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Looking back: Movies Celebrating Anniversaries in Calendar Week 39/2024
Every Wednesday we take a look back into film history for you and put together the most famous & popular movies that will celebrate a special birthday today and in the next few days. Joker (5 years), Gone Girl (10 years), Dracula Untold (10 years), Saw (20 years), The Book of Life (10 years), The River Wild (30 years) and Ladder 49 (20 years) are among them this week. Many of these 104 classics are also directly available on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, iTunes Store etc. What's your favorite this week?

- Joker (Crime/Thriller/Drama, Release date US: 10/04/2019, World premiere: 10/01/2019) - With Joaquin Phoenix, Zazie Beetz and Robert De Niro. Directed by Todd Phillips.very popular
- The Death and Return of Superman (Science Fiction/Adventure/Animation/Action/Fantasy, Release date US: 01/13/2019, World premiere: 10/01/2019)
- The Legend of Tomiris ( "Томирис", History/War/Drama, Release date US: 09/29/2020, World premiere: 10/01/2019) - With Ghassan Massoud, Berik Aitzhanov and Ädil Akhmetov. Directed by Akan Satajew.
- Jarhead: Law of Return (War, World premiere: 10/01/2019) - With Amaury Nolasco, Devon Sawa and Jeff Pierre. Directed by Don Michael Paul.
- Doom: Annihilation (Action/Science Fiction/Horror, World premiere: 09/30/2019) - With Amy Manson, Nina Bergman and Louis Mandylor. Directed by Tony Giglio.
- Do Not Reply (Horror/Thriller, Release date US: 10/19/2019, World premiere: 09/29/2019)
- Marriage Story ( Drama, Release date US: 11/06/2019, World premiere: 09/28/2019) - With Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver and Laura Dern. Directed by Noah Baumbach.
- Inherit the Viper (Crime/Thriller/Drama, Release date US: 01/10/2020, World premiere: 09/28/2019) - With Josh Hartnett, Chandler Riggs and Bruce Dern. Directed by Anthony Jerjen.
- The Laundromat (Drama/Crime/Comedy, Release date US: 09/27/2019) - With Meryl Streep, Gary Oldman and Antonio Banderas. Directed by Steven Soderbergh.
- Judy (Drama/History/Music, Release date US: 09/27/2019) - With Renée Zellweger, Rufus Sewell and Michael Gambon. Directed by Rupert Goold.
- In the Shadow of the Moon (Science Fiction/Thriller, Release date US: 09/28/2019, World premiere: 09/27/2019) - With Boyd Holbrook, Cleopatra Coleman and Bokeem Woodbine. Directed by Jim Mickle.
- Bliss (Horror, Release date US: 09/27/2019) - With Madison Burge, Tru Collins and Rhys Wakefield. Directed by Joe Begos.
- The Death of Dick Long (Comedy/Crime/Drama, Release date US: 09/27/2019) - With Sarah Baker, Jess Weixler and Roy Wood Jr.. Directed by Daniel Scheinert.
- Battle of Jangsari ( "장사리: 잊혀진 영웅들", Drama/History/War, Release date US: 10/11/2019, World premiere: 09/25/2019) - With Megan Fox, Choi Min-ho and Kim Myung-min. Directed by Kwak Kyung-taek.

- Gone Girl (Mystery/Thriller/Drama, Release date US: 10/03/2014, World premiere: 10/01/2014) - With Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike and Neil Patrick Harris. Directed by David Fincher.very popular
- The Book of Life (Animation/Adventure/Comedy/Kids & Family/Fantasy, Release date US: 10/17/2014, World premiere: 10/01/2014) - Directed by Jorge R. Gutiérrez.
- Dracula Untold (Horror/Action/Drama/Fantasy/War, Release date US: 10/03/2014, World premiere: 10/01/2014) - With Luke Evans, Sarah Gadon and Dominic Cooper. Directed by Gary Shore.very popular
- Dance-Off ("Platinum the Dance Movie", Romance / Love/Music/Comedy/Drama, Release date US: 10/07/2014, World premiere: 09/30/2014)
- American Muscle (Action, Release date US: 09/30/2014) - Directed by Ravi Dhar.
- Sniper: Legacy (Thriller/Action, Release date US: 09/30/2014, World premiere: 09/29/2014) - With Tom Berenger, Doug Allen and Mercedes Mason. Directed by Don Michael Paul.
- By the Gun (Crime/Drama/Thriller, Release date US: 12/05/2014, World premiere: 09/28/2014) - Directed by James Mottern.
- Spider Man: Lost Cause (Action, World premiere: 09/26/2014)
- Outcast (Action, Release date US: 02/27/2015, World premiere: 09/26/2014) - With Nicolas Cage, Hayden Christensen and Liu Yifei. Directed by Nick Powell.
- Playing It Cool (Comedy/Romance / Love, Release date US: 05/08/2015, World premiere: 09/26/2014) - With Chris Evans, Anthony Mackie and Michelle Monaghan. Directed by Justin Reardon.
- Bad Country (Drama/Action/Crime, World premiere: 09/26/2014) - With Willem Dafoe, Matt Dillon and Amy Smart. Directed by Chris Brinker.
- Two Night Stand (Romance / Love/Comedy, Release date US: 09/26/2014) - With Miles Teller, Lio Tipton and Jessica Szohr. Directed by Max Nichols.
- Believe Me (Drama/Comedy, Release date US: 09/26/2014) - With Alex Russell, Zachary Knighton and Johanna Braddy. Directed by Will Bakke.
- The Song (Music/Romance / Love/Drama, Release date US: 09/26/2014) - Directed by Richard L. Ramsey.
- Who Am I ( "Who Am I - Kein System ist sicher", Thriller, Release date US: 09/29/2014, World premiere: 09/25/2014) - With Elyas M'Barek, Tom Schilling and Trine Dyrholm. Directed by Baran bo Odar.
- Laggies (Comedy/Drama/Romance / Love, Release date US: 10/24/2014, World premiere: 09/25/2014) - With Chloë Grace Moretz, Ellie Kemper and Gretchen Mol. Directed by Lynn Shelton.
- Marshland ( "La isla mínima", Thriller/Crime/Mystery, Release date US: 09/30/2014, World premiere: 09/25/2014) - With Raúl Arévalo, Javier Gutiérrez and Nerea Barros. Directed by Alberto Rodríguez Librero.
- The Keeping Room (Western/Drama, Release date US: 09/25/2014) - With Brit Marling, Hailee Steinfeld and Sam Worthington. Directed by Daniel Barber.

- The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (Adventure/Fantasy/Mystery, Release date US: 12/24/2009, World premiere: 10/01/2009) - With Heath Ledger, Christopher Plummer and Verne Troyer. Directed by Terry Gilliam.
- Universal Soldier: Regeneration (Adventure/Action/Science Fiction/Thriller, Release date US: 10/01/2009) - With Andrei Arlovski, Dolph Lundgren and Jean-Claude Van Damme. Directed by John Hyams.
- Mao's Last Dancer ( Drama/Romance / Love, Release date US: 08/20/2010, World premiere: 10/01/2009) - With Bruce Greenwood, Kyle MacLachlan and Joan Chen. Directed by Bruce Beresford.
- Necromentia (Horror, Release date US: 10/01/2009) - Directed by Pearry Teo.
- A Serious Man (Comedy/Drama, Release date US: 10/02/2009, World premiere: 09/30/2009) - With Michael Stuhlbarg, Richard Kind and Simon Helberg. Directed by Ethan Coen and Joel Coen.
- Little Nicholas ( "Le Petit Nicolas", Comedy, Release date US: 10/10/2009, World premiere: 09/30/2009) - With Valérie Lemercier, Kad Merad and Sandrine Kiberlain. Directed by Laurent Tirard.
- Gentlemen Broncos (Comedy/Science Fiction/Drama, Release date US: 09/30/2009) - With Michael Angarano, Jemaine Clement and Jennifer Coolidge. Directed by Jared Hess.
- The Pool Boys (Comedy/Drama, Release date US: 09/30/2009) - With Matthew Lillard, Brett Davern and Rachelle Lefevre. Directed by J. B. Rogers.
- B.O.B.'s Big Break (Animation/Adventure/Action/Comedy, Release date US: 09/30/2009) - With Mike Mitchell, Will Arnett and Hugh Laurie. Directed by Robert H. Porter.
- Ninja Assassin (Action/Thriller, Release date US: 09/29/2009) - With Rain, Lee Joon and Naomie Harris. Directed by James McTeigue.
- Superman/Batman: Public Enemies (Science Fiction/Animation/Action/Adventure/Kids & Family, Release date US: 09/29/2009) - With Clancy Brown, Kevin Conroy and Tim Daly. Directed by Sam Liu.
- Falling Up (Comedy/Drama/Romance / Love, Release date US: 12/12/2009, World premiere: 09/29/2009) - With Joseph Cross, Sarah Roemer and Snoop Dogg. Directed by David M. Rosenthal.
- Rampage ( Action/Crime/Thriller, Release date US: 09/27/2009) - With Brendan Fletcher, Michael Paré and Shaun Sipos. Directed by Uwe Boll.
- Children of the Corn (Horror/Thriller/TV Movie, Release date US: 09/26/2009) - With David Anders. Directed by Donald P. Borchers.
- The Job (Comedy/Drama/Thriller, Release date US: 09/26/2009) - With Patrick Flueger, Taryn Manning and Ron Perlman. Directed by Shem Bitterman.
- Tokyo Train Girls: Private Lessons ( "揺れる電車の中で 女教師の淫らなアルバイト", Drama/Romance / Love, World premiere: 09/25/2009)
- Creation ( Drama/History, Release date US: 11/05/2009, World premiere: 09/25/2009) - With Paul Bettany, Jennifer Connelly and Jeremy Northam. Directed by Jon Amiel.
- I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell (Comedy, Release date US: 09/25/2009) - With Matt Czuchry, Jesse Bradford and Geoff Stults. Directed by Bob Gosse.
- Brief Interviews with Hideous Men (Comedy/Drama/Romance / Love, Release date US: 09/25/2009) - With Julianne Nicholson, Will Arnett and Bobby Cannavale. Directed by John Krasinski.

- Saw (Horror/Mystery/Crime, Release date US: 10/29/2004, World premiere: 10/01/2004) - With Cary Elwes, Danny Glover and Monica Potter. Directed by James Wan.very popular
- Ladder 49 (Drama/Action/Thriller, Release date US: 10/01/2004) - With Joaquin Phoenix, John Travolta and Jacinda Barrett. Directed by Jay Russell.
- Popular Music ( "Populärmusik från Vittula", Comedy/Drama, Release date US: 01/19/2006, World premiere: 10/01/2004) - Directed by Reza Bagher.
- Layer Cake ( Drama/Thriller/Crime, Release date US: 05/13/2005, World premiere: 09/30/2004) - With Daniel Craig, Colm Meaney and Sienna Miller. Directed by Matthew Vaughn.
- Woman Thou Art Loosed (Drama, Release date US: 09/30/2004) - With Kimberly Elise, Loretta Devine and Debbi Morgan. Directed by Michael Schultz.
- Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper ( Animation/Kids & Family/Comedy, Release date US: 09/28/2004) - Directed by William Lau.
- El padrino: The Latin Godfather ("El padrino", Action/Crime/Drama, Release date US: 09/27/2004) - With Damian Chapa, Emilio Rivera and Tommy Lister Jr.. Directed by Damian Chapa.

- Drive Me Crazy (Romance / Love/Comedy/Drama, Release date US: 10/01/1999) - With Melissa Joan Hart, Adrian Grenier and Stephen Collins. Directed by John Schultz.
- Mystery, Alaska (Drama/Comedy, Release date US: 10/01/1999) - With Russell Crowe, Burt Reynolds and Colm Meaney. Directed by Jay Roach.
- Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein (Animation/Comedy, Release date US: 09/28/1999) - Directed by Tim Hill.
- Kolobos (Horror/Thriller, Release date US: 09/28/1999) - With Amy Weber and Linnea Quigley. Directed by Daniel Liatowitsch and David Todd Ocvirk.
- Goosed (Comedy, Release date US: 09/28/1999) - With Jennifer Tilly. Directed by Aleta Chappelle.
- Totem (Horror, Release date US: 09/28/1999) - Directed by David DeCoteau.
- Inferno (Action/Drama/Romance / Love, Release date US: 09/25/1999) - With Jean-Claude Van Damme, Danny Trejo and Pat Morita. Directed by John G. Avildsen.

- Twin Sitters (Comedy/Kids & Family/Thriller, Release date US: 12/12/1995, World premiere: 10/01/1994) - With Peter Paul, Christian and Joseph Cousins and David Paul. Directed by John Paragon.
- Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump (Documentary, Release date US: 10/01/1994) - Directed by Peyton Reed.
- The Crew (Drama/Thriller, Release date US: 10/01/1994) - With Viggo Mortensen, Donal Logue and Jeremy Sisto. Directed by Carl Colpaert.
- The River Wild (Adventure/Action/Crime/Thriller, Release date US: 09/30/1994) - With Meryl Streep, Kevin Bacon and David Strathairn. Directed by Curtis Hanson.
- The Scout (Comedy, Release date US: 09/30/1994) - With Albert Brooks, Brendan Fraser and Dianne Wiest. Directed by Michael Ritchie.
- Asterix Conquers America ( "Astérix et les Indiens", Kids & Family/Animation/Adventure/Comedy, Release date US: 09/22/1995, World premiere: 09/29/1994) - Directed by Gerhard Hahn.
- Muriel's Wedding ( Comedy/Drama/Romance / Love, Release date US: 03/10/1995, World premiere: 09/29/1994) - With Toni Collette, Rachel Griffiths and Bill Hunter. Directed by P. J. Hogan.
- Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman (Science Fiction/Comedy/TV Movie, Release date US: 12/11/1993, World premiere: 09/28/1994) - With Daryl Hannah, Daniel Baldwin and Frances Fisher. Directed by Christopher Guest.
- Jason's Lyric (Crime/Drama/Romance / Love, Release date US: 09/28/1994) - With Allen Payne, Jada Pinkett Smith and Bokeem Woodbine. Directed by Doug McHenry.
- Ed Wood (Comedy/Drama/History, Release date US: 09/28/1994, World premiere: 09/27/1994) - With Johnny Depp, Martin Landau and Patricia Arquette. Directed by Tim Burton.
- Improper Conduct (Thriller, Release date US: 09/27/1994)

- Savage Beach (Action/Thriller, Release date US: 10/01/1989) - Directed by Andy Sidaris.
- Robot Jox (Science Fiction/Action, Release date US: 11/21/1990, World premiere: 10/01/1989) - With Gary Graham, Anne-Marie Johnson and Paul Koslo. Directed by Stuart Gordon.
- The Dead Pit (Horror, Release date US: 10/01/1989) - With Jeremy Slate. Directed by Brett Leonard.
- Think Big (Comedy, Release date US: 03/01/1990, World premiere: 09/30/1989) - With Peter Paul, David Paul and Martin Mull. Directed by Jon Turteltaub.
- River of Death (Adventure/Action, Release date US: 09/29/1989) - With Michael Dudikoff, Donald Pleasence and Herbert Lom. Directed by Steve Carver.