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Control Room2004 • 84 min • Box office $2MDocumentary, WarThis film offers a unique look at how the Iraq War was viewed internationally, through the lens of Al Jazeera, the most-watched news organization in the Arab world. Frequently accused by the…7.47.6
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Princess Protection Program2009 • 89 minFamily, TV Movie, ComedyWhen her country is invaded, a young princess is sent to the Princess Protection Program. She's moved to Louisiana to live with a secret agent and his independent daughter, and must adjust…6.75.70+
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La trattativa2014 • 108 minCrime, DocumentaryWhat exactly happened during the negotiations? What were the compromises made by the government to end the wave of violence? Who ordered the assassinations of Falcone and Borsellino? How has the Mafia…7.57.2
Velorama2014 • 60 minThis documentary explores a century of cycling, created to celebrate the 2014 Tour de France's arrival in Yorkshire. The film uses beautiful footage from the British Film Institute to take viewers on…0.05.0
Deliver Us from Evil2006 • 101 min • Box office $201KCrime, DocumentaryDocumentary filmmaker Amy Berg examines the life of Father Oliver O'Grady, a 30-year-old pedophile. The film reveals the corruption within the Catholic Church that enabled his abuse of numerous children. Through victims'…7.17.9
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Glitter and Dust2020 • 91 minFour young women navigate the expansive American landscape, united by their love for rodeo. They exist within the iconic imagery of the American West, yet redefine it and forge their own paths.…0.06.5
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Keep Talking2017 • 80 minThree Alaska Native women strive to preserve their endangered language, Kodiak Alutiiq, and protect their culture while grappling with their own struggles. With only 41 fluent speakers left, mostly elders, some predict…8.08.0
Ocean Giants2011 • 180 minThis three-part documentary offers an unprecedented look inside the captivating lives of whales and dolphins, revealing intimate details about their existence. The series unfolds in three episodes: "Giant Lives," "Deep Thinkers," and…8.08.1
Startup.com2001 • 107 minDocumentaryKaleil Isaza Tuzman and Tom Herman, friends since high school, create a website to connect people with local governments. This documentary follows the journey of their company, govWorks.com, from May 1999 to…6.67.117+
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Judgement in Hungary2013 • 108 minHungary experienced a series of racially motivated murders targeting Roma children and adults over one year. Four men were charged by the state with these crimes. This historical trial took place in…0.07.5
Abducted in Plain Sight2017 • 91 minDocumentary, CrimeA family becomes ensnared by the seemingly friendly neighbor, who ultimately kidnaps their teenage daughter. This terrifying ordeal happens not once, but twice.6.56.814+
Free Tibet1998 • 90 minThis film documents the 1996 Tibetan Freedom Concert held in San Francisco.0.05.4Maximum Pleasure2014 • 47 minFive friends become captivated by the enticing offers of young salesmen at questionable sales events targeting elderly people. They impulsively spend their savings on expensive products like massaging mats, ampoules, and steam…0.06.8
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King Coal2023 • 78 minEven as coal's economic importance fades, its cultural influence remains deeply woven into everyday life in Appalachia. A coal miner's daughter journeys through the region's stories and legends, exploring both the hardship…7.56.8
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Ouaga Girls2017 • 82 minIn Ouagadougou, a group of young women attend a mechanics school, finding friendship, support, and a sense of sisterhood as they navigate the challenges of becoming adults in a nation undergoing political…6.26.0
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The 11th Hour2007 • 95 minDocumentary, Drama, CrimeThis film examines the current condition of the Earth's environment and explores both innovative and practical approaches to healing our planet's ecosystems. It features conversations with leading experts from around the world,…6.77.26+
Mortadelo & Filemon: Mission: Save the Planet2008 • 101 minThe planet faces an unprecedented drought as a group of criminals deplete Earth's remaining water reserves. Top secret agents gather urgently, but are clueless about the threat. Meanwhile, the villainous Botijola plots…4.63.8
Fit In With The App2018 • 89 minTwo motorcycle taxi drivers face a critical challenge after losing a shipment during two unsuccessful deliveries. Retrieving the lost goods is their only chance to provide financial support for their families.5.75.617+
Stingy-liquor and Devilry2001 • 110 minNils-Erik, a disheartened and indolent farmer, enjoys his wife Matilda's dominance, but resents her susceptibility to the compliments of their neighbor, Valdemar. Their son Lennart, inheriting traits from both parents – his…7.37.2
MGR Magan2021 • 150 minA villager's peaceful life descends into turmoil as he discovers his family harbors hidden secrets and his village faces danger from a man intent on destroying their mountain.2.73.6
Witness the Fitness2022 • 94 minKerttu is sent to a gym to address back issues and discovers she possesses extraordinary genetic potential. She's unexpectedly drawn to the challenge of competing in a fitness championship. She teams up…5.25.6
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Lower House2018 • 152 minIn 2016, a film crew gains access to the Brazilian Congress as politicians secretly scheme to remove the country's democratically elected president, Dilma Rousseff, from office.8.47.0
Suddenly Gina2007 • 95 minLaurens, a meticulous secretary to the German finance minister, is highly skilled with numbers but awkward with women. He meets Gina, a young woman dining alone, and nervously initiates a conversation. This…7.55.3
The Wrong Bed: Naked Pursuit2017 • 85 minA woman awakens in a hotel room, handcuffed to a firefighter. They discover notes they wrote to themselves the previous night, hinting at imminent danger to both of them.5.44.814+
