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Movies made by Warner Bros. Pictures
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 2 nominations.
Length: 114 mins
War Dogs (2016)
July 28th , 2006, Efraim Diveroli finds "The Afghan deal" online
January 26th , 2007, AEY win the Afghan deal contract
August 23rd , 2007, the FBI raid AEY's offices
January 4th , 2011, Efraim Diveroli is sentenced to four years in prison
Awards:
2 nominations.
Length: 91 mins
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
January 11th , 1984, Pee-wee Herman sets off on his Big Adventure
January 12th , 1984, Pee-wee Herman arrives at The Alamo
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 17 nominations.
Length: 126 mins
North Country (2005)
August 15th , 1988, Lois Jenson, who Josey Aimes is based on, files a sexual harassment lawsuit against her employer
January 25th , 1992, Lois Jenson, who Josey Aimes is based on, quits her job
December 23rd , 1998, a settlement is reached between the mine and its sexually harassed employees
Awards:
Won 3 Oscars. Another 93 wins & 153 nominations.
Length: 120 mins
Argo (2012)
November 4th , 1979, the US embassy staff in Tehran are taken hostage
January 28th , 1980, six American diplomats are smuggled out of Iran
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 12 wins & 35 nominations.
Length: 134 mins
Invictus (2009)
July 18th , Mandela Day
February 11th , 1990, Nelson Mandela is freed from prison
May 10th , 1994, Nelson Mandela is voted in as president of South Africa
May 11th , 1994, Nelson Mandela starts his first day as president of South Africa
June 4th , 1994, the Springboks lose to the Lions
May 25th , 1995, the Springboks beat the Wallabies
June 24th , 1995, the Rugby World Cup final is played between South Africa and New Zealand
Awards:
10 wins & 11 nominations.
Length: 136 mins
Just Mercy (2019)
June 7th , 1987, Walter McMillian is arrested for the murder of Ronda Morrison
August 18th , 1989, Herbert Richardson is executed
April 16th , 1992, a retrial hearing is held for Walter McMillian
November 22nd , 1992, 60 Minutes broadcast a segment about Walter McMillian's case
February 23rd , 1993, Walter McMillian's case reaches the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals
March 2nd , 1993, Walter McMillian is freed
April 1st , 1993, the US senate holds a hearing on the death penalty
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 4 nominations.
Length: 147 mins
Sleepers (1996)
March 16th , 1984, "John Reilly's bloated body was found face up in a tenement building"
July 26th , 1985, "Thomas Marcano... was shot at close range five times"
Awards:
3 wins & 20 nominations.
Length: 128 mins
42 (2013)
April 22nd , 1947, Philadelphia Phillies manager Ben Chapman calls Jackie Robinson a "nigger"
September 17th , 1947, the Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, sending them to the World Series
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 7 wins & 5 nominations.
Length: 111 mins
Miss Congeniality (2000)
April 25th , Grace Hart calls it "The perfect date. It’s not too hot, not too cold. All you need is a light jacket."
Awards:
Nominated for 6 Oscars. Another 23 wins & 144 nominations.
Length: 94 mins
127 Hours (2010)
April 26th , 2003, Aron Ralston's arm becomes trapped
May 1st , 2003, Aron Ralston amputates his own arm and walks to safety
Awards:
11 wins & 22 nominations.
Length: 163 mins
Watchmen (2009)
May 12th , 1959, Jonathan Osterman is introduced to Janey Slater
September 4th , 1970, a room full of people wearing disguises meet
October 12th , 1985, "tonight, a Comedian died in New York"
October 16th , 1985, the Comedian is buried
October 21st , 1985, Rorschach is captured
November 1st , 1985, Rorschach and the Nite Owl try to stop Ozymandias
Awards:
Won 5 Oscars. Another 81 wins & 130 nominations.
Length: 170 mins
The Aviator (2004)
May 27th , 1930,
September 13th , 1935, Howard Hughes breaks the world landplane speed record in his H-1 Racer
July 14th , 1938, Howard Hughes lands after flying around the world in four days
July 7th , 1946, Howard Hughes crashes his prototype Hughes XF-11 plane
November 2nd , 1947, Howard Hughes flies the Hughes H-4 Hercules, known as the "Spruce Goose"
Awards:
3 wins & 6 nominations.
Length: 114 mins
The Goonies (1985)
June 7th , 1985, Goonies Day is celebrated in Astoria, Oregon, where The Goonies was filmed
October 26th , 1985,
Awards:
4 wins & 8 nominations.
Length: 144 mins
The Shining (1980)
October 30th , the Overlook Hotel shuts down for the winter, and Jack Torrance takes over as caretaker
July 4th , 1921, Jack Torrance attends the July 4th Ball at the Overlook Hotel
Awards:
1 win & 7 nominations.
Length: 115 mins
Demolition Man (1993)
November 20th , 1996,
August 3rd , 2032, Simon Phoenix escapes during a parole hearing
Awards:
Won 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 2 nominations.
Length: 225 mins
Woodstock (1970)
August 15th , 1969, Richie Havens, Arlo Guthrie and Joan Baez play at the first day of the Woodstock festival
August 16th , 1969, Sly and the Family Stone, The Who and Jefferson Airplane play at the second day of the Woodstock festival
August 17th , 1969, Joe Cocker, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and Jimi Hendrix play at the third and final day of the Woodstock festival
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 8 wins & 23 nominations.
Length: 129 mins
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2011)
September 11th , 2001, Oskar's father dies in the World Trade Center attack
Awards:
1 nomination.
Length: 124 mins
We Are Marshall (2006)
November 14th , 1970, Southern Airways Flight 932 crashes, killing 37 members of the Marshall University football team
September 25th , 1971, Marshall's first win after the loss of 37 players, against Xavier University
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 12 wins & 16 nominations.
Length: 118 mins
Blade Runner (1982)
November 1st , 2019, Blade Runner Day
November 19th , 2019, officer Gaff picks up Rick Decard
November 20th , 2019, Rick Deckard interviews Rachael
November 21st , 2019, Roy Batty kills Eldon Tyrell
November 22nd , 2019, Roy Batty dies
Awards:
7 wins & 27 nominations.
Length: 132 mins
V for Vendetta (2006)
November 4th , 2020, V rescues Evey Hammond
November 5th , 2021, V blows up the Houses of Parliament, on Guy Fawkes Night
Awards:
Won 1 Oscar. Another 14 wins & 53 nominations.
Length: 133 mins
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016)
December 6th , 1926, Newt Scamander arrives in New York
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 19 nominations.
Length: 110 mins
Coco Before Chanel (2009)
December 22nd , 1919, Arthur Capel dies in a car crash on his way to meet Coco Chanel
