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Into Thin Air: Death on Everest1997 • 90 minAdventure, Action, DramaThis film is based on Jon Krakauer's bestseller, "Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster." It recounts the tragic events of a doomed climb up Mount Everest on…5.45.714+
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The World of Henry Orient1964 • 106 minComedy, DramaIn New York City, a spirited 14-year-old girl and her best friend unexpectedly set off on a journey. Captivated by a mysterious concert pianist, she becomes determined to find him, embarking on…5.86.6
Odds Against Tomorrow1959 • 96 minCrime, Drama, ThrillerAn aging criminal mastermind gathers a team for a final, ambitious heist. The plan is complicated when one of his partners is revealed to be Black, creating friction within the group. Prejudices…6.87.4
Sex Sells: The Making of 'Touché'2005 • 96 minWorking on a porn set is usually pretty normal, but for director Chuck Steak, his last film is going to be epic. He teams up with actress Roxy Free and performer Lance…3.54.817+
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The Voyeur1994 • 98 min • Budget $2MDrama, RomanceAt a prestigious university in Rome, Professor Dodo is devastated when his beautiful wife leaves him for another man. Desperate to win her back, he becomes lost in erotic fantasies about her.…5.55.5
Close to Leo2002 • 88 minDrama, Family, TV MovieWhen 21-year-old Leo tells his rural French family he has HIV, they offer immediate support. Leo and his youngest brother Marcel go to Paris for treatment. As Leo tries to shield Marcel…6.27.0
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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+
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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+
Wall Street1987 • 126 min • Budget $15M • Box office $43MCrime, DramaThis is a story about a young stockbroker driven by ambition who will do anything to succeed. He teams up with a ruthless corporate raider, who quickly takes him under his wing.…7.27.317+
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+
Die Anruferin2008 • 84 minA woman seeking connection makes a playful prank call, unexpectedly forging a bond with a widow coping with loss.7.06.4
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+
