Movies About Careers For Students

From Francis Ford Coppola, starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Diane Keaton
Rated R

The Godfather is a crime drama that follows the Corleone family, a powerful and influential mafia family in New York City. At the center of the story is Don Vito Corleone, the family patriarch, and his three sons, Michael, Santino, and Fredo. The movie follows the family as they navigate their way through the criminal underworld of New York, dealing with rival families and the police. The story culminates in a climactic battle between the Corleone's and their enemies, with Michael emerging as the new Godfather. The film is regarded as one of the greatest films of all time and has given rise to numerous sequels and other media. Along with its acclaimed story and powerful performances, the movie is remembered for its iconic soundtrack and its visual style, which set the standard for many of today's gangster movies.

From Sidney Lumet, starring Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Martin Balsam, John Fiedler
Rated Approved

12 Angry Men is a 1957 American courtroom drama film directed by Sidney Lumet. The film follows a jury of twelve men as they deliberate the guilt of an 18-year-old defendant accused of murdering his father. Initially, the jury has a nearly unanimous decision of guilty, but one juror (Henry Fonda) casts a lone vote of not guilty, thus convincing the others to carefully consider the evidence. Over the course of the movie, the jurors gradually shift their opinions of the defendant as they each bring their personal experiences and perspectives to bear on the case. Eventually, they reach a unanimous decision of not guilty. The film is an examination of theAmerican criminal justice system and a commentary on the moral and ethical responsibilities of a jury.

From Frank Capra, starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell
Rated PG

It's a Wonderful Life is a classic holiday movie directed by Frank Capra, starring James Stewart. The film follows George Bailey, a man who has dedicated his life to helping others in his small town of Bedford Falls. When he reaches a point of despair and considers suicide, an angel named Clarence intervenes, showing George what life would have been like if he had never been born. Through this journey, George regains his appreciation for life and the people around him, learning that life is truly "wonderful."

From Orson Welles, starring Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Dorothy Comingore, Agnes Moorehead
Rated PG

Citizen Kane is a 1941 American drama film starring, written, produced, and directed by Orson Welles. The story centers on the life and legacy of Charles Foster Kane (Welles), a fictional newspaper magnate, following his death. Drawing upon themes of power, corruption, and wealth, Citizen Kane is widely considered one of the greatest films of all time and is particularly praised for its cinematography, music, and narrative structure. The film follows Kane's journey from his childhood to his eventual rise and fall as a powerful businessman, and his eventual death, as reporters investigate his mysterious last word: "Rosebud." Throughout the film, numerous flashbacks, spanning from Kane's birth to his death, are revealed in order to provide insight into his complex character.

From Charles Ferguson, starring Matt Damon, Gylfi Zoega, Andri Snær Magnason, Sigridur Benediktsdottir
Rated PG-13

Inside Job is an Academy Award-winning documentary on the 2008 financial crisis directed by Charles Ferguson. It examines the causes of the crisis, the role of financial institutions, regulators, and government officials in creating the bubble, and the long-term effects on the global economy. The film traces the crisis from its roots in the 1970s to its devastating effects on the housing market, banking sector, and employment in the late 2000s. It features interviews with key players in the crisis, including Alan Greenspan, former Chairman of the Federal Reserve, and Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner. Inside Job provides a comprehensive and in-depth overview of the events leading up to and following the 2008 financial crisis, and is a must-watch for anyone interested in understanding how and why it occurred.

From Directors: Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Mervyn LeRoy, Norman Taurog, Richard Thorpe, King Vidor, starring Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr
Rated PG

The Wizard of Oz is a beloved classic musical fantasy film directed by Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Mervyn LeRoy, Norman Taurog, Richard Thorpe, and King Vidor. It is based on the 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum and follows Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) as she is swept away by a tornado to the magical Land of Oz. Accompanied by her beloved dog Toto, Dorothy embarks on a journey to the Emerald City to ask the Wizard of Oz (Frank Morgan) for help in returning home. Along the way, she meets the Scarecrow (Ray Bolger), Tin Man (Jack Haley), and Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr) and is aided by the Good Witch of the North (Billie Burke). After facing many obstacles and escaping from the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton), Dorothy and her newfound friends eventually reach the Wizard. The Wizard gives each of them what they want and helps Dorothy find her way back home.

From Franklin J. Schaffner, starring George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Stephen Young, Michael Strong
Rated GP

Patton is a biographical war film about U.S. General George S. Patton Jr. during World War II, directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and starring George C. Scott. It follows Patton's career from North Africa to the invasion of Germany and the fall of the Third Reich. The film begins with Patton's participation in the Allied invasion of Italy, followed by his involvement in the Battle of El Alamein in North Africa. He then leads the 7th Army across Sicily and into mainland Italy. Following a controversial decision to force the surrender of German troops during the Battle of the Bulge, Patton leads his troops across the Rhine and into Germany. The film follows Patton's successes, as well as his struggles against the Allied leadership, including British Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, who is portrayed as a rival. It concludes with Patton's death in 1945 and a speech by President Harry S. Truman. The film was a critical and commercial success, winning seven Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor for George C. Scott, and Best Director for Franklin J. Schaffner.

From David Fincher, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Rooney Mara
Rated PG-13

The Social Network is a 2010 American biographical drama film directed by David Fincher. It chronicles the rise of Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) and the founding of the social networking website Facebook. The film follows the story of the creation of Facebook and the subsequent lawsuits by the Winkelvoss twins and Eduardo Saverin, who accused Zuckerberg of stealing their ideas and business opportunities. Through flashbacks, the film details the events that led up to the founding of Facebook, and the legal battles that ensued. The Social Network was a critical and commercial success, and won three Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It is considered to be one of the most influential films of the 21st century, and is an important example of how technology has changed the way we interact with each other.

From Megumi Sasaki, starring Paula Antebi, Will Barnet, Robert Barry, Lynda Benglis
Rated Not Rated

Herb & Dorothy is a 2008 documentary film that follows the lives of Herb and Dorothy Vogel, an unassuming married couple from New York City. After Herb receives a promotion at work, the two use the money to begin collecting contemporary art. Despite their modest incomes, the couple manage to build one of the most important art collections in history, consisting of over 4,000 pieces, most of which were acquired for under $500 each. Through interviews with the couple, as well as with friends, fellow collectors, and artists, the film explores the Vogels’ passion for art, their unwavering commitment to the artists, and their remarkable generosity.

From John Landis, starring Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche
Rated R

Trading Places is a 1983 American comedy film directed by John Landis and starring Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, and Jamie Lee Curtis. The film tells the story of two wealthy brothers, Randolph (Ralph Bellamy) and Mortimer Duke (Don Ameche) who manipulate the futures market for their own gain. When one of the brothers bets that he can make a homeless street hustler named Billy Ray Valentine (Eddie Murphy) into a successful businessman and the other that he can take a successful businessman named Louis Winthorpe III (Dan Aykroyd) and turn him into a homeless person, they set into motion a wild series of events involving a group of gamblers, a beautiful woman (Jamie Lee Curtis), a criminal mastermind (Denholm Elliott), and a team of street hustlers. In the end, Louis and Billy Ray outsmart the Dukes and reclaim their lives.

From John Landis, starring John Belushi, Karen Allen, Tom Hulce, Stephen Furst
Rated R

From Jason Reitman, starring George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick, Jason Bateman
Rated R

From Martin Ritt, starring Sally Field, Beau Bridges, Ron Leibman, Pat Hingle
Rated PG

From Oliver Stone, starring Charlie Sheen, Michael Douglas, Tamara Tunie, Franklin Cover
Rated R

From Clint Eastwood, starring Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Tony Kgoroge, Patrick Mofokeng
Rated PG-13

From Norman Jewison, starring Cher, Nicolas Cage, Olympia Dukakis, Danny Aiello
Rated PG

From Alex Cox, starring Harry Dean Stanton, Emilio Estevez, Tracey Walter, Olivia Barash
Rated R

From Paul Brickman, starring Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantoliano, Richard Masur
Rated R

From Robert Zemeckis, starring Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Steve Valentine
Rated PG

From Mike Nichols, starring Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver, Alec Baldwin
Rated R

From Herbert Ross, starring Michael J. Fox, Helen Slater, Richard Jordan, Margaret Whitton
Rated PG-13

From Ron Howard, starring Michael Keaton, Gedde Watanabe, George Wendt, Mimi Rogers
Rated PG-13