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Cromwell1970 • 140 min • Budget $8MDrama, History, WarAmidst political turmoil and oppressive policies, the story follows Oliver Cromwell, who is deeply dissatisfied with King Charles I's reign. Planning to leave England with his family for the New World, their…6.57.00+
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Queen Christina1934 • 99 min • Budget $1M • Box office $2MRomance, History, Drama"Ancient Discoveries," a History Channel series that began in December 2003, explores the possibility that many modern inventions have roots in ancient technologies. The show suggests some advancements may have been lost,…6.87.5
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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+
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+
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Wag the Dog1997 • 97 min • Budget $15M • Box office $64MComedy, Drama"Martial Law" is a crime drama series that aired on CBS from 1998 to 2000. Created by Carlton Cuse, it follows Sammo Law, a Chinese law enforcement officer with impressive martial arts…6.97.117+
Africain poids-moyens2005 • 18 minIn Brussels, Congolese boxer Samwa and his brother Nourou compete in the Afro-European Middleweight Championship final against the Belgian champion. Samwa trains rigorously under his brother’s strict guidance, facing difficult conditions. However,…6.06.5
Captain2018 • 144 minCaptain is a biopic about V P Sathyan, a legendary footballer who played for the national team. Despite his success, he suffered from a lack of recognition and depression, ultimately leading to…7.06.8
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Primary Colors1998 • 143 min • Budget $65M • Box office $52MDrama, ComedyThis film adaptation of a well-known novel offers a look at Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign, exploring ambition, loyalty, and the cost of power. The story focuses on Henry Burton, a promising…6.36.717+
Election1999 • 103 min • Budget $25M • Box office $14MComedy, DramaThis drama follows Tracy Flick, a high school student who appears destined to win the student election. Her path to victory is disrupted when Jim McAllister, a teacher with his own reasons,…6.97.217+
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