Most Popular Feature Films Released In 2009
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Avatar
(2009) A paraplegic marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home. Dir: James Cameron With: Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi |
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Brooklyn's Finest
(2009) Three unconnected Brooklyn cops wind up at the same deadly location after enduring vastly different career paths. Dir: Antoine Fuqua With: Richard Gere, Don Cheadle, Ethan Hawke Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller |
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Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire
(2009) In Harlem, an overweight, illiterate teen who is pregnant with her second child is invited to enroll in an alternative school in hopes that her life can head in a new direction. Dir: Lee Daniels With: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton Drama |
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The Blind Side
(2009) The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family. Dir: John Lee Hancock With: Quinton Aaron, Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw Biography | Drama | Sport |
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Crazy Heart
(2009) A faded country music musician is forced to reassess his dysfunctional life during a doomed romance that also inspires him. Dir: Scott Cooper With: Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Colin Farrell Drama | Music | Romance |
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Up in the Air
(2009) With a job that has him traveling around the country firing people, Ryan Bingham leads an empty life out of a suitcase, until his company does the unexpected: ground him. Dir: Jason Reitman With: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick Drama | Romance |
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Inglourious Basterds
(2009) In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds" are chosen specifically to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing Nazis. Dir: Quentin Tarantino With: Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Eli Roth Drama | Thriller | War |
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An Education
(2009) A coming-of-age story about a teenage girl in 1960s suburban London, and how her life changes with the arrival of a playboy nearly twice her age. Dir: Lone Scherfig With: Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard, Alfred Molina Drama |
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New Moon
(2009) After Bella recovers from the vampire attack that almost claimed her life, she looks to celebrate her birthday with Edward and his family... Dir: Chris Weitz With: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner Drama | Fantasy | Romance |
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The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day
(2009) The MacManus brothers are living a quiet life in Ireland with their father, but when they learn their beloved priest has been killed by mob forces, the duo return to Boston to bring justice to those responsible. Dir: Troy Duffy With: Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus, Billy Connolly Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller |









