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Vice and Virtue1963 • 108 minFrance, 1944. Juliette, a mistress of Wehrmacht General Bamberg, lives a life of luxury under Nazi occupation. Her sister Justine, virtuous and soon to be married to a member of the Resistance,…5.46.1
This Boy's Life1993 • 115 min • Box office $4MDramaTo start over, a mother and son move to Seattle, hoping for a better life after a difficult past. Their optimism fades when they meet a seemingly kind person who hides a…7.17.217+
A Complete Unknown2024 • 140 min • Budget $65M • Box office $138MDrama, MusicNew York, early 1960s. Amidst a lively music scene and significant social change, a mysterious 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and groundbreaking musical ability, poised to…7.17.317+
Devil in a Blue Dress1995 • 102 min • Budget $27M • Box office $16MThriller, Crime, MysteryIn post-World War II Los Angeles, Easy Rawlins, a Black war veteran struggling to survive in a segregated city, is approached by DeWitt Albright, a white man seeking help. Albright wants Easy…6.56.817+
Gorky Park1983 • 128 min • Box office $15MThriller, Crime, DramaPolice Inspector Renko investigates the discovery of three bodies in Moscow's Gorky Park. He finds his investigation blocked by his superiors and decides to work independently to uncover the truth. His pursuit…6.36.717+
Holes2003 • 117 min • Budget $20M • Box office $71MAdventure, Family, DramaWrongfully convicted of stealing shoes, Stanley Yelnats is exiled to Camp Green Lake, a harsh boys' detention center where inmates are made to dig holes daily in the desert as punishment. While…6.97.16+
Wheelman2017 • 82 min • Budget $5MAction, Crime, ThrillerA driver hired to transport robbers during a bank heist discovers he's been set up. He then races to uncover the identity of the person who betrayed him.6.16.417+
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World2003 • 138 min • Budget $150M • Box office $211MAdventure, Drama, WarFollowing a devastating attack by a French warship, a British Royal Navy captain launches a relentless chase across two oceans. He aims to capture or destroy the enemy vessel, but must balance…7.27.513+
Bringing Out the Dead1999 • 121 min • Budget $32M • Box office $16MDramaFrank Pierce, once known as "Father Frank" for his dedication to saving lives, is now tormented by the memories of those he couldn't save. He tries to avoid reminders of his failures…6.66.817+
The Shell Seekers2007 • 174 minPenelope Keeling, a 64-year-old daughter of a renowned artist, looks back on her life and the decisions that shaped it when she visits her independent-minded daughter in the Mediterranean. Through flashbacks, the…6.96.9
Süss, the Jew1940 • 95 min • Budget $800K • Box office $2MDrama, HistorySet in 17th-century Germany during the Nazi era, this historical drama tells the compelling story of Duke Karl Alexander of Württemberg and his Jewish treasurer, Süß Oppenheimer. The film examines power, prejudice,…4.35.0
Swallowtail Butterfly1996 • 148 minDrama, Crime, MusicSet in a future Japan, the film follows a group of people living in Yentown, a community on the fringes of society. These individuals have been rejected by mainstream culture and struggle…7.57.5
Summer Things2002 • 103 min • Box office $8MComedy, Drama, RomanceTwo friends, one wealthy and one struggling financially, plan a holiday together. Julie, a single mother, joins them. Their seaside vacation sparks complicated romantic feelings among the group, involving a transgender person,…5.86.5
The Passionate Adventure1924 • 78 minA wealthy man abandons his wife, disguising himself as a street vendor. He then rescues a factory worker from a criminal.6.06.4
Blindness2008 • 121 min • Budget $25M • Box office $19MDrama, Mystery, Science FictionA sudden plague causes widespread blindness in a city. A small group of those affected unite to navigate the harsh realities of their enforced quarantine and ultimately overcome it.6.56.517+Revenge1980 • 79 minDrama, FamilyThis film follows a young person as they face growing challenges that test their safety and sense of self. Caught between external pressures and inner struggles, they must decide how much to…—5.6
Dr. No1962 • 110 min • Budget $1M • Box office $59MAdventure, Action, ThrillerJames Bond is sent on a dangerous mission to stop Dr. No from disrupting the American space program. With rising global tensions and the risk of disaster, Bond travels to Jamaica, where…7.07.26+
From Russia with Love1963 • 115 min • Budget $2M • Box office $78MAction, Thriller, AdventureRocko, an Australian wallaby, adjusts to American life in the lively town of O-Town, facing everyday challenges with plenty of laughs. His best friend Heffer, a steer raised by wolves, joins him…7.17.36+
Goldfinger1964 • 110 min • Budget $3M • Box office $124MAdventure, Action, ThrillerA special agent faces a dangerous new enemy: a shrewd tycoon planning a daring heist of Fort Knox to destabilize the global economy. The agent must navigate a world of danger and…7.47.7
The Tin Drum1979 • 162 min • Budget $3M • Box office $17MDrama, History, War"The Tin Drum," adapted from Günter Grass's novel, tells the story of Oskar Matzerath, a boy who refuses to be born until he gets a tin drum. Gifted and cynical about adults,…6.97.417+
Ben-Hur1959 • 212 min • Budget $15M • Box office $164MHistory, Drama, AdventureAround 25 AD in ancient Judea, Judah Ben-Hur is caught between his Jewish identity and the powerful Roman Empire. As tensions escalate, he faces deceit and betrayal while trying to stay true…7.98.10+
You Only Live Twice1967 • 117 min • Budget $9M • Box office $111MAction, Thriller, AdventureA mysterious alien ship takes control of American and Russian spacecraft, escalating global tensions and pushing the world towards war. James Bond is sent to Japan to discover the truth behind the…6.66.86+
The Man with the Golden Gun1974 • 125 min • Budget $7M • Box office $97MAdventure, Action, ThrillerJames Bond is tasked with retrieving a stolen invention: a device that can convert solar energy into a weapon. His pursuit leads him to Francisco Scaramanga, a highly paid assassin. Bond teams…6.56.76+
Contact1997 • 150 min • Budget $90M • Box office $171MDrama, Science Fiction, MysteryA dedicated radio astronomer detects the first confirmed extraterrestrial radio signal, changing everything for humanity. As nations race to understand the message and its possible meaning, the astronomer faces difficult choices. She…7.47.56+
The Bridges of Madison County1995 • 135 min • Budget $24M • Box office $182MDrama, Romance"The West Wing" provides a close look at the inner workings of the White House, following a fictional presidential administration. The show features a memorable group of characters and explores the world…7.77.613+
The Spy Who Loved Me1977 • 125 min • Budget $13M • Box office $185MAdventure, Action, ThrillerTwo nuclear submarines disappear without a trace from the ocean, heightening tensions between England and Russia. Both countries suspect each other, and James Bond is sent to investigate. He's not the only…6.87.06+
The Shining1980 • 144 min • Budget $19M • Box office $44MHorror, ThrillerJack Torrance, portrayed by Jack Nicholson, takes a job as caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel, hoping for a fresh start. He and his wife Wendy, along with their young son Danny,…8.28.417+
Moonraker1979 • 126 min • Budget $34M • Box office $210MAction, Adventure, ThrillerJames Bond is assigned to investigate the theft of Moonraker, a state-of-the-art space shuttle owned by Drax Industries. His mission leads him from California to the opulent headquarters of Hugo Drax, a…6.26.36+
Murder She Said1961 • 87 minComedy, Crime, DramaMiss Marple, known for her keen observation, witnesses a possible murder inside a train compartment while watching from a station window. Local police find no evidence of a crime, but Miss Marple…7.37.3
Murder at the Gallop1963 • 81 minComedy, Crime, DramaWhen wealthy Mr. Enderby appears to die of a heart attack, Miss Marple and Mr. Stringer suspect something more. Dismissed by the local police, they independently investigate. As they piece together clues,…7.07.2
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
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
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 Guns of Navarone1961 • 160 min • Budget $6M • Box office $28MWar, Adventure, ThrillerDuring World War II, a dedicated team of Allied saboteurs undertakes a dangerous mission to undermine Nazi control of a heavily fortified island. Their goal is to destroy two powerful long-range guns…7.37.5
Barfly1987 • 100 min • Budget $3M • Box office $3MComedy, Drama, RomanceBarfly follows Henry and Wanda, two people with a unique relationship built on their shared love of drinking and their connection at a neighborhood bar. They aren't married, but find comfort and…6.97.117+
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+
Oliver Twist1948 • 121 min • Budget $375K • Box office $400KDrama, Adventure, CrimeIn Victorian London's slums, young Oliver Twist challenges his harsh life. After leaving a poorhouse, he becomes a servant to the stern Mr. Bumble. He meets the streetwise Artful Dodger, who introduces…7.67.8
Ripley's Game2002 • 110 min • Budget $30M • Box office $6MCrime, ThrillerTom Ripley, a sophisticated and wealthy man with a dark secret, lives in Italy with his girlfriend, Luisa. He's approached by a former acquaintance who wants him to murder a competitor. Ripley,…6.46.617+
The Catcher On The Shore2010 • 84 minThis drama follows a young boy's journey to adulthood, set against the traditions of Okinawan food culture. Directed by Ryugo Nakamura, who was only fourteen when he made this film, it explores…6.06.5
From Here to Eternity1953 • 118 min • Budget $1M • Box office $30MWar, Romance, DramaDuring World War II in Hawaii, this moving story centers on a regular soldier punished for refusing to box for his unit's team, costing him a promotion. As wartime pressures intensify, the…7.37.6
Sleepwalkers1992 • 89 min • Budget $15M • Box office $30MHorror, Fantasy, ThrillerIn the quiet town of Travis, Indiana, a mother and son, Charles Brady and Mary, are sleepwalkers – part of an ancient group who need to draw life-force from people to live.…6.05.417+
Dead Presidents1995 • 119 min • Budget $10M • Box office $24MAction, Crime, DramaThis drama tells the story of a Vietnam veteran struggling to adjust to civilian life. Back home, he becomes involved with organized crime and teams up with fellow veterans to plan a…6.76.917+
Sound! Euphonium the Movie – May the Melody Reach You!2017 • 105 minAfter qualifying for the Kansai regional competition, the Kitauji High School concert band prepares for their next performance. During summer camp, led by their advisor Noboru Taki and his musician friends, the…7.07.1
Vampyr1932 • 74 minHorror, Fantasy, MysteryIn a village near Paris, a student fascinated by the occult discovers a world of dark secrets. Exploring the supernatural leads to strange occurrences and encounters with spirits haunting the area. The…7.37.4
Closely Watched Trains1966 • 93 minComedy, Drama, WarIn a small Czechoslovakian village, a young apprentice dispatcher becomes preoccupied with losing his virginity. Amidst the backdrop of occupation and resistance, his personal journey of sexual awakening unfolds within the quiet…7.27.6
Lolita1962 • 154 min • Budget $2M • Box office $9MDrama, ComedyThis drama follows Humbert Humbert, a middle-aged British novelist, as he becomes entangled in American life. While staying at a boarding house run by Charlotte Haze, Humbert becomes fixated on Charlotte's teenage…7.37.5
The Bridge on the River Kwai1957 • 161 min • Budget $2M • Box office $44MDrama, History, WarIn World War II Burma, a unit of British prisoners of war are forced into labor by their Japanese captors to construct a crucial railway bridge for the enemy. As Allied intelligence…7.88.16+
Strangers on a Train1951 • 101 min • Budget $1M • Box office $7MCrime, ThrillerDuring a routine train journey, a charismatic but troubled socialite befriends an ambitious young tennis player. He begins to share a disturbing idea: two people could commit murder and evade detection. Intrigued,…7.77.96+
Who Framed Roger Rabbit1988 • 104 min • Budget $50M • Box office $351MFantasy, Animation, ComedyIn a city where animals and humans live together, Roger, a popular cartoon character, suspects his wife Jessica is cheating on him. His studio hires Eddie Valiant, a hard-boiled detective who investigates…7.57.76+
Dangerous Liaisons1988 • 119 min • Budget $14M • Box office $34MDrama, RomanceThis drama is set in 18th century France and centers on the complicated relationship between the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont. The Marquise suggests a seduction game to her…7.27.517+
The Running Man1987 • 101 min • Budget $27M • Box office $38MAction, Thriller, Science FictionIn 2017, the world is a dystopian nightmare ruled by a totalitarian police state after the global economy collapsed. The government suppresses all cultural expression, using fear to control its citizens. To…6.56.617+
Sliver1993 • 107 min • Budget $40M • Box office $116MDrama, ThrillerA young woman moves into a stylish Manhattan apartment, ready to begin a new life. But soon after settling in, she hears rumors about the building's history. The previous tenant died tragically…5.55.117+
Dogs in the House2020 • 94 minThis is the story of a man who runs a rundown bathhouse in a poor neighborhood. He's at risk of losing his bathhouse due to a debt he owes a loan shark.…5.94.4
Red Dragon2002 • 124 min • Budget $78M • Box office $209MCrime, Thriller, HorrorWill Graham, a former FBI agent with a history of near-fatal encounters with Hannibal "The Cannibal" Lecter, must reluctantly seek Lecter's assistance. A new serial killer is on the loose, and Lecter…7.07.217+
