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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Good Luck Charlie, It’s Christmas! (2011)

During the holidays the Duncan family’s plans go awry. They travel from Denver to visit the Blankenhoopers in Palm Springs but get stranded between Denver and Utah. A quirky older couple from Roswell offers a ride to Las Vegas, claiming alien abduction. After their car fails, the Duncans buy a battered Yugo, lose luggage in Vegas, and endure a chaotic Christmas with Grandpa and Grandma Blankenhooper.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Bittersweet ending

Dog Jack (2011)

A slave boy and his faithful dog escape their master’s plantation, enlist in the Union army, and eventually meet their former master on the battlefield. Inspired by the true story of Jack, the mascot of the 102nd Pennsylvania regiment, whose battlefield skill was so prized he was exchanged twice for Confederate prisoners of war.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Answers to Nothing (2011)

A missing child profoundly impacts the lives of several individuals, triggering personal reflection and deep longing. A therapist struggles with his own failing relationships while trying to help others, a young woman seeks connection despite societal obstacles, and a mother desperately hopes for reconciliation, even if it destroys her. The search for the missing child exposes vulnerabilities and explores the complexities of love, loss, and hope.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Outrage (2011)

Within the shadowy world of Tokyo’s criminal underworld, fragile alliances crumble as Ikemoto’s deception is revealed. A brutal chain of betrayal and escalating violence ignites between competing yakuza families. Amidst ruthless power struggles and elaborate schemes, the distinction between right and wrong becomes increasingly unclear as each clan vies for dominance and control.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

The Yellow Sea (2011)

Haunted by his missing wife, cab driver Gu-nam spirals into desperation, struggling to repay a mounting debt. He accepts a dangerous job with a ruthless hitman, Myun-ga, traveling to Seoul to settle a score. However, a series of betrayals and shocking violence ensnare Gu-nam, leading to a deadly confrontation and falsely implicating him in a brutal crime.

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Drama · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

Shame (2011)

Living a seemingly successful life in New York City, a man named Brandon struggles with a compulsive sexual addiction he desperately tries to conceal. As he moves through the city's vibrant and isolating environment, his inner demons threaten to overwhelm him, forcing him to confront the destructive nature of his obsessions and the isolation they create.

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Drama · Dark tone · Sad ending

Coriolanus (2011)

In ancient Rome, the respected General Caius Martius, known as Coriolanus, finds himself caught in a web of political intrigue and personal conflict as he pursues the high office of Consul. Facing rejection from the people, his anger ignites a dangerous rebellion, forcing his banishment. Driven by vengeance, Coriolanus forms a tense partnership with his longtime adversary, Tullus Aufidius, to confront the city that once celebrated him. The conflict threatens to tear Rome apart.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Sleeping Beauty (2011)

Lucy, a struggling university student, takes on a desperate job as a "Sleeping Beauty" – a woman who falls asleep in a room and awakens as if no time has passed. Driven by financial hardship, she agrees to this unusual arrangement, where men visit her while she sleeps. The first man she encounters praises her youth and beauty, while the second reveals a darker, sadistic nature. Despite the unsettling experiences, Lucy continues to return to the room, compelled by her circumstances and the mystery surrounding the process.

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Horror · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Spellbound (2011)

When her scariest secret is finally revealed, it shocks everyone. A magician meets an eccentric young woman and asks her to join his magic show. Over the next year he gets to know her offstage, forming a close bond and eventually falling for her, despite the personal problems she continues to carry.

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Comedy · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Magic to Win (2011)

Professor Hong Sum Kwai, Water Magician of five elemental wizards, loses powers, which transfer to his student Cheng Meisi. Cheng enjoys her new powers on the volleyball court, but soon gets caught in a wizard war. Fire Magician Bi Yewu wants to change a tragedy and must gather wizards—Wood, Earth, Metal—Wood Magician Gu Xinyue warns that altering time could cause catastrophe.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Poraali (2011)

Kumaran and Nallavan travel from Thrissur to Chennai seeking work, staying with friend Pulikutty. They get jobs at a fuel station; Nallavan quickly falls for co‑worker Tamilarasi. Kumaran clashes with neighbour film dancer Bharathi, who later sees his honesty and loves him. Just as their lives improve, a hidden past resurfaces, threatening stability.

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Crime · Dark tone · Happy ending

Bejawada (2011)

A fearless young man plunges into a violent quest to avenge his brother’s murder, targeting the ruthless criminals behind it. As he battles the underworld, he also takes on the task of protecting the labourers’ and students’ unions from a gangster’s tyrannical grip, striving to restore justice and bring peace to his community.

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Drama · Dark tone · Happy ending

Ombak Rindu (2011)

Izzah, a humble village teacher, is forced by her uncle to work in a brothel to fund her aunt’s surgery. Her first client, wealthy playboy Hariz, agrees to marry her to rescue her from the life of prostitution. After bringing her home, he unexpectedly falls in love, but family pressure forces him to honor his prior engagement to childhood friend Mila, creating a painful love triangle that binds the three lives in a cascade of conflicting emotions.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Swapna Sanchari (2011)

Ajaychandran comes back to his native Kerala from the Gulf, proudly presenting himself as a wealthy man. His habit of flaunting his newfound riches before the villagers leads him to extravagant expenses, mounting debts and ultimately the loss of his fortune.

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Drama · Bleak tone · Ambiguous ending

Sengadal (2011)

Dhanushkodi, the Indo‑Sri Lankan border town, becomes a crucible for defeated lives and exhausted dreams. Filmmaker Manimekalai, Soori—a half‑wit Sri Lankan Tamil refugee, fisherman Munusamy, and social worker Rosemary of Jesuit Christian Refugee Services struggle to keep their sanity amid a chaotic mix of living and dead refugees, clashes with Indian and Sri Lankan authorities, and personal turmoil driving the narrative.

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Documentary

Casuals (2011)

Thirty years ago a terrace subculture emerged in UK cities, stemming from the late‑1970s mod revival and football firms in Liverpool, Manchester and London who stole designer sportswear abroad. Their style set trends high‑street retailers later copied, and by the early 1980s the “casual” look spread across Europe, shaping modern fashion. The documentary examines the movement’s origins, meanings and enduring influence.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

The Tragedy of Man (2011)

Jankovics’s adaptation of the eponymous play is divided into multiple parts, and depicts the creation and fall of Man throughout history.

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Family · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Trading Christmas (2011)

Emily misses her daughter Heather, a college student in Boston who plans a Christmas trip to Phoenix yet says she'll stay to study. Emily swaps homes with professor Charles, seeking solitude, and flies to Boston. Faith discovers Charles at Emily’s house, and Ray, Charles’ brother, answers a 911 call finding Emily in Charles’ condo, sparking a holiday romance.

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Animation · Light tone · Happy ending

Jingle All the Way (2011)

A lively Husky puppy, abandoned at a Christmas‑tree farm, instantly befriends a lonely boy visiting with his parents. When the family departs, the boy cannot keep the pup, and the determined puppy slips away, braving snow‑covered fields and forests in a heartfelt quest to reunite with his new friend.

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Drama · Bleak tone · Bleak ending

Resistance (2011)

In 1944, after a failed D‑Day invasion, German forces have occupied England and are advancing west toward Wales. In an isolated Welsh village on the English border, the women awaken to discover their husbands have mysteriously vanished. Determined, they trek into the mountains to join the Resistance.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

Ben 10 - Generator Rex: Heroes United (2011)

Two Heroes. One Epic Battle. Ben Tennyson falls through a wormhole and encounters Rex. The two heroes must unite against a foe that can absorb their powers.

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Family · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Mayakkam Enna (2011)

Karthik drifts between hanging out with friends and aspiring to become an assistant to his idol, an acclaimed yet arrogant wildlife photographer. When his close friend Sundar brings his girlfriend Yamini into the circle, they clash at first, but eventually the opposite personalities draw them together.

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Fantasy · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Daddy, I’m a Zombie (2011)

13 going on eternity The misadventures of a teenager girl in her new life as zombie.

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Comedy · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Desi Boyz (2011)

When two cash-strapped UK-based Indians become male escorts amid an economic downturn, money flows right in but everything else in their lives starts falling apart.

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Comedy · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Romantics Anonymous (2011)

A gifted chocolatier's social anxiety hinders her professional aspirations until she encounters Jean-René, a struggling shop owner. Together, they forge an unlikely partnership as Angélique develops a special collection of chocolates that could revitalize their businesses. However, success hinges on her willingness to confront her feelings and embrace a chance at romance, potentially transforming their connection into something more.

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Drama · Bleak tone · Bleak ending

House of Pleasures (2011)

Set in 19th-century Paris, this story explores the complex relationships between a reserved doctor, a fervent artist, and a shrewd brothel owner. Their lives intertwine through narratives of love, betrayal, and longing, drawing inspiration from the celebrated short stories of Guy de Maupassant. The film delves into the desires and secrets that lie beneath the surface of a seemingly glamorous society.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Playoff (2011)

In the 1980s, an Israeli refugee, deemed a traitor, coaches West Germany’s basketball team.

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Animation · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas (2011)

Join the Ice Age herd for a frosty holiday adventure. Sid accidentally shatters Manny’s treasured Christmas rock, lands on Santa’s naughty list, and launches a comedic trek to the North Pole to set things right—only to tumble into even greater chaos. In a whirlwind of slapstick mishaps, Manny and the prehistoric posse must unite to save Christmas for the entire world.

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War · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Remembrance (2011)

During World War II, Hannah, a young Jewish woman, is rescued from a Nazi concentration camp by her Polish boyfriend. Convinced he died during their perilous escape, she rebuilds her life and later marries. More than thirty years afterward, the shocking discovery that he survived forces her to confront deep‑seated grief, doubts, and questions of love, loyalty, and forgiveness.

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Drama · Dark tone · Sad ending

Naayika (2011)

The film chronicles the rise, fame and sudden disappearance of Gracy, portrayed by Sharada, who was once a celebrated heroine of Malayalam cinema. It explores her personal journey, the pressures of stardom, and the changing landscape of the industry that led to her abrupt exit from the silver screen.

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Comedy · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

The Muppets (2011)

A passionate Muppet fan named Walter discovers that oil tycoon Tex Richman plans to tear down the historic Muppet Theater. Teaming up with Gary and Mary, he helps to organize a massive telethon to raise $10 million and prevent the demolition. The effort reunites the Muppets, who are now pursuing various careers – Fozzie is in a tribute band, Miss Piggy is in fashion, Animal is in rehab, and Gonzo has become a plumbing mogul. Kermit leads the charge to save their beloved theater and bring the Muppets back together.

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Romance · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

The Artist (2011)

A daring stunt rider's obsession with performing dangerous tricks on the "Wall of Death" motorcycle ride consumes his life, jeopardizing his relationships and pushing him to the brink. His relentless pursuit of thrills and recognition leads to a personal crisis as he struggles to balance his passion with the consequences it has on those around him. The film explores themes of ambition, obsession, and the search for meaning through a visually striking and suspenseful narrative.

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Family · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

When Santa Fell to Earth (2011)

With Christmas two weeks away and rain pouring, Ben can’t find holiday spirit. Suddenly, Santa Niklas Goodfellow and his caravan crash‑land in Foggy Lane during a thunderstorm. They are chased by the ruthless Gerold Geronimus Goblynch and his nutcracker army, who have outlawed magic, turned Christmas into a greedy regime and imprisoned angels. Goblynch forces the last Santa into hard labor at the Christmas Palace.

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Comedy · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Small Fry (2011)

A fast food restaurant mini variant of Buzz forcibly switches places with the real Buzz and his friends have to deal with the obnoxious impostor.

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Mystery · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Hugo (2011)

Beneath the bustling Paris train station, Hugo Cabret lives a solitary existence, tending to the clocks. He's a resourceful orphan caught up in a world of secrets and shadows. When Hugo discovers a mysterious automaton and forms an unexpected friendship with a young girl and an eccentric toy shop owner, he uncovers a hidden past and a series of long-held mysteries that could change his life forever.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

My Week with Marilyn (2011)

During the filming of "The Prince and the Showgirl" in 1956, a young Oxford graduate named Colin Clark unexpectedly finds himself working alongside the iconic Marilyn Monroe. With her husband away, Colin offers Marilyn a chance to experience a more relaxed and private side of British life. He embarks on a week-long escapade, hoping to shield her from the intense pressures and scrutiny that come with global fame, creating a memorable and fleeting connection.

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Drama · Dark tone · Sad ending

A Dangerous Method (2011)

In the years leading up to World War I, a complex web of psychological exploration unfolds in Zurich and Vienna. The drama centers on Carl Jung, a promising psychiatrist, and his relationship with his mentor, Sigmund Freud. Their professional and personal lives become entangled with Sabina Spielrein, a young patient whose troubled past and compelling nature challenge their theories and ignite a passionate, volatile dynamic that forever alters their understanding of the human mind.

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Animation · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Arthur Christmas (2011)

A heartwarming adventure reveals how Santa manages to deliver presents to every child on Christmas Eve. Beneath the North Pole, a high-tech command center orchestrates the annual gift distribution. When one child's present is missed, it's up to Arthur, Santa's clumsy but determined son, to embark on a mission and save Christmas, encountering hilarious family dynamics and unexpected challenges along the way.

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Comedy · Tense tone · Happy ending

Osthe (2011)

A police officer faces challenges from his family, gangsters and politicians and what happens in the end forms the crux of the story.

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Crime · Melancholic tone · Sad ending

A Brighter Summer Day (1991) (2011)

Set in 1960s Taiwan, this film follows a young man's search for belonging and thrills. His desire for excitement leads him into a cycle of minor offenses and a confrontation with a dangerous street gang. As tensions rise and the consequences of his actions mount, a tragic event unfolds, irrevocably altering his life and marking the end of a carefree summer.

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