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Don't Make Me Go2022 • 109 minDramaA dying man and his teenage daughter take a road trip from California to New Orleans for his 20th college reunion. During their time there, he secretly hopes she can find the…7.06.717+
Angels and Insects1995 • 118 minDrama, RomanceVictorian England provides the setting for a story of desire, deception, and fear. Wealthy Sir Harald Alabaster invites William Adamson, a poor biologist facing financial hardship, to his estate. William hopes to…6.16.817+
The Aggressives2005 • 107 minSoyo, a reserved high schooler, takes up inline skating. Captivated by the impressive skills of Mogi and his team, she joins them, and her life becomes increasingly focused on the sport.5.05.8
Carlotta2014 • 91 minThis is the story of the Balmain boys – working-class lads who unexpectedly become legendary showgirls. They rise to fame as icons of Kings Cross, gracing daytime television and embodying a shift…4.77.2
If You Saw His Heart2017 • 86 minRejected by his close-knit group, a troubled and struggling man struggles to decide between a life of illegal activity and finding a way back to a better life.4.24.7
Surviving with Wolves2007 • 118 minDramaIn 1942, young Jewish girl Misha, her Russian mother Gerusha, and German father Reuven hide from the Germans in a small house in the Ardennes, Belgium. Her mother tells her that if…6.26.5
The Savages2007 • 114 min • Box office $10MDrama, ComedyA brother and sister confront the challenges of family when they take on the responsibility of caring for their father's declining health.6.97.117+
Mary Goes Round2018 • 87 minA substance abuse counselor is arrested for driving under the influence and returns to her hometown of Niagara Falls. There, she discovers her estranged father is terminally ill and wishes she would…6.36.713+
Meditation Park2017 • 94 minA woman who deeply loves her husband begins to question everything she thought she knew about him when she discovers a woman's thong in his laundry.6.67.16+
Poetic Justice1993 • 109 min • Budget $14M • Box office $27MDrama, Romance"Justice" is a moving story about a young hairdresser dealing with grief and heartbreak as she deals with love and friendship. Following the murder of her boyfriend, Justice finds comfort in writing…6.86.217+
Bringing Out the Dead1999 • 121 min • Budget $32M • Box office $16MDramaFrank Pierce, once known as "Father Frank" for his dedication to saving lives, is now tormented by the memories of those he couldn't save. He tries to avoid reminders of his failures…6.66.817+
Deep Impact1998 • 121 min • Budget $75M • Box office $349MAction, Drama, Science FictionA seven-mile-wide asteroid is headed for Earth, threatening complete destruction. With time running out, the President assembles a top team of American and Russian astronauts, led by a veteran astronaut with extensive…6.26.313+
K-19: The Widowmaker2002 • 138 min • Budget $100M • Box office $65MDrama, History, ThrillerDuring its first voyage, Russia's pioneering nuclear submarine experiences a critical malfunction. The crew is forced into a desperate race against time to repair the vessel and avert a potential nuclear catastrophe.6.56.713+
When Night Is Falling1995 • 96 minDrama, RomanceCamille, a respected professor at a Protestant college, enjoys the stability of her life and her committed relationship with Martin, a minister and fellow professor who shares her academic and religious beliefs.…6.36.5
Young Lens2022 • 8 minA mother and daughter embark on a road trip. This short film was created for Cap City Video Lounge’s 48 Hour Film Festival in Tallahassee, and won Best Cinematography. The film, running…0.0—
The Countess2009 • 100 min • Budget $8M • Box office $784KDrama, History, ThrillerHungary, 17th century. Countess Erzsébet Báthory (1560-1614), a woman of immense power, becomes increasingly fixated on a younger man as she ages. Driven by a desperate desire to remain youthful, she descends…5.96.2
Warriors of Love2009 • 92 minIda and Karin, a lesbian couple, face a crisis when a painful secret from Ida's past surfaces. Years ago, Ida's father sexually abused her as a child, leaving deep emotional wounds. With…3.84.7
Koma2009 • 34 minKawase examines the delicate and frequently strained relationship between Korea and Japan through the connection that forms between a third-generation Korean-Japanese man who visits the peaceful village of Koma and a reserved…0.0—
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My Life as a Dog1985 • 102 min • Box office $8MDrama, ComedySet in 1950s Sweden, this film follows a young boy who begins to notice the difference between his comfortable life and the lives of others. His view changes when he visits his…7.27.6
Buffalo Juggalos2014 • 30 minThis film is an experimental look at the Juggalo subculture in Buffalo, New York. It features extended, static shots of Juggalos as they participate in their typical activities, which often involve disruptive…5.36.1
Sandbar2012 • 99 minDrama, ComedyThis dark comedy follows a troubled Marine as he navigates a chaotic day spent with his son, with whom he has a strained relationship.5.37.9
Strange Days1995 • 145 min • Budget $42M • Box office $17MCrime, Science Fiction, ThrillerLenny Nero, a former police officer, now works in the black market selling "implants"—recordings that let people experience other people's memories. Most are ordinary moments, but Lenny discovers an implant containing a…7.07.217+
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+
Beyond Silence1996 • 109 minDrama, Music"Beyond Silence" is a moving German film about a young woman growing up in a family where deafness is the norm and music is deeply cherished. The story follows her as a…6.97.413+
Grbavica: The Land of My Dreams2006 • 90 minDrama, HistoryFollowing the Balkan war, a mother and daughter navigate the challenges of rebuilding their lives.6.87.2
Hard Makeup2014 • 90 minA young man steals contraband from a smuggler and attempts to sell it during a journey to the border with his girlfriend.3.24.7
Blood in the Water2016 • 91 minPercy and Veronica are housesitting a luxurious Hollywood Hills home for the summer, but their return to the realities of New York – jobs and young professional life – is imminent. Their…4.64.4
Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself2002 • 111 minComedy, Drama, RomanceThis quirky comedy follows two brothers, Wilbur, who is contemplating suicide, and Harbour, who desperately tries to stop him. After their father's death leaves them his bookstore, their lives become complicated by…6.56.817+
Rebel Without a Cause1955 • 111 min • Budget $1M • Box office $4MDramaMoving to Santa Clarita, troubled teenager Jim Stark seeks a fresh start. Adjusting to a new school and life, he befriends Plato, a classmate dealing with emotional problems, and develops a relationship…7.57.613+
Boys Don't Cry1999 • 118 min • Budget $2M • Box office $11MCrime, DramaThis drama follows a young person in rural Nebraska as they explore who they are and the challenges of love. The story sensitively examines gender identity while depicting life away from big…7.47.517+
Cabaret1972 • 124 min • Budget $4M • Box office $42MMusic, Drama, RomanceIn 1931 Berlin, the Kit Kat Club offers a dazzling escape with its lively atmosphere and performances by stars like Sally Bowles and a mysterious emcee. This cabaret world of glamour and…7.47.86+
Tout est Brisé2014 • 80 minThis episode of "Tout est Brisé" focuses on the damage caused by the December 26, 1999 storm in the Bois de Vincennes, the forest near my home. For months, I documented the…0.0—
Eighty-Six2012 • 12 minIn a bleak future, the lives of two dogs intertwine. One is predominantly canine, with a significant wolf heritage (86%), while the other carries a substantial amount of wolf ancestry (50%).6.0—
Beautiful Thing1996 • 92 min • Box office $1MComedy, Drama, RomanceOn a scorching summer in Thamesmead, a large estate in Southeast London, the lives of three teenagers become connected as they deal with the difficulties of becoming adults. This moving story about…7.27.617+
The Fox and the Hound1981 • 82 min • Budget $12M • Box office $29MAdventure, Animation, DramaTod, a young fox, befriends Copper, an energetic hound puppy, and finds a home with a loving farm family. Their playful friendship brings joy to everyone around them. But their carefree days…7.17.20+
Not At All2015 • 25 minThree people strive for a fulfilling life, but each faces a struggle with control. One seeks perfection and fails, another faces ruin, and the third barely survives. They are united by a…0.0—
Jungle2015 • 14 minA personal short film by rapper and songwriter Drake.0.0—
MIKA NAKASHIMA concert tour 2004 LOVE FINAL2004 • 83 minThis film documents Mika Nakashima's 2004 concert tour, culminating in performances at the Tokyo International Forum Hall A and Osaka International Convention Center Main Hall.0.0—
All Dogs Go to Heaven1989 • 84 min • Budget $13M • Box office $27MDrama, Animation, FamilyAfter being murdered by his rival Carface, Charlie, a shrewd casino owner, arrives in heaven for dogs. Determined to avenge his death and reclaim his business, he teams up with Mr. Clawson,…6.86.80+
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+
Words with Gods2014 • 133 min"Words with Gods," the first film in the "Heartbeat of the World" series, presents a collection of short films by leading international directors exploring the theme of religion and the individual's connection…5.76.2
Open Hearts2002 • 113 minDrama, RomanceCecilie and Joachim are on the verge of marriage when a sudden car accident leaves Joachim with a disability, drastically changing their future. The other driver, Marie, and her family also face…7.07.517+
Three Colors: Red1994 • 100 min • Box office $4MDrama, Mystery, RomanceValentine, a quiet part-time model, meets a retired judge after a car accident involving his dog. The judge is initially cold about his pet, but Valentine offers to care for the animal,…7.98.017+
Umberto D.1952 • 91 min • Box office $71KDramaUmberto Domenico Ferrari, a retired man living in a boarding house, struggles with his finances and increasing pressure from his landlady. He joins protests calling for higher pensions, hoping for a better…7.98.1
Sleepless in Seattle1993 • 105 min • Budget $21M • Box office $227MComedy, Drama, RomanceA young boy grieving his mother tries to cheer up his father by arranging a date for him through a radio show. This innocent act unexpectedly connects his widowed father with a…6.76.86+
Homework2016 • 7 minA young father and his twelve-year-old daughter find themselves in a nightclub, where two secrets and a lie emerge that promise to resolve everything.6.05.7
The Straight Story1999 • 112 min • Budget $10M • Box office $6MDramaAlvin Straight, a determined man in his seventies, confronts life's difficulties after his wife's death and retirement from farming. When his estranged brother Lyle suffers a severe stroke, Alvin feels a strong…7.78.00+
La Strada1954 • 115 minDramaSet in a traveling Italian circus, the story follows Gelsomina, a sheltered young woman whose life changes when she is acquired by the gruff strongman Zampanò to be his wife and performance…7.98.0
Sissi: The Young Empress1956 • 107 minDrama, Comedy, RomanceThis period drama follows Sissi as she adjusts to life as Empress of Austria, moving from a simple princess to royalty. Her new position is complicated by a demanding mother-in-law. Archduchess Sophie…7.16.7
36 Fillette1988 • 88 minDrama, RomanceFourteen-year-old Lili, appearing older than her age and possessing a captivating air, goes on a camping trip with her family in Biarritz. The experience becomes a journey of self-discovery as she navigates…4.96.0
