Movies About Tennis

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Farley Granger, Robert Walker, Ruth Roman, Leo G. Carroll
Rated PG

Strangers on a Train is a 1951 psychological thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, based on the 1950 novel of the same name by Patricia Highsmith. The film stars Farley Granger and Robert Walker as two strangers who meet on a train and agree to exchange murders. When former tennis player Guy Haines meets a charming but volatile stranger, Bruno Anthony, during a train ride, Bruno excitedly proposes the idea of exchanging murders to free each other from their troubles - Bruno wants Guy to murder his father, while Bruno will kill Guy's unfaithful wife, Miriam. Despite initially rejecting Bruno's suggestion, Guy's life begins to unravel as Bruno goes ahead with his plan. Guy must now find a way to stop Bruno before it is too late, while also eluding the police, who are suspicious of his involvement in Miriam's murder.

From Woody Allen, starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Emily Mortimer, Matthew Goode
Rated R

Match Point is a psychological thriller written and directed by Woody Allen. The story centers around Chris Wilton, a former professional tennis player who is struggling to make a living as an instructor at an exclusive London tennis club. After becoming entangled in a wealthy family's affairs, Chris finds himself on a dangerous path that leads him down a dark path of lies and deception. Chris must choose between his social ambition and the moral dilemma of his choices. As his life unravels, Chris must decide whether or not his goal of making it in the world is worth the price.

From Billy Wilder, starring Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, William Holden, Walter Hampden
Rated Passed

Sabrina (1954) is a romantic comedy-drama directed by Billy Wilder. It stars Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, and William Holden. The movie tells the story of Sabrina Fairchild (Hepburn), the daughter of the chauffeur for the wealthy Larrabee family. After a chance meeting, Sabrina falls in love with David Larrabee (Holden), the younger brother of the family’s playboy elder son, Linus (Bogart). Linus, who is also Sabrina’s childhood crush, is tasked with bringing Sabrina to Paris to learn the ways of the world so she can be a suitable match for David. Through a series of misadventures, Sabrina learns to accept and be herself, and in the end, is able to bring the two Larrabee brothers together and find her own happiness.

From Michelangelo Antonioni, starring David Hemmings, Vanessa Redgrave, Sarah Miles, John Castle
Rated Not Rated

Blow-Up is an English language drama-mystery film directed by Michelangelo Antonioni and released in 1966. The film revolves around a fashion photographer, Thomas, who unknowingly captures a death on film. After discovering the truth, Thomas embarks on a journey to uncover the truth and unravel the mystery behind the death. Along the way, he encounters a series of mysterious characters and is drawn further into the mystery. The film explores themes of reality and perception and features a groundbreaking psychedelic soundtrack by Herbie Hancock. The film was nominated for two Academy Awards and won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

From Janus Metz, starring Sverrir Gudnason, Shia LaBeouf, Stellan Skarsgård, Tuva Novotny
Rated R

From George Cukor, starring Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Aldo Ray, William Ching
Rated Not Rated

From Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris, starring Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Andrea Riseborough, Sarah Silverman
Rated PG-13

From Richard Loncraine, starring Kirsten Dunst, Paul Bettany, Jon Favreau, Sam Neill
Rated PG-13