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
A darkly comedic look at suburban life, focusing on the midlife crisis of a man infatuated with his daughter's friend.
Atonement
Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Brenda Blethyn
Thirteen-year-old fledgling writer Briony Tallis irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit.
Why you'll love it
A story of love and betrayal that spans decades, highlighting the consequences of a single moment of misunderstanding.
The Reader
Kate Winslet, Ralph Fiennes, Bruno Ganz
Post-WWII Germany: Nearly a decade after his affair with an older woman came to a mysterious end, law student Michael Berg re-encounters his former lover as she defends herself in a war-crime trial.
Why you'll love it
Explores the complex relationship between a young boy and an older woman, touching on themes of guilt and redemption.
Lolita
James Mason, Shelley Winters, Sue Lyon
A middle-aged college professor becomes infatuated with a 14-year-old girl.
Why you'll love it
A controversial adaptation of Vladimir Nabokov's novel, exploring themes of obsession and forbidden love.
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 gripping tale of obsession and betrayal between two women, one of whom is involved in a scandalous affair with a student.