The Straight Story
8.0 1h 52min
The Straight Story
Directed by David Lynch, this film tells the heartwarming true story of Alvin Straight, an elderly man who embarks on a unique journey to reconcile with his ailing brother. Traveling…
Velvet Goldmine
6.9 2h 3min
Velvet Goldmine
Set against the backdrop of the glam rock era of the 1970s, this film follows the rise and fall of a fictional rock star, Brian Slade, whose career is marked…
Orphans
7.0 1h 41min
Orphans
Set in Glasgow, this 1998 film directed by Peter Mullan follows the tumultuous journey of four siblings as they cope with the death of their mother. The narrative delves into…
Bent
7.1 1h 45min
Bent
Set against the harrowing backdrop of Nazi Germany, this 1997 film directed by Sean Mathias explores the brutal persecution of homosexuals during the Holocaust. The story follows Max, played by…
Bent
7.1 1h 45min
Bent
Set against the harrowing backdrop of Nazi Germany, this 1997 film directed by Sean Mathias explores the brutal persecution of homosexuals during the Holocaust. The story follows Max, played by…
A Life Less Ordinary
6.3 1h 43min
A Life Less Ordinary
Directed by Danny Boyle, this 1997 film stars Ewan McGregor and Cameron Diaz in a quirky romantic comedy that blends elements of fantasy and crime. The plot follows a down-on-his-luck…
Welcome to Sarajevo
6.7 1h 43min
Welcome to Sarajevo
Set against the backdrop of the Bosnian War, this 1997 film directed by Michael Winterbottom follows a group of international journalists as they navigate the chaos and human suffering in…
Brassed Off
7.2 1h 48min
Brassed Off
Set in a small Yorkshire mining town, this 1996 film directed by Mark Herman explores the struggles of a community facing the closure of its coal mine. The story centers…
Secrets & Lies
8.0 2h 16min
Secrets & Lies
In this poignant drama directed by Mike Leigh, the story delves into the complexities of family dynamics and hidden truths. The plot centers around a successful black optometrist who, after…
Secrets & Lies
8.0 2h 16min
Secrets & Lies
In this poignant drama directed by Mike Leigh, the story delves into the complexities of family dynamics and hidden truths. The plot centers around a successful black optometrist who, after…
Trainspotting
8.1 1h 33min
Trainspotting
Directed by Danny Boyle, this 1996 film delves into the gritty lives of a group of friends navigating the highs and lows of heroin addiction in Edinburgh. The movie stars…
Raining Stones
7.3 1h 30min
Raining Stones
Directed by Ken Loach, this 1993 film follows the struggles of an unemployed man in Northern England as he goes to great lengths to provide for his family, particularly to…
The Crying Game
7.2 1h 52min
The Crying Game
Directed by Neil Jordan, this 1992 film is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into themes of identity, loyalty, and transformation. The story follows a British soldier who is kidnapped…
A Brief History of Time
7.3 1h 20min
A Brief History of Time
Directed by Errol Morris, this documentary delves into the life and work of renowned physicist Stephen Hawking, exploring his groundbreaking theories on the nature of the universe. The film combines…
Riff-Raff
7.0 1h 35min
Riff-Raff
Directed by Ken Loach, this 1991 film delves into the lives of construction workers in London, focusing on their struggles and camaraderie. The story follows Stevie, a young man recently…
Thousand Pieces of Gold
6.9 1h 45min
Thousand Pieces of Gold
Set in the late 19th century, this film tells the poignant story of a young Chinese woman named Lalu, who is sold into slavery and brought to America. As she…
Trust
7.4 1h 47min
Trust
In this 1990 film directed by Hal Hartley, the story revolves around the unexpected relationship between a disillusioned high school dropout and a disenchanted electronics repairman. The film stars Adrienne…
High Hopes
7.4 1h 48min
High Hopes
Set in 1980s London, this Mike Leigh film delves into the lives of a working-class couple, Cyril and Shirley, as they navigate the complexities of their relationships and societal expectations….
Rita, Sue and Bob Too!
6.6 1h 29min
Rita, Sue and Bob Too!
Directed by Alan Clarke, this 1987 British film explores the lives of two teenage girls, Rita and Sue, who become involved in a complicated relationship with a married man named…
A Month in the Country
6.8 1h 36min
A Month in the Country
Set in the aftermath of World War I, this poignant drama follows two emotionally scarred veterans who find solace and healing in a small Yorkshire village. As they work to…
Fatherland
6.2 1h 50min
Fatherland
Exiled from his native country, protest singer Klaus Drittemann is forced to leave East Berlin, along with his wife and child, and relocate to West Berlin. There, representatives from an…
Letter to Brezhnev
6.7 1h 34min
Letter to Brezhnev
Set against the backdrop of 1980s Liverpool, this film tells the story of two young women whose lives are transformed after a chance encounter with two Soviet sailors. Directed by…
My Beautiful Laundrette
6.8 1h 37min
My Beautiful Laundrette
Set in 1980s London, this film explores the intersecting lives of Omar, a young British-Pakistani man, and Johnny, his old friend and former lover, as they attempt to revitalize a…
Variety
6.1 1h 40min
Variety
In this 1983 film directed by Bette Gordon, the story follows Christine, a young woman who takes a job as a ticket seller at a pornographic movie theater in New…