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Love Business
Jackie Cooper's crush on his teacher, Miss Crabtree, makes life difficult for his brother Wheezer, who must endure getting kisses and hugs and sweet talk all night from his sleeping but active bedmate brother. Chubby also has a crush on Miss Crabtree, which puts these two romance-minded boys on a collision course when Miss Crabtree decides to rent a room from Jackie's mother.

- 1930
The King and I
Traveling to the exotic kingdom of Siam, English schoolteacher Anna Leonowens soon discovers that her most difficult challenge is the stubborn, imperious King himself.

- Metascore29
- 1999
The Red Pony
In the coast range mountains on the western edge of the Salinas Valley is a ranch where Tom, a lad of about ten, longs for a pony. He lives with his mom, who was born there, her dad, a talkative pioneer who misses the old West, Tom's dad Fred Tiflin, who comes from the city and after years on the ranch doesn't feel at home there, and Billy, their trusted hand, a real cowboy. While Fred has to sort out whether he wants to stay a rancher and come to terms with his son being closer to Billy than to himself, Tom gets a pony and learns directly about responsibility and loss. What lessons can each learn, and are tragedy and hard choices all that life offers? Are laughter and joy anywhere?

- 1949
Christmas Comes to Willow Creek
Willow Creek, Alaska, is going through a depression because the local cannery has shut down putting many of the residents out of work. Ray and Pete are truck-driving brothers, different as day and night, who are hired by an old friend to bring Christmas presents and one huge surprise from sunny California up to there. Along the way, Ray, Pete, and the latter's son, Michael, argue and get stuck in a blizzard, but they finally reconcile with each other.

- 1987
A Witches' Ball
Every year the Witching World gathers to celebrate all the newly inducted witches into their magical world. Beatrix is eager to become part of this world, but when her pending status is jeopardized, Beatrix and her pet rat Muggs (voiced by Joey Fatone, NSYNC) must work together to solve the 3 magical riddles before the BIG night. Will she sink or soar on the night of the Witches' Ball !

- 2017
Pup Star: Better 2Gether
Pup Star is back for an all-new adventure! After winning the canine competition show Pup Star and becoming an international pup sensation, Tiny, the adorable Yorkie, has her world turned upside down when an evil rival switches her out in competition with a street pup named Scrappy.

- 2017
A Christmas Carol
Made-for-television version of the Charles Dickens classic. Ebenezer Scrooge is a hard-nosed, single-minded businessman in Victorian London. He has no friends, has disowned his only living relative--his nephew Fred Hollywell--and generally treats everyone he meets with extreme contempt. He despises Christmas, only cares about making money and only grudgingly gives his loyal clerk Bob Cratchit the day off. However on Christmas Eve, he is visited by the ghost of his long-dead partner Jacob Marley, who warns him to change his miserly ways. He is shown the true meaning and spirit of Christmas by three ghosts who show him his own past and present--and what the future holds for him if he doesn't improve his behavior.

- 1984
Parks
When a college student meets a girl who’s the spitting image of a woman from his past, together they unlock the mysteries of her old journals.

- 2017
A Dog of Flanders
The emotional story of a boy, his grandfather, and his dog. The boy's dream of becoming a great classical painter appears shattered after his loving grandfather dies.

- 1960
The Flight Before Christmas
A reindeer boy named Niko dreams about flying like his father, whom he has never met. Despite constant mocking from others, he sneaks out of his home valley to take flying lessons from Julius, a flying squirrel.

- 2008
Dance Together
Dance Together follows two teen girls brought together by a passionate need to express themselves. Holly, an injured dancer, and Alex, a shy girl who is Deaf, have a chance meeting that sparks a creative partnership. Alex introduces Holly to American Sign Language poetry and helps her gain the confidence to stand up to her bullies, while Holly helps Alex add a dancer's flair to her poetry routine that just might put her group over the top. Dance Together features original and licensed songs along with stunning choreography.

- 2019
Pete's Christmas
An overlooked middle child finds himself in the unexpected spotlight when he realizes his family's terrible Christmas day keeps repeating. As the only one experiencing the day over and over, he decides to use his unique gift to give the holidays a makeover and his family a Christmas they will never forget.

- 2013
Gamera vs. Zigra
A moon base is destroyed by a spaceship with a cluster of gumballs on its head. Later, at Sea World, dolphins are dying mysteriously. Zigra kidnaps two men and two children (one of whom is a Coke addict--Coca-Cola that is) and starts causing earthquakes. The two 6-year-olds somehow outwit Zigra and help their incapacitated fathers escape. The Zigra Woman, who can use her eyes to put people into comas, then chases them all over Sea World like in an extended Benny Hill skit. Somewhere in this movie Gamera finally shows up and fights Zigra, who turns into a giant swordfish.

- 1971
The Frontier Boys
After a drive-by shooting, guilt torments a small-town basketball player.

- 2012
Once Upon a Time
A beautiful but imperious princess refuses all offers of marriage, often condemning her suitors to death. The prince of Denmark comes seeking her hand and, aided by magic objects given to him by a mysterious spirit, seeks to win her love.

- 1922
Alone for Christmas
When a family visits Grandma's house on Christmas Eve, they leave their dog at home alone. And when burglars try to take the presents from under the tree, the dog must use every trick it knows to stop them.

- 2013
Travis: A Soldier's Story
On April 10, 2012, life for the Mills family dramatically changed forever. A routine patrol in Afghanistan turned into the fight of SSG Travis Mills's life when he was hit by an IED and lost portions of both arms and legs. Featuring powerful interviews and emotional reenactments from Travis, his wife, Kelsey, and his fellow soldiers, Travis: a Soldier's Story is an intimate look into the life of a wounded warrior and his remarkable recovery. Travis's harrowing fight to overcome the physical barriers of being a quadruple amputee and be there for his wife and young daughter, Chloe, has inspired individuals across the country to persevere through life's challenges and to - "never give up. never quit."

- 2013
Birds of Paradise
Jack is just an ordinary sparrow who wishes he could be more exotic and vibrant like so many of his friends. So when a coincidental accident involving colorful paint changes the way he looks, Jack is thrilled about his new appearance. But little does he know that his new look will soon lead him down a path of mistaken identity, adventure and danger. Aurora is a beautiful yellow canary that has been locked up her whole life. When she manages to escape from the mean network tycoon that has kept her caged up, she has trouble readjusting to this life of newfound freedom. When Jack and Aurora fortuitously meet, they will need to rely on each other, as well as their wacky friends (Larry the pigeon, Pete, the humming bird and Claire, the bat) as their case of mistaken identity leads them on a thrilling adventure. And along the way, Aurora and Jack will learn that it's not who you are on the outside, but who you are on the inside that matters.

- 2010
Sir Billi
When tragedy strikes in the highlands, there can be only one Scotsman for the job, Sir William Sedgewick, ak.a. Sir Billi. This is an adventure story about the power of a remote Scottish, but yet international community held together by the eccentric, skateboarding veterinarian and their race to save an illegal fugitive, Bessie Boo the beaver. Sir Billi and the village clash with the law in their fight to rescue Bessie. As they brave treacherous ravines and hazardous waters in the battle to save the illegal beaver, the question remains, who will get to her first? A roller coaster adventure, Sir Billi is undoubtedly the highland hero with a host of attractive traits. From the Bond-like characteristics, to a highland grandpa who still has a way with the ladies. His tartan dungarees are often seen navigating the narrow but dramatic highland roads, with a hint of showmanship and significant skill. A heart-warming and hilarious adventure that takes you to the magical west coast highland village of Catterness in Scotland, where encounters with a goat who thinks he's a dog, an Admiral who's afraid of the water, a "town temptress" for a Baroness, and a beaver who was brought up by rabbits, are all just part of this crazy everyday highland fling. Sir Billi delivers the charm and panache that one would expect of a hero, a true "Highlander".

- Metascore17
- 2012
Santa Claus
This is the delightful story of a master toymaker who discovers a magical kingdom of elves at the North Pole where he is entrusted with special powers to become Santa Claus! There he meets Patch, an eager-to-please elf who becomes mixed up with a dastardly tycoon's plans to take over Christmas!

- 1985
War of the Buttons
In the countryside of France, two groups of boys from the rural villages of Longeverne and Velran are in constant war against each other. Their war is a tradition that passes from father to son and without a motive but the rivalry between the peasants. During the Second World War, the Longeverne boys are led by the intelligent William Lebrac, who has been the backer of his family since his father died, while the Velrans are led by the wicked Aztec. The boys are frequently fighting with their wooden swords, throwing rotten fruits or building traps in the woods expecting to remove the buttons from the enemies' clothes. But Lebrac is coming of age and he has a crush on the girl Lanterne while his teacher Merlin offers the chance for him to have a better study in another village.

- 2011
Jim Thorpe -- All-American
True story of Native American Jim Thorpe, who rose from an Oklahoma reservation to become a collegiate, Olympic, and professional star. After his medals are stripped on a technicality and his dream of coaching is shattered, Thorpe's life begins to unravel. His marriage to his college sweetheart ends, and he is a forgotten figure, except by Glenn 'Pop' Warner, his coach at Carlisle College.

- 1951
The Love You Save
Alexis is a successful single mother who has it all - except happiness. When a down and out stranger enters her family's world, a secret is revealed that will change all of their lives.

- 2011
The First Seven Years
Jack likes Mary Ann but doesn't know how to tell her; he gets advice from the neighborhood beat cop, Officer Kennedy, who tells him to be a cave man. That goes badly (Mary Ann whups him), so Kennedy suggests Jack go home, clean up, put on a suit, and bring her candy. While Jack's getting ready, Speck puts the moves on Mary Ann; when Jack comes back, he challenges Speck to a fight. Mary Ann, who reads romantic novels, suggests they fight a duel. With Chubby and Farina as their seconds, the knights errant don makeshift armor and have at it. Trouble is, Speck is good and has a very sharp sword. Will Jack live to tell the tale?

- 1930