Movies About Beethoven

From Stanley Kubrick, starring Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Michael Bates, Warren Clarke
Rated R

A Clockwork Orange is a 1971 dystopian crime film written, directed, and produced by Stanley Kubrick, based on Anthony Burgess's 1962 novel of the same name. The film follows Alex (Malcolm McDowell) and his gang of "droogs" who commit various acts of violent crime. After Alex is caught and sentenced to prison, he is chosen to undergo an experimental psychological conditioning treatment known as the Ludovico Technique, which is meant to eliminate his criminal urges. However, this leads to unforeseen consequences and Alex begins to question the morality of his own actions. The film is an exploration of morality, the conflict between good and evil, and the dangers of state control.

From John McTiernan, starring Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson
Rated R

Die Hard is a classic action movie directed by John McTiernan and released in 1988. The film follows police officer John McClane (Bruce Willis) as he attempts to stop a group of international terrorists, led by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman), from taking over a corporate office building in Los Angeles. With the help of a lone office worker, Argyle (De'voreaux White), and an LAPD sergeant, Al Powell (Reginald VelJohnson), McClane engages in an intense battle with the terrorists as he tries to save the hostages and put an end to their plans. Throughout the movie, McClane displays his wit and courage as he fights against the odds to save the day. In the end, McClane is triumphant, but not without sustaining heavy losses.

From Peter Weir, starring Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles
Rated PG

Dead Poets Society is a 1989 American drama film directed by Peter Weir and written by Tom Schulman. Set in 1959 at the fictional elite conservative Vermont boarding school Welton Academy, it tells the story of an English teacher who inspires his students through his teaching of poetry. The inspirational teacher, John Keating (Robin Williams), encourages his students to seize the day and make their lives extraordinary, awakening in them a passion for poetry and a love of learning. The film also stars Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles, and Gale Hansen. The film follows the story of the boys as they learn to live life to the fullest, standing up for what they believe in, and rebelling against the status quo. The movie is ultimately about individual freedom, and the courage to think for oneself.

From Directors: Chad Stahelski, David Leitch, starring Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Willem Dafoe
Rated R

From Directors: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, starring Nicolas Cage, Holly Hunter, Trey Wilson, John Goodman
Rated PG-13

From Jorge R. Gutiérrez, starring Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum, Ron Perlman
Rated PG

From Paul Andrew Williams, starring Terence Stamp, Gemma Arterton, Christopher Eccleston, Vanessa Redgrave
Rated PG-13

From Agnieszka Holland, starring Ed Harris, Diane Kruger, Matthew Goode, Ralph Riach
Rated PG-13

From Peter Segal, starring Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, Alan Arkin, Dwayne Johnson
Rated PG-13

From Tommy Wirkola, starring Jeppe Beck Laursen, Charlotte Frogner, Jenny Skavlan, Geir Vegar Hoel
Rated Not Rated

From Dan Mazer, starring Robert De Niro, Zac Efron, Zoey Deutch, Aubrey Plaza
Rated R

From Directors: Mike Figgis, Jon Amiel, starring Richard Gere, Lena Olin, Anne Bancroft, Tom Irwin
Rated R

From Bill Duke, starring Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Maggie Smith, Barnard Hughes
Rated PG