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The Elementary Particles2006 • 105 min • Budget $6MDrama, RomanceAtomised (also known as The Elementary Particles) explores the complex relationship between Michael and Bruno, two half-brothers with troubled sexual lives. Their childhood was chaotic, shaped by a mother preoccupied with her…6.16.5
All Quiet on the Western Front1930 • 133 min • Budget $1M • Box office $3MDrama, WarThe film follows a close group of young people who enlist in the German Army at the start of World War I, motivated by idealism and a sense of obligation. They experience…7.78.1
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Oliver Twist2005 • 130 min • Budget $50M • Box office $42MCrime, Drama, FamilyOrphan Oliver Twist asks for more food in the workhouse and is punished by being sold as an apprentice. He runs away and finds himself among street children led by the criminal…6.76.813+
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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+
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My Life as a Dog1985 • 102 min • Box office $8MDrama, ComedySet in 1950s Sweden, this film follows a young boy who begins to notice the difference between his comfortable life and the lives of others. His view changes when he visits his…7.27.6
Reverse the Curse2024 • 105 minComedy, DramaTed, a directionless thirty-something, moves back in with his father Marty after he's diagnosed with a terminal illness. Marty's health deteriorates with every Boston Red Sox loss. To keep his father hopeful…5.66.2
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+
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+
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+
Rebecca1940 • 130 min • Budget $1M • Box office $7MMystery, Romance, ThrillerA young woman marries the enigmatic widower Max De Winter and finds herself haunted by the memory of his deceased first wife, Rebecca. Rebecca's death was never explained, and her presence seems…7.98.0
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+
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+
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
Sabotage1937 • 77 minDrama, Thriller, CrimeIn a peaceful London suburb, Karl Anton Verloc and his wife run a small cinema and appear to be living happily. But a hidden secret threatens to change everything. His wife doesn't…6.77.0
