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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,…
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Lost in Translation2003 • 102 min • Budget $4M • Box office $119MDrama, Romance, ComedyIn Tokyo, two people adrift – a young woman feeling overlooked by her photographer husband and a faded movie star filming a commercial – discover a unique comfort and a sense of…7.47.717+
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+
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+
Desert Hearts1985 • 91 min • Budget $350K • Box office $2MDrama, RomanceA middle-aged literature professor facing divorce meets Cay, a vibrant young woman, and they form a close friendship. This connection deepens, challenging their beliefs and expectations. As the professor develops feelings for…7.07.117+
My Dinner with Hervé2018 • 106 minDrama, TV MovieA struggling journalist and actor form an unexpected bond during a chaotic night in Los Angeles with Hervé Villechaize, the iconic actor known for playing Tattoo on *Fantasy Island*. This brief encounter…6.26.917+
The Blue Angel1930 • 108 minDramaThe film centers on Immanuel Rath, a reserved professor who becomes curious when he notices his students are fascinated by cabaret dancer Lola Lola. He goes to The Blue Angel nightclub to…7.37.6
Stand by Me1986 • 89 min • Budget $8M • Box office $52MCrime, DramaFour young friends from rural Oregon set out on a serious trip to see what happened to another boy their age. The journey changes them forever. They face difficult obstacles, including a…7.88.117+
The Godfather1972 • 175 min • Budget $6M • Box office $245MDrama, CrimeThe film follows the Corleone family, an Italian-American crime family, from 1945 to 1955. Vito Corleone, the family's head, survives an assassination attempt. As his health declines, his youngest son Michael steps…8.79.217+
The Godfather Part II1974 • 202 min • Budget $13M • Box office $102MDrama, CrimeThe Corleone family story continues with a young Vito Corleone's upbringing in Sicily and later, in 1910s New York. Decades later, in the 1950s, Michael Corleone seeks to broaden the family's operations…8.69.017+
Zátopek2021 • 131 minAutumn 1968. Australian running legend Ron Clarke travels to Prague, seeking the guidance of his idol, Emil Zátopek, the most celebrated Czech athlete in history, as he faces a major turning point…6.37.2
The Double Life of Véronique1991 • 98 minVéronique, a beautiful young French woman, dreams of becoming a famous singer. In Poland, Weronika shares the same ambition and looks exactly like Véronique, despite them not being related. The film follows…7.57.617+
Jules and Jim1962 • 106 minDrama, RomanceIn the lively years before World War I, this touching story follows Jules, a shy Austrian writer, who finds comfort and excitement in his friendship with the adventurous Frenchman Jim. They are…7.57.6
Freedom Writers2007 • 123 min • Budget $21M • Box office $43MCrime, DramaA young teacher connects with her students, many facing difficult circumstances, encouraging them to embrace understanding, work hard, and aim for further schooling.7.97.613+
Ray2004 • 152 min • Budget $40M • Box office $124MDrama, MusicRay Charles was born on a Florida sharecropping farm and lost his sight at age seven. Encouraged by his strong-willed mother to be self-reliant, he discovered his talent playing the piano. Performing…7.47.713+
The Front1976 • 95 minComedy, DramaThis is the story of a regular cashier who secretly helps artists who have been banned from publishing get their work out there. As he gets more involved in this hidden world,…7.07.36+
Man on the Moon1999 • 118 min • Budget $82M • Box office $47MComedy, DramaThis film explores the unusual life of Andy Kaufman, a highly influential figure in avant-garde comedy. It follows the fascinating story of a man who consistently defied traditional comedic norms. The movie…7.27.417+Lord of the Brush2005 • 52 min"Lord of the Brush" chronicles artist John Howe's journey and deep connection to J.R.R. Tolkien's stories. The film features over 100 of Howe's stunning illustrations, which have profoundly shaped how fans and…0.08.7
Michael Collins1996 • 132 min • Budget $25M • Box office $16MWar, Drama, ThrillerThis documentary explores the history of ABC World News, a long-running daily television news program. Starting in 1953, the film examines the many anchors who have presented the show, including current anchor…6.97.117+
Au Revoir les Enfants1987 • 105 min • Budget $3M • Box office $4MDrama, War"Au revoir les enfants" is a deeply moving story set in Nazi-occupied France, exploring friendship, betrayal, and loss. The film unfolds in a provincial Catholic boarding school where two young boys develop…7.58.06+
M*A*S*H1970 • 116 min • Budget $3M • Box office $81MComedy, Drama, WarThis series features a team of CBS News correspondents who deliver engaging reports on a variety of subjects. They cover important current events, analyze politics, and explore different cultures. The correspondents offer…7.07.317+
The Last Emperor1987 • 163 min • Budget $23M • Box office $44MDrama, HistoryThis historical drama chronicles the remarkable life of Pu Yi, the last Emperor of China. From a privileged upbringing in the Forbidden City, his life takes a dramatic turn. Abdication, hardship, exploitation…7.67.713+
GoodFellas1990 • 145 min • Budget $25M • Box office $47MDrama, CrimeSet in Brooklyn, this true story follows Henry Hill, a young man of Irish and Sicilian heritage, as he gets involved with a local gang. He earns the trust of Jimmy Conway…8.58.717+
Drive-By Chronicles: Sidewayz2009A man is rejected during his initiation to join a gang. Meanwhile, his brother, consumed by work, tries to guide him and help him find employment.6.36.6
Pirates of Silicon Valley1999 • 97 minDrama, TV MovieThis film explores the remarkable story of two young innovators who transformed the tech industry and helped shape today's world. It follows their journey from college students facing many obstacles as they…7.07.2
Ludwig1973 • 238 minDrama, HistoryThe film follows the difficult final years of Ludwig II's reign as King of Bavaria, from his coronation in 1864 to his death in 1886. It portrays him as a romantic figure,…7.47.56+
Frances1982 • 140 min • Budget $8M • Box office $5MDramaThis biographical drama tells the story of Frances Farmer, a gifted actress who quickly rose to fame in Hollywood, only to have her promising career derailed by a series of unfortunate events.…6.97.217+
Groupers2019 • 109 minA graduate student kidnaps two high school students known for their homophobic behavior. She takes them to an empty swimming pool to conduct an experiment.4.55.3
Monsieur Paul2016In 1972, a French news magazine reporter named Franck Jourdan (Laurent Gerra) becomes increasingly fixated on bringing Paul Touvier (François Morel) to justice for war crimes. His investigation reveals how Touvier evaded…5.26.3
Yankee Doodle Dandy1942 • 126 minDrama, MusicThis biographical film explores the life and career of George M. Cohan, a highly influential figure in American theatre. He made major contributions to music, writing, acting, dancing, and singing. The movie…7.07.6
Vargam2006 • 143 minPolice officer Solomon is involved in Ummachan's drug business. His involvement becomes complicated when he unintentionally kills Ummachan's younger brother.4.76.1
The Door of Ceuta2008 • 108 minPeople from all over Africa are traveling vast distances, determined to find a better life beyond the margins of society.5.07.8
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+
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
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+
Weightless2023 • 9 minOn a lonely beach in East Sussex, a 62-year-old woman confronts her personal struggles as she enters the sea.0.0—
Quiz Show1994 • 133 min • Budget $31M • Box office $24MHistory, DramaThe film follows Herbert Stempel, a popular game show contestant whose success is shattered by the arrival of Charles Van Doren on the popular quiz show 'Twenty-One.' With Van Doren leading the…7.37.513+
Great Balls of Fire!1989 • 108 min • Budget $17M • Box office $13MDrama, History, MusicIn the 1950s music scene, Jerry Lee Lewis was a powerful and unconventional talent. Famous for his exceptional skill and captivating personality, Lewis’ life combined great success with public controversy. He often…6.36.313+
Tommy1975 • 111 min • Budget $5M • Box office $34MDrama, MusicThis film tells the story of a young boy who, after difficult childhood experiences, discovers an extraordinary talent for playing pinball. These events have left him with psychosomatic deafness, muteness, and blindness,…6.56.66+
Wilde1997 • 118 min • Budget $10M • Box office $2MDrama, HistoryThe film explores the life of Oscar Wilde, a brilliant writer who significantly shaped literature and society with his poetry, plays, and embrace of individuality. It follows Wilde as he struggles with…6.66.917+
Look at Me2004 • 110 minComedy, DramaLolita, a gifted 20-year-old, aspires to be a singer. However, she struggles with low self-esteem stemming from her weight and the indifference of her famous, self-absorbed father, Étienne, a literary icon who…6.36.813+
Bandits1997 • 110 minDrama, MusicFour resourceful female convicts form a prison band as a creative outlet and a way to escape. They get a chance to perform at a police ball, and they use this opportunity…5.96.417+
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer1986 • 83 min • Budget $111K • Box office $609KCrime, Horror, ThrillerThis darkly funny thriller centers on Henry, a man with a disturbing passion for killing people in inventive ways. He lives with Otis, his roommate, who is unaware of Henry's deadly secret.…6.77.0
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+
Shine1996 • 105 min • Budget $5M • Box office $35MDramaThis moving film chronicles pianist David Helfgott's challenging path through classical music, shaped by the demanding expectations of his father and instructors. The film shows how this relentless pressure affects David's mental…7.47.613+
Coco Chanel2021 • 124 minAfter an 18-year break from acting, Sherihan is back on stage as Coco Chanel, the famous French fashion designer and style icon.9.57.5
A Complete Unknown2024 • 140 min • Budget $65M • Box office $138MDrama, MusicNew York, early 1960s. Amidst a lively music scene and significant social change, a mysterious 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and groundbreaking musical ability, poised to…7.17.317+
One to Another2006 • 95 minDramaIn a small French town, the life of Pierre, a vain and bisexual musician in his late teens, draws people to him. His relationships range from a fraught connection with his sister…6.05.7
My Father's Glory1990 • 105 minAdventure, DramaThis charming period film follows young Marcel as he grows up under the influence of his unusual parents: Joseph Pagnol, an eccentric science teacher, and Augustine, a talented seamstress. Raised with logic…7.37.60+
My Mother's Castle1990 • 99 minAdventure, Comedy, DramaYoung Marcel Pagnol returns to his family home in Marseilles after a relaxing stay at their holiday cottage in the hills. Wanting to preserve this peaceful life, he walks back to the…7.27.66+
Last Exit to Brooklyn1989 • 103 min • Box office $1MDramaSet in 1950s Brooklyn, the film follows several people dealing with difficult lives amidst a changing society. A union leader's beliefs are challenged when he discovers something about himself that changes his…6.56.817+
