Approved Film Choices


Because many of these films contain mature subject matter, viewer discretion is strongly advised.  Do your research, and contact your teacher if you would like assistance in choosing your film.

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Gattaca
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Director :  Andrew Niccol
Released:  1997
Rating:  PG-13
Length:  106 min.
Ethan Hawke, Jude Law, and Uma Thurman
 


Good Will Hunting
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Director :  Gus Van Sant
Released:  1997
Rating:  R
Length:  126 min.
Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Minnie Driver, Ben Affleck
 


Juno
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Director :  Jason Reitman
Released:  2007
Rating:  PG-13
Length:  96 min.
Ellen Page, Michael Cera, Jason Bateman, Jennifer Garner



The Kings of Summer
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Director :  Jordan Vogt-Roberts
Released:  2013
Rating:  R
Length:  95 min.
Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, Moises Arias, Nick Offerman



Lars and the Real Girl
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Director :  Craig Gillespie
Released:  2007
Rating:  PG-13
Length:  106 min.
Ryan Gosling, Paul Schneider, Emily Mortimer



Life as a House
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Director :  Irwin Winkler
Released:  2001
Rating:  R
Length:  125 min.
Kevin Kline, Kristin Scott Thomas, Hayden Christensen



The Pursuit of Happyness
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Director :  Gabriele Muccino
Released:  2006
Rating:  R
Length:  117 min.
Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Thandie Newton



The Queen of Versailles
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Director :  Lauren Greenfield
Released:  2012
Rating:  PG
Length:  100 min.
David & Jackie Siegel, Richard Siegel, Phillip Froehlich, June Downs



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