A rebellious teen uses his talent for pranks to outwit the security consultant who has taken the students at his prestigious private school hostage.
Casts Patrick Stewart, Vincent Kartheiser, Brenda Fricker, Bradley Whitford, Matt Craven, Annabelle Gurwitch, Jon Abrahams, Katie Stuart, Michael MacRae, Callum Keith Rennie
MOVIE COMMENTS
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Ferris Bueller's Day Off
2 Days in the Valley
Mrs. Doubtfire
Heat
The Maltese Falcon
Bullitt
A View to a Kill
From Dusk Till Dawn
The Assassination of Richard Nixon
Man from Reno
Dog Day Afternoon
Dirty Harry
Ransom
The Lady from Shanghai
Dead Man's Run
Porridge: The Desperate Hours
Panic Room
L.A. Vice
Our Hero, Balthazar
Hold That Ghost
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Ferris Bueller's Day Off
IMDB 7.6 | Jun , 1986
After high school slacker Ferris Bueller successfully fakes an illness in order to skip school for the day, he goes on a series of adventures throughout Chicago with his girlfriend Sloane and best friend Cameron, all the while trying to outwit his wily school principal and fed-up sister.2 Days in the Valley
IMDB 6.2 | Sep , 1996
In a sleepy bedroom community of LA's San Fernando Valley, the murder of a professional athlete by two hit men sets into motion a chain of events that puts the mundane lives of a dozen residents on a collision course. This clever tale tells the story of two hit men, a mistress, a nurse, a vindictive ex-wife, a wealthy art dealer and his lovelorn assistant, a suicidal writer and his dog, and a bitter cop and his partner.Mrs. Doubtfire
IMDB 7.2 | Nov , 1993
Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard, estranged from his exasperated spouse, is crushed by a court order allowing only weekly visits with his kids. When Daniel learns his ex needs a housekeeper, he gets the job -- disguised as a British nanny. Soon he becomes not only his children's best pal but the kind of parent he should have been from the start.Heat
IMDB 7.9 | Dec , 1995
Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective Vincent Hanna pursues him without rest. Each man recognizes and respects the ability and the dedication of the other even though they are aware their cat-and-mouse game may end in violence.The Maltese Falcon
IMDB 7.7 | Oct , 1941
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.Bullitt
IMDB 7.1 | Oct , 1968
Senator Walter Chalmers is aiming to take down mob boss Pete Ross with the help of testimony from the criminal's hothead brother Johnny, who is in protective custody in San Francisco under the watch of police lieutenant Frank Bullitt. When a pair of mob hitmen enter the scene, Bullitt follows their trail through a maze of complications and double-crosses. This thriller includes one of the most famous car chases ever filmed.A View to a Kill
IMDB 6.2 | May , 1985
A newly-developed microchip designed by Zorin Industries for the British Government that can survive the electromagnetic radiation caused by a nuclear explosion has landed in the hands of the KGB. James Bond must find out how and why. His suspicions soon lead him to big industry leader Max Zorin who forms a plan to destroy his only competition in Silicon Valley by triggering a massive earthquake in the San Francisco Bay.From Dusk Till Dawn
IMDB 7 | Jan , 1996
After kidnapping a father and his two kids, the Gecko brothers head south to a seedy Mexican bar to hide out in safety, unaware of its notorious vampire clientele.The Assassination of Richard Nixon
IMDB 6.5 | May , 2004
It’s 1974 and Sam Bicke has lost everything. His wife leaves him with his three kids, his boss fires him, his brother turns away from him, and the bank won’t give him any money to start anew. He tries to find someone to blame for his misfortunes and comes up with the President of the United States who he plans to murder.Man from Reno
IMDB 6.4 | Jun , 2014
A mystery outside of San Francisco brings together small-town sheriff Paul Del Moral, Japanese author Aki Akahori, and a traveler from Reno who soon disappears, leaving behind his suitcase and a trail of questions.Dog Day Afternoon
IMDB 7.8 | Sep , 1975
Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile. Sonny and Sal attempt a bank heist which quickly turns sour and escalates into a hostage situation and stand-off with the police. As Sonny's motives for the robbery are slowly revealed and things become more complicated, the heist turns into a media circus.Dirty Harry
IMDB 7.4 | Dec , 1971
When a madman dubbed 'Scorpio' terrorizes San Francisco, hard-nosed cop, Harry Callahan – famous for his take-no-prisoners approach to law enforcement – is tasked with hunting down the psychopath.Ransom
IMDB 6.7 | Nov , 1996
When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals.The Lady from Shanghai
IMDB 7.3 | Dec , 1947
A romantic drifter gets caught between a corrupt tycoon and his voluptuous wife.Dead Man's Run
IMDB 3 | Feb , 2001
Two vacationing couples lend assistance to an injured man. This good deed leads them into their worst nightmare.Porridge: The Desperate Hours
IMDB 0 | Dec , 1976
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IMDB 6.8 | Mar , 2002
Trapped in their New York brownstone's panic room, a hidden chamber built as a sanctuary in the event of break-ins, newly divorced Meg Altman and her young daughter Sarah play a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with three intruders - Burnham, Raoul and Junior - during a brutal home invasion. But the room itself is the focal point because what the intruders really want is inside it.L.A. Vice
IMDB 3.9 | Oct , 1989
Detective Jon Louroy Chance investigates a string of murders in Los Angeles and uncovers a ruthless kidnapping scheme.Our Hero, Balthazar
IMDB 0 | Mar , 2026
Eager to impress his activist crush, a wealthy New York teenager follows an online connection to Texas, where he's convinced he can stop an act of extreme violence.Hold That Ghost
IMDB 6.8 | Aug , 1941
Two bumbling service station attendants are left as the sole beneficiaries in a gangster's will. Their trip to claim their fortune is sidetracked when they are stranded in a haunted house along with several other strangers.