Diverse Stories: 30 Thought-Provoking TV Movies from 2005

Do You Like Hitchcock?

2005 • 93 min

Mystery, Horror, Thriller

A socially awkward film student with a history of secretly watching others starts to suspect that two attractive strangers have plotted a violent crime.

5.2

5.6

Lackawanna Blues

2005 • 95 min

Drama, Music, TV Movie

Set in 1960s Lackawanna, New York, this film follows a young boy whose life is profoundly influenced by the music and people surrounding him in a boarding house. Love and the stories of its residents shape his experiences.

5.7

7.8

13+

Their Eyes Were Watching God

2005 • 113 min

Drama, Romance, TV Movie

Set in the 1920s, this drama follows Janie Crawford, a woman seeking happiness who experiences multiple marriages and questions the societal norms of her community. Adapted from the novel by Zora Neale Hurston.

5.4

6.4

14+

Dance of the Dead

2005 • 59 min

Horror, TV Movie, Science Fiction

In a world after a disaster, seventeen-year-old Peggy lives a sheltered life with her mother and helps run their family restaurant. The arrival of a group of young men at the restaurant, and the attention of one of them towards…

5.5

5.0

17+

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Larva

2005 • 96 min • Budget $1M

Horror, TV Movie, Science Fiction

In Host, Missouri, veterinarian Eli Rudkus is asked by farmer Jacob Long to examine a cow. Eli discovers a strange parasite and sends it for research. He later finds the same parasite in a creek and warns the community at…

5.0

4.3

17+

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Vampire Bats

2005 • 90 min

Horror, Science Fiction, TV Movie

A biology professor uncovers a deadly new species of vampire bats linked to a string of strange deaths. She must race against time to stop the bats from spreading and causing widespread devastation.

4.3

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Mom at Sixteen

2005 • 88 min

TV Movie, Drama

Sixteen-year-old Jacey is pregnant, and her mother insists she keep the pregnancy a secret. Her mother then makes the decision to raise the baby as her own.

6.4

6.6

14+

Supervolcano

2005 • 120 min

Action, Drama, Thriller

Yellowstone is a national park, but it's also home to the world's deadliest volcano. Something is awakening deep beneath the surface. An earthquake creates a fissure, allowing magma to flow through, and other signs of an impending eruption begin to…

6.2

6.6

Lupin the Third: Angel Tactics

2005 • 93 min

Action, Adventure, Animation

Lupin steals a valuable item from the highly secure Area 51. This particular treasure holds a secret that attracts the attention of the "Bloody Angels," a group of formidable women planning to use it for terrorist acts. Inspector Zenigata teams…

6.5

6.7

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Gideon's Daughter

2005 • 105 min

TV Movie, Drama

Bill Nighy and Miranda Richardson star in a story about grief and fame, set against the backdrop of New Labour's election win and the death of Princess Diana. Nighy plays a public relations expert who is forced to reconsider his…

6.2

6.9

14+

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Love's Long Journey

2005 • 88 min

Drama, Romance, Western

Missie's unexpected pregnancy leads her and her husband Willie on a journey west in a covered wagon. Leaving her family's prairie home behind, Missie faces both the excitement of a new life and the sadness of separation. As they establish…

6.9

7.1

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Category 7: The End of the World

2005 • 172 min

Action, Thriller, Adventure

Global warming unleashes a catastrophic superstorm of tornadoes, hurricanes, and electrical storms, threatening unprecedented destruction. Scientist Faith Clavell, storm chaser Tommy Tornado, and FEMA head Judith Carr must confront the storm's heart to prevent disaster. Their courage is the only…

6.1

4.5

Incident On and Off a Mountain Road

2005 • 51 min

Horror, TV Movie

Ellen is driving on a mountain road at night when a distraction causes her to hit a parked car. Seeking assistance, she is attacked by a violent man living off the land and must fight for her survival.

6.1

6.4

17+

A Christmas Tale

2005 • 75 min

Drama, Thriller, TV Movie

Christmas 1985 in Cubelles, Spain. While exploring the woods, five friends stumble upon a shocking sight: a woman dressed as Santa Claus, trapped in a deep, isolated hole.

6.3

6.1

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Confessions of a Sociopathic Social Climber

2005 • 96 min

Comedy, Romance, TV Movie

Katya Livingston, a 28-year-old ambitious ad sales executive, is determined to climb the social ladder in San Francisco, no matter the cost. When tax inspectors begin questioning her financial records, Katya is required to document her spending. She uses this…

4.3

4.7

17+

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The Magic of Ordinary Days

2005 • 120 min

Drama, Romance, TV Movie

During World War II, a young, educated woman who is unexpectedly pregnant is persuaded by her father to marry a solitary farmer. It's an arranged marriage.

7.4

7.5

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Life Is Ruff

2005 • 84 min

TV Movie, Comedy, Family

Calvin Wheeler, a 13-year-old boy with a perfect life except for a missing comic book, is unexpectedly persuaded by his dog-loving owner to get a pet. He ends up with Tyko, a rambunctious stray Labrador/St. Bernard mix from the animal…

5.5

4.9

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Il mio amico Babbo Natale

2005 • 95 min

Family, TV Movie, Fantasy

With only 24 hours, Santa Claus must change the heart of a wealthy, self-centered businessman, guiding him toward kindness and honesty.

5.6

Now You See It...

2005 • 96 min

TV Movie, Comedy, Mystery

A teenager working on a reality TV show encounters a magician whose abilities are genuinely supernatural, inadvertently drawing him into a perilous situation.

5.7

6.1

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The Proud Family Movie

2005 • 95 min

Comedy, Family, Animation

Penny and her family accept an all-expenses-paid vacation that turns sinister when a mad scientist captures them. He holds them captive, demanding that Oscar reveal one of his secret Proud Snacks formulas before allowing them to leave.

5.8

5.4

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Go Figure

2005 • 88 min

TV Movie, Comedy, Drama

Olympic hopeful figure skater Katelin Kingsford seeks training from a renowned Russian coach, Natasha. To earn a place at Natasha's training school, Katelin secures a scholarship to play on the girls' hockey team.

6.0

5.6

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Jenifer

2005 • 58 min

Horror, TV Movie

A detective saves a mute, disfigured woman from a murder attempt and brings her to his home to keep her out of a mental institution. This decision strains his family relationships and quickly becomes an all-consuming obsession.

5.9

6.3

17+

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School of Life

2005 • 111 min

Comedy, Drama, Family

At Fallbrook Middle School, the annual student-elected Teacher of the Year award is a cherished tradition. For the past 43 years, Norman Warner, affectionately known as Stormin' Norman, has won it every time. With his passing, his son Matt Warner,…

6.4

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George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing

2005 • 74 min

Comedy, TV Movie, Documentary

George Carlin's 13th HBO stand-up special captures his signature wit live at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. He skewers contemporary American life with sharp observations on our fixation with shopping and food, proposes a darkly humorous reality TV…

7.4

8.2

17+

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The Girl in the Café

2005 • 94 min

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Lawrence, a solitary older civil servant, develops feelings for Gina, a mysterious young woman. Their connection is challenged when he brings her with him to the G8 Summit in Reykjavik, forcing him to navigate his personal desires alongside his work…

7.0

7.4

14+

A Love to Hide

2005 • 102 min

Drama, TV Movie

Young Sara, a Jewish girl, flees the Nazis after witnessing the brutal murder of her parents and sister. Her family was betrayed by a smuggler during their attempt to reach England. Terrified and alone, she finds refuge with Jean, a…

7.2

8.1

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The Muppets' Wizard of Oz

2005 • 100 min

Family, Comedy, Adventure

Dorothy Gale yearns for a life as a singer, but her aspirations remain out of reach. When a tornado carries her and her dog Toto to the magical land of Oz, Dorothy sets out to find the Wizard – the…

5.2

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The Poseidon Adventure

2005 • 173 min • Budget $14M

Adventure, Thriller, Action

On New Year's Eve, a cruise ship is attacked by terrorists and sinks. A diverse group of survivors, led by a priest and a homeland security agent, must navigate the flooded ship to find a way to escape.

5.2

4.4

Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God

2005 • 105 min

Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Damodar, cursed by his former master Profion, has survived death as an undead being for nearly a century. Driven by a desire for revenge, he seeks a powerful artifact, intending to unleash devastating destruction upon Izmir and the descendants of…

4.7

4.6

Twitches

2005 • 86 min • Budget $20M

Comedy, Drama, Family

Camryn and Alex were twins torn apart at birth. On their 21st birthdays, they unexpectedly reunite and learn they are witches with the ability to protect their home, Coventry, from a growing evil. However, when Camryn chooses to leave Alex…

6.7

5.8

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