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Talk to Her2002 • 112 min • Budget $6M • Box office $64MDrama, RomanceTwo men develop an unusual bond as they look after two women who are both unconscious.7.67.917+
Walk the Line2005 • 136 min • Budget $28M • Box office $186MDrama, Music, RomanceThis film chronicles the life of country music icon Johnny Cash, starting with his childhood on an Arkansas cotton farm and following his ascent to fame at Sun Records in Memphis. There,…7.57.813+
This Hour Has 22 Minutes2004 • 132 min • Budget $30M • Box office $216MDramaTrainer Frankie Dunn is struggling with a difficult relationship with his daughter when boxer Maggie Fitzgerald arrives, determined to turn professional. She seeks out Dunn and his team for their help.8.08.113+
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+
Braveheart1995 • 178 min • Budget $72M • Box office $213MAction, Drama, HistoryIn a small Scottish village, the marriage of William Wallace, a passionate young man, and Murron, his childhood love, is tragically broken when English soldiers brutally murder her. Overcome with grief and…7.98.317+
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+
Dead Poets Society1989 • 129 min • Budget $16M • Box office $235MDramaThis new series offers young viewers more than just entertainment. It combines music, movement, and interactive learning to help children develop cognitively and improve their social skills. Featuring a friendly Bear and…8.38.16+
The Godfather Part III1990 • 162 min • Budget $54M • Box office $136MCrime, Drama, ThrillerIn 1979, aging mafia boss Michael Corleone grapples with the shifting world of organized crime in New York and Italy. Haunted by his past, he seeks a path to redemption while mentoring…7.47.517+
Pocketful of Miracles1961 • 136 min • Budget $2M • Box office $5MComedy, DramaIn New York City, a clever gangster and his girlfriend plot to transform Apple Annie, a kind street beggar, into a woman of high society. Their plan begins when they learn Annie’s…7.37.1
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+
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+
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+
Birth/Rebirth2023 • 99 min • Box office $138KHorror, Mystery, ThrillerA single mother and a childless morgue technician form an unexpected connection through their shared secret: they've brought a little girl back to life.6.46.217+
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+
Amadeus1984 • 160 min • Budget $18M • Box office $90MHistory, Music, DramaThe film explores the complicated relationship between Antonio Salieri, a disciplined composer known for his precise work, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a wildly talented artist who lived a carefree life. As Mozart's…8.08.46+
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
Meet Joe Black1998 • 178 min • Budget $90M • Box office $142MFantasy, Drama, RomanceWilliam Parrish, a successful media executive and loving father, is getting ready for his 65th birthday. But his milestone birthday takes an unexpected turn when Death appears as a man named Joe…7.47.213+
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+
Snow Cake2006 • 112 min • Budget $12M • Box office $1MRomance, DramaThis drama explores the evolving friendship between a woman with high-functioning autism and a man grappling with the aftermath of a devastating car accident.7.17.4
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+
Capote2005 • 114 min • Budget $7M • Box office $49MCrime, DramaThis film chronicles writer Truman Capote's ambitious project for The New Yorker: a groundbreaking, true-crime book titled "In Cold Blood."7.07.317+
Dr. T & the Women2000 • 122 min • Budget $23M • Box office $22MComedy, Drama, RomanceA successful Texas gynecologist is surrounded by the women in his life and their troubles: his wife's mental health struggles, his daughter's arranged marriage, his other daughter's wild theories, and his secretary's…4.94.717+
Network1976 • 122 min • Budget $3M • Box office $23MDramaA veteran news anchor, Howard Beale, is fired after 25 years on air due to his age. During his final broadcast, he declares he will commit suicide. Instead of being silenced, Beale's…7.88.017+
After Hours1985 • 97 min • Budget $4M • Box office $10MComedy, Thriller, DramaPaul Hackett's routine office life in uptown Manhattan becomes stifling, so he seeks excitement downtown. A connection on a dating app leads to a spontaneous meeting with a stranger. The night takes…7.57.617+
Nixon1995 • 192 min • Budget $44M • Box office $13MDrama, HistoryThe film explores the life and challenges of Richard M. Nixon, who served as President of the United States. It examines the complexities of Nixon's personality, from his difficult upbringing in California…6.97.017+
Lucky Star2025 • 105 minComedy, DramaFrance, 1940. Jean Chevalin and his family are struggling in poverty after he deserted from the army. Believing some people are favored by fate, he decides to pose as Jewish to gain…5.75.4
Truth & Treason2025 • 121 min • Budget $15M • Box office $6MHistory, Drama, ThrillerA young man faces a crisis of conscience when his duty to his country clashes with a dangerous deception. As the Gestapo tightens its grip, he must choose between upholding a false…8.07.113+
Steel Magnolias1989 • 117 min • Budget $15M • Box office $95MDrama, ComedyIn a quiet Louisiana town, a young beautician seeks a fresh start. She takes a job at the local salon, which seems ordinary but hides a strong community of women with deep…7.27.36+
The Accused1988 • 111 minCrime, DramaA young woman's life is shattered after a brutal assault at a local bar. The traumatic event deeply affects her, and with the help of a compassionate prosecutor, she fights for justice…7.17.117+
Gloria1980 • 121 min • Box office $4MCrime, Drama, ThrillerIn a harsh part of New York City, a young boy is orphaned when his family is murdered by a powerful mob. A tough but determined neighbor, Gloria, reluctantly takes him under…6.97.16+
May2003 • 93 min • Budget $500K • Box office $264KDrama, Horror, ComedyA socially awkward veterinary assistant, who has a lazy eye and a need for everything to be perfect, spirals into a dark path after becoming infatuated with a boy known for his…6.66.617+
Moulin Rouge1952 • 119 min • Budget $1MDramaIn 19th-century Paris, the young aristocrat Toulouse-Lautrec leaves his privileged life for the vibrant, unconventional world of Montmartre. Feeling like an outsider in high society, he finds connection among the diverse crowds…6.77.0
New Jack City1991 • 97 min • Budget $8M • Box office $47MThriller, Crime, DramaThis drama explores the lives of two men connected by their work but with very different perspectives: Nino, a powerful figure in the Cash Money Brothers, and Scotty, an undercover police officer…6.66.717+
Farinelli1994 • 111 minHistory, Drama, MusicThe film explores the life of Farinelli, an Italian opera singer who became a celebrated castrato in 18th-century Europe. It portrays his career and personal life, revealing his musical talent and the…6.66.817+
A Night to Remember1958 • 123 min • Budget $1MDrama, Action, HistoryThis British drama depicts the sinking of the Titanic with a gripping focus on Second Officer Charles Lightoller. Despite repeated warnings about ice, Captain Edward John Smith maintains the ship's speed. When…7.77.9
Like Dogs2021 • 94 minA university student's manipulation of a behavioral experiment designed to treat humans like animals spirals out of control, leading to deadly consequences.4.73.9
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The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain2021 • 83 minMystery, Thriller, DramaThis film is based on the true story of Kenneth Chamberlain Sr., an elderly African American veteran with bipolar disorder. He was killed during an encounter with police officers who were sent…7.37.1
Enrico Piaggio: Vespa2019 • 103 minDrama, TV MovieIn 1945, Enrico Piaggio faces a daunting challenge: his factory in Pontedera is destroyed, leaving 12,000 workers jobless and facing hardship. He feels the weight of their livelihoods on his shoulders, determined…7.06.9
Reagan2024 • 141 min • Budget $25M • Box office $30MHistory, DramaA former KGB agent recounts his life, which becomes intertwined with Ronald Reagan's from the moment Reagan gains international attention as an actor in Hollywood. The story follows Reagan's journey to becoming…6.36.213+
Botoxx2017 • 140 minAction, Drama, Thriller"Botoks" chronicles the experiences of driven doctors navigating life's complexities. It's a story about their struggles with discrimination, the challenges of balancing career and family, the pressure to maintain youth, and their…4.03.8
Burn All My Letters2022 • 120 minThe film follows Karin Stolpe's complicated relationship with her husband, Sven, and her intense love affair with Olof Lagercrantz, beginning in the 1930s. Over 70 years, it explores how passion, jealousy, and…5.06.1
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+
Menendez: Blood Brothers2017 • 87 minLyle and Eric Menendez were well-regarded, educated young men from Beverly Hills, making the murder of their parents deeply puzzling. A previously undisclosed investigation into their lives reveals new information.5.15.814+
Mahanati2018 • 176 min • Budget $4M • Box office $11MDramaMahanati tells the story of Savitri, a legendary figure in Telugu cinema and India's first female superstar. It chronicles her life and remarkable career.7.58.4
