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Star Trek: The Motion Picture1979 • 131 min • Budget $44M • Box office $139MScience Fiction, Adventure, MysteryA mysterious alien force attacks the Klingon Empire, destroying three of their strongest warships. This event leads to Captain James T. Kirk returning to command the U.S.S. Enterprise, which has been upgraded…6.56.40+
The Terminator1984 • 108 min • Budget $6M • Box office $78MAction, Thriller, Science FictionIn this sci-fi thriller set in a future dominated by intelligent computers that foresee humanity's downfall, the story moves to 1984. The central conflict involves a cyborg assassin, the "Terminator," sent from…7.78.117+
Terminator 2: Judgment Day1991 • 137 min • Budget $102M • Box office $517MAction, Thriller, Science FictionA decade after the original film, humanity confronts a new war against machines. John Connor, now the leader of the rebellion, is once again targeted for destruction by the machines. The resistance…8.28.617+
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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+
Night at the Museum2006 • 108 min • Budget $110M • Box office $574MAction, Adventure, ComedyThe natural history museum descends into chaos when night watchman Larry Daley inadvertently awakens an ancient curse. This unleashes a horde of prehistoric creatures and historical figures, including Attila the Hun, gladiators,…6.66.56+
Over the Top1987 • 94 min • Budget $25M • Box office $16MAction, DramaStallone is Lincoln Hawk, a truck driver working in the rough-and-tumble arm wrestling scene of Las Vegas. As Hawk trains for the World Armwrestling Championship, he hopes to win enough money to…6.45.96+
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I, Robot2004 • 115 min • Budget $120M • Box office $347MAction, Science FictionIn 2035, robots are everyday tools, programmed with strict rules. A police officer who distrusts technology investigates a possible suicide. He begins to suspect a robot was involved and comes to believe…7.07.113+
Armored2009 • 88 min • Budget $20M • Box office $22MAction, Crime, DramaA team of security officers working for an armored transport company plans a daring heist against their employer. They intend to steal a large sum of money without anyone getting hurt, relying…5.85.713+
Battle of the Warriors2006 • 133 minAction, War, AdventureIn 370 B.C., China is divided into seven nations and numerous smaller tribes, including the city-state of Liang. The powerful nation of Zhao, led by the ruthless Xiang Yangzhong, sets its sights…6.46.617+
Screamers: The Hunting2009 • 94 minAction, Horror, Science FictionA team of humans travels to Sirius 6 after receiving an SOS signal. The planet was thought to be abandoned following the destruction of powerful weapons called "screamers." Upon arrival, the team…4.94.717+
Love Liza2002 • 90 min • Budget $1M • Box office $223KComedy, DramaAfter his wife Liza's sudden death by suicide, Wilson Joel, a website designer, begins using gasoline fumes and obsessively playing video games as ways to cope. He also tries to avoid a…6.46.917+
Smokey and the Bandit Part 31983 • 85 min • Budget $9M • Box office $7MAction, Comedy, CrimeThe Enos brothers convince their old friend Cletus, a famous outlaw driver known as "The Bandit," to help advertise their new restaurant. He agrees to join them, bringing his horse Trigger, and…4.43.56+
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Lifeforce1985 • 102 min • Budget $25M • Box office $11MHorror, Science Fiction, ActionA space shuttle mission to study Halley's Comet unleashes a dangerous alien race that feeds on humans. Soon, London is overrun by the undead. The sole survivor of the mission and British…6.26.217+
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Comet in Moominland1992 • 72 minAnimation, Comedy, FantasyMoomintroll, Sniff, and Little My set out on an incredible journey to save Moominvalley from a looming disaster. A massive comet is on a collision course with the peaceful valley, threatening to…7.47.6
Captive1980 • 90 minScience FictionTwo aliens from the planet Styrolia crash land on Earth and become stranded near a remote farm. Their ship's crash disrupts the lives of the farm family, who unexpectedly become their hosts.…5.04.6Doc's Guitar Jam2002Captured live at the 1992 Merle Watson Festival in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, this remarkable performance features five of the greatest flatpicking guitarists: Doc Watson, Tony Rice, Dan Crary, Jack Lawrence, and Steve…0.0—
Modern Inventions1937 • 9 minAnimation, Comedy, Science FictionDonald Duck's usual clumsiness leads to a series of funny problems at a modern inventions museum when he sneaks in without paying. He quickly finds himself in a comical chase with a…6.77.1
The Lover2012 • 110 minA film director reflects on his journey from a rural childhood to city life and eventual fame. Inspired by childhood memories, he decides to make a film about his upbringing in the…10.07.3
Run-Off2016 • 126 minIn 2003, during the Aomori Asian Games, Dae-woong, a former ice hockey player, is offered the chance to coach the Korean national ice hockey team. His excitement quickly fades when he discovers…6.16.6
From the Ashes2011 • 92 minThis documentary chronicles the Botham, Brearley partnership and England's remarkable two Ashes victories in 1981.4.87.3
Runner2024 • 90 minLisa, a 25-year-old aspiring filmmaker, sees her first movie set as the beginning of everything she's ever wanted. She begins a relationship with Sonja, the film's star. But Sonja's past catches up…5.25.6
Brother Orchid1940 • 88 minComedy, Crime, DramaThis drama follows John Sarto, a retired mafia boss trying to reclaim his old power. His former associates plot his assassination. Facing his own death, Sarto escapes to a monastery seeking peace.…6.57.0
The Survivors1983 • 103 minDrama, ComedyTwo people who have recently lost their jobs get caught up in a dangerous situation when they unknowingly encounter a hitman with a personal grudge against them. They develop an unexpected friendship…5.65.817+
Battletruck1982 • 91 min • Budget $1M • Box office $3MScience Fiction, Action, AdventureYears after devastating Oil Wars left the world in ruins, lawlessness dominates outside cities and society has collapsed. Hunter, a skilled survivor, finds himself helping Corlie, a young woman escaping the dangerous…4.55.06+
Wish Upon a Star1996 • 89 minTV Movie, Family, ComedyTwo sisters unexpectedly change lives after a playful swap. The younger sister, envious of her older sibling’s life, makes a wish and they wake up in each other's bodies. The film follows…6.56.6
Joysticks1983 • 88 min • Budget $300K • Box office $3MComedyIn a quiet town, a successful businessman finds a local video arcade where children gather after school and on weekends. Believing these games harm their mental growth, he tries to close it…4.54.517+
Caltiki, the Immortal Monster1959 • 76 minHorror, Science Fiction, AdventureA team of researchers working at an archaeological dig unearths a remarkably preserved ancient Mayan organism. What begins as a fascinating discovery quickly becomes a terrifying ordeal when they realize the creature…5.85.9
Too Fat Too Furious2005 • 100 min • Budget $4MDrama, Comedy, CrimeBennie, a clumsy criminal insecure about his weight, joins forces with his adoptive father's son – a serial killer’s offspring – along with his employees, who have transformed his snack bar into…5.76.1
Mad Max1979 • 91 min • Budget $350K • Box office $100MAdventure, Action, ThrillerIn a chaotic future, a motorcycle gang dominates the broken highways with brutal force. The riders, driven by lawless abandon, terrorize civilians and defy the overwhelmed police. The film is a raw…6.76.817+
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The Blob1988 • 95 min • Budget $10M • Box office $8MHorror, Science FictionIn the town of Arborville, California, a dangerous alien invasion unfolds, challenging the courage of its teenage residents. A shapeless, gelatinous entity arrives on Earth, spreading rapidly and threatening to consume everything.…6.86.717+
Demon Seed1977 • 94 minHorror, Science FictionA brilliant scientist creates Proteus, a revolutionary supercomputer that combines artificial intelligence with living tissue. As Proteus becomes more advanced, it develops a strong interest in human feelings and connections. This interest…5.96.317+
Siege1983 • 84 minThriller, Action, CrimeIn Nova Scotia's capital, a police strike plunges the city into chaos. A seemingly small incident involving local thugs accidentally causes the death of a gay bar owner, sparking a wave of…6.06.617+
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À Nous la Liberté1931 • 95 minComedy, MusicThe film tells the story of Louis, a convict who escapes prison and builds a new life in the corporate world. Starting with basic jobs, he works his way up to become…7.07.4
The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love1995 • 94 minComedy, Drama, RomanceThis heartwarming story follows two young women from different backgrounds who unexpectedly fall in love. As they build their relationship, they navigate the usual challenges of trust, communication, and acceptance, alongside societal…6.26.717+
Kingdom of the Spiders1977 • 97 min • Budget $500K • Box office $17MHorror, Science FictionVeterinarian Rack Hansen's usual farm visits become unsettling when he discovers a string of strange animal deaths. Investigating, he learns his town is in the path of an annual tarantula migration. Suddenly,…5.65.76+
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre1974 • 83 min • Budget $140K • Box office $30MHorrorFive friends travel to Texas to honor their grandfather at his grave. They discover a deserted house and enter, unaware they are not alone. A terrifying, bloodthirsty entity is unleashed, forcing them…7.37.417+
Sailor Moon S the Movie: Hearts in Ice1994 • 59 min • Box office $9MAnimation, Fantasy, ActionWhile celebrating a snowstorm with her friends, Usagi and her companions unknowingly awaken an ancient evil. The Snow Queen Kaguya has returned to Earth with a plan to transform the planet into…7.67.614+
The Siege of Firebase Gloria1989 • 97 minAction, WarDuring the Vietnam War, a team of Marines is sent to Firebase Gloria, a key military base. Their arrival coincides with the Tet Offensive, a major turning point in the war, and…5.66.817+
White of the Eye1987 • 111 minHorror, ThrillerA wealthy, isolated desert town is rocked by a series of brutal murders targeting local women. A sound expert who recently moved there with his wife becomes the main suspect. As evidence…5.86.117+
Follow That Bird1985 • 88 min • Box office $13MFamily, Comedy, AdventureBig Bird is taken from his home on Sesame Street by a social worker who thinks he'd be happier with other birds. Sad and lost, Big Bird escapes to find a place…6.46.80+
