Cast: Elizabeth Peña

Direction John Sayles

Cast Chris Cooper · Kris Kristofferson · Elizabeth Peña · Ron Canada

Synopsis Lone Star (1996) unfolds in the border town of Frontera, Texas, where the legacy of two influential figures—Sheriff Charley Wade, a racist and volatile lawman, and Sheriff Buddy Deeds, who allegedly drove Wade out of the county in 1957—casts a...

Direction Duncan Tucker

Cast Felicity Huffman · Kevin Zegers · Fionnula Flanagan · Graham Greene

Synopsis Transamerica (2005) follows the story of a pre-operative trans woman (Felicity Huffman) who embarks on an unplanned adventure when she discovers she has a son. This son, now a teenager, is a runaway navigating the streets of New York City,...

Direction Adrian Lyne

Cast Tim Robbins · Elizabeth Peña · Danny Aiello · Matt Craven

Synopsis Jacob's Ladder (1990) follows the harrowing journey of a Vietnam war veteran, Jacob Singer, who is grappling with the loss of his child and the horrors of his past. As he struggles with a severe case of dissociation, Jacob attempts...

Direction Paul Weitz

Cast Lily Tomlin · Julia Garner · Marcia Gay Harden · Judy Greer

Synopsis Grandma (2015) follows Elle, a former celebrated poet, who abruptly ends her four-month relationship with Olive. Before she can dwell on the breakup, her granddaughter Sage arrives with an urgent financial need. With time running out, the duo embark on...

Direction Neal Jimenez · Michael Steinberg

Cast Eric Stoltz · Helen Hunt · Wesley Snipes · William Forsythe

Synopsis The Waterdance (1992) follows the journey of Joel Garcia, an author who suffers a severe neck injury during a hiking accident, leading to paralysis. Confined to a rehabilitation center, Joel encounters two distinct individuals: Raymond, a charismatic ladies' man with...

Direction Matthew Robbins

Cast Hume Cronyn · Michael Carmine · Jessica Tandy · Frank McRae

Synopsis Batteries Not Included (1987) follows the story of a community of residents in an apartment complex who face eviction to make way for demolition. The tenants, unwilling to leave their homes, find themselves targeted by a local gang hired by...

Direction Allison Anders

Cast Kim Dickens · Gabriel Mann · Rosanna Arquette · Eric Stoltz

Synopsis Things Behind the Sun (2001) follows the journey of a young music journalist who finds himself grappling with his own dark memories when he is assigned to interview a renowned female rock singer. As they delve into each other's lives,...

Direction Joe Dante

Cast Beau Bridges · Joanna Cassidy · Phil Hartman · James Earl Jones

Synopsis The Second Civil War (TV) (1997) follows a complex narrative where a seemingly straightforward immigration matter escalates into a major crisis, affecting a wide range of characters, from the President of the United States down to a news producer. The...

Direction Cormac Wibberley · Marianne Wibberley · John Behring · Mel Damski

Cast Michael Ealy · Warren Kole · Jack McGee · Sonya Walger

Synopsis Common Law (TV Series) (2012) revolves around the lives of two police officers, Wes Mitchell and Travis Marks, who find themselves at odds with each other. Their mutual animosity leads their captain to intervene, mandating that they attend couples therapy...

Direction David Jacobson

Cast Edward Norton · Evan Rachel Wood · David Morse · Rory Culkin

Synopsis Down in the Valley (2005) is a gripping drama set in contemporary San Fernando Valley, focusing on a mysterious and captivating outsider who infiltrates a family already grappling with internal strife. The story revolves around a man named Norton, who...

Direction Rodrigo García

Cast Kathy Baker · Lisa Gay Hamilton · Debi Mazar · Radha Mitchell

Synopsis Ten Tiny Love Stories (2002) presents a series of intimate monologues where ten women, each taking their turn, share personal narratives directly with the audience. These stories revolve around their experiences with men, ranging from fleeting encounters to enduring relationships....

Direction María Ripoll

Cast Hector Elizondo · Jacqueline Obradors · Tamara Mello · Elizabeth Peña

Synopsis Tortilla Soup (2001) follows the story of Martin Naranjo, a retired Mexican-American chef residing in Los Angeles with his three beautiful, yet unmarried, adult daughters. Despite having lost his sense of taste, Martin's passion for cooking remains unyielding, as he...

Direction Luis Valdez

Cast Lou Diamond Phillips · Esai Morales · Rosana De Soto · Elizabeth Peña

Direction Alfredo De Villa

Cast Alfred Molina · Elizabeth Peña · Freddy Rodriguez · John Leguizamo

Synopsis Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) brings together a stellar cast, including John Leguizamo, Freddy Rodriguez, Debra Messing, and Alfred Molina, under the direction of Alfredo de Villa, to present a comedic and touching narrative about a family's holiday gathering. As...

Direction Brett Ratner

Cast Jackie Chan · Chris Tucker · Tom Wilkinson · Chris Penn

Synopsis Rush Hour (1998) follows the story of Inspector Lee, a skilled Hong Kong detective portrayed by Jackie Chan, who plays a pivotal role in seizing millions of dollars' worth of stolen Chinese artifacts from the notorious crime lord Juntao. In...

Direction Kathryn Bigelow

Cast Jamie Lee Curtis · Ron Silver · Clancy Brown · Elizabeth Peña

Synopsis Blue Steel (1990) follows the story of Megan Turner, a newly appointed police officer portrayed by Jamie Lee Curtis. During a tense encounter, Megan is forced to shoot and kill an armed criminal. However, when the gunman's weapon goes missing,...

Direction Andy García

Cast Andy García · Dustin Hoffman · Bill Murray · Inés Sastre

Synopsis The Lost City (2005) unfolds in the vibrant streets of Havana, Cuba, during the tumultuous 1950s. The narrative revolves around a nightclub proprietor who finds himself ensnared in the chaotic shift from the repressive rule of Fulgencio Batista to the...

Direction Ari Gold

Cast Rory Culkin · Robert Sheehan · Isabelle McNally · Mary Beth Peil

Synopsis The Song of Sway Lake (2017) follows the journey of Ollie Sway, a young jazz enthusiast played by Rory Culkin, who embarks on a mission to retrieve a rare recording of the World War II hit "Sway Lake" from his...

Direction Gary Fleder

Cast Gary Sinise · Madeleine Stowe · Vincent D'Onofrio · Mekhi Phifer

Synopsis Impostor (2001) is a science fiction thriller that was initially conceived as a 30-minute segment for an anthology film but was later expanded into a full-length feature. The movie is adapted from Philip K. Dick's short story of the same...

Direction Paul Mazursky

Cast Nick Nolte · Bette Midler · Richard Dreyfuss · Little Richard

Synopsis Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1986) presents a comedic twist on the classic French farce "Boudu Saved from Drowning," offering a satirical look at societal excesses. Directed by Paul Mazursky, the film stars Nick Nolte as a homeless man...