Forrest Gump
A man with a low IQ finds himself present at defining moments of American history from the 1950s through the 1980s. Through simple kindness and perseverance he succeeds as a college athlete, a soldier in Vietnam, and a businessman, while remaining devoted to his childhood love Jenny. The film traces his life from childhood in Alabama to fatherhood.
Cast. Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Sally Field
The Truman Show
Truman Burbank has lived his entire life inside a giant television studio, unaware that his hometown is a set and everyone around him is an actor. When he begins noticing anomalies in his routine, he becomes determined to discover the truth and escape. The film stars Jim Carrey as Truman, with Ed Harris as the show's creator.
Cast. Jim Carrey, Laura Linney, Ed Harris, Noah Emmerich
Heat
A disciplined professional thief planning one last major robbery finds himself pursued by an equally driven Los Angeles detective. As both men circle each other, their personal lives unravel under the pressure of the hunt. Michael Mann directed the film, which brought Al Pacino and Robert De Niro together on screen for the first time.
Cast. Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Jon Voight
Goodfellas
Based on the true story of Henry Hill, the film follows his rise from a young errand boy to a full participant in the Lucchese crime family. Alongside Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito, he enjoys the wealth and power of mob life until paranoia and drugs bring it all down. Martin Scorsese directed, and Joe Pesci won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Cast. Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco
Mulan
To spare her aging father from military conscription, the young Chinese woman Fa Mulan disguises herself as a man and takes his place in the army. Under the commander Li Shang she trains and fights against the invading Huns while keeping her identity hidden. Disney's animated musical features the voices of Ming-Na Wen and Eddie Murphy.
Cast. Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy, BD Wong, Miguel Ferrer
John Wick
Retired hitman John Wick is pulled back into the criminal underworld when a Russian mobster's son steals his car and kills his dog. With nothing left to lose, he turns his lethal skills toward exacting revenge. Keanu Reeves stars in the film directed by Chad Stahelski.
Cast. Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Ian McShane
The Mandalorian
A lone bounty hunter operating in the outer reaches of the galaxy becomes the protector of a mysterious child known as Grogu. Pursued by remnants of the Empire, he travels from planet to planet seeking safety for the child. Created by Jon Favreau, the series stars Pedro Pascal as the title character.
Cast. Pedro Pascal, Katee Sackhoff, Carl Weathers, Giancarlo Esposito
Dexter
Dexter Morgan works as a bloodstain pattern analyst for the Miami police while secretly killing murderers who escape justice. Trained by his adoptive father to follow a strict code, he targets only other killers. Developed by James Manos Jr. and based on the novels by Jeff Lindsay, the series stars Michael C. Hall.
Cast. Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, Julie Benz, David Zayas