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Frozen Land2005 • 133 min • Budget $2MDramaFired from his teaching job, a man takes out his frustration on his difficult teenage son. The son responds by acquiring a CD player using counterfeit money. This act sets off a…
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Villa Touma2014 • 87 minThree unmarried aristocratic Christian sisters in Ramallah live in their villa, holding onto a past of grandeur. Their lives are disrupted when their orphaned niece, Badia, arrives, completely changing everything.5.96.4
3 Ninjas Kick Back1994 • 93 min • Budget $20M • Box office $11MFamily, Adventure, ActionThree brothers must choose between their loyalty to their favorite sports team and their family when they travel from a championship baseball game in the U.S. to Japan after learning about their…5.64.76+
Al Franken: God Spoke2006 • 84 minFilmmakers Chris Hegedus and Nick Doob document the evolution of Franken, following him from book signings and campaign events to the launch of Air America Radio. The film chronicles his shift from…6.96.4
Bronson2009 • 92 min • Budget $230K • Box office $2MDrama, Action, CrimeSentenced to seven years for a post office robbery, a young man unexpectedly spends thirty years in solitary confinement. The isolation profoundly alters him, and his personality gradually gives way to an…7.07.017+
Foxfire1996 • 102 min • Box office $258KAction, Drama, ThrillerThis coming-of-age drama follows five teenagers who bond after confronting a predatory teacher's sexual harassment. United by their anger and resolve, the girls form a strong friendship as they navigate high school.…6.06.217+
Dolemite1975 • 90 min • Budget $120K • Box office $12MAction, Comedy, CrimeDolemite tells the story of a wrongly convicted pimp seeking redemption in a world where crime and law enforcement clash. Framed for drug trafficking, stolen goods, and weapons by Willie Greene and…5.85.717+
In Hell2003 • 96 min • Budget $17M • Box office $293KAction, Drama, ThrillerA man finds himself in a brutal prison where inmates are forced to fight each other for the warden's amusement. He must fight to survive in this deadly environment.6.66.117+
Angst1983 • 75 min • Budget $472KThriller, Crime, HorrorThis suspenseful psychological thriller follows an ordinary family who unknowingly become targets of a recently released murderer. Isolated in a remote house, a single mother and her two children are terrorized by…7.17.1
Facing the Giants2006 • 111 min • Budget $100K • Box office $10MDramaA struggling football coach and his team, considered underdogs, must confront their own doubts and past mistakes, both during games and in their personal lives, leading to unexpected outcomes.7.66.56+
Ernest Goes to Jail1990 • 81 min • Box office $25MComedy, Family, CrimeErnest P. Worrell, a kind but clumsy bank janitor, has his life turned upside down when he's called for jury duty. He discovers his doppelganger – a notorious crime boss – has…5.05.56+
Silmido2003 • 135 min • Budget $8MAction, DramaIn January 1968, North Korean commandos attempted to assassinate South Korean President Park Chung-hee but failed. Seeking revenge, the South Korean military gathered 31 convicts on Silmido Island for a suicide mission…7.17.0
Gjengangere2017 • 95 minInside prison, Josef struggles to survive and find redemption. But whispers spread about money he's supposedly hidden, drawing unwanted attention from both the guards and his fellow inmates.6.55.9
Decoy1946 • 76 minCrime, ThrillerThe film depicts the final hours of a notorious female gang leader, critically injured after a violent encounter with police. Facing death, she recounts her life story to an indifferent officer. She…5.86.7
Andersonville1996 • 167 minWar, Drama, TV MovieThis documentary film explores the harsh conditions endured by Union soldiers in a Civil War prisoner-of-war camp. It follows a group of captured soldiers after the Battle of Cold Harbor in June…6.57.3—
Levity2003 • 100 min • Budget $7M • Box office $723KCrime, DramaManuel Jordan is released after serving 23 years for killing a teenager during a robbery. Having spent nearly two decades haunted by the victim's image, the newly paroled Manuel seeks a chance…6.16.317+
Ocean Waves1993 • 72 minAnimation, Drama, RomanceIn busy Tokyo, Taku Morisaki briefly meets a mysterious woman at Kichijōji Station, sparking memories of their past. While traveling to Kōchi Prefecture, he finds her photograph and begins to revisit their…6.46.613+
Animal 22007 • 93 minJames "Animal" Allen, serving a life sentence for murder, begins fighting for money to support his son. As Animal gains notoriety in the fighting world, he discovers a dangerous conspiracy within the…5.45.017+
When in Rome2010 • 91 min • Budget $55M • Box office $43MComedy, Fantasy, RomanceJaded about love, ambitious New Yorker Beth goes to Rome for her sister's wedding and finds magic coins at the Trevi Fountain. These coins draw the attention of a quirky group of…5.95.513+
Lost for Life2013 • 75 minThis documentary explores the lives of young people incarcerated for life without the possibility of parole, alongside the stories of the families of those they harmed.6.36.8
Bad Boys1983 • 123 min • Box office $9MCrime, Drama, ThrillerMick O'Brien, a young street hustler in Chicago, struggles with his life of small-time crime and his love for his girlfriend. His life changes dramatically when a robbery from a drug dealer…7.07.217+
The Boys1998 • 86 minBrett Sprague, a violent and psychopathic man, is released on parole after a sentence for assault. Over the course of 24 hours, as we observe Brett and his brothers, Stevie and Glenn,…6.46.917+
The Castle1997 • 85 min • Budget $800K • Box office $861KDrama, Comedy"The Castle" tells the story of a Melbourne family who fiercely defend their home near the airport. They are suddenly forced to leave when the airport expands, but they fight back. Determined…7.17.717+
Gung Ho1986 • 111 min • Budget $13M • Box office $36MComedy, DramaIn western Pennsylvania, the film follows Hunt Stevenson, a mediator hired to help an American auto plant integrate with its new Japanese owner. Hunt faces many challenges bridging the gap between the…6.06.313+
3000 Miles to Graceland2001 • 125 min • Budget $62M • Box office $18MAction, Adventure, ComedyThomas Murphy planned a heist: robbing the Riviera Casino's counting room during an Elvis impersonator convention. But instead of sharing the money, he kept it all and shot his partners, including Michael…5.86.017+The Third Eye2001 • 87 minMichael is due to serve an 18-month prison sentence, but he escapes from his police escort. On the run, he encounters Malika, who admits to having committed her own "stupid things." They…3.06.8
Just Married2003 • 95 min • Budget $18M • Box office $101MRomance, ComedyTom Leezak and Sarah McNerney, from different backgrounds, instantly fall in love and plan a wedding. However, Sarah's wealthy family disapproves. They embark on a honeymoon in Italy, full of optimism, but…5.85.513+
Love, Money, Love2000 • 128 minOn New Year's Eve in Berlin, David, a young man recently laid off from his job at a scrapyard, and Marie, a prostitute around his age, decide to escape together. With David's…3.65.2
Instinct1999 • 124 minAt a mental institution for dangerous criminals, the disturbed anthropologist Ethan Powell is about to be evaluated by a promising young psychiatrist, Theo Caulder. Motivated by ambition and a desire for answers,…6.56.617+
Kind Hearts and Coronets1949 • 104 minComedy, CrimeLouis Mazzini's life is consumed by revenge after his mother's sudden death. His aristocratic family disowned her for eloping with an Italian opera singer and refused to allow her burial in their…7.68.0
Love Is Colder Than Death1970 • 88 minCrime, DramaFranz, a young pimp in a dangerous world, struggles to stay loyal as he moves through the criminal underworld. He's devoted to his mistress but drawn to Bruno, a gangster sent by…6.26.4
Pollock2000 • 132 min • Budget $6M • Box office $10MDrama, HistoryIn August 1949, Life Magazine asked the question, "Jackson Pollock: Is he the greatest living painter in the United States?" This film explores the life of an exceptional man, often described as…6.77.017+
Respiro2002 • 95 minComedy, DramaOn the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa, Grazia, a vibrant mother of three, lives with her quiet fisherman husband, Pietro. She experiences extreme mood swings, shifting between moments of intense joy and deep…6.67.013+
Long Hello and Short Goodbye1999 • 95 minDetective Kahnitz is determined to bring down the young gangster, Ben. Undercover officer Melody is tasked with seducing him into making a fatal mistake. Unbeknownst to Melody, Kahnitz and Ben share a…6.65.8
The Olsen Gang Goes to War1978 • 107 minFamily, Comedy, Crime*El Privilegio de Amar* is a compelling Mexican telenovela broadcast on El Canal de las Estrellas from July 1998 to February 1999. Produced by Televisa, the series centers on Luciana, a successful…6.97.0
Kaspar Hauser1993 • 139 minIn May 1828, a roughly 16-year-old boy is discovered in Nuremberg. Known as Kaspar Hauser, he can barely speak and has no memory of his past or family. The film explores the…6.16.8
New York, New York1977 • 163 minOn Victory in Europe Day, a self-centered saxophonist and a young singer connect, beginning a difficult and uncertain relationship as they both strive to build their careers.6.56.66+
That Touch of Mink1962 • 99 minComedy, RomanceCathy Timberlake's life takes an unexpected turn when she bumps into Philip Shayne, a successful businessman with a carefree approach to life. After Philip accidentally soils Cathy on her way to a…6.46.6
Serving Sara2002 • 100 min • Budget $29M • Box office $16MComedySara is shocked when she receives divorce papers while in New York. More concerned about losing her wealth from her marriage to a self-centered Texan, she makes a proposition to the process…5.45.313+
Flesh + Blood1985 • 126 min • Budget $6M • Box office $100KAdventure, DramaDuring a violent medieval period marked by plague and war, a band of seasoned mercenaries sets out to get revenge on a nobleman who refuses to pay them. Their quest for vengeance…6.66.717+
Johnny Stecchino1991 • 115 minComedyDante, a gentle school bus driver for children with disabilities, seeks deeper meaning in his life. He meets Maria, a woman who quickly develops feelings for him and invites him to her…7.37.217+
The Outdoorsman2017 • 89 minJason decides to spend a year living in the wilderness, despite having no camping experience. As he prepares for his journey, he meets Mona, a driven businesswoman recovering from a breakdown. They…4.35.4
The Captain2018 • 118 minWar, Drama, HistoryGermany, 1945. During the final, desperate weeks of World War II, deserter Willi Herold finds a discarded Nazi captain's uniform. He takes it to stay warm, but soon discovers that many Germans…7.27.317+
Already Dead2007 • 93 minAction, Crime, DramaThomas Archer's life is shattered after a brutal attack leaves him devastated. Offered a chance for physical revenge against the attacker, he finds the reality of his choices far more complicated than…5.65.617+
Aaja Nachle2007 • 146 min • Box office $3MRomance, DramaDia, a divorced mother in New York, returns to India upon hearing her guru is dying. She discovers he has passed away, leaving her with the task of saving the Ajanta Theater,…6.56.2
Edward Scissorhands1990 • 105 min • Budget $20M • Box office $86MFantasy, Drama, RomanceIn a quiet suburb, a normal life is disrupted by the arrival of Edward, a peculiar visitor. He's an unfinished science experiment, stranded in the middle of his creation. The townspeople struggle…7.77.813+
Mon Oncle1958 • 118 minComedyMonsieur Hulot, a lovable but awkward man, is fond of his city apartment and struggles to understand why his sister's family has moved to a less exciting suburb. He's both puzzled and…7.47.6
One, Two, Three1961 • 109 min • Budget $3M • Box office $4MComedyDuring the Cold War, C.R. MacNamara, a Coca-Cola executive in West Berlin, deals with the challenges of work and his personal life. When tensions between the Soviet Union and the West escalate,…7.57.8
Berlin is in Germany2001 • 97 minAfter his release from prison, Martin, a former East German, is now grappling with the realities of a reunified Germany.5.27.1
Bang, Boom, Bang1999 • 110 min • Budget $2MCrime, Action, ComedyPeter Thorwarth's lively comedy tells the story of Kalle Grabowski, a bank robber who breaks out of prison. His already chaotic situation gets worse when he reconnects with his unemployed crook friend,…7.57.5
High Fidelity2000 • 113 min • Budget $30M • Box office $47MDrama, Comedy, RomanceWhen his girlfriend ends their relationship, a 30-year-old record store owner tries to figure out why he struggles with romance by reflecting on his most memorable past breakups. He shares his stories…7.17.417+
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory1971 • 99 min • Budget $3M • Box office $4MFamily, Fantasy, ComedyIn early 1980s Brooklyn, Chris, a typical teenager, carries significant responsibility as the oldest of three siblings. His parents move the family to a new neighborhood for better opportunities, forcing Chris to…7.57.80+
La Strada1954 • 115 minDramaSet in a traveling Italian circus, the story follows Gelsomina, a sheltered young woman whose life changes when she is acquired by the gruff strongman Zampanò to be his wife and performance…7.98.0
The King of Comedy1982 • 109 min • Budget $19M • Box office $2MDrama, ComedyThis dark comedy tells the story of Rupert Pupkin, an ambitious comedian determined to achieve stardom. He becomes fixated on a successful talk-show host who craves a quiet life. Driven by his…7.87.86+
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+
Swept from the Sea1998 • 113 minDrama, RomanceIn the late 1800s, Russian emigrant Yanko Goorall is the only survivor of a shipwreck. Weak and desperate, he finds refuge on a remote farm. The farm's residents are suspicious of him,…6.46.713+
Live and Become2005 • 140 min • Budget $5M • Box office $3MDramaIn 1980, Ethiopian Falashas are recognized as Jewish and secretly transported to Israel. The day before the journey, the son of a Jewish mother dies. To take his place, she substitutes him…7.47.8
The Edge of Heaven2007 • 122 min • Budget $3M • Box office $17MDramaSix German-Turkish immigrants' lives intersect unexpectedly. An elderly man and a sex worker form an alliance. A young academic confronts his history. Two young women develop a romantic relationship. And a mother…7.27.7
Fanged Up2017 • 88 minA young thief is unexpectedly imprisoned for a weekend, oblivious to the horrifying truth: the guards are vampires, and the other prisoners are their prey.5.24.4
Salvador (Puig Antich)2006 • 137 minDrama, HistoryThis is the story of Salvador Puig Antich, one of the final political prisoners executed during Franco's fascist regime in 1974.6.87.2
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+
Grand Illusion1937 • 114 min • Box office $172KDrama, History, WarDuring World War I, two French soldiers, Captain de Boeldieu and Lieutenant Maréchal, form an unexpected bond while imprisoned by the Germans, despite their different social classes. As they are moved to…7.98.0
Monsieur Hulot's Holiday1953 • 87 minComedyMonsieur Hulot, a kind but clumsy man played by Jacques Tati, goes on a seaside vacation that turns into a series of funny accidents. This gentle comedy features a wonderful series of…6.97.3
