Most Popular Feature Films Released In 2009
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Star Trek
(2009) The brash James T. Kirk tries to live up to his father's legacy with Mr. Spock keeping him in check as a vengeful, time-traveling Romulan creates black holes to destroy the Federation one planet at a time. Dir: J.J. Abrams With: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi 127 mins. |
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Avatar
(2009) A paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home. Dir: James Cameron With: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Sci-Fi 162 mins. |
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The Hangover
(2009) A Las Vegas-set comedy centered around three groomsmen who lose their about-to-be-wed buddy during their drunken misadventures, then must retrace their steps in order to find him. Dir: Todd Phillips With: Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper, Justin Bartha Comedy 100 mins. |
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Inglourious Basterds
(2009) In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a plan to assassinate Nazi leaders by a group of Jewish U.S. soldiers coincides with a theatre owner's vengeful plans for the same. Dir: Quentin Tarantino With: Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Eli Roth Adventure | Drama | War 153 mins. |
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Up
(2009) By tying thousands of balloons to his home, 78-year-old Carl sets out to fulfill his lifelong dream to see the wilds of South America. Russell, a wilderness explorer 70 years younger, inadvertently becomes a stowaway. Dir: Pete Docter, Bob Peterson With: Edward Asner, Jordan Nagai, John Ratzenberger Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Family | Fantasy 96 mins. |
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Sherlock Holmes
(2009) Detective Sherlock Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson engage in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of England. Dir: Guy Ritchie With: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams Action | Adventure | Crime | Mystery | Thriller 128 mins. |
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2012
(2009) An epic adventure about a global cataclysm that brings an end to the world and tells of the heroic struggle of the survivors. Dir: Roland Emmerich With: John Cusack, Thandie Newton, Chiwetel Ejiofor Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi 158 mins. |
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Fast & Furious
(2009) Brian O'Conner, now working for the FBI in LA, teams up with Dominic Toretto to bring down a heroin importer by infiltrating his operation. Dir: Justin Lin With: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller 107 mins. |
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine
(2009) A look at Wolverine's early life, in particular his time with the government squad Weapon and the impact it will have on his later years. Dir: Gavin Hood With: Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Ryan Reynolds Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller 107 mins. |
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G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
(2009) An elite military unit comprised of special operatives known as G.I. Joe, operating out of The Pit, takes on an evil organization led by a notorious arms dealer. Dir: Stephen Sommers With: Dennis Quaid, Channing Tatum, Marlon Wayans Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller 118 mins. |










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