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Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
As the police launch a full-scale crackdown on organized crime, it ignites a national yakuza struggle between the Sanno of the East and Hanabishi of the West. What started as an internal strife in Outrage has now become a nationwide war in Outrage ...
Style:
tense, realistic, serious, rough, neo noir ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
yakuza, gangster, power struggle, criminal heroes, danger, rivalry, law enforcement, gang, elimination, japanese mafia, organized crime, police ...
Time:
2010s, 21st century
Place:
japan, asia
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Genre: Animation, Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
Basara Toujou met his two cute little sisters, Mio Naruse and Maria Naruse. The two sisters revealed themselves as a member of the demon clan and Basara as a member of hero clan, demon clan's enemy, and is not related by family. Mio is the ...
Style:
ecchi, anime, captivating, exciting, entertaining ...
Audience:
teens, teen fantasy
Plot:
heroes, fight scenes, master servant relationship, harem, demon, love triangle, love, magical, supernatural, sexuality, school, succubus ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
japan
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: France, Poland
Duration: 136 min.
Story:
Danton and Robespierre were close friends and fought together in the French Revolution, but by 1793 Robespierre was France's ruler, determined to wipe out opposition with a series of mass executions that became known as the Reign of Terror. ...
Style:
political, talky, epic, anthology, art film ...
Plot:
french revolution, revolutionary, french history, revolution, politics, biopic, execution, guillotine, terror, death row, power struggle, french politics ...
Time:
18th century, ancient times, 1790s, year 1983, georgian era ...
Place:
france, paris france, poland, eastern europe, europe ...
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Genre: Drama, War
Country: Ukraine
Duration: 111 min.
Story:
Mykola is an eccentric pacifist who wants to be useful to humanity. When the war begins at Donbass, Mykola’s naive world is collapsing as the militants kill his pregnant wife and burn his home to the ground. Recovered, he makes a cardinal decision ...
Style:
tense, thought provoking, psychological, suspense, captivating ...
Plot:
war zone, international crisis, military, husband wife relationship, loss of wife, crisis, power struggle, woman killed, soldier, battles, vengeance, fight ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
eastern europe, europe, ukraine, russia
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: UK, Ireland
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
Based on Irish poet Brendan Behan's experiences in a reform school in 1942. A 16 year-old Irish republican terrorist arrives on the ferry at Liverpool and is arrested for possession of explosives. He is imprisoned in a Borstal in East ...
Style:
serious, realistic, disturbing, touching, political ...
Audience:
teens, pre-teens, teen drama
Plot:
gay, gay teenager, homosexuality, boarding school life, lgbtq, boys love, gay slur, coming of age, gay love, playwright, drag, friendship ...
Time:
1940s, 20th century
Place:
ireland, europe, england
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: Denmark, UK
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
1000 AD, for years, One Eye, a mute warrior of supernatural strength, has been held prisoner by the Norse chieftain Barde. Aided by Are, a boy slave, One Eye slays his captor and together he and Are escape, beginning a journey into the heart of ...
Style:
surreal, disturbing, bleak, art house, brutal ...
Plot:
viking, danger, norse mythology, death, lone wolves, warrior, vengeance, mute, all male cast, violence, nordic, new world ...
Time:
middle ages, medieval times, 10th century, year 2009, ancient times ...
Place:
jerusalem, highlands, scotland, europe, holy land
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Genre: Horror, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
A group of people try to survive an attack of bloodthirsty zombies while trapped in a rural Pennsylvania farmhouse. Although not the first zombie film, Night of the Living Dead is the progenitor of the contemporary "zombie apocalypse" ...
Style:
suspense, classic horror, grindhouse, scary, independent film ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
zombie, cemetery, infection, zombie apocalypse, survival, cannibalism, zombie attack, basement, gory, monster, supernatural, post apocalypse ...
Time:
20th century, year 1968, year 1967, 60s
Place:
pennsylvania, pittsburgh, usa, washington d.c.
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Genre: Action, Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 80 min.
TV show
Story:
Set during the turbulent time of the fall of Goryeo and the founding of Joseon, two former friends face-off against one another over a woman and the future shape of the nation.
Style:
exciting, tense, sincere, disturbing, sageuk ...
Plot:
medieval, joseon dynasty, friendship, power struggle, warlord, murder, rivalry, destiny, danger, society, culture clash, violence ...
Time:
14th century
Place:
thailand
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: Denmark, Norway, Czech Republic, Iceland, Sweden
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
The Shamer's daughter, Dina, has unwillingly inherited her mother's supernatural ability. She can look straight into the soul of other people. When the sole heir to the throne is wrongfully accused of the horrible murders of his family, it ...
Style:
exciting, suspense, sincere, atmospheric, stylized
Plot:
psychic, supernatural ability, child protagonist, medieval, heroine, political intrigue, female protagonist, mother daughter relationship, power struggle, murder, friendship, good versus evil ...
Place:
highlands
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Genre: Drama
Country: New Zealand, Samoa
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
The Orator (O Le Tulafale) is a contemporary drama about courage, forgiveness and love. Small in stature and humble, Saili lives a simple life with his beloved wife and daughter in an isolated, traditional village in the islands of Samoa. Forced to ...
Style:
touching, serious, atmospheric, realistic, stylized ...
Plot:
stepdaughter, stepfather stepdaughter relationship, estranged sister, family relations, power struggle, family crisis, farmer, plantation, redemption, social relations, hopes, couple relations ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
venice
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116K
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: USA, UK, France
Duration: 122 min.
Story:
For three years after being forced from office, Nixon remained silent. But in summer 1977, the steely, cunning former commander-in-chief agreed to sit for one all-inclusive interview to confront the questions of his time in office and the Watergate ...
Style:
clever, tense, political, period piece, tricky ...
Plot:
journalism, politics, president, reporter, journalist, biopic, american politics, nixon, corruption, conspiracy, power struggle, scandal ...
Time:
70s, year 2008, 90s, 2000s, year 1977 ...
Place:
california, new york, washington d.c., north america, usa ...
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302K
Genre: Drama, Western
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Follow the violent world of the Dutton family, who controls the largest contiguous ranch in the United States. Led by their patriarch John Dutton, the family defends their property against constant attack by land developers, an Indian reservation, ...
Style:
sad, scenic, tense, suspense, neo western ...
Plot:
ranch, family business, death, violence, cowboy, family relations, cattle ranch, rivalry, power struggle, society, dishonor among criminals, dishonesty ...
Time:
19th century, 2020s, 2010s, 21st century
Place:
usa, montana, chicago, north america
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Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Thailand, Hong Kong, France, Australia
Duration: 83 min.
Story:
In Bangkok, the young Kham was raised by his father in the jungle with elephants as members of their family. When his old elephant and the baby Kern are stolen by criminals, Kham finds that the animals were sent to Sidney. He travels to Australia, ...
Style:
action packed, brutal, light, stylized, exciting ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
martial arts, muay thai, elephant, kung fu, revenge, kickboxer, fistfight, chase, one man army, gangster, fight scenes, fight ...
Time:
year 2005, 21st century
Place:
australia, asia, sydney australia, thailand, china ...
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Genre: Action, Crime, History, Thriller
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Chang'an. The city of Eternal Peace. China's ancient imperial capital and the world's most magnificent metropolis. Its treasures and wealth are now under siege from a mysterious army. In 24 hours the enemies will launch a devastating ...
Style:
costume drama, captivating, tense
Plot:
chinese emperor, royal court, power struggle, conspiracy, royal palace, security, political conspiracy, unlikely hero, protector, battles, teamwork, showdown ...
Time:
8th century
Place:
ancient china, china
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
The true story of a decades-long conflict between the Los Angeles Police Department, under the determined leadership of Police Chief William Parker, and ruthless criminal elements led by Mickey Cohen, a one-time boxer who rose to the top of ...
Style:
neo noir, tense, realistic, serious, suspenseful ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
organized crime, police, mobster, mob boss, gangster, power struggle, fighting crime, tough law enforcer, actress, chief of police, rivalry, law enforcement ...
Time:
1940s, 20th century, 50s, 1950s
Place:
los angeles, usa
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance, War
Country: UK, France
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Set against the backdrop of the Wars of the Roses, the series is the story of the women caught up in the protracted conflict for the throne of England.
Style:
sexy, costume drama, erotic, stylized, period piece ...
Plot:
royal family, queen, royalty, monarchy, royal court, aristocracy, throne, young woman, love and romance, medieval, tudors, king ...
Time:
15th century, middle ages, ancient times
Place:
england, britain, europe
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Russia
Duration: 49 min.
TV show
Story:
The story of Catherine the Great from the time she came to Russia as the bride of the heir to the Russian throne.
Style:
serious, realistic, exciting, captivating, romantic ...
Plot:
russian history, royal court, lovers, queen, empress, russian empire, power struggle, state affairs, betrayal, society, love, rivalry ...
Time:
18th century, georgian era
Place:
st. petersburg russia, russia, ottoman empire
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 42 min.
TV show
Story:
A series based on the events in the reign of the Jiajing Emperor of the Ming dynasty.
Style:
tense, suspense, captivating
Plot:
palace intrigue, chinese emperor, chinese history, political intrigue, power struggle, political unrest, dynasty, intrigue, historical figure, royalty, politics, government conspiracy ...
Time:
16th century
Place:
ancient china
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Genre: Action, History, War
Country: Japan
Duration: 134 min.
Story:
Set in Qin Dynasty during the warring states period in ancient China. Shin was a war orphan. He has a dream of becoming a great general Shin has a fateful encounter with young King Eisei. King Eisei aims to unify all of China.
Style:
entertaining, captivating, anime, exciting
Plot:
battles, sword fight, warrior, medieval, asian history, slave, heir, king, military, best friend, pursuit, death of friend ...
Place:
china, asia
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9K
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
A riveting drama about a modern day monarchy, a contemporary re-telling of the timeless tale of David and Goliath. This series is an epic story of greed and power, war and romance, forbidden loves and secret alliances -- and a young hero who rises ...
Style:
epic, serious, captivating, exciting, biblical ...
Plot:
politics, royal family, alternate reality, throne, royal court, palace intrigue, power struggle, manipulation, high society, against the odds, rise to the top, prophecy ...
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Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Iceland, France
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
The head of the Reykjavík police department's internal affairs unit decides to use his investigation into a corrupt police lieutenant to take down a major criminal organization.
Style:
suspense, crime thriller, rough, brutal, serious ...
Plot:
police corruption, drug, power struggle, drug smuggling, covert operation, drug lord, bandit, drug cartel, corrupt cop, fight for supremacy, drug dealing, drug traffic ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
iceland
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Genre: Drama, History, War
Country: UK
Duration: 150 min.
TV show
Story:
The Hollow Crown is a series of British television films featuring William Shakespeare's History Plays.
The first Season is an adaptation of Shakespeare's second historical tetralogy, the Henriad: Richard II, Henry IV, Part I and Henry ...
Style:
epic, costume drama, serious, captivating, historical drama ...
Audience:
date night
Plot:
king, medieval, royal family, queen, royalty, throne, betrayal, politics, monarchy, monarch, shakespeare, heir to the throne ...
Time:
15th century, middle ages, medieval times, 14th century, 12th century
Place:
england, britain, europe
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Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 131 min.
Story:
A Court Martialed general rallies together 1200 inmates to rise against the system that put him away.
Style:
intense, tense, exciting, rough, inspirational ...
Plot:
prison, prison life, military prison, military, murder, fighting the system, prison riot, convict, prison escape, manipulation, sacrifice, chess ...
Time:
year 2001, 2000s, 21st century
Place:
west point, iraq, new jersey
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Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Set in 1959 Miami, Florida shortly after the Cuban Revolution, Magic City tells the story of Ike Evans, the owner of Miami's most glamorous hotel, the Miramar Playa. Evans is forced to make an ill-fated deal with Miami mob boss Ben Diamond to ...
Style:
sexy, erotic, atmospheric, tense, stylized ...
Plot:
hotshot, organized crime, businessman, mafia, intrigue, hotel, gangster, mob boss, cheating wife, lifestyle, power struggle, cover up ...
Time:
20th century, 60s, 50s, year 1959, 1950s
Place:
miami, usa, miami beach
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107K
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: France, Italy
Duration: 155 min.
Story:
Sentenced to six years in prison, Malik El Djebena (Tahar Rahim) is alone in the world and can neither read nor write. On his arrival at the prison, he seems younger and more brittle than the others detained there. At once he falls under the sway of ...
Style:
tense, harsh, rough, breathtaking, atmospheric ...
Audience:
manly, boys' night
Plot:
prison, mafia, prison life, gangster, cruelty, male nudity, organized crime, male objectification, convict, prison gang, prison escape, coming of age ...
Time:
year 2009, 2000s, 90s, year 2010, 21st century
Place:
france, marseille, europe, paris france, california
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Genre: Animation, Action, Drama, History
Country: Japan
Duration: 23 min.
TV show
Story:
The story follows a group of samurai attempting to defend Japan from the first Mongol invasion in 1274.
Style:
anime, breathtaking, factual, captivating, epic
Plot:
mongol empire, conquering, power struggle, epic battle, uninhibited rivalry, master warrior, old friend, betrayal, army, battles, slavery, storytelling ...
Time:
middle ages, 13th century
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Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Country: Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Ireland, Hungary
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
Norway, 1204. A civil war between the birkebeiners —the king's men— and the baglers —supporters of the Norwegian aristocracy and the Church— ravages the country. Two men must protect a baby, the illegitimate son of King Håkon, who will ...
Style:
epic, exciting, captivating, tense, breathtaking ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
medieval, norse mythology, viking, snow, winter, warrior, civil war, graphic violence, courage, power struggle, king, leader ...
Time:
middle ages, medieval times, ancient times, 13th century
Place:
scandinavia, europe, denmark
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
TV show
Story:
Amid a royal and political power struggle, a king entangles with an intriguing woman — whose hidden desire for revenge transforms into unintended love.
Style:
historical drama, psychological, thrilling, captivating, tension ...
Plot:
royalty, palace intrigue, revenge, king, power struggle, palace, power politics, political intrigue, monarchy, royal family, relationships, male female relationship ...
Place:
korea
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Genre: Action, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
What doesn’t break you can make you stronger.
Qi Xue is a beautiful 16-year-old whose life takes a horrific turn when her father sells her to a brothel. There, she undergoes unspeakable abuse that nearly breaks her spirit. But when Qi Xue enters ...
Style:
captivating, suspense, tense, dark fantasy
Plot:
power struggle, conspiracy, political conspiracy, battles, fight, second chance, warrior, new life, risk, struggle for survival, dynasty, assassination plot ...
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Genre: Drama, Western
Country: Canada
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Set in 1869 Alberta-Montana border country, “Strange Empire” is a Western whose heroes are women. With most of their men gone, and those who remain battling for control, the women struggle to survive, to find their independence, and to build a ...
Style:
serious, touching, suspenseful, realistic, period drama
Plot:
woman, power struggle, small town life, survival, danger, small town, old west, strong female presence, racism, female doctor, wild west, victorian england ...
Time:
19th century, victorian era, 1860s
Place:
usa, montana
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