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Golmaal 3 — 2010 Indian action-comedy film in the Golmaal series Golmaal 3 Golmaal 3 is a 2010 Hindi-language action comedy directed by Rohit Shetty, the third film in the Golmaal franchise; noted for its slapstick humor, ensemble cast and Diwali release.

Gone with the Wind (1939 film) Gone with the Wind (movie) 1939 American epic historical romance film adapted from Margaret Mitchell's novel; directed by Victor Fleming and produced by David O. Selznick. Celebrated for craft, controversial…

Good Boys (2019 film) Good Boys (movie) 2019 comedy-adventure directed by Gene Stupnitsky about three sixth-graders on a chaotic misadventure. Stars Jacob Tremblay and features producers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. Rel…

Good Luck Chuck (2007 film) Good Luck Chuck 2007 romantic comedy starring Jessica Alba and Dane Cook about a man reputed to be a 'good luck' charm for women who then meet their true love; known for raunchy humor and mixed-to…

Good Morning, Vietnam (1987 film) Good Morning, Vietnam 1987 black comedy-drama set in 1965 Saigon, starring Robin Williams as an Armed Forces radio DJ; directed by Barry Levinson and loosely inspired by Adrian Cronauer's experiences.

Good Will Hunting (1997 film) Good Will Hunting 1997 American drama film about a troubled mathematical prodigy in Boston; directed by Gus Van Sant, written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, noted for Robin Williams' supporting role…

Goodbye Bafana — 2007 film about Nelson Mandela's imprisonment Goodbye Bafana 2007 drama examining Nelson Mandela's prison years through the memoir of a warder; directed by Bille August and starring Dennis Haysbert and Joseph Fiennes. The film's historical c…

Goodfellas (1990 film) Goodfellas Goodfellas is Martin Scorsese’s 1990 crime drama about life in the American Mafia, adapted from Nicholas Pileggi’s Wiseguy; acclaimed for its style, performances, and lasting influ…

Goofy and Wilbur: 1939 Walt Disney short featuring Goofy's first solo outing Goofy and Wilbur A concise encyclopedia entry on the 1939 Walt Disney short 'Goofy and Wilbur', its plot, production context, themes of slapstick violence, and its place in Disney's late 1930s outp…

Goosebumps (2015 film) Goosebumps (movie) A family-oriented fantasy horror-comedy from 2015 based on R.L. Stine's books, starring Jack Black. Covers production, cast, reception, and the film's relationship to the original…

Gordon's War Gordon's War (1973) is an action drama directed by Ossie Davis starring Paul Winfield. A Vietnam veteran leads a small militia of ex-soldiers against a heroin network in Harlem, re…

Gordy (1995 family film) Gordy Gordy is a 1995 American family comedy-drama about a piglet who searches for his missing family and affects the lives of the people he meets. Released May 12, 1995; distributed by…

Gothika (2003 film) Gothika Gothika is a 2003 supernatural psychological thriller directed by Mathieu Kassovitz, starring Halle Berry as a psychiatrist who becomes a patient after waking accused of a brutal c…

Grand Hotel (1932 film) Grand Hotel (movie) 1932 MGM ensemble drama directed by Edmund Goulding, adapted from Vicki Baum's novel and William A. Drake's play; noted for its star cast and the 1932 Academy Award for Best Pictur…

Gravity (2013 film) Gravity (2013 movie) Gravity is a 2013 British–American 3D space drama and science-fiction thriller directed by Alfonso Cuarón, noted for its technical achievements, visual effects, and award-winning c…

Grease (1978 film) Grease (movie) 1978 American musical romantic comedy directed by Randal Kleiser, adapted from the 1971 stage musical. Stars John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John; noted for its soundtrack, 1950s n…

Greedy (1994 film) Greedy (movie) Greedy is a 1994 American comedy about relatives scheming for an elderly tycoon's fortune, directed by Jonathan Lynn and starring Michael J. Fox, Nancy Travis and Kirk Douglas. It…

Green Lantern (2011 film) Green Lantern (movie) Overview of the 2011 superhero film Green Lantern: production, plot, cast, reception and its legacy in modern comic-book cinema.

Gremlins (1984 film) — Joe Dante comedy-horror about a mogwai and destructive gremlins Gremlins Gremlins (1984) — Joe Dante’s comedy-horror about a mogwai that spawns mischievous, destructive gremlins. Stars Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates; written by Chris Columbus and execut…

Gridlock'd (1997 film) Gridlock'd 1997 crime comedy-drama about two heroin addicts navigating bureaucratic obstacles to rehabilitation. Directed by Vondie Curtis-Hall and notable for performances by Tim Roth and Tu…

Groundhog Day (1993 film) Groundhog Day (movie) 1993 fantasy-comedy directed by Harold Ramis about a cynical weatherman trapped in a time loop who must re-examine his life; noted for its blend of humor, philosophy and lasting cu…

Grumpier Old Men (1995 film) Grumpier Old Men 1995 romantic-comedy sequel starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. A gentle portrait of aging, rivalry and renewed romance that continues the story from the 1993 original.

Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever — film overview and legacy Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever Summary of the 2014 Lifetime television movie 'Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever': plot, cast and production notes, the role of the internet-famous cat, and the film's reception an…

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner — 1967 American comedy-drama film Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 1967 Stanley Kramer film that confronted interracial marriage in America; stars Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Sidney Poitier and Katharine Houghton and sparked debate about rac…

Gumbasia: Art Clokey’s 1953 Experimental Clay Animation Short Gumbasia Gumbasia is a 1953 three‑minute experimental clay animation short by Art Clokey, created at USC using kinesthetic editing. It showcased abstract stop‑motion motion set to music and…

Hacksaw Ridge (2016 film) Hacksaw Ridge Hacksaw Ridge is a 2016 biographical war drama directed by Mel Gibson about Desmond Doss, a WWII combat medic and conscientious objector who earned the Medal of Honor at Okinawa.

Hairspray (1988 film) Hairspray (1988 movie) 1988 John Waters musical comedy about Tracy Turnblad, a teenager in 1962 Baltimore who pursues a spot on TV and confronts racial segregation; later adapted into a Broadway show and…

Half Moon Street (1986 film) Half Moon Street 1986 British–American erotic thriller directed by Bob Swain, starring Sigourney Weaver and Michael Caine. Adapted from Paul Theroux's novel Doctor Slaughter and distributed by 20th…

Half Past Dead (2002 film): Steven Seagal prison-heist action thriller Half Past Dead Overview of Half Past Dead (2002), a Steven Seagal prison-heist action thriller directed by Don Michael Paul. Plot, production, release details, critical reception and the film’s p…

Halloween (1978 film) Halloween (1978 movie) Halloween (1978) is a low-budget American horror film by John Carpenter that introduced Michael Myers and many slasher conventions; it launched a long-running franchise and was rem…

Halloween (2007 film) — Rob Zombie remake of the 1978 slasher Halloween (2007 movie) Rob Zombie's 2007 remake of John Carpenter's Halloween retells Michael Myers' origins. Starring Tyler Mane, it divided critics but was commercially successful and spawned a 2009 se…

Halloween (2018 film) Halloween (2018 movie) A 2018 slasher film directed by David Gordon Green that serves as a direct sequel to John Carpenter's 1978 Halloween, reuniting Jamie Lee Curtis with Michael Myers and restarting t…

Halloween (franchise) American slasher film series centered on the masked killer Michael Myers, spanning multiple continuities, remakes, and sequels since the original 1978 film.

Halloween II (1981 film) Halloween II 1981 American slasher film and direct sequel to Halloween (1978). Continues Michael Myers' pursuit of Laurie Strode in Haddonfield and introduced a controversial family link that s…

Halloween II (2009 film) — Rob Zombie's sequel to his 2007 remake Halloween II (2009 movie) 2009 slasher film directed by Rob Zombie, a direct follow-up to his 2007 Halloween remake that continues the reimagined story of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode; noted for its viol…

Halloween Kills (2021 film) Halloween Kills A 2021 slasher film directed by David Gordon Green, continuing Laurie Strode's story and the long-running Halloween franchise; a direct follow-up to the 2018 revival and part of a…

Halls of Montezuma (1951 film) Halls of Montezuma (1951 movie) 1951 World War II drama directed by Lewis Milestone, following a U.S. Marine rifle company; notable for its ensemble cast including Richard Widmark, Jack Palance and Karl Malden.

Han Solo Han Solo is a central Star Wars character: a Corellian smuggler who becomes a leader in the Rebellion, captain of the Millennium Falcon, love interest of Leia, and father of Ben So…

Hancock (2008 film) Hancock (movie) A 2008 American superhero comedy-drama directed by Peter Berg, starring Will Smith as a troubled vigilante whose public image and hidden past come under scrutiny.

Hang 'Em High (1968 American Western film) Hang 'Em High 1968 Western starring Clint Eastwood as a man who survives a lynching and becomes a U.S. marshal. Directed by Ted Post, the film explores justice, vigilantism, and the moral cost o…

Hangman's House (1928 film) Hangman's House 1928 silent romantic drama directed by John Ford, based on a novel by Brian Oswald Donn‑Byrne. Stars Victor McLaglen and June Collyer; features an early appearance by John Wayne.

Hannah Montana — Disney teen sitcom and pop-culture phenomenon Hannah Montana Hannah Montana is an American Disney Channel sitcom that launched Miley Cyrus as a teen star. The show mixes comedy and music around a teen who leads a double life as a pop star.

Hans Gruber — fictional antagonist from Die Hard (1988) Hans Gruber Hans Gruber is the cultured, calculating antagonist of the 1988 film Die Hard. Portrayed by Alan Rickman, Gruber is a mastermind thief whose portrayal reshaped the modern action-mo…

Happiness (1998 film) Happiness (movie) Todd Solondz’s controversial 1998 black comedy-drama about suburban loneliness and secret desires, noted for its ensemble cast, NC-17 rating dispute, unrated release and Golden Glo…

Happy Days (1929 film) Happy Days (1929 movie) A 1929 American musical directed by Benjamin Stoloff, featuring an ensemble cast including Janet Gaynor and Victor McLaglen; an example of early sound-era studio musicals from Fox'…

Happy Feet (2006 film) Happy Feet Animated musical film about an emperor penguin who can't sing but dances; directed by George Miller, produced in Australia, Academy Award winner, with environmental themes and a 20…

Happy Feet Two (2011) — animated musical sequel Happy Feet Two 2011 Australian–American 3D computer-animated family musical film directed by George Miller; a sequel to Happy Feet (2006) with voices including Elijah Wood, Robin Williams and Bra…

Happy Gilmore (1996 film) Happy Gilmore 1996 American sports comedy directed by Dennis Dugan, starring Adam Sandler as a failed hockey player who becomes a golfer to save his grandmother; notable for slapstick humor and…