Oscars 2005: Diverse Films from Art House to Blockbusters
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The Children of LeningradskyMovie · 2005 · 35mFollowing the collapse of the Soviet Union, an estimated four million children now live on the streets of its former nations. In Moscow alone, over 30,000 survive this way. This documentary focuses on a group of homeless children living in the Leningradsky train station. Eight-year-old Sasha, eleven-year-old Kristina, thirteen-year-old Misha, and ten-year-old Andrej all long for a home. They endure cold winter nights huddled on pipes and spend most days begging. Andrej is here due to family conflict; Kristina fled an abusive stepmother; and twelve-year-old Roma was driven to the streets by his father's constant drunken beatings. "At its worst, we try to earn money for food by prostitution," admits...IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.4 - 2
I, RobotMovie · 2004 · 115m · Action, Science FictionIn 2035, robots are everyday tools, programmed with strict rules. A police officer who distrusts technology investigates a possible suicide. He begins to suspect a robot was involved and comes to believe that humanity itself might be at risk.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 3
CollateralMovie · 2004 · 120m · Drama, Crime, ThrillerTaxi driver Max agrees to a fare for $600, but the deal turns sour when he discovers his passenger is an assassin.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2 - 4
The AviatorMovie · 2004 · 170m · DramaThis film chronicles the life of Howard Hughes from 1927 to 1947. It follows his rise to prominence as a successful film producer and aviation innovator, alongside the increasing effects of severe obsessive-compulsive disorder on his mental state.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2 - 5
The Polar ExpressMovie · 2004 · 100m · Animation, Adventure, FamilyA young boy struggling with doubt takes an incredible train journey to the North Pole. The trip becomes a path of self-discovery, revealing that the magic of life remains alive for those who hold onto their belief.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7 - 6
Gopher BrokeMovie · 2004 · 5mA gopher living near a busy road discovers trucks transporting goods to market. He tries to collect spilled produce for himself, but other animals are always faster. His luck changes when a truck carrying a cow appears.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.8 - 7
LorenzoMovie · 2004 · 5m · Animation, Comedy, FamilyLorenzo, a cat, is troubled by a strange development: his tail has seemingly gained a mind of its own.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 8
TroyMovie · 2004 · 163m · Action, AdventureIn 1250 B.C., during the late Bronze Age, tensions rise between two developing nations. Paris, a Trojan prince, persuades Helen, the Queen of Sparta, to leave her husband Menelaus and travel with him to Troy. When Menelaus discovers his wife's departure with the Trojans, he enlists his brother Agamemnon to help him retrieve her. Agamemnon views this as a chance to gain power. Together, they launch a fleet of 1,000 ships carrying 50,000 Greek soldiers towards Troy.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 9
RayMovie · 2004 · 152m · Drama, MusicRay Charles was born on a Florida sharecropping farm and lost his sight at age seven. Encouraged by his strong-willed mother to be self-reliant, he discovered his talent playing the piano. Performing throughout the South, the soulful singer built a reputation before achieving international fame by blending gospel and country music.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.4 - 10
Being JuliaMovie · 2004 · 104m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceJulia Lambert is a beautiful, talented, wealthy, and famous diva. She has everything – including a supportive husband who built her successful career – but after years of fame, she grows bored and desires something new. She finds this in a charming young American fan, and their initial connection quickly becomes more intense than expected. Fortunately, this unexpected turn of events offers Julia the chance to take on the most important role of her life.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.4 - 11Autism Is a WorldMovie · 2004 · 40mThis documentary explores the inner life of an autistic woman, focusing on her writing and the friendships she forged during her time at college.IMDb 6.5TMDB 10.0
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HardwoodMovie · 2005 · 29mThis film explores a director's complex relationship with his father, a former Harlem Globetrotter.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 13
Mighty Times: The Children's MarchMovie · 2004 · 40mIn May 1963, children in Birmingham, Alabama, marched in protest against segregation.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.9 - 14
Sister Rose's PassionMovie · 2004 · 39mThis film celebrates Sister Rose Thering, a Dominican nun who dedicated 67 years to fighting anti-Semitism. Archival footage traces her childhood in Wisconsin and her decision to become a nun. Interviews with scholars and everyday people reveal how the term "Christ killers" was commonly used to describe Jews within the Catholic Church. Sister Rose's research at Saint Louis University in the 1950s, examining how Jews were portrayed in Catholic schoolbooks, led to the publication of "Nostra Aetate" in 1965 by the Second Vatican Council. Since then, she devoted herself to combating anti-Semitism. The film concludes with a critical examination of Mel Gibson's "Passion of the Christ."IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.3 - 15
Everything in This Country MustMovie · 2004 · 20mIn Northern Ireland, a tragic accident occurs when soldiers accidentally strike a woman and her young son with their vehicle. Two years later, the same soldiers encounter a horse stranded in a river. The horse's owner fiercely resists their attempts to assist, eventually relenting. However, his underlying animosity is evident when his daughter invites them inside to warm up.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.3 - 16
Little TerroristMovie · 2004 · 15mTen-year-old Pakistani Muslim Jamal accidentally crosses the border into India and finds an unlikely friend in Bhola, a Hindu Brahmin. When Indian soldiers arrive in Bhola’s village searching for the person who crossed over, Bhola’s niece Rani objects to sheltering a Muslim in their Hindu home. As Bhola and Rani struggle with the repercussions of helping Jamal and their own ingrained prejudice, Jamal's only chance lies in the shared humanity of people divided by historical borders.IMDb 7.0TMDB 5.1 - 17
Tupac: ResurrectionMovie · 2003 · 112m · Music, DocumentaryThe film uses home movies, photographs, and poetry readings to explore the life of Tupac Shakur, a highly admired, influential, and often turbulent figure in hip-hop music.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.9 - 18
Twist of FaithMovie · 2004 · 87mA man grapples with the lasting effects of childhood sexual abuse at the hands of a Catholic priest. His decision to speak out deeply divides his family, his community, and his faith.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.7 - 19
YesterdayMovie · 2004 · 96mFollowing a sudden illness, Yesterday receives the diagnosis that she is HIV positive. As her husband struggles to accept the news and she focuses on caring for her young daughter, Yesterday's only wish is to live long enough to see her child start school.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 20
The ChorusMovie · 2004 · 97m · Drama, History, ComedySet in 1940s France, a new teacher arrives at a school for troubled boys, offering them hope and inspiring them to find a better path.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.7 - 21
A Very Long EngagementMovie · 2004 · 133m · Drama, Romance, WarIn the aftermath of World War I, Mathilde, a young woman from France, embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about her fiancé who disappeared during the conflict. Her search reveals surprising revelations. Though heartbroken by the loss of her love, she clings to the hope that he might still be alive and is determined to find definitive answers.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.3 - 22
Super Size MeMovie · 2004 · 100m · DocumentaryFor 30 days, Morgan Spurlock eats nothing but McDonald's – three meals a day, no exercise – to investigate the link between fast food and America's rising rates of obesity. He undergoes regular medical check-ups with three doctors, documenting his weight changes throughout the experiment, ultimately reaching a disturbing conclusion.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.7 - 23
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanMovie · 2004 · 141m · Adventure, FantasyIn his third year at Hogwarts, Harry faces new experiences and obstacles. He learns how to interact with a Hippogriff, turns frightening Boggarts into comical figures, and even briefly reverses time. However, the year is fraught with peril: menacing Dementors haunt the school, a dangerous associate of Lord Voldemort is hiding within, and the escaped convict Sirius Black is on the loose. Harry must confront these threats.IMDb 7.9TMDB 8.0 - 24
The VillageMovie · 2004 · 108m · Drama, Mystery, ThrillerA headstrong young man's desire to explore beyond his isolated Pennsylvania town triggers a series of unsettling events that profoundly change everyone in the community.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 25
7:35 in the MorningMovie · 2003 · 8m · Music, RomanceOne morning, a woman walks into a restaurant and finds it eerily empty. Instead of the usual sounds of conversation, there is only silence.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.8 - 26
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless MindMovie · 2004 · 108m · Science Fiction, Drama, RomanceDevastated when his girlfriend chooses a procedure to erase him from her memory, Joel makes the same decision. As his memories of her begin to disappear, he realizes he still loves her, and it might be too late to reverse what he's done.IMDb 8.3TMDB 8.1 - 27
Shrek 2Movie · 2004 · 92m · Animation, Family, ComedyShrek, Fiona, and Donkey travel to Far, Far Away to meet Fiona's parents, the Queen and King. However, Shrek and the King don't get along. When the Fairy Godmother learns Fiona married Shrek instead of Prince Charming, as King Harold had planned, she schemes to break up their marriage and install her son Charming instead.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3 - 28
Spider-Man 2Movie · 2004 · 127m · Action, Adventure, Science FictionPeter Parker is struggling with who he is. Tired of being Spider-Man, he decides to stop, and the city is left vulnerable to the destruction caused by the villainous Doc Ock. At the same time, Peter finds it difficult to express his feelings for Mary Jane Watson, a girl he's loved since they were kids. Meanwhile, Peter’s best friend Harry Osborn starts to feel a growing resentment.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3 - 29
KinseyMovie · 2004 · 118m · DramaKinsey is a look at Alfred Kinsey, a researcher determined to explore the most private aspects of American life. What starts as a scientific project becomes deeply personal for Kinsey, evolving into an unforeseen exploration of human nature.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.6 - 30
Maria Full of GraceMovie · 2004 · 101m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeIn Colombia, a teenage girl who is pregnant makes the difficult decision to become a drug mule, hoping to earn money for her family's essential needs.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 31
Two Cars, One NightMovie · 2004 · 12m · Drama, ComedyFirst love can blossom unexpectedly, even in ordinary settings like the carpark of the Te Kaha pub.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.6 - 32
WaspMovie · 2003 · 26m · DramaZoë, a single mother living in Dartford with her four children, struggles with poverty and can barely afford food. When an old flame happens to drive by and asks her out, she's hesitant, fearing he's not genuinely interested. She impulsively lies, telling him she's just babysitting, marking her first date in years.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2 - 33
Shark TaleMovie · 2004 · 90m · Animation, Action, ComedyOscar, a small fish with ambitious dreams, frequently finds himself in difficult situations. Meanwhile, Lenny is a great white shark hiding a surprising secret: he's a vegetarian. When a lie unexpectedly makes Oscar a hero and Lenny becomes ostracized, the two develop an unlikely friendship.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.0 - 34
This Hour Has 22 MinutesMovie · 2004 · 132m · DramaTrainer Frankie Dunn is struggling with a difficult relationship with his daughter when boxer Maggie Fitzgerald arrives, determined to turn professional. She seeks out Dunn and his team for their help.IMDb 8.1TMDB 8.0 - 35
RyanMovie · 2004 · 13m · Documentary, Animation, DramaThe film follows Canadian animator Ryan Larkin, who later experienced homelessness in Montreal after struggling with substance abuse.IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.6 - 36
SidewaysMovie · 2004 · 127m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceTwo men in their middle years take a spiritual trip through California's wine country. One is an unpublished novelist battling depression, while the other is about to get married.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.1 - 37
Guard DogMovie · 2004 · 5mWhy do dogs bark at seemingly harmless animals like pigeons and squirrels? This film explores that age-old mystery. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.2 - 38
Hotel RwandaMovie · 2004 · 122m · Drama, History, WarBased on true events, the film is set in Rwanda during the 1990s, a time when over a million Tutsis were murdered in a genocide largely ignored internationally. Hotel owner Paul Rusesabagina uses his hotel to shelter over a thousand refugees, desperately trying to protect them from the violence.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.7 - 39
The IncrediblesMovie · 2004 · 115m · Action, Adventure, AnimationBob Parr has left his life as a superhero to work as an insurance adjuster and raise his three children with his wife, a former hero, in the suburbs. However, a strange assignment arrives, and he must once again don his costume.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.7 - 40
House of Flying DaggersMovie · 2004 · 119m · Adventure, Drama, ActionIn 9th century China, a dishonest government fights a rebellion led by the Flying Daggers. A skilled warrior rescues a captivating rebel from jail to aid her in reuniting with her forces, but the situation is more complicated than it appears.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3 - 41
As It Is in HeavenMovie · 2004 · 132m · Romance, Drama, ComedyA musical romantic tragedy follows a renowned composer who returns to his quiet hometown following a heart scare. Seeking a simpler life, he takes on teaching the local church choir, facing initial resistance from the community. However, the choir develops a deep affection for their unconventional teacher.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.1 - 42
Before SunsetMovie · 2004 · 80m · Drama, RomanceNine years after a single night in Vienna, Jesse tours Europe, reading from a book inspired by his encounter with Celine. In Paris, Celine unexpectedly finds him, and they reconnect for the day before Jesse departs for another flight. Both are now in relationships, Jesse is a father, but as their feelings rekindle, they both admit they desire something more.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.8 - 43
The Story of the Weeping CamelMovie · 2004 · 91m · Documentary, DramaA Mongolian family faces hardship when their new camel colt is rejected by its mother. To resolve this, they seek the help of a musician who performs a ritual intended to persuade the mother to accept her offspring.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.0 - 44
Birthday BoyMovie · 2004 · 10m1951, Korean War. A young boy named Little Manuk plays in his village, imagining himself fighting alongside his father, who is a soldier. He returns home one day to find a package on his doorstep and, believing it's a gift, opens it. The contents of the package will profoundly alter his life.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6 - 45
Finding NeverlandMovie · 2004 · 106m · Drama, FantasyStruggling with writer's block, playwright J.M. Barrie forms a close bond with a widow and her four young sons. The boys deeply impact Barrie's life, ultimately becoming the inspiration for his most famous work: Peter Pan.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.3 - 46
Vera DrakeMovie · 2004 · 125m · DramaIn 1950s Britain, abortionist Vera Drake struggles as her work clashes with societal expectations. This conflict has devastating consequences for Vera and her family.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.2 - 47
DownfallMovie · 2004 · 155m · Drama, History, WarApril 1945. With the Soviet Army advancing from the east and the Allied forces attacking from the west, Germany faces imminent defeat. In Berlin, Adolf Hitler declares Germany will still win and orders his generals to fight to the death. When Hitler dies by suicide, the remaining German military must find a way to stop the fighting and surrender.IMDb 8.2TMDB 7.9 - 48
Aloha Mars!Movie · 2004 · 127m · DramaThis film depicts the final twelve hours of Jesus of Nazareth's life.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.5 - 49
The Phantom of the OperaMovie · 2004 · 141m · Thriller, Drama, RomanceA young soprano captures the attention of a musically gifted man deeply scarred by disfigurement. He lives in the hidden spaces beneath the Paris Opera House, and becomes fixated on her. His obsession takes a dark turn, revealing a murderous side.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 50
Prison BreakMovie · 2004 · 104m · Drama, RomanceThe lives of two couples become entangled in a web of lies and betrayal when a man from one relationship develops feelings for a woman from the other.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 51
Born Into Brothels: Calcutta's Red Light KidsMovie · 2004 · 85m · DocumentaryThis documentary follows the lives of child prostitutes in Kolkata's Songachi red-light district. Filmmaker Zana Briski initially intended to photograph the prostitutes, but she befriended their children. Briski started teaching the children photography, believing it could offer them a path to a brighter future.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 52
The Motorcycle DiariesMovie · 2004 · 126m · DramaThis film is based on the journals of Che Guevara, the leader of the Cuban Revolution. In his writings, Guevara details his experiences with his close friend Alberto Granado during a motorcycle journey across South America in the early 1950s.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.4 - 53
The Sea InsideMovie · 2004 · 126m · DramaRamón Sampedro, a former ship mechanic and poet, became paralyzed after a diving accident. For thirty years, he tirelessly campaigned for the legal right to end his life. He forms strong bonds with his lawyer Julia and his friend Rosa, who encourages him to appreciate life. Even in his condition, Ramón inspires those around him to embrace life.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.6 - 54
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate EventsMovie · 2004 · 108m · Adventure, Comedy, FamilyWhen a fire kills all of their parents, three wealthy children are sent to live with a distant relative. They soon discover that their guardian is secretly planning to murder them and take their inheritance.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8
