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Ariel1988 • 73 minComedy, Drama, RomanceAfter his father's suicide and the closure of the mine where he worked, a Finnish man travels to the city in search of employment.
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The Night of the Hunter1955 • 93 min • Budget $795KCrime, Drama, ThrillerDuring the Great Depression in rural West Virginia, an unsettling story develops when a mysterious preacher becomes obsessed with two resilient children who know about a hidden fortune. The preacher, a seemingly…7.97.9
His Girl Friday1940 • 92 minComedy, RomanceWalter Burns is a sharp and driven investigative newspaper publisher who wants to win back his ex-wife, Susan, a talented reporter. Though their relationship is complicated, Walter knows Susan craves big stories,…7.47.8
The Consequence1977 • 100 minThomas, whose father is the prison warden, develops feelings for Martin, an inmate. Following Martin's release, they attempt to start a life together, but face relentless opposition from everyone around them.6.27.2
Talk to Me2007 • 118 min • Box office $4MDramaThis is the story of Ralph "Petey" Greene, a former convict who rose to prominence as a popular radio talk show host and community activist in Washington D.C. during the 1960s.6.87.317+
Avenger of the Seven Seas1962 • 90 minIn 1790, greedy British Naval Commander Redway will do anything for money. His first officer, David Robinson, begins to doubt Redway's loyalty after Redway murders his father and captures his brother. To…6.55.6
THX 11381971 • 86 min • Budget $777K • Box office $2MScience Fiction, DramaKwai Chang Caine, a Shaolin monk living peacefully in Northern California, has his world destroyed when an evil priest razes his temple. Believing the other to be dead, Caine and his son…6.46.6
Lost Highway1997 • 134 min • Budget $15M • Box office $3MDrama, Thriller, MysteryA troubled jazz musician is drawn into a dangerous world of crime and mystery. He faces murder, deceit, and unsettling questions about reality when he encounters people who look just like him.…7.57.617+
La Strada1954 • 115 minDramaSet in a traveling Italian circus, the story follows Gelsomina, a sheltered young woman whose life changes when she is acquired by the gruff strongman Zampanò to be his wife and performance…7.98.0
The Man with the Golden Arm1955 • 119 min • Budget $1M • Box office $4MDrama, CrimeThe film follows a young man battling addiction as he's compelled to face his true self to overcome his dependence. This unflinching story explores the difficult realities of drug abuse, offering a…7.17.3
The Experiment2001 • 120 min • Box office $13MDrama, ThrillerTwenty volunteers sign up for a university experiment offering good pay. The study involves simulating aggressive behavior within an artificial prison setting. A journalist suspects a deeper story and infiltrates the group.…7.47.717+
Brute1997 • 102 minDrama, CrimeA British criminal is unexpectedly sent to a Romanian orphanage as punishment. Surrounded by vulnerable children and adjusting to a strict environment, he uncovers hidden secrets within the institution. While facing these…5.76.4
Johnny Handsome1989 • 94 min • Budget $20M • Box office $7MCrime, Drama, ThrillerThis drama tells the story of a man whose life has been shaped by hardship from the start. Born with facial disfigurement, he found direction in a life of crime under the…6.36.117+
Für den unbekannten Hund2007 • 107 minBastian, a young concrete worker, accidentally kills a homeless man. The police rule it an accident, and the death goes unnoticed for now.3.46.0
Dark Blue Almost Black2006 • 105 minDrama, RomanceJorge's aspirations are disrupted when his father suffers a stroke. For seven years, he cares for his father while working as a janitor and studying business part-time. Natalia, his childhood crush, returns…6.87.1
Veer-Zaara2004 • 192 min • Budget $7M • Box office $29MDrama, RomanceIndian Air Force pilot Squadron Leader Veer Pratap Singh saves Zaara, a woman from Pakistan, after a bus accident, and the two form a deep connection.7.47.8
Gridiron Gang2006 • 125 min • Budget $30M • Box office $41MCrime, DramaAt a juvenile detention center, a group of teenagers find a boost in confidence through playing football, guided by their counselor. This is based on a true story.7.06.913+
Cry-Baby1990 • 85 min • Budget $11M • Box office $8MComedy, RomanceThe story follows a quiet, well-behaved young girl who is expected to follow her society's traditions. She is unexpectedly drawn to a rebellious young man who rejects all social rules. Their unlikely…6.56.513+
Cardinals2017 • 84 minYears after serving time for a drunk driving accident that killed her neighbor, Valerie returns home hoping for a fresh start. Her plans are disrupted when the victim's son appears, making it…5.85.617+
Truth or Consequences, N.M.1997 • 106 min • Box office $134KAction, Crime, DramaRaymond Lembecke has just finished his prison sentence for a crime he didn't commit, taking the blame for his mob boss Tony Vago. Expecting thanks from Vago, Lembecke is instead offered a…6.16.317+
Bloody Mama1970 • 90 minCrime, DramaKate "Ma" Barker's difficult childhood made her desperate to be in charge. She dominates her adult sons, molding them into reflections of her own painful history. Herman, Fred, and Lloyd are all…5.55.717+
The Chase1966 • 135 min • Box office $2MCrime, DramaA convict named Bubber Reeves escapes from the local prison, sparking a chain of events that deeply affect the people of a small Southern town. The film explores themes of guilt, redemption,…7.17.1
Furious Love2010 • 95 minFurious Love, a sequel to Finger of God, follows a man's exploration of the world's most challenging spiritual situations to explore the extent of God's love. The film shows his encounters with…6.87.7
Caged1950 • 96 minCrime, DramaA 19-year-old girl's mistake leads to her imprisonment in a high-security women's prison, where she faces a brutal and psychologically challenging environment. Navigating the prison's complex social dynamics, she confronts the harsh…7.17.6
Le Trou1960 • 132 min • Box office $33KDrama, Thriller, CrimeFour inmates, bound by a fragile truce, devise a daring escape from their maximum-security prison cell. Their plans are complicated by the arrival of Claude Gaspard, a volatile newcomer who ultimately joins…8.28.5
The Stranger1967 • 104 minDramaMeursault, the film’s protagonist, feels deeply disconnected from society. He struggles to connect with others, battling inner turmoil that often leads him astray. This disconnection erupts violently when he commits a murder.…6.77.1
Mrs. Soffel1984 • 112 min • Budget $11M • Box office $4MDrama, RomanceIn Pittsburgh, Kate Soffel, a mother of four, lives a life with her husband, who is a prison warden. Her predictable life changes when she meets Ed Biddle, a man on death…6.06.113+
The Valachi Papers1972 • 125 minCrime, DramaIn the dangerous world of organized crime, Joe Valachi becomes a target of powerful mob boss Don Vito Genovese while imprisoned. With a price on his head, Valachi must survive the brutal…6.56.46+
Born Innocent1976 • 98 minDrama, TV MovieThis drama follows a young woman escaping a difficult home life. After being placed in the state system and a girls' remand center, she confronts the harsh realities of uncaring bureaucracy, physical…6.36.2
I'll Be Seeing You1944 • 85 minRomance, Drama'Mary's Christmas Furlough' is a story about love, forgiveness, and finding a second chance, set during the holidays. Mary Marshall, a young woman in prison for an accident, gets temporary release to…6.97.1
After the Last Round2009 • 88 minBoxing uniquely showcases the dramatic displays of human struggle, strength, and violence. This documentary offers an inside look at the sport, revealing its profound impact on the fighters and their families.0.08.0
signs2014 • 18 minBenning's *Signs* continues his exploration of the visual power of language, presenting a series of silent photographs. The images depict numerous cardboard signs, each pleading for basic necessities like money, food, and…0.0—
A Short Film About Killing1988 • 85 minCrime, DramaJacek unexpectedly hires Waldemar for a taxi ride, but the journey quickly turns unsettling. Jacek directs Waldemar off the main roads and towards a remote location. A growing sense of dread builds…7.67.9
Hothead1979 • 89 minComedy, DramaFrançois, a former football player who was often ridiculed by his teammates, unexpectedly becomes a hero after scoring the game-winning goal in a crucial match. Unprepared for the sudden fame, François initially…7.17.2
Stakeout1987 • 116 min • Budget $14M • Box office $65MAction, Comedy, RomanceTwo detectives investigate an escaped convict, and their search brings them to the convict's former girlfriend. One of the detectives becomes drawn to her, creating tension within the team and challenging their…6.56.717+
Eighty-Six2012 • 12 minIn a bleak future, the lives of two dogs intertwine. One is predominantly canine, with a significant wolf heritage (86%), while the other carries a substantial amount of wolf ancestry (50%).6.0—
Inferno1999 • 95 min • Budget $15MAction, Drama, RomanceGrief-stricken after his best friend Johnny's death, Eddie Lomax arrives in a remote desert town steeped in memories of Johnny. He is then violently attacked, and his motorcycle – a treasured possession…6.15.217+
A Better Tomorrow1986 • 95 min • Box office $4MAction, Crime, DramaA man with a history in organized crime tries to reconnect with his brother, a dedicated police officer who has long given up on him. He’s determined to make amends, but his…7.47.4
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+
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+
Bandits1997 • 110 minDrama, MusicFour resourceful female convicts form a prison band as a creative outlet and a way to escape. They get a chance to perform at a police ball, and they use this opportunity…5.96.417+
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+
Already Dead2007 • 93 minAction, Crime, DramaThomas Archer's life is shattered after a brutal attack leaves him devastated. Offered a chance for physical revenge against the attacker, he finds the reality of his choices far more complicated than…5.65.617+
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!1990 • 102 min • Box office $3MComedy, Romance, DramaRecently released from a mental institution, Ricky’s life becomes complicated when he reconnects with Marina, a successful actress and his former lover. He unexpectedly kidnaps her, holding her captive at his home.…6.87.018+
Dead Man Walking1995 • 122 min • Budget $11M • Box office $39MDramaThis emotional drama tells the story of a man on death row, convicted of murdering a young couple. With his execution approaching, he seeks spiritual guidance and finds it in Sister Theresa,…7.37.517+
Pickpocket1959 • 75 minCrime, DramaDriven by a sudden impulse, Michel gets caught pickpocketing and arrested. Shortly after his release, his mother dies. Despite warnings from his friend Jacques and neighbor Jeanne, who has been a source…7.37.5
GoodFellas1990 • 145 min • Budget $25M • Box office $47MDrama, CrimeSet in Brooklyn, this true story follows Henry Hill, a young man of Irish and Sicilian heritage, as he gets involved with a local gang. He earns the trust of Jimmy Conway…8.58.717+
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 Cable Guy1996 • 96 min • Budget $47M • Box office $102MComedy, Drama, Thriller"Mission: Impossible" is a reboot of the American television series following a team of highly skilled American government agents, the Impossible Missions Force, as they carry out covert operations. The series continues…6.06.213+
Lock Up1989 • 115 min • Budget $24M • Box office $22MAction, Crime, DramaFrank Leone is about to be released from prison after serving time for a minor crime. But Warden Drumgoole takes over the prison just before his parole. Drumgoole's time at the facility…6.86.417+
The Real McCoy1993 • 100 min • Budget $24M • Box office $6MAction, Crime, DramaKaren McCoy is released from prison with the goal of starting a quiet new life. However, her past as a notorious bank robber continues to pursue her. She faces threats from a…5.75.513+
Cape Fear1991 • 128 min • Budget $35M • Box office $182MDrama, Crime, ThrillerSam Bowden is a successful corporate lawyer living a peaceful life in a small town, a world away from high-stakes city law. His past returns when Max Cady, a man Sam defended…7.37.317+
Kiss of the Spider Woman1985 • 120 min • Budget $1M • Box office $17MDramaIn a Latin American prison, two men from different worlds forge an unexpected friendship. Valentin, a journalist who won't compromise his ideals, faces brutal torture. His new cellmate, Molina, is a thoughtful…7.07.317+
