Secret Garden, The (2020)

Title: The Secret Garden
Rating: PG
Directed by: Marc Munden
Written by: Jack Thorne
Based on the novel by: Frances Hodgson Burnett
Starring: Colin Firth, Julie Walters, and Dixie Egerickx
Release Date: 8/7/2020
Running Time: 99 minutes

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Set in England during a new time period in 1947, the film follows a young orphan girl who, after being sent to live with her uncle, discovers a magical garden on the grounds of his estate.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Frank for this submission

Wild Rose (2018)

Title: Wild Rose
Rating: R
Directed by: Tom Harper
Written by: Nicole Taylor
Starring: Jessie Buckley, Julie Walters, and Sophie Okoneda
Release Date: 6/21/2019
Running Time: 101 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
Jessie Buckley delivers an unforgettable, star-making performance as Rose-Lynn Harlan, a rebellious country singer who dreams of trading the working-class streets of Glasgow for the Grand Ole Opry of Nashville. Complete with an expert performance by Oscar-nominee Julie Walters and an electrifying soundtrack performed by Buckley, WILD ROSE is a joyous human story steeped in music, courage, and achieving your dreams – no matter how far away they may appear.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Gabe for this submission

Mary Poppins Returns (2018)

Title: Mary Poppins Returns
Rating: PG
Directed by: Rob Marshall
Written by: David Magee, Rob Marshall, and John DeLuca
Based on the stories by: P.L. Travers
Starring: Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw, Emily Mortimer, Julie Walters, Pixie Davies, Nathanael Saleh, Joel Dawson, Colin Firth, and Meryl Streep
Release Date: 12/19/2018
Running Time: 130 minutes

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Mary Poppins is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find the joy and wonder missing in their lives following a personal loss. Emily Blunt stars as the practically-perfect nanny with unique magical skills who can turn any ordinary task into an unforgettable, fantastic adventure and Lin-Manuel Miranda plays her friend Jack, an optimistic street lamplighter who helps bring light—and life—to the streets of London.

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Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Dedication: This film is dedicated to the memory of Helen DeLuca

Special thanks to Frank for this submission

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)*

Title: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Ol Parker
Written by: Ol Parker
Starring: Christine Baranski, Pierce Brosnan, Dominic Cooper, Colin Firth, Andy Garcia, Lily James, Amanda Seyfried, Stellan Skarsgård, Julie Walters, Alexa Davies, Josh Dylan, Jeremy Irvine, Hugh Skinner, Jessica Keenan Wynn, Cher, and Meryl Streep
Release Date: 7/20/2018
Running Time: 114 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
In this sequel to Mamma Mia! (2008), Sophie learns about her mother’s past while pregnant herself.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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The cast performs a musical number.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

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Omid Djalili, who plays the customs officer, performs a rendition of an Abba song, who eventually collapses with laughter because he can’t carry on anymore and tells the crew to stop filming.

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(+45 rating, 63 votes)

Special thanks to Noah, Allison, Ty, and Roger for this submission

Paddington 2 (2017)*

Title: Paddington 2
Rating: PG
Directed by: Paul King
Written by: Paul King, and Simon Farnaby
Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Brendan Gleeson, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, Hugh Grant, Ben Whishaw, Madeleine Harris, Samuel Joslin, and Imelda Staunton
Release Date: 1/12/2018
Running Time: 103 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
Paddington (Ben Whishaw) is happily settled with the Brown family in London, where he has become a popular member of the local community, spreading joy and marmalade wherever he goes.

While searching for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy’s hundredth birthday, Paddington sees a unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber’s antique shop, and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it. But when the book is stolen, it’s up to Paddington and the Browns to unmask the thief.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

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We see Paddington’s scrapbook which features what happened to all the major characters. Phoenix Buchanan (Hugh Grant) is sentenced for his crimes, and six months later he’s performing his Busby Berkeley-style show in prison.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

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Note: “No bears were harmed in the making of this film.”

Dedication: For our friend Michael Bond.

Special thanks to Frank, and Adam for this submission

Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool (2017)

Title: Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool
Rating: R
Directed by: Paul McGuigan
Written by: Matt Greenhalgh
Based on the memoir by: Peter Turner
Starring: Annette Bening, Jamie Bell, Julie Walters, Kenneth Cranham, Vanessa Redgrave, and Stephen Graham
Release Date: 11/16/2017
Running Time: 105 minutes

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What did you think of this film?
The film follows the playful but passionate relationship between Turner (Bell) and the eccentric Academy Award®-winning actress Gloria Grahame (Bening) in 1978 Liverpool. What starts as a vibrant affair between a legendary femme fatale and her young lover quickly grows into a deeper relationship, with Turner being the person Gloria turns to for comfort. Their passion and lust for life is tested to the limits by events beyond their control.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Effie Gray (2014)

<br /> Title: Effie Gray
Rating: PG-13
Director: Richard Laxton
Writer: Emma Thompson
Stars: Dakota Fanning, Emma Thompson and Julie Walters
Release Date: 4/3/2015
Running Time: 108 minutes

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A look at the mysterious relationship between Victorian art critic John Ruskin and his teenage bride Effie Gray.

What did you think of this film?

During Credits? No

After Credits? No

Dedication: For Natsumi Christina, Sho Henrik & Sebastian Mountain All born in the making of this film.

Special thanks to Frank S. for this submission

Paddington (2014)

<br /> TITLE: Paddington

RELEASE DATE: 1/16/2015

RATING: PG

A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he meets the kindly Brown family, who offer him a temporary haven.

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During Credits? No

After Credits? No

Note: “No bears were harmed during the making of this film.”

Special thanks to Mike for this submission

One Chance (2013)*

TITLE: One Chance

RELEASE DATE: 10/25/2013

RATING: PG-13

The true story of Paul Potts, a shy, bullied shop assistant by day and an amateur opera singer by night who became a phenomenon after being chosen for — and ultimately winning — “Britain’s Got Talent”.

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During Credits? Yes

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The credits start over a continuation of the last scene, where Paul and Julz wander around a plaza in Venice.

After Credits? No

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For Joyce Beber

Special thanks to Frank S. for this submission

Tag: Julie Walters

Secret Garden, The (2020)

Wild Rose (2018)

Mary Poppins Returns (2018)

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)*

Paddington 2 (2017)*

Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool (2017)

Effie Gray (2014)

Paddington (2014)

One Chance (2013)*

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