Movies About Libraries

From Steven Spielberg, starring Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Alison Doody, Denholm Elliott
Rated PG-13

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is a 1989 American action-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Harrison Ford and Sean Connery. The film follows archaeologist-adventurer Indiana Jones (Ford) as he embarks on a quest to find his father, renowned professor Henry Jones Sr. (Connery). This leads him to face off against the Nazis, who are searching for the Holy Grail to gain immortality. Along the way, Indiana teams up with his father and a beautiful woman named Dr. Elsa Schneider (Alison Doody) to search for the Grail before it falls into the wrong hands. With the help of his trusty whip, trusty revolver, and his usual ingenuity, Indiana must face off against the Nazis and find the Grail before it's too late.

From Directors: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise, starring Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Jesse Corti, Rex Everhart
Rated G

Beauty and the Beast is a classic animated Disney film directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise. The film follows a young woman named Belle who is taken prisoner by a cursed prince who has been transformed into a Beast. Despite their differences, the duo form an unlikely friendship and eventually fall in love. Along the way, Belle helps the Beast find redemption and the courage to face his fears, while the Beast helps Belle to see the beauty within herself. The film features an award-winning soundtrack and an all-star voice cast, including Paige O'Hara as Belle, Robby Benson as the Beast, and Angela Lansbury as Mrs. Potts. The movie also features memorable moments, including the iconic ballroom dance between Belle and the Beast. As of 2021, Beauty and the Beast is widely considered to be one of the best animated films ever made, and it still captivates audiences of all ages.

From John Hughes, starring Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy
Rated R

The Breakfast Club is a 1985 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film written, produced, and directed by John Hughes. It follows five high school students—the "brain" (Anthony Michael Hall), the "athlete" (Emilio Estevez), the "basket case" (Ally Sheedy), the "princess" (Molly Ringwald), and the "criminal" (Judd Nelson)—during a Saturday detention under a strict and cynical assistant principal (Paul Gleason). Through their experiences, they learn to accept and respect each other beyond their stereotypical labels. Despite the film's enduring popularity, it was initially a box office failure. However, it has since gained cult classic status and is often considered one of the best teen films of all time.

From George Cukor, starring Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison, Stanley Holloway, Wilfrid Hyde-White
Rated G

“My Fair Lady” is a charming musical adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s classic play “Pygmalion”, directed by George Cukor and starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison. The film follows the story of a rough-around-the-edges Cockney flower girl, Eliza Doolittle (Hepburn), who is taken in by professor Henry Higgins (Harrison) to be transformed into a sophisticated lady through speech and etiquette lessons. Along the way, Eliza falls in love with the professor, who is too focused on her transformation to truly understand her. Ultimately, Eliza proves that she doesn’t need to change to be accepted by society. This beloved classic won eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Rex Harrison.

From Jean-Jacques Annaud, starring Sean Connery, Christian Slater, Helmut Qualtinger, Elya Baskin
Rated R

The Name of the Rose is a 1986 mystery-drama film directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud and starring Sean Connery and Christian Slater. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Umberto Eco. The story is set in a medieval monastery in Northern Italy in the year 1327. William of Baskerville, a monk and former inquisitor, is sent to investigate a series of mysterious deaths that have been occurring within the monastery. With the help of his apprentice, Adso of Melk, William uncovers a conspiracy involving the abbey's head librarian, who will stop at nothing to protect an ancient secret. As William and Adso delve deeper into the mystery, they discover a hidden library and the cryptic truth behind the deaths.

From Tom McCarthy, starring Peter Dinklage, Patricia Clarkson, Bobby Cannavale, Paul Benjamin
Rated R

The Station Agent is a 2003 American drama film written and directed by Tom McCarthy. The film stars Peter Dinklage as Finbar McBride, a quiet, socially withdrawn train enthusiast who inherits an abandoned train station in rural New Jersey. After moving in, he meets Olivia (Patricia Clarkson), a lonely artist, and Joe Oramas (Bobby Cannavale), a gregarious Cuban-American snack truck owner, who both become part of his life. The trio ultimately form an unlikely friendship and together, they learn to overcome life's obstacles and find joy in the little moments.

From Chris Columbus, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris
Rated PG

From Martin Brest, starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Claire Forlani, Jake Weber
Rated PG-13

From Stephen Sommers, starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Arnold Vosloo
Rated PG-13

From Alejandro Amenábar, starring Rachel Weisz, Max Minghella, Oscar Isaac, Ashraf Barhom
Rated R

From Vincent Ward, starring Robin Williams, Cuba Gooding Jr., Annabella Sciorra, Max von Sydow
Rated PG-13

From Jon Turteltaub, starring Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, Sean Bean
Rated PG

From Matt Williams, starring Natalie Portman, James Frain, Ashley Judd, Stockard Channing
Rated PG-13

From Daisy von Scherler Mayer, starring Parker Posey, Omar Townsend, The Lady Bunny, Lum Chang Pang
Rated R

From Jon Turteltaub, starring Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, Jon Voight
Rated PG