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Holes2003 • 117 min • Budget $20M • Box office $71MAdventure, Family, DramaWrongfully convicted of stealing shoes, Stanley Yelnats is exiled to Camp Green Lake, a harsh boys' detention center where inmates are made to dig holes daily in the desert as punishment. While…6.97.16+
The History Boys2006 • 109 min • Budget $4M • Box office $13MDramaThis is the story of a group of talented and humorous history students at a Yorkshire grammar school, all striving for a place at Oxford or Cambridge. Caught between a unconventional English…6.66.817+
Metropolis1927 • 148 min • Budget $5M • Box office $1MDrama, Science FictionThe city of tomorrow is sharply divided: one side thrives in wealth, the other lives in poverty. Our main character comes from a family that has long influenced this city’s history, but…8.18.2
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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
Anatomy of a Murder1959 • 161 min • Budget $2M • Box office $8MCrime, Drama, MysteryPaul Biegler, a retired lawyer in Michigan, takes on the case of Army Lieutenant Manion. Manion is accused of killing an innkeeper after his wife claims he raped her. The upcoming trial…7.98.0
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Italian for Beginners2000 • 118 min • Budget $1M • Box office $16MComedy, Drama, RomanceIn a quiet Danish suburb, a group of lonely people find romance through a beginner's Italian class. The film follows their developing relationships and family conflicts, adhering to the minimalist aesthetic principles…6.47.017+
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+
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
Wings of Desire1987 • 128 min • Budget $2M • Box office $3MDrama, Fantasy, RomanceIn Berlin, two angels, Damiel and Cassiel, observe humanity, offering silent comfort without direct involvement. Damiel, however, develops a strong connection with Marion, a lonely trapeze artist, and begins to question his…7.87.913+
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Without a Paddle2004 • 95 min • Budget $19M • Box office $69MComedy, Action, AdventureThree friends, whose lives have grown distant, come together for the funeral of a childhood companion. While sorting through his belongings, they find a trunk detailing a quest he was pursuing: the…5.65.913+
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Showgirls1995 • 131 min • Budget $45M • Box office $20MDramaNomi Malone arrives in Las Vegas with talent and drive, seeking survival and success. She lands a job as an exotic dancer at a high-end nightclub, quickly attracting the attention of Cristal,…5.65.218+
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Lord of the Flies1990 • 91 min • Box office $13MAdventure, Drama, ThrillerTwenty-five high school boys experience a terrifying ordeal when their plane crashes on a remote tropical island. Cut off from civilization, they must struggle to survive, building shelter, finding food, and protecting…6.36.417+
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+
U-Carmen eKhayelitsha2005 • 122 minU-CARMEN is a film adaptation of Georges Bizet's 19th-century opera, shot on location in a contemporary South African township. The vibrant atmosphere of township life provides a visually compelling backdrop for the…6.06.5
Stakeout1987 • 116 min • Budget $14M • Box office $65MAction, Comedy, RomanceTwo detectives investigate an escaped convict, and their search brings them to the convict's former girlfriend. One of the detectives becomes drawn to her, creating tension within the team and challenging their…6.56.717+
Eye of the Needle1981 • 108 min • Box office $18MDrama, ThrillerIn 1944, during World War II, a suspenseful story unfolds across the British Isles. Henry Faber, known as the Needle for his skill at avoiding capture, possesses vital information about the upcoming…6.67.117+
May2003 • 93 min • Budget $500K • Box office $264KDrama, Horror, ComedyA socially awkward veterinary assistant, who has a lazy eye and a need for everything to be perfect, spirals into a dark path after becoming infatuated with a boy known for his…6.66.617+
Tin Men1987 • 112 minComedy, DramaBaltimore, 1963. A minor car accident ignites a fierce rivalry between two aluminum siding salesmen. This escalating conflict plunges them into a darkly comedic world of cutthroat suburban sales. Determined to one-up…6.36.617+
Autumn in New York2000 • 103 min • Budget $65M • Box office $90MDrama, RomanceWill Keane, a New York City restaurateur enjoying a carefree life, meets Charlotte Fielding, a spirited young woman. They begin a passionate relationship that challenges both of them to reconsider their life…6.15.613+
The Unbearable Lightness of Being1988 • 171 min • Budget $17M • Box office $10MDrama, RomanceSet against a backdrop of political turmoil, this drama follows Tomas, a respected surgeon in Prague, whose life is disrupted when he invites Tereza, a young photographer, to join him. Upon arriving,…6.97.217+
Needful Things1993 • 120 min • Box office $15MDrama, HorrorA quiet town becomes fascinated by a mysterious new shop that seems to grant customers their deepest desires. But these wishes come at a steep price. The film examines the complexities of…6.26.317+
Deliverance1972 • 109 min • Budget $2M • Box office $46MDrama, Adventure, ThrillerA group of friends, guided by outdoorsman Lewis Medlock, undertakes a challenging river rafting trip through the wilderness. They aim to experience the Cahulawassee River before dam construction floods it. Navigating uncharted…7.37.617+
Airport1970 • 137 min • Budget $10M • Box office $100MAction, Drama, ThrillerA commercial flight descends into chaos when an unexpected bomber is among the passengers. As heavy snow threatens to shut down the airport, the travelers' lives become intertwined. The film explores the…6.56.60+
Die Klasse von '99 - Schule war gestern, Leben ist jetzt2003 • 94 minThis is the story of a group of young adults navigating life in an affluent, close-knit small town.6.55.8
Faust1926 • 116 minFantasy, Drama, HorrorThis film explores the timeless conflict between God and Satan, who are competing for influence over humanity. The story centers on Faust, a skilled and deeply religious alchemist who becomes the focus…7.98.1
The Client1994 • 119 min • Budget $45M • Box office $117MDrama, Thriller, CrimeMark Sway, a streetwise kid in Louisiana, is drawn into a dangerous situation when he witnesses the death of a well-known lawyer, Jerome Clifford. Before Clifford dies, he tells Mark where a…6.76.713+
Escape from Alcatraz1979 • 113 min • Budget $8M • Box office $43MDrama, ThrillerIn the winter of 1960, the San Francisco Bay witnesses a remarkable true story: Frank Lee Morris, a clever convict, arrives at Alcatraz, a prison known for its impenetrable security. Despite seemingly…7.57.56+
A Grain of Truth2015 • 116 minMystery, Thriller, CrimeProsecutor Teodor Szacki divorces his wife and moves from Warsaw to the peaceful town of Sandomierz in southeastern Poland, seeking a fresh start. He soon finds himself investigating a puzzling murder. Feeling…6.26.6
The Bucket List2007 • 97 min • Budget $45M • Box office $175MDrama, ComedyEdward Cole, a wealthy businessman, and Carter Chambers, a mechanic, lead very different lives. Both facing a turning point, they meet in a hospital room and realize they share a wish to…7.27.313+
Sahara2005 • 124 min • Budget $130M • Box office $119MAction, Adventure, ComedyVeteran adventurer and treasure hunter Dirk Pitt, a former Navy SEAL, travels to the African desert with his quick-witted friend Al. They are searching for a lost Confederate ironclad battleship, believed to…5.96.113+
Earth1998 • 101 min • Box office $528KDrama, Romance, HistoryIn 1947, as India and Pakistan prepare to separate, a young girl's life is profoundly affected by the unfolding drama. She witnesses the difficult choices faced by her ayah, torn between two…6.57.6
Running with Scissors2006 • 116 min • Budget $12M • Box office $6MDrama, ComedyAugusten Burroughs grew up with a turbulent home life – an alcoholic father and an unstable mother. To escape, he's sent to live with his mother's therapist, Dr. Finch, where he becomes…5.76.117+
