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Citizen Kane1941 • 119 min • Budget $839K • Box office $23MMystery, DramaThis drama chronicles the complicated life of Charles Foster Kane, a powerful newspaper publisher whose early years were deeply affected by a major loss. As a child, he's separated from his mother…8.08.26+
Metropolis1927 • 148 min • Budget $5M • Box office $1MDrama, Science FictionThe city of tomorrow is sharply divided: one side thrives in wealth, the other lives in poverty. Our main character comes from a family that has long influenced this city’s history, but…8.18.2
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Midnight Cowboy1969 • 113 min • Budget $3M • Box office $44MDramaJoe Buck, a young Texan, moves to New York City hoping to make money by seducing wealthy women. He quickly finds his ambitions are met with difficulties and setbacks. He meets Enrico…7.57.817+
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Frankenstein1931 • 70 min • Budget $291K • Box office $12MDrama, Horror, Science FictionDriven by ambition, Henry Frankenstein conducts a disturbing experiment to create life. He assembles a human creature from body parts, seeking to defy death. But his undertaking turns into a terrifying nightmare…7.57.7
the SCRIPT2025 • 7 min • Budget $100ComedyFacing a deadline with only nine hours remaining, a writer battling a severe case of writer's block desperately searches for the spark of inspiration before time runs out.8.08.3—
Doctor Dolittle1998 • 85 min • Budget $71M • Box office $294MComedy, Family, FantasyThis drama series follows young lawyers working at a Boston law firm, guided by their boss, Bobby Donnell. The show explores the moral challenges and tough decisions these lawyers encounter as they…5.75.513+
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Ben-Hur1959 • 212 min • Budget $15M • Box office $164MHistory, Drama, AdventureAround 25 AD in ancient Judea, Judah Ben-Hur is caught between his Jewish identity and the powerful Roman Empire. As tensions escalate, he faces deceit and betrayal while trying to stay true…7.98.10+
Contact1997 • 150 min • Budget $90M • Box office $171MDrama, Science Fiction, MysteryA dedicated radio astronomer detects the first confirmed extraterrestrial radio signal, changing everything for humanity. As nations race to understand the message and its possible meaning, the astronomer faces difficult choices. She…7.47.56+
The Bridges of Madison County1995 • 135 min • Budget $24M • Box office $182MDrama, Romance"The West Wing" provides a close look at the inner workings of the White House, following a fictional presidential administration. The show features a memorable group of characters and explores the world…7.77.613+
Finding Forrester2000 • 136 min • Budget $43M • Box office $80MDrama, HistoryGus Van Sant's film follows Jamal, a young African American man navigating life on the streets of the Bronx as he begins to recognize his abilities. He unexpectedly meets Forrester, an older…7.17.313+
Murder She Said1961 • 87 minComedy, Crime, DramaMiss Marple, known for her keen observation, witnesses a possible murder inside a train compartment while watching from a station window. Local police find no evidence of a crime, but Miss Marple…7.37.3
Murder at the Gallop1963 • 81 minComedy, Crime, DramaWhen wealthy Mr. Enderby appears to die of a heart attack, Miss Marple and Mr. Stringer suspect something more. Dismissed by the local police, they independently investigate. As they piece together clues,…7.07.2
Faces1968 • 130 min • Budget $275KDramaRichard and Maria, a suburban couple, find their relationship growing stale. When Richard abruptly leaves Maria for a younger woman, they are both forced to confront their desires and anxieties. As Richard…7.17.417+
Murder Most Foul1964 • 90 minComedy, Crime, DramaMiss Marple investigates a murder case everyone believes is closed. She doesn't trust the court's verdict and begins her own investigation. As she looks into the details, she uncovers a complicated network…7.07.1
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+
Remain In Twilight2021 • 96 minSix friends, who were close in high school, reunite after five years for a wedding. The group consists of Kazuki Yoshio, Tetsuya Akashi, Taku Sogawa, Taisei Tajima, Yusaku Mizushima, and Kinichi Fujita.…7.46.0
Battlefield Earth2000 • 119 minIn the year 3000, humanity is struggling against the Psychlos, a ruthless alien race driven by endless greed. Led by the formidable Terl, the Psychlos are systematically draining Earth of its resources…3.32.513+
The Thing from Another World1951 • 87 minDrama, Horror, Science FictionAt a remote Arctic research station, scientists and military personnel work together to explore secrets hidden under the ice. Their mission turns deadly when they encounter a malevolent alien life form that…6.77.0
Matilda1996 • 98 min • Budget $36M • Box office $33MComedy, Family, FantasyMatilda Wormwood, a remarkably intelligent and imaginative girl, feels overlooked by her parents. Her father, Harry, is clumsy and insensitive, while her mother, Zinnia, is preoccupied with herself, and they don't understand…7.27.06+
Lord of the Flies1990 • 91 min • Box office $13MAdventure, Drama, ThrillerTwenty-five high school boys experience a terrifying ordeal when their plane crashes on a remote tropical island. Cut off from civilization, they must struggle to survive, building shelter, finding food, and protecting…6.36.417+
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+
U-Carmen eKhayelitsha2005 • 122 minU-CARMEN is a film adaptation of Georges Bizet's 19th-century opera, shot on location in a contemporary South African township. The vibrant atmosphere of township life provides a visually compelling backdrop for the…6.06.5
Eye of the Needle1981 • 108 min • Box office $18MDrama, ThrillerIn 1944, during World War II, a suspenseful story unfolds across the British Isles. Henry Faber, known as the Needle for his skill at avoiding capture, possesses vital information about the upcoming…6.67.117+
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+
I Love Trouble1994 • 123 min • Budget $45M • Box office $61MRomance, ComedyIn Chicago, journalists Sabrina Peterson and Peter Brackett are rivals vying for the best stories. Their competition shifts when a train wreck sparks their interest. They reluctantly team up to investigate a…5.55.46+
Tin Men1987 • 112 minComedy, DramaBaltimore, 1963. A minor car accident ignites a fierce rivalry between two aluminum siding salesmen. This escalating conflict plunges them into a darkly comedic world of cutthroat suburban sales. Determined to one-up…6.36.617+
Heaven's Gate1980 • 218 min • Budget $44M • Box office $3MDrama, WesternIn Jackson County, Wyoming, Sheriff James Averill, a Harvard graduate, navigates a growing conflict between poor immigrants and wealthy cattle ranchers. The ranchers, supported by powerful families, hire mercenaries like Nathan Champion…6.76.717+
The Fox and the Hound1981 • 82 min • Budget $12M • Box office $29MAdventure, Animation, DramaTod, a young fox, befriends Copper, an energetic hound puppy, and finds a home with a loving farm family. Their playful friendship brings joy to everyone around them. But their carefree days…7.17.20+
Oliver Twist1948 • 121 min • Budget $375K • Box office $400KDrama, Adventure, CrimeIn Victorian London's slums, young Oliver Twist challenges his harsh life. After leaving a poorhouse, he becomes a servant to the stern Mr. Bumble. He meets the streetwise Artful Dodger, who introduces…7.67.8
The Catcher On The Shore2010 • 84 minThis drama follows a young boy's journey to adulthood, set against the traditions of Okinawan food culture. Directed by Ryugo Nakamura, who was only fourteen when he made this film, it explores…6.06.5
The Vourdalak2023 • 91 minLost in a dangerous forest while on a diplomatic mission for the King of France, the Marquis d’Urfé seeks shelter with an unusual family.6.46.4
The Nan Movie2022 • 95 minCatherine Tate returns as the beloved Nan in a road trip adventure. She journeys from London to Ireland with her grandson Jamie, hoping to reconcile with her estranged sister Nell. Their journey…5.64.8
Reagan2024 • 141 min • Budget $25M • Box office $30MHistory, DramaA former KGB agent recounts his life, which becomes intertwined with Ronald Reagan's from the moment Reagan gains international attention as an actor in Hollywood. The story follows Reagan's journey to becoming…6.36.213+
Burn All My Letters2022 • 120 minThe film follows Karin Stolpe's complicated relationship with her husband, Sven, and her intense love affair with Olof Lagercrantz, beginning in the 1930s. Over 70 years, it explores how passion, jealousy, and…5.06.1
The Best of Enemies2019 • 133 min • Budget $10MDrama, HistoryThe film explores the unexpected connection between Ann Atwater, a passionate civil rights advocate, and C.P. Ellis, a Ku Klux Klan leader who reluctantly agrees to co-chair a community meeting. Their paths…7.47.313+
