Most Popular Feature Films Released In 2000
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Gladiator
(2000) When a Roman general is betrayed and his family murdered by an emperor's corrupt son, he comes to Rome as a gladiator to seek revenge. Dir: Ridley Scott With: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen Action | Drama 155 mins. |
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American Psycho
(2000) A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuitous fantasies. Dir: Mary Harron With: Christian Bale, Justin Theroux, Josh Lucas Drama | Horror 102 mins. |
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Snatch.
(2000) Unscrupulous boxing promoters, violent bookmakers, a Russian gangster, incompetent amateur robbers, and supposedly Jewish jewelers fight to track down a priceless stolen diamond. Dir: Guy Ritchie With: Jason Statham, Brad Pitt, Benicio Del Toro Comedy | Crime 104 mins. |
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Requiem for a Dream
(2000) The drug-induced utopias of four Coney Island people are shattered when their addictions become stronger. Dir: Darren Aronofsky With: Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly Drama 102 mins. |
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Memento
(2000) A man creates a strange system to help him remember things; so he can hunt for the murderer of his wife without his short-term memory loss being an obstacle. Dir: Christopher Nolan With: Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano Mystery | Thriller 113 mins. |
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The Replacements
(2000) During a pro football strike, the owners hire substitute players. Dir: Howard Deutch With: Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, Brooke Langton Comedy | Sport 118 mins. |
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The Patriot
(2000) Peaceful farmer Benjamin Martin is driven to lead the Colonial Militia during the American Revolution when a sadistic British officer murders his son. Dir: Roland Emmerich With: Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson Action | Drama | History | War 165 mins. |
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X-Men
(2000) Two mutants come to a private academy for their kind whose resident superhero team must oppose a terrorist organization with similar powers. Dir: Bryan Singer With: Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi 104 mins. |
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Cast Away
(2000) A FedEx executive must transform himself physically and emotionally to survive a crash landing on a deserted island. Dir: Robert Zemeckis With: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt, Paul Sanchez Adventure | Drama 143 mins. |
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Coyote Ugly
(2000) Aspiring songwriter Violet Sanford, after getting a job at a women-run NYC bar that teases its male patrons, comes out of her shell. Dir: David McNally With: Piper Perabo, Adam Garcia, John Goodman Comedy | Drama | Music | Romance 100 mins. |