Movies tagged as "homelessness"

American Psycho [2000, USA, Canada ] starting from $1.99

No Introduction Necessary.

Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller Actors: Christian Bale, Justin Theroux, Josh Lucas, Bill Sage, Chloë Sevigny, Reese Witherspoon, Samantha Mathis, Matt Ross, Jared Leto, Willem Dafoe, Cara Seymour, Guinevere Turner, Stephen Bogaert, Monika Meier, Reg E. Cathey, Directors: Mary Harron Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   Patrick Bateman is handsome, well educated and intelligent. He is twenty-seven and living his own American dream. He works by day on Wall Street, earning a fortune to complement the one he was born with. At night he descends into madness, as he experiments with fear and violence.

Batman Begins [2005, USA ] starting from $1.99

Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Fantasy, Thriller Actors: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson, Katie Holmes, Gary Oldman, Cillian Murphy, Tom Wilkinson, Rutger Hauer, Ken Watanabe, Mark Boone Junior, Linus Roache, Morgan Freeman, Larry Holden, Gerard Murphy, Colin McFarlane Directors: Christopher Nolan, Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   In tone with the early "Batman: Year One" style comics. As a boy a young Bruce Wayne watched in horror as his millionaire parents were slain in front of his eyes, a trauma which led him to become obsessed with revenge but his chance is cruelly taken away from him by fate. After disappearing to the East where he seeks counsel with the dangerous but honorable ninja cult leader known as Ra's Al-Ghul, he returns to his now decaying Gotham City overrun by organized crime and dangerous individuals manipulating the system whilst the company he inherited is slowly being pulled out from under him. The discovery of a cave under his mansion, and a prototype armored suit leads him to take on a new persona, one which will strike fear into the hearts of men who do wrong - he becomes, Batman. In the new guise, and with the help of rising cop Jim Gordon, Batman sets out to take down the various nefarious schemes in motion by individuals such as mafia don Falcone, the twisted doctor/drug dealer Jonathan 'The Scarecrow' Crane, and a mysterious third party that is quite familiar with Wayne and waiting to strike when the time is right.

Fame [1980, USA ] starting from $1.99

If they've really got what it takes, it's going to take everything they've got.

Genres: Drama, Music Actors: Eddie Barth, Eddie Barth, Irene Cara, Irene Cara, Lee Curreri, Lee Curreri, Laura Dean, Laura Dean, Antonia Franceschi, Antonia Franceschi, Boyd Gaines, Boyd Gaines, Albert Hague, Albert Hague, Tresa Hughes, Tresa Hughes, Steve Inwood, Steve Inwood, Paul McCrane, Paul McCrane, Anne Meara, Anne Meara, Joanna Merlin, Joanna Merlin, Barry Miller, Barry Miller, Jim Moody, Jim Moody, Gene Anthony Ray, Gene Anthony Ray, Directors: Alan Parker, Alan Parker Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   At the New York City High School for the Performing Arts, students get specialized training that often leads to success as actors, singers, etc. This movie follows four students from the time when they audition to get into the school, through graduation. They are the brazen Coco Hernandez, shy Doris Finsecker, sensitive gay Montgomery MacNeil, and brash, abrasive Raul Garcia.

Final Destination 2 [2003, USA ] starting from $1.99

It's not over yet...

Genres: Fantasy, Horror, Thriller Actors: A.J. Cook, Ali Larter, Michael Landes, Tony Todd, Terrence 'T.C.' Carson, Jonathan Cherry, Keegan Connor Tracy, Lynda Boyd, James Kirk, David Paetkau, Justina Machado, Sarah Carter, Alex Rae, Shaun Sipos, Andrew Airlie Directors: David R. Ellis, Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   Kimberly Corman, 19, was just taking a trip with her friends.. But when she escapes a horrific car accident, she finds herself in Death's path of destruction. Now, Kimberly, along with the other survivors, must find a way to save themselves...

Groundhog Day [1993, USA ] starting from $1.99

He's having the worst day of his life... over, and over...

Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance Actors: Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott, Stephen Tobolowsky, Brian Doyle-Murray, Marita Geraghty, Angela Paton, Rick Ducommun, Rick Overton, Robin Duke, Carol Bivins, Willie Garson, Ken Hudson Campbell, Les Podewell, Rod Sell Directors: Harold Ramis, Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   A weather man is reluctantly sent to cover a story about a weather forecasting "rat" (as he calls it). This is his fourth year on the story, and he makes no effort to hide his frustration. On awaking the 'following' day he discovers that it's Groundhog Day again, and again, and again. First he uses this to his advantage, then comes the realisation that he is doomed to spend the rest of eternity in the same place, seeing the same people do the same thing EVERY day.

House of Sand and Fog [2003, USA ] starting from $1.99

Some dreams can't be shared.

Genres: Drama Actors: Jennifer Connelly, Ben Kingsley, Ron Eldard, Frances Fisher, Kim Dickens, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Jonathan Ahdout, Navi Rawat, Carlos Gómez, Kia Jam, Jaleh Modjallal, Samira Damavandi, Matthew Simonian, Namrata Singh Gujral, Al Faris, Directors: Vadim Perelman Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   Massoud Amir Behrani, an Iranian immigrant, has spent most of his savings trying to enhance his daughter's chances of a good marriage. Once she is married, he spends the remaining funds on a house at an auction, unwittingly putting himself and his family in the middle of a legal tussle with the house's former owner. What begins as a legal struggle turns into a personal confrontation, with tragic results.

Intolerable Cruelty [2003, USA ] starting from $1.99

A romantic comedy with bite.

Genres: Comedy, Crime, Romance Actors: George Clooney, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Geoffrey Rush, Cedric the Entertainer, Edward Herrmann, Paul Adelstein, Richard Jenkins, Billy Bob Thornton, Julia Duffy, Jonathan Hadary, Tom Aldredge, Stacey Travis, Jack Kyle, Irwin Keyes, Judith Drake Directors: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   Miles Massey, a prominent Los Angeles divorce attorney has everything—and in some cases, two of everything. Despite his impressive client list, a formidable win record, the respect of his peers and an ironclad contract (the Massey pre-nup) named after him, he's reached a crossroads in his life. Sated on success, boredom has set in and he's looking for new challenges. All that changes when Miles meets his match in the devastating Marylin Rexroth. Marylin is the soon-to-be ex-wife of his client Rex Rexroth, a wealthy real estate developer and habitual philanderer. With the help of hard charging private investigator Gus Petch, she has Rex nailed and is looking forward to the financial independence a successful divorce will bring. But thanks to Miles' considerable skills, she ends up with nothing. Not to be outdone, Marylin schemes to get even and as part of her plan, quickly marries oil tycoon Howard Doyle. Miles and his unflappable associate, Wrigley, unwittingly dig themselves in deeper and deeper as they go head-to-head with Marylin. Underhanded tactics, deceptions and an undeniable attraction escalate as Marylin and Miles square off in this classic battle of the sexes.

Life of David Gale, The [2003, Germany, USA ] starting from $1.99

The crime is clear. The truth is not.

Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller Actors: Kate Winslet, Cleo King, Constance Jones, Kevin Spacey, Laura Linney, Lee Ritchey, Gabriel Mann, Matt Craven, Brandy Little, Cindy Waite, Jim Beaver, Leon Rippy, Jesse De Luna, Vernon Grote, Rhona Mitra Directors: Alan Parker, Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   Dr. David Gale, an advocate of eliminating the death penalty, is falsely accused of rape and murder. Once convicted, he ends up on death row in Texas himself, telling his story to a reporter through a series of flashbacks.

Life or Something Like It [2002, USA ] starting from $1.99

What if you only had 7 days to live?

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance Actors: Angelina Jolie, Edward Burns, Tony Shalhoub, Christian Kane, James Gammon, Melissa Errico, Stockard Channing, Lisa Thornhill, Gregory Itzin, Max Baker, Andromeda Dunker, Jesse James Rutherford, Veena Sood, Eric Snellman, Theron Zahn, Directors: Stephen Herek Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   A reporter, Lanie Kerrigan (Jolie), interviews a psychic homeless man (Shalhoub) for a fluff piece about a football game's score. Instead, he tells her that her life has no meaning, and is going to end in just a few days, which sparks her to action, trying to change the pattern of her life...

Life Stinks [1991, USA ] starting from $1.99

Genres: Comedy Actors: Lesley Ann Warren, Jeffrey Tambor, Stuart Pankin, Howard Morris, Rudy De Luca, Teddy Wilson, Michael Ensign, Matthew Faison, Billy Barty, Brian Thompson, Raymond O'Connor, Carmine Caridi, Sammy Shore, Frank Roman Directors: Mel Brooks, Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   A rich businessman makes a bet he can survive on the streets of a rough Los Angeles neighborhood for 30 days completely penniless. During his stay he discovers another side of life and falls in love with with a homeless woman.

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day [2008, UK ] starting from $1.99

Every Woman Will Have Her Day

Genres: Comedy, Romance Actors: Amy Adams, David Alexander, Clare Clifford, Christina Cole, Stephanie Cole, Beatie Edney, Shirley Henderson, Ciarán Hinds, Sarah Kants, Sally Leonard, Frances McDormand, Katy Murphy, Lee Pace, Tom Payne, Tim Potter, Directors: Bharat Nalluri Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   Guinevere Pettigrew, a middle-aged London governess, finds herself unfairly dismissed from her job. An attempt to gain new employment catapults her into the glamorous world and dizzying social whirl of an American actress and singer, Delysia Lafosse.

On the Waterfront [1954, USA ] starting from $1.99

The Man Lived by the Jungle Law of the Docks!

Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance Actors: Marlon Brando, Karl Malden, Lee J. Cobb, Rod Steiger, Pat Henning, Leif Erickson, James Westerfield, Tony Galento, Tami Mauriello, John F. Hamilton, John Heldabrand, Rudy Bond, Don Blackman, Arthur Keegan, Abe Simon, Directors: Elia Kazan Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   The Waterfront Crime Commission is about to hold public hearings on union crime and underworld infiltration. As workers are turned against each other, Terry Malloy inadvertently participates in the murder of fellow longshoreman Joey Doyle. Union boss Johnny Friendly orchestrates the murder along with other illegal dockside activities, aided by Terry's brother Charley. Terry begins to feel pangs of conscience. When Joey's sister Edie sees more in Terry than he sees in himself and Father Barry urges him on, Terry reassesses his past and begins to regain responsibility for his actions.

Pay It Forward [2000, Somalia ] starting from $1.99

Sometimes The Simplest Idea Can Make The Biggest Difference.

Genres: Drama, Romance Actors: Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt, Haley Joel Osment, Jay Mohr, James Caviezel, Jon Bon Jovi, Angie Dickinson, David Ramsey, Gary Werntz, Colleen Flynn, Marc Donato, Kathleen Wilhoite, Liza Snyder, Jeanetta Arnette, Hannah Werntz Directors: Mimi Leder, Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   A school social studies assignment leads to social changes that spread from city-to-city. Assigned to come up with some idea that will improve mankind, a young boy (Haley Joel Osment) decides that if he can do three good deeds for someone and they in turn can "pay it forward" and so forth, positive changes can occur. What appears to initially be a failure, is indeed a success that is not immediately known but is traced backwards by a reporter who is a benefactor. The initial recipients of the boy are a drug addict (James Cavaziel), his badly scarred school teacher (Kevin Spacey), and his alcoholic mother (Helen Hunt). While physically and mentally scarred by past events, the teacher is not the only one bearing scars. The young boy fears his mother's fate, particularly at his brutal, alcoholic father's (Jon Bon Jovi) hands. The mother also bears scars from her childhood with a homeless, alcoholic mother (Angie Dickinson).

Pursuit of Happyness, The [2006, USA ] starting from $1.99

Genres: Biography, Comedy, Drama Actors: Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandie Newton, Brian Howe, James Karen, Dan Castellaneta, Kurt Fuller, Takayo Fischer, Kevin West, George Cheung, David Michael Silverman, Domenic Bove, Geoff Callan, Joyful Raven, Scott Klace, Directors: Gabriele Muccino Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   Chris Gardner has big dreams for him and his family but it doesn't seem to come together for him. Chris has an opportunity to be a stock broker but first he has to go through a grueling internship which means no pay. Chris decides to do it but when his wife leaves and he is evicted, he has to take care of his son on his own. So they find themselves sometimes living on the street and struggling to get by. But Chris is determined to make it.

Resurrecting the Champ [2007, USA ] starting from $1.99

Based on a true story, that was based on a lie.

Genres: Drama, Sport Actors: Samuel L. Jackson, Josh Hartnett, Kathryn Morris, Dakota Goyo, Alan Alda, Rachel Nichols, Teri Hatcher, Kristen Shaw, Nick Sandow, David Paymer, Harry J. Lennix, Peter Coyote, Ryan McDonald, Chris Ippolito, Jameson Trenholm, Directors: Rod Lurie Download: DVD   DivX   PDA   Up-and-coming sports reporter (Hartnett) rescues a homeless man ("Champ", Jackson) only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ's story and escape the shadow of his father's success becomes a personal journey as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.