16 Underrated Films from 2017
16 titles
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Joan Didion: The Center Will Not HoldMovie · 2017 · 92m · DocumentaryIn this intimate documentary, directed by her nephew Griffin Dunne, literary icon Joan Didion looks back at her significant career and the personal challenges she faced.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3
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Boys in the TreesMovie · 2016 · 112m · Drama, Horror, ThrillerOn Halloween 1997, two teenage skaters, who have drifted apart, experience a dreamlike adventure as they navigate their past, present, and deepest anxieties.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.6
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The ChallengeMovie · 2016 · 69mDirector Yuri Ancarani travels to Qatar with a falconer for a major competition, immersing himself in the world of wealthy sheikhs who are passionate about falconry. The film showcases the lavish lifestyle of this Middle Eastern nation, featuring high-speed SUV races across sand dunes, falcons flown from private jets, and cheetahs driven in Ferraris.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 6.7
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What Happened to MondayMovie · 2017 · 123m · Science Fiction, Thriller, MysteryIn a future grappling with overpopulation and restricted to one child per family, seven identical siblings must evade the government's forced stasis program and internal conflict as they search for a missing one of their own.Stream on - 5
Rat FilmMovie · 2016 · 82m · Documentary"Rat Film" is a documentary that explores the history of Baltimore by examining the relationship between people and rats. The film follows rats as they navigate the city's spaces – across walls, fences, and alleys – and make homes within them. It also looks at the humans who interact with rats, whether through affection, co-existence, or attempts to eradicate them.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 7.0
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Folk Hero & Funny GuyMovie · 2016 · 91mTwo friends with artistic talents – one a comedian, the other a folk-rock musician – embark on a tour. They're hoping to rediscover their creative spark and find romance along the way.Stream on - 7
Walking OutMovie · 2017 · 96m · Adventure, Drama, ThrillerA city teenager goes to Montana to hunt with his father, with whom he has a distant relationship. The difficult trip turns into a fight for their lives when they unexpectedly encounter a grizzly bear.Stream onIMDb 5.8TMDB 5.9
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DinaMovie · 2017 · 101mIn suburban Philadelphia, Dina, a vibrant 49-year-old with a unique perspective on life, asks her fiancé Scott, a Walmart employee, to move in. Both have navigated the world as neurologically diverse individuals and deeply love each other, but living together brings unexpected difficulties. Scott struggles with physical intimacy, while Dina, influenced by popular culture and past experiences, wants to share her understanding of desire. Her attempts to connect with Scott are repeatedly met with obstacles, revealing underlying anxieties and communication problems as they navigate their different ideas about romance and closeness.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5
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Tragedy GirlsMovie · 2017 · 98m · Horror, ComedyMcKayla and Sadie, two teenagers fascinated by death, create an online show detailing real-life tragedies. Their videos ignite intense reactions in their quiet Midwestern town, transforming them into figures of notoriety and solidifying their reputation as contemporary horror icons.Stream on - 10
Mister UniversoMovie · 2016 · 90mTairo, a young lion-tamer, is feeling down. The loss of a cherished lucky charm prompts him to embark on a journey through Italy. He's searching for Arthur Robin, a former Mister Universe who had given him the charm many years ago.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7 - 11
My Happy FamilyMovie · 2017 · 119m · DramaIn a traditional Georgian household where three generations share a home, life is upended when 52-year-old Manana announces her decision to live independently. Leaving her family and husband behind, she embarks on a journey into an unfamiliar life.Stream on - 12
The DaughterMovie · 2015 · 96m · DramaChristian returns to his family's logging town for his father Henry's wedding. Back home, he reunites with Oliver, a childhood friend who has recently lost his job at the town's timber mill. As Christian spends time with Oliver's wife Charlotte, their daughter Hedvig, and her father Walter, he uncovers a secret that threatens to destroy Oliver's family.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.3
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UncertainMovie · 2015 · 82mUncertain observes a peaceful swamp and a forgotten Texas town whose livelihood depends on its lake. The lake is now threatened by an unusual plant growth. The town’s origins are unclear – perhaps a mapping error or a legend about the difficulty of docking there. This mysterious beginning offers a chance for the town's residents to find stability and purpose.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 6.3
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Our Time Will ComeMovie · 2017 · 130mDuring Japanese occupation of Hong Kong, a schoolteacher and her fiancé join forces with Chinese guerrillas, charting their own course toward liberation.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.0
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The WorkMovie · 2017 · 90m · DocumentaryThe Work takes place entirely within Folsom Prison and follows three men through four days of intense group therapy with inmates. It offers a deeply personal and moving look at genuine human change – a transformation that goes beyond traditional ideas of rehabilitation.Stream on - 16
Shock WaveMovie · 2017 · 119m · Action, Crime, AdventureA terrorist with expertise in explosives seizes control of an underground tunnel and threatens to kill hostages unless his demands are fulfilled.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.7
