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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard (2009)

Don Ready is a charming and multifaceted car salesman, juggling roles as a smooth talker, romantic, and aspiring singer. When his dealership faces financial hardship, Don rallies his team of eccentric salespeople to boost sales in Temecula. Their unconventional tactics involve whiskey-fueled negotiations and late-night entertainment, disrupting the town’s usual rhythm. Amidst the high-pressure sales environment and the chaotic antics of his team, Don unexpectedly finds love and a deeper connection.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Life Partner (2009)

Three close friends each hold a contrasting view of marriage. Govinda plays a cynical divorce lawyer who scoffs at matrimony and flirts constantly. Khan is a romantic who values love above all, with D’Souza as his love interest. Kapoor portrays a Gujarati who supports arranged marriage, and Desai appears as his wife.

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Crime · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Rampage (2009)

Ruthless vengeance drives Bill Williamson, whose small‑town life has become a stifling monotony that gnaws at him. Trapped in the meaningless grind and powerless before a looming global collapse, he spirals into madness, devising a shockingly violent scheme that threatens to flood the streets with blood and shake society to its core.

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Crime · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Kaminey (2009)

Two starkly different brothers—one impulsive, the other cautious—see their lives collide when the reckless twin pursues a risky get‑rich‑quick scheme, drawing the attention of criminals, while the other discovers a bounty has been placed on his head, forcing both into a violent struggle for survival.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Ambiguous ending

Ritu (2009)

Ritu follows three close friends as they step into a vivid new chapter of their lives, confronting inevitable changes that come with growing up. The story captures their evolving relationships and the uncertainty of a season that contrasts sharply with the cherished moments they once shared.

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Music · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Degrassi Goes Hollywood (2009)

The gang travels to Los Angeles, California as they attempt to live out their dreams.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Pokkisham (2009)

The story of a marine engineer from Calcutta, Lenin, who meets a girl in Nagore, Nadira. Their lives intertwine through friendship, romance and heartbreak.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Spread (2009)

In the vibrant landscape of Hollywood, Nikki Kutcher thrives by catering to the desires of affluent, older women. His carefully constructed world is disrupted when one client leaves, and he encounters Heather, a spirited waitress. A playful competition of seduction ignites between them, quickly escalating the stakes. As Nikki’s lifestyle comes under increasing scrutiny, he’s forced to confront the hidden consequences of his choices and the fragility of his carefully built existence.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Grace (2009)

Nearing the peak of her pregnancy, Madeline Matheson is determined to have a natural childbirth. However, fate intervenes tragically when her baby is stillborn. In a miraculous turn, the infant revives, but this extraordinary event comes with a horrifying consequence: an unyielding hunger for human blood. As Madeline’s maternal instincts clash with desperate circumstances, she must confront a terrifying darkness and fight to protect her child.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Bandslam (2009)

A talented singer-songwriter, Charlotte Barnes, joins forces with newcomer Will Burton to challenge her arrogant ex-boyfriend at a local battle of the bands. As they develop a distinctive musical style, a romantic connection sparks between Will and the band's guitarist, Sa5m. Faced with unexpected setbacks, the group must ultimately decide whether to give up or fight for their passion and their music.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Taxidermia (2009)

Three generations of men are portrayed with unusual obsessions and desires. The grandfather is consumed by recollections of war, while the father compulsively overeats in a desperate pursuit of accomplishment. His son, however, seeks an unattainable ideal of lasting perfection through the art of taxidermy, attempting to preserve life in a static, eternal form.

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Adventure · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Ponyo (2009)

A curious goldfish princess named Ponyo leaves her underwater home and befriends a young boy named Sosuke. Wishing to become human, Ponyo embarks on a journey that intertwines their lives. Her desire to live among humans, however, triggers a magical event, unleashing a storm and threatening Sosuke's village and everyone he cares about.

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Thriller · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending

Turning Point (2009)

Laughing works for triad boss Yi, who treats him like a brother and later pushes him into the police force to serve as Yi’s eyes inside law enforcement. A top student at the academy, he is recruited by Inspector Xian to infiltrate a rival syndicate, making him a double‑undercover. While embedded he falls for the rival boss’s sister, Karen, forcing him to choose between loyalty, justice and love—a decisive turning point in his life.

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Comedy · Dark tone · Mixed ending

Where Got Ghost? (2009)

“Where Got Ghost?” is a Horror-Comedy Chinese Movie. 3-in-1 Horror tales told in a good old comedy fashion.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Raging Phoenix (2009)

Determined to settle an old score, she returns and allies with a band of kung‑fu masters to thwart a notorious gang that preys on young women. Their plan falters when they cannot locate the gang’s hidden hideout, leaving the mission compromised and the threat unresolved.

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Comedy · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Neuilly Yo Mama! (2009)

Samy moves from the underdeveloped crime-ridden French suburb to the riches of Neuilly.

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Mystery · Tense tone

4th Period Mystery (2009)

During the fourth period, Da‑jeong discovers her classmate Tae‑gyu dead in a classroom, with Jeong‑hun standing in front of him, blood splattered on his clothes. To prevent Jeong‑hun from becoming the prime suspect, she joins him to locate the real murderer still inside the school, racing against a 40‑minute deadline before period ends.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Road Trip: Beer Pong (2009)

Three college roommates abandon their studies and hop onto a bus packed with glamorous, scantily clad models, heading to the National Beer Pong Tournament. The film follows their wild road‑trip adventures as they chase victory in the ultimate drinking‑sport competition.

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Drama · Melancholic tone

Red River (2009)

A haunting, tragic love story set in the aftermath of the American‑Vietnam War, exploring how the conflict reshapes ordinary lives. In a border town straddling China and Vietnam, the film follows a couple whose bond is tested by loss, memory and lingering trauma, illustrating a universal tale of war’s enduring impact on humanity.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Bran Nue Dae (2009)

In the summer of 1965, a young man revels in the carefree rhythm of Broome, the historic pearling town—fishing, hanging out with friends and his girlfriend. When his mother sends him to a Christian mission for further schooling, he rebels, is punished, and escapes. His trek across the outback ultimately brings him back to the home he longs for.

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Drama · Dark tone · Mixed ending

Accomplices (2009)

Two police detectives investigate the murder of a high-end male prostitute, and his relationship with his girlfriend.

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Comedy · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Well Done Abba (2009)

Armaan Ali, a Mumbai driver employed by a senior executive, takes a month’s leave to arrange a marriage for his teenage daughter who lives near Hyderabad. His search drags on, and after three months he returns to find his boss ready to fire him. Persuaded to explain, Armaan recounts a tale that is both hilarious and moving, revealing why his delay was inevitable.

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Action · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker (2009)

Tsukasa Kadoya is drawn across time and space back to his own Decade world, where he learns the source of his powers and his true role as the leader of the revived Dai‑Shocker. The film brings together every Heisei lead Rider—ten in total—and all the classic Shōwa Kamen Riders, assembling a roster of twenty‑five heroes for an ultimate showdown.

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Adventure · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Samurai Sentai Shinkenger the Movie: The Fateful War (2009)

Set between Shinkenger Acts 22 and 23, the team faces the resurrected Kusare Gedoushu leader Aburame Manpuku and his army over three days. Exhausted and wounded, they are nearly defeated, but the enemy must pause to recharge in the Sanzu River. While recuperating, Jii discovers the Secret Disk used by the original Shinken Red to seal Manpuku, hidden at Genryu Temple in enemy territory, prompting a daring plan to retrieve it.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009)

A global conflict unfolds as an elite team of specialized warriors, the G.I. Joe, must utilize advanced weaponry and tactical skills to confront the sinister Cobra organization. This ruthless arms dealing group threatens worldwide chaos, forcing the Joes into intense battles across diverse environments, from arid deserts to frigid, icy landscapes. The team strives to thwart Cobra's destructive plans and secure global stability in this action-packed adventure.

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Biography · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Julie & Julia (2009)

A young woman in New York City, Julie Powell, decides to cook every recipe in Julia Child’s classic French cookbook as a personal challenge. As she immerses herself in the demanding world of haute cuisine, her story parallels that of Julia Child, who revolutionized American cooking by introducing French techniques and recipes to a wide audience. Both women embark on transformative journeys, showcasing passion, determination, and the power of food.

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Drama · Tense tone · Mixed ending

A Perfect Getaway (2009)

During their honeymoon in Hawaii, adventurous newlyweds Cliff and Cydney discover a disturbing crime scene, instantly disrupting their idyllic escape. As they investigate, they find themselves increasingly entangled in a web of suspicion and danger. They must confront the unsettling possibility that their dream vacation has become a terrifying illusion, and that they may not be as safe as they thought.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Ambiguous ending

Yang Yang (2009)

Yang‑yang, a French‑Chinese woman who has never met her French father and doesn’t speak French, lives a lonely life after her mother remarries. She finds work in the entertainment industry, where her mixed heritage becomes a marketable asset. The film follows her navigation of personal challenges, her relationships with men, her mother, and friends, exploring identity and belonging.

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Family · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey! (2009)

After meeting Kayla, a baby elephant, at a magical circus, George and the Man with the Yellow Hat help her travel across the United States. They trek on foot, hop on a train and ride a truck to reunite Kayla with her brother and sister in California. A misunderstanding leads to George being accused of elephant‑napping and sent back to New York.

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Drama · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Paper Heart (2009)

This charming comedy-drama follows Charlyne Yi as she embarks on a journey to explore and question the concept of true love. Through interviews with friends and people she meets along the way, she examines and challenges conventional ideas about romantic relationships. As she delves deeper into her exploration, Michael Cera unexpectedly enters her life, prompting a shift in her perspective and leading her to confront her own feelings and experiences.

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Horror · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

I Sell the Dead (2009)

In 19th-century Europe, two grave robbers find themselves facing execution. Before their fate is sealed, Arthur Blake recounts his disturbing story to Father Francis Duffy. The confession reveals a world of body snatching, fueled by whisky and shadowed by danger. Blake details gruesome discoveries and violent clashes with the notorious House of Murphy, as their activities spiral into a descent into mayhem with increasingly perilous consequences.

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Drama · Whimsical tone · Bittersweet ending

Cold Souls (2009)

A struggling actor facing a career slump discovers a unique service that offers to freeze and store souls. Seeking an escape from his troubles, he opts to have his own soul preserved. However, his plan goes awry when a rival actor steals his soul, sending him on a bizarre quest from New York to Russia to reclaim it, blurring the lines between what’s real and imagined.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Merantau (2009)

Yuda, a talented Silat Harimau practitioner from a peaceful farming village in Minangkabau, West Sumatra, prepares for his Merantau—an ancient rite of passage that sends young men from the community to the wider world. He leaves home for the bustling streets of Jakarta, determined to prove himself and forge a new reputation.

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Romance · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Neel Akasher Chandni (2009)

Neel and Akash, childhood friends, both fall for Chandni, though she reciprocates Akash’s feelings. When Chandni’s father unexpectedly arranges her marriage to Neel, the trio’s relationships are tested, forcing each of them to confront love, loyalty, and destiny.

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Comedy · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Separation City (2009)

A tale of falling out of love for the first time. A comedy-drama which follows the collapse of two marriages.

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Thriller · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

A Million (2009)

Eight contestants vie for $1 million on a survival reality show in the Australian desert. After the first eliminated player is found dead, the remaining competitors face terrifying situations, navigate harsh conditions, shattered alliances and a web of lies and betrayals that turn the game into a deadly struggle for truth.

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Drama · Tense tone · Happy ending

Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire (2009)

Ninjas possessing unique bloodline limits begin vanishing across the nations, and suspicion falls on the Fire Nation. To avert a full‑scale conflict, Tsunade orders Kakashi to sacrifice himself. After receiving Kakashi’s heirloom charms, Naruto battles allies and enemies alike, striving to stop the tragedy and persuade those who have embraced the Will of Fire to seek peace.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Funny People (2009)

Facing a serious illness, successful comedian George Simmons unexpectedly connects with a young, aspiring stand-up, Ira. George takes Ira under his wing, and through their experiences in the comedy world, a strong bond forms. As George grapples with his mortality and considers his legacy, he also finds himself unexpectedly falling in love. Ultimately, he must confront what truly makes life meaningful, exploring themes of identity, love, and the importance of laughter.

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Adventure · Light tone · Happy ending

Aliens in the Attic (2009)

During a family vacation, siblings and their cousins discover that tiny aliens have invaded their attic. The extraterrestrial beings are using one of the children, Ricky, to plan a full-scale invasion of Earth. To protect their parents and the rest of the adults, the kids must work together to outwit the aliens and stop their plans before it’s too late. It’s a race against time to save the planet from an unexpected and miniature threat.

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Comedy · Bittersweet tone · Happy ending

Love Aaj Kal (2009)

Two lovers break up after they realize that their career goals are pulling them in different directions.

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