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2000 Movies

Take a nostalgic look back at the top movies of 2000, celebrating the films, directors and actors that defined the year and left a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment.

2000 Academy Awards

Gladiator
Written by: David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen
Country: United States of America
Outline: A betrayed Roman general seeks revenge against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.
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Cast Away
Written by: William Broyles Jr.
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Starring: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt, Nick Searcy, Chris Noth, Lari White
Country: United States of America
Outline: A FedEx executive undergoes a physical and emotional transformation after crash landing on a deserted island.
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X-Men
Written by: David Hayter, Tom DeSanto, Bryan Singer
Directed by: Bryan Singer
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, James Marsden, Anna Paquin, Rebecca Romijn, Ray Park
Country: United States of America
Outline: In a world where mutants with extraordinary abilities exist, two factions emerge: the X-Men, who fight for peaceful coexistence, and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, who seek domination. Their conflict escalates into a battle that could determine the future of humanity.
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Meet the Parents
Written by: Greg Glienna, Mary Ruth Clarke
Directed by: Jay Roach
Starring: Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Teri Polo, Blythe Danner, Jon Abrahams
Country: United States of America
Outline: A Chicago male nurse meets his girlfriend's parents before proposing, but her father is an overprotective former CIA agent.
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What Lies Beneath
Written by: Clark Gregg
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Starring: Harrison Ford, Michelle Pfeiffer, Diana Scarwid, James Remar, Miranda Otto
Country: United States of America
Outline: A woman is haunted by a series of disturbing events after her husband's affair.
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The Perfect Storm
Written by: Sebastian Junger, William D. Wittliff
Directed by: Wolfgang Petersen
Starring: George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, John C. Reilly, Diane Lane, John Hawkes
Country: United States of America
Outline: The crew of a fishing boat is caught in one of the most ferocious storms in recorded history.
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What Women Want
Written by: Nancy Meyers, Josh Goldsmith, Cathy Yuspa
Directed by: Nancy Meyers
Starring: Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, Alan Alda, Ashley Johnson
Country: United States of America
Outline: A chauvinistic executive gains the ability to hear what women are thinking.
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Written by: Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman
Directed by: Ron Howard
Starring: Jim Carrey, Taylor Momsen, Jeffrey Tambor, Christine Baranski, Bill Irwin, Molly Shannon
Country: United States of America
Outline: The Grinch, a bitter recluse, plans to ruin Christmas for the Whos of Whoville but finds his heart growing three sizes when he discovers the true meaning of the holiday.
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Memento
Written by: Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano
Country: United States of America
Outline: A man with short-term memory loss uses an elaborate system to track down his wife's killer, leading to a mind-bending narrative that challenges perceptions of time and reality.
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Requiem for a Dream
Written by: Hubert Selby Jr., Darren Aronofsky
Directed by: Darren Aronofsky
Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly
Country: United States of America
Outline: The lives of four individuals spiral out of control as they pursue their dreams of happiness, leading them down a path of addiction and despair.
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Snatch.
Written by: Guy Ritchie
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
Starring: Jason Statham, Brad Pitt, Benicio del Toro
Country: United States of America
Outline: A small-time boxing promoter gets caught up in the world of match-fixing and gambling when he tries to raise money for a local amateur boxing club.
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Amores Perros
Written by: Guillermo Arriaga
Directed by: Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Starring: Emilio Echevarría, Gael García Bernal, Goya Toledo
Country: Mexico
Outline: In Mexico City, three interconnected stories revolve around a car accident that changes the lives of an amateur dog fighter, a supermodel, and a hitman.
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In the Mood for Love
Written by: Wong Kar-Wai
Directed by: Wong Kar-Wai
Starring: Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, Siu Ping-Lam
Country: Hong Kong
Outline: In 1960s Hong Kong, two neighbors form a strong bond after suspecting their spouses of infidelity, leading them to explore their own feelings.
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Hey Ram
Written by: Kamal Haasan
Directed by: Kamal Haasan
Starring: Kamal Haasan, Rani Mukerji, Shah Rukh Khan
Country: India
Outline: Set during the partition of India, a man seeks revenge for the death of his wife, leading him into a complex journey of self-discovery.
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Dancer in the Dark
Written by: Lars von Trier
Directed by: Lars von Trier
Starring: Björk, Catherine Deneuve, David Morse
Country: Denmark
Outline: A Czech immigrant in America is slowly going blind and is determined to save up money to secure an operation for her son.
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Almost Famous
Written by: Cameron Crowe
Directed by: Cameron Crowe
Starring: Patrick Fugit, Kate Hudson, Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Jason Lee
Country: United States of America
Outline: A young journalist follows a rock band on tour in the 1970s, experiencing the highs and lows of the music industry. Along the way, he learns about love, friendship, and the complexities of fame.
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Written by: James Schamus, Wang Hui-Ling, Tsai Kuo Jung
Directed by: Ang Lee
Starring: Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi
Country: Taiwan, Province of China
Outline: In Qing Dynasty China, a warrior gives up her sword to live a peaceful life, but it is stolen, leading to a series of events that change her life.
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Remember the Titans
Written by: Gregory Allen Howard
Directed by: Boaz Yakin
Starring: Denzel Washington, Will Patton, Wood Harris, Ryan Hurst, Donald Faison
Country: United States of America
Outline: Based on a true story, a newly appointed African-American coach and his high school team overcome racial tensions to win the state championship.
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Billy Elliot
Written by: Lee Hall
Directed by: Stephen Daldry
Starring: Jamie Bell, Julie Walters, Gary Lewis
Country: United States of America
Outline: A young boy in a coal mining town discovers a passion for ballet, defying his family's expectations and the town's norms.
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High Fidelity
Written by: Nick Hornby, D.V. DeVincentis, Steve Pink, John Cusack
Directed by: Stephen Frears
Starring: John Cusack, Iben Hjejle, Todd Louiso, Jack Black, Lisa Bonet
Country: United States of America
Outline: A record store owner and compulsive list-maker recounts his top five breakups, including the one in progress.
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