Movies About Black Holes

From Christopher Nolan, starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Mackenzie Foy
Rated PG-13

Interstellar is a 2014 science fiction film directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, and Jessica Chastain. Set in a dystopian future, Earth has been devastated by a series of global crop-failures and dust storms, leaving the human race on the brink of extinction. To save humanity, a team of astronauts is sent through a wormhole to find a new home for humanity in another galaxy. With the help of an advanced artificial intelligence, the team discovers a vast array of planets and life forms, while also struggling against the physical and psychological consequences of time and space-travel. Throughout their interstellar journey, they must work together to determine if and how humanity can survive in this brave new universe.

From James Gunn, starring Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana
Rated PG-13

"Guardians of the Galaxy" is an action-packed, sci-fi superhero film directed by James Gunn. It follows a ragtag group of intergalactic criminals who team up to save the universe from a powerful villain. The unlikely heroes are led by Peter Quill, a brash adventurer who steals a mysterious orb coveted by Ronan, a nefarious villain with ambitions that threaten the entire universe. To defeat him, Quill must join forces with a ragtag group of misfits, including a gun-toting raccoon, a deadly assassin, a tree-like humanoid, and a revenge-driven warrior. Together, they must keep the orb away from Ronan and prevent him from unleashing its power. Along the way, they come to understand the true meaning of friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice. The Guardians of the Galaxy must use their newfound powers and courage to protect the galaxy from evil.

From J.J. Abrams, starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Leonard Nimoy
Rated PG-13

Star Trek (2009) is an action-packed film directed by J.J. Abrams. The story follows James T. Kirk (Chris Pine), a rebellious young man with a talent for getting into trouble, and Spock (Zachary Quinto), a Vulcan with a logical and emotionless demeanor. After being assigned to the Starship Enterprise, a legendary space exploration vessel, the duo join forces with the rest of the crew--including Dr. McCoy (Karl Urban), Uhura (Zoe Saldana), Sulu (John Cho), Chekov (Anton Yelchin), and Captain Pike (Bruce Greenwood) --to save the galaxy from the vengeful Romulan, Nero (Eric Bana). Together, the crew must use their unique skills to overcome their differences and complete a daring mission to save the universe. With exciting special effects and a gripping storyline, Star Trek is an exhilarating journey into the unknown.

From Directors: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, starring Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett
Rated PG

The Lego Movie is a 2014 computer-animated adventure-comedy film directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. The film follows Emmet Brickowski, an ordinary Lego minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the Lego universe. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously unprepared. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters, each with their own special skills, and must learn to use them to solve various puzzles and challenges. With the power of creativity and imagination, Emmet and his friends ultimately save the day and the Lego universe.

From James Marsh, starring Eddie Redmayne, Felicity Jones, Tom Prior, Sophie Perry
Rated PG-13

The Theory of Everything is a biographical romantic drama film about the life of physicist Stephen Hawking, directed by James Marsh. The film follows Stephen Hawking, a brilliant Cambridge student as he strives to make a name for himself in the scientific world. Despite being diagnosed with motor neuron disease, Hawking is determined to continue his groundbreaking research. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with Jane Wilde, a fellow student, and the two experience a passionate romance as they traverse the unknowns of Hawking's illness and their relationship. The film follows Hawking's extraordinary accomplishments in spite of his debilitating health, as well as the challenges of the marriage and their subsequent divorce. In the end, Hawking's life, though marked by his disease, is a story of courage, resilience, and love.

From Dean Parisot, starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub
Rated PG

From Errol Morris, starring Stephen Hawking, Isobel Hawking, Janet Humphrey, Mary Hawking
Rated G

From Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emma Thompson, Martin Short, Roscoe Lee Browne
Rated PG

From Goran Dukic, starring Patrick Fugit, Shea Whigham, Tom Waits, Will Arnett
Rated R

From Zack Snyder, starring Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon, Diane Lane
Rated PG-13

From Rob Minkoff, starring Ty Burrell, Max Charles, Stephen Colbert, Leslie Mann
Rated PG

From Alan Taylor, starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård
Rated PG-13

From Paul W.S. Anderson, starring Laurence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, Joely Richardson
Rated R

From Robert Wise, starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan
Rated G

From Jon Favreau, starring Josh Hutcherson, Jonah Bobo, Dax Shepard, Tim Robbins
Rated PG

From David Twohy, starring Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Crouse, Richard Schiff, Shane
Rated PG-13

From Barry Levinson, starring Dustin Hoffman, Sharon Stone, Samuel L. Jackson, Peter Coyote
Rated PG-13

From Terry Gilliam, starring Christoph Waltz, Lucas Hedges, Mélanie Thierry, David Thewlis
Rated R

From Gary Nelson, starring Maximilian Schell, Anthony Perkins, Robert Forster, Joseph Bottoms
Rated PG

From Chris Roberts, starring Freddie Prinze Jr., Matthew Lillard, Saffron Burrows, Tchéky Karyo
Rated PG-13