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 powerful story of hope and friendship set against the backdrop of a life sentence in prison.
Schindler's List
Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley
In German-occupied Poland during World War II, industrialist Oskar Schindler gradually becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis.
Why you'll love it
A harrowing tale of the Holocaust, showcasing the impact of one man's efforts to save lives amidst tragedy.
Requiem for a Dream
Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly
The drug-induced utopias of four Coney Island people are shattered when their addictions run deep.
Why you'll love it
A disturbing exploration of addiction and its devastating effects on four individuals.
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
Based on a true story, it depicts the struggles of a father trying to provide for his son while facing homelessness.
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 regret that spans decades, highlighting the consequences of a single lie.