Soundtrack: John Kander

Direction Bob Fosse

Cast Liza Minnelli · Michael York · Helmut Griem · Joel Grey

Synopsis Cabaret (1972) unfolds in the vibrant yet tumultuous city of Berlin during 1931, a period marked by political turmoil, economic collapse, and widespread unemployment. At the heart of this chaos is an American cabaret performer, who finds herself entangled in...

Direction Robert Benton

Cast Dustin Hoffman · Meryl Streep · Jane Alexander · JoBeth Williams

Synopsis Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) explores the complex dynamics of a family in turmoil when Joanna (Meryl Streep), a devoted wife and mother, walks out on her husband Ted (Dustin Hoffman), an advertising executive, and their young son, Billy (Justin Henry)....

Direction Sam Mendes

Cast Jane Horrocks · Alan Cumming · Sara Kestelman · George Raistrick

Synopsis Cabaret (TV) (1993) is a television adaptation of the renowned stage musical, offering a unique and captivating narrative. The story follows a young American writer who journeys to Berlin during the rise of the Nazi regime. There, he encounters the...

Direction Robert Benton

Cast Sally Field · Lindsay Crouse · Ed Harris · Danny Glover

Synopsis Places in the Heart (1984) unfolds in the midst of the Great Depression in Waxachie, Texas, the hometown of director Robert Benton. The narrative centers around Sally Field's character, Edna Spalding, who faces a daunting challenge after her husband is...

Direction Rob Marshall

Cast Renée Zellweger · Catherine Zeta-Jones · Richard Gere · Queen Latifah

Synopsis Chicago (2002) is a vibrant tale set in the Windy City, where two ambitious women vie for the spotlight amidst a backdrop of scandal and murder. Velma Kelley, portrayed by Catherine Zeta-Jones, is a charismatic nightclub performer who finds herself...

Direction John Erman

Cast Gena Rowlands · Ben Gazzara · Sylvia Sidney · Aidan Quinn

Synopsis An Early Frost (TV) (1985) follows the emotional journey of a young attorney who has kept his sexual orientation a secret from his family. When he receives a life-altering diagnosis, he is compelled to reveal both his homosexuality and his...

Direction Harold Prince

Cast Angela Lansbury · Michael York · Anthony Higgins · Heidelinde Weis

Synopsis Something for Everyone (1970) follows the story of Konrad, a charming and ambitious young man from the countryside in post-war Austria. He ingeniously secures a position as a butler in the grand castle of a penniless countess. Konrad's charisma and...

Direction Herbert Ross

Cast Barbra Streisand · James Caan · Omar Sharif · Roddy McDowall

Synopsis Funny Lady (1975) follows the continued journey of Fanny Brice, portrayed by Barbra Streisand, as she navigates the challenges of the Great Depression. Unlike her portrayal in the first film, Brice is depicted as a more assertive and somewhat abrasive...

Direction Robert Benton

Cast Roy Scheider · Meryl Streep · Jessica Tandy · Joe Grifasi

Synopsis Still of the Night (1982) follows Manhattan psychiatrist Dr. Sam Rice (Roy Scheider) as he becomes entangled in a web of mystery and danger after his patient, George Bynum, is savagely killed. The psychiatrist's life takes a dramatic turn when...

Direction Alain Resnais

Cast Adolph Green · Gérard Depardieu · Linda Lavin · Micheline Presle

Direction Bill Condon

Cast Diego Luna · Jennifer Lopez · Tonatiuh Elizarraraz · Bruno Bichir

Synopsis Kiss of the Spider Woman (2025) follows the story of Valentín, a political prisoner who finds himself sharing a cell with Molina, a window dresser sentenced for public indecency. Despite their contrasting backgrounds, the two men develop a unique connection...

Direction John Erman

Cast James Garner · Joanne Woodward · Kathryn Erbe · Joyce Van Patten

Synopsis Breathing Lessons (TV) (1994) follows the journey of a married couple who embark on a reflective road trip to attend the funeral of a friend. Along the way, they revisit significant moments from their past, confronting both joyful and painful...

Direction John Erman

Cast Nathan Lane · Robert Sean Leonard · Tony Goldwyn · Michael Jeter

Synopsis The Boys Next Door (TV) (1996) follows the story of Jack Palmer, a dedicated social worker whose professional responsibilities have overshadowed his personal life. His primary mission is to assist four intellectually disabled men in leading fulfilling and independent lives...