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2001: A Space Odyssey1968 • 149 min • Budget $12M • Box office $71MScience Fiction, Mystery, AdventureWhen humans discover an enigmatic object hidden beneath the moon's surface, they embark on a quest to determine its origin, enlisting the aid of HAL 9000, the most sophisticated computer available.
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Twelve Monkeys1995 • 129 min • Budget $29M • Box office $168MScience Fiction, Thriller, MysteryInvestigative journalist Chris Morris fearlessly examines Britain's most troubling issues, revealing societal problems with sharp detail. The documentary series confronts difficult subjects like animal cruelty, drug abuse, sex scandals, and political corruption.…7.68.017+
Brazil1985 • 143 min • Budget $15M • Box office $9MComedy, Science FictionSam Lowry is a bored bureaucrat who escapes his dull life through vivid daydreams of being a heroic savior. While investigating the wrongful arrest and death of an innocent man, instead of…7.77.817+
Mars Attacks!1996 • 106 min • Budget $70M • Box office $101MComedy, Fantasy, Science FictionThis film follows three teenagers – Berg, Pete, and Sharon – as they navigate the challenges of growing up. Relying on each other through personal struggles and shared experiences, they form a…6.46.413+
Dateline NBC1982 • 118 min • Budget $28M • Box office $41MScience Fiction, Drama, ThrillerEvery week, Dateline NBC presents detailed investigations into real crimes and mysteries that have deeply affected people and communities. The newsmagazine series tells compelling stories exploring the complexities of human nature, using…7.98.117+
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+
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+
Princess Mononoke1997 • 134 min • Budget $23M • Box office $176MAdventure, Fantasy, AnimationPrince Ashitaka of the Emishi is cursed by a vengeful boar god and journeys west seeking a cure. His travels force him to confront the clash between those who want to protect…8.38.313+
28 Days Later2002 • 113 min • Budget $8M • Box office $85MHorror, Thriller, Science FictionA month after a deadly virus escapes from a British research lab, a handful of London survivors fight for their lives against the infected. The virus, spread by animals and people alike,…7.27.517+
A Clockwork Orange1971 • 137 min • Budget $2M • Box office $27MScience Fiction, CrimeIn a near-future Britain, a young man named Alexander DeLarge and his friends find pleasure in violence and sexual assault. He is also deeply moved by Beethoven's music. To address rising juvenile…8.28.217+
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure1989 • 90 min • Budget $10M • Box office $40MAdventure, Comedy, Science FictionBill and Ted, two high school friends who love music, struggle with school while trying to start a band. Their friendship is in danger when they risk failing history, which could send…6.86.96+
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey1991 • 93 min • Budget $20M • Box office $38MAdventure, Comedy, Science FictionBill and Ted are back for another wild adventure. This time, they face a new threat from De Nomolos, a villain from the future who sends robot replicas of themselves to eliminate…6.36.36+
Re-Animator1985 • 86 min • Budget $900K • Box office $2MScience Fiction, Comedy, HorrorIn the hidden rooms of a university annex, scientist Herbert West's unusual research is causing rumors among students. West, a brilliant and intensely curious scientist, is determined to understand life and death,…7.07.117+
The Incredible Hulk2008 • 114 min • Budget $150M • Box office $264MScience Fiction, Action, AdventureScientist Bruce Banner searches the world for a cure to the uncontrollable rage that transforms him into the Hulk. However, when military leaders try to control him and bring him back to…6.36.613+
Iron Man2008 • 126 min • Budget $140M • Box office $585MAction, Science Fiction, AdventureWhile imprisoned in an Afghan cave, brilliant engineer Tony Stark designs a specialized suit of armor for combat against evil.7.77.913+
Nowhere1997 • 83 min • Box office $194KComedy, Drama, Science FictionIn Los Angeles, a diverse group of people grapple with love, identity, and finding themselves as strange things happen around them. Dark Smith is part of this group, involved in a complicated…6.86.617+
Left Hook2020 • 92 minA loan shark, unwillingly drawn into a hidden world of bare-knuckle boxing, finds himself in a dangerous tournament after a botched deal with his employer. Alongside his perilous job, he struggles to…6.57.0
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer2007 • 92 min • Budget $130M • Box office $301MScience Fiction, Adventure, ActionThe Fantastic Four are back to face a powerful new threat to Earth. The seemingly invincible Silver Surfer arrives, but his intentions are not clear. The heroes soon discover they face dangers…5.65.66+
Persepolis2007 • 95 min • Budget $7MAnimation, DramaIn 1970s Iran, young Marjane "Marji" Satrapi experiences the Iranian Revolution of 1979 as a hopeful moment for her family, who had long desired the overthrow of the Shah. But as Marji…7.98.013+
A Hard Day's Night1964 • 88 min • Budget $560K • Box office $11MComedy, Music'A Hard Day's Night' follows The Beatles through a hectic day in 1964 as they prepare for a television performance. The band faces overwhelming crowds of fans, relentless paparazzi, and even a…7.37.50+
Monty Python and the Holy Grail1975 • 91 min • Budget $400K • Box office $5MAdventure, Comedy, FantasyThis humorous adventure tells the story of King Arthur and his squire as they search for the legendary Knights of the Round Table. They gather a diverse group: Sir Bedevere, a wise…7.88.16+
Evil Dead II1987 • 84 min • Budget $3M • Box office $10MHorror, Comedy, FantasyAsh Williams and his girlfriend, Linda, go on a weekend trip to a secluded cabin. Their peaceful getaway turns terrifying when they find a hidden log cabin with a voice recording from…7.57.617+
This Morning1993 • 81 min • Budget $11M • Box office $21MFantasy, Horror, ComedyAsh, an ordinary department store worker, is suddenly transported to medieval England. He's equipped with modern weapons like a shotgun and chainsaw, and must survive in a dangerous new world. He meets…7.37.417+
The Wraith1986 • 93 min • Budget $2M • Box office $3MAction, Science FictionIn a small Arizona desert town, Packard Walsh and his violent gang rule with an iron fist. Drivers are forced into dangerous drag races, risking everything. When teenager Jamie Hankins becomes a…6.45.913+
Asterix and Cleopatra1968 • 72 min • Box office $1MFamily, Animation, AdventureAsterix and his best friend Obelix travel to ancient Egypt to help Cleopatra finish building her new summer home. Cleopatra made a bet with Julius Caesar that she could complete the project…6.97.2
Bad Taste1987 • 91 min • Budget $150KAction, Comedy, HorrorA quirky sci-fi comedy follows the interstellar fast food chain Crumb's Crunchy Delights as they arrive on Earth with a taste for human meat to feature on their menu. The town of…6.36.4
Paimenet2005 • 92 minThis documentary explores the lives and work of the priests at the Kallio parish in Helsinki.0.06.5
Delicatessen1991 • 99 min • Budget $4M • Box office $1MComedy, Science Fiction, FantasyIn a bleak, resource-scarce future, a family living above a butcher shop enjoys uncommon comforts: delicious meat, a welcome change from their harsh lives. Their peaceful existence is disrupted by a newcomer…7.37.517+
Dawn of the Dead1978 • 127 min • Budget $640K • Box office $55MHorror, Science FictionWhen a sudden outbreak unleashes hordes of zombies, four strangers are forced together in a desperate fight for survival. Two Philadelphia SWAT team members, with different pasts and personalities, must learn to…7.57.8
Eraserhead1977 • 89 min • Budget $100K • Box office $7MScience Fiction, HorrorWacky Races is a lively animated series created by Hanna-Barbera and first shown in 1968. It humorously mocks classic car races with a group of odd characters and unusual vehicles racing across…7.37.2
Batman Forever1995 • 121 min • Budget $100M • Box office $336MAction, Crime, FantasyBatman confronts Two-Face, a disfigured district attorney seeking to defeat him, with the help of a disgruntled former employee. A psychologist with feelings for Bruce Wayne offers crucial support, and a skilled…5.45.513+
Batman & Robin1997 • 125 min • Budget $125M • Box office $238MAction, Science Fiction, AdventureBatman and Robin confront dangerous villains and personal struggles while protecting Gotham City from Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy's sinister plan. The film explores the complex relationship between the two heroes, revealing…4.43.813+
Batman1989 • 126 min • Budget $35M • Box office $411MFantasy, Action, CrimeBatman faces his most dangerous enemy yet: The Joker. This villain, warped by brutal experiments, has expertly taken control of Gotham's criminal world. Batman must navigate the city's darkest places, trying to…7.27.513+
Batman Returns1992 • 126 min • Budget $80M • Box office $280MAction, FantasyIn Gotham City, Bruce Wayne returns as Batman to face a new danger from the city's depths. Oswald Cobblepot, known as The Penguin, leads a criminal organization from the sewers and desires…6.97.113+
Superstar: The Karen Carpenter Story1987 • 43 minDrama, MusicThis film offers a unique look at the final 17 years of Karen Carpenter's life, exploring her struggles as an artist and a person. It uses modified Barbie dolls to represent Carpenter…7.07.7
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+
Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.1998 • 91 minScience Fiction, Action, TV MovieThis Marvel film centers on a seasoned hero living in isolation in the Yukon. He's pulled back into the fight when Hydra, now controlled by Baron Von Stucker's children, becomes a greater…4.63.814+
The Knife2025 • 82 minChris is working hard to build a good life for his wife, Alex, and their two daughters – a young family striving for the American Dream. Their world changes forever when a…0.05.6
The Toxic Avenger Part II1989 • 95 min • Budget $2M • Box office $792KAction, Comedy, HorrorMelvin Junko, an unlikely hero, gains extraordinary powers after exposure to a mysterious toxic substance. The story follows his transformation from a shy, physically weak man into the first suburban-raised superhuman in…5.45.017+
Generation X1996 • 87 min • Budget $7MTV Movie, Action, FantasyA group of young mutants, born with extraordinary abilities, attend a special school designed to train them as heroes. There, they learn to control their powers and understand what it means to…4.14.46+
Britannia Hospital1982 • 116 min • Budget $4M • Box office $375KComedy, Science FictionDuring Britannia Hospital's anniversary, the Queen Mother's visit is highly anticipated. But investigative reporter Mick Travis arrives as a labor strike cripples the hospital, pitting unions against management. Violent protests create tension,…6.26.217+
Island of Terror1966 • 89 minHorror, Science FictionA peaceful island community faces a terrifying threat when strange, gelatinous creatures invade. These creatures burrow through the ground, draining the life force of the island's inhabitants, leaving behind only liquid puddles.…5.96.1
Johnny Got His Gun2008 • 75 minA young American soldier is critically wounded by an artillery shell on the final day of World War I. The film unfolds within the mind of Joe Bonham, a 20-year-old quadruple amputee…5.06.8
Pretty Obsession2012 • 89 minAn attractive eighteen-year-old woman jeopardizes her own safety and that of her family by secretly working as an erotic webcam model.3.53.9
The Brood1979 • 92 min • Budget $1M • Box office $5MHorror, Science FictionA psychological thriller exploring troubled relationships and questionable therapy. A man investigates the methods of an unusual psychologist treating his wife in the hospital. As he delves into this unconventional therapy, a…6.76.817+
Othello2015A general's marriage falls apart when a spiteful lieutenant manipulates him into believing his wife has been unfaithful.0.0—
Howard the Duck1986 • 110 min • Budget $37M • Box office $38MFantasy, Comedy, ActionA breakthrough in science unexpectedly opens a portal to another world, bringing extraterrestrial life to Earth. Among the newcomers is Howard, a drake from a distant planet who befriends a group of…5.44.86+
Deliverance1972 • 109 min • Budget $2M • Box office $46MDrama, Adventure, ThrillerA group of friends, guided by outdoorsman Lewis Medlock, undertakes a challenging river rafting trip through the wilderness. They aim to experience the Cahulawassee River before dam construction floods it. Navigating uncharted…7.37.617+
Faust1926 • 116 minFantasy, Drama, HorrorThis film explores the timeless conflict between God and Satan, who are competing for influence over humanity. The story centers on Faust, a skilled and deeply religious alchemist who becomes the focus…7.98.1
The Harder They Come1972 • 103 minCrime, Drama, Music"The Harder They Come" follows Ivanhoe Martin, a young Jamaican man seeking opportunity in Kingston. After struggling to find work and adjust to city life, he's signed to record a song by…6.56.917+
Tales from the Crypt: New Year's Shockin' Eve2012 • 5 minAfter a 15-year break, a new Cryptkeeper adventure arrives. He journeys through the decades – the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 00s – revisiting classic horror, all leading up to his welcome of…7.57.3
Fritz the Cat1972 • 78 min • Budget $700K • Box office $90MAnimation, Comedy, DramaSet in the 1960s, the film follows a college student who rebels against societal norms during a period of major social change and increased personal freedom. Using satire to highlight hypocrisy, it…6.26.2
Split Second1992 • 90 min • Budget $7M • Box office $5MScience Fiction, Action, CrimeIn a future London lost to rising floodwaters from global warming, Detective Harley Stone relentlessly hunts a brutal murderer who killed his partner. Driven by vengeance, Stone investigates, uncovering clues suggesting the…5.96.017+
El Topo1970 • 125 min • Budget $400KAdventure, Drama, WesternIn a desolate desert, El Topo takes his six-year-old son on a remarkable journey to find powerful warrior masters. They challenge these masters in an effort to change and understand who they…7.07.2
Nightveil: Witchwar2005Nightveil: Witchwar is a full-color, live-action movie that adapts AC Comics' popular Femforce character Nightveil. The feature-length film tells the story of her origin, depicting her learning sorcery from the wizard Azagoth…5.5—
