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1. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
R | 108 min | Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
When their relationship turns sour, a couple undergoes a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories forever.
Director: Michel Gondry | Stars: Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Tom Wilkinson, Gerry Robert Byrne
Votes: 1,081,233 | Gross: $34.40M
2. The Beach (I) (2000)
R | 119 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
On vacation in Thailand, Richard sets out for an island rumored to be a solitary beach paradise.
Director: Danny Boyle | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tilda Swinton, Daniel York, Patcharawan Patarakijjanon
Votes: 254,440 | Gross: $39.79M
3. Identity (2003)
R | 90 min | Mystery, Thriller
Stranded at a desolate Nevada motel during a nasty rain storm, ten strangers become acquainted with each other when they realize that they're being killed off one by one.
Director: James Mangold | Stars: John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Amanda Peet, John Hawkes
Votes: 268,118 | Gross: $52.16M
4. Serenity (I) (2019)
R | 106 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A fishing boat captain juggles facing his mysterious past and finding himself ensnared in a reality where nothing is what it seems.
Director: Steven Knight | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Diane Lane, Jason Clarke
Votes: 45,584 | Gross: $8.55M
5. Thelma (2017)
Not Rated | 116 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A confused religious girl tries to deny her feelings for a female friend who's in love with her. This causes her suppressed subconsciously-controlled psychokinetic powers to reemerge with devastating results.
Director: Joachim Trier | Stars: Eili Harboe, Kaya Wilkins, Henrik Rafaelsen, Ellen Dorrit Petersen
Votes: 36,734 | Gross: $0.15M
6. Sibyl (2019)
Not Rated | 101 min | Drama
A jaded psychotherapist returns to her first passion of becoming a writer. However, her life is complicated by a desperate film actress who wants her help, and who draws her into a world of questionable ethics.
Director: Justine Triet | Stars: Virginie Efira, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Gaspard Ulliel, Sandra Hüller
Votes: 5,257
7. After Blue (2021)
Unrated | 129 min | Fantasy, Sci-Fi
A chimeric future on After Blue, a planet from another galaxy, a virgin planet where only women can survive in the midst of harmless flora and fauna. The story is of a punitive expedition.
Director: Bertrand Mandico | Stars: Elina Löwensohn, Paula Luna, Vimala Pons, Agata Buzek
Votes: 1,013
8. Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy (2021)
121 min | Drama, Romance
An unexpected love triangle, a failed seduction trap and an encounter that results from a misunderstanding, told in three movements to depict three female characters and trace the trajectories between their choices and regrets.
Director: Ryûsuke Hamaguchi | Stars: Kotone Furukawa, Ayumu Nakajima, Hyunri, Kiyohiko Shibukawa
Votes: 9,909
9. Escape from Tomorrow (2013)
Not Rated | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
In a world of fake castles and anthropomorphic rodents, an epic battle begins when an unemployed father's sanity is challenged by a chance encounter with two underage girls on holiday.
Director: Randy Moore | Stars: Roy Abramsohn, Elena Schuber, Katelynn Rodriguez, Jack Dalton
Votes: 10,105 | Gross: $0.17M
10. Hour of the Wolf (1968)
Not Rated | 88 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery
While vacationing on a remote German island with his younger pregnant wife, an artist has an emotional breakdown while confronting his repressed desires.
Director: Ingmar Bergman | Stars: Max von Sydow, Liv Ullmann, Gertrud Fridh, Georg Rydeberg
Votes: 22,642
11. Blind (II) (2014)
Not Rated | 96 min | Drama
Forsaken in a new Oslo apartment, a frail blind woman battles to come to terms with her condition, as she slowly retracts into an elaborate fantasy bubble. Are her stories fanning her suspicions, or is this what total blindness looks like?
Director: Eskil Vogt | Stars: Ellen Dorrit Petersen, Henrik Rafaelsen, Vera Vitali, Marius Kolbenstvedt
Votes: 9,103
12. Mayday (2021)
100 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Ana is transported to a dreamlike and dangerous land where she joins an army of girls engaged in a never-ending war. Though she finds strength in this exhilarating world, she realizes that she's not the killer they want her to be.
Director: Karen Cinorre | Stars: Grace Van Patten, Mia Goth, Soko, Havana Rose Liu
Votes: 1,958
13. Mazes and Monsters (1982 TV Movie)
PG | 101 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Bound together by a desire to play "Mazes and Monsters," Robbie and his three college classmates decide to move the board game into the local legendary cavern.
Director: Steven Hilliard Stern | Stars: Tom Hanks, Wendy Crewson, David Wysocki, Chris Makepeace
Votes: 4,323
14. Gulliver's Travels (1996)
PG | 93 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
An Englishman returns after nine years abroad and tells strange stories of the tiny people of Lilliput, the giants of Brobdingnag, the flying island Laputa and the Houyhnhnms, a race of intelligent horses.
Stars: Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, James Fox, Robert Hardy
Votes: 7,171
15. Religulous (2008)
R | 101 min | Documentary, Comedy, War
Bill Maher's take on the current state of world religion.
Director: Larry Charles | Stars: Bill Maher, Tal Bachman, Jonathan Boulden, Steven Burg
Votes: 60,282 | Gross: $13.00M
16. Kiss Me First (2018)
TV-MA | 46 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
A lonely video game addict new to the online world of Azana meets a confident party girl with a dark secret.
Stars: Tallulah Haddon, Simona Brown, Matthew Beard, Freddie Stewart
Votes: 4,230
17. Going Clear: Scientology & the Prison of Belief (2015)
Not Rated | 119 min | Documentary
A documentary looking at the inner-workings of the Church of Scientology.
Director: Alex Gibney | Stars: Paul Haggis, Jason Beghe, Spanky Taylor, David Miscavige
Votes: 40,947
18. Strawberry Mansion (2021)
91 min | Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
In a future where the government records dreams and taxes them, a dream auditor gets caught up in the dreams of an aging eccentric.
Directors: Kentucker Audley, Albert Birney | Stars: Penny Fuller, Kentucker Audley, Grace Glowicki, Linas Phillips
Votes: 2,317
19. The Engagement Plot (2022 TV Movie)
87 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
After getting her heart broken on The Price of Love, a wildly popular dating reality show that matches 20-something female contestants with a young, financially successful bachelor, teacher... See full summary »
Director: Brandon Clark | Stars: Rachel Boston, Trevor Donovan, Walter Anaruk, Javen Campbell
Votes: 580
20. Welcome the Stranger (2018)
R | 94 min | Drama, Mystery
Alice unexpectedly shows up at her artist brother Ethan's home hoping to reconnect after an extended separation. He questions her motives, and before long, things spiral out of control as ... See full summary »
Director: Justin Kelly | Stars: Abbey Lee, Caleb Landry Jones, Riley Keough, Rosemary Howard
Votes: 1,659
21. Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura (2009– )
TV-14 | Documentary
Jesse Ventura and his team of investigators dig deep into the behind-the-scenes government doings. What he reveals will shock you and awe you, but still, you're left to make up your own mind about what you do or do not believe.
Stars: Jesse Ventura, June Sarpong, Tyler Derek, Michael Braverman
Votes: 1,251
22. Umberto Eco: A Library of the World (2022)
80 min | Documentary
Wandering these rooms, hallways, salons is a lover, a collector and above all a reader of books: Umberto Eco in his private library.
Director: Davide Ferrario | Stars: Giuseppe Cederna, Carlotta Eco, Emanuele Eco, Pietro Eco
Votes: 210
23. Neverwas (2005)
PG-13 | 103 min | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
A psychiatrist searches for insight into the life of his father, who was an acclaimed children's author. But he is shocked when his journey leads him to believe that the fantasy-land his father wrote about might actually exist.
Director: Joshua Michael Stern | Stars: Aaron Eckhart, Ian McKellen, Brittany Murphy, Nick Nolte
Votes: 6,983
24. Thought Crimes: The Case of the Cannibal Cop (2015)
TV-MA | 81 min | Documentary, Crime
A probing look into the potential future of "thought policing" through the headline-making case of the NYPD "Cannibal Cop," who was charged with conspiring to kidnap and eat women.
Director: Erin Lee Carr | Stars: Gary Allen, Violet Blue, James A. Cohen, Joseph DeMarco
Votes: 1,844
25. TimeSplitters 2 (2002 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, Mystery
In 2401, humanity is at war with relentless aliens, TimeSplitters. Space marines Cortez and Hart travel through time to stop the aliens in various spots, including Wild West, zombie-infested Gothic church and Blade Runner-esque future.
Directors: David Doak, Stephen Ellis | Stars: Heidi Andrews, June Andrews, Kevin Bullock, Michelle Bullock
Votes: 846
26. Depraved (1996)
Unrated | 95 min | Drama, Thriller
When a husband discovers his sexually adventurous wife murdered; he can't remember if he killed her or not.
Director: Rogelio Lobato | Stars: Anthony Guzman, Seidy Lopez, Barbara Niven, Mario Lopez
Votes: 247
27. Conversazioni con altre donne (2023)
82 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Two former partners reignite their spark at a wedding reception, but as the night wears on, fond memories fade into mutual regrets and their brief affair turns into a desperate attempt to recapture lost time.
Director: Filippo Conz | Stars: Valentina Lodovini, Francesco Scianna, Chiara Baschetti, Carlo Ferreri
Votes: 36
28. Latin Boys Go to Hell (1997)
Unrated | 71 min | Comedy, Drama, Crime
A cute, openly gay latin boy's hormones go into overdrive when his hunky cousin (Angel) arrives for an extended stay. The two explore the young and sometimes dangerous gay scene in the city's Latin neighborhood, with surprising outcomes.
Director: Ela Troyano | Stars: Irwin Ossa, John Bryant, Jenifer Lee Simard, Alexis Artiles
Votes: 323 | Gross: $0.10M
29. Pause (2018)
96 min | Drama
Trapped in the misery of an oppressive marriage, a middle-aged woman finds refuge in a fantasy world of vindictive violence. Soon, reality and fantasy start to blur.
Director: Tonia Mishiali | Stars: Stella Fyrogeni, Andreas Vasileiou, Popi Avraam, Marios Ioannou
Votes: 761
30. The Soul Conductor (2018)
89 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
A psychological film exploring the fine line between reality and imagination.
Director: Ilya Maksimov | Stars: Aleksandra Bortich, Evgeniy Tsyganov, Vladimir Yaglych, Aleksandr Robak
Votes: 306
31. Feuer und Eis (1986)
PG | 83 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
This Willy Bogner picture is the definitive ski film. A visually exciting sports/music adventure story. Music by Grammy Award winner Harold Faltermaier is combined with a cinematographic ... See full summary »
Director: Willy Bogner | Stars: Kelby Anno, Philippe Bernard, Scott Brooksbank, Jan Bucher
Votes: 331
32. Gaydar (2002)
Not Rated | 20 min | Short, Comedy, Mystery
Randy has a huge crush on hunky co-worker Jack, but Ray can't figure out if Jack is gay - until Jack discovers a GAYDAR gun that could change everything.
Director: Larry LaFond | Stars: Terry Ray, Bryan Dattilo, Jennifer Echols, Thom Cagle
Votes: 238
33. Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life (1996)
Not Rated | 145 min | Documentary, Biography
A documentary focusing on the life of novelist and philosopher Ayn Rand, the author of the bestselling novels The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged and originator of the Objectivist philosophy.
Director: Michael Paxton | Stars: Sharon Gless, Michael S. Berliner, Harry Binswanger, Sylvia Bokor
Votes: 651 | Gross: $0.21M
34. ...Almost (1990)
PG | 84 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Romantic comedy that mixes magical realism with traditional Australian urban-outback contrasts. The plot centers on a bored woman (the eponymous Wendy) who conjures up the perfect lover, ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Pattinson | Stars: Rosanna Arquette, Bruce Spence, Hugo Weaving, Kerry Walker
Votes: 175
35. The Enemies of Reason (2007 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
Scientist Richard Dawkins turns a hostile eye on the world of alternative medicine.
Director: Russell Barnes | Stars: Derren Brown, Deepak Chopra, Richard Dawkins, Chris French
Votes: 1,855
36. Snow White and Russian Red (2009)
108 min | Comedy, Drama
An aggressive thug has problems with his girlfriend. Over the course of several chaotic days he walks around the hood, takes drugs and confronts himself with other women.
Director: Xawery Zulawski | Stars: Borys Szyc, Roma Gasiorowska, Maria Strzelecka, Sonia Bohosiewicz
Votes: 2,069
37. The Ring: Terror's Realm (2000 Video Game)
M | Action, Adventure, Horror
Survival horror game loosely based on the Japanese Ringu horror novel and movie series. In the near apocalyptic future, Meg investigates the mysterious death of her boyfriend, who worked for the Center for Disease Control.
Director: Atsushi Suzuki | Stars: Soness Stevens, Kevyn S. Johnson, Jeffrey J. Johnston, Richard M. Whitelock
Votes: 13
38. Brief History of Disbelief (2004– )
178 min | Documentary
A mini-series which follows the history of atheism.
Stars: Bernard Hill, Jonathan Miller, Richard Dawkins, Simon Schaffer
Votes: 514
39. Discussions with Richard Dawkins, Episode 1: The Four Horsemen (2008 Video)
120 min | Documentary
Richard Dawkins is joined by Daniel Dennett, Sam Harris and Christopher Hitchens to discuss science, god, religion and much more.
Director: Josh Timonen | Stars: Richard Dawkins, Daniel C. Dennett, Sam Harris, Christopher Hitchens
Votes: 458
40. Davy Wallace (2022)
151 min | Drama
As he graduates from college in North Carolina, a troubled, young artist must confront his traumatic childhood, with support from an older, grieving high school teacher.
Director: Drew Bowen | Star: Drew Bowen
41. A Standard Story (2011)
7 min | Short
A Standard Story, experimental, is a dreamlike short film about a girl living a mundane existence in a hotel wakes to find herself in the middle of an enchanted forest. In this alternate ... See full summary »
Director: Beth Riesgraf | Stars: Hannah Bruder, Katie Dean, Anna Easteden, Mason Franco
Votes: 33
42. V & F (2021)
7 min | Animation, Short
A quirky love story about Vernell the vine, Frank the fence, and the dynamic between Mother Nature and something man-made. It reveals behavioral issues that are insurmountable to many, yet overcome by those strong enough to move past them.
Director: Michelle Arthur | Stars: Michelle Arthur, Jeff Vernon
Votes: 15
43. Spirit Space (2008 Video)
Not Rated | 81 min | Documentary
A Film Documentary for your spiritual awareness.. SPIRIT SPACE continues where "What the Bleep Do We Know" and "The Secret" end. In this beautifully produced film we explore the latest ... See full summary »
Director: Braden Barty | Stars: Skip Atwater, Linda Backman, Linda Gabriel, Eden Marie James
Votes: 43
44. The Quantum Activist (2009)
Not Rated | 78 min | Documentary
There is a revolution going on in science. A genuine paradigm shift. While mainstream science remains materialist, a substantial number of scientists are supporting and developing a ... See full summary »
Directors: Renee Slade, Ri Stewart | Star: Amit Goswami
Votes: 241
45. French Intensive (1994)
22 min | Short, Comedy
A comedy about a woman so infatuated with her French professor that she kidnaps him. Her romantic illusions are quickly shattered.
Director: Julie Davis | Stars: Marla Schaffel, Lawrence Tierney, Bryan Nutter, Charner Wallis
46. Beduino (2016)
75 min | Drama
A curious couple, whose existence takes place where art arises along a singular metaphysical desire. They search for it through repeated and varied representations, in a setting of light where hope and desperation blend together.
Director: Júlio Bressane | Stars: Rosa Dias, Fernando Eiras, Alessandra Negrini, Guará Rodrigues
Votes: 129
47. Los Niños Perdidos (2020)
12 min | Short
David is a 10-year-old boy who lives in a house far from society and spends his time playing games and with mannequins.
Director: Emanuel Sena Galeana | Stars: Pablo Maximiliano Granados, Diego Steffano Garcia
48. First Person Singular (2010)
7 min | Short, Comedy, Fantasy
All of us have imagined romantic encounters and possibilities. A young man creates in his mind three outcomes before he tries to make a date with a young woman.
Director: Dominic Johnson | Stars: Rosy Clarke, Charles White
49. The Language of Spirituality (2005)
62 min | Documentary
Do the languages and cosmologies of Native America hold the keys to the mysteries of quantum physics and the nature of reality?
Director: Anthony Della Flora | Stars: Dan Alford, F. David Peat, Fred Alan Wolf, Cynthia Larson
50. Hua yan (2002)
84 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Director: Xin Lee | Stars: Lala Wu, Jinglei Xu, Xuebing Wang, Ting Mei
Votes: 63