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    Rainbow Time 2016 POSTER

    Rainbow Time

    2016

    English

    5.9

    7

    67%

    45%

    Comedy

    corgi

    Drama

    mentally challenged

    sibling relationship

    Linas Phillips Linas Phillips Director Artemis Pebdani Artemis Pebdani as Justine Melanie Lynskey Melanie Lynskey as Lindsay Lauren Weedman Lauren Weedman as Nina Tobin Bell Tobin Bell as Peter
    Todd grew up under the strange shadow of his older mentally challenged brother Shonzi. As kids, Shonzi forced Todd to make action movies. As adults he pressures him to share love life details, even showing Shonzi a sex tape he made with an old girlfriend to help him cope when family tragedy hits. When their dad suffers a heart attack, Shonzi (now 40, and still a virgin) moves in with Todd and his new girlfriend Lindsay. Shonzi wants desperately to be included in their relationship like old times. When Shonzi’s begging become threats to reveal secrets from their past, Todd must find the courage to be honest with Lindsay, even if it means the end of their relationship.
    And Then I Go 2017 POSTER

    And Then I Go

    2017

    English

    6.3

    17

    92%

    80%

    Action

    bullying

    Drama

    friendship

    revenge

    school

    school shooting

    teen angst

    Vincent Grashaw Vincent Grashaw Director Melanie Lynskey Melanie Lynskey as Janice Tony Hale Tony Hale as Mr. Mosley Melonie Diaz Melonie Diaz as Ms. Meier Justin Long Justin Long as Tim
    In the cruel world of junior high, Edwin suffers in a state of anxiety and alienation alongside his only friend, Flake. Misunderstood by their families and demoralized at school daily, their fury simmers quietly until an idea for vengeance offers them a terrifying release.
    Park 2006 POSTER

    Park

    2006

    English

    5.7

    4

    33%

    48%

    Action

    Comedy

    Drama

    Kurt Voelker Kurt Voelker Director William Baldwin William Baldwin as Dennis Anne Dudek Anne Dudek as Meredith Melanie Lynskey Melanie Lynskey as Sheryl Francesco Quinn Francesco Quinn as Smoldering Park Worker
    Park takes place all in one day in a public park in Los Angeles, as 11 disaffected Angelenos find both love and loss in unexpected ways
    Sadie 2018 POSTER

    Sadie

    2018

    English

    6.2

    7

    78%

    78%

    Action

    bullying

    coming of age

    Drama

    dysfunctional marriage

    soldier's wife

    trailer park

    woman director

    Megan Griffiths Megan Griffiths Director Tony Hale Tony Hale as Bradley John Gallagher Jr. John Gallagher Jr. as Cyrus Wally Dalton Wally Dalton as Jimmy Melanie Lynskey Melanie Lynskey as Rae
    While her father is away serving in the military, Sadie battles to preserve his place on the home front when her mother takes an interest in the newest resident at the Shady Plains Trailer Park.
    Chu and Blossom 2014 POSTER

    Chu and Blossom

    2014

    English

    6.2

    3

    56%

    56%

    Action

    Comedy

    coming of age

    culture clash

    Drama

    Charles Chu Charles Chu Director Ryan O'Nan Ryan O'Nan as Butch Blossom Melanie Lynskey Melanie Lynskey as Miss Shoemaker Mercedes Ruehl Mercedes Ruehl as Mrs. Fefterg Dan Bakkedahl Dan Bakkedahl as Principal Cochette
    A militant performance-artist and a tall Korean foreign-exchange student become trapped in a small Southern town.
    The Big Ask 2013 POSTER

    The Big Ask

    2013

    English

    4.8

    1

    58%

    29%

    Action

    Comedy

    desert

    Drama

    friendship

    Thomas Beatty Thomas Beatty Director David Krumholtz David Krumholtz as Andrew Melanie Lynskey Melanie Lynskey as Hannah Tara Karsian Tara Karsian as Ms. CP Jason Ritter Jason Ritter as Owen
    The Big Ask is a dark comedy about three couples who head to the desert to help their friend heal after the death of his mother. They would do anything for him - except for the one thing he wants.
    Folk Hero & Funny Guy 2016 POSTER

    Folk Hero & Funny Guy

    2016

    English

    5.7

    3

    73%

    41%

    Action

    comedian

    Comedy

    Drama

    Music

    opening act

    singer-songwriter

    solo tour

    Jeff Grace Jeff Grace Director Melanie Lynskey Melanie Lynskey as Becky Libby Blanton Libby Blanton as Maid of Honor Alex Karpovsky Alex Karpovsky as Paul Michael Ian Black Michael Ian Black as Randy
    Two artistically inclined childhood friends, a comedian and a folk-rocker respectively, set out on a tour together in hopes of regaining their "mojo" and finding love in the process.
    We'll Never Have Paris 2014 POSTER

    We'll Never Have Paris

    2014

    English

    4.6

    12

    33%

    19%

    Action

    based on a true story

    Comedy

    engagement

    marriage proposal

    new york city

    paris, france

    provence

    Romance

    Simon Helberg Simon Helberg Director Melanie Lynskey Melanie Lynskey as Devon Maggie Grace Maggie Grace as Kelsey Geoffrey Cantor Geoffrey Cantor as Neighbor Alfred Molina Alfred Molina as Terry
    Quinn, a neurotic man, is diagnosed with a harmless eye condition and soon after his life spirals out of control. He second-guesses his plans to propose to his longtime girlfriend, Devon, after his beautiful coworker, Kelsey, confesses that she has a crush on him. After a conversation with his best friend, Jameson, he clumsily tries to explain his doubts to Devon, but his possible proposal turns into a break-up. When Devon flees to Paris, he follows her in a last-ditch effort to win back "the one."
    Happy Christmas 2014 POSTER

    Happy Christmas

    2014

    English

    5.4

    6

    75%

    37%

    Action

    christmas

    christmas comedy

    Comedy

    Drama

    family

    Family

    mumblecore

    Joe Swanberg Joe Swanberg Director Lena Dunham Lena Dunham as Carson Joe Swanberg Joe Swanberg as Jeff Anna Kendrick Anna Kendrick as Jenny Melanie Lynskey Melanie Lynskey as Kelly
    After a breakup with her boyfriend, a young woman moves in with her older brother, his wife, and their 2-year-old son.
    Lady of the Manor 2021 POSTER

    Lady of the Manor

    2021

    English

    5.4

    11

    23%

    39%

    Action

    bartender

    campaign

    Comedy

    descendant

    museum

    Mystery

    professor

    slacker

    Justin Long Justin Long Director Luis Guzmán Luis Guzmán as Melanie Lynskey Melanie Lynskey as Hannah Judy Greer Judy Greer as Lady Wadsworth Justin Long Justin Long as Max
    Past and present collide when aimless slacker Hannah gets hired to portray Lady Wadsworth -- a Southern belle from the 1800s -- for tours at Wadsworth Manor. Hannah figures she can fake it well enough, until the ghost of Lady Wadsworth appears and tells her it's time to change her wild ways -- or she'll haunt her forever.
    Away We Go 2009 POSTER

    Away We Go

    2009

    English

    7.0

    15

    67%

    74%

    Action

    Adventure

    bedtime story

    biracial

    Comedy

    disguised voice

    Drama

    interracial relationship

    medical illustrator

    Romance

    unmarried couple

    Sam Mendes Sam Mendes Director John Krasinski John Krasinski as Burt Allison Janney Allison Janney as Lily Melanie Lynskey Melanie Lynskey as Munch Josh Hamilton Josh Hamilton as Roderick
    Verona and Burt have moved to Colorado to be close to Burt's parents but, with Verona expecting their first child, Burt's parents inexplicably decide to move to Belgium, now leaving them in a place they hate and without a support structure in place. They set off on a whirlwind tour of of disparate locations where they have friends or relatives, sampling not only different cities and climates but also different families. Along the way they realize that the journey is less about discovering where they want to live and more about figuring out what type of parents they want to be.
    Heavenly Creatures 1994 POSTER

    Heavenly Creatures

    1994

    English

    7.2

    58

    95%

    83%

    Action

    based on a true story

    Biography

    Crime

    Drama

    literature

    mother

    obsession

    passion

    secret

    Thriller

    Peter Jackson Peter Jackson Director Peter Jackson Peter Jackson as Bum Outside Theater Clive Merrison Clive Merrison as Dr. Henry Hulme Kate Winslet Kate Winslet as Juliet Hulme Melanie Lynskey Melanie Lynskey as Pauline Parker
    Precocious teenager Juliet moves to New Zealand with her family and soon befriends the quiet, brooding Pauline through their shared love of fantasy and literature. This friendship gradually develops into an intense and obsessive bond.
    The Great & The Small 2016 POSTER

    The Great & The Small

    2016

    English

    5.4

    76%

    76%

    Action

    Drama

    ex-girlfriend

    living on the streets

    petty crimes

    probation

    single mother

    Dusty Bias Dusty Bias Director Ann Dowd Ann Dowd as Detective Dupre Melanie Lynskey Melanie Lynskey as Margaret Louisa Krause Louisa Krause as Nessa Nick Fink Nick Fink as Scott
    Twenty-six year old Scott is living on the streets and trying to find his way back into society while on probation for petty crimes. He attempts to navigate his relationship with his two bit criminal of a boss and an enigmatic detective, while at the same time winning back the heart of his ex-girlfriend, a working single mom. Never having a mother or father himself, Scott discovers the true meaning of fatherhood.
    XX 2017 POSTER

    XX

    2017

    English

    4.6

    48

    69%

    20%

    Action

    anthology

    Horror

    woman director

    Karyn Kusama Karyn Kusama Director Ron Lea Ron Lea as Dr. Weller Melanie Lynskey Melanie Lynskey as Mary Casey Adams Casey Adams as Paul Joe Swanberg Joe Swanberg as Singing Panda
    This all-female horror anthology features four dark tales from four fiercely talented women.
    Shooters 2002 POSTER

    Shooters

    2002

    English

    5.4

    5

    44%

    44%

    Action

    Crime

    Drama

    Thriller

    Colin Teague Colin Teague Director Ioan Gruffudd Ioan Gruffudd as Freddy Guns Gerard Butler Gerard Butler as Jackie Junior Melanie Lynskey Melanie Lynskey as Marie Adrian Dunbar Adrian Dunbar as Max Bell
    Gilly comes out of prison after serving a six year stretch and decides that he will now turn his life around and go straight. But when he returns to his South London home and visits his old colleague J, in hope of obtaining his share of the proceeds from the job that landed him inside, J soon talks him into getting involved in one last scam.
    The Changeover 2017 POSTER

    The Changeover

    2017

    English

    5.4

    21

    71%

    68%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    bone marrow transplant

    christchurch

    dolls

    Fantasy

    Horror

    little brother

    Thriller

    witch

    Miranda Harcourt Miranda Harcourt Director Timothy Spall Timothy Spall as Carmody Braque Melanie Lynskey Melanie Lynskey as Kate Chant Lucy Lawless Lucy Lawless as Miryam Carlisle Nicholas Galitzine Nicholas Galitzine as Sorensen Carlisle
    Laura Chant, 16, lives with her mother and four-year-old brother Jacko in a poor new suburb on the edge of a partially demolished Christchurch, New Zealand. Laura is drawn into a supernatural battle with an ancient spirit who attacks Jacko and slowly drains the life out of him as the spirit becomes ever younger. Laura discovers her true identity and the supernatural ability within her, and must harness it to save her brother's life.
    Detroit Rock City 1999 POSTER

    Detroit Rock City

    1999

    English

    6.8

    31

    51%

    82%

    1970s

    Action

    Adventure

    Comedy

    detroit, michigan

    drugs

    kiss

    Music

    parent child relationship

    Adam Rifkin Adam Rifkin Director Shannon Tweed Shannon Tweed as Amanda Finch Melanie Lynskey Melanie Lynskey as Beth Natasha Lyonne Natasha Lyonne as Christine Cher Cher as Herself
    In 1978, a Kiss concert was an epoch-making event. For the four teen fans in Detroit Rock City getting tickets to the sold-out show becomes the focal point of their existence. They'll do anything for tickets -- compete in a strip club's amateur-night contest, take on religious protesters, even rob a convenience store!
    Leaves of Grass 2009 POSTER

    Leaves of Grass

    2009

    English

    6.4

    14

    63%

    49%

    Action

    Comedy

    Crime

    Drama

    hospital

    mentor

    restart

    road trip

    sibling relationship

    Thriller

    twin brother

    Tim Blake Nelson Tim Blake Nelson Director Edward Norton Edward Norton as Bill Kincaid / Brady Kincaid Melanie Lynskey Melanie Lynskey as Colleen Susan Sarandon Susan Sarandon as Daisy Keri Russell Keri Russell as Janet
    An Ivy League professor returns home, where his pot-growing twin brother has concocted a plan to take down a local drug lord.
    The Frighteners 1996 POSTER

    The Frighteners

    1996

    English

    7.1

    59

    65%

    71%

    Action

    Comedy

    daughter

    Drama

    Fantasy

    Horror

    judge

    mother

    Mystery

    Romance

    sheriff

    small town

    spooky

    Peter Jackson Peter Jackson Director Melanie Lynskey Melanie Lynskey as Deputy Michael J. Fox Michael J. Fox as Frank Bannister Jake Busey Jake Busey as Johnny Bartlett Peter Dobson Peter Dobson as Ray Lynskey
    Once an architect, Frank Bannister now passes himself off as an exorcist of evil spirits. To bolster his facade, he claims his "special" gift is the result of a car accident that killed his wife. But what he does not count on is more people dying in the small town where he lives. As he tries to piece together the supernatural mystery of these killings, he falls in love with the wife of one of the victims and deals with a crazy FBI agent.
    Goodbye to All That 2014 POSTER

    Goodbye to All That

    2014

    English

    5.3

    25

    62%

    32%

    Action

    Comedy

    Drama

    Romance

    Angus MacLachlan Angus MacLachlan Director Melanie Lynskey Melanie Lynskey as Annie Anna Camp Anna Camp as Debbie Spangler Celia Weston Celia Weston as Joan Heather Graham Heather Graham as Stephanie
    Otto Wall is just a little unlucky in life, and unbeknownst to him, in love. When his wife suddenly asks for a divorce, he bounces between a search for answers, desperate attempts to stay connected to his daughter, and his fateful reentry into the dating pool.
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