12 Essential Films from 2016
12 titles
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The American SideMovie · 2016 · 103mAfter a strange death at Niagara Falls, a down-on-his-luck private investigator begins to uncover a hidden plot. The plot centers on a groundbreaking invention being developed by the mysterious scientist, Nikola Tesla.IMDb 4.9TMDB 4.7 - 2
King JackMovie · 2015 · 81m · DramaRaised in a rough rural town, Jack has developed a tough exterior to survive. With an absent father and a mother who doesn't see the world as he does, he's largely on his own. When his aunt becomes ill and a younger cousin moves in, the 15-year-old begins to understand the value of friendship and family, and starts searching for happiness amidst hardship.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.4 - 3
MoonwalkersMovie · 2015 · 107m · ComedyWhat if the Apollo 11 moon landing was faked? This film explores the plausible conspiracy theory that Stanley Kubrick secretly filmed the iconic lunar images for the US government. Set in 1960s London, a determined CIA agent's search for Kubrick leads him to an unlikely ally: the inept manager of a low-rent rock band. Together, they must devise the ultimate deception.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1 - 4
RiverMovie · 2016 · 95m · ThrillerIn southern Laos, an American volunteer doctor becomes a fugitive after intervening in a young woman's sexual assault. The situation escalates dramatically when the assailant's body is found in the Mekong River.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.8 - 5
CapsuleMovie · 2015 · 91m · Drama, Science FictionGuy, a seasoned British fighter pilot, commands Britain's first manned space mission during the Cold War. After three years of intense training, he finds himself isolated in space with a failing capsule. He maintains limited contact with the UK, unusual communication with the US, and unexpected contact with Roscosmos in Soviet Russia. Who will offer assistance? And will his decisions be correct?IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.1 - 6
ChevalierMovie · 2015 · 105m · Drama, ComedySix men on a luxury yacht fishing trip in the Aegean Sea start a game of competition. They will be compared and measured, their abilities tested through song and physical challenges. Friendship turns to rivalry, and the desire for victory intensifies. The winner will be declared the "best man" at the end of the journey and will wear the Chevalier ring on his smallest finger.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.6 - 7
TickledMovie · 2016 · 92m · DocumentaryJournalist David Farrier discovers an odd online competition centered around tickling. His investigation uncovers strong opposition, but he persists in uncovering a story more unbelievable than reality itself.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2 - 8
Chicken PeopleMovie · 2016 · 83mThis film explores the lives of three very different, wealthy individuals who find common ground in the competitive world of exotic bird breeding. Following their journeys, we witness their struggles and successes as they strive to raise the perfect chicken. The story unfolds against the backdrop of major poultry shows, from the prestigious Ohio National Poultry Show – often called the "Westminster of Chickens" – to the Dixie Classic in Tennessee, showcasing a diverse range of competitors, both human and fowl.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1 - 9
Too LateMovie · 2016 · 108m · Drama, Crime, MysteryA private investigator named Mel Sampson is hired to find a woman who is connected to his past and has gone missing.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.8 - 10
Cash OnlyMovie · 2015 · 91mElvis Martini faces a crisis. His Detroit apartment building is on the verge of foreclosure, his tenants are in arrears, and he's deeply indebted to bookmakers and his daughter's school. A discovery of stolen money offers temporary relief, but it attracts unwanted attention from someone who wants it back. When his daughter is kidnapped by this dangerous individual, Elvis has just 24 hours to raise $25,000 – cash only – to save her.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.1 - 11
ZoomMovie · 2016 · 93m · Animation, Comedy, DramaA comic book artist, a novelist, and a film director exist in distinct realities, each creating a story centered on the other.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.9 - 12
In a Valley of ViolenceMovie · 2016 · 104m · Western, ActionPaul, a man wandering from place to place, comes to a small town determined to find those responsible for his friend's death. He seeks help from Mary Anne and Ellen, the sisters who run the local hotel, as he pursues vengeance.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1
