<U>Sounds interesting. Who's in this film?<C><U>I'm looking for a good movie - good as in well-acted, written & filmed - that's currently playing in theaters. What can you recommend?<A>What style or genre of movie do you have in mind.<U>Historical fiction or biography. Drama that examines life/quality of life.<PN>find_movies<PAN>description.other<PAV>Drama that examines life/quality of life<PAN>name.genre<PAV>Historical fiction<PR>find_movies<PRAN>name.movie<PRAV>A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood<A>Okay. Let's start with biography. Currently playing is the film, It's A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, based on the true story of Fred Rogers ("Mr. Rogers").<U>Have to admit I loved his TV show as a little kid. Who plays the title role?<PN>get_movie_attribute<PAN>name.movie<PAV>A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood<PAN>attribute<PAV>name.person<PR>get_movie_attribute<PRAN>name.person<PRAV>Tom Hanks<A>The film stars Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers. Matthew Rhys plays a young journalist Rogers befriended. Chris Cooper plays a supporting role.<U>I like this film so far. Tom Hanks is my favorite male actor. What's the movie about?<PN>get_movie_attribute<PAN>name.movie<PAV>A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood<PAN>attribute<PAV>description.plot<PR>get_movie_attribute<PRAN>description.plot<PRAV>the journalist takes on the job of profiling the TV star. In the process, a lasting friendship is formed and the journalist's life is enriched. In a larger sense, the movie is about the theme of "kindness triumphing over cynicism"<A>The story: the journalist takes on the job of profiling the TV star. In the process, a lasting friendship is formed and the journalist's life is enriched. In a larger sense, the movie is about the theme of "kindness triumphing over cynicism" (Rotten Tomatoes; 96% positive rating).<U>Right now this is my top pick. What else is playing?<A>You listed historical fiction as another favorite. The film "Harriet" might interest you. It is based on the life of Harriet Tubman.
Cynthia Erivo plays Tubman. Janelle Monae and Leslie Odom, Jr. (Tony-award winning actor for the musical, "Hamilton") also star.
Cynthia Erivo plays Tubman. Janelle Monae and Leslie Odom, Jr. (Tony-award winning actor for the musical, "Hamilton") also star.