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The Damned United 2009 Movie Scene Michael Sheen as Brian Clough at a game with banners behind asking for him to leave

The Damned United [2009]

Drama
If you've never seen a movie about football, The Damned United is a perfect choice because it shows you what the fuss is all about.
The Last Duel 2021 Movie Scene Matt Damon as Jean de Carrouges in full armor on his horse shaking hands with Adam Driver as Jacques Le Gris

The Last Duel [2021]

Drama
Immersive and thought-provoking, The Last Duel shows us a slice of medieval life examined through the lens of one horrible event.
Spencer 2021 Movie Scene Kristen Stewart as Diana outside her car on the road

Spencer [2021]

Drama
Spencer is not the glamourous biopic I was expecting but a simmering and subdued drama mirroring Diana's state of mind and emotions.
Cake 2014 Movie Scene Jennifer Aniston as Claire Bennett

Cake [2014]

Drama
No matter what you think about Jennifer Anniston, you should see Cake, not really a drama and not really a comedy but certainly a good movie.
Hawaii Oslo 2004 Movie Scene Aksel Hennie as Trygve with a tattoo on his shoulder getting dressed in his cell

Hawaii, Oslo [2004]

Drama
Charming and refreshing, Hawaii, Oslo is an intelligent drama with a deceptively easygoing atmosphere. I say deceptively because we will...
The Hunter 2011 Movie Scene Willem Dafoe as Martin sitting next to a huge tree in the forest and taking notes

The Hunter [2011]

Drama
Featuring stunning and alien Tasmanian vistas, The Hunter is not an exciting thriller but an immersive and atmospheric drama worth check out.
The Beautiful Country 2004 Movie Scene Damien Nguyen as Binh at the beach with the rest of the refugees running in the background

The Beautiful Country [2004]

Drama
Featuring an honest and epic tale of perseverance, The Beautiful Country is a masterpiece touching upon many current issues plaguing our society.
Small Engine Repair 2021 Movie Scene John Pollono as Frank Romanowski and Jon Bernthal as Terrance Swaino standing next to Jordana Spiro as Karen Delgado as she's taking a picture with her phone

Small Engine Repair [2021]

Comedy
Small Engine Repair is a movie where almost nothing happens until it does and you realize something was happening all along the way.
The Swarm AKA La Nuee 2020 Movie Scene Suliane Brahim as Virginie Hébrard looking at the goat that's being eaten alive by locusts

La Nuée AKA The Swarm [2020]

Horror
Refreshing and original, La Nuée AKA The Swarm is a captivating family drama with some horror elements that you simply must check out.
Stillwater 2021 Movie Scene Matt Damon as Bill Baker and Camille Cottin as Virginie talking to two girls in a cafe

Stillwater [2021]

Drama
Unfolding at a slow but steady pace, Stillwater is an authentic and character-driven drama with great performances.
54 1998 Movie Scene Ryan Phillippe as Shane O'Shea shirtless and wearing just a bow tie behind the bar

54 Movie [1998]

Drama
Are you ready to step into the world of sex, drugs, and groovy disco music with 54, a movie based on real events that went on in Studio 54.
Experimenter 2015 Movie Scene Jim Gaffigan as James McDonough and Anthony Edwards as Miller participating in the experiment

Experimenter [2015]

Drama
Did you ever wonder why some people are more obedient? Experimenter follows real and fascinating research of this issue conducted at Yale.
The Living 2014 Movie Scene Fran Kranz as Teddy and Jocelin Donahue as Molly laying in bed

The Living [2014]

Drama
Deep, dark, and brooding, The Living is one of the few good indie movies exploring small-town crime with superb character development.
Pawn Sacrifice 2014 Movie Scene Tobey Maguire as Bobby Fischer during his game with Boris Spassky

Pawn Sacrifice [2014]

Drama
Based on the incredible life of Bobby Fischer, Pawn Sacrifice is one of those thoroughly engaging biopics that you can watch anytime.
A Monster Calls 2016 Movie Lewis MacDougall as Conor talking to a giant tree monster

A Monster Calls [2016]

Drama
Intelligent and visually stunning, A Monster Calls is a riveting drama with strong fantasy elements making it more approachable.

The Professor and the Madman [2019]

Drama
If you want to know how can a movie about the tedious task of writing a dictionary be so captivating and moving, check out The Professor and the Madman.
Earthquake Bird 2019 Movie Alicia Vikander as Lucy Fly holding a bonsai tree

Earthquake Bird [2019]

Drama
As an incredibly immersive character study, Earthquake Bird is a different kind of romance movie driven by Alicia Vikander's committed performance.
Suntan 2016 Movie Makis Papadimitriou as Kostis holding bags of beer on the beach in front of the gang

Suntan [2016]

Drama
Set on a stunningly beautiful Greek island and featuring a lot of tasteful nudity and immersive atmosphere, Suntan explores passion, life, and romance.
Into The Wild 2007 Movie Image Emile Hirsch as Chris McCandless in a shirt and shorts walking through the forest

Into the Wild [2007]

Drama
Based on the life of Christopher McCandless, Into the Wild is a wanderlust epic firmly rooted in reality with powerful performances and cinematography.
Stuart A Life Backwards 2007 Movie Tom Hardy as Stuart Shorter on the streets of Cambridge

Stuart: A Life Backwards [2007]

Drama
As one of the best movies you've never heard of, Stuart: A Life Backwards is a surprisingly vibrant and entertaining masterpiece based on true events.
La Haine 1995 Movie Vincent Cassel as Vinz holding a gun next to Hubert Koundé and Saïd Taghmaoui

La Haine [1995]

Drama
Don't be put off by the black and white cinematography or the year of production, La Haine is a timeless masterpiece that will stay with you for a long time.
Richard Jewell 2019 Movie Paul Walter Hauser dressed in a security guard shirt with his pass

Richard Jewell [2019]

Drama
Directed by Clint Eastwood, Richard Jewell is a gripping character study based on real events with an important story that needs to be heard and understood.
Control 2007 Movie Sam Riley as Ian Curtis singing in a studio

Control [2007]

Drama
Emotional and personal, Control is a different type of biopic, both telling the story of Ian Curtis, singer of Joy Division, and talking about depression.
Get on Up 2014 Movie Chadwick Boseman as James Brown in a golden onesie talking to the camera

Get on Up [2014]

Drama
With a stellar performance of Chadwick Boseman as James Brown, Get on Up is a fun biopic with a lot of music and non-linear storytelling worth watching.

The Best of Enemies [2019]

Drama
Based on a true story, this is one of those dramas with a really good and engaging atmosphere. The story unfolds matter-of-factly, without melodramatic moments or forced scenes. And it is a crazy story, a story that might seem stranger than fiction, but it is nevertheless true.

Hillbilly Elegy [2020]

Drama
With a slow and steady pace, Hillbilly Elegy is not the grand Oscar bait but a straight-forward story about the American Dream based on real events.
The Devil All the Time 2020 Movie Bill Skarsgård lighting a cigarette in a military uniform

The Devil All the Time [2020]

Drama
Delightfully subversive and engaging, The Devil All the Time examines our society through the lens of religion without forcing conclusions on the viewer.
Dark Waters 2019 Mark Ruffalo as Rob Bilott and Bill Camp as Wilbur Tennant looking at poisoned lake in Parkersburg

Dark Waters [2019]

Drama
A slow-burner drama/thriller based on actual events about one of the biggest pollution cases in the world that will make you question human society.
Return-To-Paradise-1998-Movie-Featured-Review

Return to Paradise [1998]

Drama
Drugs, sex, and exotic beaches in Return to Paradise are going to put a series of difficult decisions in front of you. And you better answer.

Tolkien [2019]

Drama
Witness me, brothers! Mediocre! Not until recently have I realized that Nicholas Hoult, who’s starring in this biopic about J.R.R....
Cemetery Junction 2010 Movie Tom Hughes as Bruce Pearson and Felicity Jones as Julie running away scene

Cemetery Junction [2010]

Drama
Written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, this coming-of-age tale set during the 70s successfully mixed drama and comedy.
Arctic 2018 Movie Scene Mads Mikkelsen as Overgård stacking the fish he caught next to the wreckage of his plane

Arctic [2018]

Drama
Arctic is a visually impactful minimalist survival thriller, a perfect escapist experience, and a gripping one-man show starring Mads Mikkelsen.
Dragged Across Concrete Movie 2018 Mel Gibson as Brett Ridgeman and Vince Vaughn as Anthony Lurasetti in an ambush

Dragged Across Concrete [2018]

Drama
Visceral and engaging, this slow-burner will leave you wanting more which is a great opportunity to check out the rest of Craig Zahler's work.
A Perfect Day [2015] Review Recommendation Featured

A Perfect Day [2015]

Drama
A Perfect Day is a carefully crafted post-war movie with a strong cast, a healthy dose of black humor, and just the right amount of surrealism.
The Rocket [2013] Movie Review Recommendation

The Rocket [2013]

Drama
A poignant and heartwarming movie following the destiny of a young kid growing up in poverty-stricken but mesmerizing Laos.
A Long Way Down [2014] Movie Review Recommendation

A Long Way Down [2014]

Comedy
A well written character study with a lot of style and British humor discussing mental health and suicide. A strong cast and good pacing make it great viewing.
Calvary [2014] Movie Review Recommendation

Calvary [2014]

Drama
Intelligently written and with a stellar cast, Calvary is a movie that both believers and non-believers need to see because it's about us, us humans.
Sightseers [2012] Movie Review Recommendation

Sightseers [2012]

Comedy
Strange British road trip extravaganza with a lot of black humor and heart. Beautifully shot and with a great cast, it's a refreshing and entertaining.
Blue Caprice [2013] Movie Review Recommendation

Blue Caprice [2013]

Drama
An atmospheric indie drama about the 2002 Beltway sniper attacks. It tries to chronicle the path of the shooter and reasons why this attack happened.
Behind the Candelabra [2013] Movie Michael Douglas as Liberace on stage playing piano

Behind the Candelabra [2013]

Drama
An honest look into the life of one of the most famous performers of the sixties and seventies with a great script and very strong cast.
A Hijacking AKA Kapringen [2012] Movie Pilou Asbæk being taken outside the ship by the somali pirates scene

A Hijacking AKA Kapringen [2012]

Thriller
Incredibly intense drama about a crew of a Danish ship taken by Somali pirates and a CEO of the company that owns the ship negotiating for their release.
Festen [1998] Movie Family gathered inside the house

Festen [1998]

Drama
Minimalistic Danish drama focused on the story and characters. Demonstrating that you need nothing else to make an engaging movie.
Jagten AKA The Hunt 2012 Movie Mads Mikkelsen as Lucas standing in a forest holding a sniper rifle looking at deer scene

Jagten AKA The Hunt [2012]

Drama
A movie that will make you think. The best that the European cinema has to offer with phenomenal story and performance by Mads Mikkelsen.
A Dark Truth 2012 Movie Andy Garcia as a radio host with a microphone

A Dark Truth AKA The Truth [2012]

Drama
Exploring the greed of corporations and upcoming wars for drinkable water, A Dark Truth is an ambitious albeit flawed thriller with a great cast and visuals.
Hitchcock [2012] Movie Review Recommendation

Hitchcock [2012]

Drama
I was putting off this movie for quite some time, expecting it to be more like Lincoln or any other...
Flight 2012 Movie Scene Denzel Washington as Whip Whitaker about to fly a plane in bad weather

Flight [2012]

Drama
Not just gripping but also thought-provoking, Flight follows Whip, an airplane pilot who also happens to be a drug addict and an alcoholic.
Sleeping Beauty [2011] Movie Review Recommendation

Sleeping Beauty [2011]

Drama
A thought-provoking erotic thriller about a young and nihilist girl caught up in a world of high-class perverts that will make you both aroused and disgusted