The Pursuit of Happyness
Will Smith, Thandiwe Newton, Jaden Smith
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
Why you'll love it
The film is about a struggling salesman who takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional endeavor.
Lost in Translation
Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, Giovanni Ribisi
A fading movie star falls for a lonely young woman in Tokyo.
Why you'll love it
The film portrays the chance encounter of a faded movie star and a neglected young woman in Tokyo, exploring themes of loneliness and alienation in a foreign city.
Up in the Air
George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick
Ryan's job is to travel around the country firing off people. When his boss hires Natalie, who proposes firing people via video conference, he tries to convince her that her method is a mistake.
Why you'll love it
The film explores the life of a corporate downsizer and frequent traveler, reflecting the freedom and isolation of freelance life.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Jon Daly
When both he and a colleague are about to lose their job, Walter takes action by embarking on an adventure more extraordinary than anything he ever imagined.
Why you'll love it
The protagonist, a daydreamer, embarks on a real-life adventure when his job is threatened, embodying the spirit of freelance life.