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Genre: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 111 min.
Story:
Become an eyewitness to the Constitutional Convention of 1787. This stirring 2-hour film will bring the Founding Fathers to life as you witness the struggles and the miracles that produced the Constitution of the United States and the freest nation ...
Style:
educational, historical drama, serious, reflective
Plot:
colonial america, thoughtful, patriotism, biopic, dialogue, constitution, american politics, american revolution, usa politics, government, george washington, u.s. constitution ...
Time:
18th century, 1780s
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
TV show
Story:
Several families in the farmland of Northern California navigate universal themes of class, immigration, culture and family.
Style:
psychological, thrilling, captivating, realistic, reflective ...
Plot:
immigration, village life, family drama, class conflict, social problems, family relations, eccentric family, family problems, lifestyle, life, social issues, countryside ...
Place:
northern california
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min.
Story:
Following the death of his brother John, Robert Kennedy is forced to rise to the challenge of leading his country and carrying on his brother's vision of what America could be.
Style:
historical drama, period piece, bleak, emotional, intense ...
Plot:
john f. kennedy, biopic, campaigning, u.s. president, president, american politics, leadership, legacy, tragedy, democratic party, thoughtful, hopes ...
Time:
60s
Place:
washington d.c., harlem, new york, los angeles, manhattan new york city
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 67 min.
Story:
2004 film
Style:
anthology, art house, reflective, poignant, melancholic
Plot:
omnibus, japanese culture, everyday life, thoughtful, small town, summer, social realism, intimate, slice of life, minimalism, bittersweet, rehearsal ...
Time:
2000s
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Genre: Drama
Country: Japan
TV show
Story:
Satoshi Itomura is an assistant police investigator who belongs to the Metropolitan Police Department’s Scientific Investigation Team. Reenactments, fingerprint and voice data collections, profiling... His team collects scientific evidence and ...
Style:
tense, suspense, disturbing, captivating, suspenseful ...
Plot:
murder mystery, murder, police procedural, investigation, homicide detective, crime investigation, crime solving, forensics, uncover truth, murder investigation, teamwork, thoughtful ...
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Genre: History, Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 132 min.
Story:
A true historical drama about King Sejong, the greatest ruler in Joseon history who sought to enhance national prosperity and military power through astronomy, and Jang Yeong-sil, the most remarkable scientist.
Style:
historical drama, period piece, disturbing, thought provoking, captivating ...
Plot:
scientist, korean history, joseon dynasty, astronomer, advanced technology, emperor, historical figure, dynasty, empire, historical character, politician, engineer ...
Time:
15th century
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Genre: Drama, Mystery
Country: Japan
Duration: 121 min.
Story:
Shioriko Shinokawa (Haru Kuroki) runs an old book store in Kamakura. She is exceptionally passionate and knowledgeable about books, but shy when not talking about books. She works with a clerk, Daisuke Goura (Shuhei Nomura). He has an unusual ...
Style:
psychological, captivating, thrilling, suspense, twisted ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
bookstore, family secret, book, small business, secrets, problem, undercover, secret, workplace, investigation, literary, curiosity ...
Place:
tokyo
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Genre: Drama
Country: Germany, France, Netherlands
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
Ebbo and Vera Velten have spent the better part of the past twenty years living in different African countries. Ebbo is the manager of a sleeping sickness programme. His work is fulfilling. Vera, however, feels increasingly lost in Yaounde’s ...
Style:
emotional, realistic, atmospheric, psychological, serious ...
Plot:
losing-it hero, getting home, plague, heroes, couple relations, couples, unfulfillment, destructive relationship, colonialism, family relations, homecoming, doctor ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
africa
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Genre: Drama, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
Martin Donovan plays John Abbott, a church investigator looking into a murder. The world is similar to England in the mid to late 1800s but with odd touches such as primitive computers etc. The sets are similar to Brazil, as is the look of a lot of ...
Style:
sinister, grim, tense, melancholic, neo noir ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
murder investigation, character study, religious conflict, corruption, alienation, thoughtful, bureaucracy, steampunk, alternate history, police officer, jazz, investigation ...
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Genre: Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: Soviet Union
Duration: 77 min.
Story:
Humans on spaceship named "Tantra" are exploring the unknown part of the Universe. The spaceship gets trapped by the mysterious Iron Star. The Iron Star's powerful force of gravity is to hold the spaceship for 20 years. The humans are ...
Style:
atmospheric, tense, melancholic, existential, grim
Audience:
adult
Plot:
space travel, survival, isolation, exploration, crash landing, sacrifice, rescue mission, heroism, space opera, adaptation, love triangle, alien technology ...
Time:
60s
Place:
ukraine, soviet union, ussr
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246K
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 119 min.
Story:
Two leading computer scientists work toward their goal of Technological Singularity, as a radical anti-technology organization fights to prevent them from creating a world where computers can transcend the abilities of the human brain.
Style:
cerebral, philosophical, futuristic, thought provoking, tense ...
Plot:
artificial intelligence, technology, consciousness, technology gone awry, resurrection, science, scientist, nanotechnology, computers and web, chaos, hi-tech, computer ...
Time:
future, year 2014, 2010s, near future, year 2010 ...
Place:
peru, usa, africa, europe, asia ...
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Genre: Animation, Drama, Family, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration: 111 min.
Story:
Shizuku lives a simple life, dominated by her love for stories and writing. One day she notices that all the library books she has have been previously checked out by the same person: 'Seiji Amasawa'. Curious as to who he is, Shizuku meets ...
Style:
anime, touching, feel good, uplifting, realistic ...
Audience:
teens, family outing, pre-teens, kids, family friendly ...
Plot:
imagination, self discovery, school, teenage life, high school life, follow your dream, youth, fall in love, love and romance, teenage love, love, hopes ...
Time:
90s, 20th century, year 1994, year 1995
Place:
japan, tokyo, europe, asia, italy
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145K
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 127 min.
Story:
A deadly airborne virus finds its way into the USA and starts killing off people at an epidemic rate. Col Sam Daniels' job is to stop the virus spreading from a small town, which must be quarantined, and to prevent an over reaction by the White ...
Style:
suspenseful, exciting, apocalyptic, serious, suspense ...
Audience:
boys' night, adult
Plot:
epidemic, plague, virus, quarantine, bio weapon, monkey, catastrophe, disaster, medical, infection, deadly virus, disease ...
Time:
jurassic, future, 60s, year 1967, 90s ...
Place:
africa, utah, northern california, usa, washington d.c. ...
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35K
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 111 min.
Story:
Harassed by classmates who won't accept his shocking appearance, a shy young man known as "Powder" struggles to fit in. But the cruel taunts stop when Powder displays a mysterious power that allows him to do incredible things. This ...
Style:
spiritual, inspirational, sad, philosophical, touching ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
bullying, supernatural, paranormal phenomena, albino, christ allegory, disappearance, electricity, struck by lightning, psychic, hospital, death, bully ...
Time:
future
Place:
tibet
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
During a snowy winter in the small fictional town of Knight"s Ridge, Massachusetts, a group of lifelong buddies hang out, drink and struggle to connect with the women who affect their decisions, dreams and desires.
Style:
rom com, heartbreaking, sweet, cult classic, touching ...
Audience:
date night, chick flick, teens
Plot:
friendship, slut, coming of age, slutty attitude, lolita, cheating wife, extramarital affair, high school reunion, love story, pianist, passion, high school ...
Time:
90s, 20th century, year 1996
Place:
minnesota, massachusetts, new england, usa, new jersey ...
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Genre: Drama
Country: Denmark, Sweden, France, Netherlands, Norway, Iceland, UK, Finland, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, USA
Duration: 153 min.
Story:
In a small and conservative Scottish village, a woman's paralytic husband convinces her to have extramarital intercourse so she can tell him about it and give him a reason for living.
Style:
disturbing, sad, bleak, heartbreaking, sexy ...
Plot:
husband wife relationship, sex, love story, love, marriage, crazy love, obsession, depression, tragic love, sex with a stranger, melancholy, self sacrifice ...
Time:
90s, 70s, 20th century, year 1996
Place:
scotland, nebraska, europe, scottish highlands
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Genre: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
College good guy Joe is drawn into a battle to save the world from arch-enemy Ferris. Joe's heirloom pendant just happens to be the key to the staff that opens doors to the Crossworlds. When Laura shows up to check on the key and Ferris' ...
Style:
independent film, suspenseful, semi serious
Audience:
teens
Plot:
changing the past or future, parallel universe, time travel, magic, charm, buddies, knight, psychic, clairvoyant, alien invasion, post apocalypse, space ...
Place:
los angeles, albania
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Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 123 min.
Story:
An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis.
Style:
emotional, sentimental, touching, philosophical, sincere ...
Audience:
family outing, kids, girls' night, chick flick
Plot:
genius, superhuman powers, goodhearted, small town, brain capacity, terminal illness, supernatural ability, psionic power, telekinesis, brain tumor, hopes, friendship ...
Time:
year 1996, future, 20th century
Place:
oklahoma city, usa
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
Mickey, a free-spirited New York cabbie, and Francis, a materialistic Wall Street stockbroker, are extremely competitive and confused about women as a result of their father's influence. Though they disagree about everything, they have one ...
Style:
talky, melancholic, humorous, semi serious, sincere ...
Audience:
chick flick, date night, teens
Plot:
infidelity, relationships, wedding, taxi driver, unlikely couple, dangerous attraction, love of one's life, sibling relationship, love affair, siblings relations, husband wife relationship, taxi ...
Time:
20th century, year 1996, 90s
Place:
new york, ireland, usa, new orleans
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104K
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 135 min.
Story:
Karl Childers is a mentally disabled man who has been in the custody of the state mental hospital since the age of 12 for killing his mother and her lover. Although thoroughly institutionalized, Karl is deemed fit to be released into the outside ...
Style:
independent film, neo noir, sincere, serious, sad ...
Audience:
manly, date night, teen drama, adult
Plot:
friendship, small town, dysfunctional family, closeted homosexual, murder, mental illness, homosexual, psychiatric hospital, mental retardation, death threat, domestic violence, father figure ...
Time:
20th century, 90s, year 1996
Place:
arkansas, southern usa, usa
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765K
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
Renton, deeply immersed in the Edinburgh drug scene, tries to clean up and get out, despite the allure of the drugs and influence of friends.
Style:
disturbing, psychedelic, captivating, dark comedy, black comedy ...
Audience:
boys' night, teens, teen drama
Plot:
addiction, heroin, drug addiction, drug abuse, existentialism, dark humor, counterculture, junkie, life is a bitch, subculture, dialogue, social misfits ...
Time:
90s, 20th century, year 1996
Place:
scotland, edinburgh scotland, london, england, britain ...
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Genre: Comedy, Crime
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 117 min.
Story:
Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski, a Los Angeles slacker who only wants to bowl and drink white Russians, is mistaken for another Jeffrey Lebowski, a wheelchair-bound millionaire, and finds himself dragged into a strange series of events ...
Style:
black comedy, absurd, funny, neo noir, humorous ...
Audience:
boys' night, adult
Plot:
bowling, dialogue, mistaken identity, slacker, hippie, weed, marijuana, great dialogue, laziness, dream, twists and turns, heart attack ...
Time:
90s, 20th century, year 1998, year 1991
Place:
los angeles, iraq, america, arizona, usa ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Ireland
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
Francie and Joe live the usual playful, fantasy filled childhoods of normal boys. However, with a violent, alcoholic father and a manic depressive, suicidal mother the pressure on Francie to grow up are immense. When Francie's world turns to ...
Style:
black comedy, dark comedy, disturbing, cult classic, depressing ...
Plot:
mental illness, dysfunctional family, friendship, childhood, coming of age, murder, bullying, boarding school, transformation, life is a bitch, human nature, family problems ...
Time:
60s, 50s, 20th century, year 1997
Place:
ireland, europe
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Genre: Comedy, Crime, Romance
Country: France, Germany, Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Austria, Greece
Duration: 127 min.
Story:
Matko is a small time hustler, living by the Danube with his 17 year old son Zare. After a failed business deal he owes money to the much more successful gangster Dadan. Dadan has a sister, Afrodita, that he desperately wants to see get married so ...
Style:
surreal, art house, funny, dark comedy, witty ...
Plot:
gypsy, magic realism, dark humor, wedding, music, surrealism, gangster, corruption, debt, european, ethnic, drinking ...
Time:
year 1998, 90s, 20th century
Place:
serbia, balkan, eastern europe, europe, former yugoslavia
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310K
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 150 min.
Story:
Contact is a science fiction film about an encounter with alien intelligence. Based on the novel by Carl Sagan the film starred Jodie Foster as the one chosen scientist who must make some difficult decisions between her beliefs, the truth, and ...
Style:
inspirational, philosophical, cerebral, emotional, thought provoking ...
Audience:
teens, adult
Plot:
science, nasa, space travel, scientist, alien encounter, astronomy, first contact, religion, space and aliens, intelligence, alien contact, research ...
Time:
future, 90s, 20th century, distant future
Place:
puerto rico, new mexico, florida, washington d.c., usa ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
A Hollywood Film unit invades a small Vermont town leading to wholesale abandonment of values and virtue. A smart, warm and funny movie - and not just for movie buffs. Tagline: When a film crew came to Waterford, Vermont - They Shot First And Asked ...
Style:
feel good, independent film, talky, humorous, funny ...
Audience:
date night
Plot:
small town, filmmaking, satire, hollywood, showbiz, seduction, actor, greed, movie business, lifestyle, love and romance, small town life ...
Time:
20th century, year 2000, 90s
Place:
new england, vermont, england
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
Truman Burbank is the star of "The Truman Show", a 24-hour-a-day "reality" TV show that broadcasts every aspect of his life -- live and in color -- without his knowledge. His entire life has been an unending soap opera for ...
Style:
philosophical, thought provoking, psychological, surreal, touching ...
Audience:
teens, family outing, teen drama
Plot:
self discovery, simulated reality, video surveillance, alternate reality, fictional reality show, dystopia, freedom, hidden camera, utopia, paranoia, consciousness, loneliness ...
Time:
year 1998, 20th century, 90s, future
Place:
florida, persia, america, usa, los angeles
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 113 min.
Story:
Spike Jonze’s debut feature film is a love story mix of comedy and fantasy. The story is about an unsuccessful puppeteer named Craig, who one day at work finds a portal into the head of actor John Malkovich. The portal soon becomes a passion for ...
Style:
surreal, psychological, cerebral, cult classic, mind bending ...
Audience:
date night, chick flick, adult
Plot:
surrealism, puppeteer, subconscious, psychology, satire, lesbianism, body swapping, body swap, philosophy, actor, existentialism, manipulation ...
Time:
90s, 20th century, year 1999
Place:
new york, new jersey, usa, manhattan new york city
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143K
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 124 min.
Story:
Geeky teenager David and his popular twin sister, Jennifer, get sucked into the black-and-white world of a 1950s TV sitcom called "Pleasantville," and find a world where everything is peachy keen all the time. But when Jennifer's ...
Style:
touching, retro, humorous, teen, clever ...
Audience:
date night, teens, kids, teen fantasy, teen drama
Plot:
small town, coming of age, time travel, alternate reality, adolescence, parallel world, satire, utopia, siblings relations, fantasy world, small town life, american dream ...
Time:
1950s, 50s, 90s, future, year 1998 ...
Place:
america, france, paris france
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Genre: Drama, War
Country: USA
Duration: 169 min.
Story:
As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain John Miller and seven men are tasked with penetrating German-held territory and bringing the boy home.
Style:
breathtaking, realistic, captivating, tense, inspirational ...
Audience:
manly, date night, chick flick, kids, adult
Plot:
war, world war two, military, courage, battles, self sacrifice, sniper, friendship, nazi, combat, army, machine gun ...
Time:
1940s, year 1944, year 1998, 90s, year 2013 ...
Place:
normandy, france, germany, poland, europe ...
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