into the upper echelons of English society. A self-made woman, Deverell marries struggling modernist painter Esmé (Michael Fassbender) and becomes his sole patron. But, as World War I fractures Europe, Deverell finds her marriage and career thrust into turmoil.
20Michael Fassbender, Rupert Everett, Tamsin EgertonSherlock Holmes and the Case of the Silk Stocking is a British television film originally broadcast on BBC One in the UK on 26 December 2004. Produced by Tiger Aspect Productions, it was written by Alan Cubitt and was a sequel to the same company's adaptation of The Hound of the Baskervilles, made for the BBC two years previously. Although Silk Stocking retained the same Dr. Watson, Ian Hart, this time the character of Sherlock Holmes was played by Rupert Everett.
21Rooney Mara, Ryan Gosling, Michael FassbenderSong to Song is a 2017 drama film written and directed by Terrence Malick. In this modern love story set against the music scene of Austin, Texas, two entangled couples struggling songwriters Faye (Rooney Mara) and BV (Ryan Gosling), and music mogul Cook (Michael Fassbender) and the waitress whom he ensnares (Natalie Portman) chase success through a rock n roll landscape of seduction and betrayal.
22Gina Carano, Michael Fassbender, Ewan McGregorMallory Kane (Gina Carano) is a highly trained operative for a government security contractor. Her missions take her to the world's most dangerous areas. After Mallory successfully frees a hostage journalist, she's betrayed and left for dead by someone in her own agency. Knowing her survival depends on learning the truth behind the double-cross, Mallory uses her black-ops training to set a trap. But when things go awry, Mallory knows she'll die unless she can turn the tables on her adversary.
23Michael Fassbender, Robert Carlyle, Kevin McKiddGunpowder, Treason & Plot is a 2004 BBC miniseries loosely based upon the lives of Mary, Queen of Scots, and her son James I of England. The writer Jimmy McGovern tells the story behind the Gunpowder Plot in two parts, each centred on one of the monarchs. Directed by Gillies MacKinnon and filmed in Romania with a key Scottish crew, the first film dramatizes the relationship between Mary, Queen of Scots, played by French actress Clémence Poésy, and her third husband, James Hepburn, 4th Earl of Bothwell played by Kevin McKidd. Scottish actor Robert Carlyle stars as James I in the second part of the series, which concentrates on the Gunpowder Plot, planned by Guy Fawkes, to blow up the Houses of Parliament in order to rid the nation of a Protestant monarch to be replaced by a Catholic one. McGovern had previously covered the Plot in the one-hour play Traitors for BBC2's Screenplay strand, transmitted on 5 November 1990.
24Pitch Black Heist
Michael Fassbender, Liam Cunningham, Alex MacQueenPitch Black Heist is a 2011 crime, drama short film written and directed by John Maclean.
25Finn Atkins, Michael Fassbender, James GandhiDuring a romantic weekend getaway, a young couple confronts a gang of youths, and suffers brutal consequences.More Eden Lake- #63 of 80 onThe Best Teen Horror Movies Of All Time
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- 26Michael Fassbender, Arliss Howard, Tilda SwintonAfter a fateful near-miss, an assassin battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn't personal.
27Michael Fassbender, Stephen Fry, David SuchetA Bear Named Winnie is a 2004 TV movie written by John Goldsmith and John Kent Harrison and directed by John Kent Harrison.
28Josh Brolin, John Malkovich, Megan FoxHaving cheated death, gunslinger and bounty hunter Jonah Hex (Josh Brolin) has one foot in the natural world and one in the supernatural. His unusual nature gives him the ability to track down anyone or anything, so the Army makes him an irresistible offer: It will erase the warrants on his head if he will find Quentin Turnbull (John Malkovich). Turnbull, his oldest enemy, is preparing to unleash hell on Earth and will stop at nothing to kill him.More Jonah Hex
29Michael Fassbender, Henry Cavill, Wentworth MillerBlood Creek, previously known as Creek and Town Creek, is a horror film directed by Joel Schumacher, starring Michael Fassbender as the main antagonist and written by Dave Kajganich. The film had a limited theatrical release on September 18, 2009. The film also stars Dominic Purcell and Henry Cavill as brothers on a mission of revenge who become trapped in a harrowing occult experiment dating back to the Third Reich.
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