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1. A Mouthful of Air (2021)

R | 105 min | Drama

Julie Davis writes bestselling children's books about unlocking your fears, but has yet to unlock her own. When her daughter is born, that trauma is brought to the fore, and with it, a crushing battle to survive.

Director: Amy Koppelman | Stars: Amanda Seyfried, Olivia Katz, Christian Kutz, Finn Wittrock

Votes: 2,826

2. Butterflies Are Free (1972)

PG | 109 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

A blind man moves into his own apartment against the wishes of his overprotective mother and befriends the freethinking young woman next door.

Director: Milton Katselas | Stars: Goldie Hawn, Edward Albert, Eileen Heckart, Paul Michael Glaser

Votes: 5,957 | Gross: $0.25M

3. Ceremony (2010)

R | 89 min | Comedy, Romance

Two friends are off on a weekend outing. Marshall thinks the trip is to re-establish their friendship, but Sam has ulterior motives in mind as he crashes the wedding of a woman he still loves.

Director: Max Winkler | Stars: Michael Angarano, Uma Thurman, Reece Thompson, Lee Pace

Votes: 4,473 | Gross: $0.02M

4. Dedication (2007)

R | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

The romantic comedy follows a misogynistic children's book author who is forced to work closely with a female illustrator instead of his long-time collaborator and only friend.

Director: Justin Theroux | Stars: Billy Crudup, Mandy Moore, Tom Wilkinson, Christine Taylor

Votes: 7,220 | Gross: $0.09M

5. Lucky Partners (1940)

Approved | 99 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two strangers share a sweepstakes ticket and then embark on an "imaginary" honeymoon with their "winnings".

Director: Lewis Milestone | Stars: Ronald Colman, Ginger Rogers, Jack Carson, Spring Byington

Votes: 1,103

6. Neverwas (2005)

PG-13 | 103 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

A psychiatrist searches for insight into the life of his father, who was an acclaimed children's author. But he is shocked when his journey leads him to believe that the fantasy-land his father wrote about might actually exist.

Director: Joshua Michael Stern | Stars: Aaron Eckhart, Ian McKellen, Brittany Murphy, Nick Nolte

Votes: 6,977

7. Happily Never After (2017 TV Movie)

84 min | Family

Once upon a time, Josh and Kate were in love. Together, they created a bestselling book. But they soon found themselves apart, with Kate focusing on her true crime novels and Josh on his ... See full summary »

Director: David S. Cass Sr. | Stars: Danielle Savre, Rick Cosnett, Bianca A. Santos, Ted McGinley

Votes: 243

8. A Kismet Christmas (2022 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

It tells the story of Sarah, a children's book author who returns to her hometown where she reconnects with her family and her teenage crush. She soon discovers that a family legend might actually be true.

Director: Mark Jean | Stars: Sarah Ramos, Carlo Marks, Marilu Henner, Rubi Tupper

Votes: 928

9. The Bride Goes Wild (1948)

Passed | 98 min | Comedy, Romance

McGrath publishes children's book, hires Martha as illustrator. Uncle Bump battles alcoholism, writer's block. He schemes to keep Martha, involving Danny. Romantic feelings arise between Uncle Bump and Martha amid personal challenges.

Director: Norman Taurog | Stars: Van Johnson, June Allyson, Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins, Hume Cronyn

Votes: 495

10. Christmas at Dollywood (2019 TV Movie)

TV-G | 83 min | Drama, Family, Romance

A New York City event planner travels home to Tennessee for the holidays and ends up working on the thirtieth anniversary Christmas event at Dollywood alongside the theme park's Director of Operations.

Director: Michael Robison | Stars: Danica McKellar, Niall Matter, Zoë Noelle Baker, Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe

Votes: 1,415

11. A Storybook Christmas (2019 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 83 min | Comedy, Romance

Event Planner Celeste is surprised when a nanny agency sends a man to take care of her niece during Christmas. However, she soon realizes she may have found the perfect nanny for her niece, and the perfect Christmas love for herself.

Director: Curtis Crawford | Stars: Ali Liebert, Jake Epstein, Habree Larratt, Victoria Maria

Votes: 992

12. His & Hers (1984 TV Movie)

Comedy

A middle-aged bachelor gets married and says goodbye to his old life.

Stars: Richard Kline, Shelley Fabares, Dana Kimmell, Shannen Doherty

13. Curiously Created Creations and a book from Kristina Lucia. (2021 Video)

Not Rated | 3 min | Short

An introduction from Kristina Lucia about her friends, her books and a special story from the Curiously Created Creations series

Director: Loren Weisman | Star: Kristina Lucia

14. My World and Welcome to It (1969–1970)
Episode: The Shrike and the Chipmunks (1969)

Comedy

John has a very low opinion of children's authors and is unhappy when assigned to work with a famous writer who has written a series of kid's books. Unfortunately, things don't go well.

Director: Sheldon Leonard | Stars: William Windom, Joan Hotchkis, Lisa Gerritsen, Harold J. Stone

Votes: 9

15. À la vitrine du libraire (1963–1968)
Episode: Exposition internationale du livre illustré pour enfants à Clamart (1967)

10 min | Talk-Show

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Director: Jean Royer | Stars: Jacqueline Duhême, Jean-Pierre Eizikman, François Faucher, Gerda Muller

16. The Rookie: Feds (2022–2023)
Episode: Out for Blood (2023)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

As the unit investigates a murder victim whose body has been drained of blood, the gruesome case catches the attention of a true crime show, and Brendon shares his "Vampire Cop" expertise to help solve the case.

Director: Lanre Olabisi | Stars: Niecy Nash, James Lesure, Britt Robertson, Felix Solis

Votes: 319

17. CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (1979– )
Episode: Episode #46.16 (2024)

TV-PG | News, Talk-Show

Jim Axelrod covers romance scams that cost Americans billions annually; efforts to help migrating animals safely cross roadways; CBS News correspondent Bob Schieffer; Tracy Smith interviews... See full summary »

Stars: Jane Pauley, Julie Andrews, Jim Axelrod, James Balog