334 Powerful Drama Films from the 2010s

Jimmy P.

2013 • 117 min • Budget $10M • Box office $30K

Drama

Following World War II, Jimmy Picard, a Blackfoot Native American veteran of the French campaign, experiences baffling physical and mental distress, leading to his hospitalization. Diagnosed with possible schizophrenia, he becomes the subject of an unconventional psychoanalyst who begins to…

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Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors

2015 • 120 min

Drama, TV Movie

"Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors" tells the inspiring true story of Dolly Parton's childhood. This movie follows the Parton family as they cope with a devastating tragedy and find strength in love, faith, and a handmade coat that significantly…

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Blue Is the Warmest Color

2013 • 180 min • Budget $4M • Box office $19M

Romance, Drama

Adèle's life takes a turn when she meets Emma, a young woman with distinctive blue hair. Emma helps Adèle explore her own desires and develop a sense of independence. Through their relationship, Adèle learns to express herself and discover who…

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A Christmas Tree Miracle

2013 • 102 min

Family, Drama

A broken family loses their home and finds unexpected refuge with a kind Christmas tree farmer. Together, they rediscover the importance of family and the true meaning of the holidays, learning that happiness lies in simple things and that hope…

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Timbuktu

2014 • 96 min • Box office $1M

Drama, War

Near Timbuktu, Mali, where Islamic militants enforce strict religious law and disrupt everyday life, a cattleman kills a fisherman.

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Miracles from Heaven

2016 • 119 min • Budget $16M • Box office $74M

Family, Drama

When Christy learns her 10-year-old daughter Anna has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a determined advocate for a cure. As Christy searches for answers, Anna experiences a miraculous recovery after falling three stories, leaving doctors baffled and her family…

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By the Sea

2015 • 122 min • Budget $10M • Box office $3M

Drama, Romance

In France, the mid-1970s, Vanessa, a dancer turned wife, and her husband Roland, an American writer, journey through the country. Their relationship feels strained, but a stay in a peaceful coastal town sparks a connection with its lively residents –…

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Hands of Stone

2016 • 111 min • Budget $20M • Box office $5M

Drama

Boxing legend Roberto Duran and his trainer Ray Arcel forge a profound connection that transforms both of their lives.

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The Immigrant

2013 • 117 min • Budget $16M • Box office $5M

Drama, Romance

New York, 1921. A young immigrant woman is deceived into working in burlesque and vaudeville. Her life changes when a charismatic magician attempts to rescue her and help her reunite with her sister, who is detained at Ellis Island.

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A Late Quartet

2012 • 106 min • Box office $6M

Music, Drama

A world-famous string quartet faces a crisis when their cellist receives a devastating diagnosis. The quartet's future is threatened as long-held feelings, clashes between members, and intense personal desires emerge, jeopardizing decades of friendship and teamwork. As they prepare for…

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About Time

2013 • 123 min • Budget $12M • Box office $87M

Drama, Romance, Fantasy

Following a disappointing New Year's celebration, Tim's father reveals a family secret: men in their lineage have always possessed the power to shift events within their own lives, though not to alter history itself. This revelation marks the beginning of…

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The Dirties

2013 • 83 min • Budget $10K

Comedy, Drama, Crime

Two best friends begin making a movie about getting revenge on their tormentors, and the line between what's real and what's not starts to fade.

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Burnt

2015 • 100 min • Budget $20M • Box office $36M

Drama

Adam Jones was a talented chef whose career collapsed due to drug use and difficult behavior. After getting his life back on track, he returns to London with the goal of proving himself by leading a restaurant aiming for a…

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Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer

2012 • 141 min

This film chronicles the life of Yasui Santetsu, a 17th-century go master who later dedicated himself to astronomy and developed a new calendar for Japan. Based on the life of Santetsu Yasui (1639-1715), the film follows his appointment as the…

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The Founder

2016 • 115 min • Budget $15M • Box office $24M

Drama, History

This is the true story of how Ray Kroc, an Illinois salesman, encountered Mac and Dick McDonald, who were operating a successful burger restaurant in Southern California during the 1950s. Kroc was drawn to their efficient food preparation and recognized…

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The Skeleton Twins

2014 • 92 min • Budget $1M • Box office $5M

Drama

Maggie and Milo, twins who have drifted apart, both narrowly escape a fatal accident on the same day. This shared experience brings them back together, forcing them to address the issues that fractured their past. As they reconnect, they begin…

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Holding the Man

2015 • 128 min

Drama

Tim and John met and fell in love as teenagers at an all-boys school. John was the football team captain, and Tim was an actor with a small role in Romeo and Juliet. Their relationship lasted for 15 years, weathering…

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The Runner

2015 • 90 min • Budget $6M

Drama

Following the BP oil spill, a hopeful but flawed New Orleans politician (Nicolas Cage) sees his efforts to rebuild the city fall apart. He's increasingly entangled in corruption, scandal, and lies that threaten to consume him.

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An Invisible Sign

2010 • 96 min • Box office $51K

Family, Drama, Romance

Mona Gray is a solitary 20-year-old. After her father's illness when she was a child, she found solace in mathematics. Now a math teacher, Mona helps her students navigate their personal struggles.

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Darkest Hour

2017 • 125 min • Budget $30M • Box office $150M

Drama, History

In May 1940, Winston Churchill faces a critical decision. The future of World War II rests on his shoulders as he weighs the option of negotiating with Adolf Hitler against the prospect of continuing the fight, a choice that could…

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The Man Who Knew Infinity

2016 • 108 min • Box office $11M

Drama, History

Born into poverty in Madras, India, Srinivasa Ramanujan Iyengar gains entry to Cambridge University during World War I. There, under the mentorship of Professor G.H. Hardy, he pioneers new mathematical theories.

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Lynley

2015 • 124 min • Budget $60M • Box office $101M

Drama, Comedy

This film tells the story of a Long Island single mother who overcame hardship to become a highly successful entrepreneur.

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Warrior

2011 • 140 min • Budget $25M • Box office $23M

Drama, Action

A young man returns to his childhood home and begins training with his father, a former boxer, for an upcoming mixed martial arts tournament. This decision forces him into a direct confrontation with his estranged older brother.

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Whiplash

2014 • 107 min • Budget $3M • Box office $50M

Drama, Music

A gifted young drummer pushes himself relentlessly under the strict guidance of a demanding instructor. His pursuit of flawless performance leads him down a dangerous path, blurring the line between artistry and self-destruction.

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Big Eyes

2014 • 106 min • Budget $10M • Box office $28M

Drama

During the late 1950s and early 1960s, artist Walter Keane becomes incredibly famous for his portraits of children with large eyes. The public doesn't know that his wife, Margaret, is actually the one painting them. Though deeply disturbed to discover…

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Killing Lincoln

2013 • 89 min • Budget $2M

Documentary, Drama

April 14, 1865. A single gunshot. An assassin's desperate attempt to kill the 16th President of the United States as he attended a performance. In that instant, the course of American history shifted irrevocably. This is the most significant crime…

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Mold

2013 • 94 min

Basri, a 55-year-old railroad watchman, walks miles daily along the tracks, consumed by a single thought: finding his son. Eighteen years ago, his son was arrested by the police in Istanbul for protesting the government while studying at university, and…

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Ocean Heaven

2010 • 96 min • Budget $1M

Drama

This is the story of a father's unwavering devotion to his autistic son. Facing a terminal illness, the father makes a determined effort to equip his son with the life skills he'll need to live independently before he's gone. It’s…

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The Book Thief

2013 • 131 min • Budget $19M • Box office $76M

Drama

During World War II in Germany, young Liesel discovers comfort in stealing books and sharing them with those around her. Hidden beneath the stairs of her family's home, a Jewish refugee is being sheltered by her new parents.

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Jobs

2013 • 129 min • Budget $12M • Box office $42M

Drama, History

This is the story of Steve Jobs, charting his rise from dropping out of college to becoming one of the most celebrated and influential creative entrepreneurs of the 20th century.

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The Face of Love

2013 • 92 min • Budget $4M • Box office $350K

Drama, Romance

Grief-stricken after her husband's death, a woman develops feelings for a man who looks remarkably like him.

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The Crossing I

2014 • 129 min • Budget $40M

Drama

Following World War II and during the Chinese Revolution, three couples – each with distinct backgrounds and nationalities – escape to Taiwan.

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Julieta

2016 • 98 min • Budget $1M • Box office $22M

Drama, Romance

The film follows Julieta through three decades, beginning with a hopeful 1985 and culminating in 2015, when her life seems shattered and she teeters on the edge of losing her mind.

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California Typewriter

2017 • 103 min

Documentary

This film explores the lives of individuals linked by a shared passion: typewriters. It's a thoughtful look at creativity and technology, starring Tom Hanks, John Mayer, Sam Shepard, David McCullough, and others.

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The Ides of March

2011 • 101 min • Budget $12M • Box office $76M

Drama

An idealistic young press spokesman finds his principles tested in a ruthless presidential campaign, where unethical tactics threaten to undermine everything he believes in.

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Our Brand Is Crisis

2015 • 107 min • Budget $28M • Box office $7M

Comedy, Drama

Inspired by the documentary "Our Brand Is Crisis," this film examines the application of American political campaign tactics in South America.

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We're Nothing Like James Bond

2012 • 73 min

Two friends navigate life's challenges after serious illnesses, finding strength in their enduring bond. Their journey unfolds like a road movie, blending introspective moments with hopeful visions of the future. Their story begins with a shared childhood fascination with James…

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Masquerade

2012 • 131 min

Drama, History

To save his kingdom from descending into turmoil after the king is poisoned, a commoner who bears an uncanny resemblance to him secretly assumes the throne, risking his own life in the process.

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Sawako Decides

2010 • 112 min

After five years in Tokyo, working five part-time jobs and dating five different men, Sawako feels stuck. Her life changes when her father falls seriously ill and she must take over his failing factory. Slowly, she begins to take control…

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Stone

2010 • 105 min • Budget $22M • Box office $9M

Drama, Thriller, Action

Parole officer Jack Mabry, nearing retirement, wants to finalize his cases. One is Gerald "Stone" Creeson, a convicted arsonist seeking parole. Jack resists Stone's attempts at friendly conversation and feels no sympathy for his pleas. Unable to persuade Jack, Stone…

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Blind

2014 • 96 min

Drama

After losing her sight, Ingrid finds solace in her home, a space for solitude with her husband and her thoughts. Soon, she begins to sense her husband's presence in their apartment while he's at work. Simultaneously, her lonely neighbor, disillusioned…

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You Don't Know Jack

2010 • 134 min

Drama, TV Movie, History

Dr. Jack Kevorkian faces controversy and legal challenges while advocating for assisted suicide.

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Reach Me

2014 • 95 min • Budget $5M

Drama

A diverse group of people are all linked by a self-help book written by a retired football coach who now lives in isolation.

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Race

2016 • 134 min • Budget $5M • Box office $24M

Drama, History

This film tells the story of Jesse Owens, an athlete striving to become the best in track and field. His pursuit of greatness leads him to the 1936 Olympics, where he competes against Adolf Hitler's belief in the superiority of…

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The Company Men

2010 • 104 min • Budget $15M • Box office $4M

Drama

Bobby Walker enjoys a comfortable life – a good job, a loving family, and a nice car. But when his company restructures and he loses his job along with two colleagues, Bobby and his friends must figure out who they…

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Phil Spector

2013 • 92 min

Drama, TV Movie, Crime

This drama explores the connection between Phil Spector and defense attorney Linda Kenney Baden during Spector's trial for the murder of Lana Clarkson.

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Our Souls at Night

2017 • 101 min

Romance, Drama

Addie Moore and Louis Waters, both widowed, have been neighbors for years with little interaction. Their dynamic shifts when Addie initiates an attempt to connect with Louis.

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Office

2015 • 120 min

Lee Xiang and Kat begin working as assistants at the financial firm Jones & Sunn. Lee Xiang is an idealistic newcomer, entering the world of high finance with good intentions. However, Kat is hiding something.

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Hotel Desire

2011 • 38 min • Budget $230K

Drama, Romance

Antonia, a single mother working as a hotel maid in Berlin, experiences an unexpected shift in her ordinary summer day when she meets Julius Pass, a renowned blind portrait painter who is staying at the hotel.

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Drama

Amidst a turbulent power shift in a French-speaking African nation, Maria Vial struggles to keep her family's coffee plantation running. As rebels and the army battle for dominance, French peacekeepers withdraw, leaving the remaining white residents to fend for themselves.…

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Louder Than Bombs

2015 • 105 min • Budget $11M • Box office $1M

Drama

Three years after his wife, the celebrated photographer Isabelle Reed, died in a car accident, Gene continues to navigate daily life with his quiet teenage son, Conrad. A planned exhibition of Isabelle’s photographs brings Gene’s older son, Jonah, back to…

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Everybody Knows

2018 • 132 min • Budget $11M • Box office $17M

Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Laura, a Spanish woman living in Buenos Aires, travels to her hometown near Madrid with her Argentinian husband and children. Their trip takes an unexpected turn as unforeseen events reveal hidden secrets.

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Frenemies

2012 • 86 min

Drama, Family, TV Movie

The relationships of three friend groups navigate a turbulent journey, shifting between closeness and conflict. Disagreements arise within several couples stemming from romantic interests, career pressures, and personal conflicts. Can these couples overcome their issues and rebuild their friendships?

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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

2015 • 105 min

Drama, Comedy

Greg is drifting through his senior year, deliberately staying out of the spotlight and only connecting with his best friend, Earl, through their odd filmmaking projects. This carefully constructed quiet life is disrupted when his mother insists he befriend a…

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LelleBelle

2010 • 90 min

Music, Romance

Sixteen-year-old Belle diligently practices the violin, but struggles to infuse her playing with emotion. Her life takes a turn when she realizes that sexual desire unlocks a new level of passion in her music.

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Combustible

2012 • 13 min

Edo, 18th century. Owaka, the daughter of a merchant, and her childhood friend Matsukichi share a deep connection. However, Matsukichi has been ostracized by his family and works for the city fire brigade. As arrangements for Owaka's marriage are made,…

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Joe

2014 • 118 min • Budget $4M • Box office $2M

Drama

A tough lumber camp boss finds himself in danger when he defends the newest, most vulnerable member of his crew from his father's harsh treatment.

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Maps to the Stars

2014 • 112 min • Budget $15M • Box office $4M

Drama

A broken Hollywood family desperately seeks fame and approval, entangled with each other and haunted by unresolved issues from their history.

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Sully

2016 • 96 min • Budget $60M • Box office $240M

Drama, History

In January 2009, Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger successfully landed a disabled plane on the Hudson River, saving all 155 people on board. While celebrated as a hero for his extraordinary skill, an investigation began that posed a serious threat to…

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Seligman discovers an injured woman unconscious in an alley and takes her home. She introduces herself as Joe and reveals she is a nymphomaniac. Joe recounts her life and sexual encounters with numerous men since adolescence, while Seligman describes his…

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The Great Gatsby

2013 • 143 min • Budget $105M • Box office $351M

Drama, Romance

This film adapts F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, set on Long Island. Midwesterner Nick Carraway is drawn into the opulent life of his wealthy neighbor, Jay Gatsby. But as Nick becomes immersed in Gatsby's world, he begins to see the flaws…

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The Daughter

2015 • 96 min

Drama

Christian returns to his family's logging town for his father Henry's wedding. Back home, he reunites with Oliver, a childhood friend who has recently lost his job at the town's timber mill. As Christian spends time with Oliver's wife Charlotte,…

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Certified Copy

2010 • 106 min • Budget $7M • Box office $7M

Drama, Romance

While in Tuscany promoting his new book, a middle-aged English writer encounters a French woman who guides him to the village of Lucignano.

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Hacksaw Ridge

2016 • 139 min • Budget $40M • Box office $175M

Drama, History, War

During the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, Desmond T. Doss, an American Army medic, refuses to take a life on religious grounds. He becomes the first conscientious objector in U.S. History to be awarded the Congressional Medal of…

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Fifty Shades Darker

2017 • 118 min • Budget $55M • Box office $381M

Drama, Romance

Injured, Christian Grey tries to draw the hesitant Ana Steele back into his world. She insists on a different kind of relationship before considering a reconciliation. As they work to build trust and a stable life, threats emerge from Christian’s…

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Ramen Samurai

2011 • 116 min

When Hikari learns his father has died, he returns to his hometown of Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, to take over the family ramen shop. He quits his job at a design company to do so. But recreating his father's signature recipe…

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Song to Song

2017 • 129 min • Budget $10M • Box office $1M

Romance, Drama

This modern love story unfolds in Austin, Texas, amidst the city's vibrant music scene. Two couples become intertwined: struggling songwriters Faye and BV, and powerful music executive Cook with the waitress he captivates. Their pursuit of success navigates a world…

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The Benefactor

2015 • 90 min • Box office $2M

Drama

A newly married couple finds their lives increasingly overshadowed by the intense attention of a wealthy, enigmatic philanthropist who becomes dangerously fixated on them.

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Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars

2010 • 87 min

Family, Comedy, Drama

Introverted spy Harriet Welsch finds herself competing with the school's popular girl, Marion Hawthorne, for the coveted position of class blogger.

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Main Street

2010 • 92 min • Budget $10M

Drama, Romance

The residents of Five Points, a neighborhood transformed from bustling tobacco warehouses to faded storefronts, experience upheaval as Gus Leroy, an outsider, introduces something unfamiliar and possibly risky to their peaceful community.

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Ellis

2015 • 14 min

Drama

JR's fourteen-minute film, Ellis, written by Academy Award winner Eric Roth, explores the stories of countless immigrants who sought a new life at the Ellis Island Immigrant Hospital, which is now closed. Opened in 1902, the hospital processed roughly 1.2…

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Concussion

2015 • 123 min • Budget $35M • Box office $50M

Drama

This dramatic thriller follows the true story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, an American immigrant and brilliant forensic neuropathologist. He made the groundbreaking discovery of CTE, a brain disease linked to football, in a professional player and then bravely fought to…

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Two Women

2014 • 100 min

A spirited young woman is married to a wealthy landowner. She develops complicated feelings for her son's tutor, a love that remains unreturned.

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The Tree

2010 • 100 min • Budget $9M

Drama

The O'Neills enjoyed a peaceful life in the Australian countryside until tragedy struck when Peter, the father, died. His wife Dawn is left to raise their four children alone. Eight-year-old Simone refuses to accept her father’s death, believing he lives…

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Pariah

2011 • 86 min • Budget $500K • Box office $769K

Drama

A Brooklyn teenager struggles with who they are while navigating friendships, love, and family expectations as they explore their sexuality.

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The King's Speech

2010 • 118 min • Budget $15M • Box office $414M

Drama, History

The King's Speech is the story of Prince Albert, who becomes King George VI, father to Queen Elizabeth II. When his brother steps down, Albert ('Bertie') unexpectedly inherits the throne. Struggling with a severe stutter and deemed unready to rule,…

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The Angriest Man in Brooklyn

2014 • 84 min • Box office $615K

Drama, Comedy

When a man discovers he has only 90 minutes to live due to a brain aneurysm, he grapples with his impending death and attempts to reconcile with those he has wronged throughout his life.

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Country Strong

2010 • 117 min • Budget $15M • Box office $20M

Drama, Romance, Music

Fresh off the success of his debut, rising singer-songwriter Beau Williams becomes involved with Kelly Canter, a country star struggling with personal issues. Together, they launch a tour to revive their careers, managed by her husband James and joined by…

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Fathers and Daughters

2015 • 116 min • Budget $22M

Drama

A Pulitzer Prize-winning author navigates life as a widower and father following a severe mental health crisis. Twenty-seven years later, his adult daughter finds herself struggling to build meaningful relationships.

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Seven Days in Utopia

2011 • 98 min

Drama

Luke Chisholm is a talented golfer, but his skills aren't enough. After a disappointing professional debut, he finds himself stranded in Utopia, Texas.

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Allied

2016 • 124 min • Budget $106M • Box office $119M

Action, Drama, War

In 1942, a British intelligence officer in North Africa meets a woman working with the French Resistance on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines. They are reunited in London, where the demands of wartime put their connection to the test.

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Knife Fight

2013 • 99 min

A political strategist managing three different campaigns struggles with his conscience, questioning whether to prioritize ethical behavior as the darker aspects of his job start to affect him personally.

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Hemingway & Gellhorn

2012 • 155 min • Budget $19M

Drama, Romance

This film explores the passionate relationship between Ernest Hemingway, America's acclaimed author, and war correspondent Martha Gellhorn. Their connection intertwines with their careers, influencing their writing and personal lives as they navigate wartime journalism and the literary world. Against the…

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Bruno & Earlene Go to Vegas

2013 • 95 min

Fleeing a troubled relationship, Earlene ends up in Venice Beach and quickly bonds with a fellow wanderer: an Australian skater searching for direction. The two embark on a journey into the desert, hoping to discover who they are.

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Lee, a jaded American woman, arrives in an Italian city. Her clashes with hotel staff, constant smoking, and ignoring the ringing phone suggest a volatile nature. While taking breaks, she walks the streets, photographing refugees as if her camera is…

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