Life Is Beautiful
Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini
When an open-minded Jewish waiter and his son become victims of the Holocaust, he uses a perfect mixture of will, humor and imagination to protect his son from the dangers around their camp.
Why you'll love it
A Jewish man has a wonderful romance with the help of his humour, but must use that same quality to protect his son in a Nazi death camp.
Slumdog Millionaire
Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Saurabh Shukla
When a teenager from the slums of Mumbai is interrogated about his suspicious performance on a quiz show, he revisits various events from his past to explain how he knew all the answers.
Why you'll love it
A young man from the slums of Mumbai becomes a contestant on the show 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' and surprises everyone with his success.
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 protagonist loses his wealth and becomes homeless, but his determination leads him to become a successful stockbroker.
Cinderella Man
Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger, Craig Bierko
The story of James J. Braddock, a supposedly washed-up boxer who came back to challenge for the heavyweight championship of the world.
Why you'll love it
The story of James Braddock, a supposedly washed-up boxer who came back to become a champion and an inspiration in the 1930s.
Trading Places
Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, Ralph Bellamy
A snobbish investor and a wily street con artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.
Why you'll love it
A wealthy broker and a homeless street hustler's lives cross paths when they are unknowingly made part of a bet.