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Two grifters - boyish, likable Rodrigo and the scheming, cynical Richard - meet by chance. Richard, who has cheated everyone he knows, including his siblings, is missing his partner, so he offers Rodrigo a job for a day. Rodrigo accepts because he has some savings, but needs more to pay his father's β¦ gambling debts. Richard gets a call when an aging, ill ex-associate needs help to sell a forged treasury note to a businessman whose visa is expiring the next day, a wealthy man who sees a chance to turn a quick profit buying what he thinks is a stolen document. When the con men have to improvise, Richard asks Rodrigo to use his savings to set up the deal. Is Rodrigo being conned? (Read More)
Subgenre: | caper |
Themes: | inheritance |
Locations: | gas stationelevatorhotelbar |
Characters: | waitressbrother sister relationship |
Story: | counterfeit moneycon gamecon mancon artiststuck in elevatorchequeforgerconciergecounterfeitscottish accentcondistrustimpersonating a police officerparking lotfraud β¦casinobartenderforeign language adaptationdouble crossremakeface slapsurprise endingchasecigarette smoking (See All) |
Early one morning, Marcos observes Juan successfully pulling off a bill-changing scam on a cashier, and then getting caught as he attempts to pull the same trick on the next shift. Marcos steps in, claiming to be a policeman, and drags Juan out of the store. Once they are back on the street, Marcos β¦reveals himself to be a fellow swindler with a game of much higher stakes in mind, and he invites Juan to be his partner in crime. A once-in-a-lifetime scheme seemingly falls into their laps - an old-time con man enlists them to sell a forged set of extremely valuable rare stamps, The Nine Queens. The tricky negotiations that ensue bring into the picture a cast of suspicious characters, including Marcos' sister Valeria, their younger brother Federico and a slew of thieves, conmen and pickpockets. As the deceptions mount, it becomes more and more difficult to figure out who is conning whom. (Read More)
Subgenre: | heistrevenge plot |
Themes: | inheritancerevengemoneybetrayaljealousydrinkingrobberytheftdeath of motherillness |
Locations: | gas stationelevatorhotelbarhospitalrestaurantmotorcycleitalycar thief |
Characters: | brother sister relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipsingerbrother brother relationshippolicemanlawyerthiefjewishjew β¦older woman younger man relationshipaunt nephew relationship (See All) |
Story: | con gamecon mancon artistforgerconface slapsurprise endingchasecigarette smokingsexnumber in titledogtwo word titlegunkiss β¦photographtitle spoken by charactersingingtelephone callcell phonesongurinationdrinkvomitingheld at gunpointcafejailriversurvivalold manambulancetoiletsubwaycigar smokingold womanlocker roompay phonedebtbankdisappearancewitnesssuspiciontrustscandaleyeglasseswaiterimpersonationparking garagescamdentistshopliftingargentinaintriguepartnerconvenience storekicked in the crotchplot twisttitle appears in writingcigarette lightercard playingone daybriefcaseplaying cardsmen's bathroomtwist endingdeportationno title at beginningrabbihot dogurinepursebankruptcymale protagonistconscienceseizuregurneyfilling stationforgerybuenos aires argentinatoy gunswindleintercomvenezuelachecktoy cargas station attendantbank heistspaniardbrother in law brother in law relationshipaccomplicecareer criminalpurse snatchersting operationhotel lobbycash registerstampheirloomargentinedog walkergrifterjail visitationidentificationcounterfeiterfinancierseventy somethingpaper shreddercon trickmontevideo uruguaystamp collectorthree card montelong conbig constamp collectingthrown into a riverparaguayan (See All) |
Nicky Spurgeon is an extremely accomplished con man who takes an amateur con artist, Jess, under his wing. Nicky and Jess become romantically involved, and with Nicky's profession of being a liar and a cheater for a living, he realizes that deception and love are things that don't go together. They β¦split, only to see each other three years later... And things get messy. (Read More)
Subgenre: | caperblack comedyheist |
Themes: | friendshiprevengekidnappingmoneybetrayaldrunkennessdeceptionseductiongamblingrivalrynear death experience |
Locations: | hotelbarhospitalnew york cityrestaurantsnownightclubairport |
Characters: | father son relationshipthiefartistinterracial relationshipaustralianolder man younger woman relationshipamerican abroadtattoo on back |
Story: | con mancon artistconcasinobartenderdouble crosssurprise endingbloodone word titleflashbackbare chested malesex sceneinterracial sextitle spoken by character β¦partypistoltopless female nuditycell phonewoman on topbeatingshot in the chestslow motion scenepunched in the facewritten by directorbikiniheld at gunpointsunglassescar crashinterrogationf wordbound and gaggedstrangulationambulancemontagetied to a chairanti herofemme fatalenecklaceracial slurtrainingflash forwardbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialogueproduct placementlong takebodyguardlaptopsuspicionatmcard gamerevelationscene during opening creditshelmetmouseamerican footballcrying womanpsychologywristwatchfemale tied upparking garageduct tape over mouthinterracial romancestealing a carargentinanew orleans louisianablack eyeblood on shirtbalconybetethnic slurblack bra and pantiessuffocationbag of moneyillusionjewelrypickpocketwoman cryingmarketcomputer crackerbillionairelatin americadepartment storeinterracial kisspharmacywoman in bra and pantieswoman wearing only a man's shirtsouth americareference to twitterhorse racebuenos aires argentinaneck bracereference to bill clintonabandoned warehousefinger gunrace trackattempted robberychrysler building manhattan new york citytear on cheekfootball gamespaniardillusionistflash drivemale tied upasian manfootball stadiumdistractionfemale thiefcontact lensinterracial loveobese manpack of moneytape over mouthairbagduct tape gaggrifterblack man white woman relationshipreference to bill gatesstranglingstolen walletreference to kevin costnersleight of handbuenos aireshorse trackreference to whitney houstonconfidence trickgambling addictracing carstolen watchwoman wearing a black bikiniblack man white woman kissblack man white woman sexpretending to be drunk (See All) |
Johnny Hooker, a small time grifter, unknowingly steals from Doyle Lonnegan, a big time crime boss, when he pulls a standard street con. Lonnegan demands satisfaction for the insult. After his partner, Luther, is killed, Hooker flees, and seeks the help of Henry Gondorff, one of Luther's contacts, w β¦ho is a master of the long con. Hooker wants to use Gondorff's expertise to take Lonnegan for an enormous sum of money to even the score, since he admits he "doesn't know enough about killing to kill him." They devise a complicated scheme and amass a talented group of other con artists who want their share of the reparations. The stakes are high in this game, and our heroes must not only deal with Lonnegan's murderous tendencies, but also other side players who want a piece of the action. To win, Hooker and Gondorff will need all their skills...and a fair amount of confidence. (Read More)
Subgenre: | capercult filmheist |
Themes: | murderrevengebetrayaldrunkennessgangstermafiagamblingpolice brutalitypolice corruption |
Locations: | barnew york citytrainbathtubtaxichicago illinoisbrothel |
Characters: | waitresspolicetough guypolice detectivepolice chase |
Period: | 1930s |
Story: | con mancon artistcounterfeitconcasinosurprise endingchasetwo word titletitle spoken by characterstripperdinershot in the foreheadracial slurorganized crimefbi β¦bankbodyguardpremarital sexsilencercorrupt copgolfpokerloss of friendblockbusterrailway stationbackstagejob interviewmentorcard playingalleypickpockethorse racinghangoverrestroomgreat depressionn wordmuggingburlesquefamous scorecarouselchapter headingstailorbarbershopmob hitroulettedrugstorecourierwoman shot in the foreheadsting operationtelephone boxmanicureyear 1936scene based on paintingcheating at cardshouse painterpoker playerclothes on showertelegraph officewipelong concardsharpgimppeoria illinoisragtimechapterwise storytellingtitle appears in text on screen (See All) |
Max and Page are a mother and daughter con team. Max seduces wealthy men into marrying her, then Page seduces them into infidelity so Max can rake them over the divorce court coals. And then it's on to the next victim.
Subgenre: | caper |
Themes: | deathrevengemarriageinfidelitymoneyadulterydrunkennessweddingdeceptionextramarital affairunfaithfulnesssurveillancefalling in lovewealth |
Mood: | wedding night |
Locations: | gas stationhotelbarnew york citybeachrestaurantswimming poolboatyacht |
Characters: | husband wife relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerteenage girlpriestlawyersecurity guardmaidsecretaryrussian |
Story: | con artistconfraudbartenderdouble crosssurprise endingcigarette smokingsexf ratedone word titlesingingpantiescell phonesongcorpse β¦car accidentheld at gunpointdead bodyrevolverdisguisemansionfemme fatalecigar smokingmarriage proposallimousinebinocularsmicrophonemini skirtpay phonechampagnestatuebanksensualitymanipulationtragic eventblindfoldheart attacksex toygolffarcered dresssecurity camerafloridascamtelescopecynicismministeritalian americanmillionaireframe upspyingdeceithousekeeperworld trade center manhattan new york citywedding receptionflat tireauctiondrugged drinkjunkyardlegssailboatbillionairebachelorman in underwearvaletbody in a trunkpursedruggedpalm treehorninesswoman in a bikinifemale criminalwoman smokertycoonfake accentgold diggerone last jobpassing outrolls roycecaught in the actrudenessroom serviceenglish subtitles in originalstar gazingdistractionchop shopbellhopcognachotel suiteheavy smokerpink dresscredit card fraudart auctionfake injurycon trickginger catdecolletagedown blousewoman wearing a micro mini skirtrolling down a hillstuck in mudshort dressbody in a car trunktight dressbridal shopchoking on foodmoney counterfalling into mudfemale stuck in sticky substancereference to deepak choprapalm beach floridacrashing into a treepumping gasairbag deployedcabin cruiserman tied to a bedspike strip (See All) |
A fictional film set in the alluring world of one of the most stunning scandals to rock our nation, American Hustle tells the story of brilliant con man Irving Rosenfeld ('Christian Bale' (qv)), who along with his equally cunning and seductive British partner Sydney Prosser ('Amy Adams (III)' (qv)) β¦is forced to work for a wild FBI agent Richie DiMaso ('Bradley Cooper (I)' (qv)). DiMaso pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia that's as dangerous as it is enchanting. 'Jeremy Renner' (qv) is Carmine Polito, the passionate, volatile, New Jersey political operator caught between the con-artists and Feds. Irving's unpredictable wife Rosalyn ('Jennifer Lawrence (III)' (qv)) could be the one to pull the thread that brings the entire world crashing down. (Read More)
Subgenre: | caperblack comedymelodramaperiod film |
Themes: | murderfriendshipinfidelitymoneybetrayaladulteryfeardrunkennessgangsterinvestigationdeceptionseductionextramarital affairangerdivorce β¦corruptionblackmailmafiagamblingsurveillanceexecutionpanicpolice investigation (See All) |
Mood: | rainneo noir |
Locations: | hotelbarnew york cityrestaurantairplanenightclubtaxiapartmentstrip clubmuseumcity mayor |
Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipactorlawyerlove trianglesecretaryemployer employee relationshipmayor |
Period: | 1970syear 1978 |
Story: | con mancon artistforgercondistrustfraudcasinodouble crosssurprise endingcigarette smokingflashbacktwo word titlebare chested malefight β¦dancingsingingpartyknifeleg spreadingpantiespistolbased on true storyfirevoice over narrationbeatingshot to deathblondeshot in the headslow motion scenepunched in the facewritten by directorarrestbikinibrawlpaintingheld at gunpointsunglasseslingerieinterrogationsex standing uphandcuffsreference to jesus christcriminalstrippertelephoneshot in the backf wordcleavagedisguisemontagedinerpoliticiantoiletnonlinear timelinefalse accusationman with glassesno opening creditsanti heroscantily clad femalefemme fatalepantyhosecigar smokinglimousinesmokingorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguescreamingfbimini skirtchampagneumbrellaundercoverlong takemanipulationbodyguardwigpremarital sexsuspicioncharacter says i love youactingnewspaper headlinesubtitled scenebralessheart attackfreeze framestrong female charactercrime bossscandaleavesdroppingfemale stockinged legswhat happened to epiloguedisconipples visible through clothinglooking at oneself in a mirrorsexual attractionjail cellfbi agentmobsterdesperationpress conferencecheating husbandart galleryfalse identitymexican standoffscamcamera shot of feetpillsnew jerseyitalian americandeath threatblack and white scenesenatorsafeghettoundercover agenttuxedolens flarebriefcasemarital problemmoral dilemmapolitical corruptionfemale stockinged feetmob bossfemale female kissmexican americanbriberynarrated by charactervideo surveillancebag over headschemescene before opening creditsfake identitystolen moneyyoung version of characterbroken windowredheaded womanbearded manurban decayteasingkiss on the lipsadopted sonunionbreaking a windowloan sharkpool partycorrupt politicianaltered version of studio logofight the systemmafia bosstwo way mirrorforgerysitting on a toiletfur coatcorrupt officialairfieldwoman in a bikinifemale criminalin medias resbutt slaptelephone conversationprivate jetfundraiserreference to richard nixonsocial decayfake accentu.s. senatorbilingualismsurveillance footagephonographcongressmanfemale to male footsie playingvinylplaying footsiemicrowave ovenfemale sitting on a toiletarabicbritish actor playing american characterlong island new yorknail polishnew identitymicrowavesuitcase of moneycareer criminalpublic toiletwomen kissinghypochondriacdual identityentrapmentsting operationtoilet stallatlantic city new jerseyenglish accentluxury hotelpurple pantiesadulterous husbandside boobimplied cunnilingusdrunk womanenforcerbriefcase of moneywearing a sound wirebank accountrainy daycurly hairvinyl recorddouble identityhotel suitereference to jimmy carterdry cleanersitalian mafiasheikhtrue identity revealedmoney transferdry cleaningfbi investigationgold watchother womanunexpected kissfbi chieftrying on clothesexpensive giftu.s. congressmanhair curlerswearing a wireburlesque dancerangry womanhand on thighhomemakerreference to duke ellingtonbaldingwomen's toiletbalding mansecret recordingwomen wearing a one piece swimsuitcharm braceletfake english accenthit with a telephoneart forgerfake british accentreference to cosmopolitan magazinecamden new jerseycamera shot from inside car trunkcomboveropen blousereference to meyer lanskywife meets mistresswire transferbetrayal of husbandcomb overhair in curlerssinging along to music (See All) |
Willie T. Stokes is a convicted con man who's led a miserable life. He drinks heavily and constantly embarrasses himself publicly. He only works once a year dressed as Santa. But then come Christmas Eve, he and his pint-sized helper dwarf Marcus stage elaborate robberies and take their department st β¦ores for everything they got. This year, they hit a mall in suburban Phoenix, Arizona. This time around, Willie gets distracted by having sex with large women, a bartender who is attracted to Santas, and a kid who's convinced he's the real deal. However, this time around Marcus must once again put up with Willie's heavy drinking and a series of incidents that constantly shoot themselves in the foot. Not to mention a nosy department store security guard who's onto them and wants his cut of the loot. Will Willie and Marcus make it to next Christmas? Or will this be the year the dynamic duo finally face justice? (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedydark comedymelodramaheist |
Themes: | murderdeathchristmasmoneybetrayalprisondrinkingdrunkennessdeceptionmagicrobberytheftbullyinghomophobiaalcoholism β¦car sex (See All) |
Mood: | car chase |
Locations: | barbeachsnowbathtubbicyclemotelsex in a carsex in a hot tubsex in a store |
Characters: | homosexualfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipafrican americanchildrentattoobrother brother relationshipboyprostitutegirldetectivepolicemanthief β¦jewishbullysecurity guardalcoholicjewmuslimgrandmother grandson relationship (See All) |
Period: | 2000s |
Story: | con mancon artistconparking lotbartenderdouble crosssurprise endingchasecigarette smokingfemale nuditybloodviolencetwo word titlegun β¦sex scenefightdancingphotographvoice over narrationunderweartesticlescar accidenturinationwatching tvdrinkmaskshootingvomitingbeerreference to jesus christshot in the backf wordcleavagegay slurbrasuicide attemptboxingchild abuseanti herohit by a carbathcontroversynecklacegunshotscreamingsuburbfired from the jobpay phonebuxomchristmas treegymprofanityhandgunsleepingobscene finger gesturecult directorblack americananswering machinebulletcaucasianvietnam warswimsuitskateboardblack humorcrushed to deathscampresumed deadshopliftingshoescynicismhit in the crotchpartnerdark humorshopping mallmiami floridachristmas eveabsent fathersafehot tubblack eyeconvictsexual humorvoice over letterranchcasual sexdivorceecrude humorswearingmannequinirreverencestolen carchocolatesandwichstuffed animalexotic dancerbottlegolf clubescalatorhangoverbully comeuppancelosermale rapedepartment storeparamedicunconsciousnesswetting pantspursevolleyballsuicidalstrong languagereindeerski maskstableguardianex conembezzlementboxing ringintergenerational friendshipfemale bartenderreference to the virgin maryreference to bill clintonfast food restaurantholiday seasonkicked in the groinpointing a gun at someonechristmas carolsnoringreference to sigmund freudnorth poleboxing gloveschanging roomchristmas giftpassing outchristmas moviereference to santa clauscelibacypinball machinechristmas seasonfoot massagephoenix arizonasecurity systempower drillcareer criminalsafe deposit boxsafecrackerbeach volleyballmisanthropemerry christmassleighcar alarmchristmas decorationparking ticketkicked in the ballscheckersmilwaukee wisconsinstuffed toyreference to leonardo da vincibegins with narrationlicense platefat boylittle personliverpointing a gun on someonepedicurebad behaviorcombination safesanta claus costumeshot by the policecrawlspacedrum setretardationwedgielechersanta costumefat childpeeadvent calendarmilk and cookiesstuffed toy animalcriminal recordmall santamislaid trustdrinking shotsreference to josephwimphand cutmiami beach floridacandy cornheavy drinkerseven dwarveskwanzaacriminal duoevil santalecherydrunken santakicked in the testiclesmissing armmongoloiddepartment store santafur stolereference to mrs. santa clausadult hitting a childanti christmashandmade giftstore detective (See All) |
New Rochelle, the 1960s. High schooler Frank Abagnale Jr. idolizes his father, who's in trouble with the IRS. When his parents separate, Frank runs away to Manhattan with $25 in his checking account, vowing to regain dad's losses and get his parents back together. Just a few years later, the FBI tra β¦cks him down in France; he's extradited, tried, and jailed for passing more than $4,000,000 in bad checks. Along the way, he's posed as a Pan Am pilot, a pediatrician, and an attorney. And, from nearly the beginning of this life of crime, he's been pursued by a dour FBI agent, Carl Hanratty. What starts as cat and mouse becomes something akin to father and son. (Read More)
Subgenre: | capercult filmblack comedytragedyspy spoofbased on autobiography |
Themes: | revengeinfidelitychristmasmoneybetrayaladulteryprisonescapeinvestigationdeceptionextramarital affairtraveldivorcedeath of fatherredemption β¦surveillanceabortionblindness (See All) |
Mood: | high schooljames bond spoof scene |
Locations: | hotelbarhospitalnew york cityrestaurantchurchswimming poolcarsnowairplanelos angeles californiaparis francetaxiairportvillage β¦apartmentpolice carcourtroomfrancemotelusatrain stationspainschool teacher (See All) |
Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorsingerprostituteteenage boypolice officernurselawyer β¦thiefsecurity guardbiblemaidamerican abroadmayorpolice arrestamerican dreamchinese food (See All) |
Period: | 1970s1960syear 1967 |
Story: | con mancon artistchequeforgercounterfeitfrauddouble crosschasecigarette smokingflashbackdogbare chested malesex scenedancingphotograph β¦singingpartypistolbased on true storyvoice over narrationarrestlettervomitinglieheld at gunpointsunglassesprostitutionhandcuffsclassroomprayerrevolvermanhattan new york citycriminalf wordfoot chasebraambushcaliforniadisguisemansionmontagedinerprisonertoiletmapnonlinear timelinedinnerjudgemarriage proposalnecklaceon the runflash forwardconfessionpilotbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebusinessmanfbiuniformpay phonechampagnefugitiveumbrellaauditionproduct placementrace against timesuitcasechristmas treelightningbankspeechhigh school studentloss of fatherpremarital sexcinemaex convicthandguntypewritereuropewashington d.c.record playerrunawayeyeglassesnerdwaiterteen angstwhat happened to epilogueloss of virginityheavy raintape recordercomic bookjail cellfbi agentwatching a moviehollywood californiamovie theaterblockbusterfloridaimpersonationphone boothpoolwomanizerscambroken legwatching televisionmovie theatreattorneyunfaithful wifeitalian americanimpostorjob interviewegyptnew orleans louisianamiami floridatheatre audienceescape attemptchristmas eveengagementchoirrainstormblind manfamily dinnercasual sexdivorceewedding receptionflightsouthern accentnew jobsecret serviceset upimperative in titlelouisianaassumed identitywar herofake identityphysicianwalletjukeboxbully comeuppancestewardesslaundromatcall girldepartment storenewspaper articleflight attendantunsubtitled foreign languagehandcuffedemergency roomjockatlanta georgiaprosecutorunderage sexprison visitmadrid spainforgeryinmateorchestral music scorecadillacembezzlementparoledivorced parentsoverhead camera shotreference to james bondman wearing glassesanimated creditsfrenchmanimplied sexbanquetbilingualismflash cameraworld war two veterancat and mousevinyldental bracesmoney falling through the airimpersonatorphonograph recordpendanthalf sistersuitcase of moneycondominiumanimated title sequencehigh school principalslide projectortelling a jokeprinting presscockpitmotivationalbracesexpertfrenchwomanname changeyearbookbank tellertelephone boxengagement partysubstitute teacherrunning away from homesource musicfake passportmile high clubco pilotjazz scorescam artisttarmacattorney generalwolf whistleslideshowpaying for sexlutherandiplomaloan officerget rich quick schememedium format cameracheck bookreference to the new york yankeesbank foreclosurebank fraudmislaid trustex modeltax fraudcandy striperconfidence trickused car dealerleitmotifreference to mickey mantletax evaderlabelmusic score features saxophonereference to ian flemingair hostessbar exammarseilles francerotary clubpan amsolicitation of prostitutioncheck fraudluncheonetteshreveport louisianaeclairfraudsternew rochelle new york (See All) |
Danny Ocean wants to score the biggest heist in history. He combines an eleven member team, including Frank Catton, Rusty Ryan and Linus Caldwell. Their target? The Bellagio, the Mirage and the MGM Grand. All casinos owned by Terry Benedict. It's not going to be easy, as they plan to get in secretly β¦ and out with $150 million. (Read More)
Subgenre: | caperheistcaper comedy |
Themes: | prisondeceptionrobberyracismdivorcegambling |
Locations: | trainlos angeles californianightclubairportchicago illinoisstrip clubsewer |
Characters: | brother brother relationshipthiefsecurity guardex husband ex wife relationshipchinese american |
Period: | 2000s |
Story: | con mancon artistimpersonating a police officercasinoremakesurprise endingcharacter name in titlenumber in titleflashbackbare chested maleexplosionpistolcell phonebeatingshot to death β¦punched in the facearrestbombbritishstrippershot in the backexploding carno opening creditsvoice overvancigar smokingcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueconvertiblesplit screenfirst partex convictlas vegas nevadafreeze frameactor playing himselfpokerballoonsecurity camerafbi agentmale bondinghollywood californiaexploding buildingblockbusterswat teamfaked deathexplosivesurveillance camerapunched in the stomachensemble castblack and white scenewisecrack humorwedding ringraised middle fingertuxedorelease from prisonlyingmormonvideo surveillancehandshakemovie actorpickpocketfountainblackoutcameo appearanceunsubtitled foreign languageboxing matchacrobataltered version of studio logoex condirector also cinematographersan diego californiavaultcockney accentelevator shaftfake accentpoker gamemoney falling through the air911crossword puzzlepower failurebandaged handlas vegascriminal mastermindel trainfalse nameart dealercareer criminalsalt lake city utahblueprintplanningatlantic city new jerseycar dealerconvicted felonfirst of trilogyelectromagnetic pulsecircus performerrecruitingmaster thiefcrushed handblack outfinancierexplosives expertulcerremote control carsoft focuscuratorhouse of cardsfoiled robberycovered in fecesreference to claude monetcasino ownerwriting on handmotion sensorforced perspectivegentleman thiefdog tracklong conposing as a doctorbriefcase chained to wristreference to edouard manetreference to evel knievelst. petersburg floridacard dealercockney rhyming slangconfidence manpretending to be richreference to ted nugentreference to johannes vermeer (See All) |
Meet Roy and Frank, a couple of professional small-time con artists. What Roy, a veteran of the grift, and Frank, his ambitious protege, are swindling these days are "water filtration systems," bargain-basement water filters bought by unsuspecting people who pay ten times their value in order to win β¦ bogus prizes like cars, jewelry and overseas vacations--which they never collect. These scams net the flim-flam men a few hundred here, another thousand there, which eventually adds up to a lucrative partnership. Roy's private life, however, is not so successful. An obsessive-compulsive agoraphobe with no personal relationships to call his own, Roy is barely hanging on to his wits, and when his idiosyncrasies begin to threaten his criminal productivity he's forced to seek the help of a psychoanalyst just to keep him in working order. While Roy is looking for a quick fix, his therapy begets more than he bargained for: the revelation that he has a teenage daughter--a child whose existence he suspected but never dared confirm. What's more troubling, 14-year-old Angela wants to meet the father she never knew. At first, Angela's appearance disrupts her neurotic father's carefully ordered routine. Soon, however, with his own unique spin on parenthood, Roy begins to enjoy a relationship he never dreamed of having with his daughter. But while he develops paternal feelings for the 14-year-old, she's developing a fascination with Daddy's questionable career. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspense |
Themes: | murderdeathlovemarriagemoneyprisonpregnancydrinkingescapedivorcetheftobsessive compulsive disorder |
Locations: | barhospitalrestaurantswimming poollos angeles californiataxiairportstrip club |
Characters: | father daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorchildrenteenage girldetectivedancerthiefpsychiatristex husband ex wife relationshippregnant |
Story: | con gamecon mancon artistconfraudbartendersurprise endingchasecigarette smokingbased on novelblooddoggunkissdancing β¦pistoltelephone callbeatingcorpseunderweardrinkarrestbikinibare buttshootingvomitingshowdowntearsdead bodyrevolvercriminalstrippertelephonesubjective cameranewspapercaliforniaman with glassesproduct placementbankpursuitcontestobscene finger gesturerecord playerpizzachesseyeglasseshuggingrecordingskateboardparking garageshopliftingpillssurveillance camerapartnerconvenience storementorsalesmanraised middle fingerbowlingbrushing teethphonereckless drivingmiscarriagepipe smokingfast motion sceneg stringexotic dancerlotterywalletvacuum cleanerlaundromatpharmacyadult actress playing teenage girlchild custodyaltered version of studio logoford mustanglighting a cigarettepizza deliverycleaningpole dancerneuroticpole dancingcocktailphonographagoraphobiamartinimentor protege relationshiplottery ticketbank vaultcourierhundred dollar billautomated teller machinecashiersnoopingsafe deposit boxneurosiscarpetprotegebank accountantique dealerprescriptioncd playerashtraywalking a dogpack of moneymargaritapaper bagmexican restaurantlistening to a car radiomaking facesgermophobegift shopweeping mantwitchwoman wearing a g stringvacuuminghair wrapped in a towelexotica dancingjuviejoint custodylong contremblingcarpet storehusband wife reconciliationman wearing a hospital gownimport export businesseating ice cream from the containerfifty pound noteprescription medicationcarpet salesmandog figurinedomino's pizzalighting pipetic (See All) |
Maverick is recreated from the character James Garner created in the 1950s TV program. Maverick is a gambler who would rather con someone than fight them. He needs an additional three thousand dollars in order to enter a Winner Take All poker game that begins in a few days. He tries to win some, tri β¦es to collect a few debts, and recover a little loot for the reward, all with a light hearted air. He joins forces with a woman gambler with a marvelous, though fake, southern accent as the two both try and enter the game. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult film |
Themes: | deathdrunkennessheroseductionangergamblingcheating |
Mood: | satirespoof |
Locations: | boatbathtubdesertvillagecampfire |
Characters: | father son relationshipthiefnative americankillerbiblerussianchinesesniper rifle |
Period: | 19th century1800s |
Story: | con mancon artistcondouble crossremakeface slapsurprise endingcharacter name in titlemale nudityone word titleflashbackbare chested maleexplosionsingingpistol β¦shootoutshot to deathfistfightshotgungunfightbrawlsex in bedshowdownriflerevolverriverambushsnakebirdvoice overcigar smokinggunshotattempted murdergravebased on tv seriescowboybuxomumbrelladebthanginghairy chestbank robberycabinstrong female charactercoachropecard gamebow and arrowpokerfarcecowboy hatstrong female leadtournamenttorchburialindianwhiskeycameolandscapeexplosivewhipcard playingdynamiteoutlawcliffpassionate kissferrysouthern accentplaying cardsbanditvictorian eradonkeygamblerlaundrypickpocketrobberwalletbarberquick drawgunslingercowboy bootssaloonbellsawed off shotgunstreet fightnoosetelegramhold upmusketbased on tv showoutlaw gangin medias resrattlesnakehorse and wagoncardbarbershopgunfighterbathhousehawkstreamwinchester riflesurname as titlerepeating rifleflintlock riflestagecoachponycowboy shirtspaniardclothes lineoil lampcowboys and outlawswestern herocliffhangermulebuggyencampmentriverboatjackasssacksix guntelegraphcash prizesteamboatgrifterfrontier towncovered wagonderringercowboys and indiansattempted seductionsaved from hangingthrown from a boatconcealed weaponpoker playergorgepaddle boathands upfake fightcommodoretelegraph officecrooked gamblingburrocard cheatace of spadesthieves falling outhit with a log (See All) |
Two friends in their early 20s (Hill and Teller) living in Miami Beach during the Iraq War exploit a little-known government initiative that allows small businesses to bid on U.S. Military contracts. Starting small, they begin raking in big money and are living the high life. But the pair gets in ov β¦er their heads when they land a 300 million dollar deal to arm the Afghan Military - a deal that puts them in business with some very shady people, not the least of which turns out to be the U.S. Government. Based on true events. (Read More)
Subgenre: | black comedy |
Themes: | friendshiprevengekidnappingdrugschristmasmoneybetrayalpregnancyfeartorturedrunkennessfuneraldeceptionmilitaryanger β¦corruptionparanoiablackmaildrug usepanic (See All) |
Mood: | ambiguous ending |
Locations: | gas stationelevatorhotelbarhospitalbeachrestaurantforesthelicoptersnowmotorcycleairplanenightclubdesertbicycle β¦taxiairportwoodsapartmenttruckmoteltaxi drivertunnel (See All) |
Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipprostitutesoldiernursebabyhostageinterracial relationshipsecurity guardlatinojewamerican abroadpregnant woman β¦pregnantdrivertruck drivercrying babygo go dancerjewish americanbaby crying (See All) |
Period: | 2000s21st centuryyear 2008year 2005 |
Story: | con artistfraudcasinodouble crosssurprise endingchasecigarette smokingnuditymale nudityinterviewflashbackmale rear nuditybare chested malefightphotograph β¦title spoken by characterpistolbased on true storytelephone callfirevoice over narrationcell phonewoman on topbeatingmachine gunurinationslow motion scenepunched in the facecameraarrestlieheld at gunpointsunglassesdead bodyinterrogationhandcuffsf worddrug dealermontagebridgedinerweaponinternetnonlinear timelineman with glassesno opening creditsvoice overdangerfired from the jobfbiproduct placementmassagerace against timetankscarchildbirthpremarital sexsuspicionlas vegas nevadasleepingfreeze frametwenty somethingak 47machismoeavesdroppingpot smokingcaptainhand grenadebulletwhat happened to epiloguewarehouseslow motionsociopathfbi agentfloridaimpersonationrocket launcheriraqcameotarget practiceu.s. armysmugglingdeath threatiraq warafghanistanmiami floridagasolinelasersightrpgsports carmoral dilemmaberettatext messagingcontracttranslatorbriberybag of moneydinner partywebsitefirearmarmored carsnorting cocainearms dealernight visionrear nuditypregnancy testretirement homesmugglerentrepreneurroadblockconventionbased on real personurinatingtelephone conversationshooting rangecocaine snortingsmoking marijuanarise and fallhedonismarmy basedriving at nightpentagonnight vision gogglessocial decayzippo lighterinspired by true eventsforkliftdealbased on articlenight clubammunitionmasseurdinner tablelas vegashundred dollar billsuitcase full of moneymale singerpenthousehot dog standgrave side ceremonybusiness partnerblockadecaught in the rainborder guarduh 1 huey helicoptershipping containerstopwatchinner titlesreference to saddam husseinwar on terrorcocaine usealbaniabaghdad iraqbriefcase of moneywearing a sound wirejordanrise to powernight vision binocularsreal lifearms smugglingafghanistan warshooting practiceugly americanbedsheetreference to ebayembargoultrasonographybegins with a flashbacklaser pointermassage therapistpositive pregnancy testweapons cacheford escortbiddingwoman on top sexwooden crateapple laptopgun runningmoney counterflip phoneopening creditsbmw 3amman jordanhumblefetal ultrasoundtirana albaniathrowing a phone into waterfallujah iraq (See All) |
The last time we saw Danny Ocean's crew, they were paying back ruthless casino mogul Terry Benedict after stealing millions from him. However, it's been a while since they've come back together, which is all about to change. When one of their own, Reuben Tishkoff, builds a hotel with another casino β¦owner, Willy Bank, the last thing he ever wanted was to get cut out of the deal personally by the loathsome Bank. Bank's attitude even goes so far as to finding the amusement in Tishkoff's misfortune when the double crossing lands Reuben in the hospital because of a heart attack. However, Danny and his crew won't stand for Bank and what he's done to a friend. Uniting with their old enemy Benedict, who himself has a vendetta against Bank, the crew is out to pull off a major plan; one that will unfold on the night Bank's newest hot spot opens up. They're not in this for the money, but for the revenge. (Read More)
Subgenre: | caperheist |
Themes: | revengeseductionrobberygamblingillnessartificial intelligence |
Locations: | hotelhelicopterairportmexicousachinese restaurantrooftop escape |
Story: | con mancon artistcasinodouble crosscharacter name in titlenumber in titlesequelflashbacktwo word titlecell phoneslow motion scenecleavageman with glassesvoice overthird part β¦fbifactorysplit screenlas vegas nevadafireworkssubtitled sceneheart attackfreeze framereference to adolf hitlerwoman with glassesred dressearthquakediamondcharityensemble castsafeextortionvideo surveillancegamingslot machinedirector also cinematographerfourth of julyfrenchmandiceelevator shaftblackjackdiamondsroulettejumping from a rooftoppaybacklabor strikereference to frank sinatracriminal mastermindcareer criminalblack & white to colorplanninglie detectordiamond theftcrapsmaster thiefnorth americamulti screenmastermindsolitairebird's eye shotfake nosereference to chuck berrycomputer systemgentleman thiefpulling down pantsloaded dicebig confake british accentband of thievesseismographwoman undressing a manconfidence manpretending to be richreference to emiliano zapatareference to susan b anthonythieves falling outtunnel boring machinemicrocomputer (See All) |
Jake Vig leads a small Los Angeles based team of grifters, each member who has his specific role in each con: Jake is the main man, Miles the adversary, Big Al the scared innocent bystander, and Gordo the dead shooting victim. He also has in his pockets crooked LAPD detectives Lloyd Whitworth and Om β¦ar Manzano who basically play themselves as needed. Beyond getting the money, the basic goal of each con is to ensure the mark is so scared by what has happened - usually being an accomplice in a "murder" - that he won't come back looking for the money. Jake learns the hard way that their latest mark, Louis Dolby, who they fleeced for $150,000, was carrying money for a criminal named King, who takes a no prisoners approach in getting even, he who knows who stole his money. Instead of returning the $150,000 to King, money which he no longer has anyway, Jake convinces King to parlay that money and a bit more into a bigger con against a mark of King's choice, that person being banker Morgan Price, a second generation mobster. The total take for this con is to be $5 million. Beyond co-opting a couple of inside people for this con, King wants one of his own men inserted - Lupus - and Jake also enlists the work of a female pickpocket he recently ran across named Lily, to who he is attracted. During the process, a small wrinkle occurs when they learn that Special Agent Gunther Butan with the US Customs Agency, an old adversary of Jake's, is currently after him, which means they either havβ¦ (Read More)
Subgenre: | caper |
Themes: | murderdeceptionpolice corruption |
Mood: | neo noirbreaking the fourth wall |
Locations: | barlos angeles californianightclubairportcanadastrip club |
Story: | con gamecon artistcondouble crossface slapsurprise endingbloodone word titleflashbackgunfighttitle spoken by characterpistolvoice over narrationcorpse β¦shot in the chestshot in the headshotgunpunched in the facearrestheld at gunpointcafebathroomstrippervideo cameradeath of frienddinernonlinear timelinebirdtalking to the camerashot in the foreheadorganized crimebankmanipulationpremarital sexredheadheroincorrupt copcrime bosshead butttold in flashbackassaultpoolfaked deathmexican standoffhaircutsuperstitionpassionate kissgovernment agentnarrated by characterpickpocketexotic dancerrestroombankervideo footagewoman in a bikinimob hitjewelry storedyed hairpretending to be deadhundred dollar billbriefcase of moneykissing in publiccustoms officergriftercigarette burnaccountingbelizejinxcustoms agentbank fraudbreaking bottle over headfake murderlong conbig confix (See All) |
1962. A glamorous American couple, the charismatic Chester MacFarland (Mortensen) and his alluring younger wife Colette (Dunst), arrive in Athens by boat via the Corinth Canal. While sightseeing at the Acropolis they encounter Rydal (Isaac), a young, Greek-speaking American who is working as a tour β¦guide, scamming tourists on the side. Drawn to Colette's beauty and impressed by Chester's wealth and sophistication, Rydal gladly accepts their invitation to dinner. However, all is not as it seems with the MacFarlands and Chester's affable exterior hides darker secrets. When Rydal visits the couple at their exclusive hotel, Chester presses him to help move the body of a seemingly unconscious man who he claims attacked him. In the moment, Rydal agrees but as events take a more sinister turn he finds himself compromised and unable to pull himself free. His increasing infatuation with the vulnerable and responsive Colette gives rise to Chester's jealousy and paranoia, leading to a tense and dangerous battle of wits between the two men. (Read More)
Themes: | murderdeathmoneyjealousydrinkingdrunkennessfuneraldeceptiontheftdeath of fatherobsessiondeath of wifearchaeology professor |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | elevatorhotelrestaurantcemeteryairplaneboatbustaxiairportship |
Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicesingergirlstudentpolicemandancermusicianwriterthieflove trianglerussianamericanamerican abroad β¦ex u.s. soldier (See All) |
Period: | 1960syear 1962 |
Story: | con mancon artistdistrustfrauddouble crosschasecigarette smokingbased on novelnumber in titlegunfightdancingphotographsingingtelephone call β¦cryingsongpunched in the facedrinkundressingfalling from heightletterbeersunglassesrunningtelephoneshot in the backf wordnewspaperdinnerapologyradiosearchcoffeeon the runconfessionattempted murdergravepay phonemistaken identitysuitcasebraceletdiarypursuitpoeteuropesubtitled sceneprivate detectiveeyeglassespoemfalling down stairstape recordertouristtemplehidingdesperationfalse identitystreet lifepassportthunderu.s. armypunched in the stomachgreececigarette lighterdeceittripholding handsistanbul turkeyruinsgreekdead fatherstairwayhangoverborder crossingknocking on a doorenvylistening to a radiotour guidereading a newspaperturkishblacksmithradio newsguideathens greeceswindledonutfleeingthreatened with a gunswindlersleeping pillaccomplicesuitcase of moneywhite bra and pantieson the lamceiling fandragging a dead bodyflea marketslip the undergarmentfake passporthotel desk clerkscotch whiskeystock brokeroutdoor cafebolt upright after nightmarecretepublic address systemacropolisrepatriationparthenonfalling to one's deathwearing a wiresleeping on a benchbosphorusdo not disturb signex u.s. marinesleeping on the groundgambling syndicateolder husband younger wife relationshipcharm braceletguide bookgreek musicbell tollingbrokerage firmouzoairline ticket agentdrachmahotel room keystreet bazaar (See All) |
After seven years in solitary, Jake Green is released from prison. In the next two years, he amasses a lot of money by gambling. He's ready to seek his revenge on Dorothy (Mr. D) Macha, a violence-prone casino owner who sent Jake to prison. He humiliates Macha in front of Macha's lieutenants, leaves β¦, and keels over. Doctors tell him he has a rare disease and will die in three days; Macha also puts a hit out on him. Loan sharks, Zack and Avi, demand Jake's cash and complete fealty in return for protection. Jake complies, and through narration and flashbacks, we watch him through at least three days of schemes, danger, and redemption. Who is his greatest enemy? (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmconspiracy theory |
Themes: | murderdeathprisontortureparanoiahumiliationgamblingsadismgreedphilosophyclaustrophobiaescape from prison |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | elevatorbarhospitalrestaurantkitchenrooftop |
Characters: | waitressfather daughter relationshipdoctortattoonurselittle girlhitmandaughterchinesedriverself delusion |
Story: | con gamecon artistcasinosurprise endingfemale nuditybloodmale nudityviolenceflashbackmale rear nuditydogbare chested malepistolshower β¦telephone callvoice over narrationshootoutshot to deathblood splattershot in the headshotgunslow motion scenesunglassesrevolvershot in the backapologyanti herochild in perilhit by a carcigar smokingold womandrowningtalking to the cameralimousinehotel roomperson on fireshot in the shoulderex convicthandgunsilencertwinnewspaper headlinepizzachessgolffalling down stairsrevelationheavy rainlooking at oneself in a mirrorfaintingdiseasehammeraccidental deathschizophreniabossgas maskpump action shotgunanimated sequencesafebilliardshot tubfemale doctornoterelease from prisonburned to deathmob bossintimidationnarrated by characterbag of moneyconfusioninsecurityhiding in a closetgun in mouthshot in the neckpistol whipblackoutwhisperingtriadknocked unconsciousdying manslot machineloan sharkwarningshot in the handshot in the throatshot in the footcashspitting bloodenigmacockney accentshot through a dooregobanquetdoormanimmolationsolitary confinementburningroulettefoot pursuitdutch anglekeyscrotch shotmetaphysicsrunning for your lifepower drillnailshot through a wallcandelabrashaky camtrapped in an elevatorprison lifedying womanprison sentencenunchakuaudio flashbackcount downwaterboardingcleaverpack of moneycold blooded killermystery mancrucifix pendantfezwreaththe color redfatal diseaseindecisionquantum mechanicsfreight elevatornunchuckpurpleshot through the floorastrophysicshidefearlessnesshearing characters thoughtshair netinner conflictno ending creditstrash talkcutting torchfilm starts with a quotesnapping fingersfingers shot offhole in the headwoman doctorfuneral wreathbongoscollectionslong consafe boxbig concheckmatemp 5 machine gunblood diseasecocking a gundriving cappsychobabbleaccidentally shooting oneselfbilliard parloregyptian artlost in thoughtreloadforetellinggreat hall (See All) |
Ray works for MI6, Claire for the CIA. She burns him in Dubai. Jump ahead five years: he sees her in Grand Central and confronts her. Both now work in industrial security for corporate giants whose CEOs hate each other. Flashbacks fill us in: is it coincidence that he sees her in Grand Central? In a β¦bout a week, one of the firms is going to announce a revolutionary product. Under the guise of helping that corporation's rival, can Ray and Claire work their own theft and find an independent buyer? To work together, using the corporate rivalry to their advantage, they would have to trust one another - difficult, if not impossible. Or, is one playing the other? (Read More)
Subgenre: | caperconspiracycorporate conspiracy |
Themes: | moneydeceptiontravelsurveillancerivalry |
Locations: | elevatorhotelbarnew york cityrestaurantswimming poollondon england |
Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipactorsecurity guard |
Period: | 2000s |
Story: | concasinodouble crossviolenceone word titleflashbackbare chested malefighttitle spoken by charactershowercell phoneslow motion sceneinterrogationmanhattan new york cityspy β¦disguisedinernonlinear timelineargumentchampagneundercoverrace against timelong takemanipulationspeechhairy chestcharacter says i love youespionagesabotagerevelationrome italypress conferenceparking garageduct tape over mouthintriguemiami floridabowlingcorporationwoman cryingfemale spyframedbankerbowling alleyrepeated lineairfieldprivate jetceocleveland ohiofingerprintred herringcovert operationrubik's cubedubaibahamaszurich switzerlandgrand central station manhattan new york citycompetitorcorporate espionageman wearing a towelex cia agentmisdirectionpower playkicked in the shinbonsaiintellectual propertyproducthair growth (See All) |
The unluckiest man in Vegas - a guy whose bad luck is contagious - is used by the last of the old time mob run casinos to kill high rollers' action. That is, until he falls in love with a cocktail waitress and gets "lady luck," which throws the situation into reverse. Things turn nasty when the casi β¦no director tries to break up the romance. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent film |
Themes: | murderdeathsuicidemoneydrinkingtorturegangstervoyeurismdrug usemafiagamblingabuseexecutionbreak upadoption β¦cheating (See All) |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | hotelbarcarnightclubdesertmotelnightclub singer |
Characters: | waitresshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshiptattoosingerprostitutepolicemandancersuicide by overdose |
Story: | concasinoface slapcigarette smokingsexfemale nuditymale nudityviolencefemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malegun β¦kissfemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditydancingsingingleg spreadingpantiesfondlingsongbeatingunderwearfistfightmirrorblondewatching tvcatdrinkundressingsex in bedthongbare buttbedvoyeurcleavagebandcocaineprisonerfemale pubic hairwhite pantiesscantily clad femalepublic nuditylimousineorganized crimemini skirtstorytellingdebtconvertibleinjectionchildbirthlas vegas nevadaobscene finger gestureheroinrecord playergirl in pantieshead butthypodermic needlerecordingmobsterdrug abusemobtv showfalse identitybreakfastscambroken legdrug overdoseretirementremote controlboxer shortscard playingsuperstitionslackerred pantiesextortionhit with a baseball bathandshakegamblerset upselfishnessloserbroken mirrordrug dealcdslot machineroad accidentlucklimpblack catpillowsalttuberculosisscoldingdicegambling debtmiseryastrologyblackjackcrooked copcocktailroulettebad luckdisneylandwinningfreak accidentlounge singerplaying cardbaseball hatdrunk driverfaked pregnancyhighway patrolcreamcoolerdeath by overdosex ray visionmantrareceiptstiltschanging timescocktail waitressfelonlosingreference to jimmy stewartcarnival gamejinxsleight of handpoker chipdistorted soundtv evangelistshangri lacasino card gamehigh rollerblackjack dealercard dealerchild given up for adoptiongambling chiptitaniumvictoria's secret (See All) |
Frank McCloud travels to a run-down hotel on Key Largo to honor the memory of a friend who died bravely in his unit during WW II. His friend's widow, Nora Temple, and wheelchair bound father, James Temple manage the hotel and receive him warmly, but the three of them soon find themselves virtual pri β¦soners when the hotel is taken over by a mob of gangsters led by Johnny Rocco who hole up there to await the passing of a hurricane. Mr. Temple strongly reviles Rocco but due to his infirmities can only confront him verbally. Having become disillusioned by the violence of war, Frank is reluctant to act, but Rocco's demeaning treatment of his alcoholic moll, Gaye Dawn, and his complicity in the deaths of some innocent Seminole Indians and a deputy sheriff start to motivate McCloud to overcome his Hamlet-like inaction. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult film |
Themes: | murderdeathbetrayaldrinkingfeardrunkennessescapegangsterhumiliationalcoholismcouragemurder of a police officerclaustrophobia |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | hotelbarboatbathtubbuswheelchairpolice carfishing boat |
Characters: | policefather daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerbrother brother relationshiphostagenative americanalcoholic |
Story: | counterfeit moneycounterfeitbartenderface slapbloodgunphotographsingingpistolbased on playcorpseshot to deathdrinkplace name in titleisland β¦prayerrevolverflashlightwidowold womangunshotorganized crimelightningcrime bossshavingveteranmanhuntpower outagethunderstormfogwar veteranextortionsirenplaying cardsdockspit in the facewar herofirearmblackoutdrunkardhurricaneescaped convictlistening to radiocripplepalm treeorchestral music scoredisillusionmenthandicappedworld war two veteranstraight razorfather in law daughter in law relationshipoil lampboatingunconsciousseasicknesspsychological tormentboathouseisland name in titlecanoeingflorida keyswar widowinner monologuemollinnocent mankey west floridagun mollmortal woundseminole indiandeportee (See All) |
John has lost all his money. He sits outside a diner in the desert when Sydney happens along, buys him coffee, then takes him to Reno and shows him how to get a free room without losing much money. Under Sydney's fatherly tutelage, John becomes a successful small-time professional gambler, and all i β¦s well, until he falls for Clementine, a cocktail waitress and sometimes hooker. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent film |
Themes: | murderdeathkidnappingmarriagechristmasmoneydrinkingweddingfuneraldeath of fatherdeath of motherblackmailredemptiongamblingcheating β¦murder of father (See All) |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | hotelbarrestaurantmotel |
Characters: | waitresshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipprostitutehostagehostage taking |
Story: | casinoremakeface slapcigarette smokingcharacter name in titlenumber in titleviolenceone word titleflashbacktwo word titleguntitle spoken by characterfirebeatingwatching tv β¦drinksecretshootingcafeprostitutionhandcuffsgay slurflash forwardprologuedebtactor shares first name with characterlong takedirectorial debutlas vegas nevadabreaking and enteringstrangerransomwatching televisionmovie theatrewhiskeyhookerburglaryshot in the facefather figurecard playingbetextortionphysical abusecoffee shopgamblermale friendshipjazz musichoneymoonwagerslot machinebased on short filmluckcinema veritesole black character dies clichenevadagambling debtbride and groombad lucknewlywedslas vegasniagara fallssafe deposit boxbreaking glassatlantic city new jerseypoker the card gamereno nevadawedding videojazz combococktail waitressconfidence trickcraps gamekenogood luckmovie piracydown on one's luckprofessional gamblershot through a car window (See All) |
GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL recounts the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting and the battle for an enor β¦mous family fortune -- all against the back-drop of a suddenly and dramatically changing Continent. (Read More)
Subgenre: | black comedyconspiracyabsurdismmadcap comedy |
Themes: | inheritancemurderdeathfriendshipmarriagemoneyjealousyprisonescapeweddingracismtheftpsychopathhumiliationpoetry β¦greedwealthprison escapeescape from prisonmurder of sister (See All) |
Locations: | gas stationelevatorhoteltrainchurchswimming poolsnowmotorcyclecemeterybathtubbusbicycletaxicourtroomrooftop β¦museumsewercable cartwo on a motorcyclehotel kitchen (See All) |
Characters: | brother sister relationshippolicemother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattooboysoldierpolice officerpolicemanwriterlawyersister sister relationshipthief β¦artistlittle boymaidfrenchgermanolder woman younger man relationshippolice arrestbaker (See All) |
Period: | 1980s1960s1930swinteryear 1968year 1985 |
Story: | conciergeface slapchasecigarette smokingsexfemale nuditybloodmale nudityviolenceinterviewflashbackdogbare chested malegunkiss β¦photographtitle spoken by charactersingingknifepistoltelephone callcryingshootoutcorpsefoodpunched in the facecatarrestgunfightsecretletterpaintingbookrifletearsplace name in titlerunningbirthdaydead bodyreference to jesus christtelephonef wordsubjective cameradecapitationbisexualfoot chasegay slurnewspaperorphanflashlightwinecandleold manstrangulationaxemountainstabbingmontageeatingarmywidowstabbed to deathprisonerimmigrantnonlinear timelinejudgesevered headnuntrialno opening creditspaintercoffindrawingfictional warbathvoice overold womanmarriage proposallooking at the cameratalking to the cameragunshotflash forwardconfessiontheatergraveauthorhotel roombinocularsuniformpay phonechampagnefugitivepoisonstatuepursuitgiftwitnessratcinemahandgunrefugeetypewriternewspaper headlineeuropehatehenchmanflirtingeyeglassespoemwaiterfarcelawtreasurehidingwatching a movienosebleedphone boothservantaudiencebrideladderpart animationfollowing someonemonkguardbloody noseattorneytelescopesevered fingerguestanimated sequencetitle appears in writingblack and white scenebutlerrosedeath of sisterblack eyefascismconvictskiingcliffsnowinglanternsirenpajamaspipe smokingimprisonmentman cryingbeing followednarrated by charactersaving a lifepresentbarking doghandshakemonasterypost warspiral staircaselast will and testamentsubtitlesalarmpolice chiefmotorbikeconfessionalsecret societytombstoneborder crossinghideoutjuryflaskold ladyfall from heightcookiebunk bedcripplesense of smellcheesedocumentheirperfumevanitycowardprison breakcodetelegraminmatereading a newspaperfacial scarspaplancarouseldead catblack catfiring squadmonumenteastern europefirst person narrationmemorialalpstoy gunhappy birthday to youtrapdoormerry go roundflashback within a flashbackstaffcaskettear on cheekwedding gownmentor protege relationshiptennis courtcentral europeluggagemultiple time framesbirthmarkfictional countrysledfingerreading a lettersuit of armortrolleyhooded figureoathstreetcarturbanhaypassenger trainvisawillalibiart theftskiersnitchobservatoryhotel lobbyborder guardmotorcycle ridingcologneluxury hotelpenis slurstabbedon the lamspeakerinternment campswitchhit with a rifle buttbullhornpoisonedpastrywall safebellhopabbeyexhibitbondthree sistersconfession boothhotel ownerdeath squadspeaking to audienceyear 1932depositionscentstolen paintingcatacombsrope ladderknocking on doorpantrytrap doordumbwaiterelevator operatorpastry chefdelivery truckpushed off a cliffsleddingpastry shopski jumpkissing a dead bodyshoeshine boywicker basketpersian catpompositybobsledlaundry chuteloaf of breadstrychninebunkclubfoothanging from a ledgepolice whistletalking to a corpsesommelier84 year oldcoat checklying in statevaluable paintingchapter titlespastry boxreference to egon schiele (See All) |
Chris Faraday once smuggled illegal items or contraband into the country on freighters. He left that life behind, got married, has a family and went legit. But when his brother-in-law got involved with Briggs, a drug dealer and when he blew a deal, Briggs demands restitution which he can't deliver. β¦So Chris offers to find a way to pay Briggs but then he threatens Chris' family if he doesn't deliver. So he gets on a freighter destined for Panama and he sets out to bring back some counterfeit currency. Briggs "goes to see" Chris' family. When Chris learns of this he asks his friend Sebastian to take care of them which he does. He tells Chris that it would be better to bring drugs instead of the cash. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspenseheist |
Themes: | murderrevengebetrayalprisonrobberyhome invasionmurder of a police officer |
Mood: | neo noircar chase |
Locations: | barship |
Characters: | brother sister relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipsecurity guardamerican abroadpolice shootoutpolice chaseship captain |
Story: | counterfeit moneycounterfeitremakesurprise endingcigarette smokingviolenceone word titlekissexplosionpistolcell phoneshootoutbeatingshot to deathblood splatter β¦fistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headslow motion scenepunched in the facearrestgunfightpaintingcar crashcriminalcocainedisarming someonechild in perilcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueknocked outopening action scenestreet shootoutthreatcharacter says i love yousubtitled scenecrime bosshead buttswat teammasked mansmugglingnew orleans louisianam 16convictwedding receptiondrug lordburied aliveshot in the neckhead woundglockbody in a trunkaction violencecontrabandportalcoholics anonymousreference to john lennonbrother in law brother in law relationshiparmored truckshipping containerreference to paul mccartneyreference to houdinialcoholic relapsereference to jackson pollockwet cementusa customspanama city panama (See All) |
Wealthy native Brit Lawrence Jamieson, living in Beaumont-sur-Mer on the French Riviera, earns most of his money through big cons on wealthy unsuspecting women. With the help of his associates -- corrupt police Inspector Andre, who provides him most of his intel, and his butler Arthur -- he pulls sc β¦ams such as pretending to be a foreign deposed prince who needs money to finance a secret war to liberate his people. Beaumont-sur-Mer, and thus his world, is invaded by brash American Freddy Benson, another con man whose targets are also wealthy unsuspecting women. Lawrence believes Freddy is the Jackal, a con man whose true identity is unknown but who is known to be working his way through Europe. While Lawrence works on thousands of dollars per scam, Freddy works only on tens or if he is lucky hundreds of dollars. Lawrence's efforts to get Freddy out of his territory are unsuccessful, so when Freddy figures out that Lawrence is a con man like he is, he decides to blackmail Lawrence to work under him to learn the art of the sophisticated and thus earn more lucrative con. Eventually, Lawrence and Freddy have a difference in how to operate their joint cons, so they issue each other an ultimatum: the person who is able to con a mark out of $50,000 first will get the French Riviera as their territory, with the other having to leave forever. Whom they choose is naive and slightly bumbling American "soap queen" Janet Colgate, who has just arrived in the area. The nature of how each triβ¦ (Read More)
Subgenre: | caperindependent film |
Themes: | kidnappingjealousydeceptionrivalry |
Locations: | beachtrainswimming poolairplanenightclubairportwheelchairmuseumyacht |
Characters: | police officer |
Period: | 1980s |
Story: | con mancon artistconcasinoremakesurprise endingbare chested malekissdancingthree word titletearsbedjailcompetitionbedroom β¦mansionnecklacepaincharacter repeating someone else's dialoguestatuecorrupt copfarceimpersonationtennisbreakfastmisunderstandingbutlerbetsailoreye patchlaughingbenchparalysisgreekvillagigolokindnessfake accentmentor protege relationshiproulettewine cellarzurich switzerlandetiquettefrench rivierabudding friendshipbig conaccidental meetingsipping soup (See All) |
A mid-western farm boy reluctantly becomes a member of the undead when a girl he meets turns out to be part of a band of southern vampires who roam the highways in stolen cars. Part of his initiation includes a bloody assault on a hick bar.
Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmcoming of ageblack comedysuspense |
Themes: | murderdeathfriendshiprevengekidnappingbetrayalfeardrunkennessescapeinvestigationdeceptionpsychopathsupernatural powerredemptioninsanity β¦sadismunrequited lovehomelessnessmurder of a police officernear death experienceregret (See All) |
Mood: | goreneo noircar chasenightambiguous ending |
Locations: | gas stationbarsmall townbuspolice stationfarmpolice cartruckmoteltexasroad moviebus stationshedcar fire |
Characters: | waitressbrother sister relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipteenagertattoopolice officerhostagethiefvampiresheriffpolice shootoutsingle father β¦truck drivershooting a police officer (See All) |
Period: | 1980s |
Story: | bartenderdouble crossface slapsurprise endingchasecigarette smokingf ratedbloodviolencedogbare chested malegunkissfightexplosion β¦knifepistolfireshootouttitle directed by femalebeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunhorsecar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvgunfightbrawlvomitingshowdownrifleheld at gunpointbeersunglassesrunningrevolvercriminalshot in the backf wordgood versus evilfoot chaseflashlightgangstrangulationmassacrethroat slittingstabbed to deathdinerstabbed in the chestexploding cardisarming someonechild in perilhit by a carpolice officer killedvanfemme fatalecigar smokingshot in the legtransformationshot in the foreheadon the runattempted murderscreaminglocker roomperson on firecowboypay phonefugitiveon the roadproduct placementrace against timemissing persondeath of childfarmermanipulationscaramerican flagexploding bodyhorse ridingneck breakingthreatened with a knifedirectorial debutcowarsonfreeze framesingle parentpickup truckmachismoropecard gamebulletburned alivepokerelectronic music scoremass murdergothicshot in the stomachsociopathscene during opening creditscowboy hatbarncountry musicphone boothstrangerhitchhikerhitchhikingbar fightfull moonthugredneckgypsyreverse footagestealing a carstarstabbed in the throathit in the crotchmercilessnesspool tablepunched in the stomachlove at first sightimmortalitypunched in the chestsunjumping through a windowoutlawblood on shirthealingdisfigurementknife throwingsiegepolice raidduct tapefemale directorburned to deathmoral dilemmaflat tiresouthern accentshot through a windowdriftermolotov cocktailveterinarianspit in the faceteenage lovehuman monsterpolice officer shot in the chestsuper strengthjukeboxquick drawstandofftrailer homedouble barreled shotgunburnt facehit by a truckdeputyexploding trucksawed off shotgunone linerwrist slittingbitten in the neckunderage smokingburnt bodykiller childstar crossed loversbadgecuremysterious womankansasrecreational vehiclevending machineshot through a doorgang leaderspray paintmass murdereroklahomainnocent person killednomadcamperchild swearingchild with a gunstabbed in the mouthlassoblood drinkingcowboy shirtmosquitobandaged handinvulnerabilityblood transfusionbalisongjumping from a carmobile homesunlightwhite horsefreight trainchild uses gunscarred facestar spangled bannerspit takestate troopercrisis of conscienceskull crushinginitiation riteamerican midwestdoomed lovebloodlustsee you in helloil wellcivil war veterantumbleweedwinnebagoblood suckingchild vampireface burntooth knocked outreflection in car mirrorconfederate soldierbutterfly knifecar showroomsleeping in a bathtubdriving through a wallsearch for sontinfoilbullet catchingslashed tiretrain trackrooster crowingspurhit with a flashlightslit wristjumping from a truckchild burningjesse jamesroaming (See All) |
Steven Russell is happily married to Debbie, and a member of the local police force when a car accident provokes a dramatic reassessment of his life. Steven becomes open about his homosexuality and decides to live life to the fullest - even if it means breaking the law. Steven's new, extravagant lif β¦estyle involves cons and fraud and, eventually, a stay in the State Penitentiary where he meets sensitive, soft-spoken Phillip Morris. His devotion to freeing Phillip from jail and building the perfect life together prompts Steven to attempt and often succeed at one impossible con after another. (Read More)
Themes: | deathfriendshipchristmasreligionmoneyprisondeceptionmemorytheftadoptiondyingaidsprison escapegay loveescape from prison β¦homosexual love (See All) |
Locations: | elevatorhospitalrestaurantchurchboattaxiwheelchaircourtroomtaxi drivertexasgay barsex on boatprison sexprison shower |
Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualpolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendboygirlpolice officergay sexpolicemandancer β¦lawyerthiefchristianreference to godgay kisshomosexualityex husband ex wife relationshipgay relationshipgay fatherboyfriend boyfriend relationshipbrother in law sister in law relationshiphomosexual kisshomosexual sexex policemanhomosexual fatherhomosexual seduction (See All) |
Period: | year 2006year 1998 |
Story: | con mancon artistconfraudface slapsexcharacter name in titlenuditybloodmale nudityflashbackmasturbationmale rear nudity β¦dogbare chested malekissdancingtitle spoken by charactersingingshowerbased on true storytelephone callvoice over narrationcryingbeatingunderwearfoodcar accidentmirrorurinationpunched in the facecomputerarrestbare buttsecretletterbookvomitinglietearsrunningbirthdaycar crashcafejailhandcuffsreference to jesus christprayersubjective cameragay slurambulanceeatingsuicide attemptprisonerjudgechildbirthday partyracial sluron the runflash forwardlibrarybusinessmancoming outliarsuitcasedebtreadingflowerscharacter says i love youdirectorial debutgay coupletrusteyeglassescloseted homosexualidentityhuggingclaim in titledestinygolfshavingsupermarketwhat happened to epiloguelooking at oneself in a mirrorstealingwatching a moviewristwatchfloridagay parentjumping from heightfaked deathcrying manmilkscammale underweardrug overdoserole playingpromiserear entry sexgrocery storeprison guardpillsjob interviewmiami floridabible quotesurprisedeceitcapturevoice over lettertuxedobarbecuebriefcasegay stereotypebriefssports carchildhood memorymale in showerchocolatechristmas presentmen's bathroomcloudgay romancecookiebunk bedgay clubman in swimsuiturinaln wordchewing gumkarmagurneyprison breakembezzlementfirst person titlehymnneck bracehappy birthday to youdiabetesreference to george w. bushdeath of loverinsurance fraudshower roomgroup showerdevotiondiabeticstarting overaccomplicecell matereference to ernest hemingwaytelling a jokeadopted childgay husbandfake idinsulinman dancing with manprison sentenceincarcerationbirth mothergay jokeon the lamchurch choirrepressed homosexualbiological motherfoaming at the mouthlife sentencechange in lifestylejumping off a roofcar rentalepiphanyreference to coca colaslow dancingblowing bubblesmopping a floorcredit card fraudgay copfaking illnessgold watchracist jokeresumecloseted gay manjurorlockdownsearch for birth mothergay parenthoodpathological liarconfession of lovesocial engineeringcoming out of a comamanaclesbackyard barbecuereference to people magazinereference to ricky martinback injurykey west floridacloud gazingphallic imageinsulin overdoseprison libraryrolex watchrecidivismfalsified documenthomosexual self discoveryvirginia beachabandoned sonbreach of contractbuying a childracist humorchief financial officerlaw libraryminiature pinscherwelcome mat (See All) |
Bounty hunter Jack Walsh ('Robert De Niro' (qv)) is sent to find and return bail jumper and former Mafia accountant, Jonathan "The Duke" Mardukas ('Charles Grodin' (qv)). The FBI has had no success in locating The Duke, so when Jack finds him in next to no time, they are a little embarrassed. In ord β¦er to collect his $100,000 fee, Jack must take The Duke from New York to Los Angeles. However, the Mafia and the FBI have other ideas, as does Marvin Dorfler ('John Ashton (I)' (qv)), a rival bounty hunter. On their long cross-country trip to LA, the two get to know each other and they build up a strange friendship. (Read More)
Themes: | kidnappingmoneydivorcemafiapolice corruption |
Mood: | neo noircar chase |
Locations: | hotelbarnew york citytraincarhelicopterairplanelos angeles californiabathtubbusdesertairportroad tripmoteltexas β¦road moviebus station (See All) |
Characters: | native americanhitmandaughterex husband ex wife relationshippolice shootoutpolice surveillance |
Period: | 1980s |
Story: | counterfeit moneyimpersonating a police officercasinochasetwo word titleguntitle spoken by charactershootoutcar accidentarrestsunglassescar crashbathroomhandcuffsriver β¦manhattan new york citytelephonedinersmokingorganized crimefbipay phoneon the roadlas vegas nevadabreaking and enteringsociopathmobbreakfastbuddyarizonabounty hunterexploding helicopteraccountantex coptelephone boothpolaroidcredit cardhandcuffedhonestyembezzlementcross countrydirty copguard dogstockholm syndromepayphonehighway travelfreight trainfear of flyinggrand central station manhattan new york citywiretapstretch limousineprivate planerapidslas vegas stripbail bondsmandonutscorrupt lawyertrading postbrownstonewearing sound wiresouthwestern u.s.amtrakpick lockbail jumpernavajo tribethousand dollar billmafia accountantsecond hand smoke (See All) |
Ned Racine is a seedy small town lawyer in Florida. During a searing heatwave he's picked up by married Matty Walker. A passionate affair commences but it isn't long before they realise the only thing standing in their way is Matty's rich husband Edmund. A plot hatches to kill him but will they pull β¦ it off? (Read More)
Subgenre: | conspiracytragedyerotic thriller |
Themes: | murdermoneyadulteryprisoninvestigationdeceptionseductionextramarital affairangerobsessionparanoiaguiltsexualitygreedwealth |
Mood: | neo noirnight |
Locations: | barbeachrestaurantboatbathtubpolice stationpolice carcourtroomocean |
Characters: | waitresshusband wife relationshipprostitutepolice officerdetectivelawyerlittle girllustpolice detectivesecretaryaunt niece relationshipmurder for hire |
Period: | 1980ssummer |
Story: | con artistcondouble crossface slapsurprise endingcigarette smokingfemale nuditybloodmale nudityfemale frontal nuditysex scenekiss β¦fightdancingnipplesexplosionleg spreadingpantiesfirefondlingcorpsesex in bedliebeersunglassesbombmarijuanajailislandrevolvertelephonecleavagegay slurflashlightbrawineconcertmansionwidowwhite pantiesdinnerbrunettejudgescantily clad femalesearchfemme fatalecigar smokingbeaten to deathclownpassionsuitcaseringconvertibleglassestrapratsuspiciongraffiticheating wifearsongirl in pantieseyeglasseslawjoggingjail cellbuttockswristwatchfloridavisitaudiencefaked deathmale underwearwhiskeywindattorneyexplosiveplayboy magazineboxer shortscynicismfanmourningunfaithful wifebroken glasssex talkmiami floridaframe uphit on the headpanties pulled downfogsuspectmustachepierattractionbriefcaseopening a doorsirenmusic bandreflectionadulterous wifepresentstrategylong hairlast will and testamentblack manlighterabandoned houselizardsuitreal estateearringmasochismcall girlcoca colamarried couplemaking outsweatrobepearl necklaceurinalfemale villainstation wagonlip synchingshockfamous scorefatal attractionheatwhite dressblack dresstieslappencilveilsmoking potpanties hit the floorfedoraidentity swapidentity theftrearview mirrorhandkerchiefwillweldingsecrecytimerbreaking glassvillainess played by lead actressboardwalkgazebomale dancereroticismceiling fanfake suicidewashroomplan gone wrongwind chimeadultererashtrayheat waveteaseman and woman in bedchevrolet corvetteadulteressreference to fred astaireair conditionerboathousestraw hatchest hairdrawbridgerubber duckspiderwebinquirynegligeelecherprenuptial agreementdupepatsyheadlightsair conditioninghot weatherslipbandstandhigh school yearbookbeneficiarychimefrivolityice teaperson thought dead is alivecrimes of passionlecheryslit skirtfemale corrupts maleprofessional failurewife hates husband (See All) |
Pool hustler Fast Eddie Felson finds the young, promising pool player Vincent in a local bar and he sees in him a younger version of himself. To try and make it as in the old days, Eddie offers to teach Vincent how to be a hustler. After some hesitations Vincent accepts and Eddie takes him and Vince β¦nt's girlfriend Carmen on a tour through the country to work the pool halls. However, Vincent's tendency to show off his talent and by doing so warning off the players and losing money, soon leads to a confrontation with Eddie. (Read More)
Themes: | moneyjealousydrinkingangergamblingwealth |
Locations: | barrestauranttrainswimming poolsnowpolice station |
Characters: | waitressboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerdancer |
Story: | con artistcasinobartendercigarette smokingsexfemale nuditybased on novelbloodsequelfightdancingsingingpantiesshowertelephone call β¦voice over narrationsongbeatingunderwearpunched in the facewatching tvcomputerdrinkcafecompetitionswimmingmontagecocainewhite pantiesunderwater scenehotel roomon the roadtwineyeglassesbreaking and enteringwristwatchpooltournamentscampartnerbilliardssalesmansirenhustlerarrogancemusic bandsnorting cocaineblue pantieschampionshipplaying a video gameluckbettingcadillaccomebackboard gamereference to john waynepool hallmentor protege relationshiprouletteconformitybad lucktoy storepool cuejumping on a bedwinningatlantic city new jerseyfree spiritreference to babe ruthomeletsponsorshiplosingeye examhustlingpool hustlercockinessthrowing a chairgoose bumpspool playerold timerscratching a car (See All) |
Nick Wild (Jason Statham) is a Las Vegas bodyguard with lethal professional skills and a personal gambling problem. When a friend is beaten by a sadistic thug, Nick strikes back, only to find out the thug is the son of a powerful mob boss. Suddenly Nick is plunged into the criminal underworld, chase β¦d by enforcers and wanted by the mob. Having raised the stakes, Nick has one last play to change his fortunes...and this time, it's all or nothing. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent filmmartial artsblack comedysuspense |
Themes: | murderdeathfriendshiprevengerapechristmasmoneybetrayalfeartorturedrunkennessgangsterdeceptionbrutalitymafia β¦redemptiongamblinghome invasionhopegreedcourage (See All) |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | elevatorhotelbarhospitalrestaurantmotel |
Characters: | waitressdoctortattoosingerprostitutenursehostagelawyertough guywarrioraction heromaid |
Story: | casinodouble crossremakesurprise endingcigarette smokingfemale nuditycharacter name in titlebased on novelbloodviolencebare breastsfemale frontal nudityflashbacktwo word titlebare chested male β¦fightknifepistoltopless female nuditycell phonebeatingdreamcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightshot in the chestslow motion scenepunched in the facebrawlshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassesinterrogationcriminalstripperf wordgay slurambushmassacrestabbed to deathmixed martial artsdinerstabbed in the chesttied to a chairfalse accusationanti herodisarming someoneone man armycigar smokingracial slurlimousineone against manyorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguestabbed in the backpay phonekicked in the facechristmas treeopening action scenebodyguardwitnesstied upcharacter says i love youmercenarylas vegas nevadabare chested male bondagestylized violencecrime bossmachismohead buttsociopathscene during opening creditsmobsterkicked in the stomachfemale singerjumping from heightrape victimrapistbar fightbroken legthugattorneyblood on facestabbed in the throatstabbed in the neckmillionairepunched in the stomachkicked in the crotchstabbed in the headstabbed in the legdark herogang rapehot tubaerial shotblack eyeknife fightlonerlaughingethnic slurmob bossvodkaenglishman abroadblood on camera lensgamblerstabbed in the handdrunken manjukeboxhangoversailboatcall girlslot machinepalm treemafia bossford mustangbroken nosestabbed in the faceknittingspoonpole dancerfemale bartenderfade to blackblackjackbreaking a bottle over someone's headthrown from a carone last jobslow motion action scenecityscapestabbed in the mouthhands tiedstabbed multiple timesscreenplay adapted by authorhundred dollar billpunched in the crotchtoupeegoateedistractioncounting moneypack of moneygarden shearsstabbed through the chinsanta hatchaperonehit in the throatlas vegas stripwoman wearing a micro mini skirtstabbed through the mouthwoman with a black eyecaesar's palace las vegasgambling addictneedlepointplaying blackjackpunched in the throatcard sailing (See All) |
They pulled off one of the biggest heists ever and now they have another job to complete. Ocean's Eleven, which consisted off Danny Ocean (Clooney), Rusty Ryan (Pitt) and Linus Caldwell (Damon) and others, all thought they would be able to enjoy their money, but someone has other plans. Terry Benedi β¦ct (Garcia) is still fuming after losing his money and wants it back. The team now have the job of getting all the money they spent back, or risk being thrown in jail. How are they going to get it all back? By pulling off another amazing plan. (Read More)
Subgenre: | caperheist |
Themes: | revengepregnancyfuneralrivalry |
Mood: | breaking the fourth wall |
Locations: | hoteltrainparis francechicago illinoismuseumcar explosion |
Characters: | husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipthiefamericanself referentialart thief |
Period: | 2000s |
Story: | con mancon artistsurprise endingcharacter name in titlenumber in titlesequelexplosionpunctuation in titlesecond partapostrophe in titleinterrogationmarijuanajailnonlinear timelineno opening credits β¦cigar smokingbankpolicewomanactor playing himselfrome italygroup of friendssecurity camerablockbusterpart of trilogyrailway stationretirementcameonew jerseynew orleans louisianaensemble castblack and white scenefemale detectivecoffee shopanniversarysarcasmautographcameo appearanceamsterdam netherlandscriminal gangdirector also cinematographerreference to james bondex lovercockney accentactress playing herselfagoraphobiacanaljewelry storemultiple perspectivesjumping out a windowreference to ludwig van beethovenfather daughter reunionfrench accentreference to led zeppelincriminal mastermindart theftblack and white segues into colorgoonjumping on a bedsecond in trilogyplanningcapoeirain jokesequel to remakefaked pregnancymaster thiefcockneyreference to claude monetgolden eggpalm readermalapropismfaberge eggforged signaturepretending to be pregnantreference to emily dickinsonreference to sponge bobbig conlake comoreference to degas (See All) |
On the Wall Street of the 1980s, Bud Fox is a stockbroker full of ambition, doing whatever he can to make his way to the top. Admiring the power of the unsparing corporate raider Gordon Gekko, Fox entices Gekko into mentoring him by providing insider trading. As Fox becomes embroiled in greed and un β¦derhanded schemes, his decisions eventually threaten the livelihood of his scrupulous father. Faced with this dilemma, Fox questions his loyalties. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedy |
Themes: | revengemoneybetrayaljealousypsychopathrivalrygreed |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | elevatorbarhospitalnew york citybeachrestauranttrainswimming poolsnowairplaneapartmentofficeyacht |
Characters: | father son relationshiplawyerlove trianglesecretaryengineerex soldier |
Period: | 1980s |
Story: | con artistfrauddouble crosssurprise endingcigarette smokingsexfemale nuditybloodviolencefemale frontal nuditytwo word titlebare chested malefemale full frontal nuditytitle spoken by character β¦cell phonebeatingpunched in the facecomputerarrestpaintingliebirthdayhandcuffsmanhattan new york cityf wordmontagesubwaynews reportcigar smokinglimousineargumentbusinessmanlocker roomfired from the jobpay phonelong takebusinessmanipulationsplit screenmanagerpremarital sexfirst partclass differencesheart attackpizzamachismoelectronic music scoretape recorderhookerattorneymobile phonemillionairedeath threatmentore mailsaunacaneethnic slurcapitalismworld trade center manhattan new york citypipe smokingauctionsouthern accentenglishman abroadvillain played by lead actorreal estate agentbad guydirector cameoloss of jobethicscentral park manhattan new york cityeconomicsbrooklyn bridgeyuppiestatue of liberty new york cityunioncollectorairfieldhappy birthday to youprivate jetcocaine snortingfamous linetycoonvillain arrestedsuspendersmaterialismreference to madonnastock marketwall street manhattan new york citycall centercondominiumart collectorchange of heartlung cancerstreet in titleboiler roombracesstockbrokercapitalistbondinterior decoratorstock exchangereal life father and son playing father and sonevil businessmanlandmarkstock brokernew wave musicracquetballplea bargaininsider tradingcellular phonecritique of capitalismbusiness tycoonstocknarcissistic personality disorderfaustianinvestment bankwearing sound wirecuban cigarcorporate raidercorporate take overdarwinian struggle for survivalstockholder meetingoptionsaviation industrygun collectorsecurities exchange commissionstocktrader (See All) |
Texas greenhorn Joe Buck arrives in New York for the first time. Preening himself as a real 'hustler', he finds that he is the one getting 'hustled' until he teams up with a down-and-out but resilient outcast named Ratso Rizzo. The initial 'country cousin meets city cousin' relationship deepens. In β¦their efforts to bilk a hostile world rebuffing them at every turn, this unlikely pair progress from partners in shady business to comrades. Each has found his first real friend. (Read More)
Subgenre: | tragedyfish out of water |
Themes: | deathfriendshiprapemoneyadulterydrinkingdrunkennessrobberylonelinesstheftdeath of fatherpovertydrug usesexualitygambling β¦illnessdyinghomelessness (See All) |
Mood: | nightmare |
Locations: | elevatorhotelbarnew york citybeachswimming poolcemeterysmall townbusrural settingwheelchairurban settingmoteltexasslum β¦sex in publicrunning on the beach (See All) |
Characters: | waitresshomosexualfather son relationshipafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerprostitutesoldierpolicemandancerphotographerthiefactress β¦transsexualhomosexualityolder woman younger man relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipu.s. soldiertalking to oneself in a mirrorgo go dancerreligious icon (See All) |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | con mancon artistbartendercigarette smokingsexfemale nuditybased on novelbloodmale nudityinterviewflashbackmale frontal nuditymale rear nudity β¦dogtwo word titlebare chested malekissdancingsingingpartyshowertelephone callcryingsongbeatingdreamhorsemirrordrinkbare buttmarijuanaprostitutionreference to jesus christprayermanhattan new york citygay slurcookingdeath of friendsubwaynunradiocontroversyspankinggraveyardpainconfessiongravefantasy sequencecowboysuitcasestatuefilm within a filmherointwenty somethingfalling down stairsfriendship between mencomic bookcowboy hatcookcaught having sexmale bondingwatching a movieassaultwristwatchfloridatv showstreet lifebarefootmale prostituteremote controlreincarnationshopliftingpillsmisunderstandinghungerdespairgang rapedaydreamhorse and carriagehustlermale in showerimpotencepickpocketrunning awaybaptismcentral park manhattan new york citypostcardevictiontelephone boothtime in titlemakeoverarcadenaivetylaundromatbroken mirrorfilm cameramale rapepsychedelicquitting a jobwetting pantsstonedcoughinglistening to radiogigolocripplebishoprodeochewing gumfevermale prostitutiontimes square manhattan new york cityfamous scorepawnshopdarkroomdeath of grandmotherbeauty salonbus ridedallas texaslimpdemolitionshrineinvitationreference to john waynetuberculosisfinancial problemlack of moneyfamous linehunchbackrocking chairbingoevangelistpoodletv setpenthousefreezingshooting gallerygay subtexterectile dysfunctionsidewalk cafeplan gone wrongbeauticiancold the temperaturebus tripescort servicegrand central station manhattan new york cityshoplifterfalling into a swimming pooltelevision commercialdrive in theaterfaith healertenementwrecking ballblood donation42nd street manhattan new york citygreyhound busdelicatessenulcerrest stoptransistor radiocallboybig city lifecowboy bootshiveringdemonstratorchannel surfingchat upradio commercialreading a comic bookslipping on a banana peelcold the illnesscondemned buildingherniacatsuphanging up without saying goodbyeice boxnail fileurban decadencepark avenue manhattan new york citypeek a boo (See All) |
Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. They arrest one of their killers and are ordered to escort him back to Japan. In Japan, however, he manages to escape. As they try to track him down, they get deeper and deeper into the Japanese Mafia sce β¦ne and they have to learn that they can only win by playing the game the Japanese way. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent filmmartial artscult filmsuspense |
Themes: | murderlovefriendshipgangsterherotheftpsychopathbrutalitymafia |
Mood: | gorerainneo noir |
Locations: | new york cityrestaurantmotorcyclenightclubjapanmotorcycle chasefight in restaurant |
Characters: | policedetectivetough guyaction herohitmanpolice detectiveamerican abroadpolice chase |
Story: | counterfeit moneycounterfeitparking lotsurprise endingchasecigarette smokingbloodviolencetwo word titlekisstitle spoken by characterpistolshootoutblood splatterfistfight β¦machine gunblondeshotgunbattlegunfightbrawlshowdownhand to hand combatsunglassesf worddecapitationfoot chasesword fightambushnew yorkdisguisestabbingdeath of friendthroat slittingmixed martial artsexploding carsevered headdisarming someonepolice officer killedorganized crimemartial artisttrapsemiautomatic pistolstylized violencecrime bossmartial arts masterhead buttculture clashgun fugun battlepump action shotgunsevered fingerkatana swordkaraokeyakuzatough copdesert eaglestabbed in the handkendogang wartwo man armygang violencebuddy copfinger cut offgraphic violenceblademotorcycle gangairlinerchopsticksruthlessnessstreet racingpolice protagonisthostessexploding motorcycleinternal affairsdeath of partnerbustpolice badgeosaka japanwooden sworddishonorextradition28 year oldhonest cop (See All) |
An ex-cop turned con threatens to jump to his death from a Manhattan hotel rooftop. The nearest New York Police officer immediately responds to a screaming woman and calls dispatch. More Officers arrive with SWAT and tactical command along with fire-fighters. The police then dispatch a police psycho β¦logist personally requested to talk him down from the ledge. However, things aren't as they seem. (Read More)
Subgenre: | black comedysuspenseheist |
Themes: | revengebetrayalprisonfuneraldeceptionsurveillanceprison escape |
Mood: | car chase |
Locations: | elevatorhotelbarnew york cityhelicoptercemeterykitchenpolice stationrooftoppolice car chase |
Characters: | policeboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipdetectivesecurity guardpolice detectivesecretarypolice shootoutpolice chase |
Period: | 2010s |
Story: | conbartendersurprise endingchasecigarette smokingflashbackgunfightphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionpistolcell phoneshootoutshot to death β¦fistfightmachine gunshot in the chestblondepunched in the facearrestgunfightbrawlheld at gunpointbombhandcuffsshot in the backf wordfoot chaseflashlightdisguisewomanfour word titleprisonerfalse accusationno opening creditsanti heronews reportmarriage proposalracial slurhotel roombusinessmanfugitivedeath of brotherpolicewomanlove interesttrustcorrupt copstrong female characterhead buttnipples visible through clothingsecurity camerawalkie talkieswat teamjumping from heightirishskateboardfaked deathstrong female leadfalse identitydiamondsurveillance cameraitalian americanframe upjumping through a windowone daybulletproof vestfemale reporterloss of brotherwoman in underwearlocation in titlemedia coverageengagement ringjewelrylatinafire extinguisherirish americanblonde womantelling someone to shut uphangovercameramanno title at beginningcheering crowdescaped convictwoman in bra and pantiesaltered version of studio logoprison visitfisticuffsoverhead camera shotvaultdirty copwoman smokertwo brotherswrongful imprisonmentsuicide noteblack copelevator shaftclimbing out a windowmale male hugcityscapejumping from a rooftopmoney falling through the airpaybacknewscasterc4 explosivesnypdhot dog standcorrupt businessmangrave side ceremonyinternal affairsroom servicedistractionjewel theftdiamond ringbell 206 jet ranger helicopterequipmentdiamond theftair ventair ductnegotiatorjewelry heistrappellingjumping off a buildingliquid nitrogenoverturned carstorage unitescape from custodycar hit by a trainjewel heistcar flipappeared on tv newsdiversionwire cutterdiamond heistfreightsafecrackingwoman wearing red lingerieear pieceescape from handcuffsawakened by phonehand slapman on a ledgesharing a cigarettenews helicopterfemale tv reporterthrowing money into the airhandcuffed to somethingstanding on a ledgewiping off fingerprintsheat sensorproving innocencerunning on a bridgesing sing prison new yorkscaling wallshooting a lock openthreaten to drop from a heightthrowing money awaywomen changing clothes (See All) |
Josh Kovaks is the manager of a high-rise condominium in New York. He is close to all the tenants, especially financier Arthur Shaw. One day Shaw is arrested by the FBI for fraud. Josh thinks it's a misunderstanding that can be resolved, but later he learns that the employees' pension fund - which h β¦e asked Shaw to handle - is gone. When one of the employees tries to kill himself, Josh's views of Shaw change. He goes to see him and loses his temper, and his job. The FBI agent in charge tells him that Shaw might walk, and recovering the pension fund is unlikely. She tells him that it's been rumored that Shaw has $20 million lying around if he needs it in a hurry. Josh thinks he knows where it is, so with two other fired employees and an evicted tenant, they set out to get into Shaw's penthouse to get the money. But they realize they need the assistance of someone who knows how to steal, so Josh asks an old acquaintance named Slide who he knows is a thief to help them. (Read More)
Subgenre: | caperheistcaper comedyheist movie |
Themes: | revengeprisondrunkennessdeceptionsurveillancehomelessness |
Locations: | elevatorbarnew york cityswimming poolcarsnowapartment |
Characters: | lawyerthiefsecurity guardmaidpregnant wife |
Story: | conciergefraudsurprise endingchasetwo word titlebare chested malepistolcar accidentarrestsuicide attemptsubwaycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebusinessmanfired from the jobfbi β¦character's point of view camera shotmanagerdie hard scenariocharacter says i love youclass differencessubtitled scenestrong female characterchessgoldsecurity camerafbi agentworking classparadeapartment buildingstealing a carshopliftingplayboy magazineconstruction siteshopping mallensemble castghettodeceittitle at the endlens flarelocation in titlethanksgivingaccountantevictiontowerskyscrapermallbillionairesecurityfemale lawyervaultferrarilegosledgehammerdoormanelevator shaftswindlerrenovationpenthousecorrupt businessmancareer criminaljamaicansafecrackerreference to frankensteinplanninginvestorhouse arresthigh riselocked in a closetrecruitingreference to robin hoodreference to paul mccartneyunlikely criminallobbyreference to steve mcqueenledgerreference to tina turnerreference to gregory peckrikers island new york cityponzi schemeempty safehidden safereference to sponge bob (See All) |
A remake of the 1955 comedy, the story revolves around a Southern professor who puts together a group of thieves to rob a casino. They rent a room in an old woman's house, but soon she discovers the plot and they must kill her, a task that is more difficult than it seems.
Subgenre: | caperblack comedyheistcaper comedy |
Themes: | murdermoneyrobberyracism |
Locations: | churchtunnel |
Characters: | african americanprofessorsheriffreligious fundamentalist |
Story: | casinoremakeflashbackdoggunexplosionshot to deathcatpaintinglieislandcriminalstrangulationbridgeracial slur β¦attempted murderscene during end creditsrace relationsamerican footballhammeraccidental deathgas maskrap musicexplosivesevered fingerfootball playerbribesculpturecellarstolen moneyfast foodaccidental shootingdeputylandladygarbagefootball teamtenantdrilldonutmississippiattempted robberymusical instrumentrocking chairmoney falling through the airconcussionc4 explosivesreference to martin luther king jr.false teethgospel musicfreak accidentdumb criminalbargeriverboatdeep southirony of fateriver boatvietnamese americangospel choircoffee makergospel singerreal tv show shown in fictional situationdigging a tunnelcompostfalling from a bridgepit bull dogremake of british filmstring ensembledrawing strawsgarbage bargeremake of european filmcat in a tree (See All) |
Jeff Bailey, small-town gas pumper, has his mysterious past catch up with him one day when he's ordered to meet with gambler Whit Sterling. En route to the meeting, he tells girlfriend Ann his story. Flashback: Once, Jeff was a private eye hired by Sterling to find his mistress Kathie who shot Whit β¦and absconded with $40,000. He traces her to Acapulco...where the delectable Kathie makes Jeff forget all about Sterling... Back in the present, Whit's new job for Jeff is clearly a trap, but Jeff's precautions only leave him more tightly enmeshed... (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult film |
Themes: | murderrevengebetrayalgangstertheftblackmailgamblingunrequited loveself sacrifice |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | gas stationelevatorhotelnew york citybeachcarsmall townnightclubtaximexicotaxi driversan francisco californiamexico cityfollowing someone in a carbeing followed in a car |
Characters: | policefather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipteenage boydetectivelove trianglesecretarydeafnessalcoholic drink |
Period: | 1940s |
Story: | casinodouble crossface slapcigarette smokingbased on novelflashbackgunvoice over narrationshot to deathfistfightpunched in the facefalling from heightliecar crashdead body β¦cafenewspapercaliforniadinerfishingfemme fatalecoffeesuitcaseautomobilecabinjazzprivate detectivedriving a carfollowing someoneblack womanthugmovie theatrewhiskeyhaunted by the pastpartnerpunched in the stomachmuteframe updead manrainstormsign languageplaying pianoframed for murderbeing followednarrated by characterblack manearringroadblocklighting a cigarettemurderessin medias restalking while drivingmob hitpackingphonographman slaps a womanracetracksecret pastmartiniroulettedeaf mutefalling off a clifffall to deathunhappy endingaliasplaying violincaught in the rainreference to napoleontelephone boxwoman with a guncar won't startlip readingshot with a guntax evasionfishing rodcigarette casewalking on a beachfishing polecrooked lawyerromantic kissspilled drinklighting someone's cigaretteplaying trumpetsurprise visitwet hairlake tahoeovercoatpushed off a cliffmale slaps a malewad of moneyincome taxriding in a carfemale slaps a malethompson sub machine gun with box magazinedriver shotacapulco mexicovisible breathham sandwichcocktail barspilling a drink on someone's lap (See All) |
Miles Massey, a prominent Los Angeles divorce attorney has everything--and in some cases, two of everything. Despite his impressive client list, a formidable win record, the respect of his peers and an ironclad contract (the Massey pre-nup) named after him, he's reached a crossroads in his life. Sat β¦ed on success, boredom has set in and he's looking for new challenges. All that changes when Miles meets his match in the devastating Marylin Rexroth. Marylin is the soon-to-be ex-wife of his client Rex Rexroth, a wealthy real estate developer and habitual philanderer. With the help of hard charging private investigator Gus Petch, she has Rex nailed and is looking forward to the financial independence a successful divorce will bring. But thanks to Miles' considerable skills, she ends up with nothing. Not to be outdone, Marylin schemes to get even and as part of her plan, quickly marries oil tycoon Howard Doyle. Miles and his unflappable associate, Wrigley, unwittingly dig themselves in deeper and deeper as they go head-to-head with Marylin. Underhanded tactics, deceptions and an undeniable attraction escalate as Marylin and Miles square off in this classic battle of the sexes. (Read More)
Subgenre: | screwball comedy |
Themes: | inheritancefriendshiprevengesuicidemarriageinfidelityadulteryweddingfuneralextramarital affairdivorceunfaithfulnesspoetryhomelessness |
Mood: | satirenightmaremurder plot |
Locations: | elevatorhotelrestauranttrainswimming poolairplanelos angeles californiaurban settingcourtroommotel |
Characters: | waitresshusband wife relationshipfriendactorphotographerlawyerhitmansuicide by gunshotmurder for hire |
Story: | conciergeconcasinoface slapdoggunkisssingingerectioncell phonesongbeatingunderwearcar accidentcamera β¦lielingeriecafeguitarassassinwinestrangulationvideo camerastabbingwomandinerjudgeman with glassestrialdream sequencefemme fataleprologuechampagnecourtconvertiblespeechwitnesslas vegas nevadaheart attackprivate detectivepoemsoap operabreaking and enteringwoman with glassesred dressrageamerican footballassaultanimal attackdentistattorneymillionairelove at first sightdespairaquariumdeceittrophymidlife crisisimpotencevideo tapevacuum cleanerreal estatejuryponytailasthmahired killerconventionslot machineteethbattle of the sexesspawatching a videoanimated creditsfictional reality showbagpipesstupid victimmarriage of conveniencebaptistbeverly hills californiamortgagepoodlelaw firmbaronfortunetv producertv show in filmwife abusekiltrottweilerjaguarmalibu californiaphilandererpastrycupidnegotiatortunapool cleanerreference to mcdonald's restaurantdictaphoneaccidental suicidebotoxspecial educationtennis proulcerpilatesprenuptial agreementreference to david and goliathlake tahoewedding chapeloil tycoonslow clapaddress bookcolostomyreference to attila the hunreference to ivan the terriblepalimonyreference to american airlinesreference to clarence thomas (See All) |
Elise (Angelina Jolie) sits next to an American tourist, Frank (Johnny Depp), on a train going to Venice. She has chosen him as a decoy, making believe that he is her lover who is wanted by police. Not only will they need to evade the police, but also the mobster whose money her lover stole.
Themes: | murdermoneygangsterinvestigationdeceptiongamblingsurveillance |
Mood: | train travel |
Locations: | hoteltrainparis francelondon englandairportpolice stationrooftopboat chase |
Characters: | teacherpolice officerhitmansniperrussianfrenchamerican abroadsniper riflepolice arrestrussian mafiapolice surveillance |
Story: | chequecasinoforeign language adaptationdouble crossface slapcigarette smokingtwo word titlekissdancingphotographexplosionpartyknifepistolcell phone β¦dreamcomputercameraarrestletterheld at gunpointcafehandcuffsshot in the backfoot chaseassassingangstrangulationwomansubwayno opening creditsfemme fataleorganized crimebinocularsundercovermistaken identitythreatened with a knifesecret agentsilencersubtitled scenecorrupt cophenchmancrime bossitalianassassination attempttouristwalkie talkiemobstermobjumping from heightrailway stationpassportthugmisunderstandingfirst kisssafeundercover agentprison cellpassionate kisspolice inspectormusic bandplaying cardsmob bossenglishman abroadbeing followedshot through a windowplastic surgeryfirearmfake identitystolen moneybicyclinggun held to headsailboatgorillaclimbing through a windowfemale spyno title at beginningfalling into waterhusbandvenice italytrain ridemacguffinmafia bosshitchcockianinvitationtailorsledgehammerdreamingshot through a doorfake accentballroomzippo lightercanalautomatic weaponballroom dancingcomeuppanceairlinerinterpreterjumping from a rooftopenglishwoman abroadinterpoldigital cameracouriernew identityremake of french filmgondolaroom servicehitting a womangoateeobservationluxury hotelsidewalk cafescotland yardboat ridefoolwall safenegotiatorhotel suitetrain journeypushed into waterundercover operationprivate planeincognitoburning a lettergovernment agencyamerican touristbotoxhidden microphonetailing a suspectreference to marcel prousttelephoto lensburning a documentchoke to deathrussophobiaboat crashchase on the roofdining carrunning across a roofbicycle courierchase on footcharm braceletfruit standhidden safeformal dancepicking locksurveillance vanelectronic cigarettereference to honore de balzaccomputer searchgrabbed by the haircorporate jetrussian gang (See All) |
Vincent Downs is a cop in Las Vegas, who's partnered with a crooked cop. His partner asks him to steal some drugs, which they do. But what they don't know is that the drugs belong to a crime family, the Novaks who goes after anyone who crosses them. And Rob Novak the man who was handling the drug sa β¦le sets his sights on the man who sold him the drugs, casino boss Rubino. Rubino discovers Downs was the one who stole the drugs so he has Downs' son abducted and tells Downs to bring the drugs to his casino. Jennifer Bryant, an idealistic cop who wants to take down every criminal including the Novaks. Recently one her busts went bust and she did everything by the book. She thinks all the men are patronizing her. When she meets Downs she gets a vibe off of him and follows him. Downs brings the drugs to the casino and hides the drugs. Downs meets with Rubino and asks for his drugs. Downs wants his son first before he gives him the drugs. Rubino shows him his son and goes to get the drugs but Bryant finds the drugs and takes them. When Downs learns what she did he scrambles to find a way to save his son. And Novak needs the drugs desperately and goes after everyone especially Downs who is latter asisted by his wife and son to defeat these foes. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial artssuspense |
Themes: | murderdeathkidnappingdrugsbetrayalfeartortureescapegangsterinvestigationdeceptionrobberycorruptionbrutalityparanoia β¦surveillancepanicpolice investigationpolice corruption (See All) |
Mood: | neo noircar chase |
Locations: | elevatorhotelbarhospitalnightclubkitchenurban settingpolice stationpolice cartunnelfire truck |
Characters: | father son relationshippolicemother son relationshipteenagertattooteenage boypolice officernursedetectivehostagetough guywarriorsecurity guardpolice detectivepsychiatrist β¦ex husband ex wife relationshippolice officer taken hostage (See All) |
Story: | casinobartenderdouble crossremakesurprise endingchasecigarette smokingbloodviolenceone word titlebare chested malefightphotographknifepistol β¦cell phoneshootoutbeatingshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine guncar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunrescuepunched in the facearrestgunfightbrawlshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassescar crashinterrogationhandcuffsrevolvercriminalshot in the backf wordflashlightambushstrangulationdisguiseambulancedrug dealerimpalementcocainestabbed to deathmixed martial artsstabbed in the chestfalse accusationno opening creditsanti herodisarming someonechild in perilhit by a carunderwater scenepolice officer killedvannews reportshot in the legdrowningshot in the foreheadorganized crimehotel roombeaten to deathdangerlocker roomelectrocutionundercoverrace against timecover upknocked outtough girlopening action sceneflowersstreet shootoutscarbodyguardsuspiciondie hard scenariothreatened with a knifeshot in the armlas vegas nevadaobscene finger gesturebare chested male bondagecorrupt copstrong female characterhenchmansociopathsecurity cameramobsterstabbed in the stomachbeardkicked in the stomachwristwatchpooldesperationstrong female leadparking garagefollowing someonemasked manpresumed deadfemale warriorgas maskthugcrime scenetensionstealing a carfight to the deathstabbed in the throatpartnermercilessnessgash in the facedeath threatevacuationpolice officer shotpunched in the chestthrown through a windowaerial shotone dayundercover coptough copbody landing on a carraised middle fingerlens flarestadiumgrenade launchermob bossshot through a windowmale objectificationsuffocationface maskfinal showdownfire extinguishertaserbag over headgun in mouthpistol whipspiral staircasegolf clubinformanthanging upside downentrepreneurmacguffinmeat cleaverwoman kills a manbadgefemale police officeroverturning carrogue agentspawoman fights a manspitting bloodlocked in a roomblack copanti heroinesocial decaysugarpolice officer shot in the headcat and mousechild with a gunhit with a chairlas vegasrescue attemptman fights a womancorrupt businessmanremake of french filmhidden doorinternal affairstall mantear gasdeahusband wife estrangementdea agentkilled in actionestranged sonpolice escorttongue cut outdry cleaningstabbed in the earhandcuffed to a bedpostunderground parking garageundercover policemanshell casingpolice escort killedopening creditskidnapped sonsuffocated to deathwashroom attendantreference to nancy drewcarnapping (See All) |
Smart-but-ineffectual journalist Dan "We use euphemisms!" cannot decide between his girlfriend, loving-but-clingy waitress Alice, or his lover cold-but-intellectual photographer Anna; herself indecisive between Dan and honest-but-thuggish "You're bloody gorgeous!" doctor Larry. The film puts the fou β¦r leading characters in a box and strips them apart. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent filmmelodrama |
Themes: | revengemarriageinfidelitymoneybetrayaljealousyadulteryextramarital affairangerdivorcedeath of fatherobsessiondeath of motherdepression β¦guiltunfaithfulnessdatingrivalryphotographytheatrebreak upwealthforgiveness (See All) |
Mood: | rainambiguous ending |
Locations: | elevatorhotelbarhospitalnew york cityrestaurantbuslondon englandtaxiairportstrip clubtaxi driver |
Characters: | waitresshusband wife relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorchildrenprostitutepolicemandancerphotographerwriterlove trianglelustamericancheating on girlfriend |
Story: | bartenderface slapcigarette smokingfemale nuditybloodone word titlefemale frontal nudityflashbacksex scenekissdancingphotographpantiesbased on playcrying β¦car accidentmirrorslow motion scenecomputercamerathongbooklietearsbirthdaycafebathroommanhattan new york citystrippercleavageoperajournalistbrainternetnonlinear timelineapologyscantily clad femalehit by a carflash forwardparkportraitmistaken identityvacationwigstalkingcheating wifegirl in pantieseyeglassesshavingteadesirenipples visible through clothingballoonslow motionsexual attractionhappinesssecurity cameradysfunctional marriageimpersonationart galleryfollowing someonepassportphoto shootsufferingsurveillance camerabreakupunfaithful wifesex talklove at first sighttheatre audienceaquariumrosedivorceesurgeonpatriotismpractical jokeadulterous wifespit in the facepostcardexotic dancermen's bathroompublisherphysicianeditorselfishnessfilm cameraemergency roomtimes square manhattan new york citymanuscriptdialogue drivenmemorialchance meetingschizophrenicleg injuryexpatriatecustomsscreenplay adapted by authordouble decker busobituarycompanionfemale photographerpersonal adcybersexchat roomnipple slipexhibitpole dancefilm with ambiguous titleinstant messagingsextingriver thamesdialogue driven storylinedressing gowncompromiseintimatelinguistmedium format cameralove quadranglephoto exhibitinternet sexlondon bustheatre lobbymale slaps femaleinternet chatroompedestrian crossingdermatologistdeviousnessleica cameramuseum of modern art manhattan new york citybpd (See All) |
When a man (Robbins) believes he has discovered that his wife is having an affair with his boss, it sets off a chain reaction of events. First he wanders into a ghetto where a robber (Lawrence) tries to take his money at gunpoint, but instead sets a wild ride from California to Arizona. The two even β¦tually become reluctant friends. Discussing robbery techniques, they decide to get back at the boss by robbing an office safe containing hundreds of thousands of dollars. Life is further complicated by another pair of robbers who chase the first two for infringing on their territory. (Read More)
Subgenre: | heistabsurdismbuddy comedy |
Themes: | friendshiprevengekidnappingmoneyescapedeceptionrobberyextramarital affairdysfunctional familyhumiliationsurveillanceunemploymentunlikely friendship |
Mood: | car chase |
Locations: | gas stationhotelbarrestaurantlos angeles californianightclubdeserttaxistrip clubsuv |
Characters: | waitressfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphostagethiefsecurity guardsecretaryfiance fiancee relationship |
Period: | 1990s |
Story: | face slapsurprise endingchasecigarette smokingflashbackfightdancingpistolfistfightcar accidentshotgunpunched in the faceswordarrestbrawl β¦rifleheld at gunpointcar crashhandcuffsrevolvercriminalstripperf wordflashlightdinercoffeeracial slurlimousineperson on firepay phoneon the roadmistaken identitystatuepremarital sexshot in the armclass differencesmachismoanswering machinefarcerace relationssociopathsecurity cameraspidervideotapelossculture clashlasermexican standoffinterracial friendshipbosshitchhikingredneckstealing a carshopliftingrap musicburglaryhit in the crotchconvenience storescene after end creditssafeghettoarizonafallwisecrack humorbalconyraised middle fingergasolinebarbecueinsultreckless drivingsurprise after end creditsbag of moneydirector cameorobberforced to stripsawed off shotgunartifactski maskshot in the handcarjackingstresstwin sisterscrewballcockney accentwanted posterattempted robberyrevolving doorpenis jokeflower shopu.s. marshaladvertising executivecrookkleptomaniacdangerousconvenience store robberycookiesspousecomputer crackingreference to denzel washingtonelectronics expertreference to helen kellercarjackerreference to jason voorheeswrongful suspicionhit on the head with a frying pan (See All) |
After five years in prison, Tony le Stephanois meets his dearest friends Jo and the Italian Mario Ferrati and they invite Tony to steal a couple of jewels from the show-window of the famous jewelry Mappin & Webb Ltd, but he declines. Tony finds his former girlfriend Mado, who became the lover of the β¦ gangster owner of the night-club L' Age d' Or Louis Grutter, and he humiliates her, beating on her back for being unfaithful. Then he calls Jo and Mario and proposes a burglary of the safe of the jewelry. They invite the Italian specialist in safes and elegant wolf Cesar to join their team and they plot a perfect heist. They are successful in their plan, but the Don Juan Cesar makes things go wrong when he gives a valuable ring to his mistress. (Read More)
Subgenre: | capercult filmsuspenseheistheist gone wrong |
Themes: | murderdeathloverevengekidnappinginfidelitydrugsmoneybetrayaldrinkingtorturefuneralgangsterrobberytheft β¦death of fatherbrutalitygamblingvengeancemurder of fathermurder of husband (See All) |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | elevatorbarnew york cityrestauranttrainparis francebathtubnightclublondon englandbicycletaxitrucknightclub singer |
Characters: | brother sister relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipsingerbrother brother relationshippolicemandancerhostagethiefgrandfather grandson relationship |
Story: | conciergecasinodouble crossface slapcigarette smokingbased on novelbloodbare chested malegundancingsingingpistoltelephone callsongbeating β¦car accidentpunched in the facedrinkundressingshootingrunningcar crashinterrogationcafepianohandcuffsrivercriminalshot in the backsubjective cameranewspaperflashlightbrabound and gaggedcandlebanddrug dealerbridgesubwaychild in perilbathcigar smokingtreedrug addictkeypay phonechampagneumbrellacharacter's point of view camera shotsuitcasebraceletringflowersdeath of husbandwitnesstied upblindfoldex convictitalianropeloyaltybreaking and enteringballoonhypodermic needlecowboy hatdrug abusewristwatchphone boothfemale singerwomanizerclockpassportshoesconstruction siteburglarybackstagejunkiecigarette lightercard playingsafedressing roomrelease from prisonkilling spreereckless drivingchloroformfast motion scenecoffee shopjewelryfire extinguishergang warforced to stripstairwayfencejazz musicvacuum cleanervillaearringstakeoutcoughingmoroccorazorbathrobecriminal ganggigolohearsepearl necklaceex conteamworktelegramfur coatdeskmailmantoy guninspectortuberculosisjewelbreaking through a doormetrodoormancasketstraight razorpoker gamejewelry storeone last jobfuneral processionnight clubauto theftjewel thiefleotardsecurity systemsong and danceel trainpower drilljazz clubcareer criminalsafecrackergemsweatingrivierabreaking glasshelium balloongrand pianoplanningjazz bandman dancing with mandopekeyholecleanerjewel theftburglar alarmdiamond ringlocksmithjewelry heiststretchinggetaway caraftermathrugjewel heistmale in a bathtubsedationafrican frenchwind up toyclimbing a ropebeach ballarc de triomphe parismontmartre parisman slaps manvibrationsweaty facexylophonesafecrackingsee through dressclothes hangerstreet cleanerhole in the floorpigallehandcuffed to a chairhead dunked in waterprecious stonedrinking coffeefolding bedhot waxnewspaper standstocking feetbreaking through a glass doorcleanerscrime caperheavy equipmentbass fiddlenewspaper headlinesshooting a dead bodybeating with a gunhole in ceiling (See All) |
David Mamet takes this story of thieves along many twists and turns, some of which work and some of which don't. Gene Hackman plays the brilliant leader of a gang (Delroy Lindo, Ricky Jay & Rebecca Pigeon as Hackman's youngish wife), which pulls off complex heists for a despicable fence (Danny DeVit β¦o). After stiffing the gang on a jewelry robbery, DeVito forces the gang to go after a Swiss gold shipment and to use his nephew (Sam Rockwell) in the crime. No one trusts anyone and every step is shaded with the unexpected. (Read More)
Subgenre: | caperindependent filmblack comedysuspenseheistheist movie |
Themes: | murderdeathfriendshipinfidelitymoneybetrayalescapegangsterdeceptionrobberytheftblackmailmafiasurveillance |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | barairplaneboatairporttruckschool bus |
Characters: | waitresshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicetattoopolicemanthiefsecurity guarduncle nephew relationshipuncle niece relationship |
Period: | 2000s |
Story: | double crossface slapsurprise endingcigarette smokingbloodviolenceone word titlegunfightexplosionpistolcell phoneshootoutshot to deathblood splatter β¦fistfightcar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headshotgungunfightbrawlshootingshowdownrifleheld at gunpointcar crashinterrogationrevolvercriminalshot in the backf wordgangambushdisguisedinermapno opening creditsanti herohit by a carfemme fatalecigar smokingshot in the legpilotorganized crimefbiproduct placementknocked outkicked in the facegymloss of fatherex convictshot in the armcheating wifehenchmancrime bossgoldsecurity cameraparking garagemasked manretirementitalian americanboston massachusettsimpostorpartnergunshot woundshot in the facehit on the headsafegunfiredrugged drinkmob bossjewelryface masktasertimebombdouble barreled shotgunknocked unconsciousoffscreen killingcriminal gangaltered version of studio logomafia bossshot in the footboxing ringjewelry storehidden gunone last jobtrophy wifeolder man young girl relationshipswissstun gunjewel thiefreference to frank sinatradocksmale camaraderiegas grenadestate troopershort haired femalegold barjewelry heisttarmacjewel heistcargo planewife's sexual pretencehomemade explosiveknockout gasjewelry theftstolen goldshot while trying to escapeletter bombusa customsage gapreference to rumpelstiltskin (See All) |
Michael Mason, a pick-pocket living in Paris steals a bag with a teddy bear in it. Not realizing the toy contains a timed bomb, he tosses it aside on a busy street. A few seconds later it explodes, killing four people. CCTV footage reveals Masons face and the French police tag him as a terrorist thr β¦eat. The explosion, although botched, was set up by a select group of the French Interior Ministry as a decoy so they can make a half billion dollar digital transfer from a bank, (closed on French National Day) -hence the title Bastille Day. In a separate CIA investigation the unruly agent Sean Briar, discovers the real story behind Masons "terrorist attack". The two men, on different sides of the law, collaborate to bring the corrupt members of the Ministry down. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent filmmartial artsblack comedyconspiracyheistbuddy comedy |
Themes: | murderdeathrevengekidnappingmoneybetrayalfearescapeheroinvestigationdeceptioncorruptionbrutalityterrorismparanoia β¦redemptionsurveillancehome invasionpanicpolice brutalitypolice corruption (See All) |
Locations: | elevatorbarrestaurantchurchhelicoptermotorcycleparis franceurban settingapartmentrooftoprooftop chase |
Characters: | policetattoopolice officerdetectivehostagethieftough guywarrioraction herosecurity guardpolice detectivesniperamerican abroadpolice shootoutsniper rifle β¦ex soldierfrench police (See All) |
Story: | con artistimpersonating a police officerbartenderdouble crosssurprise endingchasefemale nuditybloodviolencefemale frontal nudityflashbackfemale rear nudityfightfemale full frontal nudityphotograph β¦title spoken by characterexplosionknifepistolfirecell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathfistfightmachine guncar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenepunched in the facewritten by directorarrestgunfightbrawlmaskshowdownheld at gunpointhand to hand combatbombcar crashinterrogationcafehandcuffscriminalshot in the backf wordsubjective cameraspyfoot chaseambushterroristdisguiseambulancemixed martial artstied to a chairinternetsubwayfalse accusationno opening creditsanti herodisarming someoneone man armyvannews reportshot in the legshot in the foreheadon the runattempted murderpublic nudityone against manycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathdangerprotestelectrocutionfugitivecharacter's point of view camera shotmissionrace against timeknocked outkicked in the facebaseball batbankshot in the shouldermanipulationwigthreatened with a knifebank robberyshot in the armsecret agentsilencerespionageciasubtitled scenearsoncorrupt copstylized violenceriotgoldfalling down stairsrevelationhead butthelmetstealingkicked in the stomachbuttocksswat teamwristwatchpress conferenceteddy bearparadefollowing someonemexican standoffbar fightgas maskpassportshieldhit in the crotchmercilessnesschaospool tableshot in the faceevacuationescape attemptpunched in the chestassault rifleaerial shottitle at the endbulletproof vestlasersightpolice inspectorterrorist plotmedia coveragetracking devicehit with a baseball battext messagingshot through a windowabandoned buildingcia agentbag of moneyterrorist groupface maskfinal showdownmolotov cocktailpickpocketbag over headgun in mouthtimebombeiffel tower parissubway stationwalletfencestreet marketjukeboxfemale spyno title at beginningflarepolice captainman kills a womanmosquewoman kills a manhanged mancorrupt policecar set on fireshot in the throatcamcordercarjackingrogue agentwoman fights a manfilmingcamera phonemetrowrongful arrestclimbing out a windowsocial decayvillain arrestedbilingualismsurveillance footagesecret roomrevolving doordecoybank vaultbank heistbritish actor playing american characterman fights a womanrogue copbreaking down a doorhidden doorcareer criminalnightstickflash drivebatondisobeying ordersgas grenadereference to britney spearscleanerinsubordinationriot policeblack heroparis metrogold bararound the worldmoney transferflash grenadeplush toyprotestersemtexbastille dayhashtagsacre coeur paris (See All) |
Based on the novel by David Baldacci, Absolute Power is about the ruthlessness of people in power. The President believes that everything he does is beyond reproach, including an affair or two. That leads to murder and everyone around him is involved. There is only one witness, a thief named Luther β¦Whitney. They are sure he'll talk, but when? The Secret Service is determined to keep him quiet, but catching a thief isn't always easy. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspenseconspiracypsycho thrillerpolitical thrillerpolitical conspiracy |
Themes: | murderdeathlovefriendshiprevengesuiciderapebetrayalpoliticsadulterydrunkennessescapeheroinvestigationdeception β¦voyeurismextramarital affaircorruptionparanoiablackmailredemptionhome invasiondeath of wifenear death experience (See All) |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | hotelbarhospitalmotorcycleairportwoodswheelchairapartmentpolice station |
Characters: | family relationshipspolicefather daughter relationshipdoctordetectivethieftough guyhitmanpolice detectivesniperolder man younger woman relationshipsniper rifle |
Story: | forgerimpersonating a police officerbartenderface slapchasecigarette smokingsexbased on novelbloodviolencetwo word titlekissfightphotographparty β¦knifepistolbased on bookcorpseshot to deathblood splattercar accidentshot in the headpunched in the facearrestletterpaintingbedcafehandcuffsvoyeurshot in the backfoot chaseflashlightambushdisguisemansionwomananti herodrawingnews reportnecklaceracial sluron the runattempted murderlimousinewidowerpay phonecover uplightningu.s. presidentattempted rapedirected by starpresidentwitnesspolicewomanthreatened with a knifeex convictsilencerkissing while having sexnewspaper headlinepowerwashington d.c.answering machinesyringeelectronic music scoreheavy rainlooking at oneself in a mirrorhidingloss of wifevideotapepress conferenceproduced by directorsadomasochismart gallerywhite housecrime scenereverse footageburglarburglarystabbed in the neckmillionaireblack braframe upsafeautopsyrainstormtourethnic slurmelancholypolitical corruptionframed for murderjewelryex copsecret servicestolen moneystabbed in the armredheaded womanhospital roomhired killeroffscreen killingprosecutormetal detectortwo way mirrorforgerywoman shotvaultbutt slapmotorcycle copwoman slaps a manfake moustacheman hits a womannight vision goggleswiretappingwoman in dangersecret roomman slaps a womancrime of passiondead woman on floorjoggerone last jobtrophy wifegovernment corruptionwoman punches a mansecret service agentjewel thiefanswering machine messagefather daughter estrangementcareer criminalcharacter appears on tvman punches a womanreference to george washingtonreference to sherlock holmeswoman hits a manhomicide detectiveyelling for helpreference to thomas jeffersonproduced by actorpolitical cover upkorean war veteranpolaroid photographmaster of disguisecharacter appears on front page of a newspapercrusadeyoung wifediamond necklacewoman beaterreference to the old testamentwhite house washington d.c.chief of staffletter openeru.s. secret serviceincriminating evidenceinjected in neckjewelry theftcar over a cliffjewelry thiefreference to mary poppinsview through rifle scopeposing as a doctor80 year oldcrime scene cleanupstabbed with a letter openerwatergate hoteldaughter in danger (See All) |
The Counterfeiters is the true story of the largest counterfeiting operation in history, set up by the Nazis in 1936. Salomon "Sally" Sorowitsch is the king of counterfeiters. He lives a mischievous life of cards, booze, and women in Berlin during the Nazi-era. Suddenly his luck runs dry when arrest β¦ed by Superintendent Friedrich Herzog. Immediately thrown into the Mauthausen concentration camp, Salomon exhibits exceptional skills there and is soon transferred to the upgraded camp of Sachsenhausen. Upon his arrival, he once again comes face to face with Herzog, who is there on a secret mission. Hand-picked for his unique skill, Salomon and a group of professionals are forced to produce fake foreign currency under the program Operation Bernhard. The team, which also includes detainee Adolf Burger, is given luxury barracks for their assistance. But while Salomon attempts to weaken the economy of Germany's allied opponents, Adolf refuses to use his skills for Nazi profit and would like to do something to stop Operation Bernhard's aid to the war effort. Faced with a moral dilemma, Salomon must decide whether his actions, which could prolong the war and risk the lives of fellow prisoners, are ultimately the right ones. (Read More)
Themes: | murderdeathsuicidedrugsmoneybetrayalpoliticsdrinkingfeardeceptionbrutalityblackmaildatinghumiliationgambling β¦illnessdeath of wifeholocaustdyingstarvation (See All) |
Mood: | gorerain |
Locations: | hotelbarbeachtraincanadagermanynazi germanydancing on the beach |
Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipdoctorchildrensingerdancerphotographerartistjewishjewrussiangermannazi officergerman jew |
Period: | world war two1940s1930syear 1945year 1939 |
Story: | counterfeit moneyforgercounterfeitfraudcasinoface slapcigarette smokingsexfemale nuditynuditybloodmale nudityviolenceflashbackmale frontal nudity β¦male rear nuditydogbare chested malegunfemale rear nudityfightdancingphotographmale full frontal nuditysingingpistolshowerbased on true storycryingsongbeatingshot to deathunderwearblood splatterfoodmirrorurinationshot in the headpunched in the facedrinkarrestundressingbare buttlettershootingpaintinglietearsrunninglingeriebedbathroomhandcuffsmale pubic haircriminalsubjective camerasurvivalnewspaperflashlightbradeath of friendsuicide attemptnonlinear timelineanti heropainterdrawingcigar smokingracial slurgunshotflash forwardbeaten to deathprologueliarchampagnesuitcasehairy chestnewspaper headlinerecord playerberlin germanywaitersabotagebulletmedicinelooking at oneself in a mirrorcagelistening to musicfaintingsurvivorrecordingcommunistloss of wifecampscampassportanti semitismshoescynicismwhiphungercard playingsketchconcentration camppridefascismdeceittuxedopublic humiliationbriefcasewar crimedormitorypost world war twohandshakegamblergerman shepherdbarbercorporal punishmentstabbed in the armdegradationaustriabankerlistening to a radiowetting pantsvienna austriaworkshopwrist slittingsoupbunk bedepiloguebankruptcyopera singerauschwitzhamburg germanycontrabandforgeryinmatemartyrssmagnifying glassradio newstuberculosisscoldingtailorfloggingping pongclothesgestaporoulettepapermuralshower roomwarsaw polandbarracksswindlertable tennisemaciationsafe deposit boxbloody mouthprinting presslugerurinating on someoneid cardidealistpickaxeprinterhand woundbank accountzurich switzerlandnazi concentration campmanicuremonte carlohand bandagecarrying a dead bodysee through bra30 year oldaryanyear 1936counterfeitingreference to heinrich himmlerjewelerstrawcounterfeiterface woundopera musicscrubbing a floorbank notetypographygraphic artistframing deviceproletariatcancan dancecopperbuchenwaldtango musicdachauswiss banktheresienstadtmauthausenworld waramateur theatrecleaning a toiletdestroyed evidenceshot while trying to escapereference to wassily kandinskysobiborbank of englandbritish poundleg chainsshooting through a wall (See All) |
The night he retires as a Nevada sheriff, Jerry Black pledges to the mother of a murdered girl that he will find the killer. Jerry doesn't believe the police arrested the right man; he discovers this is the third incident in the area in the recent past with victims young, blond, pretty, and small fo β¦r their age. So he buys an old gas station in the mountains near the crimes in order to search for a tall man who drives a black station wagon, gives toy porcupines as gifts, and calls himself the wizard: clues from a drawing by the dead girl. Jerry's solitary life gives way to friendship with a woman and her small, blond daughter. Has Jerry neglected something that may prove fatal? (Read More)
Themes: | murderdeathsuicidemarriagedrinkinginvestigationangerobsessionparanoiainsanityphotographyjusticechild murder investigation |
Locations: | gas stationrestaurantchurchcarsnowboatrural settingfarmlake |
Characters: | waitressfamily relationshipspolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipserial killerdetectivepolicemanreference to godlittle girlnative americankillerbiblesecretarygrandmother granddaughter relationship β¦suicide by gunshotmurder of girl (See All) |
Period: | winter |
Story: | foreign language adaptationremakesurprise endingcigarette smokingbased on novelbloodcorpseblood splatterdrinkpaintingbeerdead bodyinterrogationcafethroat slitting β¦drawingfishingsearchconfessionproduct placementwitnesschild murderballoondressred dressmutilationworking classgiantparadecrying manpreacherretirementpromiseironyconvenience storealzheimer's diseaseswingdivorceechocolatecannabispedophiliadead childrenpolice chiefmental retardationinformantsplit personalityanimal abuseshot through the mouthfilling stationtraffic accidentnevadasadistic psychopathschizophrenicscythesurprise partybloody body of a childserial rapistshackburned bodycrime scene photographfalse confessionschoolyardschoolmateoff screen rapeserial child killerashtrayflea markethans christian andersenprivate investigationgold toothchain smokingreno nevadacandy storedreadporcupinepledgemumblingroadhouseretirement partyassault and batteryjack and the beanstalkretired policemanstiltwalkercriminal profilerburned up carunsolved caseabusive ex husbandcriminal profileorange peel (See All) |
Gloria (Anne Hathaway) is an out-of-work girl who, after getting kicked out of her apartment by her boyfriend, is forced to leave her life in New York and move back to her hometown. When news reports surface that a giant creature is destroying Seoul, South Korea, Gloria gradually comes to the realiz β¦ation that she is somehow connected to this far-off phenomenon. As events begin to spin out of control, Gloria must determine why her seemingly insignificant existence has such a colossal effect on the fate of the world. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent filmblack comedyparanormal phenomenacreature featuremonster movie |
Themes: | deathfriendshiprevengesurrealismjealousyfeardrunkennessescapemonsterangersupernatural powerparanoiaredemptionguiltinsanity β¦abusehome invasionalcoholismpanicunemployment (See All) |
Mood: | ambiguous ending |
Locations: | gas stationhotelbarnew york cityswimming poolhelicoptersmall townairplanetaxiairportapartmentpolice carschool bus |
Characters: | waitressfemale protagonistsoldierwriterbullyalcoholicamerican abroadex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipchildhood friend |
Period: | 2010s |
Story: | bartenderface slapsurprise endingchasebloodviolenceone word titleflashbackkissfightdancingphotographexplosionfirecell phone β¦fistfightslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvwritten by directorbattlebrawlshowdownbeerrobotf wordambulancewomanmontagearmydinermapno opening creditschild in perilcreaturenews reportflash forwardparktreestalkerhotel roomdangerprologueproduct placementrace against timeknocked outlightningmanipulationscarstalkinglaptoppremarital sexfireworkslove interestnewspaper headlinesubtitled scenepickup truckdisasterdestructionmass murderbeer drinkingbeardyoutubejumping from heightmind controlrampageplaygroundfight to the deathgash in the facedeath threatevacuationkicked in the crotchthunderstormjumping through a windowaerial shotblack eyeexploding helicoptertelekinesispsychoticmoral dilemmamedia coveragememory lossenglishman abroadgiant robotmagic tricklevitationfinal showdownhomagehuman monstergiant monsterblackoutabandoned housebully comeuppanceyoung version of characterman punching a womanfinal battlewoman fights a mancamera phonefemale bartenderwoman slaps a manlifting person in airfirecrackerhostage situationloss of memorywoman punching a manhit with a chairabusive relationshipwoman punches a mankaijutv setstruck by lightninggiant creatureaction figureemotional abusegooglebar ownerplaying cardthrown from heightseoulfilm with ambiguous titlequirkytoy robotmanifestationjumping into a pool with clothes onman woman fightair mattressdumped by boyfriendwoman with a black eyeseoul south korearobot monster battle (See All) |
Oddball cop and tough guy, Jack Cates is the only survivor of a cop shooting and in hunting down the murderer collects Reggie Hammond from jail for 48 hours. Hammond is oddly motivated to help. The killer is searching for his stash of cash. Cates and Hammond who have the Black-white, cop-crook thing β¦ to work out make surprisingly good partners as they navigate through the city looking for their suspect. (Read More)
Subgenre: | martial artscult filmsuspense |
Themes: | murderrevengekidnappingheroracismpsychopathalcoholismpolice brutalityprison escape |
Mood: | neo noircar chase |
Locations: | hotelbarbusnightclubpolice stationofficemotelsan francisco californiahotel fight |
Characters: | policeafrican americanprostituteserial killerhostagetough guyaction heronative americanalcoholicpolice detectivepolice shootoutdysfunctional relationship |
Story: | impersonating a police officerbartendersurprise endingchasecigarette smokingfemale nuditynumber in titlebloodviolencebare breastsbare chested malegunkissfight β¦title spoken by charactersingingknifepistolshootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightshotgungunfightbrawlbare buttshowdownheld at gunpointbeerprostitutionrevolverfightingstripperbisexualgay slurmixed martial artsprisonersubwaybrunettedisarming someonepolice officer killedshot in the foreheadracial slurpay phonebaseball batopening action scenestreet shootoutconvertiblepremarital sexsemiautomatic pistolobscene finger gesturemachismobeer drinkingcoplistening to musiccowboy hatcountry musicblockbustermexican standoffinterracial friendshipbar fightredneckwhiskeyhookerbuddypartnermercilessnesspolice officer shotthrown through a windowconvicttough copprison cellsouthern accenthit with a baseball batvodkastolen cartitle ends with periodbad guycartoon on tvpolice officer shot in the chesttwo man armyquick drawstolen moneybuddy copgun violenceaction violencemaverick copprison breaktime for titlesix shooterlong brown hairshoulder holsterjail breakpayphonebuddy movieconvicted felonhit with a car doorbarroom brawlalley fightescapeelesbian slurcold blooded killerchain gangbowie knifebuddy filmchinatown san franciscoracial overtonesstolen guncartoon on televisionfake fightfrisksubway chaseunderbellyredneck bar (See All) |