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The Magdalene Sisters2002 • 119 min • Budget $5M • Box office $21MDrama, HistoryIn a Magdalene Sisters Asylum, three young Irish women face brutal abuse while desperately trying to hold onto hope.7.47.717+
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Borderline1980 • 104 min • Budget $5M • Box office $2MAction, Crime, DramaBorder patrol officer Jeb Maynard is devastated when his partner and best friend, Scooter, is murdered during a routine mission. Jeb doubts the official explanation that drug dealers were responsible, suspecting instead…6.06.06+
Creep2004 • 85 min • Box office $7MHorror, Thriller, MysteryA woman fleeing a stalker finds herself trapped in a London subway station and forced to navigate the confusing underground tunnels beneath the city.6.05.617+
True North2007 • 96 minFacing financial ruin, the crew of a struggling Scottish fishing boat takes on a dangerous new trade: smuggling immigrants across the treacherous North Sea.6.56.8
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They Live1988 • 93 min • Budget $4M • Box office $13MScience Fiction, Action, ThrillerA lone traveler discovers a pair of sunglasses that reveal a terrifying truth: aliens are among us, disguised as humans and secretly controlling society. Seeing this, he’s driven to expose their conspiracy…7.37.217+
The Isle2000 • 90 min • Budget $50K • Box office $24KDrama, ThrillerMute Hee-Jin works as a clerk at a remote fishing resort in the Korean wilderness, selling supplies and sometimes offering herself to tourists. Her life changes when she meets Hyun-Shik, a man…6.96.9
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Rough Air: Danger on Flight 5342001 • 87 minPilot Mike Hogan, who took responsibility for an accident that wasn't his fault, has been on indefinite leave. When the airline faces severe staffing shortages, he's offered a first officer position and…4.84.8
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Fast Food Nation2006 • 116 min • Box office $2MDrama, ComedyThis film explores the health problems and societal impact of Americans' reliance on fast food.6.16.317+
Evita1996 • 135 min • Budget $55M • Box office $141MHistory, DramaThe film tells the compelling story of Eva Duarte, an ambitious actress from Argentina who became the wife of President Juan Perón. Driven by determination and charisma, she rose to become a…6.16.36+
The Class2008 • 128 min • Box office $28MDramaFrançois Bégaudeau, a teacher and novelist, portrays a version of himself as he navigates a challenging year with his diverse students from a working-class Parisian district.7.07.513+
Twilight: Saya in Sasara2014 • 114 minThis drama tells the story of a young widow raising her baby, who is unexpectedly visited by her deceased husband. He returns to the living world to offer her assistance.4.25.7
The 39 Steps1935 • 86 minMystery, ThrillerIn Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller, "The 39 Steps," Richard Hanney is caught in a dangerous game after finding a dead woman in his bed. He's immediately suspected of being involved in an…7.37.6
Live Flesh1997 • 103 min • Budget $1M • Box office $4MDrama, Romance, ThrillerThis intense drama follows Victor, who returns after six years in prison with a burning desire for revenge. His past is tied to Elena, the woman he tried to win over, and…7.07.317+
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+
Strange Days1995 • 145 min • Budget $42M • Box office $17MCrime, Science Fiction, ThrillerLenny Nero, a former police officer, now works in the black market selling "implants"—recordings that let people experience other people's memories. Most are ordinary moments, but Lenny discovers an implant containing a…7.07.217+
Barton Fink1991 • 117 min • Budget $9M • Box office $6MComedy, Drama, Thriller*The Midnight Special* was a popular American musical variety show on NBC from 1973 to 1981. The ninety-minute program, created and produced by Burt Sugarman, aired Friday nights after *The Tonight Show…7.57.617+
True Romance1993 • 119 min • Budget $12M • Box office $12MAction, Crime, RomanceIn a harsh city, Clarence unexpectedly marries Alabama, a woman working in sex work. Together, they discover a supply of cocaine and decide to sell it in Hollywood, hoping for a better…7.57.917+
Monsieur Ibrahim2003 • 91 min • Box office $11MDramaParis, 1960s. Momo, a determined and self-reliant Jewish teenager, lives with his withdrawn and disheartened father in a working-class district. He forms a strong bond with Monsieur Ibrahim, an elderly Muslim who…7.07.317+
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+
To Catch a Thief1955 • 106 min • Budget $2M • Box office $8MMystery, Romance, ThrillerA former burglar tries to clear his name when a clever copycat begins using his old methods. He must hunt down the imposter before they cause more trouble. The chase blurs the…7.37.46+
Predator 21990 • 108 min • Budget $35M • Box office $57MScience Fiction, Action, ThrillerLos Angeles is in chaos, dealing with both human criminals and a terrifying new danger: an alien hunting its residents. The police chief discovers the creature's systematic killings and realizes he's the…6.36.317+
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Sebastian2024 • 110 minDramaMax, a 25-year-old freelance writer in London, is making a name for himself in the city's arts scene. But at night, he lives a double life as Sebastian, a sex worker he…6.46.8
Arutinae2023 • 120 minArutinae blends dreamlike storytelling with a subtle mystery as it blurs the lines between sleep and reality. The film follows Billie Christie, a rising indie musician, on a journey to Matlock, the…0.0—
A Bluebird in My Heart2018 • 86 minThrillerA former convict trying to build a peaceful existence has his life upended when the daughter of the woman he's staying with is brutally assaulted.5.96.4
Pretty Baby1978 • 110 min • Budget $3M • Box office $11MDramaThis drama unfolds in the hidden world of New Orleans, following Hattie, a prostitute, who forms an unexpected connection with photographer Bellocq after a chance encounter at her workplace. Bellocq becomes fascinated…7.06.517+
Breaking Glass1980 • 104 minMusic, DramaBreaking Glass is a drama about Kate, a determined punk singer who unexpectedly achieves fame. The film follows her rapid rise to stardom in London's rock scene, with her manager Danny's support.…6.86.86+
The Writer Is Dead2022 • 67 minA renowned actress is preparing to direct her debut film, based on a screenplay by a promising young writer. With a year of preparation complete and production about to begin, the writer…0.05.3
Long Time Dead2002 • 94 min • Box office $13MHorror, ThrillerAfter a night of partying, a group of British students attempts to contact spirits using a Ouija board. When the connection is abruptly severed, a demon is unleashed into their world. The…5.24.817+
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The Order of Things2017 • 112 minDramaA border agent struggles with the conflict between his duty and his compassion for the people he encounters.6.56.3
L'Orfeo2009Renowned baroque music expert Rinaldo Alessandrini leads a performance of Monteverdi's *Orfeo*. The singers, familiar with Alessandrini's work, perform within the elaborate stage designs of Robert Wilson.0.0—
The Dreamer2018 • 5 minDriven by ambition, a man abandons his established life to chase a long-held dream, ultimately discovering that the pursuit may have been a mistake.0.0—Strays2011 • 25 minNick and Elliot, brothers who live a life of crime and indulgence, are fleeing the law. As Nick's increasingly erratic behavior escalates, Elliot fights to maintain control. *Strays* is a gripping drama…6.77.5
Dillinger1973 • 107 min • Budget $1M • Box office $2MAction, Crime, DramaSet during the Great Depression, this drama chronicles John Dillinger's rise to become America's most infamous criminal. Following a deadly shootout in Kansas City that kills five FBI agents, Dillinger gains widespread…6.56.917+
Summer's Blood2009 • 91 minHorror, ThrillerA disturbed handyman helps a young woman, only to subsequently hold her captive in his basement.5.54.417+
Deep Cover2025 • 99 minAction, Comedy, CrimeKat, an improv comedy instructor, starts to wonder if she's lost her chance at achieving her dreams. When an undercover police officer offers her a career-defining opportunity, she enlists two of her…6.76.717+
Putito2014 • 4 min*Putito* is a film that defies easy categorization, blurring the lines between reality and fiction through a narrative based on the writings of José Carlos Henríquez, a feminist activist and male prostitute…6.06.0
Blood River2009 • 104 minHorror, ThrillerThis psychological thriller follows a successful young married couple traveling to visit family. A heated argument on a deserted Nevada highway leads them to a ghost town. There, they encounter a cryptic…4.65.2
Cutter's Way1981 • 105 min • Budget $3MDrama, Mystery, ThrillerRichard's ordinary life changes when he witnesses a man disposing of a body in an alley. Determined to bring the perpetrator to justice, Richard teams up with his friend Alex Cutter. They…6.56.817+
Half Moon Street1986 • 90 minDramaDr. Lauren Slaughter, a researcher at London's Arab-Anglo Institute, is struggling with her career and finances. Seeking control, she begins using the Jasmine Escort Service. During her encounters, she meets Lord Bulbeck,…5.15.417+
Hi5teria2012 • 92 minFive distinct stories explore unsettling mysteries involving supernatural and inexplicable occurrences. These tales are linked by eerie events and unexplained phenomena. Each segment delivers a frightening narrative set in diverse locations, ranging…6.25.8
Cure1997 • 112 min • Budget $20K • Box office $234KCrime, Thriller, HorrorA seasoned but jaded detective in modern Tokyo investigates a series of brutal murders that have terrified the city. The killings share unsettling similarities, and as the detective investigates, he becomes increasingly…7.57.5
Unmade Beds2009 • 97 minAxl is searching for his father and a connection to his history. Vera is trying to leave her past behind after a painful breakup. Their paths cross in the diverse city of…5.56.4
Buddy Buddy1981 • 96 min • Budget $10M • Box office $7MComedy, CrimeDuring a high-profile Mafia witness trial, two men with vastly different lives find themselves living next door to each other. A retired hitman seeks anonymity in a nearby hotel, observing the trial.…6.16.517+
Nathalie...2003 • 105 minDramaIn Paris, doctor Catherine suspects her husband Bernard is having an affair after hearing a mysterious voicemail. Seeking answers about his infidelity, she goes to a strip club and hires a call…5.76.3
Dance with a Stranger1985 • 102 minCrime, DramaRuth Ellis, a single mother who lives near a busy nightclub, begins a doomed romance with David Blakely, a man from a wealthy family. Ruth grows deeply attached to David and relies…6.06.617+
20 Centimeters2005 • 112 minThis is a story about Marieta, who's working as a sex worker in Madrid to save for a final surgery to complete her transition from male to female. Her best friend and…5.06.6
Crimes of Passion1984 • 107 minCrime, Drama, ThrillerBy day, Joanna Crane is a successful fashion designer. By night, she becomes China Blue, a prostitute in a dangerous world of hidden desires. She becomes the target of a private detective…6.36.417+
