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Prozac Nation

2001

Prozac Nation

2001
6.3
When talented young writer Elizabeth Wurtzel earns a scholarship to Harvard, she sees it as her chance to escape the pressures of her working-class background and concentrate on her true talent. But what starts out so promising leads to self-destructive behavior and paralyzing depression that reflects an entire generation's struggle to navigate the effects of divorce, drugs, sex, and high expectations.
Osama

2004

Osama

2004
7
After the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan and the restriction of women in public life, a preteen girl is forced to masquerade as a boy in order to find work to support her mother and grandmother.
American Movie

1999

American Movie

1999
7.6
American Movie is the story of filmmaker Mark Borchardt, his mission, and his dream. Spanning over two years of intense struggle with his film, his family, financial decline, and spiritual crisis, American Movie is a portrayal of ambition, obsession, excess, and one man's quest for the American Dream.
Peaceful Warrior

2006

Peaceful Warrior

2006
7.4
A chance encounter with a stranger changes the life of a college gymnast.
He Loves Me… He Loves Me Not

2002

He Loves Me… He Loves Me Not

2002
6.7
A talented art student named Angélique is passionately in love with Dr. Loïc Le Garrec, a handsome married man whom she believes will leave his wife. When he eventually decides to stay in his marriage, it causes Angélique to spiral. However, as the story shifts from Angélique's perspective to Loïc's, the surprising truth about their relationship is revealed.
It's All Gone Pete Tong

2004

It's All Gone Pete Tong

2004
6.6
Its All Gone Pete Tong is a comedy following the tragic life of the legendary Frankie Wilde. The story takes us through Frankie's life from being one of the best DJs alive, through a subsequent battle with a hearing disorder, culminating in his mysterious disappearance from the scene.
Spun

2003

Spun

2003
6.6
Over the course of three days Ross, a college dropout addicted to crystal-meth, encounters a variety of oddball folks - including a stripper named Nikki and her boyfriend, the local meth producer, The Cook - but all he really wants to do is hook up with his old girlfriend, Amy.
Dog Soldiers

2002

Dog Soldiers

2002
6.7
A band of soldiers is dispatched to war games deep in the woods. When they stumble across a rival team slaughtered in camp, they realize they're not alone.
Chopper

2000

Chopper

2000
6.7
The true and infamous story of Australia's notorious criminal Mark 'Chopper' Read and his years of crime, interest in violence, drugs and prostitutes.
Death on the Nile

1978

Death on the Nile

1978
7.1
As Hercule Poirot enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile, a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board and every elegant passenger becomes a prime suspect.
Return to Me

2000

Return to Me

2000
6.6
It took a lot of cajoling to get Bob, a recently widowed architect, to go on a blind date at a quirky Irish-Italian eatery. Once there, he's smitten instantly not with his date but with the sharp-witted waitress. Everything seems to be going great until an unbelievable truth is revealed, one that could easily break both of their hearts for good.
The Greatest Story Ever Told

1965

The Greatest Story Ever Told

1965
6.4
From his birth in Bethlehem to his death and eventual resurrection, the life of Jesus Christ is given the all-star treatment in this epic retelling. Major aspects of Christ's life are touched upon, including the execution of all the newborn males in Egypt by King Herod; Christ's baptism by John the Baptist; and the betrayal by Judas after the Last Supper that eventually leads to Christ's crucifixion and miraculous return.
Animal Farm

1999

Animal Farm

1999
5.7
Animals on a farm lead a revolution against the farmers to put their destiny in their own hands. However this revolution eats their own children and they cannot avoid corruption.
The Professor

1986

The Professor

1986
7.1
An imprisoned murderer carries out a violent bid for control of Naples' underworld crime syndicate.
The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie

1989

The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie

1989
5
Desperate to raise money for the experimental surgery that could restore his blind fiancee's eyesight, Toxie accepts a lucrative job with the evil multinational conglomerate Apocalypse Inc.
Rock 'n' Roll High School

1979

Rock 'n' Roll High School

1979
6.3
A group of rock-music-loving students, with the help of the Ramones, take over their school to combat its newly installed oppressive administration.
Escape from Sobibor

1987

Escape from Sobibor

1987
7.2
The true story of WWII's notorious Sobibor Nazi death camp, where a courageous inmate orchestrates and leads the escape of over 300 prisoners.
Over the Edge

1979

Over the Edge

1979
7.2
A group of bored teenagers rebel against authority in the community of New Granada.
Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland

1989

Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland

1989
6.8
A little boy whose dreams transcend reality is sucked into his own fantasy, which is everything he has dreamed of, until he unleashes an old secret that may not only destroy this perfect dream world but reality itself.
Gandahar

1987

Gandahar

1987
7
On the planet Gandahar where peace reigns and poverty is unknown, this utopian lifestyle is upset by reports of people at the outlying frontiers being turned to stone. Sylvain is sent to investigate this mysterious threat.