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    Our Souls at Night 2017 POSTER

    Our Souls at Night

    2017

    English

    6.9

    40

    91%

    76%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    colorado

    Drama

    grandparent grandchild relationship

    Romance

    small town

    widow

    widower

    Ritesh Batra Ritesh Batra Director Bruce Dern Bruce Dern as Dorlan Judy Greer Judy Greer as Holly Iain Armitage Iain Armitage as Jamie Robert Redford Robert Redford as Louis Waters
    Addie Moore and Louis Waters, a widow and widower, have lived next to each other for years. The pair have almost no relationship, but that all changes when Addie tries to make a connection with her neighbour.
    The Hunters 1958 POSTER

    The Hunters

    1958

    English

    6.4

    9

    40%

    40%

    Action

    airplane

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    korean war

    korean war (1950-53)

    Romance

    War

    Dick Powell Dick Powell Director Lee Philips Lee Philips as 1st Lt. Carl Abbott Victor Sen Yung Victor Sen Yung as Korean Farmer Robert Wagner Robert Wagner as Lt. Ed Pell Ron Nyman Ron Nyman as Pilot
    With its electrifying flight sequences and high-powered cast, The Hunters is a mesmerizing film based on the best-selling novel by veteran fighter pilot James Salter. Set during the height of the Korean War, the story centers on Major Cleve Saville (Robert Mitchum), a master of the newly operational F-86 Sabre fighter jets. But adept as he is at flying, Saville¹s personal life takes a nosedive when he falls in love with his wingman¹s (Lee Philips) beautiful wife (May Britt). To make matters worse, Saville must cope with a loud-mouthed rookie (Robert Wagner) in a daring rescue mission that threatens all their lives in this well-crafted war drama.
    Based on a True Story 2017 POSTER

    Based on a True Story

    2017

    French

    5.7

    33

    50%

    35%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    book signing

    creative crisis

    Drama

    female friendship

    Mystery

    novelist

    paris, france

    Thriller

    Roman Polanski Roman Polanski Director Emmanuelle Seigner Emmanuelle Seigner as Delphine Dayrieux Eva Green Eva Green as Elle Vincent Perez Vincent Perez as François Édith Le Merdy Édith Le Merdy as La voisine
    Delphine is the author of an autobiographical novel that has become a bestseller. Exhausted by the promotional tour, just when she feels out of place, paralyzed by the idea of having to start writing again, she meets Elle, a young, attractive, intelligent, intuitive woman who seems to understand her better than anyone.
    The Missing 2003 POSTER

    The Missing

    2003

    English

    6.5

    30

    58%

    51%

    Action

    Adventure

    apache nation

    baby-snatching

    based on novel or book

    daughter

    Drama

    mexico

    new mexico

    Thriller

    Western

    Ron Howard Ron Howard Director Elisabeth Moss Elisabeth Moss as Anne Aaron Eckhart Aaron Eckhart as Brake Baldwin Cate Blanchett Cate Blanchett as Magdalena Gilkeson Tommy Lee Jones Tommy Lee Jones as Samuel Jones
    When rancher and single mother of two Maggie Gilkeson sees her teenage daughter, Lily, kidnapped by Apache rebels, she reluctantly accepts the help of her estranged father, Samuel, in tracking down the kidnappers. Along the way, the two must learn to reconcile the past and work together if they are going to have any hope of getting Lily back before she is taken over the border and forced to become a prostitute.
    Steve 2025 POSTER

    Steve

    2025

    English

    6.4

    36

    78%

    66%

    1990s

    Action

    aggressive

    based on novel or book

    Comedy

    direct

    Drama

    reform school

    teacher

    Tim Mielants Tim Mielants Director Youssef Kerkour Youssef Kerkour as Amy Cudden Amy Cudden as Claire Emily Watson Emily Watson as Jenny Cillian Murphy Cillian Murphy as Steve
    Over one intense day, the devoted head teacher of a last-chance reform school strives to keep his students in line while facing pressures of his own.
    A Walk Among the Tombstones 2014 POSTER

    A Walk Among the Tombstones

    2014

    English

    6.5

    132

    68%

    53%

    Action

    Adventure

    based on novel or book

    Crime

    Drama

    drugs

    mafia

    murder

    Mystery

    new york city

    private investigator

    Thriller

    Scott Frank Scott Frank Director Razane Jammal Razane Jammal as Carrie Kristo Dan Stevens Dan Stevens as Kenny Kristo Liam Neeson Liam Neeson as Matt Scudder David Harbour David Harbour as Ray
    Private investigator Matthew Scudder is hired by a drug kingpin to find out who kidnapped and murdered his wife.
    The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 2005 POSTER

    The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

    2005

    English

    6.9

    212

    76%

    61%

    Action

    Adventure

    based on novel or book

    epic

    Family

    Fantasy

    saving the world

    sibling relationship

    thaw

    witch

    Andrew Adamson Andrew Adamson Director Liam Neeson Liam Neeson as Aslan James McAvoy James McAvoy as Mr. Tumnus Anna Popplewell Anna Popplewell as Susan Pevensie Tilda Swinton Tilda Swinton as White Witch
    Siblings Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter step through a magical wardrobe and find the land of Narnia. There, they discover a charming, once peaceful kingdom that has been plunged into eternal winter by the evil White Witch, Jadis. Aided by the wise and magnificent lion, Aslan, the children lead Narnia into a spectacular, climactic battle to be free of the Witch's glacial powers forever.
    Jaws 1975 POSTER

    Jaws

    1975

    English

    8.1

    240

    97%

    91%

    Action

    Adventure

    based on novel or book

    bathing

    beach

    Drama

    dying and death

    Horror

    long island

    loose adaptation

    Mystery

    Thriller

    Steven Spielberg Steven Spielberg Director Steven Spielberg Steven Spielberg as Amity Point Lifestation Worker Harry Shearer Harry Shearer as Beachgoer Richard Dreyfuss Richard Dreyfuss as Hooper Murray Hamilton Murray Hamilton as Vaughn
    When the seaside community of Amity finds itself under attack by a dangerous great white shark, the town's chief of police, a young marine biologist, and a grizzled shark hunter embark on a desperate quest to kill the beast before it strikes again.
    1922 2017 POSTER

    1922

    2017

    English

    6.2

    119

    92%

    58%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Crime

    Drama

    greed

    haunted house

    Horror

    Mystery

    parent child relationship

    ranch

    secret

    Thriller

    Zak Hilditch Zak Hilditch Director Molly Parker Molly Parker as Arlette James Neal McDonough Neal McDonough as Harlan Cotterie Brian d'Arcy James Brian d'Arcy James as Sheriff Jones Thomas Jane Thomas Jane as Wilfred James
    A simple yet proud rancher conspires to murder his wife for financial gain, convincing his teenage son to participate.
    Kiss the Girls 1997 POSTER

    Kiss the Girls

    1997

    English

    6.6

    84

    35%

    62%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Crime

    detective

    Drama

    escape

    fbi

    kidnapping

    Mystery

    Thriller

    washington dc, usa

    Gary Fleder Gary Fleder Director Meta Golding Meta Golding as Beautiful Girl Brian Cox Brian Cox as Chief Hatfield, Durham P.D. Morgan Freeman Morgan Freeman as Dr. Alex Cross Roma Maffia Roma Maffia as Dr. Ruocco Jeremy Piven Jeremy Piven as Henry Castillo, LAPD
    Forensic psychologist and detective Alex Cross travels to North Carolina and teams with escaped kidnap victim Kate McTiernan to hunt down "Casanova," a serial killer who abducts strong-willed women and forces them to submit to his demands. The trail leads to Los Angeles, where the duo discovers that the psychopath may not be working alone.
    The Bone Collector 1999 POSTER

    The Bone Collector

    1999

    English

    6.7

    159

    31%

    63%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Crime

    Drama

    Mystery

    new york city

    paraplegic

    psychopath

    taxi

    taxi driver

    Thriller

    Phillip Noyce Phillip Noyce Director Angelina Jolie Angelina Jolie as Amelia Donaghy Michael Rooker Michael Rooker as Captain Howard Cheney Luis Guzmán Luis Guzmán as Eddie Ortiz Denzel Washington Denzel Washington as Lincoln Rhyme
    Lincoln Rhyme was the department's top homicide detective and leading expert in criminal forensics until an injury left him paralyzed, depressed, and incapable of working. But when a gruesome murder in Manhattan leaves detectives baffled, they call on Rhyme to help solve the mystery. Amelia Donaghy, a rookie cop whose quick thinking preserved a gruesome murder scene, is enlisted by Rhyme to be his on-the-scene forensics expert. With Amelia reluctantly acting as Rhyme's able-bodied go-between, the pair piece together cryptic clues the killer leaves behind at the scene of the crime, hoping to catch the grisly serial killer.
    The Age of Innocence 1993 POSTER

    The Age of Innocence

    1993

    English

    7.2

    56

    87%

    75%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    countess

    Drama

    infidelity

    lover

    new york city

    Romance

    upper class

    Martin Scorsese Martin Scorsese Director Michelle Pfeiffer Michelle Pfeiffer as Ellen Olenska Winona Ryder Winona Ryder as May Welland Joanne Woodward Joanne Woodward as Narrator Robert Sean Leonard Robert Sean Leonard as Ted Archer
    In 19th century New York high society, a young lawyer falls in love with a woman separated from her husband, while he is engaged to the woman's cousin.
    One Day 2011 POSTER

    One Day

    2011

    English

    134

    36%

    50%

    Action

    author

    based on novel or book

    comedian

    divorce

    Drama

    love

    Romance

    writer

    Lone Scherfig Lone Scherfig Director Patricia Clarkson Patricia Clarkson as Alison Anne Hathaway Anne Hathaway as Emma Emilia Jones Emilia Jones as Jasmine Augustina Amoa Augustina Amoa as Parent
    A romantic comedy centered on Dexter and Emma, who first meet during their graduation in 1988 and proceed to keep in touch regularly. The film follows what they do on July 15 annually, usually doing something together.
    Angels & Demons 2009 POSTER

    Angels & Demons

    2009

    English

    6.7

    179

    36%

    57%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    illuminati

    Mystery

    rome, italy

    symbolism

    Thriller

    vatican

    vatican (holy see)

    Ron Howard Ron Howard Director Ewan McGregor Ewan McGregor as Camerlengo Patrick McKenna Rafael Petardi Rafael Petardi as Italian Reporter Tom Hanks Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon Ava Allan Ava Allan as Tourist
    Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is recruited by the Vatican to investigate the apparent return of the Illuminati – a secret, underground organization – after four cardinals are kidnapped on the night of the papal conclave.
    The Power of the Dog 2021 POSTER

    The Power of the Dog

    2021

    English

    6.8

    145

    94%

    76%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    husband wife relationship

    live action

    repressed homosexuality

    Romance

    sadism

    western

    Western

    Jane Campion Jane Campion Director Jesse Plemons Jesse Plemons as George Burbank Keith Carradine Keith Carradine as Governor Edward Benedict Cumberbatch Benedict Cumberbatch as Phil Burbank Kirsten Dunst Kirsten Dunst as Rose
    A domineering but charismatic rancher wages a war of intimidation on his brother's new wife and her teen son, until long-hidden secrets come to light.
    King Cobra 2016 POSTER

    King Cobra

    2016

    English

    5.6

    36

    49%

    32%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on novel or book

    based on true story

    biography

    Comedy

    Crime

    Drama

    inspired by a true story

    pornography

    Justin Kelly Justin Kelly Director Molly Ringwald Molly Ringwald as Amy Alicia Silverstone Alicia Silverstone as Janette James Franco James Franco as Joe Christian Slater Christian Slater as Stephen
    It’s 2006, YouTube is in its infancy, and internet porn is still behind a paywall. Taking the stage name Brent Corrigan, a fresh-faced, wannabe adult video performer is molded into a star by Stephen, a closeted gay porn mogul who runs the skin flick empire Cobra Video from his seemingly ordinary suburban home.
    Jack Reacher: Never Go Back 2016 POSTER

    Jack Reacher: Never Go Back

    2016

    English

    6.2

    542

    37%

    42%

    Action

    Adventure

    based on novel or book

    Crime

    Drama

    falsely accused

    homicide

    Mystery

    new orleans, louisiana

    opium

    sequel

    Thriller

    Edward Zwick Edward Zwick Director Holt McCallany Holt McCallany as Col. Morgan Aldis Hodge Aldis Hodge as Espin Tom Cruise Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher Cobie Smulders Cobie Smulders as Turner
    Years after resigning command of an elite military police unit, the nomadic, righter-of-wrongs Reacher is drawn back into the life he left behind when his friend and successor, Major Susan Turner is framed for espionage. Reacher will stop at nothing to prove her innocence and to expose the real perpetrators behind the killings of his former soldiers.
    Shutter Island 2010 POSTER

    Shutter Island

    2010

    English

    8.2

    779

    69%

    77%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    conspiracy theory

    Drama

    hurricane

    investigation

    island

    Mystery

    Thriller

    u.s. marshal

    Martin Scorsese Martin Scorsese Director Mark Ruffalo Mark Ruffalo as Chuck Aule Ben Kingsley Ben Kingsley as Dr. Cawley Christopher Denham Christopher Denham as Peter Breene Leonardo DiCaprio Leonardo DiCaprio as Teddy Daniels
    World War II soldier-turned-U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels investigates the disappearance of a patient from a hospital for the criminally insane, but his efforts are compromised by troubling visions and a mysterious doctor.
    Child 44 2015 POSTER

    Child 44

    2015

    English

    6.4

    89

    30%

    42%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    child murder

    Crime

    Drama

    History

    military

    murder

    Mystery

    serial killer

    soviet union

    Thriller

    Daniel Espinosa Daniel Espinosa Director Jason Clarke Jason Clarke as Anatoly Tarasovich Brodsky Gary Oldman Gary Oldman as General Mikhail Nesterov Tom Hardy Tom Hardy as Leo Demidov Charles Dance Charles Dance as Major Grachev
    Set in Stalin-era Soviet Union, a disgraced MGB agent is dispatched to investigate a series of child murders -- a case that begins to connect with the very top of party leadership.
    That Most Important Thing: Love 1975 POSTER

    That Most Important Thing: Love

    1975

    French

    7.0

    15

    93%

    89%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    film photo collector

    photographer

    Romance

    shakespearean play

    underground film

    underground world

    Andrzej Zulawski Andrzej Zulawski Director Jacques Dutronc Jacques Dutronc as Jacques Chevalier Guy Mairesse Guy Mairesse as Laurent Messala Roger Blin Roger Blin as Le père de Servais Sybil Danning Sybil Danning as (scenes deleted)
    Servais Mont, a freelance photographer who works taking compromising photos, gets fascinated by Nadine Chevalier, a tormented low-budget movie actress married to an eccentric film photo collector.
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