The Tenth Brother

Emma Woodhouse is a congenial young lady who delights in meddling in other people’s affairs. She is perpetually trying to unite men and women who are utterly wrong for each other. Despite her interest in romance, Emma is clueless about her own feelings, and her relationship with gentle Mr. Knightley.

Runtime

2h 1m

Director

Douglas McGrath

Cast

Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeremy Northam, Toni Collette

In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.

Runtime

2h 14m

Director

Bille August

Cast

Liam Neeson, Geoffrey Rush, Uma Thurman

The Dashwood sisters, sensible Elinor and passionate Marianne, learn that their prospects of marriage seem doomed by their family's sudden loss of fortune. After Henry Dashwood dies unexpectedly, his estate must pass on by law to his son. These circumstances leave Mr. Dashwood's wife and daughters without a home and with barely enough ...

Runtime

2h 16m

Director

Ang Lee

Cast

Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman

After leaving the asylum, Vincent van Gogh settles in the home of Doctor Gachet, where he keeps painting amidst the torments of his failing mental health. He begins an affair with his host’s daughter, however, she soon realizes that he doesn’t love her and that his heart beats only for art.

Runtime

2h 38m

Director

Maurice Pialat

Cast

Jacques Dutronc, Alexandra London, Bernard Le Coq

During the War of 1812 against Britain: General Andrew Jackson has only 1,200 men left to defend New Orleans when he learns that a British fleet will arrive with 60 ships and 16,000 men to take the city. In this situation an island near the city becomes strategically important to both parties, but it's inhabited by the last big buccane...

Runtime

1h 59m

Director

Anthony Quinn

Cast

Yul Brynner, Claire Bloom, Charles Boyer