Netflix Movies
The Dam Busters
Shipped on 08/20/10.
This critically acclaimed British film centers on the World War II-era creation and execution of "bouncing bombs," designed to drop into reservoirs and cause massive flooding to Germany's industrial hub. The brainchild of Dr. Barnes Wallis (Michael Redgrave), the unusual invention and its development is illustrated from start to finish, including the daring use of the explosives on the German dams that were so crucial to the Nazi effort.
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Jennifer's Body
Shipped on 08/17/10.
After a supernatural romp with a satanic emo band, hot cheerleader Jennifer (Megan Fox) is transformed into a demon with an insatiable appetite for high school boys. Now, it's up to Jennifer's BFF, Needy (Amanda Seyfried), to protect the guys from the bloodthirsty man-eater. Penned by Diablo Cody (Juno), this one-of-a-kind horror comedy co-stars Adam Brody as the devil-worshipping band's lead singer.
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The Brothers Bloom
Shipped on 08/17/10.
The Brothers Bloom made a name for themselves as the world's best con men. Now, the younger (Adrien Brody) is ready to retire on the millions the pair has swindled. But when his brother (Mark Ruffalo) lures him into one last job, he reluctantly agrees. What he hasn't counted on, though, is falling for their mark, an adventure-seeking heiress (Rachel Weisz). Robbie Coltrane and Babel's Rinko Kikuchi co-star.
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Chloe
Shipped on 08/17/10.
Suspecting her husband, David (Liam Neeson), of infidelity, doctor Catherine (Julianne Moore) hires sexy escort Chloe (Amanda Seyfried) to seduce him and test his faithfulness. But as Catherine checks in on Chloe's encounters with David, Chloe's reports become increasingly lurid. Soon, the relationships between all three intensify in unexpected ways. Renowned filmmaker Atom Egoyan directs this psychological drama.
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Alice in Wonderland
Shipped on 07/29/10.
A 19-year-old Alice (Mia Wasikowska) journeys through Underland, where she experiences strange ordeals and encounters peculiar characters, including the vaporous Cheshire Cat (voiced by Stephen Fry), the Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp) and the sadistic Red Queen (Helena Bonham Carter). Anne Hathaway, Alan Rickman, Matt Lucas and Crispin Glover co-star in director Tim Burton's bold adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic.
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Mr. Brooks
Shipped on 07/28/10.
Kevin Costner plays against type, starring as a man caught in a deadly downward spiral -- and at war with his own alter ego (William Hurt) -- in this psychological thriller from writer-director team Bruce A. Evans and Raynold Gideon (Stand by Me). Demi Moore co-stars as a sharp-witted police detective whose passion for her job attracts the attention -- and respect -- of the very serial killer she's tracking.
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A Single Man
Shipped on 07/10/10.
This stream-of-consciousness, 1960s-era drama centers on a day in the life of George Falconer (Colin Firth, in an Oscar-nominated role), an English-born, Los Angeles college professor reeling from the recent death of his lover of 16 years. Fashion designer Tom Ford makes his directoral debut with this luminous film, which is based on Christopher Isherwood's novel. Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode, Ginnifer Goodwin, Lee Pace and Nicholas Hoult co-star.
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State of Play
Shipped on 06/28/10.
When his mistress is found dead, Congressman Stephen Collins (Ben Affleck) tries desperately to protect his name and career. As journalists Cal (Russell Crowe) and Della (Rachel McAdams) investigate further, they uncover an intricate web of lies that stretches to the highest levels of power. Based on the critically acclaimed BBC miniseries, this intriguing political thriller co-stars Helen Mirren, Robin Wright Penn and Jason Bateman.
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The Velveteen Rabbit
Shipped on 07/03/10.
Sent to the house of his stern grandmother for the holiday season, young Toby finds an instant cure to his loneliness when he discovers an attic containing three special toys -- including a stuffed rabbit -- that magically come to life. Featuring the voice talents of Jane Seymour, Tom Skerritt and Ellen Burstyn, this delightful mix of live action and animation is inspired by the classic children's book by Margery Williams.
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Sleepers
Shipped on 07/10/10.
In this drama based on characters in Lorenzo Carcaterra's controversial book, four boys from Hell's Kitchen enter a reformatory where a cruel guard (Kevin Bacon) abuses them. Years later, two of them avenge their tormenter and stand trial, defended by a druggie lawyer (Dustin Hoffman) and aided by their scheming cohort (Brad Pitt) and other friends from the 'hood (Robert DeNiro, Minnie Driver), who face the moral dilemma of justice vs. loyalty.
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The Snurks
Shipped on 07/07/10.
Thanks to a thief who walked off with the magic Dalamite stone, danger looms over Gaya, the home of the Snurks. With the mayor's spunky daughter in tow, fearless Snurks Boo and Zino travel to an unfamiliar and scary new world to retrieve the Dalamite … only to find that Gaya is the product of a television writer's vivid imagination! Patrick Stewart and Emily Watson provide voices for this animated adventure tale.
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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Shipped on 07/07/10.
C.S. Lewis' magical series comes to life when Prince Caspian calls Lucy, Edmund, Peter and Susan to the magical land of Narnia in a harrowing time of need. Led by Aslan, the children help Caspian defeat the corrupt king and restore Narnia to glory. Years later, the children return to Narnia for yet another perilous journey, battling dragons and sea serpents, and sailing across a golden lake to reach the edge of the world
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Santa Buddies
Shipped on 06/28/10.
George Wendt and Christopher Lloyd may be the human stars of this holiday tale, but the true stars are the Buddies: Budderball, B-Dawg, Rosebud, Buddha and MudBud, the golden retriever pups who must save Christmas. It all starts when Budderball gets his name on Santa Paws's naughty list, and Santa Paws's son, Puppy Paws, decides to take Budderball under his paw in this family-friendly North Pole adventure.
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Pokemon Elements: Vol. 4: Electric
Shipped on 06/25/10.
Join Pokemon trainers Ash and Misty for three classic animated adventures showcasing the talents of Electric types. In "As Clear as Crystal," Ash and Pikachu must prevent Team Rocket from stealing a powerful energizing gem. Ash and Misty team up in "The Apple Corp!" when the owner of an orchard accuses Pikachu of stealing his fruit. Ash and his pals take on Team Rocket again in "A Different Kind of Misty" after the villains raid a lighthouse.
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The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
Shipped on 06/22/10.
When her husband (Alan Arkin), who's 30 years her senior, relocates the family to a retirement community, flawless wife and mother Pippa Lee (Robin Wright Penn) slides toward a nervous breakdown as she reflects on her tumultuous past and befriends her neighbor's enigmatic son (Keanu Reeves). With a powerful cast that also includes Julianne Moore and Winona Ryder, this pensive drama is adapted from director Rebecca Miller's novel of the same name.
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Chéri
Shipped on 06/22/10.
When French courtesan Madame Peloux (Kathy Bates) sets her pampered son, Chéri (Rupert Friend), up with middle-aged fellow courtesan Lea de Lonval (Michelle Pfeiffer), she wants to ensure that he learns everything he needs to know about lovemaking from the very best. But the affair lasts for years, creating problems when it's time for Chéri to marry a wealthy woman. Stephen Frears directs this romantic drama, based on a novel by Colette.
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The Wind in the Willows
Shipped on 06/18/10.
An ensemble of well-meaning critters try to discourage their well-to-do friend, Mr. Toad, from going on a global adventure in this animated version of the beloved classic. But the reckless amphibian's zest for life in the fast lane and his need for speed can't be denied. Writer Kenneth Grahame's delightful tale incorporates a host of quirky animal characters, including a refined rat, a judicious mole and an erudite badger.
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The Cater Street Hangman
Shipped on 06/22/10.
Inspector Pitt (Eoin McCarthy), a working-class police detective in Victorian London, investigates a series of murders of young girls. The only thing the victims share are recent visits to the same vicarage in a wealthy neighborhood. With the help of headstrong, aristocratic Charlotte Ellison (Keeley Hawes), Pitt races to find the culprit before another girl is killed. To his surprise, he becomes the object of Ellison's affection along the way.
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2012
Shipped on 06/15/10.
When typhoons, earthquakes and other disasters suddenly threaten to destroy the world, Jackson (John Cusack), his estranged wife, Kate (Amanda Peet), and others surmise that the secret may lie in ancient Mayan prophecies that describe global calamity in the year 2012. Roland Emmerich co-writes and directs a star-studded ensemble cast that also includes Thandie Newton, Oliver Platt, Woody Harrelson, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Danny Glover.
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Objectified
Shipped on 06/15/10.
Discover how manufactured objects that surround us such as cars, phones and chairs influence our daily lives with this revealing documentary, which features top industrial designers discussing their creative processes and professional objectives. Director Gary Hustwit (Helvetica) explores not only how objects get made, but also why they make us feel the way they do and how they can make our world better.
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