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Rent
The smash Broadway musical Rent gets the...
The smash Broadway musical Rent gets the silver screen treatment in this film from director Chris Columbus (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone). Starring Rosario Dawson, Jesse L. Martin and Idina Menzel.
Music by John Williams
From his early days as a jazz...
From his early days as a jazz pianist to his 54 Oscar nominations and five wins, this documentary celebrates Williams’ countless contributions to the moving image arts, music for the concert stage, as well as his indelible impact on popular culture.
The Christmas Chronicles 2
Goldie Hawn is Mrs Claus, starring alongside...
Goldie Hawn is Mrs Claus, starring alongside Kurt Russell returning as Santa Claus in this sequel to Netflix's holiday family flick. Co-stars Judah Lewis (The Babysitter), Darby Camp (Big Little Lies), Jahzir Bruno (The Witches) and Julian Dennison (Hunt for the Wilderpeople).
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
An American Christmas comedy/adventure film, Lost in...
An American Christmas comedy/adventure film, Lost in New York is the second entry in producer John Hughes' Home Alone series. Macaulay Culkin reprises his role as Kevin, as do Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern as the 'Wet Bandits.' Directed by Chris Columbus.
Christmas with the Kranks
It's nearly Christmas in this family comedy,...
It's nearly Christmas in this family comedy, but empty-nesters Nora and Luther Krank (Jamie Lee Curtis and Tim Allen) are planning to skip the festivities, to the dismay of their tinsel-happy neighbours. But when daughter Blair announces a last-minute visit, the Kranks have just a few hours to organise their best holiday celebration yet!
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
In the 1990 sequel to 1984's American...
In the 1990 sequel to 1984's American comedy-horror Gremlins, Zach Galligan and Phoebe Gates return to star as Billy and Kate, a young couple who have to save New York City from a rapidly multiplying population of Gremlins headquartered in a high-rise building.
Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief
A teen discovers he's the descendant of...
A teen discovers he's the descendant of a Greek legend and sets out on an adventure to settle an on-going battle between the gods. Directed by Chris Columbus (Harry Potter 1 & 2) and based on the book by Rick Riordan.
Home Alone
Madcap family holiday classic from John Hughes...
Madcap family holiday classic from John Hughes starring Macaulay Culkin as an eight-year-old left by himself to defend his home from burglars Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern over Christmas.
Gremlins
Joe Dante's classic 1984 comedy-horror about what...
Joe Dante's classic 1984 comedy-horror about what happens when young Billy Peltzer inadvertantly breaks three important rules concerning his new and weird pet, Gizmo: no water, no food after midnight, and no bright light.
I Love You, Beth Cooper
A nerdy valedictorian proclaims his love for...
A nerdy valedictorian proclaims his love for the hottest and most popular girl in school during his graduation speech. From the director of Home Alone and Mrs Doubtfire.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
The second film in the Harry Potter...
The second film in the Harry Potter series based on the novels by J.K. Rowling.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
The first film in the Harry Potter...
The first film in the Harry Potter series based on the novels by J.K. Rowling.
Bicentennial Man
Robin Williams is an android with a...
Robin Williams is an android with a heart-of-gold who endeavours to become a human in this family drama, co-starring Sam Neill and Oliver Platt.
Mrs. Doubtfire
After a bitter divorce, actor Daniel (Robin...
After a bitter divorce, actor Daniel (Robin Williams) goes to the extreme lengths of disguising himself as an elderly, dotty female housekeeper to spend time with his kids held in custody by his former wife...
The Goonies
Produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by...
Produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by Richard Donner (Superman, Lethal Weapon), this classic from 1985 follows a young gang of kids after One-Eyed Willy's hidden treasure...
Stepmom
A career woman attempts to earn the...
A career woman attempts to earn the respect of her divorced boyfriend's two children, whose mother opposes her presence in their lives in this drama starring Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon and Ed Harris.