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Jack Kerouac's Road: A Franco-American Odyssey1987 • 55 minThis film blends documentary and drama to explore the life and writing of Jack Kerouac, a pivotal American writer with ties to Québec who became a defining voice for his generation. Using…8.07.4
The Last Shift2020 • 90 min • Box office $1MComedy, DramaStanley, a fast-food worker nearing retirement after 38 years, is scheduled for his last graveyard shift. He's tasked with training his new replacement, Jevon, which leads to an unforeseen experience during the…5.65.817+
Till2022 • 131 min • Budget $33M • Box office $11MDrama, HistoryThis is the true story of Mamie Till Mobley's unwavering fight for justice after her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, was brutally lynched in Mississippi in 1955 while visiting his cousins.7.37.213+Moment of Truth: A Child Too Many1993 • 120 minPatty Nowakowski, a mother of three, agrees to be a surrogate. She believes she can easily give up the baby. However, she's shocked to learn she's carrying twins. The intended parents will…5.66.1
Badlands1974 • 94 min • Budget $300KCrime, Drama, RomanceIn South Dakota's badlands, a troubled teenager becomes involved with an older, rebellious boyfriend who exposes her to a dangerous life. They explore the rugged landscape together, and their intense relationship deepens…7.57.76+
Gods and Monsters1998 • 105 min • Budget $10M • Box office $6MDramaIn 1957, this touching story centers on James Whale, a celebrated filmmaker famous for iconic horror movies like "Frankenstein," "Bride of Frankenstein," and "The Invisible Man." Now retired and living quietly, Whale…6.97.317+
The Prime Minister1941 • 94 minThis is a biopic about Benjamin Disraeli, charting his journey from a flamboyant young writer to becoming Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and a close advisor to Queen Victoria.6.05.9
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Becoming Jane2007 • 120 min • Budget $16M • Box office $39MRomance, DramaFacing financial hardship, young Jane Austen is expected by her parents to marry Lady Gresham's wealthy nephew. However, Jane realizes this marriage would stifle her spirit and artistic identity. She develops a…7.37.06+
Battle Royale2000 • 113 min • Budget $4M • Box office $30MDrama, Thriller, ActionIn a dystopian future, the Japanese government enacts the controversial "Battle Royale" law. A group of ninth-grade students are selected and compelled to fight to the death by their own classmates.7.37.5
Good Night, and Good Luck.2005 • 92 min • Budget $7M • Box office $54MDrama, HistoryThis is the story of journalist Edward R. Murrow and his courageous opposition to Senator Joseph McCarthy's intense anti-communist investigations during the early 1950s.7.17.46+
Pirates of Silicon Valley1999 • 97 minDrama, TV MovieThis film explores the remarkable story of two young innovators who transformed the tech industry and helped shape today's world. It follows their journey from college students facing many obstacles as they…7.07.2
The Zone of Interest2023 • 105 min • Budget $15M • Box office $52MDrama, History, WarRudolf Höss, the commandant of Auschwitz, and his wife Hedwig attempt to create an idyllic family life, complete with a house and garden, right next to the concentration camp.7.07.313+
Fairview Park2024 • 13 minIn Dublin, 1982, Declan Flynn battles to accept himself when he becomes the target of a gang who openly attack LGBTQ+ people. This film is based on a true story that is…0.07.7
Yankee Doodle Dandy1942 • 126 minDrama, MusicThis biographical film explores the life and career of George M. Cohan, a highly influential figure in American theatre. He made major contributions to music, writing, acting, dancing, and singing. The movie…7.07.6
Vaselinetjie2017 • 101 minAt eight years old, Vaselinetjie is removed by social services and placed in an orphanage. There, she encounters a challenging and often perilous environment populated by rebellious children and strict caregivers. It's…6.27.2
Father of the Milky Way Railroad2023 • 128 minKenji, the eldest son of a prosperous moneylender, Masajiro, rejects his family's business and develops a deep fascination with farming, jewelry, and religious pursuits.6.06.3
Il Divo2008 • 113 min • Budget $7M • Box office $11MDramaItaly, early 1990s. Giulio Andreotti, a powerful and enigmatic politician, has dominated Italian politics for decades. He has weathered countless crises—elections, terrorist attacks, personal tragedies, and damaging accusations. Now, however, former Mafia…7.67.2
The Bank Job2008 • 112 min • Budget $20M • Box office $64MThriller, Crime, DramaTerry, a car salesman trying to build a normal life and start a family, is approached by Martine, a striking model from his past. Martine knows Terry isn't who he seems and…6.87.217+
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
Amadeus1984 • 160 min • Budget $18M • Box office $90MHistory, Music, DramaThe film explores the complicated relationship between Antonio Salieri, a disciplined composer known for his precise work, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a wildly talented artist who lived a carefree life. As Mozart's…8.08.46+
Capote2005 • 114 min • Budget $7M • Box office $49MCrime, DramaThis film chronicles writer Truman Capote's ambitious project for The New Yorker: a groundbreaking, true-crime book titled "In Cold Blood."7.07.317+
Hotel Rwanda2004 • 122 min • Budget $17M • Box office $38MDrama, History, WarBased on true events, the film is set in Rwanda during the 1990s, a time when over a million Tutsis were murdered in a genocide largely ignored internationally. Hotel owner Paul Rusesabagina…7.78.113+
Dead Poets Society1989 • 129 min • Budget $16M • Box office $235MDramaThis new series offers young viewers more than just entertainment. It combines music, movement, and interactive learning to help children develop cognitively and improve their social skills. Featuring a friendly Bear and…8.38.16+
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+
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+
Schindler's List1993 • 195 min • Budget $22M • Box office $321MDrama, History, WarThis is the true story of Oskar Schindler, a businessman who saved over a thousand Jewish lives during World War II. He provided them work in his factory, effectively shielding them from…8.69.017+
Sissi1955 • 102 minComedy, Drama, RomanceIn the beautiful Bavarian countryside, Princess Elisabeth, or Sissi as she's known, travels to Austria with her mother and sister Néné. Néné is to marry Emperor Franz Joseph in a politically important…7.37.0
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
Monster2003 • 109 min • Budget $8M • Box office $58MCrime, DramaIn 1989, prostitute Aileen Wuornos forms a relationship with a young woman named Selby. Hoping to improve her life, Aileen's lack of education leads her back to working on the streets. After…7.27.317+
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile2019 • 111 minDrama, CrimeThis film tells the story of Ted Bundy's crimes, as seen through the eyes of Elizabeth Kloepfer, his long-term girlfriend. For years, she struggled to accept the reality of his actions.7.06.717+
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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+
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Truth & Treason2025 • 121 min • Budget $15M • Box office $6MHistory, Drama, ThrillerA young man faces a crisis of conscience when his duty to his country clashes with a dangerous deception. As the Gestapo tightens its grip, he must choose between upholding a false…8.07.113+
The Accused1988 • 111 minCrime, DramaA young woman's life is shattered after a brutal assault at a local bar. The traumatic event deeply affects her, and with the help of a compassionate prosecutor, she fights for justice…7.17.117+
Moulin Rouge1952 • 119 min • Budget $1MDramaIn 19th-century Paris, the young aristocrat Toulouse-Lautrec leaves his privileged life for the vibrant, unconventional world of Montmartre. Feeling like an outsider in high society, he finds connection among the diverse crowds…6.77.0
Farinelli1994 • 111 minHistory, Drama, MusicThe film explores the life of Farinelli, an Italian opera singer who became a celebrated castrato in 18th-century Europe. It portrays his career and personal life, revealing his musical talent and the…6.66.817+
A Night to Remember1958 • 123 min • Budget $1MDrama, Action, HistoryThis British drama depicts the sinking of the Titanic with a gripping focus on Second Officer Charles Lightoller. Despite repeated warnings about ice, Captain Edward John Smith maintains the ship's speed. When…7.77.9
Weightless2023 • 9 minOn a lonely beach in East Sussex, a 62-year-old woman confronts her personal struggles as she enters the sea.0.0—
Quiz Show1994 • 133 min • Budget $31M • Box office $24MHistory, DramaThe film follows Herbert Stempel, a popular game show contestant whose success is shattered by the arrival of Charles Van Doren on the popular quiz show 'Twenty-One.' With Van Doren leading the…7.37.513+
Public Enemies2009 • 140 min • Budget $100M • Box office $214MCrime, History, DramaDuring the Great Depression, bank robber John Dillinger gains popularity with many Americans struggling through hard times. However, he also becomes a major problem for J. Edgar Hoover and the new FBI.…6.76.917+
Midnight Express1978 • 121 min • Budget $2M • Box office $35MDrama, Crime"Midnight Express" tells the true story of Billy Hayes, an American student who gets caught smuggling drugs in Turkey. He's sentenced to a harsh prison term, and his only chance for freedom…7.57.517+
The Zodiac2005 • 92 min • Budget $1M • Box office $86KCrime, Drama, ThrillerIn the late 1960s, the San Francisco Bay Area is gripped by fear as the mysterious Zodiac killer stalks the city. Detectives race against time to identify and capture him before he…5.55.317+
Walking Tall2004 • 86 min • Budget $46M • Box office $57MAdventure, Drama, ActionA veteran returns to his hometown only to discover it's consumed by crime and corruption. He decides to take action and bring change.6.36.213+
Wilde1997 • 118 min • Budget $10M • Box office $2MDrama, HistoryThe film explores the life of Oscar Wilde, a brilliant writer who significantly shaped literature and society with his poetry, plays, and embrace of individuality. It follows Wilde as he struggles with…6.66.917+
The Mission1986 • 125 min • Budget $24M • Box office $17MAdventure, Drama, ActionSet in colonial South America, the story follows a Spanish Jesuit on a difficult journey into the wilderness to start a mission and convert the local Indigenous people. He meets a slave…7.47.46+
Midway1976 • 132 min • Budget $4M • Box office $100MAction, Drama, HistoryThe film depicts the crucial Battle of Midway, a pivotal naval engagement between the United States and Japan during World War II. Against the backdrop of a worldwide conflict, it explores the…6.66.86+
Indigo Blue2025 • 9 minA desperate couple risks everything to secure life-saving surgery for their sick daughter.0.0—
Guest from Heaven2003 • 95 minThis is the story of Andrew Samuel, who grew up in Beni Suef, Egypt, at the end of the 19th century. He lost his sight at age three and was sent to…8.0—
The Devil's Violinist2013 • 122 min • Box office $766KDramaThis is the story of Niccolò Paganini, an Italian violinist and composer who achieved widespread fame as a virtuoso in the early 1800s.6.66.017+
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Marie Curie2016 • 95 minDrama, HistoryThis is the story of Marie Curie during her most eventful five years. From 1905, when she and Pierre Curie travel to Stockholm to receive the Nobel Prize for their discovery of…5.15.6
Past Life2016 • 110 minTwo Israeli sisters uncover a disturbing truth about their father's past in Poland during World War II.7.06.5
They Shot the Piano Player2023 • 104 min • Box office $336KAnimation, Drama, HistoryIn New York City, 2010, music journalist Jeff Harris begins investigating the disappearance of Francisco Tenório Júnior, a promising young Brazilian samba-jazz pianist. Júnior vanished in Buenos Aires on March 18, 1976,…6.46.713+
Dream2023 • 127 min • Box office $3MComedy, DramaA dedicated group of homeless men train for a worldwide competition, facing challenges from a demanding coach.7.0—14+
Budhia Singh: Born to Run2016 • 112 min"Budhia Singh – Born To Run" is an Indian biographical sports film directed by Soumendra Padhi. It tells the story of Budhia Singh, who at the age of five became known for…6.37.5
The Journey Is the Destination2016 • 119 minDramaThis is the true story of Dan Eldon, a photojournalist, artist, and activist. He left a comfortable life in London to capture the struggles, sorrows, and resilience of people living in a…6.46.417+
Birth of the Dragon2017 • 103 min • Budget $31M • Box office $7MAction, DramaThis film follows Bruce Lee's rise to fame in San Francisco's Chinatown, focusing on the events after his famous fight with Wong Jack Man. It's a story about a man who became…5.85.713+
Devil's Bride2016 • 108 min • Budget $3MDrama, HistoryIn a 17th-century village on the Åland Islands, Finland, sixteen-year-old Anna lives under the shadow of accusations against women accused of witchcraft. The story is inspired by the historical witch hunts that…5.96.017+
Valiant Hearts2022 • 92 minAugust 1942, World War II. Six Jewish children attempt to evade the Nazis. They find refuge in Chambord Castle, a location also sheltering art from the Louvre. Simultaneously, the Nazis search for…5.15.2
Incident by a Bank2010 • 12 minAction, Comedy, Crime*Incident by a Bank* is a detailed account of a failed bank robbery, presented as a single, meticulously choreographed take involving over 90 people. The film recreates a real event that occurred…6.66.9
