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Fresh with Fireworks2001 • 70 minDuring Christmas time in a small Belarusian village, Anatoly uses a three-day vacation to attend Lyuba's wedding. Relatives gather to prepare, and a lighthearted pre-wedding celebration ensues.0.06.4
Match Made in Mistletoe2021 • 85 minTV Movie, Comedy, RomanceInterior designer Emily Barnes lands a job decorating for the annual holiday charity ball at a foreign embassy in Washington, D.C. She clashes with the newly appointed ambassador, Magnus Andersson, because of…5.45.66+
Inubu: The Dog Club2021 • 114 minHanai Sota, a 22-year-old veterinary student with a lifelong passion for animals, fills his apartment with rescued creatures. He saves a dog from being used in experiments and establishes the "Inubu" club…6.35.8
Flora & Ulysses2021 • 91 minFamily, Adventure, ComedyFlora saves a squirrel she calls Ulysses and is surprised to find he has extraordinary abilities. Together, they embark on a series of comical mishaps that profoundly alter Flora's perspective on life.6.56.26+Železné ruky1980Drama——Najatý klaun1980Drama—6.2
Sense and Sensibility2024 • 84 minThis adaptation of Jane Austen's *Sense and Sensibility* follows the lives of two sisters navigating love and society. Following a family upheaval, Marianne finds herself drawn to two different men, while Elinor…4.34.80+
Gilded Newport Mysteries: Murder at the Breakers2024 • 84 minIn July 1895, New York's wealthiest families flock to Newport, Rhode Island for the summer's social season – filled with balls, garden parties, and yacht races. Emma Vanderbilt-Cross, a spirited twenty-one-year-old writer…6.05.46+
When We Met2024 • 27 minDuring the summer of 2012, in a small southern Chinese town, Peng Yun, a divorced shopkeeper, meets Ji Qing Qing, a woman who sells meat skewers from a rickshaw.6.9—WINNOWING2023 • 49 minThis short mystery-drama follows two actors as they push their skills to the limit during a series of demanding live auditions for a major, unnamed film.0.0—
Stalemate2017 • 11 minAfter Christmas, Liz, the matriarch of a small, scattered family, tries to salvage a disappointing holiday with a classic board game. But the attempt at family fun quickly escalates into a full-blown…0.0—
Contempt1963 • 103 min • Budget $900K • Box office $528KDrama, RomanceThis drama follows Jeremy Prokosch, a practical art film producer, as he works with renowned director Fritz Lang to adapt Homer's "The Odyssey" for the screen. As the ambitious project faces difficulties,…7.07.4
Ronia: The Robber's Daughter1984 • 126 minAdventure, Drama, FantasyIn a medieval castle and its shadowy forest, Ronia, the daughter of a strong-willed robber chief, forms an unexpected friendship with Birk, son of her father's enemy. Their innocent connection deepens as…7.07.3
The Silence of the Lambs1991 • 119 min • Budget $19M • Box office $272MCrime, Thriller, DramaThis psychological thriller centers on Clarice Starling, an exceptional FBI trainee determined to seek justice. Agent Jack Crawford enlists Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a highly intelligent but dangerous man imprisoned…8.38.617+
The Shawshank Redemption1994 • 142 min • Budget $25M • Box office $28MDrama, CrimeThis drama follows Andy Dufresne, wrongly convicted and sentenced to two life terms in a harsh 1940s American prison. The story unfolds within the brutal walls of Shawshank Penitentiary, where injustice is…8.79.317+
The Apartment1960 • 125 min • Budget $3M • Box office $25MComedy, Drama, RomanceBud Baxter, an ambitious but unassuming worker at a top New York insurance firm, feels overlooked in his career. Frustrated by favoritism, he devises a plan: offering his apartment as a secret…8.28.3
Desert Hearts1985 • 91 min • Budget $350K • Box office $2MDrama, RomanceA middle-aged literature professor facing divorce meets Cay, a vibrant young woman, and they form a close friendship. This connection deepens, challenging their beliefs and expectations. As the professor develops feelings for…7.07.117+
Broken Flowers2005 • 106 min • Budget $10M • Box office $46MComedy, Drama, MysteryIntroverted Don Johnston receives a letter from a former romantic partner, claiming he has a son who might be searching for him. Encouraged by a neighbor who works as a private investigator,…6.97.117+
Once Upon a Time in America1984 • 229 min • Budget $30M • Box office $5MDrama, CrimeSet in New York City's Lower East Side, the film follows a former Jewish gangster who returns after more than thirty years away from the Prohibition era. Now older and haunted by…8.48.317+
Beyond Silence1996 • 109 minDrama, Music"Beyond Silence" is a moving German film about a young woman growing up in a family where deafness is the norm and music is deeply cherished. The story follows her as a…6.97.413+
B.T.K.2008 • 90 minThis is the true story of Dennis L. Rader, a man who lived a normal life as a husband, father, security officer, and church leader. For over thirty years, he secretly committed…5.14.117+
Grbavica: The Land of My Dreams2006 • 90 minDrama, HistoryFollowing the Balkan war, a mother and daughter navigate the challenges of rebuilding their lives.6.87.2
Summer Storm2004 • 98 min • Budget $2M • Box office $2MComedy, DramaTobi and Achim, longtime best friends and stars of their local rowing club, believe their bond is unbreakable. They eagerly anticipate summer camp and a major rowing competition. However, the arrival of…6.87.217+
Eyes Wide Shut1999 • 159 min • Budget $65M • Box office $162MDrama, Thriller, MysteryDr. Bill Harford's life changes when his wife Alice reveals her hidden desires. Seeking answers and wanting to understand his marriage, Bill explores underground sexual groups. He finds a world far darker…7.57.517+
People on Sunday1930 • 74 minDramaSet in 1930s Berlin, this experimental silent film was made by amateur filmmakers with a very limited budget. It offers a raw and charming look at life during a turbulent period in…7.27.2
Cockles and Muscles2005 • 93 minComedy*Crustacés et coquillages* is a lighthearted French comedy filled with unexpected twists, exploring a family of four's ability to accept each other. During an optimistic summer vacation, each family member embarks on…5.86.6
Without a Paddle2004 • 95 min • Budget $19M • Box office $69MComedy, Action, AdventureThree friends, whose lives have grown distant, come together for the funeral of a childhood companion. While sorting through his belongings, they find a trunk detailing a quest he was pursuing: the…5.65.913+
The Thing from Another World1951 • 87 minDrama, Horror, Science FictionAt a remote Arctic research station, scientists and military personnel work together to explore secrets hidden under the ice. Their mission turns deadly when they encounter a malevolent alien life form that…6.77.0
Terkel in Trouble2004 • 77 min • Box office $306KAnimation, Comedy, MysteryAfter an unlucky encounter with a spider, sixth-grader Terkel's life takes a turn for the worse. His teacher dies and is replaced by the unsettling Justin. Back home, his Uncle Stewart becomes…6.67.1
Glue2006 • 110 minDramaDuring a scorching summer in a remote desert town, a fractured family dynamic intertwines with the formation of a rock band. Amidst youthful explorations and intense emotions – including shared moments of…5.76.3
Matilda1996 • 98 min • Budget $36M • Box office $33MComedy, Family, FantasyMatilda Wormwood, a remarkably intelligent and imaginative girl, feels overlooked by her parents. Her father, Harry, is clumsy and insensitive, while her mother, Zinnia, is preoccupied with herself, and they don't understand…7.27.06+
Lord of the Flies1990 • 91 min • Box office $13MAdventure, Drama, ThrillerTwenty-five high school boys experience a terrifying ordeal when their plane crashes on a remote tropical island. Cut off from civilization, they must struggle to survive, building shelter, finding food, and protecting…6.36.417+
U-Carmen eKhayelitsha2005 • 122 minU-CARMEN is a film adaptation of Georges Bizet's 19th-century opera, shot on location in a contemporary South African township. The vibrant atmosphere of township life provides a visually compelling backdrop for the…6.06.5
An Eclectic Christmas2022 • 85 minRomance, TV MovieA small-town vintage store owner's will includes instructions for her inventory to be given away as Christmas gifts. Her niece, who lives away, enlists the help of a handsome local to decipher…4.05.4
Eye of the Needle1981 • 108 min • Box office $18MDrama, ThrillerIn 1944, during World War II, a suspenseful story unfolds across the British Isles. Henry Faber, known as the Needle for his skill at avoiding capture, possesses vital information about the upcoming…6.67.117+
The Ref1994 • 97 min • Budget $11M • Box office $11MComedy, Crime, DramaThe film follows a highly skilled and elusive thief. On Christmas Eve, the thief breaks into the home of a dysfunctional family to steal a valuable item they've hidden. To maintain secrecy,…6.56.917+
Tin Men1987 • 112 minComedy, DramaBaltimore, 1963. A minor car accident ignites a fierce rivalry between two aluminum siding salesmen. This escalating conflict plunges them into a darkly comedic world of cutthroat suburban sales. Determined to one-up…6.36.617+
The Little Rascals1994 • 82 min • Box office $67MRomance, Comedy, FamilyThe film explores childhood crushes and friendships through the story of nine-year-old Alfalfa, who unexpectedly falls for Darla. His friends, however, disapprove due to their strong beliefs against girls. Their attempts to…6.86.46+
Dear Wendy2005 • 105 minComedy, Crime, DramaIn a working-class American town, a group of teenagers form the Dandies, a gang of armed individuals led by Dick Dandelion. They adhere to a strict pacifist code, despite carrying guns. The…5.86.5
Beautiful Thing1996 • 92 min • Box office $1MComedy, Drama, RomanceOn a scorching summer in Thamesmead, a large estate in Southeast London, the lives of three teenagers become connected as they deal with the difficulties of becoming adults. This moving story about…7.27.617+
The Fox and the Hound1981 • 82 min • Budget $12M • Box office $29MAdventure, Animation, DramaTod, a young fox, befriends Copper, an energetic hound puppy, and finds a home with a loving farm family. Their playful friendship brings joy to everyone around them. But their carefree days…7.17.20+
The Best of Enemies2019 • 133 min • Budget $10MDrama, HistoryThe film explores the unexpected connection between Ann Atwater, a passionate civil rights advocate, and C.P. Ellis, a Ku Klux Klan leader who reluctantly agrees to co-chair a community meeting. Their paths…7.47.313+
To See the Sea2014 • 90 minA young aspiring filmmaker, Tomas, uses his new camera to document his life. As he films, hidden family secrets begin to emerge.7.36.8
Sandbar2012 • 99 minDrama, ComedyThis dark comedy follows a troubled Marine as he navigates a chaotic day spent with his son, with whom he has a strained relationship.5.37.9
Juliet, Naked2018 • 97 minComedy, Drama, RomanceAnnie is in a drawn-out relationship with Duncan, who is intensely devoted to the little-known musician Tucker Crowe. When an acoustic recording of Tucker's popular song from 25 years ago is found,…6.36.617+
Metropolis1927 • 148 min • Budget $5M • Box office $1MDrama, Science FictionThe city of tomorrow is sharply divided: one side thrives in wealth, the other lives in poverty. Our main character comes from a family that has long influenced this city’s history, but…8.18.2
Apocalypse Now1979 • 147 min • Budget $31M • Box office $150MDrama, WarDuring the Vietnam War, Captain Benjamin Willard is sent on a dangerous mission to find and neutralize Colonel Walter Kurtz. Kurtz, a former Green Beret, has gone rogue and is leading a…8.38.417+
Paradise Now2005 • 90 min • Budget $2M • Box office $3MCrime, Thriller, DramaTwo friends from childhood are recruited to carry out a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv.6.97.413+
Brazil1985 • 143 min • Budget $15M • Box office $9MComedy, Science FictionSam Lowry is a bored bureaucrat who escapes his dull life through vivid daydreams of being a heroic savior. While investigating the wrongful arrest and death of an innocent man, instead of…7.77.817+
Dateline NBC1982 • 118 min • Budget $28M • Box office $41MScience Fiction, Drama, ThrillerEvery week, Dateline NBC presents detailed investigations into real crimes and mysteries that have deeply affected people and communities. The newsmagazine series tells compelling stories exploring the complexities of human nature, using…7.98.117+
The Elementary Particles2006 • 105 min • Budget $6MDrama, RomanceAtomised (also known as The Elementary Particles) explores the complex relationship between Michael and Bruno, two half-brothers with troubled sexual lives. Their childhood was chaotic, shaped by a mother preoccupied with her…6.16.5
Anatomy of a Murder1959 • 161 min • Budget $2M • Box office $8MCrime, Drama, MysteryPaul Biegler, a retired lawyer in Michigan, takes on the case of Army Lieutenant Manion. Manion is accused of killing an innkeeper after his wife claims he raped her. The upcoming trial…7.98.0
Back to the Future1985 • 116 min • Budget $19M • Box office $381MAdventure, Comedy, Science FictionSex and the City is a lively look at friendships between women and finding love in New York City. The film adapts Candace Bushnell's popular novel, following four independent women in their…8.38.56+
