Movies About Twins Switching Places

From George Lucas, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness
Rated PG

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope is the fourth installment of the Star Wars saga, released in 1977 and directed by George Lucas. It tells the story of Luke Skywalker, a young farm-boy on a desert planet who discovers that he is a powerful Jedi Knight in training and must join forces with the Rebel Alliance to defeat the evil Galactic Empire and its leader, Darth Vader. Along the way, Luke and his companions, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewbacca, C-3PO and R2-D2, must rescue the imprisoned Princess Leia from the Empire's ultimate weapon, the Death Star. With the help of Obi-Wan Kenobi, a wise old hermit, and the Force, Luke and his allies find the strength to battle the Empire's dark forces and restore freedom and justice to the galaxy. In the end, Luke triumphantly destroys the Death Star, fulfilling a prophecy and ushering in a new hope for the galaxy.

From Christopher Nolan, starring Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Caine
Rated PG-13

The Prestige is a 2006 psychological thriller directed by Christopher Nolan. The film tells the story of two rival magicians, Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) and Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman), who become obsessed with creating the best stage illusion. As their feud escalates, they will stop at nothing, including deceit and even murder, to learn each other’s secrets. Along the way, they will discover a shocking, dangerous secret that could cost them more than just their reputations. The film stars Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, and David Bowie.

From Stanley Kubrick, starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers
Rated R

The Shining is a horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick and released in 1980. It follows the story of Jack Torrance, a recovering alcoholic who takes a job as the winter caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, located in the Colorado Rockies. Accompanied by his wife Wendy and their son Danny, Jack moves into the hotel, only to slowly lose his sanity as he is haunted by its supernatural inhabitants. As Jack's behavior becomes increasingly erratic, Wendy and Danny must find a way to escape the hotel before they too become victims of its evil.

From Guy Ritchie, starring Jason Statham, Brad Pitt, Stephen Graham, Vinnie Jones
Rated R

Snatch is a 2000 British crime comedy film written and directed by Guy Ritchie. Set in the London criminal underworld, the film contains two intertwined plots: one dealing with the search for a stolen diamond, and the other with a small-time boxing promoter (Brad Pitt) who finds himself under the thumb of a ruthless gangster (Alan Ford). The film is populated with a large ensemble cast, including Jason Statham, Vinnie Jones, Stephen Graham, Lennie James, and Mike Reid. Throughout the film, a number of eccentric characters are introduced, including a mechanic (Dennis Farina) and a part-time bare-knuckle boxer (Brad Pitt). The film follows a series of events that center around the search for a stolen 84-carat diamond, which is sought by a number of criminals, including a gangster, a Jewish gangster, and a sociopath. As the plot unfolds, the characters become more intertwined, and the film's humorous tone gradually shifts to one of crime and violence. In the end, the diamond is recovered, and the criminals are brought to justice.

From Spike Jonze, starring Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper, Tilda Swinton
Rated R

Adaptation is a 2002 comedy-drama film directed by Spike Jonze. It stars Nicholas Cage as an aspiring screenwriter named Charlie Kaufman who is struggling to adapt the book, The Orchid Thief, into a film. He is dealing with writer's block and struggling to create a good script, while his twin brother Donald (also played by Cage) is a brash and confident novice screenwriter. The film follows Charlie's journey as he faces frustration, depression, and insecurity, while Donald's enthusiasm gives him some much needed motivation. The film also features Meryl Streep as author Susan Orlean and Chris Cooper as John Laroche, the orchid thief. Adaptation is a story of self-discovery, as Charlie learns to be more confident and take risks in order to achieve his dreams.

From David Swift, starring Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith, Charles Ruggles
Rated Passed

From Brian Helgeland, starring Tom Hardy, Emily Browning, Taron Egerton, Paul Anderson
Rated R

From Craig Johnson, starring Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Luke Wilson, Ty Burrell
Rated R

From Jim Strouse, starring Jemaine Clement, Regina Hall, Jessica Williams, Stephanie Allynne
Rated R

From Tommy Wirkola, starring Noomi Rapace, Glenn Close, Willem Dafoe, Marwan Kenzari
Rated TV-MA

From Directors: Severin Fiala, Veronika Franz, starring Lukas Schwarz, Elias Schwarz, Susanne Wuest, Hans Escher
Rated R

From David Robert Mitchell, starring Claire Sloma, Marlon Morton, Amanda Bauer, Brett Jacobsen
Rated TV-14

From Jenée LaMarque, starring Zoe Kazan, Jake Johnson, Ron Livingston, John Carroll Lynch
Rated R

From Directors: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin, Eric Guillon, starring Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker, Miranda Cosgrove
Rated PG

From Ivan Reitman, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito, Kelly Preston, Chloe Webb
Rated PG

From Zu Quirke, starring Sydney Sweeney, Madison Iseman, Jacques Colimon, Ivan Shaw
Rated Not Rated

From Benh Zeitlin, starring Devin France, Yashua Mack, Gage Naquin, Gavin Naquin
Rated PG-13

From Ciarán Foy, starring James Ransone, Shannyn Sossamon, Robert Daniel Sloan, Dartanian Sloan
Rated R

From Dennie Gordon, starring Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Eugene Levy, Andy Richter
Rated PG

From Dennis Dugan, starring Adam Sandler, Katie Holmes, Al Pacino, Elodie Tougne
Rated PG