 50 First Dates 2004  PG-13, 96 min.
Genre: Comedy / Romance
Director: Peter Segal
Cast: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Rob Schneider, Sean Astin, Lusia Strus, Dan Aykroyd, Amy Hill, Allen Covert, Blake Clark, Maya Rudolph, Pomaika'i Brown, Joe Nakashima, Jonathan Loughran, Peter Dante, Lynn Collins
Hawaiian wildlife veterinarian Henry (Adam Sandler) is a ladies' man who dates tourists knowing that they will not expect a commitment. Harry meets Lucy (Drew Barrymore) and, for the first time, falls in love. But there is a problem: Lucy suffers from short-term memory loss and, after a night's sleep, can't remember what happened the day before. So, day after day, Henry must begin at square one to win Lucy's love.
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 Bigger Than the Sky 2005   PG-13, 106 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Al Corley
Cast: Marcus Thomas, John Corbett, Amy Smart, Sean Astin, Clare Higgins, Patty Duke, Allan Corduner, J.W. Crawford, Victor Morris, Ernie Garrett, Matt Salinger
Bored with his everyday existence, Peter (Marcus Thomas) tries out for a Portland, Oregon, theater production of "Cyrano de Bergerac" and is given the lead. His personal life picks up–maybe a little too much–but his acting abilities remain at zero. 1 User Review
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| | True Irony. | Anonymous 01/21/2007 | That, for the role of "Guy Who Can't Act" they actually GOT a guy who can't act.
Amazing. I actually liked every single other character in this movie except for the star. You're not supposed to feel that way when the credits roll are you? |
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Bulworth 1998  R, 108 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Warren Beatty
Cast: Warren Beatty, Halle Berry, Jack Warden, Oliver Platt, Don Cheadle, Paul Sorvino, Christine Baranski, Sean Astin, Laurie Metcalf, Isaiah Washington
A bigoted senator, Jay Bulworth (Warren Beatty), runs for reelection. But, this time around (knowing he is dying) he decides to tell the truth to his constituents and, in the process, offends the power brokers.
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 Click 2006  PG-13, 108 min.
Genre: Comedy / Fantasy
Director: Frank Coraci
Cast: Adam Sandler, Kate Beckinsale, Christopher Walken, David Hasselhoff, Henry Winkler, Julie Kavner, Sean Astin, Joseph Castanon, Jonah Hill, Jake Hoffman, Cameron Monaghan, Jennifer Coolidge, Tatum McCann, Lorraine Nicholson
Overworked architect Michael Newman (Adam Sandler) runs into mysterious Morty (Christopher Walken) who gives him a very special universal remote. This remote allows Michael to mute his jabbering wife, Donna (Kate Beckinsale), and fast-forward through dinners with his parents (Henry Winkler and Julie Kavner). But, it takes over Michael's life. Fast-forwarding does not come without a price as Michael learns when he leaps into the future, misses the years when his children are growing up, and must live without all the little things that make life worthwhile.
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 Courage Under Fire 1996  R, 155 min.
Genre: Adventure / Action / Mystery
Director: Edward Zwick
Cast: Denzel Washington, Meg Ryan, Lou Diamond Phillips, Michael Moriarty, Matt Damon, Seth Gilliam, Scott Glenn, Regina Taylor, Bronson Pinchot, Sean Astin, Zeljko Ivanek, Kathleen Widdoes, Tim Guinee, Tim Ransom, Mark Adair-Rios
After overcoming his own scandal involving a night tank battle during the 1991 Gulf War, Colonel Serling (Denzel Washington) is now called upon to investigate the bravery of deceased Captain Karen Walden (Meg Ryan) who has been nominated as the first woman to be awarded the Medal of Honor. His investigation results in inconsistencies concerning Walden's leadership of her downed helicopter crew. Ilario (Matt Damon) describes Walden as courageous, but Monfriez (Lou Diamond Phillips) remembers her actions as cowardly–leading Serling to question the wisdom of awarding Walden the Medal of Honor.
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Deterrence 2000 R, 101 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Rod Lurie
Cast: Kevin Pollak, Timothy Hutton, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Sean Astin, Clotilde Courau, Badja Djola, Mark Thompson, Uzi Gal, Kathryn Morris, Michael Mantell
In the year 2008, U.S. President Emerson (Kevin Pollak), who took office after the death of the elected president, is now running for his own term as president. He and his staff get snowed in at a small diner in Colorado. That's a good time for Saddam Hussein's son, now running Iraq, to invade Kuwait and kill hundreds of members of the American peacekeeping force. The President warns that he will nuke Iraq if they don't retreat, and Hussein counters with his own threats. So, Emerson asks the people in the diner what to do. Made in 1998 but sat on the shelf until the 2000 release.
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Dish Dogs 1998  R, 95 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Robert Kubilos
Cast: Sean Astin, Matthew Lillard, Brian Dennehy, Maitland Ward, Shannon Elizabeth, Richard Moll, David Harris, Steven Martini, E.J. Callahan, Steve Franken
Two college grads hit the road–washing dishes to make enough money to keep going. Their quest: no responsibility, but philosophers of life. Then, at a wedding of a friend, each must contemplate his own way of life. No one really cares in this non-starter.
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Elvis Has Left the Building 2004 PG-13, 90 min.
Genre: Comedy / Adventure
Director: Joel Zwick
Cast: Kim Basinger, John Corbett, Annie Potts, Sean Astin, Denise Richards, Mike Starr, Phill Lewis, Philip Charles MacKenzie, Tom Hanks, Angie Dickinson, Pat Morita, David Leisure
Harmony Jones (Kim Basinger) has always been an Elvis fan, but now she finds that Elvis impersonators she meets are dying in her presence. Matters come to a head when Harmony drives her car into a car carrying Elvis impersonators and kills them, and her immediate reaction is to flee the scene. Now, on the run from the FBI, Harmony meets NYC lawyer Miles Taylor (John Corbett) but suspects that he is also an Elvis impersonator and rejects his advances because she is afraid she will jinx him.
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Encino Man 1992 PG, 89 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Les Mayfield
Cast: Sean Astin, Brendan Fraser, Pauly Shore, Megan Ward, Robin Tunney, Rick Ducommun, Mariette Hartley, Richard Masur, Patrick Van Horn
The premise of this film is that two boys dig up a frozen caveman, thaw him out, and introduce him to the world. This movie ends up being better than one would think and is worth watching on a SLOW afternoon.
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 The Goonies 1985 PG, 114 min.
Genre: Family / Adventure / Comedy / Mystery
Director: Richard Donner
Cast: Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Sean Astin, Corey Feldman, Kerri Green, Martha Plimpton, Joe Pantoliano, John Matuszak, Robert Davi, Mary Ellen Trainor, Jonathan Ke Quan, Anne Ramsey, Lupe Ontiveros, Keith Walker, Curtis Hanson
A treasure map could be the tool for saving a housing project that is in line for demolition by greedy developers. After finding an old pirate's treasure map, a group of young boys decides to spend their afternoon searching for the treasure. Steven Spielberg wrote the story and was the executive producer of the film.
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Icebreaker 1999 PG-13, 95 min.
Genre: Action
Director: David Giancola
Cast: Sean Astin, Bruce Campbell, Stacy Keach, Suzanne Turner, Rusty DeWees, Adam Grimes, Alison Lees-Taylor, Peggy Hayes, Paul Schnabel, Hasso Wuerslin
Terrorists led by Carl Greig (Bruce Campbell) take over the Killington Ski Resort using the threat of a nuclear device. But wait! Here comes Matt (Sean Astin) with his Ski Patrol to save the day.
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Kimberly 1999 R, 110 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Director: Frederic Golchan
Cast: Gabrielle Anwar, Sean Astin, Jason Lewis, Robert Mailhouse, Christopher Rydell, Patty Duke, Molly Ringwald, Lainie Kazan, Edward R. Pressman, Gary Swanson
Kimberly (Gabrielle Anwar), the daughter of an Olympic rowing champion, coaches a four-man crew–and sleeps with each one as well. Soon, she is pregnant and does not know who the father is, but the men help her through her pregnancy as she continues to coach them.
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The Last Producer 2000 R, 90 min.
Genre: Drama
aka: The Final Hit
Director: Burt Reynolds
Cast: Burt Reynolds, Ann - Margret, Benjamin Bratt, Lauren Holly, Charles Durning, Rod Steiger, Greg Germann, Sean Astin, Robert Goulet, Robert Costanzo, Erin Gray
It's tough growing old, especially when the younger people take over where you once reigned supreme. That's what has happened to Sonny Wexler (Burt Reynolds), a legendary moviemaker, who strives for one last comeback. He intends to purchase the rights to the hottest property in Hollywood but finds it hard to raise the money from so-called friends, while others wanting the script will stop at nothing. Good cast, so-so results.
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Like Father, Like Son 1987   PG-13, 101 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Rod Daniel
Cast: Dudley Moore, Kirk Cameron, Margaret Colin, Catherine Hicks, Patrick O'Neal, Sean Astin, Camille Cooper, Micah Grant, David Wohl, Maxine Stuart
A surgeon (Dudley Moore) accidentally places a few drops of an old Indian mind exchange potion into his Bloody Mary. He and his son's (Kirk Cameron) minds are thus exchanged. What then happens is inane as each tries to cope with being in the other's body. Punch lines fail, and so does this film.
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The Long Way Home 1997 N/R, 120 min.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Mark Jonathan Harris
Cast: Morgan Freeman, Edward Asner, Sean Astin, Martin Landau, Miriam Margolyes, David Paymer, Nina Siemaszko, Helen Slater, Michael York, Richard Amend
Narrated by Morgan Freeman, this film won an Academy Award for Best Documentary. It is an insightful view of the Jews who had been held in concentration camps by the Nazis, and, after release, the hardships continued until the formation of a homeland. Told from interviews and actual films of the times, this is an excellent historical presentation.
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 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring 2001  PG-13, 178 min.
Genre: Action / Adventure / Fantasy
Director: Peter Jackson
Cast: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Liv Tyler, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Christopher Lee, Andy Serkis, Sean Bean, Ian Holm, Hugo Weaving
Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) is the Hobbit who has been given the long-missing Ancient Ring of the Dark Lord of Sauron. Now that Frodo has the Ring in his possession, he has no choice but to find the Cracks of Doom in order to destroy the Ring and end the reign of the Dark Lords. This film received the most Academy Award nominations for 2001 (13), and won four Oscars (Best Cinematography, Visual Effects, Original Score, and Makeup). Nominations included Best Picture, Director, and Supporting Actor (Ian McKellen).
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 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 2003 PG-13, 201 min.
Genre: Action / Adventure / Fantasy
Director: Peter Jackson
Cast: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Liv Tyler, Cate Blanchett, Bernard Hill, John Rhys-Davies, Billy Boyd, Dominic Monaghan, Orlando Bloom, Andy Serkis, Hugo Weaving, Ian Holm, Sean Bean
In the conclusion to J.R.R. Tolkien's trilogy, Gollum (Andy Serkis) continues to lead the gentle Hobbits–Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin)–on the trek to Mount Doom in their quest to destroy the One Ring. Meanwhile, the deposed King Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) strives to unite the people of Middle Earth in preparation for battle in the forthcoming massive attack by the Dark Lord Saurons' minions. Winner of 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Director, and Original Score and Song.
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 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 2002 PG-13, 179 min.
Genre: Action / Adventure / Fantasy
Director: Peter Jackson
Cast: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Sean Astin, Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom, Liv Tyler, Cate Blanchett, John Rhys-Davies, Bernard Hill, Christopher Lee, Brad Dourif, Billy Boyd, Andy Serkis, Dominic Monaghan, Hugo Weaving
The Hobbits continue where the last film–"Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring"–left off as Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) continue on their way to Mordor in their effort to destroy the One Ring. Academy Awards were received for Best Sound Editing and Visual Effects, and the film received four nominations, including Best Picture.
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The Low Life 1995 R, 98 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: George Hickenlooper
Cast: Rory Cochrane, Sean Astin, Kyra Sedgwick, Ron Livingston, Christian J. Meoli, Sara Melson, James LeGros, J.T. Walsh, Shawnee Smith, Antoni Corone, Angel Aviles, Mark Blum
Director George Hickenlooper uses this story–about self-centered Yale graduates living in L.A., working at mundane jobs, and drifting aimlessly–to make a point about the inability of some Ivy League graduates with everything going for them to make it in the real world.
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Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing & Charm School 2005 PG-13, 103 min.
Genre: Musical / Comedy / Drama / Romance
Director: Randall Miller
Cast: Robert Carlyle, Marisa Tomei, John Goodman, Mary Steenburgen, Sean Astin, Danny DeVito, Donnie Wahlberg, David Paymer, Camryn Manheim, Adam Arkin, Sonia Braga, Elden Henson, Ernie Hudson, Miguel Sandoval
Grieving widower Frank Keane (Robert Carlyle) promised Steve Mills (John Goodman), who is dying, that he will relay a message to Steve's childhood sweetheart, Marilyn, at the Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing & Charm School. Upon arrival at the school, Frank learns that Marilyn has died but that her daughter, Marienne (Mary Steenburgen), now runs the school. Frank opts to take classes offered at the school, his life begins anew, and he brings members of his support group to class.
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 Memphis Belle 1990 PG-13, 106 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Michael Caton-Jones
Cast: Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, Tate Donovan, D.B. Sweeney, Billy Zane, Sean Astin, Harry Connick Jr., John Lithgow, David Strathairn, Jane Horrocks
This story is based on the true experiences of the 10 men who made up the crew of the "Memphis Belle," a giant World War II B-17 bomber. These airmen had been promised that they would be sent home following the dangerous mission of bombing Bremen, Germany.
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Rudy 1993 PG, 112 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: David Anspaugh
Cast: Sean Astin, Ned Beatty, Charles S. Dutton, Lili Taylor, Jon Favreau, Greta Lind, Scott Benjaminson, Mary Ann Thebus, Chelcie Ross, Robert Prosky, Christopher Reed, Deborah Wittenberg, Christopher Erwin, Kevin Duda, Vince Vaughn
This film is based on the true story of young Daniel E. "Rudy" Ruettiger (Sean Astin) in the 1960s who dreamed of playing football for Notre Dame. It is an inspiring story and is a definite "YES" for viewing.
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Safe Passage 1994 PG-13, 96 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Robert Allan Ackerman
Cast: Susan Sarandon, Sam Shepard, Nick Stahl, Marcia Gay Harden, Robert Sean Leonard, Sean Astin, Patricia Reeves, Joe Lisi, Matt Keeslar, Marvin Scott
A strong-willed mother (Susan Sarandon) of seven sons, with her husband (Sam Shepard), awaits word of the son who has possibly been killed in a Middle-East terrorist explosion.
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Staying Together 1989 R, 91 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Lee Grant
Cast: Timothy Patrick Quill, Sean Astin, Dermot Mulroney, Stockard Channing, Melinda Dillon, Jim Haynie, Levon Helm, Dinah Manoff, Daphne Zuniga, Keith Szarabajka
A Southern family stays very close because of the necessity of teamwork in running a fried chicken restaurant. However, their lives must change when the father decides to sell the business.
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Toy Soldiers 1991 R, 112 min.
Genre: Adventure
Director: Daniel Petrie Jr.
Cast: Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, Keith Coogan, Andrew Divoff, Louis Gossett Jr., R. Lee Ermey, Denholm Elliott, Jerry Orbach, Mason Adams, T.E. Russell
When a drug lord is sent to prison, his gang takes over a Virginia prep school and holds its students hostage. The "boys", however, work together as "soldiers" to rescue themselves from their precarious situation.
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 The War of the Roses 1989 R, 116 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Danny DeVito
Cast: Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito, Marianne Sagebrecht, Sean Astin, G.D. Spradlin, Peter Donat, Dan Castellaneta, Gloria Cromwell, David Wohl
A married couple (Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner) finds that a simple, civilized divorce is not in the cards for them as they systematically fight over every material possession.
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Where the Day Takes You 1992 R, 105 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Marc Rocco
Cast: Dermot Mulroney, Lara Flynn Boyle, Balthazar Getty, Sean Astin, James LeGros, Ricki Lake, Will Smith, Peter Dobson, Stephen Tobolowsky, Robert Knepper, Adam Baldwin, Laura San Giacomo, Kyle MacLachlan, Nancy McKeon, Rachel Ticotin
Los Angeles street hustler King (Dermot Mulroney) acts as a father figure for a group of runaways–including gay prostitute Little J (Balthazar Getty), Heather (Lara Flynn Boyle), and drug addict Greg (Sean Astin). But, even though King tries to come to their aid, violence through drugs and prostitution is the norm for these teens, and tragic consequences ensue.
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| 1. 50 First Dates (2004)
2. Bigger Than the Sky (2005)
3. Bulworth (1998)
4. Click (2006)
5. Courage Under Fire (1996)
6. Deterrence (2000)
7. Dish Dogs (1998)
8. Elvis Has Left the Building (2004)
9. Encino Man (1992)
10. The Goonies (1985)
11. Icebreaker (1999)
12. Kimberly (1999)
13. The Last Producer (2000)
aka: The Final Hit
14. Like Father, Like Son (1987)
15. The Long Way Home (1997)
16. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
17. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
18. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
19. The Low Life (1995)
20. Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing & Charm School (2005)
21. Memphis Belle (1990)
22. Rudy (1993)
23. Safe Passage (1994)
24. Staying Together (1989)
25. Toy Soldiers (1991)
26. The War of the Roses (1989)
27. Where the Day Takes You (1992)
28. White Water Summer (1987)
aka: Rites of Summer
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