Cinematography: Andrew Lesnie

Direction Peter Jackson

Cast Elijah Wood · Viggo Mortensen · Ian McKellen · Sean Astin

Synopsis The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) sees the dark lord Sauron's armies besieging Minas Tirith, the capital of Gondor, aiming to eradicate the human race. The once-mighty kingdom, now overseen by a weary steward, urgently...

Direction Peter Jackson

Cast Elijah Wood · Viggo Mortensen · Ian McKellen · Sean Astin

Synopsis The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) commences in the rugged terrain of Emyn Muil, where the wandering Hobbits Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) realize they are being trailed by the enigmatic Gollum (Andy Serkis). This...

Direction Peter Jackson

Cast Elijah Wood · Ian McKellen · Viggo Mortensen · Sean Astin

Synopsis The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) follows the journey of a young Hobbit named Frodo Baggins, who inherits a ring with immense power. This ring, known as the One Ring, was forged by the dark...

Direction Peter Jackson

Cast Martin Freeman · Ian McKellen · Richard Armitage · Ken Stott

Synopsis The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) follows the adventure of Bilbo Baggins, a peaceful hobbit who embarks on an unforgettable expedition to the Lonely Mountain, guided by the wise wizard Gandalf the Grey. Bilbo joins a band of thirteen dwarves,...

Direction Peter Jackson

Cast Martin Freeman · Richard Armitage · Ian McKellen · Aidan Turner

Synopsis The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) follows the adventures of Thorin and his company as they navigate the treacherous Mirkwood Forest and arrive at the bustling Lake-town. Here, the hobbit Bilbo Baggins is tasked with honoring his agreement with...

Direction Rupert Wyatt

Cast James Franco · Andy Serkis · Freida Pinto · Brian Cox

Synopsis Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) unfolds in contemporary San Francisco, where scientific endeavors in genetic engineering inadvertently spark the evolution of intelligence in apes, setting the stage for a power struggle. Driven by a desire to aid...

Direction Francis Lawrence

Cast Will Smith · Alice Braga · Salli Richardson-Whitfield · Paradox Pollack

Synopsis I Am Legend (2007) is set in the year 2012, where Robert Neville, a brilliant scientist, finds himself as the sole survivor in a post-apocalyptic New York City after a man-made virus ravages the world. Immune to the virus, Neville...

Direction Peter Jackson

Cast Martin Freeman · Ian McKellen · Richard Armitage · Luke Evans

Synopsis The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) follows Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) and the dwarven company led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) as they face the aftermath of reclaiming the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug. With Smaug's...

Direction Peter Jackson

Cast Naomi Watts · Adrien Brody · Jack Black · Thomas Kretschmann

Synopsis King Kong (2005) follows the journey of Ann Darrow (Naomi Watts), an actress navigating the challenges of Depression-era New York. Her fortunes shift when she encounters Carl Denham (Jack Black), a visionary filmmaker and adventurer seeking to make his mark....

Direction Peter Jackson

Cast Saoirse Ronan · Mark Wahlberg · Rachel Weisz · Stanley Tucci

Synopsis The Lovely Bones (2009) follows the narrative of Susie Salmon (portrayed by Saoirse Ronan), a 14-year-old from a quiet Pennsylvania suburb who meets a tragic end at the hands of her neighbor. From her vantage point in the afterlife, Susie...

Direction Russell Crowe

Cast Russell Crowe · Olga Kurylenko · Jai Courtney · Isabel Lucas

Synopsis The Water Diviner (2014) follows the journey of an Australian farmer, Connor (Russell Crowe), who embarks on a quest to Turkey in 1919, four years after the Battle of Gallipoli, to locate his three missing sons. During his stay at...

Direction Chris Noonan

Cast James Cromwell · Magda Szubanski · Paul Goddard · Zoe Burton

Synopsis Babe (1995) follows the journey of a tiny piglet who is taken home by Farmer Hoggett after being won at a local fair. The piglet, who names himself Babe, quickly forms bonds with the various animals on the farm and...

Direction Jan Sardi

Cast Giovanni Ribisi · Adam Garcia · Joe Petruzzi · Rodney Afif

Synopsis Love's Brother (2004) follows the story of Angelo, a man plagued by self-doubt who resorts to using his attractive brother Gino's photograph to persuade a charming Italian woman named Rosetta to marry him. Angelo's deception initially brings joy to Gino,...

Direction Mario Andreacchio

Cast Cassandra Delaney · Peter Ford · David Sandford · Garry Who

Synopsis Fair Game (1986) follows a young woman who manages a wildlife sanctuary in the remote Australian outback. Her peaceful existence is disrupted when three kangaroo hunters arrive, initially seeking thrills from hunting kangaroos. However, their boredom leads them to target...

Direction Arch Nicholson

Cast John Jarratt · Nikki Coghill · Max Phipps · David Gulpilil

Synopsis Dark Age (1987) unfolds in the rugged Australian outback, where a park ranger and two local guides embark on a perilous mission to locate and confront a colossal crocodile that has been terrorizing and devouring the local inhabitants. As the...

Direction Tony Ayres · Jonathan Auf Der Heide · Cate Blanchett · Jub Clerc

Cast Cate Blanchett · Rose Byrne · Miranda Otto · Richard Roxburgh

Synopsis The Turning (2013) is a cinematic anthology that brings to life a series of short films, each inspired by the narratives of renowned Australian author Tim Winton. This unique project weaves together a tapestry of stories that explore the complexities...

Direction George Miller

Cast James Cromwell · Magda Szubanski · Mickey Rooney · Mary Stein

Synopsis Babe, Pig in the City (1998) follows the adventures of Babe after his triumph in the shepherding contest. Farmer Arthur Hoggett, despite numerous lucrative offers, declines to capitalize on Babe's unique abilities. Tragedy strikes when Arthur suffers a severe injury,...

Direction M. Night Shyamalan

Cast Noah Ringer · Dev Patel · Jackson Rathbone · Nicola Peltz

Synopsis The Last Airbender (2010) is set in a world where four nations—Air, Water, Earth, and Fire—are interconnected by fate. The Fire Nation initiates a ruthless war against the other three, leading to a century of unending conflict. Amidst the chaos,...

Direction Bill Bennett

Cast Sandra Bullock · Denis Leary · Stephen Dillane · Yaphet Kotto

Synopsis Two if by the Sea (1996) follows the story of Frank, a small-time crook portrayed by Denis Leary, who manages to steal a priceless masterpiece worth $4,000,000. Sandra Bullock plays his girlfriend, who works as a cashier and forms a...

Direction Kit Laughlin

Cast Samir Bannout · Boyer Coe · Franco Columbu · Ed Corney

Synopsis The Comeback (1980) chronicles the return of Arnold Schwarzenegger to the bodybuilding stage after a five-year hiatus. The documentary follows his ambitious journey as he strives to secure his seventh World Bodybuilding Championship title, having already won the prestigious Mr....