49 Movies from the 2002 Oscars

Newly arrived in Hollywood and chasing stardom, blonde Betty Elms encounters a mysterious brunette suffering from amnesia. As Betty and the woman try to uncover her past, filmmaker Adam Kesher faces unsettling problems while casting his new film.

In pre-Revolutionary France, a young woman of noble birth is left with nothing as the country descends into turmoil. Determined to restore her family's honor, she plots to steal a valuable necklace.

Rafael Belvedere, 42, is struggling with a personal crisis. He's weighed down by his father's legacy, feels guilty about neglecting his mother, is criticized by his ex-wife for not spending enough time with their daughter, and hasn't committed to his…

David is a robot boy, designed to feel love. A Cybertronics employee and his wife adopt him as an experiment. As David grows closer to them, unforeseen events force them to realize this arrangement cannot continue.

Children Underground tells the story of five street children, aged eight to sixteen, who make their home in a Bucharest subway station. Daily, commuters pass them by as the children struggle to survive, resorting to begging, petty theft, and deception…

"LaLee's Kin" is a poignant documentary that reveals the severe poverty affecting an African-American family and their Mississippi Delta school district. The film intimately follows LaLee Wallace, a great-grandmother battling hardship, and Reggie Barnes, the superintendent of the struggling West…

Two unconventional, skeptical teenagers grapple with their futures after graduating high school. Following a prank on an odd, middle-aged record collector, one of them develops a friendship with him, creating tension between the two girls.

Thirteen-year-old Bartek desperately tries to conceal the fact that his father physically abuses him. Feeling isolated and unsupported by his mother and school, and bullied by his soccer coach, the boy finds solace in an unlikely friendship with an aging,…

During a war, two soldiers from opposing sides find themselves trapped together in the same trench, caught between the fighting. The United Nations intervenes to rescue them, leading to a ceasefire agreement between the warring factions. The question remains: can…

In the summer of 1949, Ed Crane, a barber in a quiet California town, feels trapped. His dissatisfaction intensifies with his wife Doris' affair and the arrival of a strange opportunity that promises a way out. The story unfolds as…

Harry Potter has spent his entire life living under the stairs with his neglectful aunt and uncle. On his eleventh birthday, he discovers he is a powerful wizard and has been accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. While…

The deep friendship between Rafe McCawley and Danny Walker is strained when both ace fighter pilots become involved with the captivating Naval nurse, Evelyn Johnson. Their bond fractures into rivalry, but is overshadowed by the sudden attack on Pearl Harbor…

Being an ogre isn't easy, especially when you're a likeable, but smelly, one like Shrek. He embarks on a quest to rescue a beautiful princess from a dragon, and along the way, he joins forces with a funny donkey.

In 1964, Cassius Clay, a confident and outspoken Olympic gold medalist, enters the boxing world. He challenges racial stereotypes with his self-assuredness and declares himself the best boxer ever. However, as he reaches the peak of his career, both his…

Jimmy Neutron, a brilliant young inventor, often struggles to fit in. His life changes when aliens kidnap his parents, and parents worldwide. Now, Jimmy must rally children from across the globe to lead a daring rescue mission.

Gal Dove, a former safecracker, is enjoying a peaceful retirement in Spain with his wife. His quiet life is disrupted when his old rival, Don Logan, arrives and tries to convince Gal to take one final job in London.

This documentary profiles James Nachtwey, a war photographer widely regarded as the most important in his field.

At the turn of the 20th century, a Parisian nightclub—a dazzling, over-the-top spectacle—becomes the backdrop for a story of love and artistic passion. A young poet is drawn into the vibrant world of the Moulin Rouge and embarks on a…

This 2001 French documentary chronicles the murder trial of a 15-year-old Black teen in Jacksonville, Florida. The film won the 2002 Academy Award for Best Documentary.

In a small café in Paris, the sweet but shy Amélie discovers she finds joy in secretly helping people. She dedicates herself to matchmaking, offering small acts of kindness, and generally improving the lives around her. However, her world shifts…

John Forbes Nash Jr. Rises to fame as a brilliant but socially awkward mathematician, poised for international recognition after a major discovery. However, accepting a classified cryptography assignment draws him into a shadowy conspiracy. His life spirals into turmoil, forcing…

Sam, a man with neurological differences, is raising his daughter Lucy alone after her mother leaves them shortly after they leave the hospital. As Lucy grows, Sam struggles with the challenges of single parenthood, and the authorities intervene, removing Lucy…

A bright and unconventional schoolgirl shares her unique version of the story of John the Baptist. Give Up Yer Aul Sins is an Academy Award® nominated short film.

A caveman's attempts to win the affection of a cavewoman are complicated by his prominent facial hair.

Sulley, a kindhearted monster, and his funny best friend Mike Wazowski are the best scarers at Monsters, Inc., the company that generates power from children’s screams in Monstropolis. Their world is turned upside down when a human girl named Boo…

Leonard Shelby is hunting the man who murdered his wife. His search is complicated by a rare medical condition: he has severe short-term memory loss. He remembers his life before the accident, but not even moments ago – he can't…

"In the Bedroom" is set during summer on the coast of Maine and explores the changing relationships within a family. Matt Fowler, a doctor who grew up in Maine, is married to Ruth, a music teacher from New York. Their…

It's 1893. British rule oppresses India, where Captain Russell imposes a harsh land tax on a village. Farmer Bhuvan leads the villagers in protest. Russell proposes a challenge: a cricket match. If Bhuvan and his men win against Russell’s team,…

Royal Tenenbaum and his wife Etheline had three children before separating. All three children are exceptionally gifted – true geniuses. But two decades of betrayal, failure, and misfortune have largely obscured their former brilliance, with most blaming their father. "The…

A prison guard develops a cautious romantic relationship with the unaware widow of a man he sentenced to death.

U.S. Rangers and a special Delta Force team try to abduct two of a Somali warlord's aides. Their Black Hawk helicopters are shot down, resulting in significant American losses as they engage in fierce ground combat with the local militia.

A man wakes up in his bed, dressed for work in his usual attire, including a check vest. He goes through his morning routine and heads to the copy shop across the street. While making a photocopy, he accidentally starts…

Justine Shapiro and B.Z. Goldberg journey to Israel to speak with Palestinian and Israeli children, aged 11 to 13, about their experiences growing up in a society marked by violence, division, and extreme religious and political beliefs. This 2002 Oscar…

A scientist's ex-girlfriend, Kate, is forced to show a time-traveling nobleman from the 1800s, named Leopold, the modern world. As Kate spends time with Leopold, she finds herself increasingly drawn to him. However, his failure to return to his own…

Roger and Doris, a couple without children, experience unexpected disruption when an unusual child shows up at their home.

A group of small birds are comfortably settled on a telephone wire when a larger, less coordinated bird attempts to join them. The existing birds mock his efforts, revealing the damaging effects of their close-knit social circle.

Gregor cares for his elderly grandmother, who lives with him. He's also a budding inventor. When she accidentally falls into a pond after her wheelchair rolls away, he conceives of a harness system designed to help her walk again. At…

A sergeant awakens alone, his only companion a large television screen. He finds himself in a place built for ultimate relaxation and peace, intended to be his permanent home.

David Aames enjoys a life of luxury, surrounded by beauty and success. However, his world is shattered when a car accident leaves him severely disfigured, and his growing connection with Sofia is threatened. The accident marks the start of a…

*Artists and Orphans: A True Drama*, a 2001 documentary film by Lianne Klapper McNally, follows a group of American artists as they travel to Georgia for an art festival. There, they dedicate themselves to providing humanitarian aid for a community…

This is the true story of the enduring love between novelist Iris Murdoch and her husband John Bayley, following their relationship from their time as students to her struggle with Alzheimer's disease.

A new narcotics officer begins his career partnering with a seasoned detective who harbors secrets.

"Sing!" Is a 2001 American short documentary film directed by Freida Lee Mock. The film explores how young children transform into accomplished singers, focusing on the Los Angeles Children's Chorus. Despite facing significant budget cuts to arts programs, a dedicated…

Three actors and a director stage Chekhov’s *The Bear* on a New York City bus, but are repeatedly disrupted from their performance as the bus is constantly derailed. The passengers on the final bus they end up on become increasingly…

When Elling's mother dies, the 40-year-old, sensitive aspiring poet is committed to a state institution where he encounters Kjell Bjarne, a similarly aged man who is gentle, devoted to women, and a virgin.

Hobbit Frodo Baggins inherits a powerful ring from his uncle Bilbo and is compelled to leave his peaceful life. He must journey to destroy the ring, preventing it from being seized by its dark maker. To protect him, a fellowship…

Bridget Jones, a woman trying to live up to impossible standards, decides to change her life. She starts a diary, vowing to record only the honest truth. Her attractive boss shows interest in her, and she keeps unexpectedly meeting a…

This documentary follows S.K. Thoth, a street performer who blends musical traditions from various cultures and challenges traditional gender roles through his performance.

The O'Dell family farm is facing financial ruin. A unique accountant arrives with several strategies to try and save it.