Saint Frances

In turn of the century London, a magical nanny employs music and adventure to help two neglected children become closer to their father.

Runtime

2h 19m

Director

Robert Stevenson

Cast

Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, David Tomlinson

The story of three women searching for more potent, meaningful lives. Each is alive at a different time and place, all are linked by their yearnings and their fears. Their stories intertwine, and finally come together in a surprising, transcendent moment of shared recognition.

Runtime

1h 54m

Director

Stephen Daldry

Cast

Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Meryl Streep

Loving but irresponsible dad Daniel Hillard, estranged from his exasperated spouse, is crushed by a court order allowing only weekly visits with his kids. When Daniel learns his ex needs a housekeeper, he gets the job -- disguised as a British nanny. Soon he becomes not only his children's best pal but the kind of parent he should have...

Runtime

2h 5m

Director

Chris Columbus

Cast

Robin Williams, Sally Field, Lisa Jakub

Despite their social differences Luise, called Pünktchen, a girl from rich parentage befriends Anton, a boy who has to earn his own money in order to afford life for his sick mother and himself. Together they undergo different adventures, even preventing a theft in Pünktchens home

Runtime

1h 31m

Director

Thomas Engel

Cast

Sabine Eggerth, Peter Feldt, Hertha Feiler

Homer is an orphan who was never adopted, becoming the favorite of orphanage director Dr. Larch. Dr. Larch imparts his full medical knowledge on Homer, who becomes a skilled, albeit unlicensed, physician. But Homer yearns for a self-chosen life outside the orphanage. What will Homer learn about life and love in the cider house? What of...

Runtime

2h 6m

Director

Lasse Hallström

Cast

Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron, Michael Caine