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Demoted

Demoted

πŸ“… Release: November 6, 2009
🎭 Genre: Comedy
🎬 Starring: David Cross, Michael Vartan, Sean Astin, Sara Foster, Celia Weston
πŸ“– Synopsis: Mike and Rodney are two mid-level sales associates at a tire company, skate by on the good grace of their elderly boss who has a soft spot for them. After a night of partying, they wake up to the news...
Too Big To Fail

Too Big To Fail

πŸ“… Release: May 23, 2011
🎭 Genre: Drama
🎬 Starring: William Hurt, Paul Giamatti, Matthew Modine, Edward Asner, Billy Crudup, Topher Grace, Cynthia Nixon, Michael O'Keefe, Bill Pullman, Tony Shalhoub, James Woods, Amy Carlson, Kathy Baker, Victor Slezak
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the gripping financial drama "Too Big to Fail," director [c=Curtis Hanson] masterfully chronicles the tense, high-stakes battle to prevent the collapse of the global economy during the 2008 financ...
Fantastic Fear Of Everything, A

Fantastic Fear Of Everything, A

πŸ“… Release: February 7, 2014
🎭 Genre: Comedy
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Simon Pegg, Paul Freeman, Clare Higgins, Sheridan Smith, Alan Drake, Amara Karan, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Kerry Shale, Jay Taylor, Mo Idriss
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the darkly comedic "A Fantastic Fear of Everything", [c=Simon Pegg] delivers a hilariously unhinged performance as Jack, a once-successful children's author whose life has spiraled into a vortex o...
Lola Versus

Lola Versus

πŸ“… Release: June 8, 2012
🎭 Genre: RomanceComedy
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Greta Gerwig, Joel Kinnaman, Hamish Linklater, Debra Winger, Bill Pullman, Zoe Lister-Jones, Cheyenne Jackson, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Maria Dizzia, Jay Pharoah, Stefano Da Fre
πŸ“– Synopsis: On the cusp of her thirties, Lola’s seemingly perfect life unravels when her fiancΓ©, played by [c=Joel Kinnaman], abruptly calls off their wedding just weeks before the ceremony. Thrust back into ...
Safety Not Guaranteed

Safety Not Guaranteed

πŸ“… Release: June 8, 2012
🎭 Genre: DramaComedySci-Fi
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Aubrey Plaza, Jake Johnson, Mark Duplass, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Lynn Shelton, Kristen Bell, David Schultz, Karan Soni, Jeff Garlin, Jenica Bergere, Basil Harris
πŸ“– Synopsis: What if a classified ad seeking a companion for time travel wasn’t a joke? In this charmingly offbeat blend of drama, comedy, and sci-fi, a cynical magazine intern [c=Aubrey Plaza] and her skeptica...
Bel Ami

Bel Ami

πŸ“… Release: June 8, 2012
🎭 Genre: Drama
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Robert Pattinson, Uma Thurman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Christina Ricci, Colm Meaney, Natalia Tena, Philip Glenister, Holliday Grainger, James Lance, Philip Glenister
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the opulent yet treacherous world of 19th-century Paris, ambition and seduction intertwine in the riveting drama of Bel Ami. The film centers on Georges Duroy, portrayed by [c=Robert Pattinson], a...
Dark Horse

Dark Horse

πŸ“… Release: June 8, 2012
🎭 Genre: Drama
🎬 Starring: Justin Bartha, Selma Blair, Mia Farrow, Donna Murphy, Christopher Walken, Aasif Mandvi, Jordan Gelber, Aasif Mandvi, Tyler Maynard, Zachary Booth
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the bitingly satirical world of [c=Todd Solondz], a man’s arrested development becomes a tragicomic prison in Dark Horse. Abe, played by [c=Jordan Gelber], is a chronically unemployed man in his...
Peace, Love & Misunderstanding

Peace, Love & Misunderstanding

πŸ“… Release: June 8, 2012
🎭 Genre: Drama
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Catherine Keener, Jane Fonda, Elizabeth Olsen, Chace Crawford, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Nat Wolff, Rosanna Arquette, Kyle MacLachlan, Marissa O'Donnell
πŸ“– Synopsis: Two-time Academy Award-nominated director Bruce Beresford (DRIVING MISS DAISY, MAO'S LAST DANCER) showcases a brilliant performance from two-time Academy Award-winner Jane Fonda in "Peace, Love & Misu...
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

πŸ“… Release: June 8, 2012
🎭 Genre: AnimationAdventureComedy
⭐ Rating: PG
🎬 Starring: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith, David Schwimmer, Jessica Chastain, Sacha Baron Cohen, Frances McDormand, Bryan Cranston, Cedric the Entertainer, Paz Vega, Andy Richter, Vinnie Jones, Chris Miller (II)
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the vibrant and chaotic world of animation, "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted" takes audiences on a thrilling ride as Alex the lion, voiced by [c=Ben Stiller], and his loyal friends, Marty the z...
Prometheus

Prometheus

πŸ“… Release: June 8, 2012
🎭 Genre: ThrillerSci-Fi
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Logan Marshall-Green, Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron, Idris Elba, Sean Harris, Kate Dickie, Patrick Wilson, Rafe Spall, Benedict Wong, Guy Pearce
πŸ“– Synopsis: In a daring exploration of humanity's origins, "Prometheus" invites viewers into a thrilling sci-fi adventure directed by the visionary [c=Ridley Scott]. A team of scientists and explorers, led by th...
Hide Away

Hide Away

πŸ“… Release: May 25, 2012
🎭 Genre: Drama
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Josh Lucas, Ayelet Zurer, James Cromwell, Jon Tenney, Taylor Nichols, Casey LaBow, Anne Faba
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the quiet aftermath of a devastating personal tragedy, a man portrayed by [c=Josh Lucas] retreats from his life, seeking isolation by purchasing a weathered sailboat with a mysterious past. As he ...
Rowdy Rathore

Rowdy Rathore

πŸ“… Release: June 1, 2012
🎭 Genre: ActionThriller
🎬 Starring: Akshay Kumar, Sonakshi Sinha, Paresh Ganatra, Nassar, Supreeth Reddy, Yashpal Sharma, Gurdeep Kohli
πŸ“– Synopsis: Shiva (Akshay Kumar) is a small time conman in love with Priya (Sonakshi Sinha), a pretty girl whom he met at a wedding he wasn't invited to. Into this picture perfect world enters six year old Neha w...
Loved Ones, The

Loved Ones, The

πŸ“… Release: June 1, 2012
🎭 Genre: HorrorThriller
🎬 Starring: Xavier Samuel, Robin McLeavy, Victoria Thaine, Jessica McNamee, Richard Wilson, John Brumpton, Andrew S. Gilbert, Suzi Dougherty, Victoria Eagger, Suzi Dougherty
πŸ“– Synopsis: Lola Stone asked Brent Mitchell to the prom, but Brent said no, and now he's screwed. What happens when Lola doesn't get what she wants? She enlists Daddy's help to throw a prom of her own, where she ...
Aggression Scale, The

Aggression Scale, The

πŸ“… Release: March 10, 2012
🎭 Genre: Action
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Ray Wise, Dana Ashbrook, Derek Mears, Jacob Reynolds, Fabianne Therese, Boyd Kestner, Lisa Rotondi, Joseph McKelheer, Eben Kostbar
πŸ“– Synopsis: When out-on-bail mob boss Bellavance (Ray Wise) discovers that $500,000 of his money is missing, he sends four hardcore hit men (including Dana Ashbrook and Derek Mears) to send a 'loud and messy' mes...
Apartment 143

Apartment 143

πŸ“… Release: June 1, 2012
🎭 Genre: Horror
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Kai Lennox, Michael O'Keefe, Rick Gonzalez, Fiona Glascott, Gia Mantegna, Fermi Reixach, Marcel Barrena, Laura Martuscelli, Francesc Garrido, Damian Roman
πŸ“– Synopsis: A team of parapsychologists sets out to investigate a series of anomalous phenomena taking place in a newly occupied apartment. Telephone calls with no caller, mysterious shadows, extraordinary light ...
Piranha 3DD

Piranha 3DD

πŸ“… Release: June 1, 2012
🎭 Genre: ThrillerHorror
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Danielle Panabaker, Matt Bush, Gary Busey, Chris Zylka, David Koechner, Meagan Tandy, Paul James Jordan, Jean-Luc Bilodeau, Hector Jimenez, Christopher Lloyd, Paul Scheer, Katrina Bowden, Adrian Martinez, Clu Gulager
πŸ“– Synopsis: Having awoken from their spring break extravaganza at Lake Victoria, the swarm heads upstream where they look to make a meal out of Big Wet, a local water park where when it comes to fun, nobody does ...
6 Month Rule

6 Month Rule

πŸ“… Release: June 1, 2012
🎭 Genre: DramaComedy
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Blayne Weaver, Jaime Pressly, Martin Starr, Dave Foley, Natalie Morales, John Michael Higgins, Patrick J. Adams, Vanessa Branch, David Giuntoli, Brandon Barrera, Kristina Klebe
πŸ“– Synopsis: Revolves around a bachelor who follows a set of rules in order to avoid emotional attachment, the most important being: there is no woman so perfect that you can't get over her in six months. Knowing ...
For Greater Glory

For Greater Glory

πŸ“… Release: June 1, 2012
🎭 Genre: DramaHistory
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Andy Garcia, Eva Longoria, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Peter O'Toole, Oscar Isaac, Bruce Greenwood, Nestor Carbonell, Eduardo Verastegui, Santiago Cabrera, Ruben Blades
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the turbulent landscape of 1920s Mexico, a nation is torn apart by a brutal government crackdown on religious freedom. What begins as a quiet resistance by peasant farmers and priests, including t...
High School

High School

πŸ“… Release: June 1, 2012
🎭 Genre: ComedyDrama
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Adrien Brody, Sean Marquette, Matt Bush, Colin Hanks, Michael Chiklis, Yeardley Smith, Mykelti Williamson, Luis Chavez, Camille Mana, Julia Ling
πŸ“– Synopsis: So it's the end of the school year, and smarmy Principal Gordon (Michael Chiklis) has suddenly instituted a zero-tolerance crusade against his nemesis, the reviled marijuana. A mandatory drug test for...
Snow White And The Huntsman

Snow White And The Huntsman

πŸ“… Release: June 1, 2012
🎭 Genre: ActionAdventureFantasy
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Ian McShane, Sam Claflin, Ray Winstone, Bob Hoskins, Eddie Marsan, Lily Cole, Toby Jones, Nick Frost, Liberty Ross, Noah Huntley, Sam Spruell
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the epic action-adventure Snow White and the Huntsman, Kristen Stewart (Twilight) plays the only person in the land fairer than the evil queen (Oscar(r) winner Charlize Theron) out to destroy her. ...
Chernobyl Diaries

Chernobyl Diaries

πŸ“… Release: May 25, 2012
🎭 Genre: Horror
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Jesse McCartney, Jonathan Sadowski, Olivia Dudley, Nathan Phillips, Ingrid Bolso Berdal, Devin Kelley, Dimitri Diatchenko, Olivia Taylor Dudley, Milos Timotijevic, Alex Feldman
πŸ“– Synopsis: What begins as an extreme adventure tour quickly descends into a desperate fight for survival in this chilling horror film from writer [c=Oren Peli]. A group of young tourists, including brothers [c=...
Mighty Fine

Mighty Fine

πŸ“… Release: May 25, 2012
🎭 Genre: DramaComedy
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Chazz Palminteri, Andie MacDowell, Jodelle Ferland, Rainey Qualley, Paul Ben-Victor, Arthur J. Nascarella, Richard Kohnke, Kent Jude Bernard, Beau Brasso, Geraldine Singer
πŸ“– Synopsis: Set in the 1970's, "Mighty Fine" is the story of Joe Fine (Chazz Palminteri) a charismatic, high-spirited man, who relocates his family--wife Stella (Andie MacDowell), a Holocaust survivor, daughters ...
Hemingway & Gellhorn

Hemingway & Gellhorn

πŸ“… Release: May 28, 2012
🎭 Genre: DramaRomance
🎬 Starring: Clive Owen, Nicole Kidman, Molly Parker, David Strathairn, Robert Duvall, Santiago Cabrera, Patrick Mapel, Lars Ulrich, Remy Auberjonois
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the turbulent crucible of the Spanish Civil War, two literary titans collide in a passionate and volatile union that will define them both. [c=Nicole Kidman] stars as the fiercely independent war ...
Cowgirls N' Angels

Cowgirls N' Angels

πŸ“… Release: May 25, 2012
🎭 Genre: DramaFamily
⭐ Rating: PG
🎬 Starring: Jackson Rathbone, James Cromwell, Bailee Madison, Alicia Witt, Andrew Sensenig, Frankie Faison, Madison Burge, Kathleen Rose Perkins, Louanne Stephens
πŸ“– Synopsis: "Cowgirls n' Angels" tells the story of Ida (Madison), a rebellious young girl who dreams one day of finding her father, a rodeo rider. While searching for her dad, she connects with the Sweethearts o...
Moonrise Kingdom

Moonrise Kingdom

πŸ“… Release: May 25, 2012
🎭 Genre: DramaThriller
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Edward Norton, Frances McDormand, Jason Schwartzman, Lucas Hedges, Bill Murray, Bruce Willis, Tilda Swinton, Harvey Keitel, Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward, Bob Balaban
πŸ“– Synopsis: Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, "Moonrise Kingdom" tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wil...
Men In Black 3

Men In Black 3

πŸ“… Release: May 25, 2012
🎭 Genre: ActionSci-FiComedy
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Will Smith, Josh Brolin, Tommy Lee Jones, Jemaine Clement, Emma Thompson, Nicole Scherzinger, Alice Eve, Bill Hader, Michael Stuhlbarg
πŸ“– Synopsis: In Men in Black 3, Agents J (Will Smith) and K (Tommy Lee Jones) are back... in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes...
Intouchables, The

Intouchables, The

πŸ“… Release: May 25, 2012
🎭 Genre: DramaComedy
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Francois Cluzet, Omar Sy, Anne Le Ny, Audrey Fleurot, Clotilde Mollet, Alba Gaia Bellugi, Cyril Mendy, Christian Ameri, Gregoire Oestermann, Josephine de Meaux
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the heart of Paris, two worlds collide in this uplifting and humorous true story. Philippe, a wealthy aristocrat left paralyzed from a neck injury, lives a life of orderly luxury but profound lone...
Battleship

Battleship

πŸ“… Release: May 18, 2012
🎭 Genre: Action
⭐ Rating: PG-13
🎬 Starring: Liam Neeson, Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgard, Rihanna, Brooklyn Decker, Hamish Linklater, Tadanobu Asano, Josh Pence, Peter MacNicol, Jerry Ferrara
πŸ“– Synopsis: Peter Berg ("Hancock") produces and directs "Battleship", an epic action-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force. ...
Samaritan, The

Samaritan, The

πŸ“… Release: May 18, 2012
🎭 Genre: Thriller
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Luke Kirby, Ruth Negga, Tom Wilkinson, Gil Bellows, Deborah Kara Unger, Tom Wilkinson, Aaron Poole, Tom McCamus, Martha Burns
πŸ“– Synopsis: In the shadowy world of international finance, a simple act of kindness spirals into a deadly conspiracy in this tense thriller. [c=Samuel L. Jackson] stars as Foley, a weary but resourceful ex-intel...
Virginia

Virginia

πŸ“… Release: May 18, 2012
🎭 Genre: Drama
⭐ Rating: R
🎬 Starring: Jennifer Connelly, Emma Roberts, Ed Harris, Toby Jones, Lucas Grabeel, Carrie Preston, Amy Madigan, Alex Frost, Harrison Gilbertson
πŸ“– Synopsis: "Virginia" (Academy Award winner Jennifer Connelly), is a charming, vibrant, and well...completely psychologically disturbed mother of Emmett (Harrison Gilbertson), the sweetest illegitimate 16-year-o...