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Thriller · Tense tone · Happy ending

Playing House (2011)

In this taut thriller, newlyweds Jen and Mitch invite their friend Danny to move in and split the rent, thinking three’s company and four’s a crowd. Their arrangement seems harmonious at first, but the fragile balance shatters when Danny brings an unexpected new roommate, turning the sweet, budget‑saving living situation into a tense, dangerous game of trust and deception.

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Romance · Light tone · Happy ending

Prema Kavali (2011)

A story about Sreenu, an NCC cadet who loves Prema in his college, and his heroic efforts to gain his love

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Totally True Love (2011)

When the new boy in class, Jørgen, moves into the haunted house down the road, Anne’s world turns upside-down; she falls head over heals in love with him.

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Romance · Light tone · Happy ending

Tanu Weds Manu (2011)

Manu travels to India on a mission to find a suitable bride, only to be instantly captivated by the lively and independent Tanu. Though their chemistry is undeniable, Tanu cherishes her freedom and has no intention of settling down, creating a comic clash of expectations as they navigate their unlikely romance.

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Family · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Seedan (2011)

Seedan is a 2011 Tamil drama directed by Subramaniya Shiva, starring newcomer Unni Mukundan and Ananya, with Dhanush in an extended guest role and supporting parts by Suhasini, Sheela and Vivek. A remake of the 2002 Malayalam hit Nandanam, it opened on 25 February 2011 to mixed reviews. It was filmed on a palace set built by art director Jacki at Prasad Studios, the first house set for a Tamil film in decades.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Ambiguous ending

The Over the Hill Band (2011)

Claire, a spirited 70-year-old widow, seeks to reconnect with her estranged R&B musician son, Sid, after a significant life event. To mend their relationship, she suggests reviving their old girl group with two former friends. However, Sid insists they perform his contemporary music, creating a clash of generations and styles. This leads to a vibrant and unexpected journey as they navigate the challenges of family, friendship, and finding common ground through music.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

The Grace Card (2011)

After experiencing a profound loss, police officer Mac McDonald struggles with intense grief and questions his faith. His life takes a difficult turn as he grapples with bitterness and pain. Assigned a new partner, Sgt. Sam Wright, Mac must confront his inner turmoil and learn to work alongside someone with different perspectives. Through their partnership, they navigate complex challenges and discover the importance of forgiveness, healing, and ultimately, redemption through grace.

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Action · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Drive Angry 3D (2011)

Driven by vengeance, a hardened criminal escapes from hell to stop a dangerous cult. They plan to sacrifice his newborn granddaughter under the next full moon, and he has only three days to prevent it. To protect the last vestige of his family, he must unleash his rage and push himself beyond his physical limits, confronting the cult’s sinister leader and his followers in a furious rampage.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Ambiguous ending

Heartbeats (2011)

Francis and Marie, close friends, find their bond tested when Nicolas arrives, sparking intense feelings in both. As they grapple with their desires for him, their friendship is challenged, leading to a poignant exploration of love, longing, and heartbreak. The film examines the complexities of attraction and the pain of unrequited feelings, portraying a raw and emotional journey.

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Drama · Tense tone · Sad ending

Of Gods and Men (2011)

Nestled in the remote, mountainous region of North Africa, a community of French monks dedicates their lives to prayer and service. Their peaceful existence is shattered when a violent act by Islamic extremists throws the region into turmoil. Faced with the offer of military protection, the monks grapple with a profound moral dilemma: should they flee their beloved monastery, or remain committed to their spiritual calling amidst escalating danger and uncertainty?

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Lessons of a Dream (2011)

Hip hip hooray boys! An English teacher brings soccer to a German school in the 19th Century.

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Crime · Tense tone · Sad ending

Amanda Knox: Murder on Trial in Italy (2011)

Based on the 2007 murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Italy. Stars Hayden Panettiere as Amanda Knox, a Seattle honors student accused of killing her roommate, with Marcia Gay Harden, Paolo Romio as Raffaele Sollecito and Djirbi Kebe as Rudy Guede. The Lifetime drama examines whether Knox was guilty or a scapegoat.

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Drama · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Sedona (2011)

Set against Sedona’s iconic red rocks and energy vortexes, the comedy follows a group of travelers who, in search of meaning, cross paths with the town’s quirky inhabitants. Their misadventures and mishaps ultimately steer them toward surprising, almost magical, revelations.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

I Am Number Four (2011)

Hunted and living under assumed identities, John Smith is one of nine extraordinary children from a destroyed planet, each with unique abilities. As he seeks refuge in a quiet Ohio town, he experiences first love and discovers his own emerging powers. But his newfound peace is shattered when he realizes he’s being hunted by Mogadorians, deadly intergalactic warriors, and that he’s not alone in his destiny.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011)

FBI agent Malcolm Turner returns as Big Momma in this comedic sequel, now joined by his teenage stepson who helps him go undercover. Their mission takes them to an all-girls performing arts school where they must track down a dangerous criminal. To blend in, Big Momma adopts a new outrageous disguise, posing as a plus-sized college student named Charmaine, leading to hilarious situations and close calls.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Unknown (2011)

Awakening from a car crash in Berlin, Dr. Martin Harris discovers his wife no longer recognizes him, and another man has assumed his identity. Dismissed by the authorities, he begins a dangerous search to uncover the truth behind this unsettling situation. Pursued by relentless assassins who want him silenced, Martin must fight to reclaim his life and expose the imposter’s scheme.

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Drama · Light tone · Happy ending

Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju (2011)

An ambitious filmmaker pours his effort into realizing his dream of directing a movie, but commercial pressures force him to compromise repeatedly. The countless demands strip the story of its original authenticity, turning it into a comic farce. The film wonders whether such a diluted vision can still succeed at the box office.

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Mystery · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Nadunisi Naaygal (2011)

Having suffered sexual abuse as a child, Veera grows into a psycho obsessed with sex and kills for pleasure.

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Family · Bittersweet tone · Happy ending

Payyans (2011)

Josy is an unemployed, irresponsible young guy. His life changes when his beloved mother dies in a fatal accident and his long-lost father returns home.

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Comedy · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Kaccha Limboo (2011)

The term Kaccha Limboo means a child who isn’t yet mature. The film follows 13‑year‑old Shambu, an overweight student mocked by peers. He has a loving family but feels alienated from his step‑father and quietly admires a girl who scorns him, chatting with her anonymously. After breaking a classmate’s video‑camera and being caught forging diary signatures, he runs away, befriends slum children, and seeks acceptance.

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Mystery · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending

Vanishing on 7th Street (2011)

A sudden and inexplicable blackout plunges Detroit into darkness, leaving a handful of people behind. Seeking shelter in a rundown bar, a group of strangers finds themselves facing a terrifying situation as they struggle to understand why the rest of the city has disappeared. With daylight fading, they must confront the unsettling and pervasive darkness that isolates them and threatens their survival.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Brotherhood (2011)

Set against the harsh realities of Lagos, this story follows two brothers whose lives take drastically different turns. One brother is drawn into a world of crime and corruption, while the other strives to uphold justice within their impoverished community. Their conflicting choices lead them on a collision course, forcing them to confront not only each other but also the deep-seated issues threatening to tear their lives and neighborhood apart, ultimately challenging the strength of their brotherhood.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

We Are What We Are (2011)

Following the sudden death of their father, a seemingly ordinary family is forced to confront a horrifying secret. As they grapple with grief and the logistics of the situation, the eldest son, Alfredo, an isolated teenager, discovers the dark truth behind his family’s unusual customs and their desperate need for human flesh. He must assume a terrifying leadership role, struggling to maintain order and protect his family while confronting their primal instincts and the escalating danger they face.

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Thriller · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Children… (2011)

On March 26, 1991, five boys disappear while frog‑hunting on a mountain, sparking a lingering mystery. A documentary filmmaker, a police detective, and a university professor each pursue clues, but their investigation is clouded when one of the missing children's parents emerges as a key suspect.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Come Rain, Come Shine (2011)

Do you remember… we’re still loved. A melodrama about a couple who have been married for five years, but who continue to play hide and seek with their true feelings.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

7 Khoon Maaf (2011)

Obsessed with finding pure love, Susanna marries repeatedly, only to watch each husband die under mysterious circumstances. As the body count rises to seven, her relentless quest for the perfect man becomes a chilling tale of deception, betrayal, and murder.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Re-encounter (2011)

Recovering memories from five years earlier, 18‑year‑old Hye‑hwa once loved Han‑soo. When she became pregnant, he vanished without a trace. Five years later he reappears, claiming their child survived. Doubtful at first, Hye‑hwa discovers the baby was adopted, forcing her to confront the past and decide if she can rebuild the family she thought was lost.

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Adventure · Bittersweet tone · Happy ending

Jungle Child (2011)

A family of a German linguist lives with an indigenous tribe in Papua New Guinea.

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Thriller · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Largo Winch II (2011)

After his adoptive father's death, Largo Winch unexpectedly becomes head of the W Group and decides to sell the conglomerate, using the money to fund a humanitarian foundation. The same day a mysterious witness accuses him of crimes against humanity, forcing him to journey into the Burmese jungle and confront his past to clear his name.

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Comedy · Bittersweet ending

National Lampoon’s Dirty Movie (2011)

There’s always room for a dirty joke. An irreverent low‑budget producer finally gets the chance to fulfill his dream: a film built from the most offensive, filthy jokes. Charlie and his crew scramble to write the script and cast, while the movie‑within‑a‑movie erupts with one raunchy gag after another, and Charlie will do anything to win.

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Thriller · Dark tone · Sad ending

Suicide Room (2011)

Dominik, a moody and striking young man, is tormented after a drunken kiss with his bully Alex is recorded and spread online. Overwhelmed by the viral humiliation, he retreats to a virtual “suicide room,” an avatar‑driven sanctuary where the pink‑haired rebel Sylvia consoles him as fantasy and reality blend.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Ambiguous ending

Sleeping Sickness (2011)

Ebbo Velten runs a sleeping‑sickness programme in Africa, finding purpose, while his wife Vera feels adrift in Yaoundé’s expatriate community and anguished by the distance from their 14‑year‑old daughter Helen, who studies in Germany. Facing the loss of Vera, Ebbo must decide whether to leave the continent. Years later, French‑Congolese doctor Alex Nzila arrives in Cameroon to evaluate a development project and meets the withdrawn Ebbo, whose disappearance haunts the assessment.

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Fantasy · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Iron Invader (2011)

When a small town prepares for its centennial, a local artist incorporates the wreckage of a downed Russian satellite into a towering sculpture. An unexpected alien substance seeps into the metal, animating the piece as an iron monster whose sole instinct is to survive at any cost, threatening the community.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Just Go with It (2011)

Heartbreak leads plastic surgeon Danny Maccabee to invent a fake marriage to deter romantic interests. His plan hits a snag when he meets Palmer, the woman of his dreams, who is hesitant to commit. To win her over, Danny enlists his assistant Katherine to pose as his soon-to-be-ex-wife, leading to a series of comical misunderstandings and unexpected complications as their elaborate ruse spirals out of control.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

The Eagle (2011)

In 140 AD, a Roman centurion and his slave journey into the rugged highlands of Scotland on a dangerous quest to recover a lost legionary eagle standard. Twenty years prior, the emblem was lost during a disastrous battle, and the centurion is determined to restore honor to his unit. Facing hostile tribes and harsh terrain, they uncover clues about a past tragedy and the disappearance of the centurion’s father, confronting long-held secrets and a complex history along the way.

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Music · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011)

Experience the electrifying energy of Justin Bieber's unforgettable concert at Madison Square Garden. This concert documentary showcases a sold-out performance, capturing the excitement of his devoted fanbase and the thrill of the stage. The film also offers a glimpse into Bieber's life beyond the spotlight, featuring personal home videos and behind-the-scenes moments that reveal the realities of rising to fame and the challenges of navigating early stardom.

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War · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Oba: The Last Samurai (2011)

In 1944, U.S. forces land on Saipan. Captain Oba Sakae refuses the expected mass suicide with his officers and avoids POW camps, leading his men and sympathetic locals into the mountains for guerrilla warfare. Even after Japan surrenders, he brands the news propaganda, continues attacks as “The Fox,” and eventually earns the respect of the American commander sent to capture him.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Patisserie Coin De Rue (2011)

Now Open! Disillusioned Natsume arrives at Coin de Rue, a beloved Tokyo pastry shop, pleading for work. Determined to become a top‑caliber pastry chef, she vows to confront her past and the challenges ahead. Regular patron pastry critic Tomura, moved by her perseverance, faces his own painful memories, indulging in the shop’s exquisite treats.

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Drama · Tense tone · Happy ending

Gaganam (2011)

When terrorists hijack a commercial flight departing Chennai, a violent clash with the pilots damages the aircraft’s engine, forcing an emergency landing at Tirupati. NSG commando Ravi is assigned to lead the rescue operation, coordinating the team to recover passengers and neutralize the threat.

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Comedy · Tense tone · Happy ending

Vastadu Naa Raju (2011)

Vastadu Naa Raju is a 2011 Telugu‑language action film directed by Hemant Madhukar. The picture stars Vishnu Manchu, who also serves as its producer, alongside Taapsee Pannu in the principal roles. Cinematography is handled by Gopal Reddy S, while the score and songs are composed by Mani Sharma. The film blends high‑octane stunts with dramatic storytelling.

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