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The Class2008 • 128 min • Box office $28MDramaFrançois Bégaudeau, a teacher and novelist, portrays a version of himself as he navigates a challenging year with his diverse students from a working-class Parisian district.7.07.513+
The Sure Thing1985 • 95 min • Budget $4M • Box office $18MComedy, RomanceGib and Alison, from very different backgrounds, find themselves traveling across the country together over the Christmas holidays. Gib's casual style and love of beer stand in contrast to Alison's refined life…6.57.013+
Lorna's Silence2008 • 105 min • Box office $4MCrime, DramaLorna, a young Albanian woman, is in a marriage of convenience with Claudy, a heroin addict. As Lorna nears Belgian citizenship, Claudy decides to get clean. This creates difficulties for Lorna and…6.87.117+
Brick2006 • 110 min • Budget $475K • Box office $3MDrama, MysteryA solitary teenager infiltrates a high school criminal organization to uncover the truth behind his ex-girlfriend's vanishing.6.87.117+
Just Like Heaven2005 • 95 min • Budget $58M • Box office $102MDrama, Comedy, RomanceDavid Abbott's new apartment in San Francisco comes with an unexpected problem: Elizabeth Masterson, a charming woman who claims the space is hers, then disappears just as quickly as she arrives. As…7.06.713+
Pathemari2015 • 110 minPathemari tells the story of Pallikkal Narayanan, who moved to the Middle East in the early 1980s during the height of the Kerala Gulf job boom.7.58.3
Léon: The Professional1994 • 111 min • Budget $16M • Box office $45MCrime, Drama, ActionIn New York City, Léon is a highly skilled hitman who carefully eliminates targets. His life changes when a DEA raid mistakenly kills his neighbors' family, leaving their 12-year-old daughter, Mathilda, orphaned.…8.38.517+
Dancer in the Dark2000 • 140 min • Budget $12M • Box office $40MDrama, CrimeSelma, a Czech immigrant facing blindness, works hard to support herself and her son. He shares her genetic condition and needs a costly operation to avoid the same future. Overwhelmed by hardship,…7.97.917+
Jarhead2005 • 123 min • Budget $72M • Box office $97MDrama, WarJarhead follows US Marine Anthony Swofford during the Gulf War. Following intense boot camp, Swofford and his unit are deployed to the Persian Gulf, anticipating combat. However, they are largely kept in…6.77.017+
Elixir2004 • 25 minFour young boys from immigrant families discover a recipe for Elixir, a drink promising to make them more Swedish, both culturally and physically. What begins as a playful experiment...5.57.2
I Carry You with Me2021 • 111 minDramaA chance meeting in rural Mexico sets off a lifelong love story between two men. Inspired by a true event, one man's desire for success and the expectations of society force him…7.26.717+
The Net1995 • 114 min • Budget $22M • Box office $110MCrime, Drama, MysteryAngela Bennett works as a freelance computer systems analyst, fighting a growing number of online threats. While connecting with friends online, she discovers a hidden program within the code of a new…6.06.013+
Jagame Thandhiram2021 • 158 minA sharp, easygoing gangster is asked to assist a foreign crime boss in eliminating a competitor. He soon finds himself grappling with difficult ethical choices.5.65.817+
West Side Story1961 • 153 min • Budget $6M • Box office $43MCrime, Drama, RomanceIn the tough neighborhoods of the Upper West Side, a long-standing Polish-American gang clashes with a newer, more violent Puerto Rican group. The constant tension between them is about to explode when…7.27.6
A Mighty Heart2007 • 108 min • Budget $16M • Box office $18MDrama, Thriller, HistoryThis film is based on Mariane Pearl's account of the harrowing and unforgettable story of her husband, Wall Street Journal reporter Danny Pearl, and his life and death.6.46.617+
September 112002 • 134 minDramaA collection of short films exploring stories connected to the events of September 11th at the World Trade Center.6.46.8
World Trade Center2006 • 129 min • Budget $65M • Box office $163MDrama, History, ThrillerDuring the September 11th, 2001 attacks, two police officers find themselves trapped under the debris of the World Trade Center and fight for survival.6.16.013+
Over the Top1987 • 94 min • Budget $25M • Box office $16MAction, DramaStallone is Lincoln Hawk, a truck driver working in the rough-and-tumble arm wrestling scene of Las Vegas. As Hawk trains for the World Armwrestling Championship, he hopes to win enough money to…6.45.96+
Prince Among Slaves2008 • 58 minAbdul Rahman, a prince from Africa, endured forty years of slavery before a remarkable turn of events led him to President John Quincy Adams at the White House, where he was finally…6.07.56+
Stranger Than Paradise1984 • 89 min • Budget $100K • Box office $2MComedy, DramaA young Hungarian immigrant journeys across America with his close friend and adventurous cousin. Their travels present cultural, language, and geographical obstacles that challenge their friendship, bravery, and strength. The film shows…7.17.417+
Nearby2019 • 80 minLouise and Kaspars unexpectedly meet while celebrating Midsummer's Eve. Louise is escaping frustrating neighbors and feeling directionless, while Kaspars is fleeing a troubled marriage. Both young and talented, they share a desire…7.06.9
Twister1996 • 113 min • Budget $92M • Box office $494MAction, Adventure, DramaFaced with devastating natural disasters, a team of dedicated scientists journeys to improve weather forecasting. Dr. Jo Harding leads experienced meteorologists in deploying a new device to track tornadoes in Oklahoma and…6.56.613+
Little Miss Sunshine2006 • 102 min • Budget $8M • Box office $100MComedy, DramaA family of eccentric individuals embarks on a road trip to California when their daughter, Olive, participates in a beauty pageant. They travel together in a vintage van.7.77.817+
Princesses2005 • 113 minDramaCaye, a young woman hiding her work as a prostitute from her family, forms a close friendship with Zulema, her striking Dominican neighbor. Caye discovers Zulema, an undocumented immigrant, badly injured after…6.77.0
The Lost Boys1987 • 97 min • Budget $8M • Box office $32MHorror, Comedy, ThrillerA newcomer to a quiet town discovers a terrifying secret: dangerous creatures called "blood fiends." As these creatures target him, he must find help. The Frog brothers and a group of townsfolk…7.17.217+
WWE SmackDown2003 • 124 minRomance, DramaIn a Parisian housing project, a group of teenagers rehearse a scene from Marivaux's play of the same name. Krimo initially resists participating, but after developing feelings for Lydia, he quickly takes…6.66.9
Youth in Revolt2009 • 89 min • Budget $18M • Box office $19MComedy, Romance, DramaNick Twisp, a teenager who admires Albert Camus and Jean-Luc Godard, feels completely out of place when his mother and her boyfriend relocate the family to a trailer park. He instantly falls…6.26.417+Robin2012 • 82 minThis film centers on Robin Packalen, a 13-year-old Finnish pop singer.0.03.6
Psycho Sleepover2008 • 86 minFollowing the accidental death of her boyfriend, Debbie Dicky relocates to a new town and befriends three girls who invite her to a sleepover. That night, a mass breakout occurs at the…2.63.8
Dear John2010 • 108 min • Budget $25M • Box office $114MDrama, Romance, WarDuring a two-week leave from Germany, Sergeant John Tyree meets Savannah when he rescues her purse from falling off a pier. He quickly falls in love with her, and she promises to…6.86.313+
La Promesse1996 • 94 minDramaThe film follows Igor and his father, Roger, as they live within the criminal world of housing and illegal work in Liege, Belgium. Their lives are marked by lies and manipulation, fostering…7.27.7
Master Gardener2023 • 111 min • Budget $4M • Box office $1MDrama, Crime, MysteryNarvel Roth is a precise gardener dedicated to maintaining the grounds of Mrs. Haverhill's estate and serving the wealthy woman. His life changes when Mrs. Haverhill asks him to care for her…6.06.117+
Speak No Evil2013 • 74 minAnna, a single mother, struggles to keep her daughter safe amidst a terrifying outbreak. Children in their town are possessed, and the community descends into chaos.4.33.217+
Death of a President2006 • 97 min • Budget $2M • Box office $167KDrama, Crime, ThrillerThis fictional investigative documentary revisits the alleged "assassination" of George W. Bush, exploring the question of who was responsible. The film examines how a nation grapples with assigning blame during a period…5.66.317+
Testament1983 • 90 min • Budget $1M • Box office $2MDrama, Science FictionIn the quiet town of Hamlin, a normal day turns to chaos as news of devastating nuclear attacks on the East Coast and California spreads. As panic rises and radiation poisoning claims…6.36.96+
The Man Who Wasn't There2001 • 116 min • Budget $20M • Box office $18MCrime, DramaIn the summer of 1949, Ed Crane, a barber in a quiet California town, feels trapped. His dissatisfaction intensifies with his wife Doris' affair and the arrival of a strange opportunity that…7.57.517+
Heaven's Gate1980 • 218 min • Budget $44M • Box office $3MDrama, WesternIn Jackson County, Wyoming, Sheriff James Averill, a Harvard graduate, navigates a growing conflict between poor immigrants and wealthy cattle ranchers. The ranchers, supported by powerful families, hire mercenaries like Nathan Champion…6.76.717+
Flight 932006 • 89 minDrama, Thriller, TV Movie*Flight 93* is a 2006 television film directed by Peter Markle that recounts the events that unfolded on United Airlines Flight 93 during the September 11 attacks. Premiering on the A&E Network…6.56.313+
Life as a House2001 • 125 min • Budget $18M • Box office $23MDramaAfter receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis, a man becomes responsible for his teenage son, a cynical youth who prioritizes drug use, petty crime, and avoidance of his father over spending time together.7.17.417+
The Salton Sea2002 • 103 min • Budget $18M • Box office $1MCrime, Drama, MysteryFollowing his wife's death, a man seeking atonement finds himself in a reality where appearances are deceiving. He meets Jimmy "The Finn," a laid-back acquaintance, and becomes involved in helping his neighbor…6.67.017+
The Zodiac2005 • 92 min • Budget $1M • Box office $86KCrime, Drama, ThrillerIn the late 1960s, the San Francisco Bay Area is gripped by fear as the mysterious Zodiac killer stalks the city. Detectives race against time to identify and capture him before he…5.55.317+
The Chumscrubber2005 • 108 min • Budget $6M • Box office $351KComedy, Drama"The Chumscrubber" is a dark comedy exploring the lives of affluent suburban residents. The story begins when Dean Stiffle discovers the body of his friend, Troy. He keeps it to himself, convinced…6.56.817+
A Little Chaos2015 • 117 min • Box office $10MDrama, RomanceA landscape gardener is hired by the renowned architect Le Nôtre to build the magnificent gardens at the Palace of Versailles. While working together on the palace, the gardener and Le Nôtre…6.36.517+
Spanglish2004 • 130 min • Budget $80M • Box office $55MDrama, ComedyFlor Moreno, a Mexican immigrant and single mother, takes a housekeeping job with Deborah and John Clasky, a prosperous couple with two children. Flor explains she's struggling with the work schedule due…6.06.413+
Amira & Sam2014 • 90 minDrama, Romance, ComedySam, a veteran of Afghanistan and Iraq, encounters Amira while visiting her uncle, Bassam, who served as Sam's Iraqi translator. The two men share a strong connection from their time in the…6.06.2
Breakdown1997 • 93 min • Budget $36M • Box office $50MCrime, Mystery, ThrillerJeff and Amy Taylor's cross-country road trip takes a dangerous turn when their SUV breaks down in the New Mexico desert. Isolated and uncertain, they face mounting challenges. A kind truck driver…6.97.017+
The Glass House2001 • 107 min • Budget $30M • Box office $23MDrama, ThrillerThe sudden death of Ruby and Rhett's parents in a car crash upends their easygoing teenage existence. They relocate to a stunning home in Malibu with the Glasses, family friends, hoping for…6.05.813+
Zabriskie Point1970 • 113 min • Budget $7M • Box office $1MDramaDaria, an anthropology student, takes an unusual job helping a property developer build a village in the Los Angeles desert. She unexpectedly meets Mark, a fugitive wanted for his alleged role in…7.06.917+
Gods and Monsters1998 • 105 min • Budget $10M • Box office $6MDramaIn 1957, this touching story centers on James Whale, a celebrated filmmaker famous for iconic horror movies like "Frankenstein," "Bride of Frankenstein," and "The Invisible Man." Now retired and living quietly, Whale…6.97.317+
Samba2014 • 118 min • Budget $20M • Box office $151KDrama, ComedyTen years ago, Samba moved to France from Senegal and has worked a series of low-paying jobs. Alice, a senior executive, is recently recovering from burnout. Both are struggling to find a…6.46.717+
Into the Fire2005 • 95 minInto the Fire tells the story of Walter Hartwig, a lieutenant in the New York City Harbor Unit, as he begins to confront his grief and reconsider his priorities in life.5.25.117+
Don't Come Back from the Moon2019 • 98 minIn a remote town, men begin vanishing without explanation, leaving the women and children to navigate a strange and isolating reality.5.54.7
Cutter's Way1981 • 105 min • Budget $3MDrama, Mystery, ThrillerRichard's ordinary life changes when he witnesses a man disposing of a body in an alley. Determined to bring the perpetrator to justice, Richard teams up with his friend Alex Cutter. They…6.56.817+
Diary of a Chambermaid1964 • 97 min • Box office $17KDrama, ComedyIn a secluded French village, Celestine becomes a chambermaid for the peculiar Monteil family and their mysterious patriarch, M. Monteil. Her new life takes a dark turn when a young girl is…7.17.3
200 American2003 • 84 minConrad, a controlling gay CEO of an ad agency in New York City, is still in love with his ex, Martin. He hires Tyler, a young Australian, for a one-night stand and…4.85.2
Culture Shock2014 • 20 minA 45-year-old man from Burundi, now living in Australia, faces constant hardship. Language barriers make even his simple cleaning job difficult, as he struggles to understand his boss, Mathew. He invests all…0.0—
A Journal for Jordan2021 • 131 min • Budget $25M • Box office $6MDrama, RomanceThis film is based on the true story of First Sergeant Charles Monroe King, who, while serving in Iraq, begins writing letters to his infant son. Back home, Dana Canedy, a senior…6.96.013+
Sulaimani2025 • 19 minAnimation, DramaIn Paris, at an Indian restaurant called Sulaimani, two women with a complicated history, Alia and Neena, meet for a meal. Their reunion triggers buried memories of their past in India and…—8.1
A Few Days in September2006 • 116 minOn September 1, 2001, American CIA agent Elliot vanishes after taking top-secret information about the world's near future. His only goal is to reunite with his daughter, Orlando, whom he left ten…4.85.2
Yasmin2004 • 87 minIn England, Yasmin navigates two distinct worlds. Within her Pakistani community, she adheres to traditional Muslim customs, fulfilling domestic duties and presenting herself in traditional attire. Simultaneously, she maintains a transactional marriage…6.86.9
Melvin and Howard1980 • 95 minComedy, DramaThis is the story of Melvin Dummar, a man who consistently overcame hardship with unwavering hope. Struggling financially, his life changed dramatically when he claimed to have inherited the fortune of the…6.46.817+
We Are Young. We Are Strong.2014 • 123 minDramaIn Rostock, East Germany, on August 24, 1992, a mob attacked a building housing over 120 Vietnamese refugees, with over 3,000 people watching and cheering. The building was set on fire during…6.87.0
