Best Rated Movies of All Time

Explore the best rated movies of all time based on IMDb ratings, popularity, and audience votes. This collection includes only movies with at least 5,000 IMDb votes to ensure a more reliable and objective ranking. Discover top-rated action movies, dramas, thrillers, sci-fi films, crime movies, adventures, and cult classics. Use sorting filters to browse movies by rating, release date, or box office performance. This list is ideal for finding: top 100 movies of all time, highest rated movies, popular blockbuster films, and critically acclaimed movies worth watching.

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Snack Shack
15.03.2024 • USA • Comedy • 112 min
Budget $3,000,000
Box Office $455,708
AJ and Moose, best friends with a failed plan to sell homemade beer, take a job running the snack shack at the local pool. Their dynamic is complicated when they meet Brooke, a captivating lifeguard who challenges their friendship and threatens their ambitions.
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Ashes of Time
17.09.1994 • Hong Kong • Drama • 100 min
In a remote desert settlement, Ouyang Feng acts as a go-between for skilled swordsmen and those seeking revenge. Exiled from society for five years, he finds solace in storytelling rather than bitterness. Each night, Ouyang narrates tales of love, bravery, and extraordinary events that resonate with the people around him. His stories help them confront their pain and find comfort in shared experiences, blurring the line between reality and fiction. Ouyang’s charisma and empathy bring both his clients' hidden sorrows and his own inner struggles to life. The film explores themes of redemption, loneliness, and the unifying power of stories in a fractured world. Set against a stark desert landscape, it’s a moving story blending drama, romance, and self-reflection.
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Brexit: The Uncivil War
19.01.2019 • United Kingdom • History • 93 min
Dominic Cummings, a sharp political strategist, directs a widely followed yet divisive campaign advocating for Britain's departure from the European Union, spanning from 2015 to the present.
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The Pit and the Pendulum
12.08.1961 • USA • Horror • 80 min
Budget $200,000
Box Office $2,000,000
Francis Barnard's life is upended when he discovers his sister died mysteriously in 16th century Spain after marrying the son of a strict Spanish Inquisitor. Grief-stricken and determined to find the truth, Francis travels across Europe to investigate her death. He arrives in Spain and explores the events leading up to her demise, navigating a complicated world of politics, religion, and personal conflicts under the Inquisition. As Francis uncovers secrets about his sister's marriage, he questions his own values. The film blends history, drama, and suspense to examine power, morality, and cruelty during a turbulent time. Francis’s search for answers reveals the hidden realities of the Spanish Inquisition, where appearances are deceiving.
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Handsome Devil
15.02.2017 • Ireland • Drama • 95 min
Budget $1,050,000
A teenager obsessed with music feels like an outsider at a school where rugby is everything. He unexpectedly connects with his charming new roommate, forging a surprising friendship.
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Infamous
13.10.2006 • USA • Drama • 110 min
Budget $13,000,000
Box Office $2,689,799
Truman Capote, researching his book *In Cold Blood*, forms a close bond with convicted murderers Dick Hickock and Perry Smith.
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High Heels
23.10.1991 • Spain • Drama • 114 min
Box Office $1,710,057
This drama follows Becky del Paramo and her daughter Rebeca as they struggle to reconcile after a difficult relationship is tested by unexpected events. When Rebeca's mother, a lively actress, returns for a concert, she discovers her daughter has married Manuel, one of her past lovers. As they try to rebuild their connection, a shocking murder occurs, dramatically changing their lives. The film explores forgiveness, identity, and family bonds, all while building suspense.
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The Closet
17.01.2001 • France • Comedy • 84 min
To avoid losing his job, a man fabricates a rumor about being gay, working with his neighbor to make the deception believable.
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Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay
23.03.2018 • USA • Science Fiction • 86 min
Amanda Waller leads Task Force X – a team of dangerous criminals including Deadshot, Bronze Tiger, Killer Frost, Captain Boomerang, Harley Quinn, and Copperhead – on a perilous mission to steal a powerful mystical artifact. But the Suicide Squad isn't the only team after it. A deadly competition ensues, where failure means certain death.
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Teen Titans: The Judas Contract
31.03.2017 • USA • Science Fiction • 84 min
Tara Markov possesses the ability to control earth and stone, but she harbors a hidden identity. As the Titans' newest member, is she a friend or a danger? Meanwhile, the mercenary Deathstroke plots against the team.
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Vampire Hunter D
21.12.1985 • Japan • Animation • 80 min
In a distant future, the boundary between the human world and the supernatural is fading. Mythical creatures now live openly among people. A young girl, afflicted by a supernatural curse, seeks help from an unlikely ally: a vampire hunter. Bitten by a vampire, she is close to becoming one herself, destined for a destructive fate unless she can be saved. Together, the girl and her protector journey through dangerous lands filled with otherworldly dangers, forced to confront difficult choices about life, death, and what it means to be human in a world where those distinctions are lost.
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Rio Grande
15.11.1950 • USA • Western • 105 min
In the harsh Texas frontier, Lt. Col. Kirby Yorke struggles to protect settlers from constant Apache raids with very few soldiers. His life becomes more difficult when his long-lost son, Jeff Yorke, joins his regiment as one of 18 new recruits. This story explores the challenges of frontier life, focusing on duty, loyalty, and the complicated relationship between a father and son reunited after a long separation.
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Iris
14.12.2001 • Drama • 91 min
Budget $5,500,000
Box Office $16,153,953
This is the true story of the enduring love between novelist Iris Murdoch and her husband John Bayley, following their relationship from their time as students to her struggle with Alzheimer's disease.
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Mirai
16.06.2018 • Japan • Animation • 98 min
Box Office $29,863,754
Feeling overlooked since his new baby sister arrived, four-year-old Kun starts encountering people and animals connected to his family's past within their unusual home. These encounters help him learn how to embrace his role as a big brother.
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Shadow
30.09.2018 • China • Action • 116 min
Budget $44,005,000
Box Office $91,708,374
In a kingdom governed by a young, impulsive king, the military commander possesses a secret: a shadow, a perfect look-alike who can deceive everyone, including the King. He must now employ this deception in a complex strategy to secure victory in a war the King is reluctant to fight.
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The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane
25.12.1976 • Drama • 91 min
Rynn Jacobs, a quiet 13-year-old, lives a peaceful life in a beautiful New England beach town. She deflects her landlady's questions about her absent father by casually mentioning his business trips. But her calm is shattered when the landlady’s son, Frank, a strange and persistent boy, becomes obsessed with Rynn. To shield herself and protect a family secret she’s kept hidden, Rynn befriends her neighbor Mario, a good-natured young boy. Together, they try to maintain a normal appearance and resist Frank's unwanted attention. The film looks at trust, friendship, and how far people will go to keep secrets when someone is constantly curious.
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Heart and Souls
13.08.1993 • USA • Fantasy • 104 min
Box Office $16,589,540
In 1959, four people die when their bus falls off a dangerous road. Instead of moving on, their spirits become linked to a young child born at that moment. As he grows, Thomas experiences vivid memories of these playmates, which he dismisses as imagination. Unbeknownst to him, the four ghosts have been watching over and protecting him. Realizing they can't find peace without his help, they make a rare appearance to ask for his assistance in moving on.
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The Day After
10.12.1983 • USA • Science Fiction • 127 min
In the mid-1980s, a drama unfolds in a small Kansas town under the shadow of Cold War tensions. The lives of ordinary people – Dr. Russell Oakes, preparing for his work at the hospital; Denise Dahlberg, planning her wedding; and Stephen Klein, pursuing his graduate studies – are disrupted by the looming threat of nuclear war. When disaster strikes, they are forced to confront the harsh realities of a post-apocalyptic world and the devastating consequences of war.
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Belle
16.07.2021 • Japan • Animation • 121 min
Box Office $63,501,160
Suzu, a 17-year-old high school student, lives with her father in a rural town. Still grieving the loss of her mother from childhood, Suzu discovers the vast online world "U" and begins exploring it as her avatar, Belle. Quickly, Belle becomes the center of attention within U, but her world is upended when a mysterious, dragon-like figure suddenly appears before her.
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Thunder Road
12.09.2018 • USA • Comedy • 90 min
Budget $200,000
Box Office $448,184
A police officer struggles with emotional turmoil after a divorce and the loss of his mother.
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The Grand Seduction
30.05.2014 • Canada • Comedy • 112 min
Budget $12,700,000
Box Office $3,430,018
A small fishing village needs a doctor to get a valuable business deal. When Paul Lewis, a city doctor, agrees to a temporary stay, the villagers work together to win him over. As his time there ends, the acting mayor must do everything he can to persuade him to stay.
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Time After Time
28.09.1979 • USA • Adventure • 112 min
Box Office $13,000,000
H.G. Wells chases Jack the Ripper to present-day San Francisco when the notorious serial killer uses a time machine to flee Victorian London.
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Journey to the Center of the Earth
16.12.1959 • USA • Adventure • 132 min
Budget $3,440,000
Box Office $10,000,000
A team of researchers, led by an Edinburgh professor, journeys to the Earth's core. Inspired by notes from an explorer who descended into a dormant volcano, they use geology, physics, and engineering to solve the planet's deepest mysteries. The expedition takes them through dangerous landscapes and extreme conditions as they descend. The film blends suspense, teamwork, and wonder as this ambitious exploration expands human understanding. It’s a story about courage, curiosity, and the drive to discover the truth about our planet's core.
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The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet
16.10.2013 • Adventure • 105 min
Budget $33,000,000
Box Office $9,494,789
A gifted ten-year-old cartographer secretly departs his Montana family's ranch – his cowboy father and scientist mother – and journeys cross-country aboard a freight train. His destination: Washington D.C., where he's scheduled to receive an award at the Smithsonian Institute.
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My Dog Skip
12.01.2000 • USA • Comedy • 95 min
Budget $6,000,000
Box Office $35,547,761
In 1942 Yazoo City, Mississippi, a quiet boy struggles to connect with others until his ninth birthday, when his parents gift him a terrier puppy named Skip. The dog quickly wins the affection of the entire community and profoundly shapes Willie's life as he matures into adulthood. Based on the acclaimed Mississippi memoir by Willie Morris.
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The Man Who Invented Christmas
12.10.2017 • Drama • 105 min
Budget $17,000,000
Box Office $8,100,000
In 1843, a setback for the successful author Charles Dickens leads him to a creative turning point. Battling for inspiration and drawing on his own childhood experiences, he conceives of a new character: an elderly, isolated, and bitter man. This character is so fully realized that he inspires an entire world and a story that profoundly reshapes the concept of Christmas.
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Battlestar Galactica: The Plan
27.10.2009 • USA • Science Fiction • 112 min
After a failed initial attack on the Twelve Colonies, the Cylons, specifically two Number Ones (Cavils) secretly aboard the ships Galactica and Caprica, must now find a way to eliminate the remaining human population.
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Titus
25.12.1999 • Drama • 162 min
Budget $18,000,000
Box Office $2,259,680
In Shakespeare's 'Titus Andronicus,' a respected Roman general returns home from war to endure a series of heartbreaking losses as his children are taken from him. This early tragedy is known for its graphic violence and explores themes of revenge, sacrifice, and the destructive power of war. The story unfolds with complex betrayals and retaliations, ultimately leading to a devastating conclusion. 'Titus Andronicus' blends tragedy, history, and horror to offer a powerful look at human nature and the consequences of seeking vengeance.
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The Magic of Belle Isle
06.07.2012 • USA • Drama • 109 min
Box Office $123,821
Seeking to rediscover his creative spark, a wheelchair-bound author relocates to a quiet countryside town. There, he forms a bond with a single mother and her three children, whose presence helps him reconnect with his love of writing.
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9th Company
19.09.2005 • Russia • War • 139 min
Budget $9,500,000
Box Office $24,000,000
In late 1980s Afghanistan, newly trained Russian army recruits arrive for their first assignments as the conflict with local insurgents intensifies, and the insurgents begin to gain a steady advantage.
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Exotica
29.09.1994 • Canada • Drama • 103 min
Budget $2,000,000
Box Office $4,221,036
Christina is a performer at Exotica, a lavish Toronto strip club, and she draws the attention of Francis, a lonely tax auditor who is persistently drawn to her. Their lives become complicated by Eric, the club's MC and Christina's former lover, who introduces her to the stage while dealing with his own complicated feelings for the club's owner. As tensions build within the club, a new person enters the scene: Thomas, an intriguing pet-shop owner whose life will unexpectedly connect with these interwoven stories. The film explores obsession, desire, and the difficulty of distinguishing between fantasy and reality, all set against the glamorous and raw backdrop of the club.
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House of Wax
25.04.1953 • USA • Horror • 88 min
Budget $1,000,000
Box Office $23,750,319
In a vibrant city known for its arts, a gifted New York sculptor pursues a grand project: opening a wax museum featuring incredibly realistic figures of important historical figures. The museum is intended to be both a showcase for his art and an educational experience for visitors. But the path to success becomes difficult when he clashes with his business partner, who wants to make the museum more sensational with shocking and extreme displays. As the sculptor tries to reconcile his artistic vision with the need for popularity, he faces tough choices that threaten the heart of his creation. This compelling story explores ambition, compromise, and the blurred boundaries between art and entertainment, set against the backdrop of wax sculpture. Combining drama, suspense, and humor, the film invites audiences to appreciate the artistry behind each lifelike figure in the museum.
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Barefoot in the Park
25.05.1967 • USA • Comedy • 106 min
Budget $2,000,000
Box Office $30,000,000
"Barefoot in the Park" follows newlyweds Corie and Paul as they adjust to life in a small Greenwich Village apartment. The film captures the dynamic between Corie, a free-spirited woman craving excitement, and Paul, an orderly lawyer who values routine. Corie tries to find companionship for her lonely mother, Ethel, arranging a date with their neighbor Victor. But a complicated double date results in humorous errors and misunderstandings that test Corie and Paul's relationship. The movie is a charming look at Corie and Paul learning to accept each other's differences and navigate the challenges of starting a marriage. It’s a funny story about love, compromise, and the difficulties of early married life.
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Eyyvah Eyvah
26.02.2010 • Turkey • Comedy • 99 min
Hüseyin, a young man living with his grandparents in a village in Thracian Turkey, cherishes his clarinet and his love for Müjgan, a nurse. Content with his life, music, and hopes for Müjgan, he's unexpectedly forced to leave his village. He arrives in Istanbul, finding solace in his clarinet and the friendship of Firuzan, a popular nightclub singer working on a new album amidst a vibrant and complicated life. Their meeting sets off a series of humorous events.
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Pieces of April
17.10.2003 • USA • Comedy • 81 min
Budget $300,000
April Burns lives in a small apartment in New York City with her boyfriend, far from her emotionally distant family. When she learns her mother has a terminal illness, April invites them all home for Thanksgiving. As her father struggles to get everyone to the city, April – who isn't much of a cook – faces kitchen disasters and has to ask a neighbor for assistance.
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Diner
02.04.1982 • USA • Comedy • 110 min
Budget $5,000,000
Box Office $14,100,000
Diner takes us back to 1959, following five young friends as they navigate the transition to adulthood while finding comfort in their regular spot: a local diner. Through everyday moments, youthful escapades, and fleeting romances, the men rely on the diner's familiar atmosphere. The film beautifully portrays the bond of friendship and nostalgia, offering a realistic look at male relationships during that time. But as youth fades, they must confront the realities of responsibility and growing up, ultimately leaving behind the haven they once knew. Diner is a poignant reflection on the loss of youth and the passage of time into adulthood.
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The Boxer
31.12.1997 • Drama • 114 min
Box Office $16,534,578
In Belfast, 19-year-old Danny Flynn joins the IRA, leading to his imprisonment and separation from his family and girlfriend, Maggie Hamill. After fourteen years, he's released and returns to his old life. Back in his working-class neighborhood, where he was a promising boxer, Danny tries to rebuild his life and find redemption. He faces the difficulties of adjusting to freedom while dealing with the lingering effects of his past relationships.
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The Trip
24.04.2011 • United Kingdom • Comedy • 107 min
Box Office $951,179
Steve Coogan is commissioned by The Observer to visit the country's top restaurants, planning a romantic trip with his girlfriend. However, her sudden withdrawal leaves him with only one companion: his best friend, Rob Brydon, a constant source of frustration.
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The Sure Thing
01.03.1985 • USA • Comedy • 95 min
Budget $4,500,000
Box Office $18,135,531
Gib and Alison, from very different backgrounds, find themselves traveling across the country together over the Christmas holidays. Gib's casual style and love of beer stand in contrast to Alison's refined life as an Ivy League student. But as they travel, they realize their differences actually work well together. Their friendship deepens, and they must appreciate their connection before their unplanned journey ends. This story is about accepting others, growing as people, and finding strength in unexpected friendships.
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The Bob's Burgers Movie
26.05.2022 • USA • Animation • 102 min
Budget $38,000,000
Box Office $34,148,750
A broken water main causes a massive sinkhole directly in front of Bob's Burgers, blocking the restaurant and disrupting the Belchers' summer plans. Bob and Linda work to keep the business running, while their children try to uncover a clue that might save the restaurant. Facing increasing challenges, the family rallies together, finding strength in each other as they fight to reopen their doors.
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Cadillac Records
05.12.2008 • USA • Drama • 109 min
Budget $12,000,000
Box Office $8,880,045
Set in 1950s Chicago, the film explores the intertwined worlds of sex, violence, race, and rock and roll. It follows the vibrant and often troubled lives of key figures in American music history, including Muddy Waters, Leonard Chess, Little Walter, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James, and Chuck Berry.
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Swimming with Sharks
10.09.1994 • USA • Crime • 93 min
Budget $700,000
Box Office $382,928
This dark comedy follows Guy, an ambitious young film executive, as he climbs the Hollywood ladder. He takes a job with Buddy Ackerman, a ruthless and manipulative producer. While navigating this dangerous environment, Guy finds his relationship with his girlfriend Dawn is also built on deception. Driven by revenge, Guy kidnaps Buddy Ackerman and subjects him to cruel punishments. This twisted revenge plot reveals the dark side of ambition, loyalty, and morality in Hollywood. The film satirizes the price of success, exploring how far someone will go for fame.
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Get Low
30.07.2010 • USA • Drama • 103 min
Budget $700,000
Box Office $10,522,511
This film draws from folk tale, fable, and real-life legend to tell the story of a reclusive man living in Tennessee during the 1930s. He became known for famously holding a lively funeral celebration for himself while he was still alive.
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Croupier
25.06.1998 • United Kingdom • Drama • 94 min
Jack Manfred balances two very different lives: the exciting but dangerous world of gambling and his dream of becoming a writer. To make ends meet, he works as a croupier, but sees life itself as a gamble where most people lose. Working in this environment, Jack struggles to stay detached, and finds himself increasingly drawn into complicated situations that damage his relationships and hinder his writing. The film shows how Jack juggles these two sides of himself, and the personal consequences of every decision he makes in this high-pressure world.
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A Conspiracy of Faith
03.03.2016 • Denmark • Crime • 108 min
Budget $5,210,000
Box Office $9,700,000
In Denmark, 2016, a message in a bottle surfaces after a long journey. Deciphering its cryptic contents, Department Q is drawn into a disturbing investigation of a 2008 case. As they delve deeper, new tragedies unfold, challenging their convictions.
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Mastermind
07.04.2000 • USA • Romance • 116 min
Budget $24,000,000
Box Office $36,600,000
A recently widowed architect reluctantly agrees to a blind date at a unique Irish-Italian restaurant. He's immediately drawn to the witty waitress, and things seem promising. However, an unexpected revelation threatens to shatter their burgeoning connection.
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Police Story 2
13.08.1988 • Hong Kong • Action • 105 min
Budget $750,000
Box Office $11,477,301
Continuing the story of Police Story, the skilled Hong Kong police officer confronts two dangerous threats. A violent gang plans to detonate bombs throughout the city unless their demands are fulfilled, forcing the hero to race against time to stop them. At the same time, villains from the first film return seeking revenge, leading to a major confrontation that pushes the officer's abilities to the limit. This action-packed thriller tests the hero's resolve as he fights to protect the city and bring the criminals to justice.
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OSS 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies
19.04.2006 • France • Crime • 99 min
Budget $15,200,000
Box Office $23,055,884
In 1955, French secret agent Hubert Bonisseur de La Bath, also known as OSS 117, travels to Cairo to find his missing friend and colleague, Jack Jefferson. His search quickly leads him into a complex world of international espionage.
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Slacker
05.07.1991 • USA • Drama • 97 min
Budget $23,000
Box Office $1,228,108
Austin, Texas is a city where unconventional lives flourish. It’s a place for those who don’t strive for much, free to embrace their oddities without concern for fitting in. Responsibility is minimal, and people pursue their unique passions, lost in their own worlds. The film introduces a collection of quirky characters. There's a man who discusses dream theories with a driver who appears unresponsive. Another tries to sell supposed Pap test results from Madonna as collectibles. And an elderly anarchist walks the streets seeking followers for his cause. This film explores themes of apathy, ambition, and freedom, offering a portrait of a city where people can be themselves, unconstrained by societal expectations. It’s an intimate look at a peculiar yet captivating world, revealing the human search for meaning.
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Hairspray
26.02.1988 • USA • Comedy • 92 min
Budget $2,000,000
Box Office $6,671,108
Tracy Turnblad, a confident teenager, dreams of joining the popular Corny Collins Dance Program on a local television show. She unexpectedly becomes a regular dancer, gaining popularity and inspiring others. This newfound fame motivates Tracy to fight for integration in her community. However, her efforts clash with Amber Von Tussle, the show's former star, and Amber's parents, who strongly support segregation. The competition between Tracy and Amber intensifies when they both vie for the Miss Auto Show 1963 title. This story explores themes of self-acceptance, activism, and the impact of young people challenging societal injustice.
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