Oscars 2007: Diverse Human Stories from Lifted to Superman Returns
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LiftedMovie · 2006 · 5m · Family, Animation, Science FictionA cocky teenage alien takes charge of a spaceship and tries to abduct a sleeping farmer, all while being observed by a strict instructor. The mission requires careful execution, but the alien quickly discovers the challenges of human abduction, revealing why these events are rare.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.5 - 2
Little Miss SunshineMovie · 2006 · 102m · Comedy, DramaA family of eccentric individuals embarks on a road trip to California when their daughter, Olive, participates in a beauty pageant. They travel together in a vintage van.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.7 - 3
Pan's LabyrinthMovie · 2006 · 118m · Fantasy, Drama, WarFollowing the Spanish Civil War, ten-year-old Ofelia and her pregnant mother go to live with her abusive stepfather. She discovers a strange labyrinth and encounters a faun who tells her she might be a princess from a hidden kingdom. To find her real father, Ofelia must complete a series of bizarre and dangerous challenges that make it hard to tell what's real and what's not.IMDb 8.2TMDB 7.8 - 4
BabelMovie · 2006 · 143m · DramaWhile on vacation in the Moroccan desert, a married couple experiences a devastating tragedy. This event sets off a chain of interconnected stories involving four distinct families.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 5
The QueenMovie · 2006 · 103m · Drama, History"The Queen" offers a close look at the relationship between Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair as they navigate the aftermath of Princess Diana's death. The film portrays their efforts to find common ground between the Royal Family's private grief and the public's expectation of a visible expression of mourning.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.9 - 6
The DepartedMovie · 2006 · 151m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeTo dismantle South Boston's Irish Mafia, the police recruit an undercover officer, unaware that the syndicate has already infiltrated their ranks. As the cop gains the trust of the mob's leader, a seasoned criminal climbs the ranks within the police force. Soon, both sides realize a traitor is operating within their midst.IMDb 8.5TMDB 8.2 - 7Helmer & SonMovie · 2006 · 13mA family gathers unexpectedly when a nursing home requests their assistance. Their elderly father has locked himself in a closet and refuses to emerge. Nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.IMDb 6.7TMDB 4.7
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CarsMovie · 2006 · 117m · Animation, Adventure, ComedyLightning McQueen, a talented young race car focused on winning, learns that the real value is in the experiences along the way when he's unexpectedly delayed in the quiet town of Radiator Springs on Route 66. On his way to the Piston Cup Championship in California, where he's scheduled to race against two experienced drivers, McQueen befriends the town's unique residents.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 9
Binta and the Great IdeaMovie · 2004 · 30mBinta, a young girl growing up in Senegal, shares glimpses into daily life in her village. She speaks about why it’s so important for girls to get an education, and recounts her father’s ambitious plan to improve the world.IMDb 7.3TMDB 5.8 - 10
The SaviourMovie · 2005 · 17mA young church leader questions his beliefs after the woman he's been having an affair with ends their relationship.IMDb 6.7TMDB 4.8 - 11Rehearsing a DreamMovie · 2006 · 40mDespite declining arts funding in the U.S., exceptional talent thrives in American high schools. Each year, a select group of the nation's most promising 17-year-old performing and visual artists – chosen from thousands – come together for a week of intensive learning. They study with renowned mentors including Mikhail Baryshnikov, Vanessa Williams, Jacques d'Amboise, and Michael Tilson Thomas, as well as from their peers. Over seven days, these passionate young artists benefit from the support, encouragement, and focused attention they have earned.IMDb 7.1
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Two Hands: The Leon Fleisher StoryMovie · 2006 · 17mIn 1964, concert pianist Leon Fleisher was at the height of his career. A small injury – a cut to his right thumb – triggered dystonia, causing his right hand's ring and little fingers to curl involuntarily. Fleisher recounts in recent interviews the aftermath: a broken marriage, periods of despair and disappointment, a 1983 surgery that offered a brief return to performing, and ultimately, with Botox and Rolfing, regaining the ability to play with both hands. Throughout this journey, Fleisher finds new passions: conducting, teaching, and performing compositions written for a World War I veteran who had lost the use of one hand.IMDb 6.4TMDB 4.5 - 13
Little ChildrenMovie · 2006 · 137m · Drama, RomanceTwo people, each unhappy in their marriages, find their paths crossing with a registered sex offender and a former police officer who has fallen from grace. The story follows them as they grapple with their own weaknesses and the pull of temptation.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.1 - 14Recycled LifeMovie · 2006 · 38mThis is the powerful and moving story of the thousands of people – adults, children, and entire families – who have made their lives working and living in the Guatemala City Garbage Dump for the past sixty years.IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.8
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No Time for NutsMovie · 2006 · 7m · Adventure, Animation, ComedyScrat discovers a time machine and is flung across history in his relentless quest for his prized acorn.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3 - 16
ApocalyptoMovie · 2006 · 139m · Action, Drama, HistoryIn the Mayan world, a man's peaceful life is shattered when invaders arrive. He's forced on a dangerous journey to a land of fear and control, where he faces certain death. Driven by love for his family and his wife, he makes a desperate attempt to escape and reclaim his home, fighting to save his people's way of life.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.6 - 17
Superman ReturnsMovie · 2006 · 154m · Science Fiction, Action, AdventureSuperman comes home to find that five years away has given Lex Luthor freedom. The people Superman cares about most have moved on, feeling left behind. Now, Luthor plans a devastating revenge that could kill millions and reshape the world, all while eliminating Superman himself.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.8 - 18
Half NelsonMovie · 2006 · 107m · DramaDedicated teacher Dan Dunne pours himself into his junior-high students, hiding a secret struggle with addiction from almost everyone. His carefully constructed world begins to unravel when a troubled student, Drey, discovers the truth. This unexpected revelation sparks a fragile connection between them, a relationship that could lead to either devastating consequences or a chance for redemption.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.6 - 19
Deliver Us from EvilMovie · 2006 · 101m · Crime, DocumentaryDocumentary filmmaker Amy Berg examines the life of Father Oliver O'Grady, a 30-year-old pedophile. The film reveals the corruption within the Catholic Church that enabled his abuse of numerous children. Through victims' accounts and a revealing interview with O'Grady himself, the documentary explores the troubled mind of the priest who gained the trust of many while secretly betraying them by moving from parish to parish.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.1 - 20
My Country, My CountryMovie · 2006 · 90mThe film centers on a Sunni Arab doctor who decides to run for office in the early 2005 Iraqi elections.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 21
The Good GermanMovie · 2006 · 108m · Drama, Mystery, RomanceIn post-World War Two Berlin, an American journalist becomes embroiled in a murder investigation. A dead G.I. is discovered at a lakeside mansion while the Potsdam Conference is underway. The journalist's inquiry intertwines with his personal quest to find his former German lover, who was married before the war.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.8 - 22
The Little MatchgirlMovie · 2006 · 7m · Animation, Drama, FamilyThis animated short adapts Hans Christian Andersen's story of a young girl struggling with poverty and a longing for warmth and happiness. Seeking comfort from the cold, she begins lighting matches. In the flickering flames, she imagines a life filled with loving family, plenty of food, and a home.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5 - 23
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's ChestMovie · 2006 · 151m · Adventure, Fantasy, ActionCaptain Jack Sparrow must retrieve the heart of Davy Jones to prevent his soul from being bound to the legendary sea captain. However, he is not the only one pursuing the heart; various allies and enemies are also after it for their own purposes.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4 - 24
The Lives of OthersMovie · 2006 · 137m · Drama, ThrillerEast Berlin, 1984. A dedicated Stasi officer, Gerd Wiesler, is assigned to monitor a celebrated playwright and his actress partner, Christa-Maria. As Wiesler observes them, he develops unexpected empathy for the couple, leading him to struggle with conflicting loyalties when his superior becomes interested in Christa-Maria.IMDb 8.4TMDB 8.0 - 25
The Blood of Yingzhou DistrictMovie · 2006 · 39mThis film follows a group of children in China's Anhui Province as they navigate life after losing their parents to AIDS. The story explores the conflict between traditional family and community expectations and the fear surrounding the disease itself. It depicts a year of their lives.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.4 - 26
VenusMovie · 2006 · 95m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceMaurice, a seasoned actor, develops feelings for Jessie, the grandniece of his dear friend. He attempts to guide the spirited but sheltered young woman with his experience and knowledge of London life. Their interactions unexpectedly challenge both of them, revealing hidden aspects of their personalities.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.6 - 27
The Black DahliaMovie · 2006 · 121m · Crime, Thriller, DramaIt's 1940s Los Angeles. Two former boxers now working as police officers face a world of corruption, self-centeredness, scandalous movies, and dysfunctional families while hunting for the person who murdered a promising young actress.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.6 - 28
Monster HouseMovie · 2006 · 91m · Animation, Comedy, FamilyKids are used to being scared by things under their beds, but what if a whole house is trying to scare them? Three teenagers investigate a rundown house next door and uncover its terrifying history.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 29
The IllusionistMovie · 2006 · 110m · Fantasy, Drama, ThrillerA talented illusionist named Eisenheim uses his abilities to win the heart of a beautiful aristocrat who is promised to a crown prince. Eisenheim's actions cause disruption within the royal family and draw the attention of a persistent investigator.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3 - 30
Iraq in FragmentsMovie · 2006 · 94mIraq In Fragments is a three-part documentary offering deeply personal glimpses into life in a war-torn Iraq. It follows an orphaned 11-year-old who becomes an apprentice in a Baghdad garage under a harsh owner; Sadr followers in two Shiite cities organize for regional elections while also enforcing Islamic law with force; and a Kurdish farming family embraces the US presence, which has brought them a newfound freedom. American director James Longley spent over two years filming in Iraq, creating a powerfully photographed and poetic portrait of the country as experienced by Sunnis, Shiites, and Kurds.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.6 - 31
Curse of the Golden FlowerMovie · 2006 · 114m · Action, Drama, FantasyIn the Tang dynasty, the emperor has married the princess of a neighboring province. She has given him two sons, and he has raised the elder to be his heir. With this, the emperor’s power over his kingdom, including the royal family, is absolute.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 32
WaterMovie · 2005 · 115m · Drama, RomanceIn 1938, Mahatma Gandhi's influential ideas are spreading throughout India. Eight-year-old Chuyia, recently orphaned, is sent to live with other widows at an ashram. Her arrival brings a change to the community as she forms friendships with two of the other women.IMDb 7.7TMDB 6.8 - 33
VolverMovie · 2006 · 121m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceIn Madrid, a resourceful woman from a working-class background uncovers family secrets with the assistance of her teenage daughter and hairdresser sister.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5 - 34
Blood DiamondMovie · 2006 · 143m · Drama, Thriller, ActionA former mercenary now working as a smuggler teams up with a Mende fisherman. As civil war erupts in 1999 Sierra Leone, they undertake two perilous missions: retrieve a valuable pink diamond and rescue the fisherman's son, who was forced into service as a child soldier by the violent rebels spreading terror across the nation.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.6 - 35
Children of MenMovie · 2006 · 109m · Drama, Action, ThrillerIn 2027, humanity faces extinction after a global infertility crisis. A former activist takes on a perilous mission: to transport a pregnant woman to a sea sanctuary. The woman’s child represents a potential breakthrough for scientists desperately trying to restore human reproduction and secure the future of the species.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.6 - 36
The Devil Wears PradaMovie · 2006 · 109m · Drama, ComedyAndy relocates to New York for a job in fashion. Her boss is relentlessly demanding and unforgiving, consistently blocking her progress if she doesn't conform to the magazine's strict standards of high-class elegance.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.4 - 37
The Good ShepherdMovie · 2006 · 167m · Drama, Thriller, HistoryEdward Wilson, the sole witness to his father's suicide and a member of the Yale Skull and Bones society, is an honest and principled young man who respects honor and secrecy. These qualities lead to his recruitment into the new OSS. However, his commitment to his job gradually forces him to compromise his values, ultimately impacting his family.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4 - 38
Marie AntoinetteMovie · 2006 · 123m · Drama, HistoryThis is the story of Marie Antoinette, the famous French queen. It follows her life from her arranged marriage to Louis XVI at just fifteen years old, through her early reign as queen at nineteen, and finally to the events that led to the end of the monarchy at Versailles.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.7 - 39
After the WeddingMovie · 2006 · 124m · DramaAn Indian orphanage manager travels to Copenhagen, Denmark, and uncovers a significant family secret that changes his life.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.1 - 40
Days of GloryMovie · 2006 · 128m · Drama, History, War1943. Four men – Said, Abdelkader, Messaoud, and Yassir – who have never been to France enlist in the French Army to fight alongside 130,000 other "indigenous" soldiers and liberate the country from Nazi occupation. A story of forgotten heroes.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.7 - 41
Letters from Iwo JimaMovie · 2006 · 141m · Action, Drama, WarThis is the story of the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II, as experienced by the Japanese soldiers who fought there against the United States.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5 - 42
The PrestigeMovie · 2006 · 130m · Drama, Mystery, Science FictionThis is the story of two magicians locked in a relentless rivalry that defines their lives. Their intense competition fuels obsession, deception, and jealousy, leading them down a path of dangerous and deadly choices.IMDb 8.5TMDB 8.2 - 43
DreamgirlsMovie · 2006 · 130m · Drama, MusicIn the early 1960s, three female soul singers achieve mainstream success, navigating personal challenges as they rise to pop stardom.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7 - 44
United 93Movie · 2006 · 111m · Drama, History, ThrillerThis film recounts the events of United Flight 93 on September 11th, 2001. The plane was hijacked by terrorists and crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania after passengers fought back, preventing the hijackers from reaching their intended target. The story unfolds in real-time, documenting the unfolding crisis.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.1 - 45
West Bank StoryMovie · 2005 · 21mThis musical comedy is set against the backdrop of bustling falafel stands in the West Bank, where Israeli and Palestinian vendors compete. David, an Israeli soldier, falls for Fatima, a beautiful Palestinian cashier, despite the deep-seated rivalry between their families' restaurants. The film explores whether their love can survive a centuries-old conflict and the families' determination to dominate the chickpea trade.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.5 - 46
Flags of Our FathersMovie · 2006 · 135m · War, Drama, HistoryJoe Rosenthal captured the iconic image of five Marines and one Navy Corpsman raising the American flag on Mount Suribachi on February 23, 1945. This film tells the story of three of the six surviving men who were part of the team that fought to capture Iwo Jima from the Japanese.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 47
Notes on a ScandalMovie · 2006 · 92m · Drama, RomanceA seasoned high school teacher develops a friendship with a younger art teacher. The art teacher is involved in a relationship with a 15-year-old student. But the art teacher's interest in her new friend extends beyond friendship.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.1 - 48
Happy FeetMovie · 2006 · 108m · Animation, Comedy, FamilyIn the world of Emperor Penguins, where mates are chosen by their songs, a penguin is born who can't sing. However, he has a remarkable talent for tap dancing.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 49
The Danish PoetMovie · 2006 · 15m · AnimationA woman reflects on the unusual series of events that led to her ancestors meeting and ultimately shaping her own identity.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.0 - 50
Jesus CampMovie · 2006 · 84m · DocumentaryJesus Camp follows a Christian summer camp where children are taught to develop their spiritual abilities and prepare to "take back America for Christ." The film offers an unprecedented glimpse into this rigorous training environment, where young, devout Christians are recruited to become involved in the nation's political landscape.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.0 - 51
Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of KazakhstanMovie · 2006 · 84m · ComedyKazakh journalist Borat Sagdiyev journeys to America to film a documentary. Throughout his travels, Borat encounters everyday Americans in ordinary situations, leading to unexpectedly funny outcomes. His unconventional behavior provokes significant reactions, highlighting societal biases and contradictions within American culture.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.8 - 52
The Last King of ScotlandMovie · 2006 · 123m · DramaAfter completing his medical training, young Scottish doctor Nicholas Garrigan seeks adventure in Uganda. He arrives as President Obote's regime collapses, and soon finds himself offered a position as personal physician to the newly appointed General Idi Amin.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.4 - 53
An Inconvenient TruthMovie · 2006 · 100m · DocumentaryThis documentary chronicles Al Gore's efforts to bring global warming to international attention. It details his campaign to establish the issue as a globally recognized problem.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.0 - 54
MaestroMovie · 2005 · 5mFive minutes before his major performance, the Maestro and his ever-present mechanical assistant prepare. But as time runs out, the reality of life at the pinnacle of his career isn't what anyone expects.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.4 - 55
PoseidonMovie · 2006 · 98m · Adventure, Action, DramaA crowded cruise ship on the Atlantic Ocean is struck by a huge wave and capsizes, forcing the passengers into a desperate struggle for survival.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.9 - 56
One Too ManyMovie · 2005 · 16mFollowing his wife's departure, Joaquín invites his mother-in-law to live with him, seeking her help in caring for his son and himself.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.4 - 57
The Walking DeadMovie · 2006 · 117m · DramaA down-on-his-luck salesman becomes responsible for his son just as he's about to start a major opportunity in his career.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.9 - 58
ClickMovie · 2006 · 107m · Comedy, Drama, FantasyMichael Newman is a driven workaholic who neglects his family in his pursuit of a promotion and his boss’s approval. His prayers seem answered when he meets Morty, a quirky sales clerk, and discovers a magical remote control. The remote lets him eliminate life's interruptions, leading to increasingly absurd and chaotic situations.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3
