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A New York actor's difficult reputation has rendered him unemployable. When a TV soap advertises a new female role, he disguises himself as a woman for the audition - and wins the part. But the character proves so popular, he is forced to keep up the pretence indefinitely. Comedy, starring Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange and Bill Murray. Directed by Sydney Pollack, who makes a cameo appearance as Hoffman's agent

A songwriter tries to organise a farewell performance for a popular rock 'n' roll singer who is about to be drafted into the US army. The event takes place in a small town, where the writer has to contend with a gaggle of screaming fans and his own domineering mother. Musical, starring Dick Van Dyke, Jesse Pearson, Janet Leigh and Ann-Margret

A gay man makes a deal with his lesbian friend - a green-card marriage for him, in exchange for in vitro fertilisation treatments for her. Romantic comedy, starring Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone and Kelly Marie Tran

A wealthy woman's privileged existence is shattered when she discovers her husband is having an affair with her best friend. Seeking solace, she turns to her estranged sister, who lives in a London council estate, and finds a new lease of life in joining her community dance class. Comedy, starring Imelda Staunton, Celia Imrie, Timothy Spall and Joanna Lumley

A lonely and past-his-prime American actor travels to Japan to film a commercial. During a depressing night in the hotel bar, he meets a spirited younger woman and the pair strike up a close friendship, exploring Tokyo and helping each other face the mundanities of everyday life. Sofia Coppola's comedy drama, starring Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson and Giovanni Ribisi

An idealistic lawyer catches the attention of a real-estate tycoon, who offers her a job. She starts out thinking she can change his venal ways, but quickly tires of running his life for him. Finding himself in desperate need of her support, the self-absorbed millionaire pulls out all the stops to win her back. Romantic comedy, starring Sandra Bullock, Hugh Grant, Alicia Witt and Dana Ivey

A poet has a history of ruining relationships owing to his paranoia, but when he meets the woman of his dreams, he resolves to make this romance last. However, as their wedding day approaches, he becomes convinced she is a notorious serial killer the police are hunting for. Comedy, starring Mike Myers and Nancy Travis

A former member of a singing trio, now running a hotel on a Greek island, is reunited with her old bandmates for her daughter's wedding - but is surprised when three of her old flames also show up unexpectedly. The three men have been invited by the bride, who wants to find out which one of them is her father. Musical comedy, with a soundtrack of Abba songs, starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Julie Walters, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard and Amanda Seyfried

Two single women living on opposite sides of the Atlantic agree to exchange houses over the Christmas holidays. In their new surroundings, both women unexpectedly encounter prospective partners, but as the house swap draws to a close, difficult decisions have to be made about their blossoming relationships. Romantic comedy, starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jack Black, Jude Law and Eli Wallach

A wealthy woman's privileged existence is shattered when she discovers her husband is having an affair with her best friend. Seeking solace, she turns to her estranged sister, who lives in a London council estate, and finds a new lease of life in joining her community dance class. Comedy, starring Imelda Staunton, Celia Imrie, Timothy Spall and Joanna Lumley

A gay man makes a deal with his lesbian friend - a green-card marriage for him, in exchange for in vitro fertilisation treatments for her. Romantic comedy, starring Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone and Kelly Marie Tran