The Long Day Closes (1992)
Biography | Drama | Family
Terence Davies' lyrical hymn to childhood revisits the same territory as Distant Voices, Still Lives, this time focusing on his own memories of growing up in a working-class Catholic family in Liverpool.
Starring: Marjorie Yates
Director: Terence Davies
Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas (2004)
Animation | Comedy | Family | Fantasy
Mickey and the gang team up for a new holiday adventure and for the first time ever they are all computer animated. There will be five mini films that include: Belles on Ice, Christmas: Impossible, Christmas Maximus, Donald's Gift, Mickey's Dog-Gone Christmas.
Starring: Wayne Allwine, Tony Anselmo
Director: Carole Holliday, Matthew O'Callaghan, Theresa Cullen
I Used to Be Darker (2013)
Drama | Family | Music
When Taryn, a Northern Irish runaway, finds herself in trouble in Ocean City, she seeks refuge with her aunt and uncle in Baltimore. But Kim and Bill have problems of their own: they're trying to handle the end of their marriage gracefully for the sake of their daughter Abby, just home from her first year of college. A story of family revelations, people finding each other and letting each other go, looking for love where they've found it before and, when that doesn't work, figuring out where they might find it next.
Starring: Deragh Campbell, Hannah Gross, Ned Oldham, Kim Taylor, Nicholas Petr, Geoff Grace
Director: Matthew Porterfield
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Pysná princezna / Proud Princess (1952)
Comedy | Drama | Family | Romance
It's very human and nice story about lofty princess (her father is amiable but incapable) and good, nice, kind and well-principled young king who tries to make tender her calm heart to get married with her. After being refused (she's very capricious), he concludes to make her better. He starts to work as a gardener at her castle (in secret) and successively brings her to her senses…
Starring: Alena Vránová, Vladimír Ráz, Stanislav Neumann, Mária Sýkorová, Jaroslav Seník, Milos Kopecký
Director: Borivoj Zeman
The Emperor's New Groove 2: Kronk's New Groove (2005)
Animation | Comedy | Family | Musical | Romance
Kronk cooks up a get-rich-quick scheme to impress his Dad, whom he can never please. But when things go wrong, Kronk kicks into comical gear and discovers the true riches in life are his friends and being "true to your groove."
Starring: Patrick Warburton, Tracey Ullman, Eartha Kitt, David Spade, John Goodman, Wendie Malick
Director: Saul Blinkoff, Elliot M. Bour, Robin Steele
The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box (2013)
Adventure | Family | Fantasy
Ancient mysteries. Powerful evil. And a fearless hero's quest through a fantastical realm of steam-powered wonders and sinister magic… In THE ADVENTURER: THE CURSE OF THE MIDAS BOX, seventeen-year-old Mariah Mundi's life is turned upside down when his parents vanish and his younger brother is kidnapped. Following a trail of clues to the darkly majestic Prince Regent Hotel, Mariah discovers a hidden realm of child-stealing monsters, deadly secrets and a long-lost artifact that grants limitless wealth – but also devastating supernatural power. With the fate of his world, and his family at stake, Mariah will risk everything to unravel the Curse of the Midas Box!
Starring: Michael Sheen, Lena Headey, Sam Neill, Ioan Gruffudd, Aneurin Barnard, Keeley Hawes, Tristan Gemmill
Director: Jonathan Newman
The Emperor's New Groove (2000)
Adventure | Animation | Comedy | Family | Fantasy
The misadventures of an arrogant, egocentric young Emperor named Kuzco, who is transformed into a llama by his power-hungry advisor — the devious diva Yzma. Stranded in a jungle, Kuzco's only chance to get back home and reclaim the high life rests with a good-hearted peasant named Pacha.
Starring: David Spade, John Goodman, Eartha Kitt, Patrick Warburton, Tom Jones, Wendie Malick
Director: Mark Dindal
National Lampoon's European Vacation / European Vacation (1985)
Adventure | Comedy | Family | Romance
Chevy Chase and Beverly D'Angelo return as Clark and Ellen, winners of a European tour on which their teenagers Rusty (Jason Lively) and Audrey (Dana Hill) join them. Deluxe accommodations… aren't. Clark tries left-sided English Driving, leaving Stonehenge unhinged. In Bavaria a slap-dancing polka turns into a slaphappy free-for-all. It's holiday road havoc for the Griswalds – and your high road to hilarity!
Starring: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Jason Lively, John Astin, Paul Bartel, Mel Smith
Director: Amy Heckerling
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 / Cloudy 2: Revenge of the Leftovers (2013)
Animation | Comedy | Family | Fantasy | Sci-Fi
Flint Lockwood now works at The Live Corp Company for his idol Chester V. But he's forced to leave his post when he learns that his most infamous machine is still operational and is churning out menacing food-animal hybrids.
Starring: Bill Hader, Anna Faris, James Caan, Andy Samberg, Neil Patrick Harris, Benjamin Bratt
Director: Cody Cameron, Kris Pearn
Towheads (2013)
Comedy | Drama | Family
Adventurous and bold mother of two, PENELOPE, struggles to strike the balance between her artistic aspirations and motherly responsibilities in this playful look at modern-day motherhood and the difficulties families face everyday.
Starring: Shannon Plumb, Derek Cianfrance, Cody Cianfrance, Walker Cianfrance, Lora Lee Gayer
Director: Shannon Plumb
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Pokémon the Movie: White – Victini and Zekrom / Gekijoban Poketto Monsuta besuto uisshu bikutini to kuroki eiyu zekuromu (2011)
Adventure | Animation | Drama | Family | Fantasy | Sci-Fi
During their travels through the Unova region, Ash and his friends Iris and Cilan arrive in Eindoak Town, built around a castle called the Sword of the Vale. The three Trainers have come to compete in the town's annual battle competition, and Ash manages to win with some unexpected help from the Mythical Pokémon Victini. It turns out Victini has a special bond with this place. Long ago, the castle watched over the Kingdom of the Vale, and the partnership between Victini and the king protected its people who lived there. But that kingdom has since vanished into memory, leaving behind powerful relics and ancient Pokémon. Damon, a descendant of the People of the Vale, is trying to restore the lost kingdom with the help of his Reuniclus. His quest has taken him to the far reaches of the barren desert, and he has convinced the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram to join him in the search for truth. Damon plans to trap Victini and harness its power, and as that plan gets under way, the entire town of Eindoak faces disaster. Can Ash awaken the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom to help him stop Damon and save Victini?
Starring: Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Ôtani, Hideki Takahashi, Takeshi Tsuruno, Satomi Ishihara
Director: Kunihiko Yuyama
Snezný drak / Snow Dragon (2013)
Family | Fantasy
The story tells about a princess who grows up without a mother. Her father, a kind and just king, loves his daughter above all else, but he wants to marry her at any cost. And nobody really knows why he is in such a hurry. King holds a grand ball on his castle. Number of princes would like a princess as their wife, but the one, which princess herself chooses, her father doesn't like from incomprehensible reasons… Only later it becomes clear that behind all this is an ancient curse, queen of witches anda Snow Dragon. Princess and her chosen one must endure a difficult and dangerous journey…
Starring: Jitka Cvancarová, Pavel Doucek, Arnost Goldflam, Jirí Hájek, Pavel Liska
Director: Eugen Sokolovský
Láska rohatá / Devilish Love (2009)
Family | Fantasy
A fairy tale about devils, good, evil, stupidity, cleverness, honesty and love.
Starring: Jirina Bohdalová, Matej Hádek, Nada Konvalinková, Jirí Mádl, Oldrich Navrátil, Tatiana Pauhofová
Director: Hynek Bocan
Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor (2013)
Adventure | Drama | Family | Sci-Fi
The 50th Anniversary special unites three Doctors to once again save the universe.
Starring: Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, Arthur Darvill, Alex Kingston, David Tennant, Christopher Eccleston
Director: Nick Hurran
Santa Switch (2013)
Family
As the Christmas season approaches, Dan Ryebeck (Ethan Erickson) is facing unemployment, and struggling to pay for the gifts he thinks will impress his two kids, Sally (Annie Thurman) and Joe (Griffin Cleveland). Always chasing a new business idea, Dan hasn't had time for family, including his wife Linda (Anne Dudek), who is finally fed up and filing divorce papers. Threatened by Linda's handsome and successful young boss, Trevor, Dan knows he must make this Christmas the best one yet to win his family back. But after auditioning for a mall Santa job and quickly losing his cool, Dan is frustrated and broke, blaming the holidays for his troubles. Little does he know his luck is about to turn around when the real Kris Kringle (Donovan Scott) pays him a visit from the North Pole. Deciding to take a vacation and leave Dan in charge, Kris sends his hard-working elf assistant Eddie (Sean Astin) to guide Dan as the new Santa Claus, hoping he'll learn a lesson in Christmas spirit. With the sudden power to impress Linda and the kids by making every wild Christmas wish come true, Dan soon gets carried away. As the fate of the whole world's Christmas rests in his hands, can Dan focus on what his family really needs without flubbing his greatest gig yet?
Starring: Ethan Erickson, Anne Dudek, Annie Thurman, Griffin Cleveland
Director: David S. Cass Sr.
The Karate Kid / Gongfu meng (2010)
Action | Drama | Family | Sport
12-year-old Dre Parker could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying – and the feeling is mutual – but cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make an enemy of the class bully, Cheng. In the land of kung fu, Dre knows only a little karate, and Cheng puts "the karate kid" on the floor with ease. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han, who is secretly a master of kung fu. As Han teaches Dre that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm, Dre realizes that facing down the bullies will be the fight of his life.
Starring: Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith, Taraji P. Henson, Wenwen Han, Rongguang Yu, Zhensu Wu, Zhiheng Wang
Director: Harald Zwart
Jamesy Boy (2014)
Crime | Drama | Family | Music | Romance
The true story of James Burns who, as a teenager goes from the suburban street gangs of Denver to a maximum-security prison cell surrounded by hardened criminals. In this unlikely setting, James ultimately emerges with hope and a brighter future.
Starring: Spencer Lofranco, Mary-Louise Parker, James Woods, Ving Rhames, Taissa Farmiga
Director: Trevor White
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Alpha and Omega / Alpha & Omega (2010)
Adventure | Animation | Comedy | Family | Romance
Kate and Humphrey are two young wolves from a National Park in Canada who find themselves shipped halfway across the country by the park's rangers. While Humphrey is a streetwise, fun-loving Omega wolf, Kate is a sleek and sophisticated Alpha wolf and considers herself Humphrey's superior. Thrown together in a foreign land, and faced with a journey of over a thousand miles to get back home and restore peace on their warring home turf, the two must overcome their differences and learn to look out for each other.
Starring: Justin Long, Hayden Panettiere, Dennis Hopper, Danny Glover, Christina Ricci, Larry Miller
Director: Anthony Bell, Ben Gluck
Alpha and Omega 2: A Howl-iday Adventure / Alpha & Omega 2 (2013)
Adventure | Animation | Comedy | Family
Children's animated adventure sequel. While Kate (voiced by Hayden Panettiere) and Humphrey (Justin Long) and their 3 young wolf pups Stinky, Claudette and Runt are getting ready for the approaching winter, Runt mysteriously disappears without trace. Now, with the snows about to fall, the pack must set out on an adventure to find Runt and bring him home before it's too late.
Starring: Ben Diskin, Kate Higgins, Blackie Rose, Lindsay Torrance, Liza West, Tracy Pfau, Bill Lader
Director: Richard Rich
101 Dalmatians 2: Patch's London Adventure / 101 Dalmatians II: Patch's London Adventure (2003)
Animation | Family
Being one of 101 takes its toll on Patch, who doesn't feel unique. When he's accidentally left behind on moving day, he meets his idol, Thunderbolt, who enlists him on a publicity campaign.
Starring: Barry Bostwick, Jason Alexander, Martin Short, Bobby Lockwood, Susanne Blakeslee
Director: Jim Kammerud, Brian Smith
