Claire Danes
Biography: Claire Catherine Danes (born April 12, 1979) is an American actress. She is the recipient of three Primetime Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. In 2012, Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and she was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2015. Danes gained early recognition as Angela Chase in the 1994 teen drama series My So-Called Life. The role won her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress and a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. She made her film debut the same year in Little Women (1994). Her other films include Home for the Holidays (1995), Romeo + Juliet (1996), The Rainmaker (1997), Les Misérables (1998), Brokedown Palace (1999), the 1999 English dub of Princess Mononoke (1997), The Hours (2002), Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), Shopgirl (2005), Stardust (2007), and A Kid Like Jake (2018). From 1998 to 2000, Danes attended Yale University before dropping out to return to acting. She appeared in an Off-Broadway production of The Vagina Monologues in 2000 and made her Broadway debut playing Eliza Doolittle in the 2007 revival of Pygmalion. In 2010, she portrayed Temple Grandin in the highly acclaimed HBO television film Temple Grandin, which won her a second Golden Globe and her first Primetime Emmy Award for the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie. From 2011 to 2020, she starred as Carrie Mathison in the Showtime drama series Homeland, for which she won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, two Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress – Television Series Drama, and the Television Critics Association Award for Individual Achievement in Drama.
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Birthday: April 12, 1979
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Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
2003-07-02
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
Overview: It's been 10 years since John Connor saved Earth from Judgment Day, and he's now living under the radar, steering clear of using anything Skynet can trace. That is, until he encounters T-X, a robotic assassin ordered to finish what T-1000 started. Good thing Connor's former nemesis, the Terminator, is back to aid the now-adult Connor … just like he promised.
Genres: Action Thriller Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-07-02
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Romeo + Juliet
1996-11-01
Romeo + Juliet
Overview: In director Baz Luhrmann's contemporary take on William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, the Montagues and Capulets have moved their ongoing feud to the sweltering suburb of Verona Beach, where Romeo and Juliet fall in love and secretly wed. Though the film is visually modern, the bard's dialogue remains.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-11-01
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The Hours
2002-12-27
The Hours
Overview: "The Hours" is the story of three women searching for more potent, meaningful lives. Each is alive at a different time and place, all are linked by their yearnings and their fears. Their stories intertwine, and finally come together in a surprising, transcendent moment of shared recognition.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-12-27
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U Turn
1997-10-03
U Turn
Overview: When a desperate man’s car breaks down in a bizarre desert town while evading vengeful bookies, he becomes entangled in a dangerous love triangle. Caught between a married couple, he’s faced with deadly contracts to kill them both.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-10-03
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Stardust
2007-08-10
Stardust
Overview: In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm. His journey takes him into a world beyond his wildest dreams and reveals his true identity.
Genres: Adventure Fantasy Romance Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-08-10
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Shopgirl
2005-10-21
Shopgirl
Overview: Mirabelle is a disenchanted salesgirl and aspiring artist who sells gloves and accessories at a department store. She has two men in her life: wealthy divorcée Ray Porter and struggling musician Jeremy. Mirabelle falls in love with the glamorous Ray, and her life takes a magical turn, but eventually she realizes that she must empower herself and make a choice between them.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-10-21
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Les Misérables
1998-05-01
Les Misérables
Overview: In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
Genres: Crime Drama History Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-05-01
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To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday
1996-10-25
To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday
Overview: David loves his wife, Gillian. Unfortunately, she died two years ago. David deals with his grief by continuing his romance with Gillian during walks with her "ghost" on the beach at night. While David lives in the past, other family problems crop up in the present in the real world....
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-10-25
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Evening
2007-06-09
Evening
Overview: As Constance (Natasha Richardson) and Nina (Toni Collette) gather at the deathbed of their mother, Ann (Vanessa Redgrave), they learn for the first time that their mother lived an entire other lifetime during one evening 50 years ago. In vivid flashbacks, the young Ann (Claire Daines) spends one night with a man named Harris (Patrick Wilson), who was the love of her life.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-06-09
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How to Make an American Quilt
1995-10-06
How to Make an American Quilt
Overview: Soon-to-be-wed graduate student Finn Dodd develops cold feet when she suspects her fiancé is cheating on her. In order to clear her head, Finn visits her grandmother, Hy, and great aunt, Glady Joe Cleary, in Grasse, Calif. There, Finn learns that Hy and Glady Joe are members of a group of passionate quilters, and over the course of her visit she is regaled with tales of love and life by women who have collected rich experiences and much wisdom.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-10-06
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The Rainmaker
1997-11-18
The Rainmaker
Overview: When Rudy Baylor, a young attorney with no clients, goes to work for a seedy ambulance chaser, he wants to help the parents of a terminally ill boy in their suit against an insurance company. But to take on corporate America, Rudy and a scrappy paralegal must open their own law firm.
Genres: Drama Crime Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-11-18
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The Family Stone
2005-12-15
The Family Stone
Overview: An uptight, conservative businesswoman accompanies her boyfriend to his eccentric and outgoing family's annual Christmas celebration and finds that she's a fish out of water in their free-spirited way of life.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-12-15
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Home for the Holidays
1995-11-02
Home for the Holidays
Overview: After losing her job, making out with her soon-to-be former boss, and finding out that her daughter plans to spend Thanksgiving with her boyfriend, Claudia Larson faces spending the holiday with her unhinged family.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-11-02
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Me and Orson Welles
2008-09-05
Me and Orson Welles
Overview: New York, 1937. A teenager hired to star in Orson Welles' production of Julius Caesar becomes attracted to a career-driven production assistant.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-09-05
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It's All About Love
2003-01-10
It's All About Love
Overview: The story of two lovers and their attempts to save their relationship in a near-future world on the brink of cosmic collapse. John, and world-famous ice skating star, Elena, are about to sign divorce papers when they realise that, in spite of everything happening around them, their love is worth fighting for. It's All About Love is a fresh take on modern love and future life as two lovers struggle in a conspiracy of epic proportions.
Genres: Drama Romance Science Fiction Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-10
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Temple Grandin
2010-02-06
Temple Grandin
Overview: A biopic of Temple Grandin, an autistic American who has become one of the leading scientists in humane livestock handling.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-02-06
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Little Women
1994-12-21
Little Women
Overview: With their father away as a chaplain in the Civil War, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy grow up with their mother in somewhat reduced circumstances. They are a close family who inevitably have their squabbles and tragedies. But the bond holds even when, later, male friends start to become a part of the household.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-12-21
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Stage Beauty
2004-09-03
Stage Beauty
Overview: Humble Maria, who outfits top London theater star Ned Kynaston, takes none of the credit for the male actor's success at playing women. And because this is the 17th century, Maria, like other females, is prohibited from pursuing her dream of acting. But when powerful people support her, King Charles II lifts the ban on female stage performers. And just as Maria aided Ned, she needs his help to learn her new profession.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-09-03
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Igby Goes Down
2002-09-13
Igby Goes Down
Overview: Igby Slocumb, a rebellious and sarcastic 17-year-old boy, is at war with the stifling world of old money privilege he was born into. With a schizophrenic father, a self-absorbed, distant mother, and a shark-like young Republican big brother, Igby figures there must be a better life out there -- and sets about finding it.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-09-13
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The Flock
2007-08-04
The Flock
Overview: Erroll Babbage has spent his career tracking sex offenders and his unorthodox methods are nearly as brutal as the criminals he monitors. When he links one of his deranged parolees to the disappearance of a local girl, he and his new partner must scour the S&M underground to find her before it's too late.
Genres: Crime Drama Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-08-04
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Polish Wedding
1998-01-16
Polish Wedding
Overview: The film centers on a big Polish family. Jadzia is the mother and the ruler of the Pzoniak family (she has five children). Though she's happily married to Bolek, she is also having a long-time affair with Roman. Her young daughter Hala is having an affair with neighbour cop Russell and becomes pregnant by him. Russell is pressed hard to marry Hala.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-01-16
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I Love You, I Love You Not
1996-08-28
I Love You, I Love You Not
Overview: A school student and her European-born grandmother share sad stories of their lives.
Genres: Drama Family Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-08-28
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The Mod Squad
1999-03-26
The Mod Squad
Overview: Three youthful delinquents escape conviction for their crimes by teaming with the LAPD.
Genres: Action Mystery Thriller Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-03-26
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Brokedown Palace
1999-08-13
Brokedown Palace
Overview: Best friends Alice and Darlene take a trip to Thailand after graduating high school. In Thailand, they meet a captivating Australian man, who calls himself Nick Parks. Darlene is particularly smitten with Nick and convinces Alice to take Nick up on his offer to treat the two of them to what amounts to a day trip to Hong Kong. In the airport, the girls are seized by the police and shocked to discover that one of their bags contains heroin.
Genres: Drama Thriller Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-08-13
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As Cool as I Am
2013-06-21
As Cool as I Am
Overview: A smart teenage girl comes of age in a small town with her self-centered parents who had her when they were teenagers.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-06-21
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Ben Lee: Catch My Disease
2012-11-06
Ben Lee: Catch My Disease
Overview: Charming, intelligent and iconoclastic, Ben Lee is an Australian singer-songwriter whose creative growth since his early adolescence has undergone almost relentless media scrutiny. This is a playful yet deeply intimate portrait of Lee, exploring his meteoric rise to pop stardom and the issues of celebrity and spirituality that arise when launched into the spotlight.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-11-06
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A Child's Garden of Poetry
2011-04-28
A Child's Garden of Poetry
Overview: Poems by some of the greatest writers of all time are brought to life through lyrical animation and readings by some of today’s most respected performers.
Genres: Family Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-04-28
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A Concert for Hurricane Relief
2005-09-02
A Concert for Hurricane Relief
Overview: A Hurricane Katrina relief concert. After Louisiana was destroyed by Katrina, famous stars all came together and put on this concert, which aired on over 20 television stations, including NBC, TV Guide Channel, ABC, CBS, PAX, FOX, Cinemax, TBS, and USA.
Genres: Music TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-09-02
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Seamless
2005-04-26
Seamless
Overview: A look at what it takes for young designers to make it in the fashion world.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-04-26
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Brigsby Bear
2017-07-27
Brigsby Bear
Overview: Brigsby Bear Adventures is a children's TV show produced for an audience of one: James. When the show abruptly ends, James's life changes forever, and he sets out to finish the story himself.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-07-27
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A Kid Like Jake
2018-06-01
A Kid Like Jake
Overview: On the eve of the admissions cycle for New York City kindergartens, Alex and Greg Wheeler have high hopes for four-year-old Jake. The director of Jake's preschool encourages them to accentuate Jake's gender expansive behavior to help him stand out. As Alex and Greg navigate their roles as parents, a rift grows between them, one that forces them to confront their own concerns about what's best for Jake, and each other.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-06-01
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Geoffrey Beene 30
1993-04-05
Geoffrey Beene 30
Overview: A profile of fashion designer Geoffrey Beene, on his 30 years in the industry.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-04-05
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The Pesky Suitor
1995-01-06
The Pesky Suitor
Overview: A girl makes friends with a nice old man and his wife, who live near her school bus stop. But after a while she starts trying to avoid him, because he talks so much.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-01-06
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The Rage in Placid Lake
2003-05-17
The Rage in Placid Lake
Overview: Placid Lake has always been different. As an odd fish in a sea of mediocrity, his brilliant ideas are bound to get him into more trouble than success. So when he finds himself flying off the school roof and breaking every bone in his body on graduation night, Placid decides to make a bid for the elusive normal life. To his parents' horror, he gets a normal job.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-05-17
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Back from the Brink: Saved from Extinction
2019-10-01
Back from the Brink: Saved from Extinction
Overview: The remarkable true story of three animal species rescued from the brink of extinction: California’s enchanting Channel Island Fox, China’s fabled Golden Monkey, and the wondrous migrating crabs of Christmas Island. Discover successful, heartfelt, and ingenious human efforts to rescue endangered species around the world.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-10-01
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