Most Popular Feature Films Released In 2006
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The Departed
(2006) An undercover cop and a mole in the police attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston. Dir: Martin Scorsese With: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson Crime | Drama | Thriller 151 mins. |
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The Prestige
(2006) Two stage magicians engage in competitive one-upmanship in an attempt to create the ultimate stage illusion. Dir: Christopher Nolan With: Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller 130 mins. |
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Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
(2006) #1 NASCAR driver Ricky Bobby stays atop the heap thanks to a pact with his best friend and teammate, Cal Naughton, Jr. But when a French Formula One driver, makes his way up the ladder, Ricky Bobby's talent and devotion are put to the test. Dir: Adam McKay With: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen Action | Comedy | Sport 108 mins. |
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300
(2006) King Leonidas of Sparta and a force of 300 men fight the Persians at Thermopylae in 480 B.C. Dir: Zack Snyder With: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham Action | Fantasy | War 117 mins. |
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Pan's Labyrinth
(2006) In the falangist Spain of 1944, the bookish young stepdaughter of a sadistic army officer escapes into an eerie but captivating fantasy world. Dir: Guillermo del Toro With: Ivana Baquero, Ariadna Gil, Sergi López Drama | Fantasy | War 118 mins. |
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The Devil Wears Prada
(2006) A smart but sensible new graduate lands a job as an assistant to Miranda Priestly, the demanding editor-in-chief of a high fashion magazine. Dir: David Frankel With: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Adrian Grenier Comedy | Drama | Romance 109 mins. |
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Casino Royale
(2006) Armed with a licence to kill, Secret Agent James Bond sets out on his first mission as 007 and must defeat a weapons dealer in a high stakes game of poker at Casino Royale, but things are not what they seem. Dir: Martin Campbell With: Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Judi Dench Action | Adventure | Thriller 144 mins. |
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X-Men: The Last Stand
(2006) When a cure is found to treat mutations, lines are drawn amongst the X-Men, led by Professor Charles Xavier, and the Brotherhood, a band of powerful mutants organized under Xavier's former ally, Magneto. Dir: Brett Ratner With: Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller 104 mins. |
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Rocky Balboa
(2006) Thirty years after the ring of the first bell, Rocky Balboa comes out of retirement and dons his gloves for his final fight; against the reigning heavyweight champ Mason 'The Line' Dixon. Dir: Sylvester Stallone With: Sylvester Stallone, Antonio Tarver, Milo Ventimiglia Drama | Sport 102 mins. |
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Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
(2006) Kazakh TV talking head Borat is dispatched to the United States to report on the greatest country in the world. With a documentary crew in tow, Borat becomes more interested in locating and marrying Pamela Anderson. Dir: Larry Charles With: Sacha Baron Cohen, Ken Davitian, Luenell Comedy 84 mins. |