367 Powerful Drama Films from the 2000s

Red Cliff

2008 • 145 min • Budget $80M • Box office $250M

Adventure, Drama, History

In 208 A.D., as the Han Dynasty was crumbling, the clever Prime Minister Cao persuaded Emperor Han that war with the kingdoms of Xu in the west and East Wu in the south was the only path to uniting China.…

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Kumamoto Stories

2002 • 122 min

*Kumamoto Monogatari* is a 2002 film comprised of three short stories, produced between 1996 and 2002. Commissioned by the Kumamoto prefecture on Kyushu Island, these films are in the style of historical dramas and folklore. The omnibus includes *Zuiketsu Genso:…

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August Rush

2007 • 114 min • Budget $25M • Box office $66M

Family, Drama, Music

Singer Lyla and musician Louis fall in love, but circumstances force them apart. Lyla is compelled to give up her newborn child, unaware that he will grow into a musical prodigy.

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Big Bang Love, Juvenile A

2006 • 85 min

Fantasy, Drama

In a distant future, a boy in a boys' juvenile detention center confesses to a murder. The narrative centers on two detectives investigating the crime. The story emphasizes style over plot, featuring intense homosexual tension and graphic violence, alongside distinctive…

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Secret Love: The Schoolboy and the Mailwoman

2005 • 92 min

Drama, Romance

A seventeen-year-old boy develops feelings for a thirty-seven-year-old woman. Their relationship is complicated by their differing social standings and the fact that she is already married.

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My Life Without Me

2003 • 106 min • Budget $2M • Box office $12M

Drama, Romance

Knowing she has only two months left to live, a mother secretly compiles a list of experiences she wants to have before she passes away, keeping her impending illness hidden from her family.

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Doubt

2008 • 104 min • Budget $20M • Box office $50M

Drama

In 1964, in the Bronx, two Catholic school nuns become concerned by the new priest's unclear connection with a difficult African-American student.

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Game 6

2006 • 87 min

This film blends real and imagined stories, focusing on the 1986 World Series and a playwright who misses his play's opening night to follow the historic baseball games.

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Red Cliff II

2009 • 141 min • Budget $80M • Box office $121M

Action, Adventure, Drama

The battle of Red Cliff rages on, and the alliance between Xu and East Wu is weakening. Facing Cao Cao's overwhelming army, can these kingdoms hold out?

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The Founding of a Republic

2009 • 138 min

Drama, History

A story about a man who rebels against an oppressive ruler and rallies his people to fight for their freedom, ultimately giving his life for his country.

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9 Songs

2004 • 70 min • Budget $1M • Box office $1M

Drama, Music, Romance

Glaciologist Matt travels the remote, icy South Pole, reflecting on his relationship with Lisa. They first meet at a crowded concert at London's Brixton Academy and share an intimate night. Over several months, they explore their mutual physical attraction, with…

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The Fixer

1998 • 105 min

Jack Killoran is a lawyer known for resolving any problem for his rich clients, typically through bribery or blackmail of officials. Following a miraculous recovery from a riding accident, Killoran experiences a moral awakening and finds himself at odds with…

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The Last Time

2006 • 96 min

Drama, Romance

Ted Ryker is the top salesman at a New York business machine company. The company relies on strong quarterly sales, and competition is fierce as the economy weakens. Ted's team is waiting for a new product launch, expected within a…

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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

2004 • 108 min • Budget $20M • Box office $72M

Science Fiction, Drama, Romance

Devastated when his girlfriend chooses a procedure to erase him from her memory, Joel makes the same decision. As his memories of her begin to disappear, he realizes he still loves her, and it might be too late to reverse…

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Romanzo Criminale

2005 • 152 min • Budget $818K • Box office $4M

Crime, Drama

After a stint in juvenile detention, Freddo reunites with his old friends Libano and Dandi, and together they launch a criminal empire that quickly makes them the most powerful gangsters in Rome. Libano thrives on their newfound power, aiming to…

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My First Mister

2001 • 109 min • Budget $5M • Box office $595K

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Leelee Sobieski plays a teenage girl dealing with her parents' divorce, masking her pain with a tough, gothic persona. Albert Brooks is a 49-year-old menswear store owner who is organized and reserved, keeping his own loneliness hidden behind polite routines.…

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Bee Season

2005 • 104 min • Budget $14M • Box office $6M

Drama, Family

Miriam, a wife and mother, experiences a growing emotional distress as her husband distances himself from their failing marriage. He becomes increasingly focused on supporting their 11-year-old daughter's ambition to win a spelling bee.

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It's Only Talk

2006 • 128 min

"It's Only Talk," based on an award-winning novel, follows Yuko, a 35-year-old woman who is single, unemployed, and struggles with bipolar disorder. The film opens with Yuko relocating to Kamata Town.

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Coach Carter

2005 • 136 min • Budget $30M • Box office $76M

Drama, History

This is a true story about Ken Carter, the head basketball coach at Richmond High School. In 1999, he made national news when he decided to bench his undefeated team. His reason: the players weren't meeting academic standards.

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The Christmas Shoes

2002 • 100 min

Drama, TV Movie

The film follows two interwoven stories. One centers on Maggie Andrews, a young music teacher battling a terminal heart condition. Her son Nathan desperately tries to find her a special pair of Christmas shoes before she passes away. The other…

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Hearts in Atlantis

2001 • 101 min • Budget $31M • Box office $24M

Drama

A widowed mother and her son's lives are disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious stranger. They are both profoundly changed by his presence.

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Revolutionary Road

2008 • 119 min • Budget $35M • Box office $76M

Drama, Romance

In a Connecticut suburb of the mid-1950s, a young couple navigates the challenges of raising two children while grappling with their own personal struggles. Adapted from a novel by Richard Yates.

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Brick

2006 • 110 min • Budget $475K • Box office $3M

Drama, Mystery

A solitary teenager infiltrates a high school criminal organization to uncover the truth behind his ex-girlfriend's vanishing.

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Talk to Her

2002 • 112 min • Budget $6M • Box office $64M

Drama, Romance

Two men develop an unusual bond as they look after two women who are both unconscious.

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The Room

2003 • 100 min • Budget $6M • Box office $1M

Drama, Romance

Johnny is a successful banker who deeply values the people around him, particularly his fiancée, Lisa. His optimistic life begins to unravel as his friends turn against him, one by one.

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To the Extreme

2000 • 110 min

In Paris, wealthy and bisexual Thomas enjoys a life of pleasure with many lovers. With his parents gone and no need to work, his days are filled with carefree indulgence. His neighbor, Caroline, is the only person who manages to…

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Walk the Line

2005 • 136 min • Budget $28M • Box office $186M

Drama, Music, Romance

This film chronicles the life of country music icon Johnny Cash, starting with his childhood on an Arkansas cotton farm and following his ascent to fame at Sun Records in Memphis. There, he recorded alongside fellow rising stars like Elvis…

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This Hour Has 22 Minutes

2004 • 132 min • Budget $30M • Box office $216M

Drama

Trainer Frankie Dunn is struggling with a difficult relationship with his daughter when boxer Maggie Fitzgerald arrives, determined to turn professional. She seeks out Dunn and his team for their help.

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Before Sunset

2004 • 80 min • Budget $2M • Box office $15M

Drama, Romance

Nine years after a single night in Vienna, Jesse tours Europe, reading from a book inspired by his encounter with Celine. In Paris, Celine unexpectedly finds him, and they reconnect for the day before Jesse departs for another flight. Both…

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The Savages

2007 • 114 min • Box office $10M

Drama, Comedy

A brother and sister confront the challenges of family when they take on the responsibility of caring for their father's declining health.

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My Father and My Son

2005 • 112 min • Box office $4M

Drama

A journalist with left-leaning views returns to his family's farm after his wife died giving birth to their son during a military coup. He has a strained relationship with his father, who disapproves of his political career. Now, as his…

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The Perfect Storm

2000 • 130 min • Budget $130M • Box office $328M

Drama, Adventure, Action

In October 1991, a powerful storm formed in the North Atlantic due to unusual weather patterns. The sword-fishing boat Andrea Gail was caught in the storm.

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Tokyo Godfathers

2003 • 92 min • Box office $607K

Animation, Drama, Comedy

On Christmas Eve, three homeless people in Tokyo find a newborn baby discarded in the trash and decide to search for the child's parents.

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Born Equal

2006 • 83 min

In a London neighborhood, four people with vastly different lives and precarious situations experience their stories intersecting.

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The Vicious Kind

2009 • 92 min

During Thanksgiving, a man attempts to caution his brother about his new girlfriend. However, he unexpectedly finds himself drawn to her instead.

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Dreamgirls

2006 • 130 min • Budget $70M • Box office $154M

Drama, Music

In the early 1960s, three female soul singers achieve mainstream success, navigating personal challenges as they rise to pop stardom.

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Princesses

2005 • 113 min

Drama

Caye, a young woman hiding her work as a prostitute from her family, forms a close friendship with Zulema, her striking Dominican neighbor. Caye discovers Zulema, an undocumented immigrant, badly injured after an assault. Their bond deepens, largely unnoticed by…

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Friday Night Lights

2004 • 118 min • Budget $30M • Box office $61M

Drama

In a small Texas town, the community is consumed by its high school football team. When their star player, Boobie Miles, suffers a serious injury at the start of the season, the town's optimism vanishes, and underlying tensions rise. New…

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An Education

2009 • 100 min • Budget $7M • Box office $26M

Drama, Romance

Jenny, a bright and beautiful teenager with dreams of Oxford, has lived a sheltered life. Her world changes when David, a charming older man, enters her life driving a stylish car. Jenny experiences a taste of adulthood that profoundly impacts…

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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring

2003 • 103 min • Box office $8M

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A solitary lake is home to an elderly monk who resides in a small temple built on the water. He cares for a young boy, guiding him in the ways of monastic life. The story unfolds over the course of…

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Swimming Upstream

2003 • 114 min

Drama

A talented young man struggles to gain his father's approval, as the father grapples with personal struggles.

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2:37

2006 • 91 min

This contemporary drama follows six high school students navigating relatable modern challenges during a typical school day. At 2:37 PM, a tragedy unfolds, profoundly impacting the students and teachers present.

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Genova

2009 • 94 min

Romance, Drama

Following their mother's death in a car accident, a father relocates his two daughters to Italy hoping to help them heal. The move to Genoa profoundly impacts all three. The youngest daughter begins experiencing visions of her mother's ghost, while…

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Two Lovers

2008 • 110 min • Budget $9M • Box office $16M

Drama, Romance

After a painful breakup, a man returns home to his parents and unexpectedly finds himself navigating a relationship with two women.

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Fish Story

2009 • 112 min

Music, Drama, Comedy

A rock band creates a song called "Fish Story" that is prophesied to save humanity. The song transcends conventional limitations of space and time, connecting individuals and their personal narratives.

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Antwone Fisher

2002 • 120 min • Budget $12M • Box office $23M

Drama, History, Romance

A volatile sailor is sent to a naval psychiatrist seeking treatment. Initially resistant, the young man eventually opens up about a traumatic childhood. With the help of his doctor, he confronts his painful history and embarks on a journey to…

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Zig Zag

2002 • 101 min

A 15-year-old autistic boy takes money from his employer to pay his father's rent. His father then uses the money to settle a debt with a loan shark.

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The Oh in Ohio

2006 • 88 min • Budget $5M • Box office $648K

Comedy, Romance

Priscilla and Jack, feeling disconnected, agree to separate. Jack moves into a new apartment and begins a relationship with a student, while Priscilla explores her own desires and develops a surprising connection with someone unexpected.

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Ma mère

2004 • 110 min

Drama

Following his father's passing, a young man is exposed to a life of pleasure-seeking and immorality by his mother, who lacks a moral compass.

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The Captive

2000 • 118 min

Drama, Romance

Ariane and Simon connect by the water. Simon has persuaded Ariane to leave her friends – a group he considers carefree and conceited – and move into his home. She has a private room and bathroom. Simon has also arranged…

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Donnie Darko

2001 • 114 min • Budget $4M • Box office $7M

Fantasy, Drama, Mystery

Following a close call in a strange accident, a troubled teenager begins experiencing vivid visions of a giant rabbit. The rabbit seems to control him, leading him to commit a series of crimes.

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Brokeback Mountain

2005 • 134 min • Budget $14M • Box office $178M

Drama, Romance

Set in 1960s Wyoming, the film follows two men whose deep emotional and sexual bond becomes a lasting part of their lives. This connection shapes their experiences as they build marriages and raise families.

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Babel

2006 • 143 min • Budget $25M • Box office $135M

Drama

While on vacation in the Moroccan desert, a married couple experiences a devastating tragedy. This event sets off a chain of interconnected stories involving four distinct families.

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Around the Bend

2004 • 85 min

Drama

This story follows four generations of men, each fathering children at a young age: a great-grandfather, his son, his grandson, and his young son who is seven. After the oldest man dies, the three younger men travel together through the…

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Lost in Translation

2003 • 102 min • Budget $4M • Box office $119M

Drama, Romance, Comedy

In Tokyo, two people adrift – a young woman feeling overlooked by her photographer husband and a faded movie star filming a commercial – discover a unique comfort and a sense of freedom in each other's presence, a welcome escape…

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Exoticore

2004 • 27 min

Exoticore follows an immigrant from Burkina Faso as he navigates the challenges of integrating into Norwegian society. The film is a poignant story about modern people searching for belonging, exploring themes of foreignness, isolation, and the complexities of contemporary life.…

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Eureka

2001 • 218 min

Drama

After a devastating event in the countryside of Japan, a group of survivors struggles to heal and rebuild their lives. Their efforts for recovery are complicated by the presence of a serial killer stalking the area.

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Ellie Parker

2005 • 95 min

Comedy, Drama

Ellie Parker, an Australian actress chasing her big break in Hollywood, navigates a busy life. She's with Justin, a charming musician, but isn't truly content, finding solace in her friendship with Sam. Her world shifts when she meets Chris after…

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Telstar: The Joe Meek Story

2008 • 119 min

Drama, Music

Telstar is set in early 1960s London and tells the story of Joe Meek, the first independent record producer. A brilliant but unconventional figure, Meek achieved huge success with Telstar, which became the best-selling record of its era. However, misfortune,…

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And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen...

2002 • 133 min

A jazz singer and a British jewel thief find themselves drawn together by a shared need to escape their histories.

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Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus

2006 • 122 min • Budget $16M • Box office $2M

Drama, History

In 1958 New York, Diane Arbus is a wife and mother assisting her husband, a photographer working for his wealthy family. Despite her seemingly comfortable life, Diane feels out of place in her privileged surroundings. A new neighbor sparks her…

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The Virginian

2000 • 95 min

A cowboy is deeply hurt when his closest friend betrays him. Now, he faces a difficult decision: either pursue justice against his former companion or risk losing the affection of the schoolteacher he's fallen for.

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Public Toilet

2002 • 102 min

To uncover his origins, Dong-dong, a man from Beijing who was born in a toilet, travels the world searching public restrooms.

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Amélie

2001 • 122 min • Budget $10M • Box office $173M

Comedy, Romance

In a small café in Paris, the sweet but shy Amélie discovers she finds joy in secretly helping people. She dedicates herself to matchmaking, offering small acts of kindness, and generally improving the lives around her. However, her world shifts…

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The Barbie Diaries

2006 • 70 min

Family, Animation

Heartbroken after Todd leaves her for his ex, Barbie discovers a diary that grants her wishes.

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Unfaithful

2002 • 124 min • Budget $50M • Box office $119M

Thriller, Drama, Romance

Connie, a wife and mother, finds the passion in her 11-year marriage to Edward missing. She begins a passionate affair with Paul, a charming book collector she meets unexpectedly. However, Edward grows suspicious and resolves to confront Paul.

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Lost and Delirious

2001 • 103 min

Drama, Romance

A teenage girl's life changes when she begins at a prestigious boarding school and bonds with her two older roommates. Her close friendships become complicated, however, when she learns that her roommates are in a romantic relationship with each other,…

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Hotel Rwanda

2004 • 122 min • Budget $17M • Box office $38M

Drama, History, War

Based 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 uses his hotel to shelter over a thousand…

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Pommes d’amour

2001 • 5 min

This film presents three interconnected video pieces exploring themes of love, grief, self-obsession, and loss. Using altered dialogue and a reworked soundscape, the creator draws upon imagery from Resnais and Bergman to create a dreamlike, unsettling, and strangely familiar atmosphere.

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Noel

2004 • 96 min

Drama, Romance

As Christmas Eve approaches in busy New York City, five isolated and disheartened people unexpectedly cross paths.

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Mother and Child

2009 • 125 min • Budget $7M • Box office $4M

Drama, Romance

Three women are connected by their experiences with adoption. Karen, a physical therapist, has long regretted placing her daughter up for adoption as a teenager. Elizabeth, adopted as a child, is a successful lawyer but finds her personal life emotionally…

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Crossing Over

2009 • 113 min • Budget $25M • Box office $1M

Crime, Drama

Every day, immigrants arrive in Los Angeles, dreaming of a better life, unaware of the challenges ahead. Their struggles test the compassion of immigration officers. In *Crossing Over*, writer-director Wayne Kramer examines the promise of the American dream and the…

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Good Night, and Good Luck.

2005 • 92 min • Budget $7M • Box office $54M

Drama, History

This is the story of journalist Edward R. Murrow and his courageous opposition to Senator Joseph McCarthy's intense anti-communist investigations during the early 1950s.

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Somersault

2004 • 105 min • Box office $1M

Drama, Romance

Australian teenager Heidi is forced to leave home after being discovered with her mother's boyfriend. With limited options, she moves to Jindabyne, a tourist town. There, she begins a relationship with Joe at a local bar, seeking a sense of…

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Rocky Balboa

2006 • 102 min • Budget $24M • Box office $155M

Drama

After losing a widely watched virtual boxing match against legendary Rocky Balboa, heavyweight champion Mason Dixon challenges Balboa to a 10-round exhibition. Surprisingly, Rocky accepts, returning from retirement to face an opponent younger, faster, and stronger. The fight between Dixon…

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The Hidden Blade

2004 • 132 min

Drama, Romance

In 19th century Japan, a young samurai falls in love with a farm girl and leaves his home to start anew. His new life is challenged when he's ordered to kill a traitor – a man who is also his…

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Rules of Engagement

2000 • 128 min • Budget $60M • Box office $71M

War, Drama

A Marine Colonel faces court-martial after instructing his troops to fire upon protestors surrounding the U.S. Embassy in Yemen.

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Cold Mountain

2003 • 154 min • Budget $79M • Box office $173M

War, History, Adventure

Against the backdrop of the American Civil War, a wounded Confederate soldier named W.P. Inman deserts his unit to return to his wife, Ada, and their farm. His journey south is fraught with danger, while Ada, with help from a…

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A Wednesday!

2008 • 103 min • Budget $1M • Box office $3M

Drama, Thriller

Retired police commissioner Prakash Rathod tells the story of the case that stands out most from his career: the time an ordinary citizen alerted him to a bomb scare in Mumbai.

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Code Unknown

2000 • 118 min • Box office $95K

Drama

A small incident sets off a chain of events that connects five people in Paris. Anne is an actress, and her boyfriend Georges is documenting the war in Kosovo. Georges' brother, Jean, needs the code to access Georges' apartment. Their…

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In My Country

2004 • 103 min • Budget $12M • Box office $1M

Romance, Drama

An American reporter and an Afrikaans poet develop a romantic relationship while reporting on South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearings.

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Pride & Prejudice

2005 • 127 min • Budget $28M • Box office $124M

Drama, Romance

This is a story of love and life within the English aristocracy during the Georgian period. Mr. Bennet, a gentleman in Hertfordshire, lives with his domineering wife and five daughters. However, if he were to die, their home would pass…

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Last Call

2002 • 96 min

F. Scott Fitzgerald spends his final months with his young secretary, confidante, and protégé, who later penned a memoir about their relationship.

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Goya's Ghosts

2006 • 114 min • Budget $50M • Box office $9M

Drama, History

Spanish painter Francisco Goya becomes entangled with the Spanish Inquisition when his inspiration, Inés, is accused of heresy and arrested by the church. Her family appeals to Goya, believing his relationship with the zealous Inquisitor Lorenzo, whom Goya is portraying…

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5 Centimeters per Second

2007 • 63 min • Budget $5M • Box office $548K

Animation, Romance, Drama

The film explores three key periods in Takaki's life: his relationship with Akari and their painful separation; his close friendship with Kanae, who harbors a secret love for him; and the pressures and disillusionment of adulthood, leading to a bleak…

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Samaritan Girl

2004 • 96 min • Budget $1M • Box office $328K

Drama

Jae-Young works as an escort, with her best friend Yeo-Jin handling the logistics – scheduling clients, managing finances, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. When Jae-Young develops feelings for one of her clients, she hides them to avoid upsetting Yeo-Jin, who…

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Oliver Twist

2005 • 130 min • Budget $50M • Box office $42M

Crime, Drama, Family

Orphan 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 Fagin and his protégé, the Artful Dodger. When…

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Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man

2000 • 39 min

A child is born, depicted through underwater swimmers. As he grows, he lives in a jungle, guided by two bird-like instincts that alternately threaten and encourage him. He journeys to a desert where a man manipulates a metal cube. Abandoning…

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Syndromes and a Century

2006 • 105 min • Box office $60K

Drama, Romance

This film explores director Apichatpong Weerasethakul's recollections of childhood, shaped by his parents' careers as doctors and his upbringing within the walls of a hospital.

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Bright Future

2003 • 115 min • Budget $10M

Drama, Mystery

Two friends working as laundry workers in Tokyo discover an unusual fascination with jellyfish. As they become detached from everyday life, they find themselves drawn to the beauty and danger of these creatures. The film uses visuals and subtle character…

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Strawberry Shortcakes

2006 • 127 min

This film explores the joys and challenges faced by four female friends living in Tokyo as they navigate relationships and manage the demands of their everyday lives.

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Bright Star

2009 • 119 min • Budget $10M • Box office $14M

Drama, Romance

In 1818, spirited Fanny Brawne becomes increasingly fascinated by John Keats, a handsome but reserved poet who lives near her family's friends, the Dilkes. After reading his poetry, she is even more captivated by his quiet nature. He agrees to…

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Koro's Big Day Out

2002 • 14 min

Koro, a puppy, runs away from his owner and has various adventures while exploring the city. Eventually, he is happily reunited with his home.

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Being Julia

2004 • 104 min • Budget $18M • Box office $14M

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Julia Lambert is a beautiful, talented, wealthy, and famous diva. She has everything – including a supportive husband who built her successful career – but after years of fame, she grows bored and desires something new. She finds this in…

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A Gentle Breeze in the Village

2007 • 121 min

Comedy, Drama, Romance

When eighth-grader Hiromi moves from Tokyo to a tiny school with only six students, the kind and sincere Soyo is captivated by his refined lifestyle.

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The Girlfriend Experience

2009 • 77 min • Budget $1M • Box office $1M

Drama

Chelsea is a highly sought-after escort who commands a high price, allowing her to enjoy a luxurious life in New York. She provides more than just companionship; Chelsea offers clients a complete "girlfriend experience," including conversation and connection alongside intimacy.…

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Sahara

2007 • 10 min

Forty-nine-year-old Laura has a passionate encounter with a man who is thirty years her junior, prompting her to recognize the need for significant changes in her life.

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All About Lily Chou-Chou

2001 • 146 min • Budget $1M • Box office $6M

Drama, Crime

This film follows the difficult adolescence of Yūichi Hasumi and Shūsuke Hoshino, examining the evolving and complicated way they relate to each other. The story unfolds against the backdrop of Yūichi's deep fascination with the ethereal and imaginative music of…

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W.

2008 • 129 min • Budget $25M • Box office $29M

Drama, History

This is the story of George W. Bush, charting his life from early challenges to significant successes, including finding his wife and developing his faith. It also examines the crucial period before his decision to invade Iraq.

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100

Shall We Dance?

2004 • 106 min • Budget $50M • Box office $170M

Drama, Romance, Comedy

A jaded estate lawyer becomes captivated by a woman he sees through the window of a dance studio. He begins taking lessons to be near her, and unexpectedly discovers a passion for dancing. His wife, noticing his changed behavior and…

6.4

6.2

13+

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