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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
Pretty Woman1990 • 120 min • Budget $14M • Box office $463MRomance, ComedyEdward Lewis, a cynical Los Angeles businessman, unexpectedly finds his life changing when he meets Vivian Ward, a resourceful prostitute trying to survive. After a chance encounter where she helps him navigate…7.57.117+
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 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
Breakfast at Tiffany's1961 • 115 min • Budget $2M • Box office $9MComedy, Romance, DramaHolly Golightly is a charming and unconventional socialite in 1960s New York City, dreaming of marrying a wealthy Brazilian millionaire. Her carefully built world changes when she meets Paul Varjak, a young…7.67.5
Some Like It Hot1959 • 123 min • Budget $2M • Box office $25MComedy, Romance, CrimeTwo musicians accidentally witness a mob hit and are now in danger. They need a way to escape the gangsters and find a new life. An opportunity arises when they join an…8.18.2
Bring It On2000 • 99 min • Budget $28M • Box office $90MComedyThe Rancho Carne High School Toro cheerleading squad in San Diego is known for their energy and award-winning routines – they're aiming for their sixth national championship in a row. However, when…6.36.213+
Liar Liar1997 • 86 min • Budget $45M • Box office $302MComedyFletcher Reed is a successful lawyer who prioritizes his career over his son Max, appearing to be a father in name only. On Max's fifth birthday, Max wishes his dad couldn't lie…6.76.913+
Stuck on You2003 • 119 min • Budget $55M • Box office $65MComedyOn Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, conjoined twins Walt and Bob Tenor are renowned for their grilling skills. Outgoing Walt dreams of acting fame, while reserved Bob prefers a quiet life. When actress Cher…5.35.813+
Trick1999 • 89 min • Budget $450K • Box office $2MComedy, RomanceGabriel, an ambitious composer hoping to make it in musical theater, feels creatively blocked. After receiving critical feedback from a colleague, Perry, he's encouraged to experience life beyond his usual world. Perry…6.97.217+
Mr. Deeds2002 • 96 min • Budget $50M • Box office $171MComedy, RomanceLongfellow Deeds, a humble pizzeria owner and poet, unexpectedly inherits $40 billion from his uncle. Suddenly wealthy, Deeds relocates to the city and is quickly overwhelmed by people seeking to exploit his…5.95.813+
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas1998 • 118 minRaoul Duke and his doctor, Dr. Gonzo, journey across the Mojave Desert to Las Vegas in a red convertible, carrying a suitcase of drugs to cover a motorcycle race. As they take…7.27.417+
Moonstruck1987 • 102 min • Budget $15M • Box office $122MComedy, Drama, RomanceLoretta Castorini, a 37-year-old Italian-American widow, feels she's always been unlucky in love. She accepts a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, Johnny, even though she doesn't love him. Her life changes when…6.87.26+
Addicted to Love1997 • 100 min • Box office $34MComedy, RomanceSam, a gentle astronomer, is heartbroken when his partner leaves him for a Frenchman. Instead of following advice, he moves into an apartment across the street from his ex-girlfriend in New York…6.16.117+
Rams2020 • 119 min • Box office $4MDrama, ComedyIn remote Western Australia, two farmer brothers, Colin and Les, are in conflict. When Les' prized ram is diagnosed with a rare, deadly illness, authorities order the slaughter of all sheep in…6.36.513+
Six Days Seven Nights1998 • 102 min • Budget $70M • Box office $164MComedy, Action, AdventureMagazine editor Robin Monroe vacations with her boyfriend Frank on the South Pacific island of Makatea. While there, she needs to hire pilot Quinn Harris for a work trip to Tahiti –…6.15.913+
Crust2025 • 25 minTwelve-year-old Fabi feels the pressure to fully belong to his family. He believes the key is earning his first scar.0.06.4
Sex and the City2008 • 146 min • Budget $65M • Box office $418MComedy, Drama, RomanceA New York writer who specializes in sex and love is about to marry the man of her dreams. However, her wedding plans are thrown into chaos when one of her closest…6.65.717+
Annie Hall1977 • 93 min • Budget $4M • Box office $43MComedy, Drama, RomanceAlvy Singer, a witty but anxious stand-up comedian in New York, falls for Annie Hall, a charming and intelligent woman. Their relationship develops through funny and thoughtful moments as they explore their…7.77.96+
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob1973 • 100 minComedyVictor Pivert, a proud French factory owner, is taken hostage by Slimane, an Arab rebel leader. A series of chaotic events leads them to disguise themselves as rabbis to escape assassins from…7.47.40+
The Wing or the Thigh?1976 • 104 min • Budget $5MComedyCharles Duchemin, a respected culinary expert and editor of a famous food guide, battles the powerful fast-food company Tri-Catel to protect French cuisine. He agrees to appear on a talk show, but…7.27.2
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York1992 • 120 min • Budget $18M • Box office $358MComedy, Family, AdventureThis heartwarming comedy follows young Kevin as he unexpectedly finds himself alone in New York City. He manages to check into a hotel using his father's credit card, navigating the city with…6.86.96+
Working Girl1988 • 114 min • Budget $28M • Box office $103MComedy, Romance, DramaTess McGill is a driven secretary determined to climb the corporate ladder. When her boss suffers a skiing accident, Tess takes over her job, apartment, and even her clothes. She teams up…6.66.817+
Frankie and Johnny1991 • 118 min • Budget $29M • Box office $22MDrama, Romance, ComedyAfter being released from prison, Johnny starts a new life as a short-order cook at a New York diner. He meets two waitresses, Cora and Frankie. He's initially interested in Cora, but…6.86.817+
Ghostbusters II1989 • 108 min • Budget $37M • Box office $215MComedy, FantasyFive years after their famous battle in New York City, the original Ghostbusters are struggling. No longer celebrated, they've had to take on odd jobs just to survive. But when Dana Barrett,…6.66.66+
Doctor Dolittle1998 • 85 min • Budget $71M • Box office $294MComedy, Family, FantasyThis drama series follows young lawyers working at a Boston law firm, guided by their boss, Bobby Donnell. The show explores the moral challenges and tough decisions these lawyers encounter as they…5.75.513+
CJ7: Super Q Team2015 • 80 minZhou Xiaodi enjoys a carefree life with her father, the alien dog Seven, and the dog Chocolate. Their world changes when they encounter the alien Misty Warrior 88 in a deserted amusement…0.04.2
Hypnosis2011 • 100 minHypnosis is a paranormal thriller about a video-documented hypnotic therapy conducted by Isaia R. Deutzberg, a brilliant American experimental psychiatrist. His patient is Christian Parenti, who suffers from a congenital cerebral aneurysm…4.23.7
*batteries not included1987 • 107 min • Budget $25M • Box office $65MFamily, Comedy, FantasyIn this captivating story, a group of determined apartment residents forge an unusual partnership with miniature aliens. As a powerful developer threatens to demolish their neighborhood for a skyscraper, the community rallies…6.76.66+
Crimes and Misdemeanors1989 • 104 min • Budget $19M • Box office $18MComedy, Drama, CrimeThis drama follows a respected eye doctor and a determined documentary filmmaker, both grappling with personal turmoil. The doctor is involved in a secret relationship, and the threat of exposure from the…7.47.813+
The Great Race1965 • 160 min • Budget $12M • Box office $25MComedy, Adventure, ActionAt the start of the motor age, The Great Leslie, a daring adventurer known for his white suit, convinces automotive innovators to organize a historic race from New York to Paris. The…7.17.2
Must Love Dogs2005 • 98 min • Budget $30M • Box office $58MRomance, ComedyNewly divorced Sarah Nolan tentatively explores romance with the eager, though frequently misguided, support of her family. Through a series of funny and awkward dates, Sarah starts to reconnect with her own…5.96.013+
Fright Night1985 • 107 min • Budget $9M • Box office $24MComedy, HorrorCharley Brewster's life changes when he discovers his neighbor, Jerry Dandrige, is not what he seems. The story follows Charley as he tries to convince others of a terrifying truth while navigating…7.07.017+
The World of Henry Orient1964 • 106 minComedy, DramaIn New York City, a spirited 14-year-old girl and her best friend unexpectedly set off on a journey. Captivated by a mysterious concert pianist, she becomes determined to find him, embarking on…5.86.6
The Raspberry Reich2004 • 91 min • Box office $31KDrama, Action, ComedyGudrun leads an amateur German terrorist group modeled after the 1970s Red Army Faction. She kidnaps the son of a wealthy industrialist, hoping to use him to negotiate with his father for…5.45.1
Who's That Girl1987 • 93 min • Budget $18M • Box office $7MComedy, RomanceA detail-oriented tax lawyer in New York City has his carefully ordered life disrupted when he's asked to chaperone a spirited ex-convict. She needs his help proving her innocence in a crime…5.54.96+
Learning to Drive2014 • 105 min • Box office $3MDrama, ComedyA writer in Manhattan going through a divorce begins driving lessons with a Sikh instructor who is also struggling with his marriage. Through their shared experiences, they find the strength to move…6.26.417+
Little Murders1971 • 108 minComedy, CrimeSet in 1970s New York City, the film follows a young man struggling with the difficulties of city life. His summer is marked by violence, disturbing phone calls, failing infrastructure, and power…6.76.86+
Krocodylus2000 • 88 minHorror, Action, ThrillerA shady producer invents "blood surfing," a stunt involving throwing fish carcasses into the ocean to attract sharks, then surfing alongside the feeding animals. He recruits two thrill-seeking surfers and their camerawoman…4.43.517+
Charlie & Boots2009 • 101 minComedy, DramaPaul Hogan stars as Charlie McFarland, and Shane Jacobson is his estranged son, Boots. Following a family tragedy, Charlie and Boots attempt to reconcile and embark on an unforgettable road trip from…6.16.4
You'll Never Get Rich1941 • 88 minComedy, Music, RomanceA gifted Broadway choreographer is drafted into the military during a difficult period. He's sent to the same army base where his secret crush's boyfriend is serving. The story follows his adjustment…6.46.7
Fame2009 • 107 min • Budget $18M • Box office $77MMusic, Comedy, DramaAt New York's High School of Performing Arts, students from diverse backgrounds develop their talents in singing, acting, dance, and other performing arts. Over four years, these young people navigate the challenges…5.75.06+
Mother1996 • 104 min • Box office $19MComedy, DramaThis film is a character study of a middle-aged science fiction novelist navigating personal struggles. After two failed marriages and battling anxiety, he returns home to live with his mother – a…6.86.913+
Frankenhooker1990 • 85 min • Budget $2M • Box office $205KComedy, Horror, Science FictionThis darkly comedic story follows a young man whose unusual pursuit of love takes a shocking turn. Following the death of his fiancée in an accident, he struggles with grief but becomes…6.36.217+
Phantom of the Paradise1974 • 92 min • Budget $1M • Box office $250KMusic, Comedy, HorrorIn the music industry's hidden world, singer-songwriter Winslow Leach fights to gain recognition amidst deceit and corruption. Producer Swan, notorious for his ruthless methods, deceives Winslow by stealing his original songs and…7.57.36+
Abe2020 • 85 min • Box office $28KDrama, ComedyA twelve-year-old boy living in Brooklyn attempts to bring his family closer together by sharing his love of cooking. His parents have different cultural backgrounds – one Israeli, the other Palestinian –…6.96.26+
Funny Lady1975 • 136 min • Budget $8M • Box office $40MComedy, Drama, RomanceDuring the Great Depression, celebrated singer Fanny Brice is dealing with the aftermath of her divorce from Nicky Arnstein. As she tries to succeed in the demanding world of entertainment, she meets…5.26.26+
Boy2010 • 88 min • Box office $9MDrama, ComedyIn 1984, on the east coast of New Zealand, 11-year-old Boy, a huge Michael Jackson fan, has a brief encounter with his father, a criminal who has returned after years away to…7.37.5
Dinner at Eight1933 • 111 min • Budget $435K • Box office $2MComedy, DramaA wealthy New York socialite throws a lavish dinner party, aiming for social acclaim. But underlying tensions arise as her husband, Oliver, struggles with financial difficulties. The gathering becomes fraught as their…6.77.5
The Love Bug1997 • 88 minFantasy, Adventure, ComedyThis lively film tells the story of Herbie, a famous Volkswagen Beetle who's lost his competitive edge and is facing scrap. A kind mechanic named Hank believes in Herbie and gives him…5.75.40+
Parting Glances1986 • 90 minComedy, DramaSet in Brooklyn, the film follows Michael and Robert, two close friends facing the complexities of life and their sexuality. On their last day together before Robert leaves for a work assignment…6.87.1
The Palm Beach Story1942 • 88 minComedy, RomanceTom Jeffers, a gifted inventor in New York City, has a loving wife, Gerry, who supports his work. Though he has brilliant ideas, Tom struggles with money to make them happen. Gerry,…7.07.4
Do Me a Favor2024 • 5 minLate one night in downtown Tallahassee, two isolated people meet and form an unexpected bond.0.0—
El Siete Machos1951 • 108 minComedy, WesternThis charming comedy-adventure follows Rosario, a rancher's niece who returns home after a decade away. She meets Margarito, a ranch hand who is instantly drawn to her. Soon after, Rosario is rescued…8.17.3
The Singing Detective2003 • 109 min • Budget $8M • Box office $435KComedy, Music, MysteryA mystery writer, severely ill and confined to bed, finds himself lost in a world where his own detective stories bleed into reality. He experiences vivid hallucinations, blurring the lines between fiction…5.05.417+
The Brain1969 • 115 minCrime, ComedyArthur and Anatole, two small but daring robbers with big dreams, plan to steal a shipment of money traveling on a train from Paris to Brussels. They don't realize they aren't the…7.36.80+
Rumble in the Bronx1995 • 106 min • Budget $7M • Box office $76MCrime, Action, ComedyKeong travels from Hong Kong to New York for his uncle's wedding, but his trip takes an unexpected turn as he explores the Bronx. He helps his uncle at his local market…6.86.817+
The Time of Their Lives1946 • 82 minComedy, Fantasy, HorrorSet in 20th-century New England, this historical fiction film follows two ghosts wrongly accused of treason during the Revolutionary War. Determined to clear their names, they journey through time to find a…7.17.5
Daddy and Them2001 • 101 min • Budget $4M • Box office $6KDrama, ComedyRuby and Claude are a working-class couple in suburban Arkansas, deeply in love but constantly at odds. Financial struggles add to the existing tensions within their family, which is full of unresolved…5.35.717+
