Romance, History, Comedy
Young William Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, 'Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter', before it's even written. When lovely noblewoman Viola de Lesseps auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love — and Shakespeare's play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship intensifies, the comedy soon transforms into tragedy.
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IMDB 6.6 | Sep , 1997
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IMDB 7.1 | Oct , 1994
After young playwright, David Shayne obtains funding for his play from gangster Nick Valenti, Nick's girlfriend Olive miraculously lands the role of a psychiatrist—but not only is she a bimbo who could never pass for a psychiatrist—she's a dreadful actress. David puts up with the leading man who is a compulsive eater, the grand dame who wants her part jazzed up, and Olive's interfering hitman/bodyguard—but, eventually he must decide whether art or life is more important.National Lampoon's European Vacation
IMDB 6.2 | Jul , 1985
The Griswolds win a vacation to Europe on a game show, and so pack their bags for the continent. They do their best to catch the flavor of Europe, but they just don't know how to be be good tourists. Besides, they have trouble taking holidays in countries where they CAN speak the language.She's the Man
IMDB 6.8 | Mar , 2006
Viola Hastings is in a real jam. Complications threaten her scheme to pose as her twin brother, Sebastian, and take his place at a new boarding school. She falls in love with her handsome roommate, Duke, who loves beautiful Olivia, who has fallen for Sebastian! As if that were not enough, Viola's twin returns from London ahead of schedule but has no idea that his sister has already replaced him on campus.Tomato
IMDB 3 | Dec , 2016
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IMDB 7.7 | Sep , 1995
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IMDB 6.7 | Nov , 1985
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IMDB 0 | Jan , 2026
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IMDB 7.4 | Oct , 2021
The chronicles of four years in the life of Julie, a young woman who navigates the troubled waters of her love life and struggles to find her career path, leading her to take a realistic look at who she really is.Patton
IMDB 7.5 | Jan , 1970
"Patton" tells the tale of General George S. Patton, famous tank commander of World War II. The film begins with Patton's career in North Africa and progresses through the invasion of Germany and the fall of the Third Reich. Side plots also speak of Patton's numerous faults such his temper and habit towards insubordination.The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
IMDB 6.7 | Aug , 2004
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IMDB 6.8 | Dec , 2004
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IMDB 5.9 | Jan , 2024
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IMDB 8.1 | Jun , 2024
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IMDB 8 | Jul , 1994
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IMDB 7.5 | Dec , 1964
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IMDB 7.1 | Oct , 2002
A socially awkward and volatile small business owner meets the love of his life after being threatened by a gang of scammers.Labyrinth of Passion
IMDB 6.1 | Sep , 1982
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IMDB 6.6 | Feb , 2008
May 1944, a group of French servicewomen and resistance fighters are enlisted into the British Special Operations Executive commando group under the command of Louise Desfontaines and her brother Pierre. Their mission, to rescue a British army geologist caught reconnoitering the beaches at Normandy.Pillow Talk
IMDB 7.1 | Oct , 1959
Playboy songwriter Brad Allen's succession of romances annoys his neighbor, interior designer Jan Morrow, who shares a telephone party line with him and hears all his breezy routines. After Jan unsuccessfully lodges a complaint against him, Brad sets about to seduce her in the guise of a sincere and upstanding Texas rancher. When mutual friend Jonathan discovers that his best friend is moving in on the girl he desires, however, sparks fly.