10 Thought-Provoking Indie Films to Expand Your Mind
10 titles
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Ghost TownMovie · 2008 · 102m · Comedy, Romance, DramaBertram Pincus, a grumpy Manhattan dentist who dislikes people, suddenly gains the ability to see ghosts. These aren't friendly spirits; they're incredibly bothersome and all have requests for him. The worst of them is Frank Herlihy, a charming ghost who relentlessly pushes Bertram into a romantic plan involving Frank’s widow, Gwen. This throws Bertram into a comical situation navigating both the living world and the afterlife.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5
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The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening SunMovie · 2021 · 108m · Drama, ComedyThe team at an American magazine operating in France publishes its final issue. The contents include stories about an artist serving a life sentence, student protests, and a kidnapping solved by a chef.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0
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A Perfect EnemyMovie · 2021 · 89m · Drama, Mystery, ThrillerArchitect Jeremy Angust agrees to drive a woman named Texel Textor to the Paris airport. After dropping her off, he discovers he's missed his flight. While waiting in the lounge, he's unexpectedly reunited with Texel, who begins to recount an odd story. The conversation escalates, becoming increasingly bizarre and unsettling, ultimately taking a dangerous turn.Stream onIMDb 5.5TMDB 6.4
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FaultsMovie · 2014 · 90m · Drama, Comedy, CrimeClaire is trapped by a strange new cult known as Faults. Hoping to get their daughter back, Claire's parents seek out Ansel Roth, a leading expert in mind control.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7
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Reefer Madness: The Movie MusicalMovie · 2006 · 108m · Comedy, TV MovieA foreboding lecture exposes a 1930s American town to the story of Jimmy Harper. Once with a bright future, he spirals into a life of excess and crime, influenced by the emerging drug, marijuana. He seeks solace from his girlfriend Mary and faith in Jesus, but is repeatedly drawn back to the allure of the drug and its community.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 6.6
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The Skulls IIMovie · 2002 · 99m · Action, ThrillerRyan Sommers joins the Skulls and is warned to keep their secrets safe. But when Ryan witnesses a murder within the Skulls' inner circle, he discovers that uncovering the truth puts him in increasing danger.Stream onIMDb 4.7TMDB 4.7
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The CelebrationMovie · 1998 · 105m · DramaA seemingly perfect family celebrates their successful father's milestone birthday with an extravagant party. But amidst the celebration, the eldest son reveals a surprising secret that disrupts the festivities. The family's carefully constructed image of prosperity begins to fall apart as long-hidden truths emerge. The family confronts these revelations through emotional moments and heated arguments, testing the strength of their relationships. This drama explores loyalty, ambition, and the difficulty of maintaining happiness when secrets are involved.Stream onIMDb 8.0TMDB 7.7
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Krippendorf's TribeMovie · 1998 · 94m · Comedy, FamilyAfter losing funding, anthropologist James Krippendorf seeks to revive his career by finding proof of a lost tribe in New Guinea. His three troubled children become central to his search, and he fabricates a fictional culture, the Shelmikedmu, based on them. The family adopts tribal customs and rituals to maintain the illusion, but their deception is threatened when a rival anthropologist aims to expose them. Krippendorf then joins his children in perpetuating the charade to protect their shared purpose.Stream onIMDb 5.1TMDB 4.6
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13 SemesterMovie · 2009 · 101m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceMomo leaves his hometown for university, brimming with optimism. However, the demands of his studies and new life on campus gradually take their toll. Midway through his course, he faces difficult choices regarding both his relationship and his academic future.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4 - 10
Like You Know It AllMovie · 2009 · 128m · Drama, ComedyA South Korean art house film director is first invited to serve on the panel of a film festival, then to guest lecture at a film school.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 5.7
