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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+
Tiptoes2002 • 90 minDrama, RomanceA man struggles with the decision of whether to reveal to his fiancée that his entire family – parents, uncle, and brother – are dwarfs.3.84.217+
The Holy Mountain1973 • 113 min • Budget $750K • Box office $96KDramaThis surreal and thought-provoking film centers on The Alchemist, who gathers a diverse group of people representing the planets of our solar system. He doesn't aim to unite them, but to remove…7.57.717+
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl2008 • 101 min • Budget $10M • Box office $17MFamily, Comedy, DramaWhen the Great Depression impacts their lives, nine-year-old Kit Kittredge's father loses his business and departs in search of work. Abigail Breslin stars as Kit in the first theatrical movie based on…6.56.50+
Eternity2025 • 114 min • Budget $12M • Box office $32MRomance, Comedy, DramaIn the afterlife, souls get one week to choose their eternal destination. Joan is caught in a heartbreaking dilemma: she must decide between the husband she shared a life with and a…7.16.913+
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil1997 • 155 min • Budget $35M • Box office $25MMystery, Crime, DramaA city journalist travels to a small town for what seems like a normal story. But he gets caught up in a shocking murder trial involving a wealthy local man he's grown…6.46.617+
I Love You Phillip Morris2010 • 98 min • Budget $13M • Box office $20MComedy, Crime, DramaSteven Russell lives a normal life as a church organist, happily married, and a police officer. His world changes after a serious car accident, revealing he is gay and decides to embrace…6.46.617+
Phenomenon1996 • 123 min • Budget $32M • Box office $152MDrama, Romance, Science FictionAn ordinary man's life changes when a strange beam of light falls from the sky. The event gives him incredible mental abilities and the power to move things with his mind. As…6.56.56+
Up Close & Personal1996 • 119 minTally Atwater wants to be a network news anchor. Driven by ambition and raw talent, she relies on a homemade demo tape to launch her career. Warren Justice, a seasoned and sharp…6.36.113+
I Have Sinned2023 • 4 minPablo admits to a crime to Anders, who is secretly pursuing something.6.07.5
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar1995 • 108 min • Box office $47MComedy, DramaThis comedy follows drag queens Vida Boheme and Noxeema Jackson in Manhattan as they compete in a regional contest and qualify for the National competition in Los Angeles. They unexpectedly decide to…7.46.913+
The Ice Harvest2005 • 88 min • Budget $16M • Box office $10MCrime, Comedy, DramaA lawyer with questionable ethics plans a Christmas Eve heist to defraud a local crime syndicate. However, his partner, who owns a strip club, seems to have alternative intentions for the stolen…5.96.217+
Set It Off1996 • 123 min • Budget $9M • Box office $41MCrime, Drama, ThrillerIn 1981, ITC Entertainment produced the television film *Revenge of the Mysterons from Mars*, assembled from footage of the 1967 series *Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons*. The film combines four original episodes:…7.26.917+
Great Expectations1998 • 111 minInspired by Charles Dickens' novel "Great Expectations," this story follows a young man's journey to adulthood and the profound impact three people have on his life. The film explores how unexpected encounters…6.66.817+
Thank You for Smoking2005 • 92 min • Budget $6M • Box office $24MComedy, DramaNick Naylor is a persuasive public relations expert working for a major tobacco company. He's determined to defend Americans' right to smoke, even at personal risk, while also being a positive influence…7.27.517+
Non-Fiction2018 • 107 minComedy, Drama, RomanceAlain, a successful Parisian publisher, is having trouble keeping up with the shift to digital publishing. He's deeply skeptical about the latest manuscript from Léonard, a writer known for his autobiographical works…5.46.417+
He Got Game1998 • 136 min • Budget $25M • Box office $21MDramaA gifted young basketball player unexpectedly faces the criminal justice system, a situation hidden from his devoted father. As legal proceedings progress, the potential impact on the son’s future becomes clear. Driven…6.86.917+
The Bone Collector1999 • 118 min • Budget $73M • Box office $151MCrime, Thriller, DramaNew NYPD detective Amelia Donaghy is assigned to work with Lincoln Rhyme, a former top homicide investigator now using a wheelchair after a spinal injury. They team up to hunt 'The Bone…6.86.717+
The Marrying Man1991 • 116 min • Budget $26M • Box office $12MAction, Comedy, RomanceCharley Pearl, a wealthy young man about to marry Adele, the daughter of a Hollywood mogul, experiences a sudden shift in his carefree life during his bachelor party in Las Vegas. He…5.65.817+
Amateur1994 • 105 minCrime, Comedy, DramaAt dawn, a man wakes up injured in a strange alley, with no memory of who he is. He sets out to discover his past, and finds an unexpected connection with a…6.16.717+
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The Bad Sleep Well1960 • 150 minCrime, Drama, ThrillerThis adaptation of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" follows Kôichi Nishi as he climbs the corporate ladder in Japan. He marries Iwabuchi, the crippled daughter of the vice president, at a grand wedding where the…7.77.9
White Man's Burden1995 • 89 min • Budget $7M • Box office $9MDramaIn a world where societal roles are reversed, this film examines prejudice, class, and revenge. Louis Pinnock, a white man working at a chocolate factory, tries to support his family. He's wrongly…5.15.317+
Waiting to Exhale1995 • 127 min • Budget $16M • Box office $81MComedy, Drama, RomanceThis film follows four women – Vannah, Bernie, Glo, and Robin – as they navigate the challenges of love and friendship after experiencing heartbreak and disappointment. United by past betrayals, they create…6.26.117+
Ad Vitam2025 • 97 minThriller, Drama, CrimeA former top agent is forced back into a dangerous world when his home is attacked while he and his pregnant wife are inside. The attack plunges him into a deadly chase…6.25.917+
The Devils1971 • 114 min • Budget $2M • Box office $11MDrama, History, HorrorThis film is set in 17th-century France and follows Father Urbain Grandier as he clashes with Cardinal Richelieu, who aims to control the town of Loudun. The story intensifies when Sister Jeanne…7.57.717+
Crisis1946 • 93 minDrama, RomanceA piano teacher in a peaceful Swedish village and her adopted daughter find their lives changed when the daughter's birth mother suddenly appears. The arrival stirs up complicated feelings and tests the…6.46.4
A Woman Under the Influence1974 • 155 min • Budget $1M • Box office $12MDrama, RomanceMabel Longhetti struggles with her mental health in Los Angeles, facing increasing instability amidst the demands of marriage and motherhood. Concerned for her well-being and the safety of their children, her husband…7.88.017+
Breakfast at Tiffany's1961 • 115 min • Budget $2M • Box office $9MComedy, Romance, DramaHolly Golightly is a charming and unconventional socialite in 1960s New York City, dreaming of marrying a wealthy Brazilian millionaire. Her carefully built world changes when she meets Paul Varjak, a young…7.67.5
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+
Natural Born Killers1994 • 118 min • Budget $34M • Box office $50MCrime, Thriller, DramaThis film explores the lives of two people haunted by difficult childhoods. Their unexpected romance deepens into a dangerous partnership. The story examines how society's interest in violence can elevate these troubled…7.17.217+
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof1958 • 108 min • Budget $3M • Box office $17MDramaThis drama centers on a former football player grappling with his sexuality after the mysterious death of a friend. Haunted by alcoholism and regret, he lives a detached life until his father…7.67.9
The King of Comedy1982 • 109 min • Budget $19M • Box office $2MDrama, ComedyThis dark comedy tells the story of Rupert Pupkin, an ambitious comedian determined to achieve stardom. He becomes fixated on a successful talk-show host who craves a quiet life. Driven by his…7.87.86+
Casablanca1943 • 103 min • Budget $878K • Box office $10MDrama, RomanceIn Casablanca, Morocco, winter 1941, an American expatriate lives a detached life. His past is connected to a woman who unexpectedly reappears. Their reunion stirs up old feelings and creates unexpected problems,…8.18.56+
The Celebration1998 • 105 min • Budget $1MDramaA seemingly perfect family celebrates their successful father's milestone birthday with an extravagant party. But amidst the celebration, the eldest son reveals a surprising secret that disrupts the festivities. The family's carefully…7.78.017+
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+
Miller's Crossing1990 • 115 min • Budget $14M • Box office $5MDrama, Thriller, CrimeIn 1929, two powerful men clash over a woman, threatening their political partnership. The city's fate has long rested on their alliance – the boss and his advisor have shaped its politics…7.57.717+
12 Angry Men1957 • 97 min • Budget $397K • Box office $4MDramaA young Spanish-American man is on trial for his father's murder. The prosecution and defense present a seemingly clear case, but the jury's deliberations reveal a deeper story. The jurors, each carrying…8.69.0
Romeo + Juliet1996 • 120 min • Budget $14M • Box office $147MDrama, RomanceBaz Luhrmann reimagines William Shakespeare's classic story, setting the age-old feud between the Montagues and Capulets in the vibrant, modern suburb of Verona Beach. There, Romeo and Juliet fall in love, facing…6.86.713+
Pi1998 • 84 min • Budget $60K • Box office $3MMystery, Drama, ThrillerA brilliant mathematician discovers hidden patterns in the universe, giving him an uncanny ability to predict the future. Driven by a desire to understand reality, he immerses himself in the world of…7.17.317+
The Seventh Seal1957 • 96 min • Budget $150K • Box office $311KFantasy, DramaIn 14th century Sweden, during the Black Death, Antonius Block – a knight returning from the Crusades – struggles with life and questions his faith. Witnessing widespread suffering and the apparent absence…8.28.1
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+
Dirty Dancing1987 • 100 min • Budget $6M • Box office $214MDrama, Music, RomanceSet in the picturesque Catskills, the film centers on 17-year-old Frances "Baby" Houseman and her family's typical summer vacation. Her routine changes when Baby is captivated by a dance performance at a…7.37.113+
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+
Breaking the Waves1996 • 159 min • Budget $7M • Box office $23MDrama, RomanceIn a quiet Scottish village, a woman's predictable life changes when her husband proposes a risky plan. He is paralyzed and feels isolated, so he convinces his wife to have an affair,…7.57.817+
Platoon1986 • 120 min • Budget $6M • Box office $138MDrama, War, ActionChris Taylor, a young and inexperienced man, enters the Vietnam War and experiences the disruption of his life as he begins his military service. The film follows his transformation from an idealistic…7.78.017+
Good Morning, Vietnam1987 • 121 min • Budget $13M • Box office $123MComedy, Drama, WarA skilled DJ is sent to Vietnam to work for Armed Forces Radio. He quickly wins over the troops with his unique humor, boosting their spirits during wartime. But his superiors dislike…7.37.317+
JFK1991 • 189 min • Budget $40M • Box office $205MDrama, Thriller, HistoryThis drama tells the story of New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison and his determined effort to find the truth about President John F. Kennedy's assassination. The film unfolds during a time…7.68.017+
M1931 • 109 min • Box office $35KDrama, Thriller, CrimeSet in 1930s Berlin, this intense German thriller follows the city's descent into fear as a serial killer targets children. Hans Beckert, chillingly portrayed, begins a violent series of attacks, prompting the…8.18.3
Close Encounters of the Third Kind1977 • 137 min • Budget $20M • Box office $306MScience Fiction, DramaA lineman's workday takes a turn when he witnesses UFOs. He feels an odd compulsion to travel to a remote wilderness area, where he discovers something extraordinary is about to happen. The…7.47.66+
Columbo1985 • 154 min • Budget $15M • Box office $146MDrama, History"The Painter of Life" is a powerful drama about Celie, an African-American woman living in a deeply prejudiced South. The film follows her forty-year journey as she endures abuse from her father…7.77.713+
