Director: James Wan

Main Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham

Release Date: April 3, 2015

Main Plot: Dominic and his men thought they had put the mercenary life of crime behind them. After eliminating the notorious terrorist Owen Shaw, they split off. However, Deckard, Shaw’s brother, is currently at large and executing the crew members one by one as retaliation. Torretto must reassemble with his squad to stop Shaw and reclaim the God’s Eye program due to a power struggle between the terrorist and the US government. Even worse, a computer terrorism program called “God’s Eye” that can turn any technological device into a weapon is being stolen by a Somalian terrorist named Jakarde and a shady government official named “Mr. Nobody.”

Director: Roland Emmerich

Main Cast: Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonell

Release Date: August 9, 1996

Main Plot: On July 2, a strange atmospheric interference threw communications systems worldwide into disarray. The military quickly learns that several enormous objects are headed straight for Earth. Initially believed to be meteors, they are later discovered to be gigantic spacecraft driven by an alien species. David Levinson, an ex-scientist turned cable technician, learns that the aliens will attack significant locations worldwide in less than a day after failed attempts to communicate with them. On July 3, the aliens virtually destroyed Paris, London, Houston, and Moscow, in addition to New York, Los Angeles, and Washington. The survivors depart in convoys toward Area 51, a mysterious government testing facility where there are rumors the military may have its own captured alien spacecraft. The survivors devise a strategy to counter the aliens’ enslavement. July 4 is chosen as the day humanity will fight for its freedom.

Director: Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier

Main Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Cameron Seely, Rashida Jones, Pharrell Williams

Release Date: November 9, 2018

Main Plot:  The Grinch (Benedict Cumberbatch) is a cranky, green-furred critter with “two sizes too small.” The heart, which resides in a cave atop Mount Crumpit just north of Whoville, is the only one who isn’t amused. The Grinch only visits Whoville with his devoted pet dog, Max, when he needs to buy food or engage in bad deeds. Cindy-Lou, age 6, observes that her mother, Donna (Rashida Jones), who is caring for her and her identical baby brothers, Buster and Bean, is overworked. She initially decides to write a letter to Santa Claus to help her mother. Still, after running into the Grinch, who mockingly advises her that she should speak with Santa in person, she decides instead to try and trap him with the aid of her friends.

Director: Garth Jennings, Christophe Lourdelet

Main Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson

Release Date: January 27, 2017

Main Plot: Buster Moon, a bit crazy showman, faces a wall after refusing to leave his father’s once-famous theater. But is he as helpless as he seems? Fortunately, the visionary’s mind creates a straightforward but brilliant idea to salvage his company: a singing competition—in one of those spur-of-the-moment judgments. As a result, everyone in town who enjoys daydreaming has an opportunity to shine. As word of the $100,000 big prize spreads like wildfire, everything is set up for the major musical competition. Anyone can now have a big dream, even little alto saxophonists and soloists with angelic voices. After all, the Buster Moon Theatre is open to all kinds of animals, whether they are big or small. 

Director: Steven Spielberg

Main Cast: Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Alison Doody, Deholm Elliott

Release Date: June 30, 1989

Main Plot: Famed anthropologist Indiana Jones is about to embark on his greatest adventure yet. Indy discovers that his father, Henry Jones Sr., sent him a mysterious journal after he receives it in the mail. The journal contains hints and a map that points to the fabled Holy Grail, which Indy’s father has spent his entire life seeking. When he vanishes, Indy must continue his father’s search for the Holy Grail where he left off. Little does Indy know that his Nazi adversaries also search for the Holy Grail for their sinister purposes. Marcus Brody and Sallah can now assist Indy in saving his father as he sprints to the Holy Grail before the Nazis can seize it.

Director: Christopher Nolan

Main Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chestain, Mackenzie Foy

Release Date: November 7, 2014

Main Plot: Cooper, a former science engineer and pilot who now lives in the Midwest of the United States, is tethered to his farming property with his daughter Murph and son Tom. Earth’s inhabitants realize their existence is about to end as food supplies run low and devastating sandstorms destroy their crops. Cooper eventually finds a NASA base close to his home and is asked to join a dangerous mission into a wormhole with a small group of other scientists. His scientific aptitude and piloting skills set him apart from the other members of the crew. Cooper must choose whether to stay or risk never seeing his children again to save the human race by discovering another habitable planet while Earth deteriorates.

Director: Doug Liman

Main Cast: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Adam Brody, Vince Vaughn

Release Date: June 10, 2005

Main Plot: The film starts with John and Jane Smith, an ordinary married couple who reside in a typical suburb and hold everyday jobs. However, John and Jane are expert assassins employed by various companies who are the best in their field. Each of them keeps their true occupation a secret from the other. Both run into each other on the job. And learn the truth when they are assigned to kill Benjamin Danz, also known as “The Tank.” Each Smith’s employer sets them the task of getting rid of the other Smith, forcing them to choose between their personal and professional lives.

Director: Keenen Ivory Wayan

Main Cast: Anna Faris, Jon Abrahams, Marlon Wayans, Carmen Electra

Release Date: September 8, 2000

Main Plot: A serial killer is pursuing six friends: Cindy Campbell, Bobby Prinze, Buffy Gilmore, Greg Phillipe, Ray Wilkins, and Brenda Meeks. Due to an accident, they caused last Halloween, a serial killer is after them. A serial killer seems to have appeared in all the previous spooky movies. The local town slut Drew Decker was the first victim of this serial killer, and the death toll has since begun to rise. To make it to the sequel, the friends must flee from the killer’s grasp and obnoxious news reporter Gail Hailstorm. In this Scary Movie sequel, what would be the fate of the characters?

Director: Damien Chazelle

Main Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Rosemarie DeWitt, J.K. Simmons

Release Date: January 13, 2017

Main Plot: Aspiring actress Mia Dolan and struggling jazz pianist Sebastian Wilder have an argument while stuck in Los Angeles traffic. Mia has a bad audition after a bad day at work because the casting director gets a call in the middle of an emotional scene. Mia’s roommates take her to a lavish party that evening in the Hollywood Hills. Hoping that someone there will help launch her career; however, after her car is towed, she is left to walk home in disappointment. Sebastian defies the owner’s instructions to only play songs from a traditional Christmas set list while performing at a restaurant. As she walks by, Mia hears him playing. She walked into the restaurant and moved, but Sebastian was dismissed because of his disobedience. Mia tries to compliment him as he storms out, but he ignores her.

Director: Judd Apatow

Main Cast: Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl, Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann

Release Date: August 24, 2007

Main Plot: Suppose Alison Scott is given a promotion on E! In that case, She joins her older married sister Debbie at a nightclub to celebrate after watching television. While Alison and the stoner pothead Ben Stone are chit-chatting, Debbie’s husband, Pete, calls to inform her that their daughter has chicken pox. Allison stays with Ben while Debbie leaves the scene, drinking and dancing all night. After becoming wasted, they have a one-night stand. Allison finds out she is pregnant eight weeks after Ben decides not to use a condom. They decide to try to stay together and have the baby after she calls Ben. Ben must, however, mature before starting a family of his own.

Director: Seth Gordon

Main Cast: Jason Bateman, Melissa McCarthy, John Cho, Amanda Peet

Release Date: March 22, 2013 

Main Plot: The story starts with Diana, played by Melissa McCarthy in real life, a Florida resident. She lives an opulent lifestyle as the “queen of shopping,” purchasing whatever takes her fancy. And she gets it for free, thanks to Sandy Patterson in the character of Jason Bateman, a Denver man whose identity she stole. The genuine Sandy travels to the south to face the blatant scam artist. And bring her back to Denver so he can clear his name and repair his damaged credit rating with just one week left before his life implodes. Would he be successful in cleaning his name?

Director: Peter Farrelly

Main Cast: Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Lauren Holly, Mike Starr

Release Date: April 7, 1995

Main Plot: A couple of beers shy of a six-pack, Lloyd Christmas drives a limo. His similarly stupid roommate Harry Dunn works as a pet groomer for a company named “Mutt Cutts.” One day Lloyd is tasked with picking up a wealthy client and taking them to the airport. He considers this client, Mary Swanson, the most stunning lady he has ever seen. Lloyd has no idea that Mary is the victim of a sophisticated abduction and extortion scheme and that the trip to the airport was meant to reward Mary’s kidnapped husband’s release. When Lloyd takes the briefcase, a series of circumstances result in him and Harry traveling to Aspen, Colorado, with the express purpose of giving Mary the suitcase. But almost every unscrupulous and repulsive figure participating in the scheme is encountered by them along the road. However, Lloyd is unaware that the bag he intends to give Mary includes about $5 million in cash. Will they make it to Aspen and enjoy the high life, and every stop along the route puts his friendship with Harry to the test? Or risk the FBI’s and the kidnappers’ wrath?

Director: Ron Underwood

Main Cast: Billy Crystal, Jack Palance, Daniel Stern, Bruno Kirby

Release Date: October 18, 1991

Main Plot: The film starts at forty; miserable New York City executive Mitch Robbins is still searching for his lost smile and purpose in life. But Ed and Phil, Mitch’s closest friends who are also extremely bored, aren’t faring any better. But this year, to avoid the dreaded midlife crisis, the lifelong friends have decided to trust their gut and try their luck at feeling successful. The thrill-seekers act as cowhands on a genuine, two-week cattle drives from New Mexico to Colorado in search of freedom. They are utterly unprepared. Will the illiterate city slickers ever learn how to ride a horse?

Director: Gary Ross

Main Cast: Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Elizabeth Banks, Chris Cooper

Release Date: November 7, 2003

Main Plot: Seabiscuit saves the day when Americans desperately need heroic figures to help them forget their problems. The film interweaves the interactions between the horse, jockey, trainer, owner, and their adoring fans to tell a moving tale of friendship and devotion in mending the fractured lives of the main characters. The real people, events, and how Seabiscuit “fixed us, every one of us” is all depicted in detail in the movie. Will Seabiscuit and his team continue to uphold the aspirations of regular Americans if given a chance to compete against War Admiral? They must all decide what is best for the group, despite the good and bad, especially as Red and Seabiscuit struggle with mirroring issues.

Director: Josh Gordon, Will Speck

Main Cast: Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, Amy Poehler, Will Arnett 

Release Date: April 6, 2007

Main Plot: The world’s top two men’s figure skaters, sex addict Chazz Michael Michaels and methodical Jimmy MacElroy, get into a fight on the awards platform and are permanently barred from the occasion. Three years later, they compete as skating’s first male-male pair out of a desire for a gold medal and a careful reading of the rules. Can they get past their shared dislike, the short time they must prepare, their coach’s dark past, and the shady tactics of their main rivals, the Van Waldenberg siblings? Jimmy’s attraction for Katie (Van Waldenbergs’ younger sister) could make the difference between success and failure.