769 Essential Drama Movies

What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?

1962 • 135 min • Budget $980K

Thriller, Drama, Horror

This psychological drama explores the lives of two sisters in a decaying Hollywood mansion, a shadow of its former glory. The older sister, a former child star burdened by resentment and past trauma, torments her paraplegic sister. Their strained relationship…

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Ghajini

2005 • 182 min • Budget $3M

Action, Romance, Thriller

Following a severe head injury, business executive Sanjay Ramaswamy develops anterograde amnesia, meaning he can't form new memories beyond about fifteen minutes. Driven by this condition, he embarks on a journey to uncover those responsible for the death of his…

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Pithamagan

2003 • 139 min

Action, Drama

Raised in a graveyard from birth, a young man has never known human emotion. His world changes when he ventures beyond the cemetery gates and encounters others, forcing him to experience feelings for the very first time.

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Thirst

2009 • 134 min • Budget $5M • Box office $13M

Drama, Horror, Thriller

A respected priest volunteers for a risky experimental procedure intended to cure a deadly virus. He contracts the virus and dies, but is unexpectedly revived by a transfusion of blood from an unidentified source. Now alive, he struggles with conflicting…

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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

2013 • 114 min • Budget $90M • Box office $188M

Adventure, Comedy, Drama

A shy magazine photo manager, often lost in daydreams, finds himself unexpectedly thrust into real-world excitement when a photograph is lost.

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Bloody Sunday

2002 • 107 min • Box office $773K

Drama, History

This film recounts the events of January 30, 1972, in Northern Ireland, focusing on the civil rights protest march that tragically ended with British troops opening fire. It depicts the confrontation and the resulting loss of life.

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Forrest Gump

1994 • 142 min • Budget $55M • Box office $677M

Comedy, Drama, Romance

This inspiring film tells the story of someone with a cognitive disability who consistently overcomes expectations and limitations. Facing many challenges, this resilient person makes a lasting impact on history by participating in major events. Yet, despite these successes, they…

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American Beauty

1999 • 122 min • Budget $15M • Box office $356M

Drama

Lester Burnham, a middle-aged advertising executive, lives a dull life in a picture-perfect suburb. Feeling trapped and depressed, he unexpectedly becomes drawn to Angela, the friend of his daughter. This attraction sparks a renewed zest for life in Lester, leading…

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Citizen Kane

1941 • 119 min • Budget $839K • Box office $23M

Mystery, Drama

This 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 and raised by a wealthy industrialist. This experience…

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Red Desert

1964 • 117 min

Drama

In a developing industrial Italian town, the film charts the unraveling life of a married woman after a devastating car accident triggers mental instability. Amidst the resulting chaos, she seeks solace in a forbidden affair with her husband's close friend.…

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Foxtrot

2017 • 113 min • Box office $1M

Drama

A family dealing with internal struggles is confronted with difficult realities when a tragedy occurs at their son's remote military base.

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Dancer in the Dark

2000 • 140 min • Budget $12M • Box office $40M

Drama, Crime

Selma, a Czech immigrant facing blindness, works hard to support herself and her son. He shares her genetic condition and needs a costly operation to avoid the same future. Overwhelmed by hardship, Selma finds solace in musicals, composing small songs…

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Metropolis

1927 • 148 min • Budget $5M • Box office $1M

Drama, Science Fiction

The 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 he doesn't know what his own future holds.…

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Wildlife

2018 • 105 min • Box office $3M

Drama

In 1960s Montana, 14-year-old Joe lives with his mother, Jeanette, and father, Jerry, a golf pro. A large forest fire erupts near the Canadian border, and when Jerry loses his job, he impulsively joins the firefighting efforts, leaving his 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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C/o Kancharapalem

2018 • 152 min

Four love stories, exploring relationships across different ages, religions, and social standings, develop in a close-knit Indian community. The narratives range from a youthful infatuation to a mature workplace romance.

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Apocalypse Now

1979 • 147 min • Budget $31M • Box office $150M

Drama, War

During the Vietnam War, Captain Benjamin Willard is sent on a dangerous mission to find and neutralize Colonel Walter Kurtz. Kurtz, a former Green Beret, has gone rogue and is leading a private army in deep enemy territory. As Willard…

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Unforgiven

1992 • 130 min

William Munny, a retired killer now living as a quiet hog farmer after losing his wife, takes a job to help his children. He's hired to track down the men who attacked a prostitute. He teams up with his old…

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Papilio Buddha

2013 • 108 min

In India's Western Ghats, a group of people historically considered untouchable find refuge in Buddhism, seeking liberation from the oppressive caste system.

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Moonlight

2016 • 111 min • Budget $4M • Box office $65M

Drama

This is a poignant story about a young man's journey to self-discovery, shown through three key periods in his life. It follows his experiences with love – the joy, heartbreak, and beauty – as he also comes to terms with…

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The Corndog Man

1999 • 83 min

In rural South Carolina, a crude and prejudiced boat salesman becomes the relentless target of a mysterious man who repeatedly calls him, claiming to be his son.

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Blow

2001 • 124 min • Budget $53M • Box office $83M

Crime, Drama

Growing up in the 1950s, George Jung witnesses his family's financial struggles as his mother criticizes her husband's attempts to provide. Eventually, they face bankruptcy, fueling George's determination to avoid the same fate. In the 1960s, his friend Tuna proposes…

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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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The Lake House

2006 • 99 min • Budget $40M • Box office $114M

Drama, Mystery, Romance

A solitary doctor living in a distinctive lakeside house begins a correspondence with the house's previous owner, a disillusioned architect. As they exchange letters, they become entangled in a puzzling romance and must work to understand the story behind their…

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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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Road to Perdition

2002 • 117 min • Budget $80M • Box office $181M

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Mike Sullivan is a hit man for crime boss John Rooney, whom he considers a father figure. When his son witnesses a murder, Sullivan goes on the run to protect his son and seek revenge on those who betrayed him.

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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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Amores Perros

2000 • 154 min • Budget $2M • Box office $20M

Drama, Thriller

A car crash in Mexico City triggers a series of unexpected events for three individuals: a supermodel, a young man planning to elope with his sister-in-law, and a homeless man. Their lives are dramatically altered by the seemingly insignificant fate…

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Cats Don't Have Vertigo

2014 • 124 min

On his birthday, Jô is forced to leave home by his father. With nowhere else to turn, he finds shelter on the terrace of Rose, a woman who has recently lost her husband.

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The Pawnbroker

1965 • 116 min • Budget $500K

Drama

This drama follows a Jewish pawnbroker grappling with disillusionment after surviving Nazi persecution. Haunted by loss and despair, he isolates himself, convinced everyone is cruel. Years later, bitterness and regret consume him, blinding him to kindness. A chance encounter forces…

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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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8 Mile

2002 • 111 min • Budget $41M • Box office $242M

Drama, Music

Jimmy Smith, Jr. Faces a constant struggle to maintain hope as he pursues his dreams in Detroit's thriving music scene. He fights for his unique voice and a place in a world defined by rhythm and legendary artists, where every…

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L.A. Confidential

1997 • 138 min • Budget $35M • Box office $126M

Crime, Mystery, Thriller

In a quiet New England town, Judy and Peter Shepherd discover a mysterious board game called "Jumanji," which unexpectedly throws them into a perilous jungle world. Each turn of the game presents a cryptic clue they must solve to escape.…

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Billy Elliot

2000 • 111 min • Budget $5M • Box office $109M

Drama, Comedy, Music

In 1984, County Durham, England is gripped by the miners' strike, escalating tensions between classes. Eleven-year-old Billy Elliot, who usually spends his time at the boxing club, accidentally discovers a ballet class and realizes he has a natural gift. He…

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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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Salaam Bombay!

1988 • 113 min • Box office $2M

Crime, Drama

Krishna, an 11-year-old boy in Bombay, is constantly bullied by his older brother and dreams of motorbikes. Seeking revenge, he destroys his brother’s prized possession and is sent to work off the debt by earning money for a replacement. He…

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Rapine

1975 • 114 min

Two simple indigenous woodcutters find the remains of a crashed airplane high in the mountains. They decide to take the possessions of everyone who died in the crash.

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American History X

1998 • 119 min • Budget $20M • Box office $23M

Drama

The film chronicles Derek Vineyard's life after he completes a three-year prison sentence for a hate crime that resulted in the deaths of two African-American men. Narrated by his brother Danny, the story reveals Derek's past as the leader of…

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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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A Billion Colour Story

2017 • 105 min

A young boy, raised by his parents with a belief in unity between different faiths, begins to notice a growing intolerance in the world around him. His family also struggles with increasing financial difficulties.

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Before Sunrise

1995 • 101 min • Budget $2M • Box office $5M

Drama, Romance

Two strangers meet on a train traveling through Europe. An unexpected connection forms between them, leading them to spontaneously decide to spend an evening together in Vienna. Aware their time together is limited, they embrace the experience, navigating feelings of…

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Murder on the Orient Express

1974 • 128 min • Budget $1M • Box office $35M

Drama, Thriller, Mystery

In 1935, legendary Belgian detective Hercule Poirot encounters an unexpected mystery when a snowstorm stranding a train full of passengers. Trapped together, they unknowingly share a carriage with a murderer who committed their crime the night before. Poirot uses his…

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The Sacrifice

1986 • 149 min • Box office $1M

Drama

Alexander, a journalist, philosopher, and former actor, is celebrating his birthday with loved ones when the world changes forever. A global announcement reveals that nuclear war has begun. Amidst rising tensions and the looming threat of destruction, Alexander must find…

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Being There

1979 • 130 min • Box office $30M

Comedy, Drama

Chance, a kind but sheltered gardener, has spent his life working in the gardens of a Washington D.C. Home for his elderly employer. His world is disrupted when his employer passes away, leaving Chance with nowhere to go. Suddenly alone…

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I've Loved You So Long

2008 • 115 min

Drama

After serving a fifteen-year prison sentence, a woman faces the challenges of reconnecting with her family and navigating life back in society.

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Strangerland

2015 • 111 min • Budget $10M • Box office $111K

Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Catherine and Matthew move to a secluded desert town, where a growing unease takes hold as their two teenage children disappear without explanation.

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La Notte

1961 • 122 min

Drama, Romance

This film offers a raw look at a married couple having an affair in Milan. Their relationship is constantly deteriorating, marked by tense moments and unspoken frustrations. The film reveals the emotional struggles and weaknesses caused by infidelity. As they…

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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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Eve's Bayou

1997 • 109 min • Budget $6M • Box office $14M

Drama

In 1962 Louisiana, the Batiste family in the small town of Eve's Bayou faces hidden truths and unexpected difficulties as summer progresses. Long-held secrets emerge, challenging their family's unity. The Batistes grapple with betrayal and sorrow while trying to hold…

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Gladiator

2000 • 155 min • Budget $103M • Box office $465M

Action, Drama, Adventure

Following Emperor Marcus Aurelius's death, his ambitious son seizes control and undermines Maximus, a highly respected general favored by the late emperor. Ultimately, Maximus is compelled into gladiatorial combat, forced to fight for his life in public spectacles.

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Powwow Highway

1989 • 91 min

Two Northern Cheyenne men drive from Montana to New Mexico to help their friend, whose sister has been wrongly accused and jailed in Santa Fe. During the journey, they rediscover their connection to their Native American traditions.

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Winter's Bone

2010 • 101 min • Budget $2M • Box office $13M

Drama, Mystery

When Ree Dolly learns her father mortgaged their home for his bail and vanished, the 17-year-old is forced to navigate the dangerous world of local criminals and the unforgiving Ozark landscape. She must find her father and protect her family.

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Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

2014 • 120 min • Budget $18M • Box office $103M

Drama, Comedy

A once-famous actor, now past his prime and known for playing a beloved superhero, tries to revive his career with a Broadway show. As the play's opening night nears, his efforts to appear more selfless, regain his standing in the…

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Clean and Sober

1988 • 124 min • Box office $8M

Drama

Daryl, a successful real estate agent with a secret, is battling a severe cocaine addiction. He seeks refuge in a confidential rehab program to avoid the fallout of stealing from his company and abandoning a woman after she overdoses. Under…

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Gully Boy

2019 • 156 min • Budget $5M • Box office $28M

Drama, Music

This is a coming-of-age story following the lives of young rappers who grow up on the streets of Mumbai.

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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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Three Colors: Red

1994 • 100 min • Box office $4M

Drama, Mystery, Romance

Valentine, a quiet part-time model, meets a retired judge after a car accident involving his dog. The judge is initially cold about his pet, but Valentine offers to care for the animal, sparking an unusual friendship. Their connection grows when…

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Scarface

1983 • 170 min • Budget $25M • Box office $66M

Action, Crime, Drama

The film depicts the dangerous world of drugs, crime, and power in Miami during the peak of the cocaine trade. Tony Montana makes a deal for a green card by assassinating a Cuban government official, launching his ruthless climb into…

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Slumdog Millionaire

2008 • 121 min • Budget $15M • Box office $378M

Drama, Romance

A teenage boy grapples with the aftermath of being accused of cheating on the Indian adaptation of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?". He looks back on his life following the controversy.

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Hunger

2008 • 96 min • Box office $2M

Drama, History

This is the story of Bobby Sands, an IRA member who spearheaded the 1981 hunger strike. During The Troubles, Irish Republican prisoners undertook the strike to demand political status.

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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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The Eighth Day

1996 • 118 min

Drama

This drama tells the story of two very different men whose lives change when they meet. Georges, who has Down syndrome, lives in a mental institution. Harry, a successful businessman, is trying to repair his relationship with his children. After…

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Groundhog Day

1993 • 101 min

A jaded television weatherman, his optimistic producer, and their sarcastic cameraman are dispatched to Punxsutawney to cover the annual Groundhog Day celebration. There, the weatherman unexpectedly finds himself reliving the same day repeatedly.

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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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Paan Singh Tomar

2012 • 135 min

Crime, Drama

Paan Singh Tomar, once a celebrated athlete, becomes a notorious outlaw and rebel after struggling to find his place in life following his sporting career.

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Breaking the Waves

1996 • 159 min • Budget $7M • Box office $23M

Drama, Romance

In a quiet Scottish village, a woman's predictable life changes when her husband proposes a risky plan. He is paralyzed and feels isolated, so he convinces his wife to have an affair, hoping she will describe her experiences to him.…

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Blindness

2008 • 121 min • Budget $25M • Box office $19M

Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction

A sudden plague causes widespread blindness in a city. A small group of those affected unite to navigate the harsh realities of their enforced quarantine and ultimately overcome it.

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Turtles Can Fly

2005 • 98 min • Box office $1M

Drama

Turtles Can Fly follows a group of young children living near the Turkey-Iraq border. They spend their days clearing landmines, patiently awaiting the end of Saddam Hussein's rule.

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The Wolf of Wall Street

2013 • 180 min • Budget $100M • Box office $407M

Crime, Drama, Comedy

A New York stockbroker becomes a key witness in a major securities fraud case, exposing widespread corruption within Wall Street, corporate banking, and organized crime. Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort.

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No Man's Land

2001 • 98 min • Budget $1M • Box office $4M

Action, History, War

During a war, two soldiers from opposing sides find themselves trapped together in the same trench, caught between the fighting. The United Nations intervenes to rescue them, leading to a ceasefire agreement between the warring factions. The question remains: can…

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Wish I Was Here

2014 • 107 min • Budget $5M • Box office $5M

Drama, Comedy

Aidan Bloom, a 35-year-old actor and father, feels lost and unsure of his direction in life. He and his wife struggle financially, and often escapes into childhood fantasies of being a heroic Space-Knight. When his father can no longer afford…

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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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Angela's Ashes

1999 • 145 min • Budget $50M • Box office $13M

Drama

In 1930s Limerick, a poor Irish Catholic family struggles to survive after losing a child in America. The father, an unemployed veteran haunted by his past, faces poverty, discrimination, and alcoholism as he tries to support his family. They live…

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Knockin' on Heaven's Door

1997 • 89 min • Budget $3M

Comedy, Crime, Action

Two men, Martin and Rudi, facing terminal cancer, find an unexpected connection in a hospital room, sharing stories and seeking solace in tequila. They impulsively decide to escape their fate with a road trip to the sea. Dressed in pajamas…

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The Hurricane

1999 • 146 min • Budget $50M • Box office $73M

Drama

"Hurricane" is the inspiring true story of Rubin Carter, a successful middleweight boxer whose life changed dramatically when he was wrongly accused of murder in Paterson, New Jersey. Framed for a crime he didn't commit and given a triple life…

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Cast Away

2000 • 143 min • Budget $90M • Box office $429M

Adventure, Drama

Chuck Noland, a FedEx executive, is deeply in love with Kelly, a Ph.D. Student, and they plan to marry. His flight to Malaysia crashes at sea in a violent storm, leaving him as the sole survivor stranded on a remote…

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K-PAX

2001 • 120 min • Budget $48M • Box office $50M

Science Fiction, Drama, Mystery

Prot, a patient in a mental institution, insists he's an extraterrestrial. His psychiatrist attempts to provide treatment, but gradually finds himself questioning his own understanding of reality.

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Nymphomaniac: Vol. I

2013 • 118 min • Budget $2M • Box office $13M

Drama

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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Brother to Brother

2004 • 94 min

This drama follows an aging Black writer reflecting on the Harlem Renaissance. He forms an unexpected connection with a gay teenager he encounters at a New York City homeless shelter.

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Intimate Stories

2002 • 92 min • Box office $1M

Comedy, Drama

Three individuals and a baby begin journeys along the same road through the remote landscapes of Patagonia. Their different hopes and experiences unexpectedly connect as they travel the stunning, empty route.

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We Need to Talk About Kevin

2011 • 113 min • Budget $7M • Box office $10M

Drama, Thriller

Following her son Kevin's terrible deed, a struggling mother named Eva looks back at her difficult relationship with him. She remembers his journey from a young child to a troubled teenager.

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The Visitor

2008 • 104 min • Budget $4M • Box office $18M

Crime, Drama, Music

A college professor goes to New York City for a conference and discovers a young couple has taken up residence in his apartment.

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Lucky Number Slevin

2006 • 110 min • Budget $27M • Box office $56M

Drama, Thriller, Crime

Slevin is caught in the crossfire of a power struggle between the city's most powerful crime bosses. Constantly under surveillance, he must avoid being killed by a notorious assassin while desperately searching for a way to escape his dangerous situation.

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A Clockwork Orange

1971 • 137 min

In a near-future Britain, a young man named Alexander DeLarge and his friends find pleasure in violence and sexual assault. He is also deeply moved by Beethoven's music. To address rising juvenile crime, the government offers DeLarge an option: a…

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Grave of the Fireflies

1988 • 89 min • Budget $3M • Box office $842K

Animation, Drama, War

In the last months of World War II, this moving story follows siblings Seita and Setsuko as they cope with the loss of their mother in an air raid that destroyed Kobe, Japan. After a conflict with their aunt, the…

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Storm Warning

1951 • 93 min

Drama, Thriller

A successful fashion model travels to her sister's isolated hometown and witnesses a violent attack by the Ku Klux Klan on an investigative journalist. Haunted by the event, she becomes entangled in a dangerous network of secrets and conspiracies that…

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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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Braveheart

1995 • 178 min • Budget $72M • Box office $213M

Action, Drama, History

In a small Scottish village, the marriage of William Wallace, a passionate young man, and Murron, his childhood love, is tragically broken when English soldiers brutally murder her. Overcome with grief and rage, Wallace retaliates against those responsible. His actions…

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Mallesham

2019 • 132 min

A sixth-grade dropout navigates life's challenges when he sets out to build a weaving machine. His goal is to alleviate the hardship faced by his mother and countless others in his village who rely on manual weaving for their livelihood.

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Eastern Promises

2007 • 100 min • Budget $51M • Box office $56M

Thriller, Crime, Mystery

A Russian teenager living in London dies giving birth, leaving behind a diary filled with clues. These clues suggest a connection between her child and a violent rape committed by a Russian mob family.

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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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Dead Poets Society

1989 • 129 min • Budget $16M • Box office $235M

Drama

This new series offers young viewers more than just entertainment. It combines music, movement, and interactive learning to help children develop cognitively and improve their social skills. Featuring a friendly Bear and other lovable characters, the show introduces important ideas…

8.3

8.1

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Sling Blade

1996 • 135 min • Budget $1M • Box office $34M

Drama

Karl Childers has lived most of his life in a state mental hospital after being convicted of a terrible crime as a child. Now considered ready for release, he struggles to adjust to life outside. The story follows Karl as…

7.5

8.0

17+

Tango

1998 • 115 min

Music, Romance, Drama

A filmmaker finds inspiration in a passionate romance, transforming his emotions into a stunning dance production. The choreography vividly portrays the joys and struggles of love, captivating audiences with its intensity. The resulting film beautifully combines sensuality and dance, expanding…

6.5

7.0

13+

The Young One

1960 • 95 min

Drama

Amidst growing unrest, a talented jazz musician is hunted by a vengeful mob. He escapes to a secluded island seeking refuge. Instead of peace, he finds a territorial game warden who distrusts outsiders. While adjusting to this new life, the…

6.9

7.4

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Cry Freedom

1987 • 157 min • Budget $29M • Box office $25M

Drama

"Freedom's Requiem" tells the powerful true story of an unexpected friendship that develops during the difficult apartheid era in South Africa during the 1970s. The film offers a direct look at the life-changing connection between Donald Woods, a white journalist…

7.0

7.4

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The Last Mimzy

2007 • 94 min • Box office $27M

Drama, Science Fiction, Adventure

When two siblings discover a peculiar box of toys, they start to develop extraordinary abilities. Their parents and teacher become entangled in a bewildering new reality, and face a challenge that surpasses anything they could have foreseen.

6.3

6.2

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Haider

2014 • 150 min • Budget $7M • Box office $11M

Crime, Drama

A young man goes back to Kashmir after his father vanishes, determined to face his uncle – the person he believes is responsible for what happened to his father.

7.2

8.0

100

Boys Don't Cry

1999 • 118 min • Budget $2M • Box office $11M

Crime, Drama

This drama follows a young person in rural Nebraska as they explore who they are and the challenges of love. The story sensitively examines gender identity while depicting life away from big cities. With realistic acting and beautiful visuals, the…

7.4

7.5

17+

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