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    Agatha Christie's Miss Marple: The Murder at the Vicarage 1986 POSTER

    Agatha Christie's Miss Marple: The Murder at the Vicarage

    1986

    English

    7.4

    7

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Crime

    detective

    Drama

    Mystery

    Julian Amyes Julian Amyes Director Jack Galloway Jack Galloway as Bill Archer Norma West Norma West as Mrs. Lestrange Rosalie Crutchley Rosalie Crutchley as Mrs. Price-Ridley Paul Eddington Paul Eddington as Reverend Leonard Clement
    Faced with two false confessions and numerous suspects after a despised civil magistrate is found shot in the local vicarage, Detective Inspector Slack reluctantly accepts help from Miss Marple.
    Hurricane Season 2023 POSTER

    Hurricane Season

    2023

    Spanish

    5.9

    10

    85%

    85%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    book adaptation

    Drama

    Thriller

    Elisa Miller Elisa Miller Director Ernesto Meléndez Ernesto Meléndez as Ellen David Ellen David as Elizabeth Neale Elizabeth Neale as Chabela Daniel Brochu Daniel Brochu as Munra
    When a group of teens finds a corpse floating in a canal, the brutal reality behind the perverse crime unravels a town's hidden secrets.
    Wild Witch 2018 POSTER

    Wild Witch

    2018

    Danish

    4.8

    1

    Adventure

    based on novel or book

    Family

    Fantasy

    witch

    Kaspar Munk Kaspar Munk Director May Lifschitz May Lifschitz as Kimæra Henrik Mestad Henrik Mestad as Mester Millaconda Sonja Richter Sonja Richter as Moster Isa Ulla Jessen Ulla Jessen as Yderligere Stemmer
    12-year-old Clara is just like any other girl, until one day a mysterious black cat scratches her. Clara soon discovers that she can communicate with the cat and that she belongs to a family of Wild Witches with a strong connection to nature and animals. It turns out that Clara is a very special Wild Witch and that her blood can set free the ancient and evil witch, Bravita Bloodyoung.
    Four Faces West 1948 POSTER

    Four Faces West

    1948

    English

    7.0

    3

    71%

    71%

    bank robbery

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    gambler

    new mexico

    nurse

    outlaw

    Western

    Alfred E. Green Alfred E. Green Director Paul Newlan Paul Newlan as Deputy Martin Garralaga Martin Garralaga as Florencio Gene Roth Gene Roth as Poker Player William Haade William Haade as Poker Player
    Cowboy Ross McEwen arrives in town. He asks the banker for a loan of $2000. When the banker asks about securing a loan that large, McEwen shows him his six-gun collateral. The banker hands over the money in exchange for an I.O.U., signed "Jefferson Davis". McEwen rides out of town and catches a train, but not before being bitten by a rattler. On the train, a nurse, Miss Hollister, tends to his wound. A posse searches the train, but McEwen manages to escape notice. However a mysterious Mexican has taken note of the cowboy, and that loudmouthed brat is still nosing around. Who will be the first to claim the reward for the robber's capture?
    Slam 2016 POSTER

    Slam

    2016

    Italian

    6.1

    2

    59%

    59%

    based on novel or book

    based on young adult novel

    Comedy

    Drama

    parenthood

    pregnancy

    Romance

    skateboarding

    young love

    Andrea Molaioli Andrea Molaioli Director Jasmine Trinca Jasmine Trinca as Antonella Fausto Maria Sciarappa Fausto Maria Sciarappa as Marco Tony Hawk Tony Hawk as Tony Hawk Luca Marinelli Luca Marinelli as Valerio
    Samuele is 16 and has a passion for skateboarding. He has big dreams: going to university, move to California, and travel, but things change when he meets Alice, who could be the girl of his life.
    The Earth's Most Beloved Son 1993 POSTER

    The Earth's Most Beloved Son

    1993

    Romanian

    8.4

    2

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    Serban Marinescu Serban Marinescu Director Constantin Draganescu Constantin Draganescu as Cornel Ciupercescu Cornel Ciupercescu as Mihai Niculescu Mihai Niculescu as Maia Morgenstern Maia Morgenstern as Matilda
    The life-story confession of a prisoner waiting for his trial. Victor Petrini, a promising intellectual in the 1950s and a lecturer in Philosophy is arrested by the repressive secret police, wrongly accused of espionage, and sentenced to prison and forced labor.
    The Captive 2000 POSTER

    The Captive

    2000

    French

    6.0

    9

    79%

    47%

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    friendship

    hotel

    love triangle

    Music

    paris, france

    Romance

    self-destruction

    Chantal Akerman Chantal Akerman Director Sylvie Testud Sylvie Testud as Ariane Aurore Clément Aurore Clément as Léa, the actress Bérénice Bejo Bérénice Bejo as Sarah Françoise Bertin Françoise Bertin as The grandmother
    Ariane and Simon met down by the water. Simon has managed to prize Ariane away from her friends, a bunch of free and arrogant girls, and move her into his place, with her own room at the end of the hall and her own bathroom next to his. He has taken on Andrée, one of the girls from the bunch by the water, to watch over Ariane, escort her wherever she goes and report back to him on everything she does. Andrée becomes Ariane’s accomplice. She’ll tell lies for her, and with her, and most likely they’ll make love together when the mood takes them.
    My Pretend Girlfriend 2014 POSTER

    My Pretend Girlfriend

    2014

    Japanese

    6.3

    1

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    first love

    high school

    japanese high school

    Romance

    school

    school life

    Saiji Yakumo Saiji Yakumo Director Akari Hayami Akari Hayami as Anna Ishibashi Anna Ishibashi as Asuka Kudô Asuka Kudô as Osamu Mukai Osamu Mukai as
    Noboru is a high school student who isn't popular at all. He looks up to senior student Miyazaki who is one of the most popular guys at school. Miyazaki has two girlfriends: Momose and Tetsuko. Momose and Tetsuko have totally different personalities. Momose is bright and Tetsuko is a popular student from a wealthy family. One day, Miyazaki is caught with Momose. To keep his relationship with Tetsuko, Miyazaki asks Noboru and Momose to pretend they are dating. They both agree due to their affections for Miyazaki. Noboru and Momose begin to act like a couple in front others and soon Noboru begins to develop feelings for Momose, who is still in love with Miyazaki.
    Cold Comfort Farm 1995 POSTER

    Cold Comfort Farm

    1995

    English

    7.2

    22

    82%

    81%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Comedy

    faithful adaptation

    orphan

    Romance

    sussex

    John Schlesinger John Schlesinger Director Ian McKellen Ian McKellen as Amos Starkadder Kate Beckinsale Kate Beckinsale as Flora Poste Ivan Kaye Ivan Kaye as Reuben Starkadder Rufus Sewell Rufus Sewell as Seth Starkadder
    In this adaptation of the satirical British novel, Flora Poste, a plucky London society girl orphaned at age 19, finds a new home with some rough relatives, the Starkadders of Cold Comfort Farm. With a take-charge attitude and some encouragement from her mischievous friend, Mary, Flora changes the Starkadders' lives forever when she settles into their rustic estate, bringing the backward clan up to date and finding inspiration for her novel in the process.
    Breakfast of Champions 1999 POSTER

    Breakfast of Champions

    1999

    English

    4.6

    5

    28%

    32%

    author

    based on novel or book

    car salesman

    Comedy

    husband wife relationship

    indiana, usa

    success

    Alan Rudolph Alan Rudolph Director Bruce Willis Bruce Willis as Dwayne Hoover Michael Jai White Michael Jai White as Howell Will Patton Will Patton as Moe the Truck Driver Owen Wilson Owen Wilson as Monte Rapid
    A millionaire car salesman who runs the biggest dealership in Midland City, Dwayne Hoover is a celebrity, loved and trusted by everyone. Then one day, he wakes up and realizes that his life is a total mess! But between the headaches posed by his pill-popping wife, a mistress who won't leave him alone, and a cross-dressing sales manager, Dwayne has picked a bad week for a midlife crisis.
    The Teacher Who Promised the Sea 2023 POSTER

    The Teacher Who Promised the Sea

    2023

    Spanish

    7.5

    3

    100%

    96%

    based on novel or book

    biography

    Biography

    Drama

    professor

    school teacher

    schoolteacher

    teacher

    Patricia Font Patricia Font Director Chus Gutiérrez Chus Gutiérrez as Archivera Laia Costa Laia Costa as Ariadna Ramón Agirre Ramón Agirre as Emilio adulto Laura Conejero Laura Conejero as Rosa
    Ariadna discovers that her grandfather has been searching for the remains of his father, who disappeared during the Civil War. Determined to help him, she travels to Burgos, where a mass grave is being excavated, and where he could be buried. During her stay there, she will learn the story of Antoni Benaiges, a young teacher from Tarragona who was her grandfather's teacher before the war. Through an innovative pedagogical method, Antoni inspired his students and made them a promise: to take them to see the sea.
    Blood and Sand 1989 POSTER

    Blood and Sand

    1989

    German

    4.6

    4

    35%

    35%

    adultery

    based on novel or book

    bullfighting

    Drama

    Romance

    spain

    Javier Elorrieta Javier Elorrieta Director Ana Torrent Ana Torrent as Carmen Espinosa Sharon Stone Sharon Stone as Doña Sol Christopher Rydell Christopher Rydell as Juan Gallardo Albert Vidal Albert Vidal as Nacional
    Remake of the tale of an acclaimed matador who finds himself involved with a beautiful woman, jeopardizing both his marriage and career.
    One Night in the Tropics 1940 POSTER

    One Night in the Tropics

    1940

    English

    6.3

    3

    38%

    38%

    based on novel or book

    black and white

    Comedy

    insurance agent

    musical

    Musical

    remake

    Romance

    south america

    A. Edward Sutherland A. Edward Sutherland Director Edgar Dearing Edgar Dearing as Cop with Black Eye Richard Carle Richard Carle as James G. Moore Harry C. Bradley Harry C. Bradley as Mr. Moore's Doctor Charlie Hall Charlie Hall as Second S.S. Atlantica Steward
    Jim "Lucky" Moore, an insurance salesman, comes up with a novel policy for his friend, Steve: a 'love insurance policy', that will pay out $1-million if Steve does not marry his fiancée, Cynthia. The upcoming marriage is jeopardized by Steve's ex-girlfriend, Mickey, and Cynthia's disapproving Aunt Kitty. The policy is underwritten by a nightclub owner, Roscoe, who sends two enforcers - Abbott and Costello - to ensure that the wedding occurs as planned.
    One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing 1975 POSTER

    One of Our Dinosaurs Is Missing

    1975

    English

    5.9

    2

    Adventure

    based on novel or book

    Comedy

    dinosaur

    Family

    museum

    Mystery

    nanny

    skeleton

    Thriller

    yeti

    Escaping from China with a microfilm of the formula for the mysterious "Lotus X", Lord Southmere, a Queen's Messenger, is chased by a group of Chinese spies.
    The Quiet American 2002 POSTER

    The Quiet American

    2002

    English

    7.0

    22

    87%

    72%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    female lover

    journalist

    lover (female)

    love triangle

    Mystery

    Romance

    Thriller

    vietnam war

    War

    Phillip Noyce Phillip Noyce Director Brendan Fraser Brendan Fraser as Alden Pyle Rade Serbedzija Rade Serbedzija as Inspector Vigot Robert Stanton Robert Stanton as Joe Tunney Michael Caine Michael Caine as Thomas Fowler
    Cynical British journalist Fowler falls in love with a young Vietnamese woman but is dismayed when a naïve U.S. official also begins vying for her attention. In retaliation, Fowler informs the communists that the American is selling arms to their enemy.
    What Richard Did 2012 POSTER

    What Richard Did

    2012

    English

    6.2

    9

    91%

    60%

    accidental killing

    Action

    based on novel or book

    brawl

    Drama

    dublin, ireland

    ireland

    teenage protagonist

    Lenny Abrahamson Lenny Abrahamson Director Peter Coonan Peter Coonan as Bouncer Leah Minto Leah Minto as Lara's Friend Lars Mikkelsen Lars Mikkelsen as Peter Karlsen Jack Reynor Jack Reynor as Richard Karlsen
    What Richard Did is a striking portrait of the fall of a Dublin golden-boy and high school rugby star whose world unravels one summer night.
    The Tarnished Angels 1957 POSTER

    The Tarnished Angels

    1957

    English

    7.1

    10

    100%

    69%

    Action

    Adventure

    airplane

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    love triangle

    mardi gras

    new orleans, louisiana

    pilot

    Romance

    Douglas Sirk Douglas Sirk Director Jack Lomas Jack Lomas as Frantic Man at Flying Show Robert J. Wilke Robert J. Wilke as Hank Jack Carson Jack Carson as Jiggs William Schallert William Schallert as Ted Baker
    In the 1930s, once-great World War I pilot Roger Shumann performs as a daredevil barnstorming pilot at aerial stunt shows while his wife, LaVerne, works as a parachutist. When newspaper reporter Burke Devlin arrives to do a story on the Shumanns’ act, he quickly falls in love with the beautiful--and neglected--LaVerne.
    Tim 1979 POSTER

    Tim

    1979

    English

    6.4

    5

    45%

    45%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Drama

    family relationships

    mentally challenged

    older woman younger man relationship

    Romance

    Michael Pate Michael Pate Director Deborah Kennedy Deborah Kennedy as Dawnie Melville Ray Barrett Ray Barrett as Man outside hotel Piper Laurie Piper Laurie as Mary Horton Mel Gibson Mel Gibson as Tim Melville
    Handsome but backward gardener Tim Melville has a new woman in his life. She is Mary, his widowed employer, a woman who had given up on love until she had found Tim. At first they are friends. But soon they become lovers, as Mary, drawn to Tim's innocence and magnetism, begins to teach him all about life - and love.
    A Single Shot 2013 POSTER

    A Single Shot

    2013

    English

    5.7

    30

    46%

    32%

    Action

    based on novel or book

    Crime

    Drama

    farm

    motel

    rain

    shotgun

    small town

    Thriller

    David M. Rosenthal David M. Rosenthal Director Ophelia Lovibond Ophelia Lovibond as Abbie Ted Levine Ted Levine as Cecile Kelly Reilly Kelly Reilly as Jess William H. Macy William H. Macy as Pitt
    The tragic death of a beautiful young girl starts a tense and atmospheric game of cat and mouse between hunter John Moon and the hardened backwater criminals out for his blood.
    Bel Ami 2012 POSTER

    Bel Ami

    2012

    English

    5.4

    8

    27%

    29%

    Action

    adultery

    based on novel or book

    camping

    Crime

    Drama

    History

    journalist

    newspaper

    Romance

    unfaithfulness

    Declan Donnellan Declan Donnellan Director Christina Ricci Christina Ricci as Clotilde de Marelle Robert Pattinson Robert Pattinson as Georges Duroy Uma Thurman Uma Thurman as Madeleine Forestier Natalia Tena Natalia Tena as Rachel the Prostitute
    Georges Duroy travels through 1890s Paris, from cockroach ridden garrets to opulent salons, using his wits and powers of seduction to rise from poverty to wealth, from a prostitute’s embrace to passionate trysts with wealthy beauties, in a world where politics and media jostle for influence, where sex is power and celebrity an obsession.
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