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- Adaptation (2002) Spike Jonze’s comedy meta-film is difficult to explain. Written by “Being John Malkovich” genius, Charlie Kaufman, the film follows a semi-fictionalised version of Kaufman (played by Nicolas Cage) and a completely fictionalised identical twin brother, Donald (also played by Cage), who are both screenwriters.
- The White Balloon (1995) The first feature of Jafar Panahi, a former assistant to the great Iranian filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami (who co-wrote the screenplay along with Panahi himself and Parvis Shahbazi), “Badkonake Sefid” follows the adventures of little seven-year-old Razieh (Aida Mohammadkhani) as she searches for a 500 toman banknote that she lost on her way to buy a goldfish.
- Hannah And Her Sisters (1986) Woody Allen’s comedy-drama follows which tells the intertwined stories of an extended family over two years. The story begins with Thanksgiving party hosted by Hannah (Mia Farrow) and her husband, Elliot (Michael Caine), who has become infatuated with one of Hannah’s sisters, Lee (Barbara Hershey).
- Dead Ringers (1988) David Cronenberg’s psychological thriller based on the lives of Stewart and Cyril Marcus and on Bari Wood and Jack Geasland’s novel “Twins”, follows Elliot and Beverly Mantle (both played by Jeremy Irons) who are identical twins and gynecologists who specialise in female fertility treatment.
- My Sister’s Keeper (2009) The Plot: Anna Fitzgerald was conceived by her parents to become a bone marrow donor for her gravely ill older sister, Kate.
- 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) The Plot: Based on Shakespeare’s classic Taming of the Shrew, 10 Things I Hate About You is about two sisters, Kat and Bianca, who could not be more different.
- The Parent Trap (1998) The Plot: Long-lost twins reunite at summer camp and devise a plan to switch places in order to meet their estranged parent… and try to get them back together.
- Rain Man (1988) The Plot: When Charlie Babbitt (Tom Cruise) returns home for his complicated father’s funeral, he learns that he has a special needs older brother, Raymond (Dustin Hoffman), who has been kept from him his whole life and is also the recipient of his father’s inheritance.
- Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (Interracial Marriage) This 1967 classic is a landmark film in its depiction of an interracial marriage. Spencer Tracy delivers a powerful performance, portraying a father coming to terms with his daughter’s engagement to a black doctor.
- Annie Hall (Non-Traditional Relationship) Woody Allen’s “Annie Hall” remains an iconic film, illustrating the ups and downs of a non-traditional relationship.
- Marriage Story (Divorce) “Marriage Story,” directed by Noah Baumbach, gives you an intimate look into the unraveling of a marriage between Nicole (Scarlett Johansson) and Charlie (Adam Driver).
- Blue Valentine (A Realistic View) Starring Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams, “Blue Valentine” is a film that presents the often unspoken realities of a strained marriage.
- Frozen. Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff. 93 votes. Disney's animated sensation delves into the powerful bond between sisters, exploring how love, understanding, and forgiveness can conquer even the most difficult of obstacles.
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace, Peter Coyote. 87 votes. This Steven Spielberg classic highlights the unique bond between siblings as they navigate the challenges of life, responsibility, and the unknown.
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Tilda Swinton, Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes. 52 votes. Adapted from C.S. Lewis's classic novel, this fantasy adventure follows the four Pevensie siblings as they journey through a magical wardrobe into the land of Narnia.
- Little Women. Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh. 44 votes. Greta Gerwig's adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's timeless novel showcases the intricate dynamics between the four March sisters and their unwavering support for one another.
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- Summer Hours (2008) Acclaimed French director Olivier Assayas turned his attention to family dynamics in this story of three adult siblings, Frédéric (Charles Berling), Adrienne (Juliette Binoche), and Jérémie (Jérémie Renier) whose elderly mother passes away, leaving a sizable estate including valuable artworks handed down to her by her uncle.
- Rain Man (1988) Barry Levinson’s 1988 movie about two brothers was the most successful film of the year financially, and it swept up the Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Dustin Hoffman), and Best Original Screenplay Oscars that year.
- You Can Count on Me (2000) Laura Linney was nominated for a Best Actress Oscar as single mother Sammy in Kenneth Lonergan’s acclaimed 2000 drama. Sammy lives a quiet, responsible life in the Catskills with her son Rudy (Rory Culkin).
- Crimes of the Heart (1986) What do three sisters do when one of them, Babe (Sissy Spacek), shoots her violent husband? They retreat to the family farm in Mississippi, where they wrangle with their difficult pasts and dysfunctional family tree, which includes heavy doses of sibling rivalry.
May 1, 2024 · For Movies About Marriage And Family, there is no limit to the films exploring this idea. Here are 20 of the best ones. A Separation (2011) ★★★★. 3.3 out of 4 stars. From Asghar Farhadi, starring Payman Maadi, Leila Hatami, Sareh Bayat, Shahab Hosseini. Rated PG-13.
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Mar 13, 2022 · Whether they are your best friend or arch nemesis, siblings make great characters by showing both how people are different and what they share simultaneously. So, if you love your sibling or hate them, here are ten sibling movies that really feature these intimate and involuntary relationships whether the bond is loving, tragic, or disturbed.
