The US President and the UK Prime Minister are planning on launching a war in the Middle East, but—behind the scenes—government officials and advisers are either promoting the war or are trying to prevent it.
Casts Peter Capaldi, Tom Hollander, Gina McKee, James Gandolfini, Chris Addison, Anna Chlumsky, Paul Higgins, Mimi Kennedy, Alex Macqueen, Olivia Poulet
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Me, Myself & Irene
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Super Deluxe
The Cuckoo
Monsters, Inc.
Wag the Dog
Ghostbusters
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Life Is Beautiful
M*A*S*H
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IMDB 5.8 | Sep , 2009
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IMDB 6.7 | Oct , 2009
It is 1967, and Larry Gopnik, a physics professor at a quiet Midwestern university, has just been informed by his wife Judith that she is leaving him. She has fallen in love with one of his more pompous acquaintances Sy Ableman.Broadcast News
IMDB 6.7 | Dec , 1987
Basket-case network news producer Jane Craig falls for new reporter Tom Grunnick, a pretty boy who represents the trend towards entertainment news she despises. Aaron Altman, a talented but plain correspondent, carries an unrequited torch for Jane. Sparks fly between the three as the network prepares for big changes, and both the news and Jane must decide between style and substance.The Denigration of Carl Skiln
IMDB 0 | May , 2021
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IMDB 7 | Aug , 2006
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IMDB 5.8 | Jun , 1995
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IMDB 7 | Sep , 1998
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IMDB 6.6 | Jun , 2000
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IMDB 7.2 | May , 1998
Raoul Duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo drive a red convertible across the Mojave desert to Las Vegas with a suitcase full of drugs to cover a motorcycle race. As their consumption of drugs increases at an alarming rate, the stoned duo trash their hotel room and fear legal repercussions. Duke begins to drive back to L.A., but after an odd run-in with a cop, he returns to Sin City and continues his wild drug binge.Lawrence & Holloman
IMDB 5 | Oct , 2013
Lawrence is an optimistic suit salesman for whom everything always goes right-until he takes the suicidal credit collector Holloman under his wing, and everything starts to go wrong. Very wrong.Super Deluxe
IMDB 7.7 | Mar , 2019
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IMDB 7.1 | Jan , 2002
September of 1944, a few days before Finland went out of the Second World War. A chained to a rock Finnish sniper-kamikadze Veikko managed to set himself free. Ivan, a captain of the Soviet Army, arrested by the Front Secret Police 'Smersh', has a narrow escape. They are soldiers of the two enemy armies. A Lapp woman Anni gives a shelter to both of them at her farm. For Anni they are not enemies, but just men.Monsters, Inc.
IMDB 7.8 | Nov , 2001
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IMDB 6.9 | Dec , 1997
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IMDB 7.5 | Jun , 1984
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IMDB 6.7 | Apr , 2001
Bridget Jones is an average woman struggling against her age, her weight, her job, her lack of a man, and her various imperfections. As a New Year's resolution, Bridget decides to take control of her life, starting by keeping a diary in which she will always tell the complete truth. The fireworks begin when her charming though disreputable boss takes an interest in the quirky Miss Jones. Thrown into the mix are Bridget's band of slightly eccentric friends and a rather disagreeable acquaintance into whom Bridget cannot seem to stop running or help finding quietly attractive.Life Is Beautiful
IMDB 8.4 | Dec , 1997
A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to a concentration camp during World War II. While locked up he tries to convince his son that the whole thing is just a game.M*A*S*H
IMDB 7 | Feb , 1970
The staff of a Korean War field hospital use humor and hijinks to keep their sanity in the face of the horror of war.Shaun of the Dead
IMDB 7.5 | Apr , 2004
Shaun lives a supremely uneventful life, which revolves around his girlfriend, his mother, and, above all, his local pub. This gentle routine is threatened when the dead return to life and make strenuous attempts to snack on ordinary Londoners.Black Sheep
IMDB 5.8 | Mar , 2007
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