327 Essential Indie Films

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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Air

2015 • 94 min

Science Fiction, Thriller

In the near future, the air is unbreathable. Almost all of humanity is gone, and the people selected to rebuild society are in a state of suspended animation. Two engineers, responsible for protecting humanity's last hope, fight to maintain their…

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Primer

2004 • 77 min • Budget $7K • Box office $545K

Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller

A group of young inventors stumble upon a sophisticated way to alter reality. Initially, they use their discovery to profit from the stock market, but the repercussions of their invention soon begin to unfold.

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Napoleon Dynamite

2004 • 95 min • Budget $400K • Box office $46M

Comedy

Feeling disconnected, a teenage boy agrees to help a new friend campaign for class president at their small, rural high school. He navigates this task while also coping with his unusual family situation at home.

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The Admiral: Roaring Currents

2014 • 126 min • Budget $9M • Box office $138M

War, Action, Drama

Admiral Yi Sun-sin confronts overwhelming odds in the Battle of Myeongryang, where he must defend Korea with only 13 warships against 300 Japanese vessels.

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My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?

2005 • 107 min

In 2015, a deadly virus spreads across the globe. It's a fatal illness triggered by exposure to images. Those infected succumb to the disease, overwhelmed by fear and despair, with no defense against it. The media has dubbed the affliction…

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Kill the Irishman

2011 • 106 min • Box office $1M

Action, Crime, Thriller

In the summer of 1976, thirty-six bombs explode in Cleveland as a violent conflict erupts between Irish mobster Danny Greene and the Italian mafia. Based on a true story, Kill the Irishman tells the story of Greene's ascent from a…

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Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

2010 • 113 min • Budget $85M • Box office $51M

Action, Comedy, Romance

Scott Pilgrim, a bass guitarist in a garage band, is used to relationships ending with him breaking things off. However, when he meets Ramona Flowers, he discovers she has a unique problem: seven ex-boyfriends who are determined to stop him…

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Love in a Puff

2010 • 104 min

Comedy, Drama, Romance

A new law banning indoor smoking in Hong Kong forces dedicated smokers to seek refuge outdoors, leading to an unexpected connection between two colleagues.

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Twentynine Palms

2003 • 114 min

Drama, Thriller

A photographer and an unemployed woman take a turbulent trip to the California desert for a photoshoot, marked by intense moments and frequent arguments. Their relationship, which appears emotionally detached, takes a disturbing turn when a violent event suddenly brings…

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Headhunters

2011 • 100 min • Box office $18M

Thriller, Crime, Action

A skilled recruiter takes a dangerous gamble to acquire a prized painting belonging to a retired soldier.

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The White Ribbon

2009 • 144 min • Budget $21M • Box office $11M

Drama, Mystery

An old tailor reflects on his time as a schoolteacher in a remote Northern German village during the year before World War I, a period marked by a series of unusual occurrences.

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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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The Yellow Sea

2010 • 141 min

Drama, Thriller, Crime

In China, a Korean man accepts an assassination job in South Korea, hoping to earn money and locate his missing wife. However, the mission goes wrong, and he's now a fugitive, pursued by both the South Korean police and the…

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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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Moon

2009 • 97 min • Budget $5M • Box office $9M

Science Fiction, Drama

Three weeks before the end of his three-year assignment, Sam Bell is looking forward to going home. Working alone at a lunar base with his computer assistant, GERTY, he experiences a series of disturbing incidents following an unforeseen accident that…

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Her

2013 • 126 min • Budget $23M • Box office $47M

Romance, Science Fiction, Drama

In the near future, Theodore, a solitary writer, buys a new operating system made to fulfill any desire. He's surprised when he develops a romantic connection with it. This unusual love story combines science fiction and romance in a gentle…

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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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Save the Green Planet!

2003 • 117 min • Budget $3M

Comedy, Science Fiction, Crime

A young, driven filmmaker becomes convinced that the country's political leaders are actually evil reptilian aliens planning to take over the world. Driven by a sense of injustice, he converts his basement into a film studio and an unsettling interrogation…

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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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Midnight in Paris

2011 • 94 min • Budget $17M • Box office $151M

Fantasy, Comedy, Romance

During a trip to Paris with his fiancée's family, a sentimental screenwriter unexpectedly begins time-traveling to the 1920s each night at midnight.

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Fido

2006 • 92 min • Budget $8M • Box office $426K

Horror, Comedy, Romance

Timmy Robinson’s closest companion is Fido, a six-foot-tall zombie. However, when Fido eats their neighbor, Timmy's parents are furious, and he must do everything possible to keep Fido as part of the family. This story of a boy and his…

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Beginners

2011 • 104 min • Budget $3M • Box office $14M

Drama, Romance, Comedy

Months after his father Hal Fields dies, Oliver meets Anna, a lively and unconventional woman. Their relationship brings back memories of Hal, who, after his wife of 44 years passed away, embraced his sexuality at 75 and embarked on a…

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Wassup Rockers

2005 • 111 min • Box office $634K

Drama

Breaking from their South Central community, a group of skateboarders travel to Hollywood and Beverly Hills. There, they encounter wealthy young women and face problems with law enforcement, jealous partners, and worried families.

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Black Cat, White Cat

1998 • 127 min

Comedy, Romance, Crime

Along the Danube River, Matko, a resourceful but down-on-his-luck man, is deeply in debt to the powerful gangster Dadan. To clear his debts, Matko and Dadan make a strange agreement: Matko's 17-year-old son, Zare, will marry Dadan's sister, Afrodita, who…

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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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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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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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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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Humble Pie

2007 • 94 min

Tracy Orbison, weighing nearly 400 pounds, faces considerable obstacles as he chases his acting aspirations. The grocery clerk encounters numerous people determined to discourage him. Despite these challenges, Tracy maintains an unwavering optimism and a firm belief in his potential…

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Palm Trees and Power Lines

2023 • 110 min

Drama

Feeling lost and isolated, a teenage girl begins a relationship with a man who is twice her age. She believes he offers answers to her difficulties, but his motives are far from genuine.

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Brazil

1985 • 143 min • Budget $15M • Box office $9M

Comedy, Science Fiction

Sam Lowry is a bored bureaucrat who escapes his dull life through vivid daydreams of being a heroic savior. While investigating the wrongful arrest and death of an innocent man, instead of the actual suspect, Harry Tuttle, Sam encounters the…

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The Third Man

1949 • 105 min • Box office $1M

Thriller, Mystery

In post-war Vienna, writer Holly Martins travels to find his friend Harry Lime, only to discover Harry is dead. Alone and confused, Holly begins investigating the circumstances of Harry's death, suspecting a mysterious "third man" is involved. His investigation clashes…

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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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A Prophet

2009 • 155 min • Budget $13M • Box office $17M

Crime, Drama

Malik El Djebena receives a six-year prison sentence. Having never learned to read or write, he feels isolated and vulnerable upon entering prison. He quickly becomes drawn to a dominant group of Corsican inmates who control life within the prison…

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Super

2010 • 96 min • Budget $2M • Box office $1M

Comedy, Action, Drama

When his wife becomes entangled with a drug dealer, an ordinary man becomes Crimson Bolt, a superhero driven by good intentions but lacking real experience.

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Memento

2000 • 113 min • Budget $9M • Box office $40M

Mystery, Thriller

Leonard Shelby is hunting the man who murdered his wife. His search is complicated by a rare medical condition: he has severe short-term memory loss. He remembers his life before the accident, but not even moments ago – he can't…

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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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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 Year My Parents Went on Vacation

2006 • 103 min

Drama

In 1970, a young boy finds himself alone in a Jewish neighborhood in Brazil, a time marked by both the excitement of the World Cup and the oppressive reality of a dictatorship.

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The Place Beyond the Pines

2013 • 140 min • Budget $15M • Box office $47M

Drama, Crime

A motorcycle stunt rider contemplates criminal activity to support his family, a decision that leads him into conflict with a former police officer now working in politics.

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Under the Skin

2014 • 108 min • Budget $13M • Box office $7M

Thriller, Science Fiction, Drama

In Glasgow, a captivating stranger targets vulnerable men, drawing them into her orbit with irresistible charm.

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All About My Mother

1999 • 101 min • Budget $5M • Box office $67M

Comedy, Drama

Manuela travels from Madrid to Barcelona hoping to find her son's father, a man she's never known. During her journey, she meets a variety of people: a bold transgender sex worker, a troubled actress struggling with her career, and a…

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The Prestige

2006 • 130 min • Budget $40M • Box office $109M

Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction

This is the story of two magicians locked in a relentless rivalry that defines their lives. Their intense competition fuels obsession, deception, and jealousy, leading them down a path of dangerous and deadly choices.

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Léon: The Professional

1994 • 111 min • Budget $16M • Box office $45M

Crime, Drama, Action

In New York City, Léon is a highly skilled hitman who carefully eliminates targets. His life changes when a DEA raid mistakenly kills his neighbors' family, leaving their 12-year-old daughter, Mathilda, orphaned. Léon reluctantly takes her in. A close bond…

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Run Lola Run

1998 • 80 min • Budget $1M • Box office $7M

Action, Drama, Thriller

Lola and Manni's love is tested when Manni loses a large amount of money to a dangerous criminal. With only 20 minutes to find 100,000 Deutsche Marks, Lola must undertake a desperate mission to save him from resorting to theft.…

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All About Nina

2018 • 97 min

Comedy, Drama

Nina Geld is a talented and increasingly popular comedian, but struggles with emotional issues outside of her performances. A promising career move brings her into contact with a potential romantic partner, compelling her to face a painful history.

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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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Snatch

2000 • 103 min • Budget $100M • Box office $83M

Crime, Comedy

A group of unlikely players – shady boxing promoters, dangerous bookmakers, a Russian gangster, inept amateur thieves, and seemingly Jewish jewelers – all compete to find a valuable diamond that has been stolen.

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

2009 • 152 min • Budget $13M • Box office $109M

Drama, Thriller, Crime

This Swedish thriller, adapted from Stieg Larsson's novel, follows Mikael Blomkvist, a middle-aged publisher for Millennium magazine. He suffers a public defeat when losing a libel case against powerful industrialist Hans-Erik Wennerström. However, he's then tasked by Henrik Vanger with…

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The Master

2012 • 137 min • Budget $32M • Box office $28M

Drama

Haunted by PTSD and battling alcoholism, Freddie, a troubled veteran, finds a sense of belonging aboard the ship of Lancaster Dodd. Dodd is the charismatic leader of a new movement, a kind of religion, that he develops in the aftermath…

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Another Earth

2011 • 92 min • Budget $100K • Box office $1M

Drama, Science Fiction

A young woman and a grieving music professor find their lives intertwined when a perfect copy of Earth is discovered.

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Soccer Aid

2001 • 125 min • Budget $19M • Box office $274M

Animation, Family, Fantasy

A young girl named Chihiro finds herself in a bewildering world inhabited by spirits. After her parents are mysteriously transformed, she must find the strength within herself to rescue her family.

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Roger Dodger

2002 • 106 min • Box office $1M

Comedy, Drama

A charming advertising executive believes he can charm any woman by expertly manipulating her feelings from the start. His carefully crafted approach is challenged when his teenage nephew visits. The executive tries to teach the boy his techniques for attracting…

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Frances Ha

2013 • 86 min • Box office $4M

Comedy, Drama

A young woman pursuing a dance career relocates to New York City and finds herself surrounded by unreliable acquaintances, declining prospects, and disappointing professional opportunities.

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The Holy Mountain

1973 • 113 min • Budget $750K • Box office $96K

Drama

This surreal and thought-provoking film centers on The Alchemist, who gathers a diverse group of people representing the planets of our solar system. He doesn't aim to unite them, but to remove their worldly ties through strange rituals. Their goal:…

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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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Albert Nobbs

2011 • 113 min • Budget $8M • Box office $5M

Drama

In late 19th century Ireland, Albert Nobbs faces hardship as a woman is expected to be dependent. To find work as a butler in Dublin's finest hotel, Albert disguises herself as a man. While there, she meets a charming painter…

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Visitor Q

2001 • 84 min • Budget $60K

Comedy, Drama, Horror

In a deeply troubled home, a mother struggles with heroin addiction and prostitution, enduring abuse from her son while the father, a former TV reporter, engages in incest with his daughter and films his son's beatings. The arrival of a…

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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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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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Bent

1997 • 105 min • Box office $496K

Drama, History, Romance

"Man in Hiding" follows Max, a young man caught in the harsh reality of Nazi-occupied Europe during WWII. After a relationship with a German soldier, he is forced to flee for his life. Captured and imprisoned in a concentration camp,…

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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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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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Electrick Children

2012 • 95 min

Drama

Rachel, a spirited teenager growing up in a polygamist community in southern Utah, discovers a forbidden cassette tape on her 15th birthday. Astonished by the unfamiliar rock and roll music, she plays it and soon believes a miracle has taken…

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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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Juno

2007 • 96 min • Budget $7M • Box office $232M

Comedy, Drama, Romance

When a teenage girl, Juno MacGuff, unexpectedly becomes pregnant at sixteen, she decides on an unconventional path for her baby.

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Strange Darling

2024 • 98 min • Budget $4M • Box office $4M

Horror, Thriller

A casual encounter takes a dark turn, escalating into a series of brutal murders orchestrated by a serial killer.

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The Best Offer

2013 • 131 min • Budget $13M • Box office $19M

Drama, Romance, Crime

Virgil Oldman is a highly respected antiques expert and auctioneer. An unconventional and brilliant man, he prefers a solitary life, avoiding personal connections. When he's asked to appraise and sell her family’s valuable art collection by Claire, a woman carrying…

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Thank You for Smoking

2005 • 92 min • Budget $6M • Box office $24M

Comedy, Drama

Nick Naylor is a persuasive public relations expert working for a major tobacco company. He's determined to defend Americans' right to smoke, even at personal risk, while also being a positive influence on his 12-year-old son. His abilities to carefully…

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Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

2011 • 129 min • Budget $40M • Box office $55M

Drama

A year after his father dies, Oskar, a troubled young boy, finds a mysterious key he believes his father left for him. He then sets out on a scavenger hunt to find the lock it fits.

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47 Ronin

2013 • 119 min • Budget $175M • Box office $151M

Drama, Action, Fantasy

Kai, an outcast, joins Oishi, the leader of 47 exiled samurai. Together they seek revenge against the treacherous overlord who murdered their master and drove them from their home. To restore honor to their homeland, the warriors begin a quest…

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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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Jackie Brown

1997 • 154 min

Jackie Brown, a flight attendant, becomes involved in smuggling money for her gunrunner boss. When the police try to use her to find him, she devises a plan – with the assistance of a bail bondsman – to steal the…

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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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Dream Scenario

2023 • 102 min • Budget $10M • Box office $14M

Comedy, Fantasy

Paul Matthews, an ordinary guy, has his life disrupted when millions of people begin dreaming about him. However, his dream appearances take a dark turn, and Paul must learn to cope with his unexpected fame.

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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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A Bigger Splash

2015 • 125 min • Box office $7M

Drama, Thriller, Romance

During a vacation in Italy, American couple Paul and Marianne's trip takes a turn when Marianne invites an old flame and his daughter to join them. The visit ignites jealousy and sets off a series of risky sexual situations.

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Antichrist

2009 • 104 min • Budget $11M • Box office $7M

Drama, Horror, Thriller

A couple struggling with grief and marital problems seeks solace in their secluded cabin, "Eden," deep in the woods. Hoping to heal and reconnect, they find their situation escalating as nature unleashes unforeseen challenges.

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Mean Streets

1973 • 111 min

A low-level criminal is torn between romantic feelings, loyalty to his friends, and the opportunity to advance his position in the criminal underworld.

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The Dinner Game

1998 • 80 min • Budget $12M • Box office $78M

Comedy

Pierre Brochant and his friends have a strange tradition: every Wednesday, they gather to showcase someone they consider an "idiot." Tonight, Brochant thinks he's found the perfect one – a world champion fool. But he doesn't realize that this particular…

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Mind Game

2004 • 103 min • Box office $36K

Animation, Romance, Comedy

Nishi is a failure with a longing for his childhood sweetheart. Following a run-in with the Japanese mafia, he experiences a trip to heaven and back, only to find himself stranded in an even stranger location.

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A Royal Affair

2012 • 137 min • Budget $8M • Box office $14M

Drama, History, Romance

A young queen develops feelings for her royal physician, and together they ignite a revolution that fundamentally alters their country.

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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…

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Dancing at Lughnasa

1998 • 96 min

Drama

Set in rural Ireland during the 1930s, this moving period film follows five unmarried sisters who discover happiness in their simple life together. The movie beautifully depicts the Irish countryside while showing the pressures these women face to marry. Each…

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Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom

1976 • 116 min • Budget $800K • Box office $1M

Horror, Drama

Four cruel people kidnap nine teenagers, trapping them in a terrifying ordeal that lasts for four months. The captives endure brutal physical abuse, psychological torture, and sexual abuse at the hands of their captors. The film examines power, corruption, and…

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

2011 • 158 min • Budget $90M • Box office $232M

Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Journalist Mikael Blomkvist investigates the 40-year-old disappearance of a man's niece, with the help of Lisbeth Salander, a punk computer hacker with a distinctive style. Their investigation reveals widespread corruption far exceeding their expectations.

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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…

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Woman in Gold

2015 • 109 min • Budget $11M • Box office $61M

Drama

Maria Altmann, an 80-year-old Jewish refugee, sued the Austrian government to reclaim a highly valued painting that belonged to her aunt and was stolen by the Nazis during World War II. Her motivation was not simply to recover a family…

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Swallowtail Butterfly

1996 • 148 min

Drama, Crime, Music

Set in a future Japan, the film follows a group of people living in Yentown, a community on the fringes of society. These individuals have been rejected by mainstream culture and struggle to find acceptance. They navigate a world that…

7.5

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

2008 • 94 min • Budget $12M • Box office $20M

Drama, War, History

When Bruno's family relocates from Berlin to a new house in Poland, he befriends Shmuel, a boy living beyond a fence who wears striped pajamas. Unaware of Shmuel's situation as a Jewish prisoner or his father's role in it, Bruno…

7.8

7.7

13+

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Bug

2007 • 98 min • Budget $4M • Box office $8M

Drama, Horror, Thriller

In Oklahoma, Agnes, a lonely waitress working at a run-down roadside motel, forms an unusual connection with Peter, a reserved and enigmatic stranger.

6.1

17+

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Stranger Than Fiction

2006 • 113 min • Budget $30M • Box office $53M

Drama, Comedy, Romance

Harold Crick, an IRS agent living a predictable life, experiences a sudden shift when he begins hearing a voice describing his every action.

7.3

7.5

13+

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+13

The Hunt

2012 • 116 min • Budget $3M • Box office $18M

Drama

A solitary teacher battles for custody of his son. His life begins to improve with the arrival of love and encouraging news from his son, but this newfound happiness is threatened when a simple untruthderails everything.

8.1

8.3

17+

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+13

The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence)

2011 • 91 min • Box office $170K

Drama, Horror, Crime

Inspired by the fictional Dr. Heiter, a troubled recluse named Martin becomes obsessed with building a 12-legged creature and pursues this disturbing goal.

4.8

3.8

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Shame

2011 • 102 min • Budget $6M • Box office $3M

Drama

Brandon, a man in his thirties living in New York, avoids emotional connections but satisfies his deepest desires through compulsive sexual behavior. His life spirals as his younger sister moves in with him, bringing back painful memories of their shared…

6.9

7.2

18+

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In China They Eat Dogs

1999 • 91 min

Action, Comedy, Crime

This drama follows Arvid, a bank clerk living a quiet life with his girlfriend in a small town. His routine is shattered when he becomes the unexpected center of a bank robbery. Arvid's quick thinking and bravery help him stop…

7.3

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Kung Fu Hustle

2004 • 99 min • Budget $20M • Box office $102M

Action, Comedy, Crime

Shanghai, 1940s. The ruthless Axe Gang holds the city in fear. Two small-time criminals, Sing and Bone, try to join them but end up making powerful enemies. Luckily, they discover unexpected allies in the form of kung fu masters and…

7.5

7.7

17+

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The Dreamers

2003 • 115 min • Budget $15M • Box office $15M

Drama, Romance

Isabelle and Theo invite Matthew to stay with them, and their casual friendship deepens into a passionate exploration of sensuality and desire. They explore every possibility together, with no boundaries.

7.2

7.1

18+

100

Happy-Go-Lucky

2008 • 118 min • Budget $4M • Box office $18M

Comedy, Drama

This film follows snippets from the life of Poppy, a bright and effervescent North London schoolteacher. Her relentlessly cheerful outlook often clashes with the perspectives of those around her.

6.6

7.0

17+

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