Not even 20 years have passed since some surprising films from 2005 have reached the big screen. Among the productions that became a reference and others who won the public at the time, the year presented titles that still aroused good memories in those who looked at them.
To show you how the time flies, we selected 10 titles 2005, all available in streaming services.
10 films that shoot 20 in 2025
The Secret of Brokeback Mountain (2005)
Considered by critics and film enthusiasts, one of the greatest Oscar offenses, “Brokeback Mountain’s Secret” is one of the most acclaimed dramas in 2005.
Directed by the director of Taiwan Ang Lee (from “The Tiger and the Dragon”), the film is based on a story by Annie Proulx.
Among the illegal meetings over the years, the lives marked with failed weddings and repressed desires, face the obstacles of a love forbidden by the society of the time. Anne Hathaway and Michelle Williams are also part of the cast.
Final point: match point (2005)
One of the most praised films in Woody Allen’s vast filmography is this surprising suspense published in 2005.
In the plot, a ambitious former professional tennis player (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) marries a rich woman (Emily Mortimer). However, he ends up being involved in one case with his brother’s bride (Scarlett Johansson), threatening his social position.
Sin City – The City of Sin (2005)
Another film that gave what to talk in 2005 was “Sin City – The City of Sin”. The comic author cultivated Frank Miller took the direction of the film together with Robert Rodriguez, adapting the comic of his paternity.
The function follows the style of the original work, practically everything in black and white, with colors that appear only in specific details.
The film is divided into chapters that tell stories of crime and revenge on Sin City. A former Mickey Rourke is looking for revenge for a woman (Jessica Alba). A police officer (Bruce Willis) and a researcher (Clive Owen) face killers and bands. Benicio del Toro, Brittany Murphy and Elijah Wood are other cast names.
War of the Worlds (2005)
In 2005 two films directed by Steven Spielberg were released: “Monaco” and “War of the Worlds”. Although both have been praised, the adaptation of the homonymous work of Hg Wells is more remembered twenty years later.
Tom Cruise recites the film as a father who tries to protect his children in front of an alien attack on earth. The cast also presents Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto and Tim Robbins.
The Fantastic Chocolate Factory (2005)
The classic book by Roald Dahl, “The Fantastic Chocolate Factory”, won two iconic film adaptations: The First, 1971, with Gene Wilder like Willy Wonka and this second, 2005, directed by Tim Burton.
Here, Johnny Depp lives Wonka in a praised performance. The plot follows Charlie (Freddie Highmore), a very poor boy who finds one of the gold tickets for a tour of the cite of the eccentric Willy Wonka chocolate, who will be the guide.
King Kong (2005)
One of the remakes of the classic “King Kong” (1933) was released in 2005 at the hands of Peter Jackson, a New Zealand director responsible for “The Lord of the Rings”.
In the plot, a shooting team goes to a mysterious island to record a film. However, the place is inhabited by prehistoric creatures, including King Kong, a giant gorilla who falls in love with the main actress and is captured to be brought to the United States. The cast presents Naomi Watts, Jack Black and Adrien Brody.
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Johnny & June (2005)
Under the direction of James Mangold, “Johnny & June” is a compliments that interprets the life of the Country Music icon Johnny Cash, who lived by Joaquin Phoenix.
The plot of the film focuses on the musician’s report with the singer June Carter, played by Reese Witherspoon, who even won the Oscar for best actress for this performance.
Star Wars: Episode III – The Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Twenty years have passed that the conclusion of the Star Wars prequel trilogy has been launched. “Episode III – Sith’s Revenge” follows Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen), who is seduced from the dark side of the force, while the Republic collapses.
Written and directed by George Lucas, the cast still includes Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman and Samuel L. Jackson.
Pride & Prejudice (2005)
Based on the novel of the same name by Jane Austen, “Pride & Prejudice” is one of the most praised films published in 2005.
In the plot, Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) is a young woman from an English family who needs to face social pressures related to marriage. He faces challenges and misunderstandings when he is involved with the proud Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen).
Batman Begins (2005)
Christopher Nolan started his dark and realistic trilogy of just the man twenty years ago with “Batman Begins”, he doesn’t even seem to be so long!
The characteristic of the film follows Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) until Batman became Batman and in front of Ra’s al Ghul (Liam Neeson) and Spaventapasseri (Cillian Murphy).
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