Movies Like
Take the Lead (2006)
Drama, Music
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TalhotBlond
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Killer's Kiss
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A woman embarks on a journey alone across the United States after fleeing from her violent husband.
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Won't Back Down
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A master thief recruits a notorious thief to help him steal two famous Faberge eggs from an impenetrable vault in an effort to pull off one final job and repay his debt to the Russian mob.
Normal
A Midwestern husband and father announces his plan to have a sex change operation.
Dangerous Minds
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Bravetown
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