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Criterion Channel
82
7.6
/56394/
75
/1000/
74
/866/
4.1
/118738/
86
/36/
91
/959/
86
/10/

The Double Life of Véronique (1991)
Véronique is a beautiful young French woman who aspires to be a renowned singer; Weronika lives in Poland, has a similar career goal and looks identical to Véronique, though the two are not related. The film follows both women as they contend with the ups and downs of their individual lives, with Véronique embarking on an unusual romance with Alexandre Fabbri, a puppeteer who may be able to help her with her existential issues.
poster
82
7.8
/22253/
77
/459/
75
/338/
3.9
/19092/
100
/21/
88
/548/
cc age 9+

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947)
In 1900, young widow Lucy Muir learns that her seaside cottage is haunted and forms a unique relationship with the ghost.
poster
82
7.3
/21414/
74
/303/
68
/297/
3.7
/6932/
100
/28/
89
/661/
cc age 10+

Shadowlands (1993)
C.S. Lewis, a world-renowned writer and professor, leads a passionless life until he meets spirited poet Joy Gresham.
poster
Kanopy
77
7.6
/216546/
74
/4019/
73
/3672/
3.5
/83574/
83
/204/
87
/19180/
67
/38/
cc age 11+

Finding Neverland (2004)
During a writing slump, playwright J.M. Barrie meets a widow and her four children, all young boys—who soon become an important part of Barrie’s life and the inspiration that lead him to create his masterpiece. Peter Pan.
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Amazon Prime Video
75
7.1
/7749/
71
/257/
70
/173/
3.5
/4470/
96
/28/
82
/10/
71
/8/
cc age 15+

Becoming Astrid (2018)
When Astrid Lindgren was very young something happened that affected her profoundly, and this combination of both miracle and calamity came to shape her entire life. It was an event that transformed her into one of the most inspiring women of our age and the storyteller a whole world would come to love. This is the story of when a young Astrid, despite the expectations of her time and religious upbringing, decided to break free from society's norms and follow her heart.
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Amazon Prime Video
74
6.6
/1920/
69
/25/
65
/36/
3.3
/1214/
100
/13/
79
/34/

Dreamchild (1985)
Eighty-year-old Alice Hargreaves is about to visit Columbia University to attend a reception in honor of author Lewis Carroll. As a child, Alice had a close friendship with the writer, and their relationship was the creative catalyst for Carroll's most beloved work. However, as Alice reflects on her experiences with the author, she realizes the complexity of their bond has had lasting, deeply felt ramifications.
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Disney Plus
74
7.5
/174782/
75
/6102/
73
/3412/
3.5
/134096/
79
/262/
84
/3873/
65
/46/
cc age 13+

Saving Mr. Banks (2013)
Author P.L. Travers looks back on her childhood while reluctantly meeting with Walt Disney, who seeks to adapt her Mary Poppins books for the big screen.
poster
73
7.1
/344176/
74
/17826/
66
/4400/
3.5
/995514/
85
/204/
79
/32405/
66
/39/
cc age 8+

Elf (2003)
When young Buddy falls into Santa's gift sack on Christmas Eve, he's transported back to the North Pole and raised as a toy-making elf by Santa's helpers. But as he grows into adulthood, he can't shake the nagging feeling that he doesn't belong. Buddy vows to visit Manhattan and find his real dad, a workaholic.
poster
Peacock Premium
70
6.3
/39081/
65
/1750/
66
/552/
3.0
/125764/
88
/231/
89
/419/
72
/46/
cc age 16+

Bros (2022)
Two emotionally unavailable men attempt a relationship.
poster
68
6.7
/243004/
70
/6648/
66
/3516/
3.5
/330133/
69
/88/
73
/14225/
58
/19/
cc age 10+

You've Got Mail (1998)
Book superstore magnate Joe Fox and independent book shop owner Kathleen Kelly fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet—both blissfully unaware that he's trying to put her out of business.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
67
7.0
/33617/
71
/765/
66
/525/
3.4
/17112/
68
/130/
69
/6831/
57
/29/
cc age 12+

Miss Potter (2006)
Beatrix Potter, the author of the beloved children's book "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", struggles for love, happiness and success.
poster
66
6.6
/16594/
65
/244/
60
/221/
3.3
/3547/
67
/140/
64
/496/
67
/38/

The Door in the Floor (2004)
The lives of Ted and Marion Cole are thrown into disarray when their two adolescent sons die in a car wreck. Marion withdraws from Ted and Ruth, the couple's daughter. Ted, a well-known writer, hires as his assistant a student named Eddie, who looks oddly similar to one of the Coles' dead sons. The couple separate, and Marion begins an affair with Eddie, while Ted has a dalliance with his neighbor Evelyn.
poster
Hoopla
66
7.1
/36694/
73
/824/
68
/468/
3.3
/18962/
64
/132/
72
/1212/
56
/27/
cc age 13+

Adam (2009)
Adam, a lonely man with Asperger's Syndrome, develops a relationship with his upstairs neighbor, Beth.
poster
65
7.1
/31409/
75
/1811/
70
/871/
3.4
/26339/
64
/177/
71
/168/
54
/28/
cc age 10+

Goodbye Christopher Robin (2017)
The behind the scenes story of the life of A.A. Milne and the creation of the Winnie the Pooh stories inspired by his son Christopher Robin.
poster
71
64
6.4
/4848/
65
/151/
66
/128/
3.5
/6192/
85
/13/
76
/43/

Artists and Models (1955)
A struggling painter begins taking inspiration from the dreams of his friend and roommate, a comic book fan who narrates an adventure story while he sleeps, but unbeknownst to the latter, the artist of his favorite comic book lives in the same building as they do with the model for her drawings.
poster
62
7.0
/178083/
73
/4539/
74
/4451/
3.5
/374372/
36
/143/
50
/2044/
48
/41/
cc age 14+

One Day (2011)
A romantic comedy centered on Dexter and Emma, who first meet during their graduation in 1988 and proceed to keep in touch regularly. The film follows what they do on July 15 annually, usually doing something together.
poster
62
7.0
/3261/
68
/67/
66
/44/
3.5
/2180/
44
/9/
85
/157/

Closet Land (1991)
A young writer is interrogated by a sadistic secret policeman. She is accused of embedding political messages in her children's stories. The entire movie takes place in one room, with only the two actors. The movie is set in an unidentified, modern police state.
poster
Starz Roku Premium Channel
65
59
6.1
/3361/
63
/186/
65
/80/
3.4
/8996/
66
/29/
80
/51/
52
/11/
cc age 15+

A Mouthful of Air (2021)
Julie is a new mom and children's book author, who escapes into the bright Crayola-colored world of her creation in order to leave behind the darkness caused by her post-partum depression.
poster
59
6.1
/769/
53
/11/
48
/11/
3.3
/804/
33
/82/

Such Good Friends (1971)
Julie Messinger, a repressed woman, grapples with her hidden passions when a routine hospital visit for her husband, Richard, spirals into chaos. As secrets unravel, her quest for authenticity clashes with societal expectations.
poster
79
57
7.7
/2639/
80
/61/
75
/45/
3.8
/1210/
90
/123/

Always - Sunset on Third Street (2005)
Teenage Mutsuko comes to Tokyo for work but ends up at a repair shop. She befriends the owner's family. Neighbors Hiromi, writer Chagawa with admirer Junnosuke strive alongside them in postwar Tokyo's evolution.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
57
6.6
/7371/
62
/119/
63
/104/
3.2
/1093/
40
/45/
64
/866/
50
/19/

Dedication (2007)
A modern love story in which a misanthropic, emotionally complex author of a hit children's book is forced to team with a beautiful illustrator after his best friend and collaborator passes away. As Henry struggles with letting go of the ghosts of love and life, he discovers that sometimes you have to take a gamble at life to find love.
poster
Kanopy
61
55
6.1
/5451/
64
/315/
58
/99/
3.0
/2910/
79
/24/
49
/15/

The Child in Time (2018)
A successful writer of children's books, Stephen Lewis is confronted with the unthinkable—he loses his only child, four-year-old Kate, in a supermarket. In one horrifying moment that replays itself over the years that follow, Stephen realises his daughter is gone. Kate's absence sets Stephen and his wife on diverging paths as both struggle with an all-consuming grief.
poster
The Roku Channel
51
6.1
/1106/
53
/9/
49
/16/
44
/48/
53
/36/
51
/22/

Lucía, Lucía (2003)
Lucia, an children's book author, tells the story of her husband's disappearance. One day on their way to Brazil he just disappears. She goes to the police, gets a ransom note, and makes friends with the old dude downstairs and the young dude upstairs as she tries to find him. Things take a bit of a twist as she realized the kidnapping may not be as simple as it seems on the surface.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
51
6.1
/1379/
58
/43/
54
/17/
3.1
/1302/
31
/16/
64
/17/
29
/6/
cc age 13+

Welcome to Happiness (2016)
There's a magical door in Woody's closet that allows those who go through it to erase mistakes from their past. When he finds out where it goes, his life will be changed forever.
poster
66
51
6.6
/2359/
70
/158/
66
/116/
3.2
/2068/

Text for You (2016)
Sports writer Mark is baffled when he receives romantic text messages on his cell phone. What he does not know: His new number once belonged to the deceased boyfriend of Clara, who continues to send text messages in order to cope with the loss. When Mark's girlfriend discovers the texts, she is understandably upset. Along with his best friend David, Mark sets out to find the mysterious writer.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
49
5.8
/15726/
61
/679/
56
/306/
3.0
/9111/
34
/32/
35
/265/
31
/14/

A Fantastic Fear of Everything (2012)
Jack is a children's author turned crime novelist whose detailed research into the lives of Victorian serial killers has turned him into a paranoid wreck, persecuted by the irrational fear of being murdered. When Jack is thrown a life-line by his long-suffering agent and a mysterious Hollywood executive takes a sudden and inexplicable interest in his script, what should be his big break rapidly turns into his big breakdown, as Jack is forced to confront his worst demons; among them his love life, his laundry and the origin of all fear.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
58
47
6.6
/2925/
69
/187/
68
/211/
2.7
/2056/
33
/6/
58
/24/
cc age 12+

Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story (2011)
A look at J.K. Rowling from her humble beginnings as an imaginative young girl and awkward teenager, to the loss of her mother and the genesis of the Harry Potter book series.
poster
Hoopla
55
46
6.5
/7127/
65
/187/
63
/136/
3.1
/1000/
14
/7/
65
/433/

Neverwas (2005)
Zach Riley is a psychiatrist, who leaves a job at a prestigious university, to take up a job at the privately run mental institution, Millwood. What he doesn't reveal at the time of his appointment is that this was the very place where his novelist father, T.L. Pierson, spent many years of his life.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
46
39
5.4
/4602/
53
/137/
49
/63/
2.9
/1326/
38
/37/
31
/92/
40
/13/

Ceremony (2010)
Sam Davis convinces his former best friend to spend a weekend with him to rekindle their friendship at an elegant beachside estate owned by a famous documentary filmmaker. However, it soon becomes clear that Sam is secretly infatuated with his ex, Zoe, who is now the filmmaker’s fiancée, and that his true intention is to thwart their impending nuptials. As Sam’s plan begins to unravel, he is forced to realize how complicated love and friendship can be.
poster
62
38
6.1
/1614/
70
/134/
67
/39/
2.5
/1199/

Christmas at Dollywood (2019)
Event planner Rachel lands her biggest job yet – Dollywood's 30th Smoky Mountain Christmas celebration, where she’s teamed with operations director Luke to plan an event as glamorous as Dolly Parton herself. Sparks fly, but it takes matchmaking by Dolly to help them find their way.
poster
63
35
6.6
/1802/
68
/46/
64
/36/
3.2
/692/
54
/37/

Enid (2009)
A poignant biography of one of the most successful and wildly-read writers of the 20th century. Her stories enthralled children everywhere but her personal struggles often proved too much.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
54
34
5.7
/1672/
51
/32/
56
/34/
3.1
/1469/
43
/171/

Straight On Till Morning (1972)
Brenda, a timid, withdrawn woman, meets Peter, a man she believes is finally the love of her life. However, little does Brenda know that Peter is a vicious serial killer.
poster
Hoopla
64
33
6.7
/1936/
71
/246/
57
/51/
3.1
/379/
65
/4/

Love Always, Santa (2016)
After losing her husband Bradley three years ago on Christmas Day, Celia Banks never thought she’d fall in love again. Now, her entire world revolves around taking care of her daughter, Lilly. Lilly writes a letter to Santa with one wish – for her mommy to be happy and find love again.
poster
70
32
6.6
/1087/
61
/12/
62
/19/
3.3
/482/
94
/49/
76
/9/

The Dark Angel (1935)
Kitty Vane, Alan Trent, and Gerald Shannon have been inseparable friends since childhood. Kitty has always known she would marry one of them, but has waited until the beginning of World War I before finally choosing Alan. Gerald graciously gives them his blessing. Then, Gerald and Alan go to war. Angered over a misunderstanding involving Alan and Kitty, Gerald sends Alan on a dangerous mission that will change all their lives forever.
poster
Hoopla
63
30
6.6
/1108/
69
/95/
64
/17/
3.0
/586/
57

A Kismet Christmas (2022)
Sarah is a children’s book author who returns to her hometown, where she reconnects with her family and Travis, her teenage crush. She soon discovers that a long-held family legend might actually be true.
poster
Hoopla
59
23
6.3
/1060/
63
/88/
52
/29/
2.9
/434/

Autumn in the City (2022)
Piper Grant moves to New York for a fresh start and to find her career passion. As she bounces between different exciting temp jobs that take her all over the city, she meets Austin Edwards, an aspiring writer. While Piper’s sunny optimism is at odds with Austin’s jaded personality, the magic of the autumn season soon brings them closer together. When Piper realizes her true passion is illustration, they decide to team up on a children’s book project, and in the process, they discover the thing they’re really searching for might be each other.
poster
Hoopla
61
23
6.0
/773/
65
/77/
60
/30/
3.0
/397/

Six Degrees of Santa (2022)
Christmas enthusiast Steph, has created a program, Six Degrees of Santa. When Steph's own gift lands in the hands of a leading internet entrepreneur, Jason, he's convinced that the original Santa might be his soul mate.
poster
fuboTV
64
23
6.7
/1512/
69
/91/
59
/34/
3.0
/284/
67
/3/

The Christmas Shepherd (2014)
Sally Brown, a successful children's book author and Army widow loses her late husband's German Shepherd, Buddy, only to later find him adopted by a new family - single father Mark Green and his teenage daughter Emma. Each finds a sense of Christmas spirit as they struggle to decide with whom the dog really belongs.
poster
47
22
4.5
/537/
49
/20/
52
/27/
42
/54/

Dorothy and the Witches of Oz (2012)
Children's author Dorothy Gale makes a decent living continuing her grandfather's series of Oz books. When a new agent enters the scene, Dorothy moves to New York city. In the midst of a major business deal for her books, Dorothy discovers that her books are not based on her imagination, but on repressed memories. While Dorothy struggles with the revelation, she is forced to confront The Wicked Witch of the West, who has descended upon the Big Apple, determined to settle an old score.
poster
The Roku Channel
52
22
6.2
/1075/
69
/98/
62
/25/
15
/10/

At Home in Mitford (2017)
With a case of writer’s block, a children’s author escapes to small town Mitford for a change of scenery. She soon finds the heart and soul of the southern town in a priest as they work together to care for a young boy who’s lost his family. With heartbreak in their pasts, each must find the courage and faith to grab an unexpected chance at true love.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
63
21
6.6
/1202/
65
/84/
65
/29/
3.0
/337/
62
/1/

A Storybook Christmas (2019)
If event planner Celeste Everett is going to save her business and give her niece a happy Christmas season, she is going to need help. When the nanny she hires turns out to be a man, Celeste surprisingly realizes she may have also found Christmas love for herself.
poster
73
21
7.9
/514/
73
/28/
73
/26/
3.5
/318/

J.K. Rowling: A Year in the Life (2007)
A look into the life of J.K. Rowling in the year leading to her finishing her final harry potter book.
poster
Kanopy
78
20
7.9
/414/
74
/15/
80
/9/
3.9
/1093/
80
/7/

Tell Them Anything You Want: A Portrait of Maurice Sendak (2009)
A loving look at one of the most cherished and controversial figures in children's literature, Maurice Sendak. In this deeply moving tribute, spend time with the man who spoke to children through his stories and illustrations in a way no one else could.
poster
59
15
6.5
/1170/
68
/7/
60
/10/
3.3
/507/
Popcorn
36
/13/

Lucky Partners (1940)
Two strangers split a sweepstake prize to go on a fake honeymoon with predictable results.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
75
15
7.5
/688/
66
/20/
71
/11/
3.5
/218/
92
/9/

Shadowlands (1985)
A play based on the friendship between CS Lewis and Joy Gresham.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
62
13
6.1
/639/
64
/45/
67
/12/
2.9
/249/

A Cape Cod Christmas (2021)
When a children's author hosts one last Christmas dinner with her disagreeable siblings before they sell the family house, she reunites with her childhood sweetheart who helps her find a way to keep the home she loves so dearly.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
39
10
3.8
/522/
42
/32/
39
/18/
2.5
/542/
29
/4/

Dolls (2019)
A struggling children's book author and his rebellious teenage daughter move into a house they've inherited and find mysterious dolls in the attic. The father and daughter soon learn that the dolls have a sinister - and deadly - past.
poster
Hoopla
64
8
6.2
/26/
34
/15/
97
/2/
66
/15/

Chronicling Narnia: The C.S. Lewis Story (2005)
As author of the revered Narnia chronicles, C.S. Lewis is a literary legend. But the story of how this one-time atheist became an influential voice in modern Christianity is as fascinating as his fantasy world of lions, witches and wardrobes. Initially seen as a failure by friend J.R.R. Tolkien, Lewis's Narnia novels went on to sell millions of copies. This documentary traces the author's spiritual journey and the literary legacy he left behind.


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