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Hidden Figures (2016)
7.8
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Duration: 127min
Country: US
Original Language: en
Director: Theodore Melfi
Plot: The genuine tales of three black women who served as "human computers" for NASA in the 1960s are the basis for this film. They assisted in launching astronaut John Glenn into space and ensuring his safe return. Their desire and intelligence enabled them to overcome obstacles related to gender, race, and profession. They inspired a lot of people and rose to fame as American heroes.
Cast: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst
Keywords: biography, racism, scientist, nasa, sexism, mathematics, historical fiction, discrimination, racial segregation, space race
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The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came to Eden (2014)
6.7
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Release Date: 2014-04-03
Duration: 126min
Country: US
Cast: Cate Blanchett, Sebastian Koch, Thomas Kretschmann, Diane Kruger, Connie Nielsen
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Forrest Gump (2014)
8.8
PG-13
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Duration: 142min
Country: US
Plot: Forrest Gump is a low-IQ man who has a big heart. He witnessed several significant historical occurrences in America. He has loved Jenny, who has challenges in her life, for all of his life. He is an excellent athlete who plays, fights and runs. His upbeat demeanor makes people smile. According to him, life is similar to a box of chocolates. Forrest Gump is a heartfelt and humorous movie starring Tom Hanks.
Cast: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Sally Field, Mykelti Williamson
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Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
7.3
PG
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Genre: Drama
Release Date: 1989-12-13
Duration: 99min
Country: US
Cast: Morgan Freeman, Jessica Tandy, Dan Aykroyd, Patti LuPone, Esther Rolle
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The Straight Story (1999)
8
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Genre: Drama
Release Date: 1999-10-15
Duration: 112min
Country: US
Cast: Richard Farnsworth, Sissy Spacek, Jane Galloway Heitz, Dan Flannery, Jack Walsh
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The Pianist (2002)
8.5
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Duration: 150min
Country: PL
Plot: During World War II, a gifted Polish Jewish pianist goes into hiding to avoid the Nazis. He lived in the Warsaw ghetto, starved and humiliated, under constant threat of death. He evaded a blanket search and hid in the ruins of the city. Fortunately, his musical talent moved a German officer, and under the protection of the officer, the pianist finally survived the end of the war and ushered in the dawn of freedom.
Cast: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay, Maureen Lipman, Emilia Fox
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A Beautiful Mind (2001)
8.2
PG-13
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Duration: 135min
Country: US
Plot: When John Nash Jr. was a graduate student, he developed the well-known game theory that has influenced several industries, including the military and the economy. Nevertheless, schizophrenia hampered Nash's exceptional insight. Surrounded by his wife Alicia, Nash fights an illness that has destroyed many before him. With sheer determination, he carried on working as before for over a decade and was granted the Nobel Prize in 1994.
Cast: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Ed Harris, Paul Bettany, Christopher Plummer
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Erin Brockovich (2000)
7.4
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Genre: Drama
Release Date: 2000-03-17
Duration: 131min
Country: US
Cast: Julia Roberts, Albert Finney, Aaron Eckhart, Marg Helgenberger, Cherry Jones
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Arrival (2016)
7.9
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Release Date: 2016-11-11
Duration: 116min
Country: US
Plot: Unidentified flying devices in the shape of twelve shells abruptly materialized in the sky above Earth. The aliens communicated with humanity through these shells, but humans were unable to decipher them. Louise (a linguist) and Ian (a physicist) were discovered by the US military. At this point, Louise finally realizes the aliens' true intentions, and with the help of the unique "weapons" they have given her, she is able to use one force to change the course of history. After multiple contacts, Louise was unable to ascertain the aliens' true purpose for visiting Earth, leading China, Russia, and the other four countries to decide to launch an attack.
Cast: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker, Michael Stuhlbarg, Mark O'Brien
