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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest2006 • 151 min • Budget $200M • Box office $1BAdventure, Fantasy, ActionCaptain Jack Sparrow must retrieve the heart of Davy Jones to prevent his soul from being bound to the legendary sea captain. However, he is not the only one pursuing the heart;…7.47.413+
Hero2002 • 99 min • Budget $31M • Box office $177MDrama, Adventure, ActionIn ancient China's Warring States period, a district official journeys to the court of Qin Shi Huang, asserting he eliminated the three individuals who previously tried to assassinate the king.7.57.913+
Before Sunset2004 • 80 min • Budget $2M • Box office $15MDrama, RomanceNine years after a single night in Vienna, Jesse tours Europe, reading from a book inspired by his encounter with Celine. In Paris, Celine unexpectedly finds him, and they reconnect for the…7.88.117+
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
Dirty Dancing1987 • 100 min • Budget $6M • Box office $214MDrama, Music, RomanceSet in the picturesque Catskills, the film centers on 17-year-old Frances "Baby" Houseman and her family's typical summer vacation. Her routine changes when Baby is captivated by a dance performance at a…7.37.113+
Gladiator2000 • 155 min • Budget $103M • Box office $465MAction, Drama, AdventureFollowing Emperor Marcus Aurelius's death, his ambitious son seizes control and undermines Maximus, a highly respected general favored by the late emperor. Ultimately, Maximus is compelled into gladiatorial combat, forced to fight…8.28.517+
O Brother, Where Art Thou?2000 • 107 min • Budget $26M • Box office $71MAdventure, Comedy, CrimeThe story unfolds in the American South during the 1930s. Three convicts, having escaped from prison, embark on a quest to find buried treasure. A determined lawman relentlessly hunts them down.7.37.713+
Groundhog Day1993 • 101 minA jaded television weatherman, his optimistic producer, and their sarcastic cameraman are dispatched to Punxsutawney to cover the annual Groundhog Day celebration. There, the weatherman unexpectedly finds himself reliving the same day…7.68.06+
Donnie Darko2001 • 114 min • Budget $4M • Box office $7MFantasy, Drama, MysteryFollowing a close call in a strange accident, a troubled teenager begins experiencing vivid visions of a giant rabbit. The rabbit seems to control him, leading him to commit a series of…7.88.017+
Wings of Desire1987 • 128 min • Budget $2M • Box office $3MDrama, Fantasy, RomanceIn Berlin, two angels, Damiel and Cassiel, observe humanity, offering silent comfort without direct involvement. Damiel, however, develops a strong connection with Marion, a lonely trapeze artist, and begins to question his…7.87.913+
Breaking the Waves1996 • 159 min • Budget $7M • Box office $23MDrama, RomanceIn a quiet Scottish village, a woman's predictable life changes when her husband proposes a risky plan. He is paralyzed and feels isolated, so he convinces his wife to have an affair,…7.57.817+
Mean Streets1973 • 111 minA low-level criminal is torn between romantic feelings, loyalty to his friends, and the opportunity to advance his position in the criminal underworld.7.17.117+
Hotel Rwanda2004 • 122 min • Budget $17M • Box office $38MDrama, History, WarBased on true events, the film is set in Rwanda during the 1990s, a time when over a million Tutsis were murdered in a genocide largely ignored internationally. Hotel owner Paul Rusesabagina…7.78.113+
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
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul1974 • 93 minEmmi Kurowski, an elderly cleaning lady, feels isolated after her husband's death and limited connection with her adult children. Seeking companionship, she begins a friendship with Ali, a middle-aged mechanic from the…7.78.0
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+
King Kong2005 • 188 min • Budget $207M • Box office $562MAdventure, Drama, ActionIn 1933 New York, a driven movie producer forces his cast and crew onto a voyage to the uncharted Skull Island. There, they encounter Kong, a colossal ape who becomes instantly captivated…6.97.213+
Romero1989 • 105 minDrama, History"Romero" portrays the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero, following his spiritual and political journey as he fought against injustice in El Salvador. The film shows Romero's transformation from an uninvolved priest into…7.07.213+
Rocky Mountain Express2011 • 46 minThe film follows the story of building America's first transcontinental railway, set against the backdrop of a scenic train journey through the Canadian Rockies.6.27.8
Sabrina, Down Under1999 • 87 minTV Movie, Comedy, FantasySabrina and her best friend Gwen, a witch from England, go on a week-long vacation to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Their trip becomes magical when they discover a hidden mermaid colony in…6.2—0+355 Acres of Music2008 • 3 minMusic fills the air, subtly altering reality.8.0—
Song of Songs2015 • 76 minIt's 1905 in a Jewish shtetl. Shimek and Buzya are two ten-year-olds who live in neighboring houses, like royalty in their own palaces. It's only much later, when Shimek is far from…8.06.9
Bottom Feeders2024 • 78 minDramaDmitri, a twenty-year-old struggling with sex addiction, lives with his mentally ill father in an abandoned garage. He exploits the generosity of an old friend who has returned home for the holidays,…10.04.4—
Bravetown2015 • 112 minDrama, MusicFollowing a accidental drug overdose, a gifted teenage DJ moves in with his father in a quiet Army town. There, he confronts his personal struggles and begins to understand the feelings of…6.76.117+
Meet John Doe1941 • 123 min • Box office $2MDrama, Comedy, RomanceAnn Mitchell, recently fired from her newspaper job, makes a bold final stand. She writes a fictional suicide letter from an unemployed man named "John Doe," detailing societal problems. The newspaper rehires…7.37.6
A Childhood2015 • 100 minWith summer wearing on, 13-year-old Jimmy is pushed to grow up quickly. He struggles with the confines of his small town and his difficult home life, caught between a mother struggling and…6.96.9In a Forest2010 • 2 min"In a Forest" shifts unexpectedly between realities. Using a thriller's visual style, the film follows a chase through a forest that culminates on a film set, constantly challenging the audience's expectations. It's…0.06.9
Lilly the Witch: The Dragon and the Magic Book2009 • 89 min • Budget $10MFantasy, Family, ComedyLilly is an ordinary girl who loves adventure. Her life changes when she discovers a magical book containing a small, comical dragon named Hector. With Hector's help, and the book's power, Lilly…5.35.2
Breaking Through2013 • 85 min"Breaking Through" features openly LGBT elected officials – including Tammy Baldwin, the first openly gay US Senator – who share their experiences with self-doubt and overcoming obstacles. The film reveals a personal…2.37.0
Luna1979 • 142 minDramaThis film follows an American opera singer grappling with grief as she tours Italy. Her pain deepens when she learns her 15-year-old son is addicted to heroin. Facing the potential loss of…6.36.317+
The Tree of Wooden Clogs1978 • 187 minDramaIn northern Italy, Batisti and his wife face a difficult choice: sending their son Minec to school. This represents their hope to escape poverty that has long affected their family. But Minec’s…7.67.8
The Bad Sleep Well1960 • 150 minCrime, Drama, ThrillerThis adaptation of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" follows Kôichi Nishi as he climbs the corporate ladder in Japan. He marries Iwabuchi, the crippled daughter of the vice president, at a grand wedding where the…7.77.9
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham2001 • 209 min • Budget $7M • Box office $11MComedy, DramaYears after his father rejected his adopted brother for marrying someone of lower social status, a young man embarks on a journey to bring his family back together.7.77.5
The Housekeeper2023 • 88 minA young housekeeper takes a job with a wealthy family and soon suspects they're concealing a dangerous secret. Unable to determine who can be trusted, she must unravel the mystery while trying…5.43.6
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+
Strange Circus2005 • 108 minMystery, Horror, DramaTaeko, an erotic novelist, is crafting a dark tale of a family consumed by incest, murder, and abuse. Her assistant, Yuji, becomes determined to discover the truth behind the story, but the…7.26.9
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+
Sleeping Beauty1959 • 75 min • Budget $6M • Box office $51MFantasy, Animation, RomanceIn a faraway kingdom, a beautiful princess is cursed to die from a spinning wheel and sleep eternally, unless awakened by true love's first kiss. To protect her, the king and queen…6.97.20+
The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea2000 • 75 minAnimation, Adventure, FamilyYears after they first met, Ariel and Prince Eric are married and have a daughter, Melody. To keep her safe from the Sea Witch Morgana, they've kept Melody from knowing about her…6.45.50+
Eighty-Six2012 • 12 minIn a bleak future, the lives of two dogs intertwine. One is predominantly canine, with a significant wolf heritage (86%), while the other carries a substantial amount of wolf ancestry (50%).6.0—
Inferno1999 • 95 min • Budget $15MAction, Drama, RomanceGrief-stricken after his best friend Johnny's death, Eddie Lomax arrives in a remote desert town steeped in memories of Johnny. He is then violently attacked, and his motorcycle – a treasured possession…6.15.217+
Joe Dirt2001 • 91 min • Budget $17M • Box office $30MMystery, Adventure, ComedyJoe Dirt, a janitor known for his mullet and acid-washed jeans, is determined to find his parents. He lost them as a young boy at the Grand Canyon. Driving his car and…5.66.013+
Survivor (AU)1985 • 80 min • Budget $25M • Box office $21MAnimation, Action, Adventure"Australian Survivor" drops 24 determined people onto a wild tropical island. Stripped of everything, they must survive using only their wits and resourcefulness – building shelters, making fire, and finding food in…6.46.36+
Welcome to the Dollhouse1996 • 88 min • Budget $800K • Box office $5MComedy, DramaSet in a peaceful suburb, the film follows a 13-year-old navigating the difficulties of growing up and finding acceptance. As the middle child in the family, they face the tough social dynamics…7.17.317+
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+
Little Indian, Big City1994 • 90 minAdventure, Drama, FamilyStephen, a successful international trader, discovers he needs a formal divorce to remarry. He travels to the Amazon to ask his ex-wife, Patricia, for her consent. There, he unexpectedly discovers a son…6.05.76+
Rosetta1999 • 95 min • Box office $266KDramaRosetta, a strong-willed young woman, struggles against a cycle of poverty and hardship. Determined to maintain her pride, she faces life's difficulties while caring for her mother, who battles alcoholism. Rosetta fiercely…7.27.417+
The Child2005 • 96 min • Box office $5MDramaA young mother in Belgium hopes her boyfriend, a small-time thief, will start working so they can provide for their new baby. But he's not interested in settling down.7.17.417+
Mohabbatein2000 • 216 min • Budget $4M • Box office $20MDrama, RomanceAt an exclusive university for men, three friends pursue romantic relationships beyond campus. Simultaneously, a new music teacher attempts to connect with and ease the rigid personality of the headmaster.7.07.1
Wicked Flying Monkeys2015 • 86 minOzzy, a cheerful flying monkey and son of the brave warrior Goliath, serves the wicked witch Evilene alongside his people. However, Ozzy is unhappy with this life. When Evilene's schemes once again…5.74.66+
My Life Without Me2003 • 106 min • Budget $2M • Box office $12MDrama, RomanceKnowing she has only two months left to live, a mother secretly compiles a list of experiences she wants to have before she passes away, keeping her impending illness hidden from her…6.17.417+
Open Hearts2002 • 113 minDrama, RomanceCecilie and Joachim are on the verge of marriage when a sudden car accident leaves Joachim with a disability, drastically changing their future. The other driver, Marie, and her family also face…7.07.517+
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+
Kolya1996 • 105 min • Budget $1M • Box office $7MDrama, ComedyThis touching drama centers on Louka, a Czech cellist who unexpectedly marries a Russian immigrant after a quick romance. He then faces the added responsibility of caring for her young son. Facing…7.37.713+
Mrs. Doubtfire1993 • 125 min • Budget $25M • Box office $441MComedy, Drama, FamilyDaniel Hillard is a devoted but unreliable father who struggles to see his children regularly due to a court-ordered visitation schedule. When his wife needs a housekeeper, Daniel sees a chance to…7.27.113+
