Hugh Jackman
Prisoners
(2013)
Aaron Guzikowski
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 10 wins & 35 nominations.
How far would you go to protect your family? Keller Dover is facing every parent's worst nightmare. His six-year-old daughter, Anna, is missing, together with her young friend, Joy, and as minutes turn to hours, panic sets in. The only lead is a dilapidated RV that had earlier been parked on their street. Heading the investigation, Detective Loki arrests its driver, Alex Jones, but a lack of evidence forces his release. As the police pursue multiple leads and pressure mounts, knowing his child's life is at stake the frantic Dover decides he has no choice but to take matters into his own hands. But just how far will this desperate father go to protect his family?
The Fountain
(2006)
Darren Aronofsky (screenplay), Darren Aronofsky (story), Ari Handel (story)
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 8 wins & 31 nominations.
As a modern-day scientist, Tommy is struggling with mortality, desperately searching for the medical breakthrough that will save the life of his cancer-stricken wife, Izzi.
The Prestige
(2006)
Jonathan Nolan (screenplay), Christopher Nolan (screenplay), Christopher Priest (novel)
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 6 wins & 28 nominations.
Two stage magicians engage in competitive one-upmanship in an attempt to create the ultimate stage illusion.