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Natchan's Little Secret2023 • 97 minThree drag queens – Virgin, Moririn, and Zubuko – discover that their mentor and former drag queen, Natchan, has died unexpectedly. They decide to conceal the truth about Natchan's sexuality from her…6.55.7
This Boy's Life1993 • 115 min • Box office $4MDramaTo start over, a mother and son move to Seattle, hoping for a better life after a difficult past. Their optimism fades when they meet a seemingly kind person who hides a…7.17.217+
The Magdalene Sisters2002 • 119 min • Budget $5M • Box office $21MDrama, HistoryIn a Magdalene Sisters Asylum, three young Irish women face brutal abuse while desperately trying to hold onto hope.7.47.717+
The Apple Tree2012 • 30 minIn the 1940s, Gabe and Jonathan begin a life together, keeping their love hidden from the world. Years later, Jonathan's sudden death forces Gabe to confront a harsh reality: as he enters…4.66.9
Torch Song Trilogy1988 • 120 min • Box office $4MComedy, Drama, RomanceIn 1971 New York City, Arnold lives as a gay man and drag performer. Exploring the city's underground, he meets a charming bisexual man. They journey together, grappling with societal pressures and…7.37.817+
Labyrinth of Passion1982 • 94 minComedy, Drama, RomanceSet in Madrid, the film follows a group of unusual people, each seeking love and happiness. One character struggles with intense sexual desire as she navigates multiple relationships, while another's extraordinary sense…6.16.1
Dark Habits1983 • 100 min • Box office $1MComedy, DramaA gifted cabaret singer confronts the devastating aftermath of a troubled relationship when her boyfriend dies from heroin addiction. Fleeing the authorities, she discovers an unexpected haven in a convent for women…6.66.5
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+
The Lion King1994 • 89 min • Budget $45M • Box office $763MFamily, Animation, DramaThis film follows a young lion prince who is exiled after his father's death, orchestrated by his uncle. Years later, the prince returns to challenge the uncle's treachery and reclaim his throne.…8.38.50+
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+
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World2003 • 138 min • Budget $150M • Box office $211MAdventure, Drama, WarFollowing a devastating attack by a French warship, a British Royal Navy captain launches a relentless chase across two oceans. He aims to capture or destroy the enemy vessel, but must balance…7.27.513+
The Exorcism of Emily Rose2005 • 122 min • Budget $19M • Box office $145MCrime, Drama, HorrorFollowing the death of a young girl named Emily Rose, suspicion immediately falls on Father Moore, the priest who performed an exorcism on her. He is arrested and charged with murder. The…6.66.713+
Jim2022 • 15 minA gay priest, Jim, unexpectedly invites a sex worker to spend the night. The experience profoundly alters Jim's life, though not in the way he anticipates.0.07.2
Roses2023 • 16 minRosa unexpectedly finds herself spending an evening out alone while her daughter celebrates her 18th birthday at their home. While passing time in her small Cornish town, she sees a woman she'd…0.0—
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+
Calendar Girls2003 • 108 min • Budget $10M • Box office $96MDrama, ComedyA group of women from a Yorkshire Women's Institute sparks debate by posing nude for a fundraising calendar.6.56.913+
Vitória2025 • 113 minDrama, CrimeNina, an elderly woman living alone, is troubled by the growing violence in her neighborhood. Frustrated by disputes with her neighbors, she begins filming drug traffickers from her window, intending to help…8.17.4
Walk on Water2004 • 103 min • Budget $1M • Box office $444DramaMossad agent Eyal is tasked with finding and eliminating Alfred Himmelman, a former Nazi officer believed to be alive. Disguised as a tourist guide, Eyal befriends Axel, Himmelman's grandson, who is in…6.87.317+
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…8.38.417+
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+
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+
American History X1998 • 119 min • Budget $20M • Box office $23MDramaThe film chronicles Derek Vineyard's life after he completes a three-year prison sentence for a hate crime that resulted in the deaths of two African-American men. Narrated by his brother Danny, the…8.38.517+
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
All About My Mother1999 • 101 min • Budget $5M • Box office $67MComedy, DramaManuela travels from Madrid to Barcelona hoping to find her son's father, a man she's never known. During her journey, she meets a variety of people: a bold transgender sex worker, a…7.67.817+
Léon: The Professional1994 • 111 min • Budget $16M • Box office $45MCrime, Drama, ActionIn New York City, Léon is a highly skilled hitman who carefully eliminates targets. His life changes when a DEA raid mistakenly kills his neighbors' family, leaving their 12-year-old daughter, Mathilda, orphaned.…8.38.517+
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+
Scarface1983 • 170 min • Budget $25M • Box office $66MAction, Crime, DramaThe film depicts the dangerous world of drugs, crime, and power in Miami during the peak of the cocaine trade. Tony Montana makes a deal for a green card by assassinating a…8.28.317+
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+
No End1985 • 108 minDramaIn 1982 Poland, under martial law, a translator grieving her husband embarks on a complex search for comfort. Overwhelmed by loss, she explores different paths – including relationships, her son, legal options,…7.07.3
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+
時代をつくった男 阿久悠物語2017 • 120 minYu Aku was a prolific songwriter who created over 500 songs during his career. His work encompassed a diverse range of genres, from idol music and enka to folk songs and scores…0.0—
Girl You Know It's True2023 • 124 minDrama, History, MusicIn the late 1980s, dancers Pilatus and Morvan achieved international fame, topping the charts with their music and winning a Grammy Award. The duo famously never sang in their recordings. However, when…7.37.1
Perez.2014 • 94 minDramaDemetrio Perez is a determined prosecutor struggling with the corruption within his profession and his commitment to his family. When his daughter Thea falls for the son of a Mafia boss, Perez…6.06.3
The White Crow2018 • 127 minDramaThis is the story of Rudolf Nureyev, whose defection to the West shocked the world during the Cold War. Nureyev quickly became ballet's most celebrated star, captivating audiences with his passionate and…6.66.617+
Deep Sea2023 • 112 min • Budget $28M • Box office $136MAnimation, Adventure, DramaSince her mother's departure, Shenxiu has carried a profound sadness. A sudden storm transports her to a vibrant, dreamlike realm. Guided by the enigmatic Hyjinx and joined by Nanhe, an imaginative underwater…7.06.813+
Ti Saddhya Kay Karte2017 • 127 minAnurag reflects on Tanvi, his first love, with whom he's lost touch for years. Their paths cross again, raising the question of whether their past romance can be revived.7.08.0
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India2001 • 233 min • Budget $5M • Box office $8MAdventure, Drama, HistoryIt's 1893. British rule oppresses India, where Captain Russell imposes a harsh land tax on a village. Farmer Bhuvan leads the villagers in protest. Russell proposes a challenge: a cricket match. If…7.38.16+
Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie1999 • 85 minAnimation, Fantasy, ActionWhen Utena Tenjou joins Ohtori Academy, she becomes caught in a world of duels, secret abilities, and the destinies of her friends. Her classmate Anthy Himemiya becomes the focus of these duels,…7.47.2
A Sort of Homecoming2015 • 88 min"A Sort of Homecoming" follows Amy, a New York news producer who believed she'd left her high school days behind. She's unexpectedly asked to return to Louisiana by her high school debate…5.55.5
Hustlers Convention2015 • 96 minSport and Spoon are two young hustlers who attend the Hustlers Convention, but find themselves caught in a financial dispute that escalates into a shootout and police chase. The film culminates with…5.77.0
Ata Demirer: Tek Kişilik Dev Kadro 22011 • 101 minBetween 2007 and 2011, approximately 100,000 people attended 116 performances of this stand-up show. "Ata Demirer One-Man Giant Staff 2," which premiered nearly ten years after the original "One Man Giant Staff,"…6.77.5
Freezing Point2006 • 240 minThe daughter of Keizo Tsujiguchi, a respected doctor who owns his own hospital, is murdered. Keizo secretly blames his wife, Natsue, suspecting her affair with a colleague distracted her from protecting their…0.0—
Radical2017Radical follows three American journalists who are captured by extremists. The captors use the journalists to broadcast a message to government officials, showing them video of the persuasive techniques being used on…0.05.4
Blade Babji2008 • 156 minBlade Babji (Allari Naresh), a skilled pickpocket, sets out to raise 4 crore rupees to save the slum dwellers in his neighborhood from a ruthless property developer. He and his crew travel…7.46.5
Sebastian2024 • 110 minDramaMax, a 25-year-old freelance writer in London, is making a name for himself in the city's arts scene. But at night, he lives a double life as Sebastian, a sex worker he…6.46.8
All Out: AJ Raval2025 • 80 minVMX favorite Dyessa Garcia guides viewers through a captivating look at AJ Raval, one of VMX's original stars, as she delivers her most memorable and daring performances.7.04.6
Gayby2012 • 85 minJenn and Matt, college friends in their thirties who are both happily single, decide to try for a baby together. Jenn teaches hot yoga and works for her boss, while Matt struggles…5.36.0
The Feels2017 • 90 minComedy, Drama, RomanceA celebratory bachelorette weekend for a lesbian couple takes a complicated turn when one of the brides reveals she has never experienced an orgasm.5.75.117+
Screwed2018 • 100 minRomance, DramaDuring a summer spent in the Finnish countryside, seventeen-year-olds Miku and Elias discover each other.6.06.4
The Sheds2020 • 51 minThis film explores the complex relationship between male friendship and traditional ideas of masculinity within the world of Australian sports. It depicts athletes grappling with intense emotions, including profanity, social pressures, hidden…5.0—
The Vourdalak2023 • 91 minLost in a dangerous forest while on a diplomatic mission for the King of France, the Marquis d’Urfé seeks shelter with an unusual family.6.46.4
Sipping2015 • 16 minSantiago and Jared, two teenagers with contrasting personalities, spend an afternoon trying to bridge their differences. What starts as a game unexpectedly creates a space where they begin to connect.5.06.9
The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain2021 • 83 minMystery, Thriller, DramaThis film is based on the true story of Kenneth Chamberlain Sr., an elderly African American veteran with bipolar disorder. He was killed during an encounter with police officers who were sent…7.37.1
Young Man's Dance2014 • 12 minMattis feels overlooked by his father and craves attention from his male dance instructor. However, one night, the dynamic shifts. Mattis initiates a conflict, and as the instructor attempts to establish limits,…1.06.6
Reagan2024 • 141 min • Budget $25M • Box office $30MHistory, DramaA former KGB agent recounts his life, which becomes intertwined with Ronald Reagan's from the moment Reagan gains international attention as an actor in Hollywood. The story follows Reagan's journey to becoming…6.36.213+
Prom Party Massacre2025 • 18 minA gay high school student hosts a lively prom party, hoping to win over the football captain. However, when students begin turning up dead, the partygoers realize a slasher killer is hiding…0.07.3
Burn All My Letters2022 • 120 minThe film follows Karin Stolpe's complicated relationship with her husband, Sven, and her intense love affair with Olof Lagercrantz, beginning in the 1930s. Over 70 years, it explores how passion, jealousy, and…5.06.1
Firefly2025 • 9 minThe film centers on an elderly man reflecting on a brief romance that profoundly impacted him, only to disappear completely.10.0—
