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On the way to meet with an independent artist in the South, newlywed art dealer Madeleine is convinced by her husband, George, that they should stop to meet his family in North Carolina. Madeleine's affluent lifestyle clashes with the family, but she befriends George's wide-eyed and pregnant sister-in-law, Ashley, who is nearing her due date. Through the family, Madeleine gains greater insight into George's character.

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Trading Places(1983)

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Lucky Fat Man(2017)

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Wuthering Heights(1939)

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Tom Jones(1963)

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The God Complex(2009)

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6/45(2022)

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Štěstí je krásná věc(2020)

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It Could Happen to You(1994)

Charlie Lang is a simple, kindhearted New York City cop. When he realizes he has no money to tip waitress Yvonne Biasi, Lang offers her half the winnings of his lottery ticket. Amazingly, the ticket happens to be a winner, in the sum of $4 million. True to his word, Lang proceeds to share the prize money with Biasi, which infuriates his greedy wife, Muriel. Not content with the arrangement, Muriel begins scheming to take all the money.

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Whatever Works(2009)

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The Card(1952)

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Two Weeks to Live(1943)

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The Last Days of Pompeii(1959)

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Welcome to Me(2014)

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Mao’s Last Dancer(2009)

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