Determination Movies, Determination List Movies

Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken 1991

7.1 /10

A runaway orphan, young Sonora, persists in a menial job mucking stables in Doc Carver's travelling stunt show. Her great wish is to become a death-defying "diving girl," but Doc refuses her pleas. Undaunted, Sonora's gutsy resolve finally convinces him to give her a break. On the brink of stardom, however, a cruel twist of fate threatens to destroy her dream.

Run Time: 88 Min . MMPA: 8 . Release: May 24, 1991

Director: Director: Steve Miner,

Stars: Gabrielle Anwar, Cliff Robertson, Michael Schoeffling, Dylan Kussman, Kathleen York,

Working Girl 1988

6.8 /10

Tess McGill is an ambitious secretary with a unique approach for climbing the ladder to success. When her classy, but villainous boss breaks a leg skiing, Tess takes over her office, her apartment and even her wardrobe. She creates a deal with a handsome investment banker that will either take her to the top, or finish her off for good.

Run Time: 114 Min . MMPA: 16 . Release: Dec 20, 1988

Director: Director: Mike Nichols,

Stars: Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver, Alec Baldwin, Joan Cusack,

Lifeforce 1985

6.1 /10

A space shuttle mission investigating Halley's Comet brings back a malevolent race of space vampires who transform most of London's population into zombies. The only survivor of the expedition and British authorities attempt to capture a mysterious but beautiful alien woman who appears responsible.

Run Time: 102 Min . MMPA: 17 . Release: Jun 21, 1985

Director: Director: Tobe Hooper,

Stars: Steve Railsback, Peter Firth, Frank Finlay, Mathilda May, Patrick Stewart,

Double Jeopardy 1999

6.5 /10

Framed for the murder of her husband, Libby Parsons survives the long years in prison with two burning desires sustaining her -- finding her son and solving the mystery that destroyed her once-happy life. Standing between her and her quest; however, is her parole officer, Travis Lehman. Libby poses a challenge to the cynical officer, one that forces him to face up to his own failings while pitting him against his superiors and law enforcement colleagues.

Run Time: 105 Min . MMPA: 17 . Release: Sep 24, 1999

Director: Director: Bruce Beresford,

Stars: Ashley Judd, Tommy Lee Jones, Bruce Greenwood, Annabeth Gish, Benjamin Weir,

Water for Elephants 2011

6.9 /10

In this captivating Depression-era melodrama, impetuous veterinary student Jacob Jankowski joins a celebrated circus as an animal caretaker but faces a wrenching dilemma when he's transfixed by angelic married performer Marlena.

Run Time: 122 Min . MMPA: 14 . Release: Apr 15, 2011

Director: Director: Francis Lawrence,

Stars: Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, Christoph Waltz, Paul Schneider, Jim Norton,

Kramer vs. Kramer 1979

7.8 /10

Ted Kramer is a career man for whom his work comes before his family. His wife Joanna cannot take this anymore, so she decides to leave him. Ted is now faced with the tasks of housekeeping and taking care of himself and their young son Billy.

Run Time: 105 Min . MMPA: 13 . Release: Dec 07, 1979

Director: Director: Robert Benton,

Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander, Justin Henry, Howard Duff,

The Finest Hours 2016

6.7 /10

The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952.

Run Time: 117 Min . MMPA: 12 . Release: Jan 27, 2016

Director: Director: Craig Gillespie,

Stars: Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster, Eric Bana, Holliday Grainger,

Prey 2022

7.2 /10

In the Comanche Nation in 1717, a fierce and highly skilled warrior named Naru learns the prey she is stalking is a highly evolved alien with a technologically advanced arsenal.

Run Time: 100 Min . MMPA: 16 . Release: Aug 02, 2022

Director: Director: Dan Trachtenberg,

Stars: Amber Midthunder, Dakota Beavers, Dane DiLiegro, Stormee Kipp, Michelle Thrush,

October Sky 1999

7.8 /10

Based on the true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes, and eventually became a NASA scientist.

Run Time: 108 Min . MMPA: 10 . Release: Feb 19, 1999

Director: Director: Joe Johnston,

Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen, William Lee Scott, Chad Lindberg,

Katie Says Goodbye 2018

6.6 /10

A kindhearted seventeen-year-old in the American Southwest turns to prostitution to fulfill her dream of a new life in San Francisco.

Run Time: 88 Min . MMPA: 15 . Release: Mar 08, 2018

Director: Director: Wayne Roberts,

Stars: Olivia Cooke, Mireille Enos, Christopher Abbott, Jim Belushi, Mary Steenburgen,

Save the Cinema 2022

6.6 /10

The true story of Liz Evans, a hairdresser and leader of a youth theatre in Carmarthen, Wales, who began a campaign in 1993 to save the Lyric theatre from closure. Alongside then Mayor of Carmarthen Richard Goodridge, they enlisted the help of Steven Spielberg, securing a special premiere of Jurassic Park.

Run Time: 109 Min . MMPA: 12 . Release: Jan 14, 2022

Director: Director: Sara Sugarman,

Stars: Samantha Morton, Tom Felton, Jonathan Pryce, Owain Yeoman, Susan Wokoma,