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A merry mashup of sisterly affection, parental disappointment, and bold action, Polite Society follows martial artist-in-training Ria Khan, who believes she must save her older sister Lena from her impending marriage. After enlisting the help of her friends, Ria attempts to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood.
3) Poor things
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
The tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter. Under Baxter's protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn, a slick and debauched lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality...
4) Chalet girl
Language
English
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Pretty tomboy Kim (Felicity Jones) used to be a champion skateboarder, but now she flips burgers to support herself and her dad. When she takes a winter-long catering job in one of the plushest ski chalets in the Alps, she discovers a natural talent for snowboarding with a chance to win major prize money. But before she can become a champion again, Kim needs to overcome her deepest fears and figure out what's going on with Jonny (Ed Westwick), her...
7) Price check
Language
English
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Pete Cozy's unimpressive job allows him to spend quality time with his family. Despite the fact that they are drowning in debt, they appear happy. Everything changes when Pete gets a new boss, the beautiful, fast talking Susan Felders. With Susan's influence, Pete finds himself on the executive track. The more his salary increases, the less time he spends with his family. His relationship with his boss begins to cross the line of professional etiquette...
9) Weak layers
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
After getting evicted, three party-loving best friends set out to win a ski-movie competition. The prize money covers their rent, but they'll have to beat out professional skiers and filmmakers. It is an uproarious comedy celebrating mountain towns and taking on the male-dominated ski industry.
10) Stealing Harvard
Language
English
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Harvard, America’s most prestigious university and home to the world’s greatest minds, is a place where some trailer park families – like John’s (Jason Lee) – could never afford to go. But now, John’s niece has the chance of a lifetime, and all she needs is the tuition that he had promised to pay if she got into a good college…{dollar}29,879…which he doesn’t have. When John turns to his clueless friend Duff (Tom Green) for help,...
11) The Edukators
Language
Deutsch
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Description
Peter and Jan have a secret: they are the notorious 'Edukators,' mysterious perpetrators who break into the expensive homes of local yacht club members as an act of political rebellion. They don't steal anything; they simply re-arrange people's furniture and prized possessions and leave notes that read, 'Your days of plenty are numbered.' When an impulsive break-in leaves them face-to-face with the owner, the trio makes a rash decision that puts their...
12) Migration
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
The Mallard family is in a bit of a rut: while dad Mack is content to keep his family safe paddling around their New England pond forever, mom Pam is eager to shake things up and show their kids - teen son Dax and duckling daughter Gwen - the whole wide world. After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, Pam persuades Mack to embark on a family trip, via New York City, to tropical Jamaica.
15) Shithouse
Language
English
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Everything changes one night for lonely college freshman, Alex, when he takes a leap and attends a party at Shithouse – a legendary party fraternity – where he forges a strong connection with Maggie. The next day, she ignores him completely and seems to have forgotten about their amazing night. Desperately clinging to his social breakthrough, Alex pulls out all the stops with one more night at Shithouse, hoping to rekindle that moment of connection....
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
"The movie is a two-fisted bruiser of a rags-to-riches fight story, as fast and stinging as a workout on the punching bag. W.S. Van Dyke directs this saga of a has-been fight manager (Walter Huston) who rebuilds his career on the muscled back of a sailor (Baer) with lightning in his gloves and a mobster's moll (Loy) in his corner. The climactic scene pits Baer against then-reigning World Champion Primo Carnera (Baer would take his title the next year)...
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Newly transferred and restored. First time on DVD. Its spring in the Rooney household, and starry-eyed Annie dreams of blossoming love. Her father dreams of something more tangible, to be parked on easy street. But in their working-class Irish neighborhood, the odds are against them both. Along the way, Annie jitterbugs a path straight into the heart of Marty who may fulfill the hopes of both Annie and her father.
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Miranda, editor of "Runway" magazine, is a terror to everyone around her. Her first assistant strives to please her, but can't quite pull it off. Enter Andy, a young woman who knows nothing of the fashion industry and has never read the magazine. Nonetheless, Miranda hires her as a second assistant. When Miranda demands that she obtain the next unpublished Harry Potter manuscript, it forces Andy to dig it up in order to please her boss.
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