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Talk to Her2002 • 112 min • Budget $6M • Box office $64MDrama, RomanceTwo men develop an unusual bond as they look after two women who are both unconscious.7.67.917+
Absolute Power1997 • 121 min • Budget $50M • Box office $50MCrime, Drama, ActionA skilled thief's attempt to rob a house unexpectedly leads him to a murder scene involving the U.S. President. Suddenly possessing crucial evidence that could implicate the President in wrongdoing, he's thrust…6.76.717+
Paradise Now2005 • 90 min • Budget $2M • Box office $3MCrime, Thriller, DramaTwo friends from childhood are recruited to carry out a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv.6.97.413+
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,…7.57.813+
Billy Elliot2000 • 111 min • Budget $5M • Box office $109MDrama, Comedy, MusicIn 1984, County Durham, England is gripped by the miners' strike, escalating tensions between classes. Eleven-year-old Billy Elliot, who usually spends his time at the boxing club, accidentally discovers a ballet class…7.67.717+
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+
The Elementary Particles2006 • 105 min • Budget $6MDrama, RomanceAtomised (also known as The Elementary Particles) explores the complex relationship between Michael and Bruno, two half-brothers with troubled sexual lives. Their childhood was chaotic, shaped by a mother preoccupied with her…6.16.5
Dirty Dancing1987 • 100 min • Budget $6M • Box office $214MDrama, Music, RomanceSet in the picturesque Catskills, the film centers on 17-year-old Frances "Baby" Houseman and her family's typical summer vacation. Her routine changes when Baby is captivated by a dance performance at a…7.37.113+
On My Own1993 • 97 minSimon Henderson attends a boarding school in Canada while his father works in Hong Kong and his mother lives in England. During a holiday visit, Simon learns that his mother has schizophrenia.5.06.2
Freaks1932 • 64 min • Budget $310KDrama, HorrorA gifted trapeze artist becomes involved with the mysterious ringmaster of a unique traveling show when she agrees to marry him for financial reasons. While attracted by the prospect of wealth from…7.87.8
Bad Education2004 • 105 min • Budget $5M • Box office $40MDrama, CrimeThis film explores how a shared history of religious schooling during the Franco regime and experiences of sexual abuse have profoundly shaped the lives of two lifelong friends.7.47.417+
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+
All Quiet on the Western Front1930 • 133 min • Budget $1M • Box office $3MDrama, WarThe film follows a close group of young people who enlist in the German Army at the start of World War I, motivated by idealism and a sense of obligation. They experience…7.78.1
Breaking the Waves1996 • 159 min • Budget $7M • Box office $23MDrama, RomanceIn a quiet Scottish village, a woman's predictable life changes when her husband proposes a risky plan. He is paralyzed and feels isolated, so he convinces his wife to have an affair,…7.57.817+
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon2000 • 120 min • Budget $17M • Box office $213MAdventure, Drama, ActionTwo warriors hunting a stolen sword and a dangerous escapee find themselves guided to the daughter of a headstrong, athletic teenage nobleman who is facing a pivotal moment in her life.7.47.813+
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+
Not Here to Be Loved2005 • 93 minJean-Claude Delsart, a 50-year-old bailiff carrying a weary smile and a deeply wounded heart, had long given up on finding joy in life. That changes when he unexpectedly decides to take a…6.77.1
Lullaby2002 • 3 minWorldwide, over 300,000 children are currently involved in armed conflicts.0.0—
Belle de Jour1967 • 101 minDrama, RomanceSéverine Serizy leads a quiet life as a wife and homemaker, but harbors a secret: a fascination with masochism. Her world changes when her friend Henri introduces her to Madame Anais's exclusive…7.37.6
Boyz n the Hood1991 • 112 min • Budget $6M • Box office $57MCrime, DramaAgainst the backdrop of Los Angeles, this drama follows Furious, a father trying to teach his teenage son Tre right from wrong. Furious wants a better future for Tre, but Tre and…7.67.817+
The Tin Drum1979 • 162 min • Budget $3M • Box office $17MDrama, History, War"The Tin Drum," adapted from Günter Grass's novel, tells the story of Oskar Matzerath, a boy who refuses to be born until he gets a tin drum. Gifted and cynical about adults,…6.97.417+
Ben-Hur1959 • 212 min • Budget $15M • Box office $164MHistory, Drama, AdventureAround 25 AD in ancient Judea, Judah Ben-Hur is caught between his Jewish identity and the powerful Roman Empire. As tensions escalate, he faces deceit and betrayal while trying to stay true…7.98.10+
Central Station1998 • 110 min • Budget $2M • Box office $5MDramaA kind former teacher now writes letters for people who can't read or write. He meets a young boy struggling with the loss of his mother. They connect and set out to…8.18.017+
Contact1997 • 150 min • Budget $90M • Box office $171MDrama, Science Fiction, MysteryA dedicated radio astronomer detects the first confirmed extraterrestrial radio signal, changing everything for humanity. As nations race to understand the message and its possible meaning, the astronomer faces difficult choices. She…7.47.56+
Dead Man Walking1995 • 122 min • Budget $11M • Box office $39MDramaThis emotional drama tells the story of a man on death row, convicted of murdering a young couple. With his execution approaching, he seeks spiritual guidance and finds it in Sister Theresa,…7.37.517+
The Bridges of Madison County1995 • 135 min • Budget $24M • Box office $182MDrama, Romance"The West Wing" provides a close look at the inner workings of the White House, following a fictional presidential administration. The show features a memorable group of characters and explores the world…7.77.613+
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+
Effi Briest1974 • 141 minHistory, DramaSeventeen-year-old Effi Briest is unexpectedly married to the much older Baron von Instetten and moved to a secluded coastal town. In the Baron's imposing, isolated home, Effi struggles with deep loneliness. She…6.66.9
Four Weddings and a Funeral1994 • 117 min • Budget $4M • Box office $245MComedy, Drama, RomanceThis film follows a man who has always avoided commitment but begins to wonder if he's experienced love during five different social gatherings. It explores his journey of self-discovery as he questions…6.87.117+
Knockin' on Heaven's Door1997 • 89 min • Budget $3MComedy, Crime, ActionTwo men, Martin and Rudi, facing terminal cancer, find an unexpected connection in a hospital room, sharing stories and seeking solace in tequila. They impulsively decide to escape their fate with a…7.77.8
Maybe... Maybe Not1994 • 94 minComedy, DramaAfter an affair leads to him being kicked out by his girlfriend, heterosexual Axel takes in a gay man as a tenant. As they navigate shared living, Axel gains insight into a…6.26.517+
The Party1980 • 110 minDrama, Romance, ComedyThis coming-of-age story follows a teenage girl as she navigates a difficult time. She moves to Paris with her family while her parents separate. Adjusting to a new city and school is…6.66.76+
The Big Blue1988 • 168 min • Budget $14MRomance, Drama, AdventureJacques and Enzo, lifelong friends, share a deep passion for free diving. Jacques was drawn to the dangerous sport after his father's death at sea and possesses an unusual ability to control…7.47.56+
Trouble in Paradise1932 • 83 minComedy, Crime, RomanceIn a world of uncertainty, Gaston Monescu and Lily are skilled thieves who form an unexpected partnership. They are hired by Mariette Colet, a wealthy perfume executive, but their professional relationship evolves…7.47.9
To Be or Not to Be1942 • 99 min • Budget $1M • Box office $1MComedy, War, RomanceDuring the Nazi invasion of Poland, a theater troupe becomes involved in a secret mission led by a Polish soldier. Their theater is caught up in wartime espionage, forcing them to navigate…7.88.1
The Wages of Fear1953 • 153 minDrama, Thriller, AdventureFour men in a remote South American village are tasked with a perilous mission: transporting trucks filled with unstable nitroglycerin through a dangerous jungle to an oil field. The journey tests their…8.08.1
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+
The Third Side of the River2014 • 92 minA doctor (Daniel Veronese) puts pressure on his teenage son to pursue a career in medicine, creating growing conflict between them.5.56.1
East of Eden1955 • 115 minDramaSet in the fertile Salinas Valley during World War I, the story explores complicated family relationships against a backdrop of rivalry and emotional struggles. Cal Trask, a driven young man, fights for…7.57.86+
Rebecca1940 • 130 min • Budget $1M • Box office $7MMystery, Romance, ThrillerA young woman marries the enigmatic widower Max De Winter and finds herself haunted by the memory of his deceased first wife, Rebecca. Rebecca's death was never explained, and her presence seems…7.98.0
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+
Muriel's Wedding1994 • 106 min • Budget $3M • Box office $15MComedy, Drama, RomanceA quiet Australian woman desires to break free from her ordinary life. Feeling isolated, she secretly saves money from her parents to fund a trip for herself. On this journey, she hopes…6.87.317+
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+
Sound! Euphonium the Movie – May the Melody Reach You!2017 • 105 minAfter qualifying for the Kansai regional competition, the Kitauji High School concert band prepares for their next performance. During summer camp, led by their advisor Noboru Taki and his musician friends, the…7.07.1
Ein Sommer in Südfrankreich2016 • 90 minFollowing his uncle Olivier's death, his estate – a small chateau in Provence and the town’s only funeral home located in the cellar – is inherited equally by his stepson André Vidal,…4.55.9
GOLDS2021 • 11 min"Golds" tells the story of Mercy, a young boy living in a low-income neighborhood with his mother, who is struggling with a serious illness and lacks the funds for proper medical care.…0.0—
Kolya1996 • 105 min • Budget $1M • Box office $7MDrama, ComedyThis touching drama centers on Louka, a Czech cellist who unexpectedly marries a Russian immigrant after a quick romance. He then faces the added responsibility of caring for her young son. Facing…7.37.713+
Closely Watched Trains1966 • 93 minComedy, Drama, WarIn a small Czechoslovakian village, a young apprentice dispatcher becomes preoccupied with losing his virginity. Amidst the backdrop of occupation and resistance, his personal journey of sexual awakening unfolds within the quiet…7.27.6
Lolita1962 • 154 min • Budget $2M • Box office $9MDrama, ComedyThis drama follows Humbert Humbert, a middle-aged British novelist, as he becomes entangled in American life. While staying at a boarding house run by Charlotte Haze, Humbert becomes fixated on Charlotte's teenage…7.37.5
Aladdin1992 • 92 min • Budget $28M • Box office $504MAnimation, Family, AdventurePrincess Jasmine desires a life beyond the palace and meets Aladdin, a friendly street kid. They fall in love while he's exploring the city, but their romance faces obstacles due to royal…7.78.00+
JFK1991 • 189 min • Budget $40M • Box office $205MDrama, Thriller, HistoryThis drama tells the story of New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison and his determined effort to find the truth about President John F. Kennedy's assassination. The film unfolds during a time…7.68.017+
The Music Room1958 • 100 minDrama, MusicThis drama tells the story of an older landowner whose passion for music increasingly dominates his life and leads to the decline of his successful estate. As his property falls into disrepair,…7.57.8
Playing by Heart1998 • 121 min • Budget $20M • Box office $3MComedy, Drama, RomanceSet against the vibrant backdrop of Los Angeles, this film explores the complexities of modern love and relationships through the interconnected stories of nine people. The movie portrays passionate connections and painful…6.66.917+
The Bridge on the River Kwai1957 • 161 min • Budget $2M • Box office $44MDrama, History, WarIn World War II Burma, a unit of British prisoners of war are forced into labor by their Japanese captors to construct a crucial railway bridge for the enemy. As Allied intelligence…7.88.16+
Barren Lives1963 • 100 minDramaThis documentary follows a drover and his family as they struggle to survive in Brazil's harsh northern badlands during a severe drought. Driven by resilience, they search for a new start. The…7.37.5
