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1917

At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield and Blake are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers—Blake's own brother among them.

Run time: 119m Tagline: Time is the enemy Release: 2019-12-10

Director: Sam Mendes

Stars: Adrian Scarborough Andrew Scott Benedict Cumberbatch Claire Duburcq Colin Firth Daniel Mays Dean-Charles Chapman George MacKay Mark Strong Richard Madden

Frost/Nixon

For three years after being forced from office, Nixon remained silent. But in summer 1977, the steely, cunning former commander-in-chief agreed to sit for one all-inclusive interview to confront the questions of his time in office and the Watergate scandal that ended his presidency. Nixon surprised everyone in selecting Frost as his televised confessor, intending to easily outfox the breezy British showman and secure a place in the hearts and minds of Americans. Likewise, Frost's team harboured doubts about their boss's ability to hold his own. But as the cameras rolled, a charged battle of wits resulted.

Run time: 122m Tagline: 400 million people were waiting for the truth. Release: 2008-10-15

Director: Ron Howard

Stars: Andy Milder Frank Langella Kate Jennings Grant Kevin Bacon Matthew Macfadyen Michael Sheen Oliver Platt Rebecca Hall Sam Rockwell Toby Jones

The Front Runner

Gary Hart, former Senator of Colorado, becomes the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1987. Hart's intelligence, charisma and idealism makes him popular with young voters, leaving him with a seemingly clear path to the White House. All that comes crashing down when allegations of an extramarital affair surface in the media, forcing the candidate to address a scandal that threatens to derail his campaign and personal life.

Run time: 113m Tagline: The week America went tabloid Release: 2018-11-06

Director: Jason Reitman

Stars: Alfred Molina Ari Graynor Hugh Jackman J.K. Simmons John Bedford Lloyd Mamoudou Athie Sara Paxton Spencer Garrett Steve Coulter Vera Farmiga

Eddie the Eagle

The feel-good story of Michael 'Eddie' Edwards, an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself—even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach, Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.

Run time: 106m Tagline: Win or lose, always aim high Release: 2016-02-26

Director: Dexter Fletcher

Stars: Ania Sowinski Christopher Walken Dickon Tolson Hugh Jackman Iris Berben Jim Broadbent Jo Hartley Keith Allen Mads Sjøgård Pettersen Taron Egerton

Cry Freedom

A dramatic story, based on actual events, about the friendship between two men struggling against apartheid in South Africa in the 1970s. Donald Woods is a white liberal journalist in South Africa who begins to follow the activities of Stephen Biko, a courageous and outspoken black anti-apartheid activist.

Run time: 157m Release: 1987-11-05

Director: Richard Attenborough

Stars: Denzel Washington John Matshikiza John Thaw Josette Simon Juanita Waterman Kate Hardie Kevin Kline Kevin McNally Penelope Wilton Zakes Mokae

Cinderella Man

The true story of boxer, Jim Braddock who, in the 1920’s after his retirement, has a surprise comeback in order to get him and his family out of a socially poor state.

Run time: 144m Tagline: One man's extraordinary fight to save the family he loved. Release: 2005-06-02