Highest Grossing Movies of All Time

Explore the highest grossing movies of all time based on worldwide box office revenue. This ranking includes the most commercially successful movies ever released in theaters. Browse blockbuster films, franchise hits, superhero movies, animated features, action adventures, sci-fi epics, and global box office leaders. The list is updated regularly and includes only movies with at least $100,000 in revenue. Use sorting filters to discover top grossing movies by box office, release date, or IMDb rating.

5201
A.R.O.G
05.12.2008 • Turkey • Science Fiction • 127 min
Budget: $8,500,000
Box Office: $19,736,977
Commander Logar tricks Arif into traveling 1,000,000 years into the past. His mission: guide humanity's development from that point to the present day.
7.4
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5202
The Principal
18.09.1987 • USA • Action • 109 min
Budget: $11,000,000
Box Office: $19,734,940
Brandel High School is a school consumed by violence and crime, where students struggle for power. Rick Latimer, the new principal, quickly discovers that his experience isn't enough to stop the widespread drug trade, assaults, and gang activity. Working with the head of security, Latimer tries to restore order and break the power of the school's teenage mafia. However, a violent clash turns into a deadly confrontation with the drug dealers' gang. With his career and safety at risk, Latimer must navigate this dangerous situation to bring peace to Brandel High, or face severe repercussions.
6.3
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5203
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
16.07.2016 • Japan • Family • 97 min
Box Office: $19,727,392
Ash encounters the legendary Pokémon Volcanion when it crashes to Earth, creating a dust cloud—and an unseen connection forms between them. Volcanion, distrustful of humans, initially tries to escape, but is compelled to take Ash with it on a rescue mission. They arrive in a city powered by machinery, where a corrupt official has stolen the powerful Artificial Pokémon Magearna, built centuries ago. He intends to exploit Magearna's abilities to seize control of the city. Can Ash and Volcanion team up to save Magearna? A monumental battle for Pokémon history is imminent!
5.9
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5204
Lady Sings the Blues
12.10.1972 • USA • Drama • 144 min
Budget: $2,000,000
Box Office: $19,726,490
This film explores the complicated life of blues icon Billie Holiday, following her journey from a difficult childhood to her rise to fame and subsequent struggles. The story reveals the experiences that shaped her career, including early tours, relationships – including her marriages – and a lifelong battle with drug addiction. It offers a candid look at the personal demons she faced and the powerful voice she created, ultimately leaving a lasting impact on the world of blues music.
7.0
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5205
School of Magical Animals 2
29.09.2022 • Germany • Family • 103 min
Box Office: $19,724,705
Students at the School of Magical Animals aim to stage a musical for the school's anniversary. Will rehearsals descend into disorder, or will the students unite? And what is the source of the mysterious holes appearing across the campus?
5.9
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5206
New Nightmare
13.10.1994 • USA • Horror • 112 min
Budget: $8,000,000
Box Office: $19,721,741
The sequel to A Nightmare on Elm Street sees Freddy Krueger escalate his terror, blurring the lines between dreams and reality. He targets the film's cast and crew, turning their lives into a nightmare. As fear spreads through the production team, they must confront their deepest fears while trying to evade Freddy. The familiar film set becomes a terrifying location for nightmares that bleed into waking life. The film is tense and unsettling, making it difficult to distinguish fantasy from reality. This horror film explores themes of power and control as the characters fight to escape Freddy's influence. The audience is drawn into a harrowing journey questioning the nature of nightmares and reality as the characters struggle to survive against an unstoppable foe.
6.4
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5207
Same Time, Next Year
23.04.1978 • USA • Comedy • 119 min
Budget: $1,180,000
Box Office: $19,703,082
The film follows two married people who unexpectedly end up sharing a bed at a picturesque inn. Surprised and unsure, they agree to meet in that same hotel room every year. As they navigate personal difficulties and life's challenges, they find comfort and understanding in each other, forging a deeper connection through shared secrets and experiences. The story explores intimacy, loyalty, and the intricacies of relationships, framed by a sense of nostalgia and the changing years.
7.2
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5208
The Life of Chuck
05.06.2025 • USA • Fantasy • 111 min
Budget: $25,000,000
Box Office: $19,700,844
This is the story of Charles "Chuck" Krantz, an ordinary man who discovers the joys of love, the pain of loss, and the complexity of the human heart.
7.3
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5209
Solomon Kane
23.12.2009 • Adventure • 104 min
Budget: $45,000,000
Box Office: $19,700,000
In 16th-century Europe, a warrior haunted by his violent past seeks redemption by abandoning bloodshed. However, his path to atonement is disrupted when he must fight to rescue a young Puritan woman from a dark and powerful force. He discovers that some causes are worth fighting for, even if it means embracing destruction.
6.1
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5210
Color of Night
19.08.1994 • USA • Romance • 121 min
Budget: $40,000,000
Box Office: $19,700,000
Dr. Peter Matthews, a psychiatrist with color blindness, takes over his deceased friend's therapy group. As he works with the patients, an unknown killer begins to stalk him, blurring the lines of his new role and the patients’ relationships. Peter becomes involved with Olivia, a woman whose mysterious nature deepens the suspense. Their relationship grows as suspicion arises that she knows more about the dangerous events surrounding him. Facing revelations and threats, Dr. Matthews must confront his own weaknesses to solve a complex case of deceit and violence before it's too late. This psychological thriller examines trust, identity, and the hidden darkness beneath seemingly ordinary people.
5.2
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5211
Summer Catch
22.08.2001 • USA • Comedy • 104 min
Budget: $34,000,000
Box Office: $19,693,891
Ryan Dunne, a college baseball pitcher for Boston College, meets Tenley Parrish, the daughter of a wealthy family vacationing on Cape Cod. They fall in love, but their families disapprove. Meanwhile, Ryan holds onto the hope of being drafted into professional baseball.
5.1
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5212
Left Behind
03.10.2014 • Thriller • 110 min
Budget: $16,000,000
Box Office: $19,682,924
When millions of people disappear without a trace, the world descends into chaos and destruction. A small group of survivors is left behind in the aftermath.
3.2
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5213
Tucker: The Man and His Dream
12.08.1988 • USA • Drama • 111 min
Budget: $23,000,000
Box Office: $19,652,638
In 1945, Ypsilanti, Michigan, becomes the setting for Preston Tucker's attempt to change the automotive world. Ignoring the powerful Detroit automakers, Tucker aims to build a new kind of car, focused on safety and efficiency. His forward-thinking ideas face constant opposition from those who feel threatened by his success. Tucker’s struggle reveals the complicated relationship between ambition, practicality, and the conflict between new ideas and established ways in an industry resistant to change.
6.9
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5214
Youth in Revolt
11.09.2009 • USA • Comedy • 89 min
Budget: $18,000,000
Box Office: $19,651,093
Nick Twisp, a teenager who admires Albert Camus and Jean-Luc Godard, feels completely out of place when his mother and her boyfriend relocate the family to a trailer park. He instantly falls for Sheeni, a pretty neighbor who plays records by French singers. Discovering she's already in a relationship, Nick embarks on a comical pursuit to win Sheeni's affection – and more.
6.4
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5215
La Dolce Vita
05.02.1960 • Italy • Comedy • 176 min
Box Office: $19,647,000
Marcello, a journalist, questions his identity as he lives in Rome and deals with his relationship. He tries to balance his ambitions for success and art with the demands of love and family, feeling pulled in different directions. The film shows Marcello's internal struggles as he tries to fit into Rome's high society while searching for something more meaningful than social standing. It explores the difficulty of finding one's purpose and the conflict between ambition and fitting in. Through Marcello’s story, the film examines identity, self-worth, and the desire for artistic satisfaction, all set against the backdrop of Rome’s scenery and social life. It's an intimate look at a man searching for meaning, prompting viewers to consider their own lives.
8.0
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5216
Amelia
22.10.2009 • Adventure • 111 min
Budget: $40,000,000
Box Office: $19,643,086
This film chronicles the life of Amelia Earhart, the celebrated American aviator. It focuses on her 1937 attempt to circumnavigate the globe by plane, which ended with her mysterious disappearance over the Pacific Ocean.
5.8
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5217
The Thing
25.06.1982 • USA • Horror • 109 min
Budget: $15,000,000
Box Office: $19,629,760
In the harsh winter of 1982, a small research team in Antarctica unearths a remarkable find: a perfectly preserved alien body frozen in the ice for over 100,000 years. As they thaw and study it, they discover the creature can shapeshift and adapt. Initially thrilled, the team's excitement turns to fear as the alien displays unpredictable and destructive behavior. Isolated and cut off, the research station transforms into a dangerous place where suspicion grows. The alien’s ability to change form makes it nearly impossible to contain, and it begins to infiltrate the group. Loyalties fracture as the team fights for survival against the unknown, blurring the line between ally and enemy in the desolate Antarctic. This story examines trust, isolation, and the dangers of uncovering secrets best left hidden.
8.2
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5218
8 Seconds
25.02.1994 • USA • Drama • 105 min
Budget: $7,000,000
Box Office: $19,623,396
The movie follows Lane Frost, the 1987 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Bull Riding World Champion. It also explores his personal life, including his marriage and friendships with fellow bull riders Tuff Hedeman, a three-time world champion, and Cody Lambert. The film shows their bond, their dedication to the sport, and the obstacles they overcame in a tough competition. It’s a story of victory, personal development, and perseverance that will captivate you.
6.7
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5219
Dead Man Down
08.03.2013 • USA • Thriller • 118 min
Budget: $30,000,000
Box Office: $19,600,000
In New York City, a crime boss's trusted lieutenant is drawn into a dangerous relationship with a woman determined to get revenge.
6.4
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5220
The Astronaut's Wife
27.08.1999 • USA • Drama • 109 min
Budget: $75,000,000
Box Office: $19,598,588
The film tells the story of astronaut Spencer Armacost, who returns from a close call in space. Wanting to be closer to his wife Jillian, he chooses a quiet desk job instead of going back to his dangerous work. But Jillian starts to notice strange changes in Spencer's behavior, at first thinking it's just stress from his mission. Her worries ease when she learns she's pregnant, and the excitement of becoming parents takes over. As Jillian's pregnancy continues and Spencer's odd behavior grows, her doubts return. She tries to understand why her husband is acting so differently – is it something from space, or something else entirely? The film looks at trust, love, and who we are, all set against the backdrop of an extraordinary event that tests the strength of human feelings and relationships.
5.4
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5221
The Seduction of Joe Tynan
17.08.1979 • USA • Drama • 108 min
Budget: $5,000,000
Box Office: $19,595,168
This political drama follows Senator Joe Tynan, a liberal, who faces a moral challenge when asked to lead the opposition against a Supreme Court nominee. He struggles to balance loyalty to a friend with his own principles, navigating the difficult world of political maneuvering. As the situation intensifies and his personal life suffers, Joe finds support in Karen Traynor, a researcher who is assisting him with the case. Their growing connection complicates his position, testing his sense of duty and identity as a public figure and family man. The film explores themes of loyalty, compromise, and the personal sacrifices of ambition, offering a revealing look at the complexities of politics and its effect on relationships.
6.1
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5222
The Serpent and the Rainbow
05.02.1988 • USA • Horror • 98 min
Budget: $11,000,000
Box Office: $19,595,031
A Harvard anthropologist journeys to Haiti to investigate a legendary powder rumored to resurrect the dead. Initially skeptical, he explores Haiti's hidden cultural world, discovering ancient curses, blood rituals, and the phenomenon of walking zombies. As he navigates this dangerous environment, he confronts supernatural forces and challenges his own views on life, death, and tradition. Inspired by real events, this film presents a stark and honest look at black magic's influence in Haitian society, offering a captivating blend of truth and storytelling.
6.4
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5223
S1m0ne
23.08.2002 • USA • Science Fiction • 117 min
Budget: $10,000,000
Box Office: $19,576,023
A producer, burned out and craving a successful project, faces disaster when his leading actress quits during filming. To salvage the movie, he makes a risky decision: he creates a completely realistic digital actress named Simone to replace her.
6.1
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5224
The Guard
07.07.2011 • Action • 96 min
Budget: $6,000,000
Box Office: $19,560,274
A rough-around-the-edges Irish police officer is forced to work with a by-the-book FBI agent to dismantle a global drug operation. The unlikely duo must overcome their contrasting styles and personalities if they hope to stop a ruthless criminal organization.
7.3
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5225
Astro Boy
15.10.2009 • Animation • 94 min
Budget: $10,000,000
Box Office: $19,551,067
In the futuristic city of Metro City, Astro Boy (Atom) is a young robot with extraordinary abilities, built by a scientist to resemble his deceased son. Feeling he can't live up to his creator's hopes, Astro sets out on a quest for acceptance. He faces betrayal and enters a dangerous world of robot gladiators, ultimately returning to Metro City to save it and find understanding with the father who rejected him.
6.3
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5226
View from the Top
21.03.2003 • USA • Comedy • 87 min
Budget: $30,000,000
Box Office: $19,526,014
Everyone doubted Donna's ambitions. But determined to become a top international flight attendant, she boldly pursues her dream. Her journey is challenging, filled with unexpected difficulties that disrupt her otherwise joyful experience.
5.3
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5227
Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
17.03.1988 • USA • Comedy • 90 min
Budget: $14,000,000
Box Office: $19,510,371
A group of hapless recruits from the Police Academy are sent to Miami Beach for their Commandant's retirement party. Their mission: to secure a lifetime achievement award for him. But things get complicated when the Commandant unknowingly comes into possession of stolen diamonds from a major jewel robbery. Now, these bumbling officers must navigate the criminal underworld of Miami Beach, evading dangerous people and corrupt officials while trying to return the diamonds. They discover teamwork and hidden strengths as they race to clear their Commandant's name and protect their academy.
4.6
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Margin Call
28.09.2011 • USA • Thriller • 108 min
Budget: $3,500,000
Box Office: $19,504,039
This thriller follows the core group of individuals at an investment bank over the course of a single day as the financial crisis begins to unfold.
7.1
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5229
In This Corner of the World
12.11.2016 • Japan • Drama • 130 min
Box Office: $19,496,308
Japan, 1943, World War II. Young Suzu journeys from her village near Hiroshima to Kure, a naval port, to marry and live with her husband's family. Her resourcefulness blossoms as she adapts to a life of hardship, quickly becoming essential to her household. Drawing on inherited wisdom, Suzu infuses the ordinary moments of daily life with artistry and grace. Despite facing numerous challenges – loss, wartime dangers, and constant air raids – her spirit remains unbroken.
7.8
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5230
It Takes Two
17.11.1995 • USA • Comedy • 101 min
Budget: $19,474,589
Box Office: $19,474,589
Two young girls from different worlds form a close friendship during summer camp. Amanda, an orphan with a strong spirit, and Alyssa, from a privileged family, share their lives and secrets. They decide to switch places, using their similar looks to experience each other's lives. This challenges expectations and gives them new insights into life and relationships. While living as each other, Amanda and Alyssa notice a possible romance developing between Amanda’s social worker and Alyssa’s father, Roger. Hoping to bring happiness to those they care about, the girls work to bring about this love story while also exploring their own identities. Their actions highlight the power of friendship and empathy, showing that love can exist regardless of background or hardship.
6.0
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5231
Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives
01.08.1986 • USA • Horror • 86 min
Budget: $3,000,000
Box Office: $19,472,525
Tommy Jarvis is tormented by the unsettling feeling that Jason Voorhees, thought to be dead, might still be a danger. His doubts unknowingly awaken the infamous killer, who begins a new cycle of brutal violence. The film explores fear, guilt, and the enduring nature of evil as Tommy must confront his own fears to stop Jason's relentless rampage.
6.0
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5232
Attraction
26.01.2017 • Russia • Drama • 117 min
Budget: $5,027,266
Box Office: $19,454,845
When an alien spacecraft crashes in a Russian city, those who witness the ship and its inhabitants begin to doubt their reality, while others call for the aliens' immediate departure from Earth.
5.6
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5233
House
06.12.1985 • USA • Comedy • 92 min
Budget: $3,000,000
Box Office: $19,444,631
Roger Cobb, a divorced horror novelist grieving the loss of his son, inherits a historic mansion with a dark past. Hoping for peace and new ideas, he soon discovers the house is haunted by malevolent spirits. As reality and nightmare merge, Roger must battle these entities and uncover the mansion's secrets while battling his own pain. The film is a suspenseful story about loss, finding redemption, and the supernatural forces that haunt everyone involved.
6.1
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5234
The Turning
23.01.2020 • USA • Horror • 94 min
Budget: $14,000,000
Box Office: $19,428,166
A young woman leaves her teaching position to work as a private tutor and governess for two affluent children, but she soon begins to believe something is amiss at the estate.
3.9
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5235
Get Carter
06.10.2000 • USA • Action • 102 min
Budget: $63,600,000
Box Office: $19,412,993
In Las Vegas, Jack Carter works as a hired hand for the mob. He returns to Seattle for his brother's funeral and discovers the death wasn't an accident – it was murder. Driven by this revelation, Carter begins a violent quest for revenge against those he holds responsible.
5.2
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Oceans
22.01.2010 • Documentary • 84 min
Box Office: $19,406,406
This ecological drama/documentary follows a global journey. It blends elements of a thriller with a thoughtful look at the disappearing beauty of underwater ecosystems.
7.7
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5237
Ring
31.01.1998 • Japan • Horror • 96 min
Budget: $1,200,000
Box Office: $19,400,000
A mysterious video has lured many to their deaths. A determined journalist becomes fascinated by the video and decides to watch it. As she watches, she unknowingly unleashes a terrifying series of events that endanger her life and draw her into a dangerous world of lies and horror. This story examines the risks of curiosity and the dark side of seeking the truth when confronted with unimaginable evil.
7.2
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5238
They Will Kill You
25.03.2026 • Horror • 94 min
Budget: $20,000,000
Box Office: $19,382,152
Seeking work, a woman takes a job as a housekeeper in an unusual high-rise apartment building in New York City. She is unaware she's entering a community with a history of disappearances, and possibly one controlled by a Satanic cult.
6.3
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5239
Saving Silverman
09.02.2001 • USA • Comedy • 90 min
Budget: $22,000,000
Box Office: $19,351,569
Two friends plot to stop their best friend from marrying a beautiful but ruthless woman who steals him away and ends their band's performances of Neil Diamond songs.
5.9
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5240
Rock Star
04.09.2001 • USA • Music • 105 min
Budget: $57,000,000
Box Office: $19,334,145
A musician with dreams of rock stardom is heartbroken when his bandmates oust him from the group he started in Pennsylvania. His fortunes change when he's invited to join Steel Dragon, the heavy metal band he'd always admired and emulated. This film is inspired by the true story of Judas Priest.
6.3
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5241
The Brothers McMullen
11.08.1995 • USA • Comedy • 98 min
Budget: $25,000
Box Office: $19,326,506
This film follows the McMullen brothers, Irish Catholic men from Long Island, New York, over three months in the 1990s. It explores their experiences with love, sexuality, marriage, faith, and family as they navigate adulthood. Edward Burns directs, writes, produces, and stars in this personal story, offering a revealing look at their lives and struggles as they try to find themselves.
6.6
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5242
Duplex
26.09.2003 • USA • Comedy • 89 min
Budget: $40,000,000
Box Office: $19,322,135
A young couple's dream of homeownership takes a turn for the unsettling when their seemingly kind upstairs neighbor begins to cause them trouble.
5.9
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5243
Joe
15.07.1970 • USA • Drama • 107 min
Budget: $106,000
Box Office: $19,319,254
This psychological thriller follows two men from very different worlds who form a dangerous alliance after one shares a dark secret with the other. A successful businessman, known for his traditional values, confesses a murder to an unassuming factory worker with strong political views and a fondness for alcohol. This unexpected confession creates a bond between them, despite their vastly different backgrounds. As they navigate this new connection, the film explores the complexities of loyalty, morality, and betrayal, revealing the darker aspects of human nature against a backdrop of suspense. It examines themes of class differences, trust, and the destructive impact of secrets.
6.8
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5244
Cell 211
06.11.2009 • Spain • Action • 108 min
Budget: $5,700,000
Box Office: $19,300,483
This is the story of two men caught in the chaos of a prison riot. One is the inmate leading the rebellion, the other a young guard desperately trying to survive. To do so, he risks everything by posing as a prisoner amidst the violence.
7.6
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5245
Little Giants
14.10.1994 • USA • Comedy • 107 min
Budget: $20,000,000
Box Office: $19,300,000
In a town obsessed with football, Danny O'Shea confronts a difficult situation when his daughter is barred from playing on the Peewee team because she's a girl. He gathers a group of similarly excluded kids to create their own team. This unlikely team of inexperienced but driven players strives to compete against their rivals, led by Danny's former professional player brother. Through dedication, teamwork, and their coach's encouragement, they learn about the game and the value of self-belief and fighting for fairness. This uplifting story highlights the strength of determination and unity, and the importance of overcoming obstacles to achieve a shared goal.
6.5
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Cursed
25.02.2005 • USA • Horror • 97 min
Budget: $35,000,000
Box Office: $19,300,000
In Los Angeles, a werewolf's rampage profoundly alters the lives of three young people. Following an attack by the creature, they discover the only way to end the curse inflicted upon them is to kill the werewolf responsible.
5.1
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5247
Deep Blue
18.05.2003 • Documentary • 83 min
Budget: $5,000,000
Box Office: $19,292,500
Deep Blue is a BBC Natural History Unit documentary film. Using stunning footage, this film takes viewers on an epic journey to explore our oceans and the diverse life within them – a captivating experience for audiences of all ages.
7.4
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5248
Summer of Sam
28.06.1999 • USA • Crime • 142 min
Budget: $22,000,000
Box Office: $19,288,130
Summer 1977. New York City lives in fear as a psychopathic serial killer, dubbed 'Son of Sam,' commits a series of brutal murders. The city is on edge; residents are constantly afraid, unsure if each night could be their last. The film captures the gritty atmosphere of the time, exploring the urban landscape and the relationship between the killer and his victims. It's a chilling look at a real-life horror story, revealing the darkness in people while also showing how those affected find strength in unity amidst chaos. As police hunt the elusive murderer, New Yorkers confront their fears, experiencing the suspense that gripped the city during this terrifying period.
6.7
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5249
It Comes at Night
09.06.2017 • USA • Drama • 91 min
Budget: $5,000,000
Box Office: $19,280,931
Trapped inside their isolated home while a strange danger plagues the planet, a man maintains a fragile peace with his wife and son. Their stability is threatened when a desperate young family arrives seeking shelter.
6.1
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5250
The Magic Roundabout
24.10.2004 • Animation • 85 min
Budget: $20,000,000
Box Office: $19,273,524
Dougal, a scruffy puppy with a sweet tooth, and his friends set out on a perilous quest to stop ZeeBad, an evil ice sorcerer and the wicked twin of Zebedee. ZeeBad threatens to freeze the world solid, so Dougal and his companions must find three diamonds to defeat him and save everyone.
5.3
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