Films for 2006

2006 looks like being a vintage year for film with the return of the James Bond franchise along with the usual blockbusters. Check out our pick of the best...

Released January 6
Starring Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal

Many are claiming the Best Actor Oscar is already in the bag for Heath Ledger in what has been dubbed the 'gay cowboy' movie. Directed by Ang Lee.

Released January 13
Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx

Sam Mendes' look at life in the first Gulf War is highly anticipated.

Released January 27
Starring Daniel Auteuil

Michael Haneke's French-based thriller could prove to be one of the year's most explosive films.

Released February 3
Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon

The biopic of Johnny Cash has already been lauded in the United States.

Released February 17
Starring George Clooney

George Clooney's second directorial outing looks at the extraordinary attempts to discredit Senator McCarthy in the 1950s.

Released February 24
Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman

Hoffman has been receiving rave reviews for his portrayal of the notorious American writer.

Released March 17
Starring Natalie Portman

This political thriller - shot largely in London - should prove to be one of the year's most stylish offerings.

Released May 5
Starring Tom Cruise

Tom is back as Ethan Hunt - and this time he's got Shaun of the Dead's Simon Pegg as an ally.

Released May 19
Starring Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou

Dan Brown's best selling religious mystery comes to the big screen

Released July 28
The latest from Pixar - the creators of Toy Story - should be another box office smash.

Released November 17
Starring Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig makes his debut as 007.