Movies About Cells

From Stars: Dee Bradley Baker, Zach Tyler Eisen, Mae Whitman, Jack De Sena, starring
Rated TV-Y7-FV

Avatar: The Last Airbender is a 2005 animated fantasy adventure film based on the Nickelodeon animated series of the same name. The film follows the adventures of Aang, a 12-year-old Avatar, who must master all four elements of Air, Water, Earth, and Fire in order to defeat the evil Fire Nation and save the world from destruction. Along the way, he is joined by his friends Katara, Sokka, and their flying bison Appa, as they journey to the four nations in search of a master to teach Aang the ways of the Avatar. Along the way they must face many obstacles including the Fire Nation's relentless pursuit of world domination. In the end, Aang must make the ultimate sacrifice in order to save the world.

From Stars: Justin Roiland, Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke, starring
Rated TV-14

Rick and Morty is an animated sitcom created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon for Cartoon Network's late-night programming block Adult Swim. The series follows the misadventures of cynical mad scientist Rick Sanchez and his good-hearted but fretful grandson Morty Smith, who split their time between domestic family life and inter-dimensional adventures. Rick and Morty also features the voices of Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, and Sarah Chalke. Rick is an eccentric and alcoholic mad scientist, who drags his grandson, Morty, on crazy sci-fi adventures. These escapades often involve Rick's half-baked, self-serving schemes, which frequently backfire and cause trouble for him and his family. Along the way, the family is dragged into the chaos caused by Rick's inventions and inter-dimensional escapades. Through their misadventures, Rick, Morty, and the rest of the Smith family learn to appreciate each other more and grow closer as a result.

From Stars: Jason Ritter, Alex Hirsch, Kristen Schaal, Linda Cardellini, starring
Rated TV-Y7

Gravity Falls is a 2012 Disney Channel animated comedy/mystery series created by Alex Hirsch. The series follows the adventures of 12 year-old twins Dipper and Mabel Pines, who are sent to spend the summer with their great uncle Stan in the fictitious town of Gravity Falls, Oregon. With the help of a mysterious journal, the twins unravel the secrets of Gravity Falls and its strange inhabitants. Along the way, they encounter an array of supernatural creatures, cosmic anomalies, and unexplainable phenomena. As they investigate, they come across a variety of characters, including the town mascot, a government agent, and a talking gnome. The series is full of quirky humor, adventure, and mystery as the twins uncover the secrets of Gravity Falls.

From Stars: John Oliver, David Kaye, Ryan Barger, Noel MacNeal, starring
Rated TV-MA

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is a satirical news program, hosted by British comedian John Oliver and produced by HBO. The show is a mix of comedy, current events, and political satire. It features Oliver discussing stories from the past week, spoofing the news media, and taking a humorous look at the world of politics. The show also features a variety of guests, including comedians, political commentators, and experts. The show’s writing staff is comprised of Oliver’s team from The Daily Show, including David Kaye, Ryan Barger, and Noel MacNeal.

From Stars: Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, Allison Janney, John Spencer, starring
Rated TV-14

The West Wing is an American political drama television series created by Aaron Sorkin that ran for seven seasons from 1999 to 2006. Set primarily in the West Wing of the White House, the series stars Martin Sheen as fictional President Josiah Bartlet, alongside an ensemble cast including Rob Lowe, Allison Janney, and John Spencer. The series follows the inner workings of a fictional American presidential administration, and follows the day-to-day lives of the President and his staff as they tackle a variety of complex political issues. Through its exploration of the characters' personal and professional lives, the show examines how politics and government affect the lives of ordinary people, and how their decisions and actions ripple outwards through society. The series also features numerous guest appearances from real-life political figures, including several former Presidents of the United States.

From Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine, starring
Rated TV-14

Freaks and Geeks is a coming-of-age comedy-drama television series created by Paul Feig and executive-produced by Judd Apatow. Set in the 1980s, it follows an eclectic group of students as they navigate their way through the awkwardness and excitement of high school. The series stars Linda Cardellini (as Lindsay Weir), John Francis Daley (as Sam Weir), James Franco (as Daniel Desario), and Samm Levine (as Neal Schweiber). It also features Martin Starr, Seth Rogen, Jason Segel, and Busy Philipps in supporting roles. The series follows the lives of the Weir siblings, Lindsay and Sam, as they try to fit in with two distinct cliques in their high school: the Freaks, a group of slacker stoners and musicians, and the Geeks, a group of smart and academically-inclined students. Along with their friends, they experience the highs and lows of teenage life, from crushes and school dances, to first loves and breakups. As they navigate their way through adolescence, they also grapple with family issues, academic pressures, and the trials and tribulations of growing up.

From Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner, starring
Rated TV-14

The Simpsons is a classic American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. It follows the lives of the Simpson family—Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie—who live in Springfield, a fictional town in America. The Simpsons is the longest-running American sitcom and one of the longest-running scripted prime-time television series in the world. It has won numerous awards, including 33 Primetime Emmy Awards, 30 Annie Awards, and a Peabody Award. In the series, Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, and Julie Kavner provide the voices of the Simpson family. The show is known for its satirical and often absurd take on everyday life and culture.

From Stars: Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Winona Ryder, David Harbour, starring
Rated TV-14

Stranger Things is a 2016 science fiction-horror streaming television series created by the Duffer Brothers. Set in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana in 1983, the series tells the story of the disappearance of a young boy, Will Byers, and the ensuing search for him by his friends, family, and the local authorities. As the search continues, the town is plagued by supernatural forces, secret government experiments, and a strange girl with supernatural powers known only as Eleven. The show stars Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Winona Ryder, and David Harbour and has been praised for its visual effects, characterization, and retro style.

From Stars: Jodie Whittaker, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Matt Smith, starring
Rated TV-PG

Doctor Who is a British science fiction television program about a time-traveling alien from the planet Gallifrey. The Doctor is a Time Lord, a being from a race of immortal beings who travel through time and space in a time-travelling spacecraft called the TARDIS. The Doctor is accompanied by a human companion, usually a woman, who helps him in his adventures. The Doctor uses his intelligence, wit, and the power of the TARDIS to explore and protect the universe from its many threats. The Doctor has faced many different enemies, from classic villains like the Daleks and Cybermen, to the more recent Judoon and Weeping Angels. Along the way, the Doctor has also encountered many allies, including UNIT, Torchwood, and his own people, the Time Lords. The Doctor is known for his willingness to help those in need, regardless of the danger to himself. The current Doctor, Jodie Whittaker, is a female incarnation of the iconic character. Along with her companions, Pearl Mackie as Bill Potts and Matt Smith as the Eleventh Doctor, she travels through time and space, facing both evil and good, in order to protect the universe from destruction.

From Stars: RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Jason Carter, Ross Mathews, starring
Rated TV-14

RuPaul's Drag Race is a 2009 reality competition series that follows the lives and careers of drag queens as they compete for the title of "America's Next Drag Superstar". Hosted by RuPaul, the show features contestants, or "drag queens", competing in a variety of challenges, including lip-syncing, sewing, styling, and photo shoots. Contestants are also judged on their runway looks and charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent. They compete for a crown, a cash prize and a one-year supply of cosmetics. The series featured Michelle Visage, Jason Carter, and Ross Mathews as judges, with a rotating panel of guest judges and celebrities. The show has been met with critical acclaim and has become a cultural phenomenon, spawning several spin-offs and international versions.

From Stars: Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, John C. McGinley, starring
Rated TV-14

Scrubs is a medical comedy-drama following the lives of the staff at Sacred Heart Hospital. It is seen through the eyes of John "J.D." Dorian (Zach Braff), an idealistic young doctor who is joined by his best friend and fellow physician, Christopher Turk (Donald Faison), and their fellow doctors. The show focuses on the personal and professional lives of the hospital staff, including Dr. Perry Cox (John C. McGinley), Dr. Elliot Reid (Sarah Chalke) and Nurse Carla Espinosa (Judy Reyes). The show follows J.D. and Turk's comedic adventures as they learn to balance their career, relationships, and friendships while navigating the peculiar world of medicine.

From Stars: Janet Varney, P.J. Byrne, David Faustino, J.K. Simmons, starring
Rated TV-PG

The Legend of Korra is a 2012 American animated television series directed by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. It stars Janet Varney, P.J. Byrne, David Faustino, and J.K. Simmons. Set in an Asian-influenced world of martial arts and elemental manipulation, the series follows the adventures of the Avatar Korra, a teenage girl from the Southern Water Tribe who is Avatar Aang's successor as the Avatar and master of all four elements. Korra faces an anti-bender revolutionary group, the Equalists, led by the sinister masked figure known as Amon, who wishes to remove the bending abilities of all non-benders in Republic City. With the help of her friends, Team Avatar, she must fight to keep Republic City safe from the forces of evil.

From Stars: Tom Kane, Dee Bradley Baker, Matt Lanter, James Arnold Taylor, starring
Rated TV-PG

Star Wars: The Clone Wars is a 2008 animated movie directed by Dave Filoni. It is set in the Star Wars universe during the three-year war between the Galactic Republic and the Separatists. The story follows the Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi, their apprentice Ahsoka Tano, and a group of clone troopers as they fight to prevent the Separatists from conquering the galaxy. The movie features an all-star voice cast, including Tom Kane, Dee Bradley Baker, Matt Lanter, and James Arnold Taylor. The movie features intense battles, lightsaber duels, and thrilling space battles as the heroes fight to protect the Republic and restore peace to the galaxy.

From Stars: Stephen Colbert, Jay Katsir, Jon Stewart, Paul Dinello, starring
Rated TV-14

The Colbert Report is a satirical late night talk show that aired from 2005 to 2014. The show was hosted by Stephen Colbert, a character created by and portrayed by comedian Stephen Colbert. The show featured a mix of political humor, sketches, interviews, and musical performances. Colbert's character was an exaggerated parody of conservative political pundits and was often seen sparring with guests. The show was executive produced by Jon Stewart, who also guest-starred on the show several times. The show won nine Primetime Emmy Awards, two Peabody Awards, and two Writers Guild of America Awards.

From Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Jim Beaver, Misha Collins, starring
Rated TV-14

Supernatural (2005) is a horror/mystery movie directed by Kim Manners. It stars Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Jim Beaver, and Misha Collins. The film follows brothers Sam and Dean Winchester as they travel across the country investigating paranormal occurrences. As they uncover the truth behind the strange and violent events, they soon realize that they must do battle with a powerful supernatural force in order to save their own lives, as well as the lives of the innocent people around them. Along their journey, the brothers come across a wide variety of creatures, including ghosts, demons, angels, and monsters. With the help of their father's mysterious journal, they must find a way to stop the evil from destroying everything in its path.

From Stars: Mira Furlan, Richard Biggs, Stephen Furst, Andreas Katsulas, starring
Rated TV-PG

Babylon 5 is a science fiction television series created by writer and producer J. Michael Straczynski. Set in the year 2257 A.D., the series follows the crew of the Babylon 5 space station, a diplomatic and commercial outpost located in neutral space between the various alien civilizations of the galaxy. The series follows the struggles between the various races and factions living in the station as they try to keep the peace in an increasingly chaotic universe. The main crew of the station is led by Commander Jeffrey Sinclair (Michael O'Hare) and his subordinate, Lt. Commander Susan Ivanova (Mira Furlan). Commander Sinclair's Executive Officer is Lt. Commander Michael Garibaldi (Jerry Doyle), while the station's resident medical officer is Dr. Stephen Franklin (Richard Biggs). The station's security chief is Lt. Commander Talia Winters (Andrea Thompson), and the ambassador for Earth is ambassador Londo Mollari (Andreas Katsulas). The series also stars Stephen Furst as alien trader Vir Cotto, and Tracy Scoggins as the telepath Lyta Alexander. Babylon 5 has been praised for its ambitious story arc, its strong characters, and its thought-provoking themes. It is widely regarded as one of the

From Stars: Asa Butterfield, Gillian Anderson, Ncuti Gatwa, Emma Mackey, starring
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Sex Education is a 2019 British comedy-drama film directed by Ben Taylor and written by Laurie Nunn. The film stars Asa Butterfield, Gillian Anderson, Ncuti Gatwa, and Emma Mackey. It follows the story of Otis Milburn, an awkward teenager who is struggling to navigate the complexities of high school life. With the help of his mother (Anderson), a sex therapist, Otis is determined to improve his love life and sex education. With the help of his new and quirky friend Maeve (Mackey), he sets up an underground sex therapy clinic in order to help the other students of his school. The film explores the complicated topics of teenage sex, relationships, and identity, while also finding humor in the everyday struggles of adolescence.

From Stars: Elisabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, Ann Dowd, O-T Fagbenle, starring
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The Handmaid's Tale is a 2017 film adaptation of Margaret Atwood's classic 1985 novel of the same name. Directed by award-winning director, Reed Morano, the film stars Elisabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, Ann Dowd, and O-T Fagbenle. The film takes place in a dystopian future where the United States has been overthrown by a theocratic, totalitarian regime called Gilead. Women no longer have any rights, and are forced to become Handmaids, whose sole purpose is to provide children for the upper-class members of society. The story follows Offred (Elisabeth Moss), a Handmaid who is assigned to the home of Commander Fred Waterford (Joseph Fiennes) and his wife, Serena Joy (Yvonne Strahovski). As Offred navigates her new role in Gilead, she must also struggle to remain hopeful about her future and fight for her freedom. With the help of her fellow Handmaids, Nick (O-T Fagbenle), and a mysterious, underground resistance movement, Offred begins to reclaim her life.

From Stars: Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, starring
Rated TV-14

The Daily Show is a satirical American late-night news television program that aired from 1996 to 2015 on Comedy Central. Hosted by Jon Stewart, the show focused on politics and current events, with a special emphasis on media criticism. It featured a diverse cast of correspondents and was typically interspersed with celebrity interviews, musical performances, and stand-up comedy from a variety of guests. Following Jon Stewart's departure from the show in 2015, Trevor Noah took over as the host, with correspondents Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, and many others continuing to appear.

From Stars: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris, starring
Rated TV-14

How I Met Your Mother is a 2005 American sitcom created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays for CBS. The show follows Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) and his group of friends in New York City's Manhattan. As a framing device, Ted, in the year 2030, recounts to his son and daughter the events that led him to meeting their mother. The series explores many storylines, including a "will they or won't they" relationship between Ted and Robin (Cobie Smulders). Also important are Lily Aldrin (Alyson Hannigan) and her husband Marshall Eriksen (Jason Segel), Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris) and his many romantic conquests, and the loves of the other characters. The show offers a wide variety of comedic moments and plotlines. How I Met Your Mother is known for its unique style of combining a traditional sitcom with an anthology narrative, as well as nonlinear storytelling, such as a flash forward or backward in time. The show ran for nine seasons and 208 episodes, concluding in 2014. It was nominated for 28 Emmy Awards, winning 10.

From Stars: Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Metta World Peace, Brendan Hunt, starring
Rated TV-14

Key and Peele is a 2012 American sketch comedy film directed by Peter Atencio and starring Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele. It follows the comedic duo as they tackle a variety of topics and social issues, from race and relationships to pop culture and parenting. The film features various sketches and music videos, as well as guest appearances from Metta World Peace, Brendan Hunt, and others. It was released on July 27, 2012 and received mostly positive reviews, with many praising the duo's chemistry and quick wit.

From Stars: Claire Danes, Mandy Patinkin, Damian Lewis, Rupert Friend, starring
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Homeland is a psychological thriller that follows the story of Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes), a CIA agent who is convinced that a released prisoner of war, Nicholas Brody (Damian Lewis), has been turned by al-Qaeda and is now a threat to the United States. Despite her superiors' doubts, Carrie embarks on an extensive investigation to prove her theory. Along the way, she is supported by mentor Saul Berenson (Mandy Patinkin) and aided by her friend and former colleague Peter Quinn (Rupert Friend). As the suspense builds, the viewer is taken on an intense journey as Carrie works to unravel the truth behind Brody's intentions and protect her country from a potential attack.

From Stars: Zach Callison, Deedee Magno, Michaela Dietz, Estelle, starring
Rated TV-PG

Steven Universe is a coming-of-age story about a young boy named Steven, the youngest member of a team of magical Guardians of the Universe known as the Crystal Gems. Steven has a unique power of being able to summon a weapon from his belly button. He and the Crystal Gems battle monsters and other forces of evil, all the while Steven attempts to figure out the mysterious secrets of his past. Along the way, he learns about the power of friendship and the importance of family. The show is renowned for its vibrant animation, diverse characters, and its progressive message of inclusivity.

From Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, starring
Rated TV-PG

The Big Bang Theory is a popular American television sitcom created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady. The series follows the lives of four socially awkward friends, Leonard Hofstadter and Sheldon Cooper, both physicists at Caltech, and their equally geeky and socially awkward friends and co-workers, aerospace engineer Howard Wolowitz and astrophysicist Raj Koothrappali. The foursome spend their time working on their research, playing video games, watching science-fiction movies, and reading comic books. As they struggle to interact with their co-workers and others in the real world, they come to rely on each other for support and friendship. The show focuses on the characters’ comedic and awkward attempts to understand the world around them, making it a hilarious and often touching portrayal of friends and family.

From Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis, starring
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Family Guy is an American animated television series created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The show follows the adventures of Peter Griffin, his wife Lois, their three children Meg, Chris, and Stewie, and their talking dog Brian. The show is set in the fictional city of Quahog, Rhode Island and showcases the everyday life of the Griffin family. The show is known for its irreverent humor and dark humor, which makes it stand out from other animated sitcoms. In addition to the Griffin family, the show features a large cast of recurring characters, including Peter's boss, Carter Pewterschmidt; his neighbors, the Quagmires; and his arch-rival, Mort Goldman. The show has developed a cult following and has earned several awards, including multiple Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award.