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Broken Embraces2009 • 127 min • Budget $18M • Box office $30MDrama, Romance, ThrillerBlind writer Harry Caine is forced to confront a painful memory from fourteen years ago. At that time, he was Mateo Blanco, and he was in the process of directing his final…7.17.217+
Untraceable2008 • 101 min • Budget $35M • Box office $52MThriller, Crime, MysteryFBI Special Agent Jennifer Marsh works in an elite cybercrime division. She believes she's encountered every kind of online threat, until a uniquely cruel criminal emerges. This tech expert broadcasts live video…6.26.217+
Twisted Devotion2025 • 70 minThriller, Drama, MusicR&B singer Skye Williams is trying to relaunch her career, but an admirer's intense devotion takes a dark turn. When Skye and her boyfriend disappear, she must struggle to escape before the…7.05.513+
A Complete Unknown2024 • 140 min • Budget $65M • Box office $138MDrama, MusicNew York, early 1960s. Amidst a lively music scene and significant social change, a mysterious 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and groundbreaking musical ability, poised to…7.17.317+
Never Back Down2008 • 113 min • Budget $20M • Box office $41MDrama, ActionGrief-stricken after his father's death, Jake is finding a fresh start at a new high school in Orlando. His progress is disrupted when Ryan, the leader of a secret MMA fight club,…6.86.613+
Torch Song Trilogy1988 • 120 min • Box office $4MComedy, Drama, RomanceIn 1971 New York City, Arnold lives as a gay man and drag performer. Exploring the city's underground, he meets a charming bisexual man. They journey together, grappling with societal pressures and…7.37.817+
Far North2008 • 89 min • Box office $92KDrama, Thriller, RomanceBorn in the Arctic, Saiva is immediately branded as cursed by a shaman, warned she will bring misfortune to those close to her. Banished from her people, she lives a nomadic life…6.06.117+
Ali2001 • 157 min • Budget $107M • Box office $87MDramaIn 1964, Cassius Clay, a confident and outspoken Olympic gold medalist, enters the boxing world. He challenges racial stereotypes with his self-assuredness and declares himself the best boxer ever. However, as he…6.86.717+
Alice1990 • 102 min • Box office $7MFantasy, Drama, RomanceAlice Tate is a wife and mother whose predictable life with her husband Richard is disrupted by a chance encounter with Joe, an intriguing saxophonist. As they connect, Alice begins to question…6.36.613+
Disturbia2007 • 105 min • Budget $20M • Box office $117MThriller, Drama, MysteryKale enjoys a life many teens would dream of: endless video games, internet surfing, junk food, and TV. He has total freedom at home, and a beautiful new neighbor named Ashley has…6.76.813+
The Lion King1994 • 89 min • Budget $45M • Box office $763MFamily, Animation, DramaThis film follows a young lion prince who is exiled after his father's death, orchestrated by his uncle. Years later, the prince returns to challenge the uncle's treachery and reclaim his throne.…8.38.50+
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World2003 • 138 min • Budget $150M • Box office $211MAdventure, Drama, WarFollowing a devastating attack by a French warship, a British Royal Navy captain launches a relentless chase across two oceans. He aims to capture or destroy the enemy vessel, but must balance…7.27.513+
Bringing Out the Dead1999 • 121 min • Budget $32M • Box office $16MDramaFrank Pierce, once known as "Father Frank" for his dedication to saving lives, is now tormented by the memories of those he couldn't save. He tries to avoid reminders of his failures…6.66.817+
The Page Turner2006 • 85 min • Box office $9MDrama, Music, ThrillerMélanie Prouvost, a talented pianist and the daughter of a butcher, takes the Conservatory entrance exam with her parents' support. Though expected to pass, she's disheartened by the jury president's dismissive behavior…6.57.0
Shooting Dogs2006 • 115 minDrama, HistoryA priest and a teacher, two Americans, are caught in the heart of the Rwandan genocide, forced to confront a difficult choice. Should they risk their lives to shelter refugees, or flee…7.57.617+
Conspiracy Theory1997 • 135 min • Budget $75M • Box office $137MAction, Drama, MysteryAn amateur detective obsessed with conspiracy theories suddenly finds himself caught in the very situation he's been predicting. His life spirals into paranoia as he tries to figure out which of his…6.66.717+
Alfie2004 • 106 min • Budget $60M • Box office $35MComedy, Drama, RomanceThis is the story of a man who lives for pleasure and avoids serious thought, but whose easy life is disrupted when he begins to doubt his own choices.5.86.217+
Sailor Moon the Movie2011 • 22 minBunny Thompson, an average teenager, is unexpectedly chosen to become the superhero Sailor Moon. Her mission: to protect the world from Queen Beryl of the Dark Kingdom, who intends to destroy Earth.…10.07.5
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+
Amadeus1984 • 160 min • Budget $18M • Box office $90MHistory, Music, DramaThe film explores the complicated relationship between Antonio Salieri, a disciplined composer known for his precise work, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a wildly talented artist who lived a carefree life. As Mozart's…8.08.46+
Strange Days1995 • 145 min • Budget $42M • Box office $17MCrime, Science Fiction, ThrillerLenny Nero, a former police officer, now works in the black market selling "implants"—recordings that let people experience other people's memories. Most are ordinary moments, but Lenny discovers an implant containing a…7.07.217+
The Apartment1960 • 125 min • Budget $3M • Box office $25MComedy, Drama, RomanceBud Baxter, an ambitious but unassuming worker at a top New York insurance firm, feels overlooked in his career. Frustrated by favoritism, he devises a plan: offering his apartment as a secret…8.28.3
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+
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+
Beyond Silence1996 • 109 minDrama, Music"Beyond Silence" is a moving German film about a young woman growing up in a family where deafness is the norm and music is deeply cherished. The story follows her as a…6.97.413+
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+
Inside Man2006 • 129 min • Budget $45M • Box office $186MCrime, Drama, ThrillerA heavily armed, masked gang storms a Manhattan bank, locking the doors and taking hostages. The detective assigned to resolve the situation is struggling with corruption charges he's currently facing.7.47.617+
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
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
Hotel Rwanda2004 • 122 min • Budget $17M • Box office $38MDrama, History, WarBased on true events, the film is set in Rwanda during the 1990s, a time when over a million Tutsis were murdered in a genocide largely ignored internationally. Hotel owner Paul Rusesabagina…7.78.113+
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
Network1976 • 122 min • Budget $3M • Box office $23MDramaA veteran news anchor, Howard Beale, is fired after 25 years on air due to his age. During his final broadcast, he declares he will commit suicide. Instead of being silenced, Beale's…7.88.017+
Showgirls1995 • 131 min • Budget $45M • Box office $20MDramaNomi Malone arrives in Las Vegas with talent and drive, seeking survival and success. She lands a job as an exotic dancer at a high-end nightclub, quickly attracting the attention of Cristal,…5.65.218+
The Killer1989 • 110 min • Box office $2MAction, Crime, DramaJeffrey is a highly skilled mob assassin who views his work as a sacred obligation. His latest assignment has devastating consequences when the nightclub singer Jennie loses her sight due to accidental…7.67.717+
After Hours1985 • 97 min • Budget $4M • Box office $10MComedy, Thriller, DramaPaul Hackett's routine office life in uptown Manhattan becomes stifling, so he seeks excitement downtown. A connection on a dating app leads to a spontaneous meeting with a stranger. The night takes…7.57.617+
Gloria1980 • 121 min • Box office $4MCrime, Drama, ThrillerIn a harsh part of New York City, a young boy is orphaned when his family is murdered by a powerful mob. A tough but determined neighbor, Gloria, reluctantly takes him under…6.97.16+
May2003 • 93 min • Budget $500K • Box office $264KDrama, Horror, ComedyA socially awkward veterinary assistant, who has a lazy eye and a need for everything to be perfect, spirals into a dark path after becoming infatuated with a boy known for his…6.66.617+
High School Musical2006 • 98 min • Budget $4M • Box office $3KComedy, Drama, FamilyA popular athlete and a bright academic student land parts in the school play, sparking a friendship that challenges the established social hierarchy at East High.6.55.70+
New Jack City1991 • 97 min • Budget $8M • Box office $47MThriller, Crime, DramaThis drama explores the lives of two men connected by their work but with very different perspectives: Nino, a powerful figure in the Cash Money Brothers, and Scotty, an undercover police officer…6.66.717+
Great Balls of Fire!1989 • 108 min • Budget $17M • Box office $13MDrama, History, MusicIn the 1950s music scene, Jerry Lee Lewis was a powerful and unconventional talent. Famous for his exceptional skill and captivating personality, Lewis’ life combined great success with public controversy. He often…6.36.313+
The Salton Sea2002 • 103 min • Budget $18M • Box office $1MCrime, Drama, MysteryFollowing his wife's death, a man seeking atonement finds himself in a reality where appearances are deceiving. He meets Jimmy "The Finn," a laid-back acquaintance, and becomes involved in helping his neighbor…6.67.017+
The Silence1963 • 95 minDrama, RomanceOn the brink of war in Europe, Ester, a woman grappling with a serious illness, her sister Anna, and Anna's son Johan find refuge in a nearly empty hotel. The three women…7.57.717+
Public Enemies2009 • 140 min • Budget $100M • Box office $214MCrime, History, DramaDuring the Great Depression, bank robber John Dillinger gains popularity with many Americans struggling through hard times. However, he also becomes a major problem for J. Edgar Hoover and the new FBI.…6.76.917+
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+
Cape Fear1962 • 105 min • Budget $35M • Box office $103MThriller, DramaThe film tells a suspenseful story of revenge and obsession. It follows Sam Bowden, an ordinary man who unknowingly provokes a dangerous conflict with Max Cady. After witnessing Cady brutally rape a…7.47.7
Blood Simple1985 • 97 min • Budget $1M • Box office $4MCrime, Drama, ThrillerIn a small Texas town, a bar owner discovers his wife is having an affair with an employee. Instead of confronting them, he devises a complex plan to have them killed. The…7.27.517+
Midway1976 • 132 min • Budget $4M • Box office $100MAction, Drama, HistoryThe film depicts the crucial Battle of Midway, a pivotal naval engagement between the United States and Japan during World War II. Against the backdrop of a worldwide conflict, it explores the…6.66.86+
Thief1981 • 123 min • Budget $5M • Box office $11MCrime, Thriller, DramaFrank is a skilled safecracker famous for pulling off major diamond robberies. After years in the criminal world, he wants to retire and start a normal life with a family, using his…7.27.417+
Hamburger Hill1987 • 110 min • Box office $13MWar, Action, DramaDuring the Vietnam War, Bravo Company of American soldiers confronts a brutal challenge at the battle of Hamburger Hill. The terrain's harshness earned the battle its name, with soldiers struggling amidst muddy…6.66.717+
Hair1979 • 121 min • Budget $11M • Box office $15MMusic, Drama, ComedyClaude leaves his peaceful life on an Oklahoma ranch to join the army in New York. On his journey, he meets a group of unconventional hippies. These free-spirited people share their views…7.37.56+
It Could Happen to You1994 • 101 min • Budget $20M • Box office $37MComedy, Drama, RomanceIn New York City, police officer Charlie Lang is known for his honesty and kindness. After dinner at his usual diner, Charlie realizes he doesn't have enough money for a tip for…6.76.46+
Wall Street1987 • 126 min • Budget $15M • Box office $43MCrime, DramaThis is a story about a young stockbroker driven by ambition who will do anything to succeed. He teams up with a ruthless corporate raider, who quickly takes him under his wing.…7.27.317+
Hamlet2000 • 112 min • Budget $2M • Box office $1MDramaA contemporary take on Shakespeare's classic tale, set in modern-day New York City. The story follows Hamlet as he struggles to avenge his father's murder.5.85.917+
The Squid and the Whale2005 • 81 min • Budget $1M • Box office $11MComedy, DramaInspired by Noah Baumbach's childhood, The Squid and the Whale is a poignant story about two brothers navigating their parents' divorce in Brooklyn during the 1980s.7.07.317+
Far from Heaven2002 • 107 min • Budget $13M • Box office $29MDrama, RomanceIn 1950s Connecticut, a woman's life is disrupted by problems at home and growing racial conflict in the community.7.07.313+
The Client1994 • 119 min • Budget $45M • Box office $117MDrama, Thriller, CrimeMark Sway, a streetwise kid in Louisiana, is drawn into a dangerous situation when he witnesses the death of a well-known lawyer, Jerome Clifford. Before Clifford dies, he tells Mark where a…6.76.713+
Birth2004 • 100 min • Budget $20M • Box office $23MDrama, MysteryTen years after her husband Sean's death, Anna is ready to start a new life with her boyfriend Joseph. But on the night of their engagement party, a young boy named Sean…6.06.317+
Elite Squad2007 • 115 min • Budget $4M • Box office $14MDrama, Action, CrimeIn 1997, as the Pope prepares to visit Rio de Janeiro, Captain Nascimento of BOPE (Special Police Operations Battalion) is tasked with neutralizing threats from drug dealers in a nearby, dangerous slum.8.18.017+
Julia2008 • 144 min • Budget $6M • Box office $1MDramaHaunted by alcoholism, a man becomes entangled in a desperate scheme orchestrated by a fellow member of Alcoholics Anonymous. The plan involves kidnapping the young son of a wealthy grandfather.6.77.017+
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover1989 • 124 min • Budget $2M • Box office $7MCrime, DramaThis drama follows a woman escaping an abusive marriage and finding solace in an unexpected connection. While enduring physical and emotional hardship from her criminal husband, she develops a relationship with a…7.37.518+
London2005 • 92 minDrama, RomanceSet against the backdrop of London's drug scene, the film follows a young man as he attempts to win back his ex-girlfriend during a party in a New York loft.5.96.317+
Cocktail1988 • 104 min • Budget $20M • Box office $171MRomance, Drama, ComedyThis drama follows Brian Flanagan, a veteran returning to Queens. He finds a new beginning working at a local bar owned by Doug Coughlin. Doug, a veteran bartender, mentors Brian, teaching him…6.16.017+
Fearless2006 • 103 min • Box office $68MDrama, ActionHaunted by personal tragedy, martial arts expert Huo Yuanjia returns to Tianjin. He is challenged to fight four foreign soldiers, a contest meant to defend China's honor.7.57.513+
Half Nelson2006 • 107 min • Budget $700K • Box office $4MDramaDedicated teacher Dan Dunne pours himself into his junior-high students, hiding a secret struggle with addiction from almost everyone. His carefully constructed world begins to unravel when a troubled student, Drey, discovers…6.67.117+
Down in the Valley2005 • 112 min • Budget $8M • Box office $852KDrama, Romance, ThrillerWhile visiting the beach, teenage Tobe encounters Harlan, a charming man who dresses like a cowboy and says he used to work on ranches. They quickly develop a connection and start a…5.96.317+
Black Snake Moan2006 • 116 min • Budget $15M • Box office $10MDramaA devout blues musician connects with a spirited young woman haunted by childhood trauma and desperately seeking love, yet consistently falling short of finding it.6.86.917+
Shine a Light2008 • 122 min • Budget $1M • Box office $15MDocumentary, MusicMartin Scorsese's concert film documents The Rolling Stones performing live at New York's Beacon Theatre during their A Bigger Bang tour. Shot over two nights in 2006 with a talented group of…6.97.113+
