Best Movies for Grownups Hall of Fame

Movies for Grownups Hall of Fame

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2014: 'The Theory of Everything'

Directed by Tom Hooper A wondrous mix of inspired direction, breathtaking performances and compelling, true human drama, The King’s Speech is darn close to perfect. Seldom in film have the currents of history and the eddies of human frailty been so gingerly interwoven.

2013: '12 Years a Slave'

Directed by Tamara Jenkins Usually, movies try to tell us that our family quirks make us unique and somehow wonderful. But in a distinctly grownup (and oddly funny) approach, writer-director Jenkins refuses to sanctify her characters — or demonize them. One of the lessons they learn is that you can’t really undo all the nasty stuff you’ve done to each other. Another lesson is to get over it.

2012: 'The Descendants'

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2011: 'The King’s Speech'

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2010: 'Invictus'

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2009: 'Frost/Nixon'

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2008: 'The Savages'

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2007: 'The Last King of Scotland'

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2006: 'Capote'

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2005: 'Ray'

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2004: 'Mystic River'

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2003: 'About Schmidt'

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2002: 'Lantana'

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