American Beauty
Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch
A sexually frustrated suburban father has a mid-life crisis after becoming infatuated with his daughter's best friend.
Why you'll love it
The film explores themes of desire and disillusionment, including a controversial relationship between a man and his daughter's friend.
The Graduate
Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross
A disillusioned college graduate finds himself torn between his older lover and her daughter.
Why you'll love it
A young man finds himself in a complicated romantic relationship with an older woman, leading to unexpected consequences.
Notes on a Scandal
Cate Blanchett, Judi Dench, Andrew Simpson
A veteran high school teacher befriends a younger art teacher, who is having an affair with one of her fifteen-year-old students. However, her intentions with this new "friend" also go well beyond a platonic friendship.
Why you'll love it
A teacher engages in an illicit affair with a student, leading to dramatic consequences and a complex relationship with a colleague.
An Education
Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard, Alfred Molina
A coming-of-age story about a teenage girl in 1960s suburban London, and how her life changes with the arrival of a playboy nearly twice her age.
Why you'll love it
A coming-of-age story about a young girl who becomes romantically involved with an older man, challenging her future and aspirations.
Chloe
Julianne Moore, Amanda Seyfried, Liam Neeson
Suspecting her husband of infidelity, gynecologist Dr. Catherine Stewart hires an escort named Chloe in order to test his faithfulness. Soon, the relationships between all three intensify.
Why you'll love it
A woman suspects her husband of infidelity and hires a younger woman to test his fidelity, leading to unexpected romantic entanglements.