Rene Russo
Biography: Rene Marie Russo (born February 17, 1954) is an American actress and former model. She began her career as a fashion model in the 1970s, appearing on magazine covers such as Vogue and Cosmopolitan. She made her film debut in the 1989 comedy Major League, and rose to international prominence in a number of thrillers and action films throughout the 1990s, including Lethal Weapon 3 (1992), In the Line of Fire (1993), Outbreak (1995), Get Shorty (1995), Ransom (1996), Lethal Weapon 4 (1998), and The Thomas Crown Affair (1999). After headlining the family comedy Yours, Mine & Ours (2005), Russo took a five-year break from acting. She returned to the screen as Frigga, the mother of the titular hero, in the superhero film Thor (2011), a role she reprised in Thor: The Dark World (2013) and Avengers: Endgame (2019). In 2014, Russo starred in the acclaimed crime thriller Nightcrawler, for which she won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress and was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. She has also appeared in The Intern (2015), Just Getting Started (2017), and Velvet Buzzsaw (2019).
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Birthday: February 17, 1954
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The Thomas Crown Affair
1999-08-06
The Thomas Crown Affair
Overview: Bored billionaire executive Thomas Crown entertains himself by stealing a Monet from a reputed museum with an elaborate diversion. When Catherine Banning, the insurance company's investigator, takes an interest in Crown, he may have met his match, and a complicated back-and-forth game with seductive undertones begins between them.
Genres: Drama Crime Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-08-06
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Lethal Weapon 3
1992-05-15
Lethal Weapon 3
Overview: Archetypal buddy cops Riggs and Murtaugh are back for another round of high-stakes action, this time setting their collective sights on bringing down a former Los Angeles police lieutenant turned black market weapons dealer. Lorna Cole joins as the beautiful yet hardnosed internal affairs sergeant who catches Riggs's eye.
Genres: Adventure Action Comedy Thriller Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-05-15
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Lethal Weapon 4
1998-07-10
Lethal Weapon 4
Overview: Officers Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh of the Los Angeles Police Department must stop a dangerous crime lord from China from getting his brother out of jail.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-07-10
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Big Trouble
2002-04-05
Big Trouble
Overview: The story of how a mysterious suitcase brings together, and changes, the lives of a divorced dad, an unhappy housewife, two hitmen, a pair of street thugs, two love struck teens, two FBI men and a psychedelic toad. Based on Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist Dave Barry's best-selling first novel, "Big Trouble."
Genres: Action Comedy Thriller Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-04-05
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Thor
2011-04-21
Thor
Overview: Against his father Odin's will, The Mighty Thor - a powerful but arrogant warrior god - recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.
Genres: Adventure Fantasy Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-04-21
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Mr. Destiny
1990-10-12
Mr. Destiny
Overview: Larry Burrows is unhappy and feels powerless over his life. He believes his entire life could have turned out differently had he not missed that shot in a baseball game when was a kid. One night he meets this mysterious man, who could change his fate by offering him that alternative life he always dreamed of. But as Burrows embarks on this journey of self discovery he realises that even this new life has its problems and drawbacks..
Genres: Fantasy Comedy Science Fiction Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-10-12
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Ransom
1996-11-08
Ransom
Overview: When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-11-08
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Tin Cup
1996-08-16
Tin Cup
Overview: A washed up golf pro working at a driving range tries to qualify for the US Open in order to win the heart of his succesful rival's girlfriend.
Genres: Drama Romance Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-08-16
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Outbreak
1995-03-10
Outbreak
Overview: A deadly airborne virus finds its way into the USA and starts killing off people at an epidemic rate. Col. Sam Daniels' job is to stop the virus spreading from a small town, which must be quarantined, and to prevent an over reaction by the White House.
Genres: Action Drama Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-03-10
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Get Shorty
1995-10-20
Get Shorty
Overview: Chili Palmer is a Miami mobster who gets sent by his boss, the psychopathic "Bones" Barboni, to collect a bad debt from Harry Zimm, a Hollywood producer who specializes in cheesy horror films. When Chili meets Harry's leading lady, the romantic sparks fly. After pitching his own life story as a movie idea, Chili learns that being a mobster and being a Hollywood producer really aren't all that different.
Genres: Comedy Thriller Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-10-20
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Freejack
1992-01-17
Freejack
Overview: Time-traveling bounty hunters find a doomed race-car driver in the past and bring him to 2009 New York, where his mind will be replaced with that of a terminally ill billionaire.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-01-17
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Major League
1989-02-16
Major League
Overview: When Rachel Phelps inherits the Cleveland Indians from her deceased husband, she's determined to move the team to a warmer climate—but only a losing season will make that possible, which should be easy given the misfits she's hired. Rachel is sure her dream will come true, but she underestimates their will to succeed.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-02-16
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In the Line of Fire
1993-07-08
In the Line of Fire
Overview: Veteran Secret Service agent Frank Horrigan is a man haunted by his failure to save President Kennedy while serving protection detail in Dallas. Thirty years later, a man calling himself "Booth" threatens the life of the current President, forcing Horrigan to come back to protection detail to confront the ghosts from his past.
Genres: Action Drama Thriller Crime Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-07-08
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Two for the Money
2005-10-07
Two for the Money
Overview: A former college athlete joins forces with a sports consultant to handicap football games for high-rolling gamblers.
Genres: Comedy Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-10-07
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Yours, Mine & Ours
2005-11-23
Yours, Mine & Ours
Overview: Admiral Frank Beardsley returns to New London to run the Coast Guard Academy, his last stop before a probable promotion to head the Guard. A widower with eight children, he runs a loving but tight ship, with charts and salutes. The kids long for a permanent home. Helen North is a free spirit, a designer whose ten children live in loving chaos, with occasional group hugs. Helen and Frank, high school sweethearts, reconnect at a reunion, and it's love at first re-sighting. They marry on the spot. Then the problems start as two sets of kids, the free spirits and the disciplined preppies, must live together. The warring factions agree to work together to end the marriage.
Genres: Comedy Family Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-11-23
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Buddy
1997-06-06
Buddy
Overview: An eccentric socialite raises a gorilla as her son.
Genres: Family Adventure Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-06-06
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The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle
2000-06-30
The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle
Overview: Rocky and Bullwinkle have been living off the finances made from the reruns of their cartoon show. Boris and Natasha somehow manage to crossover into reality and team up with Fearless Leader, an evil criminal turned media mogul with some evil plans up his sleeve. Rocky and Bullwinkle must stop the three of them before they wreak havoc.
Genres: Family Adventure Animation Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-06-30
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One Good Cop
1991-05-03
One Good Cop
Overview: When his partner is killed in the line of duty, Artie Lewis becomes the legal guardian of his three orphaned girls. But during his investigation of the case, Lewis finds his life – and that of his newfound family – on the line. That's when the guilty crime-lord comes face to face with one man's rage, one man's fury, one man's justice.
Genres: Action Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-05-03
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Thor: The Dark World
2013-10-30
Thor: The Dark World
Overview: Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos… but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.
Genres: Action Adventure Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-10-30
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Major League II
1994-03-30
Major League II
Overview: After losing in the ALCS the year before, the Cleveland Indians are determined to make it into the World Series this time! However, they first have to contend with Rachel Phelps again when she buys back the team.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-03-30
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Nightcrawler
2014-10-23
Nightcrawler
Overview: When Lou Bloom, desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-10-23
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The Intern
2015-09-23
The Intern
Overview: 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-09-23
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Frank and Cindy
2015-06-16
Frank and Cindy
Overview: G.J. Echternkamp tells the story of his relationship with his parents, his mother Cindy and his step-father, Frank. Frank used to be a member of OXO, a band from the '80s whose one hit wonder scored with the song "Whirly Girl". Cindy was the ultimate groupie who married Frank and thought life would be glamorous and award shows, but it's not how it turned out.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-06-16
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Showtime
2002-03-14
Showtime
Overview: A spoof of buddy cop movies where two very different cops are forced to team up on a new reality based T.V. cop show.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-03-14
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Just Getting Started
2017-12-01
Just Getting Started
Overview: Duke Diver is living the high life as the freewheeling manager of a luxurious resort in Palm Springs, Calif. He soon faces competition from Leo, a former military man who likes the same woman that Duke is interested in. When Diver's past suddenly catches up with him, he must put aside his differences and reluctantly team up with Leo to stop whoever is trying to kill him.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-12-01
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The Free Willy Story - Keiko's Journey Home
1999-01-01
The Free Willy Story - Keiko's Journey Home
Overview: The struggles of moving Keiko, star of Free Willy, from Mexico City to a much better place in Oregon, US.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-01
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Velvet Buzzsaw
2019-02-01
Velvet Buzzsaw
Overview: Big money artists and mega-collectors pay a high price when art collides with commerce. After a series of paintings by an unknown artist are discovered, a supernatural force enacts revenge on those who have allowed their greed to get in the way of art.
Genres: Thriller Mystery Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-02-01
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Avengers: Endgame
2019-04-24
Avengers: Endgame
Overview: After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.
Genres: Adventure Science Fiction Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-04-24
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Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary
2003-08-10
Comedy Central Roast of Denis Leary
Overview: Caustic comic Denis Leary gets a taste of his own medicine when Comedy Central hosts a celebrity roast in his honor, emceed by Jeff Garlin. Dishing out the insults are Christopher Walken, Conan O'Brien, Jon Stewart, Michael J. Fox and more.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-08-10
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Maximum Impact: The Legacy of 'Lethal Weapon'
2012-07-04
Maximum Impact: The Legacy of 'Lethal Weapon'
Overview: This documentary showcases producer Joel Silver, Donner, Gibson, Glover, Rene Russo and other members of all four films' production teams as they examine the franchise, look at the various social issues each film tackled, attempt to measure the series' cultural impact and, of course, touch on its legacy, for the actors, the filmmakers and audiences the world over.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-07-04
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Get Shorty: Wiseguys And Dolls
2005-02-22
Get Shorty: Wiseguys And Dolls
Overview: A look at how the main characters were envisioned, created, cast, and developed
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-02-22
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