Movies About Rich And Poor

From Peter Farrelly, starring Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini, Sebastian Maniscalco
Rated PG-13

Green Book is a 2018 American biographical comedy-drama film directed by Peter Farrelly. The film stars Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali and follows an Italian-American bouncer who becomes the driver of an African-American pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South. The film is inspired by a true story and is based on the real-life experiences of Don Shirley, an African-American classical and jazz pianist, and his Italian-American driver, Tony Vallelonga. The film follows their journey as they navigate the racism and discrimination they face in the Deep South while searching for a place to be accepted. Along the way, they form an unlikely friendship and learn valuable lessons about respect and acceptance. Green Book ultimately celebrates the power of music and friendship to overcome prejudice and create a more tolerant and harmonious world.

From James Cameron, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates
Rated PG-13

Titanic is a 1997 American epic romance-disaster film directed, written, co-produced, and co-edited by James Cameron. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, the film is based on the true story of Jack and Rose, two young people from different social classes who fall in love aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic during its maiden voyage in 1912. The film follows their romance from the time they meet until their tragic separation as the ship sinks. The film also shows the disaster from the perspectives of other passengers, as well as in-depth explorations of the Titanic's social class system, magnificence, and the human cost of the disaster. Titanic was the highest-grossing film of all time until Avatar surpassed it in 2010. It was nominated for 14 Academy Awards, winning 11, including Best Picture and Best Director.

From George Stevens, starring Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, Shelley Winters, Anne Revere
Rated Passed

A Place in the Sun is a 1951 drama directed by George Stevens, starring Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, and Shelley Winters. The film is based on the novel An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser, and tells the story of a young working-class man named George Eastman (Clift) who falls in love with a wealthy socialite, Angela Vickers (Taylor). However, his aspirations of financial success and social acceptance are threatened when he must deal with the consequences of his past indiscretions with a working-class girl named Alice Tripp (Winters). George ultimately finds himself in a dilemma between his desire to pursue his ambitions and his feelings of love and loyalty. With a powerful and understated performance, A Place in the Sun explores the complex realities of ambition, class, and social acceptance.

From Wayne Wang, starring Tamlyn Tomita, Rosalind Chao, Kieu Chinh, Tsai Chin
Rated R

The Joy Luck Club is a 1993 American drama film directed by Wayne Wang and starring Ming-Na Wen, Rosalind Chao, Tsai Chin, and Lisa Lu. The film is based on the 1989 novel of the same name by Amy Tan, which tells the story of four Chinese-American immigrant families in San Francisco, who start a mahjong club called "The Joy Luck Club" to exchange stories and find strength in their cultural heritage. Through interwoven vignettes, the film explores the struggles and successes of four mothers and their daughters, who are all different in their own unique way. The story highlights the complex mother-daughter relationships between the characters, as well as their efforts to bridge the gap between the Chinese-American and Chinese cultures. The film received positive reviews and was a box office success, grossing over $32 million in the United States and over $37 million worldwide.

From Fernando Meirelles, starring Jonathan Pryce, Anthony Hopkins, Juan Minujín, Luis Gnecco
Rated PG-13

The Two Popes is a 2019 biographical drama film directed by Fernando Meirelles. It stars Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins as Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis, respectively. The film follows the two Popes as they converse, debate, and ultimately forge a new path forward for the Catholic Church. The film examines their conflicting world views and personal ideologies, including topics such as social justice, homosexuality, poverty, and the role of the Church in the modern world. As their conversations unfold, both Popes come to understand each other better and forge an unlikely friendship. The film culminates with a groundbreaking announcement from Pope Francis that changes the course of the Catholic Church.

From George Stevens, starring Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Carroll Baker
Rated G

Giant is a 1956 American epic Western drama film starring Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and James Dean. Directed by George Stevens, it was the last of James Dean's three films as a lead actor, and earned him a posthumous Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. The story follows the lives of a wealthy Texas family, the Benedicts, from 1924 to 1947, and how their lives are changed by the discovery of oil on their land. Bick Benedict (Rock Hudson), a Texas cattleman, meets a spirited and beautiful socialite from Virginia, Leslie Lynnton (Elizabeth Taylor). They marry, and travel to the Benedict ranch where Bick meets his strong-willed sister Luz (Mercedes McCambridge). Meanwhile, Bick's brother Jett (James Dean) is convinced to join the oil business when oil is discovered on the family land. Jett and Leslie clash, and their struggles are made even more complex with the return of Jett's former love, a Mexican woman named Angel Obregon (Juanita Moore). As the generations move forward, the Benedicts must come to terms with their changing lives and the consequences of their decisions.

From Lee Chang-dong, starring Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun, Jeon Jong-seo, Kim Soo-Kyung
Rated Not Rated

Burning is a 2018 South Korean psychological thriller film directed by Lee Chang-dong. The story follows a young deliveryman, Lee Jong-su, who meets a wealthy and mysterious woman, Shin Hae-mi, and becomes entangled in a complex human drama. After Hae-mi returns from a trip to Africa, she introduces Jong-su to Ben, an enigmatic and wealthy young man, setting off a chain of events between the three of them. Jong-su slowly begins to realize that Ben may be connected to the mysterious disappearance of Hae-mi. As the story progresses, Jong-su finds himself caught in a tangled web of deceit and manipulation, as his obsession with Hae-mi and Ben's strange behavior leads him to uncover a disturbing truth. Burning is a captivating study of human relationships, exploring themes of love, longing, and identity.

From Richard Attenborough, starring Robert Downey Jr., Geraldine Chaplin, Paul Rhys, John Thaw
Rated PG-13

Chaplin is a biographical drama of the life and times of legendary filmmaker, Charles Chaplin. Directed by Richard Attenborough, the film follows Chaplin (Robert Downey Jr.) from his poverty-stricken childhood in London, through his early days as a struggling vaudeville performer, to his rise to world-wide fame as one of the most iconic figures in all of cinema. Along the way, Chaplin experiences the highs and lows of stardom and the personal struggles that come with it, including his tumultuous love life and the political struggles of the McCarthy era. The film is an exploration of Chaplin’s life and a celebration of his lasting influence on the art of filmmaking.

From Martin Ritt, starring Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Kevin Hooks, Carmen Mathews
Rated G

Sounder is a 1972 American drama film directed by Martin Ritt and starring Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, and Kevin Hooks. Set in the 1930s, it tells the story of an African-American family living in the South during the Great Depression. The family’s father is arrested for stealing a ham in order to feed his family and is sent to prison. His wife and children must endure poverty and hardship in his absence. The family’s eldest son, David, takes it upon himself to help his family survive and make ends meet. Along the way, he finds comfort and companionship in his beloved dog, Sounder. Through this friendship, David learns a valuable lesson in courage, compassion, and perseverance. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture, and Tyson was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress.

From Jafar Panahi, starring Hossain Emadeddin, Kamyar Sheisi, Azita Rayeji, Shahram Vaziri
Rated Unrated

From Woody Allen, starring Mia Farrow, Dianne Wiest, Mike Starr, Paul Herman
Rated PG

From Chloé Zhao, starring Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May, Gay DeForest
Rated R

From Woody Allen, starring Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin, Peter Sarsgaard, Sally Hawkins
Rated PG-13

From Robert Altman, starring Maggie Smith, Ryan Phillippe, Michael Gambon, Kristin Scott Thomas
Rated R

From Bong Joon Ho, starring Chris Evans, Jamie Bell, Tilda Swinton, Ed Harris
Rated R

From Denys Arcand, starring Alexandre Landry, Maripier Morin, Rémy Girard, Louis Morissette
Rated R

From Gary Ross, starring Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, Keri Russell
Rated R

From Adrian Noble, starring Vanessa Redgrave, Timothy Spall, Wendy Morgan, Stephen Lord
Rated Not Rated

From Michael Cimino, starring Kris Kristofferson, Christopher Walken, John Hurt, Sam Waterston
Rated R

From Mike Leigh, starring Rory Kinnear, Maxine Peake, Neil Bell, Philip Jackson
Rated PG-13

From Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Tim Robbins, Miranda Otto
Rated PG-13

From Norman Jewison, starring Sylvester Stallone, Rod Steiger, Peter Boyle, Melinda Dillon
Rated PG