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Apocalypse Now1979 • 147 min • Budget $31M • Box office $150MDrama, WarDuring the Vietnam War, Captain Benjamin Willard is sent on a dangerous mission to find and neutralize Colonel Walter Kurtz. Kurtz, a former Green Beret, has gone rogue and is leading a…
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2001: A Space Odyssey1968 • 149 min • Budget $12M • Box office $71MScience Fiction, Mystery, AdventureWhen humans discover an enigmatic object hidden beneath the moon's surface, they embark on a quest to determine its origin, enlisting the aid of HAL 9000, the most sophisticated computer available.8.08.30+
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+
Inubu: The Dog Club2021 • 114 minHanai Sota, a 22-year-old veterinary student with a lifelong passion for animals, fills his apartment with rescued creatures. He saves a dog from being used in experiments and establishes the "Inubu" club…6.35.8
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
Hamnet2025 • 125 min • Budget $30M • Box office $107MDrama, RomanceA compelling tale of love and grief that became the inspiration for William Shakespeare's enduring play, Hamlet.7.77.813+
The Night of the Hunter1955 • 93 min • Budget $795KCrime, Drama, ThrillerDuring the Great Depression in rural West Virginia, an unsettling story develops when a mysterious preacher becomes obsessed with two resilient children who know about a hidden fortune. The preacher, a seemingly…7.97.9
Midnight Cowboy1969 • 113 min • Budget $3M • Box office $44MDramaJoe Buck, a young Texan, moves to New York City hoping to make money by seducing wealthy women. He quickly finds his ambitions are met with difficulties and setbacks. He meets Enrico…7.57.817+
Gangs of New York2002 • 168 min • Budget $100M • Box office $193MDrama, History, CrimeIn the early 1860s, Amsterdam Vallon, an Irish immigrant, is released from prison and returns to the Five Points. He intends to avenge his father's death by targeting William Cutting, a powerful…7.37.517+
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II2023 • 164 min • Budget $29M • Box office $40MAction, Adventure, HistoryIn 968 AD, the Pandyan assassins plot to overthrow the Chola dynasty. The Chola princes must now confront not only the Pandyas but also the Rashtrakutas and other enemies who have formed…6.27.2
Frankenstein1931 • 70 min • Budget $291K • Box office $12MDrama, Horror, Science FictionDriven by ambition, Henry Frankenstein conducts a disturbing experiment to create life. He assembles a human creature from body parts, seeking to defy death. But his undertaking turns into a terrifying nightmare…7.57.7
Valley of the Dolls1967 • 123 min • Budget $5M • Box office $50MDrama, RomanceIn New York City, Anne Welles, a naive newcomer from New England, starts a secretary job at a prestigious entertainment law firm. While learning the ropes of the industry, she develops feelings…6.06.113+
The Things of Life1970 • 89 minDrama, RomancePierre Bérard, a successful architect, experiences a complicated emotional life. He's involved with Hélène, a younger woman who offers intense but uncertain love. At the same time, memories of his former wife,…7.17.4
Far from the Madding Crowd1967 • 166 minDrama, History, RomanceBathsheba Everdine, a lively and attractive young woman, becomes the focus of complicated relationships after inheriting a large farm from her enigmatic uncle. As she adjusts to her new life, Bathsheba attracts…6.87.2
The Lost World1925 • 104 minAdventure, Fantasy, DramaA film adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic story brings a timeless wilderness to life. The movie takes us to a land where giant prehistoric creatures still roam. It follows the…6.77.0
The Lost World2001 • 150 minAdventure, Fantasy, Science FictionThis Lost World is a wonderful BBC adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic adventure. Bob Hoskins portrays Professor Challenger as surprisingly affable, a less abrasive version of the character from the…6.06.714+
The Trial1962 • 119 min • Budget $1M • Box office $94KCrime, Drama, MysteryJosef K's ordinary life is shattered when police unexpectedly enter his room and inform him he's under trial. He's told nothing about the charges or the reason for the proceedings. He struggles…7.47.6
Ravens2017 • 107 minA dedicated farmer wants his son to inherit the farm and carry on the family tradition. His wife struggles to maintain family unity. However, the son becomes increasingly disturbed as he witnesses…6.06.614+Revenge1980 • 79 minDrama, FamilyThis film follows a young person as they face growing challenges that test their safety and sense of self. Caught between external pressures and inner struggles, they must decide how much to…—5.6
Dr. No1962 • 110 min • Budget $1M • Box office $59MAdventure, Action, ThrillerJames Bond is sent on a dangerous mission to stop Dr. No from disrupting the American space program. With rising global tensions and the risk of disaster, Bond travels to Jamaica, where…7.07.26+
From Russia with Love1963 • 115 min • Budget $2M • Box office $78MAction, Thriller, AdventureRocko, an Australian wallaby, adjusts to American life in the lively town of O-Town, facing everyday challenges with plenty of laughs. His best friend Heffer, a steer raised by wolves, joins him…7.17.36+
Goldfinger1964 • 110 min • Budget $3M • Box office $124MAdventure, Action, ThrillerA special agent faces a dangerous new enemy: a shrewd tycoon planning a daring heist of Fort Knox to destabilize the global economy. The agent must navigate a world of danger and…7.47.7
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+
You Only Live Twice1967 • 117 min • Budget $9M • Box office $111MAction, Thriller, AdventureA mysterious alien ship takes control of American and Russian spacecraft, escalating global tensions and pushing the world towards war. James Bond is sent to Japan to discover the truth behind the…6.66.86+
The Man with the Golden Gun1974 • 125 min • Budget $7M • Box office $97MAdventure, Action, ThrillerJames Bond is tasked with retrieving a stolen invention: a device that can convert solar energy into a weapon. His pursuit leads him to Francisco Scaramanga, a highly paid assassin. Bond teams…6.56.76+
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+
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+
The Spy Who Loved Me1977 • 125 min • Budget $13M • Box office $185MAdventure, Action, ThrillerTwo nuclear submarines disappear without a trace from the ocean, heightening tensions between England and Russia. Both countries suspect each other, and James Bond is sent to investigate. He's not the only…6.87.06+
Moonraker1979 • 126 min • Budget $34M • Box office $210MAction, Adventure, ThrillerJames Bond is assigned to investigate the theft of Moonraker, a state-of-the-art space shuttle owned by Drax Industries. His mission leads him from California to the opulent headquarters of Hugo Drax, a…6.26.36+
A View to a Kill1985 • 131 min • Budget $30M • Box office $152MAdventure, Action, ThrillerBritish secret agent James Bond investigates a dangerous plot involving both international espionage and corporate power struggles. He discovers a sophisticated microchip, created by Zorin Industries for the British government to survive…6.26.36+
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
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+
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+
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+
Contempt1963 • 103 min • Budget $900K • Box office $528KDrama, RomanceThis drama follows Jeremy Prokosch, a practical art film producer, as he works with renowned director Fritz Lang to adapt Homer's "The Odyssey" for the screen. As the ambitious project faces difficulties,…7.07.4
Ronia: The Robber's Daughter1984 • 126 minAdventure, Drama, FantasyIn a medieval castle and its shadowy forest, Ronia, the daughter of a strong-willed robber chief, forms an unexpected friendship with Birk, son of her father's enemy. Their innocent connection deepens as…7.07.3
The Silence of the Lambs1991 • 119 min • Budget $19M • Box office $272MCrime, Thriller, DramaThis psychological thriller centers on Clarice Starling, an exceptional FBI trainee determined to seek justice. Agent Jack Crawford enlists Clarice to interview Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a highly intelligent but dangerous man imprisoned…8.38.617+
The Shawshank Redemption1994 • 142 min • Budget $25M • Box office $28MDrama, CrimeThis drama follows Andy Dufresne, wrongly convicted and sentenced to two life terms in a harsh 1940s American prison. The story unfolds within the brutal walls of Shawshank Penitentiary, where injustice is…8.79.317+
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+
Once Upon a Time in America1984 • 229 min • Budget $30M • Box office $5MDrama, CrimeSet in New York City's Lower East Side, the film follows a former Jewish gangster who returns after more than thirty years away from the Prohibition era. Now older and haunted by…8.48.317+
Eyes Wide Shut1999 • 159 min • Budget $65M • Box office $162MDrama, Thriller, MysteryDr. Bill Harford's life changes when his wife Alice reveals her hidden desires. Seeking answers and wanting to understand his marriage, Bill explores underground sexual groups. He finds a world far darker…7.57.517+
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+
The Jungle Book1994 • 111 min • Budget $27M • Box office $53MFamily, Adventure, DramaHidden for centuries in a magical forest is Monkey City, a legendary place unseen by humans. Mowgli, raised by wolves in this world, is skilled at living within its wild environment and…6.06.16+
Firefox1982 • 136 min • Budget $18M • Box office $70MScience Fiction, Action, AdventureA top-secret espionage thriller unfolds as the advanced 'Firefox' fighter jet threatens international stability with its rumored radar invisibility. As global tensions escalate, Mitchell Gant, a Vietnam veteran pilot, is secretly sent…6.05.96+
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
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+
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
