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 tale of hope and friendship set in a prison, focusing on the resilience of the human spirit.
A Beautiful Mind
Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly
A mathematical genius, John Nash made an astonishing discovery early in his career and stood on the brink of international acclaim. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a harrowing journey of self-discovery.
Why you'll love it
The film portrays the life of John Nash, a brilliant mathematician battling schizophrenia while achieving great success.
12 Years a Slave
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Kenneth Williams, Michael Fassbender
In the antebellum United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery.
Why you'll love it
A harrowing depiction of slavery and the fight for freedom, based on the true story of Solomon Northup.
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
A powerful story of resilience and determination, showcasing a father's struggle to provide for his son amidst adversity.
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 coming-of-age story that explores identity, family, and love through the life of a young black man growing up in Miami.