The Shawshank Redemption
Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton
A banker convicted of uxoricide forms a friendship over a quarter century with a hardened convict, while maintaining his innocence and trying to remain hopeful through simple compassion.
Why you'll love it
A timeless tale of friendship, hope, and the triumph of the human spirit, as two wrongfully imprisoned men navigate the challenges of life in a corrupt prison system and ultimately find a way to escape and reclaim their freedom.
Forrest Gump
Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise
The history of the United States from the 1950s to the '70s unfolds from the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75, who yearns to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart.
Why you'll love it
A heartwarming and whimsical film that follows the extraordinary life of a simple man whose innocence and kindness profoundly impact the people and events around him, from the Vietnam War to the Watergate scandal.
Whiplash
Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Melissa Benoist
A promising young drummer enrolls at a cut-throat music conservatory where his dreams of greatness are mentored by an instructor who will stop at nothing to realize a student's potential.
Why you'll love it
A gripping and intense drama about a driven jazz drumming student who pushes himself to the brink of physical and emotional exhaustion under the demanding tutelage of a ruthless music instructor, examining the pursuit of excellence and the price it can exact.
The Shining
Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd
A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter, where a sinister presence influences the father into violence. At the same time, his psychic son sees horrifying forebodings from both the past and the future.
Why you'll love it
A chilling and iconic psychological horror film that delves into the dark recesses of the human mind, as a family's isolation in a remote hotel leads to a descent into madness, supernatural occurrences, and unspeakable terrors.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Tom Wilkinson
When their relationship turns sour, a couple undergoes a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories forever.
Why you'll love it
A mind-bending, genre-defying masterpiece that explores the complexities of memory, relationships, and the human condition, as a man undergoes a procedure to erase the memories of his former girlfriend.
Good Will Hunting
Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck
A therapist counsels Will Hunting, a janitor with a genius IQ.
Why you'll love it
This poignant drama follows the journey of a brilliant but troubled young man who finds purpose and personal growth with the help of a caring therapist, exploring themes of identity, trauma, and the pursuit of one's true potential.
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
An inspirational true story about a single father's relentless determination to provide a better life for his young son, overcoming homelessness and financial hardship through sheer perseverance and an unwavering belief in the power of dreams.
Moonlight
Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Trevante Rhodes
A young African-American man grapples with his identity and sexuality while experiencing the everyday struggles of childhood, adolescence, and burgeoning adulthood.
Why you'll love it
A poignant and visually stunning coming-of-age drama that explores the intersection of race, class, sexuality, and identity, following a young black man's journey of self-discovery and the profound impact of his relationships on his life.