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1. Pride (I) (2014)
R | 119 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
U.K. gay activists work to help miners during their lengthy strike of the National Union of Mineworkers in the summer of 1984.
Director: Matthew Warchus | Stars: Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West, Paddy Considine
Votes: 61,558
2. Total Control (2019– )
60 min | Drama, Thriller
An Indigenous woman in Australia is thrust into the political limelight.
Stars: Deborah Mailman, Rachel Griffiths, Rob Collins, Wesley Patten
Votes: 1,670
3. American Outlaws (2001)
PG-13 | 94 min | Action, Western
5 Southern friends return home when the war ends 1865. But Yankee soldiers and Pinkerton are busy helping a railroad baron grab land from farmers along the planned railroad west. The 5 friends fight back.
Director: Les Mayfield | Stars: Colin Farrell, Scott Caan, Ali Larter, Gabriel Macht
Votes: 17,491 | Gross: $13.26M
4. Duck, You Sucker! (1971)
PG | 138 min | Drama, War, Western
A low-life bandit and an I.R.A. explosives expert rebel against the government and become heroes of the Mexican Revolution.
Director: Sergio Leone | Stars: Rod Steiger, James Coburn, Romolo Valli, Maria Monti
Votes: 37,460 | Gross: $0.70M
5. Assassins (1995)
R | 133 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
Professional hit-man Robert Rath wants to fulfill a few more contracts before retiring but unscrupulous ambitious newcomer hit-man Miguel Bain keeps killing Rath's targets.
Director: Richard Donner | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Antonio Banderas, Julianne Moore, Anatoli Davydov
Votes: 88,154 | Gross: $30.31M
6. If.... (1968)
R | 111 min | Crime, Drama
In this allegorical story, a revolution led by pupil Mick Travis takes place at an old established private school in England.
Director: Lindsay Anderson | Stars: Malcolm McDowell, David Wood, Richard Warwick, Christine Noonan
Votes: 25,172
7. Salvador (1986)
R | 122 min | Drama, History, Thriller
A burnt-out photojournalist becomes involved in a Central American revolution.
Director: Oliver Stone | Stars: James Woods, Jim Belushi, Michael Murphy, John Savage
Votes: 23,126
8. Boxcar Bertha (1972)
R | 88 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
During the Great Depression, a union leader and a young woman become criminals to exact revenge on the management of a railroad.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Barbara Hershey, David Carradine, Barry Primus, Bernie Casey
Votes: 10,891
9. Car Wash (1976)
PG | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A comedic take on the daily life of car-wash employees, chronicling their hopes, fears, joys, dreams, and tribulations, and meeting some eccentric customers along the way.
Director: Michael Schultz | Stars: Richard Pryor, Franklyn Ajaye, Sully Boyar, Richard Brestoff
Votes: 8,182
10. Ginger & Rosa (2012)
PG-13 | 90 min | Drama
A look at the lives of two teenage girls - inseparable friends Ginger and Rosa -- growing up in 1960s London as the Cuban Missile Crisis looms, and the pivotal event that comes to redefine their relationship.
Director: Sally Potter | Stars: Elle Fanning, Alice Englert, Annette Bening, Oliver Platt
Votes: 11,769 | Gross: $1.01M
11. Viva Maria! (1965)
Not Rated | 119 min | Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Somewhere in Central America in 1907: Maria II is the daughter of an Irish terrorist. After her father's death, she meets Maria I, a singer in a circus. She decides to stay with the circus,... See full summary »
Director: Louis Malle | Stars: Brigitte Bardot, Jeanne Moreau, George Hamilton, Paulette Dubost
Votes: 3,965
12. Year of the Gun (1991)
R | 111 min | Action, Romance, Thriller
Two young Americans, he a journalist and she a photojournalist, experience Red Brigades terrorists close up in Rome, 1978.
Director: John Frankenheimer | Stars: Andrew McCarthy, Sharon Stone, Valeria Golino, John Pankow
Votes: 2,956 | Gross: $1.18M
13. Bandit Queen (1994)
Not Rated | 119 min | Action, Biography, Crime
The story of the bandit queen Phoolan Devi who was sent to prison in 1983 and got free in 1994.
Director: Shekhar Kapur | Stars: Seema Biswas, Nirmal Pandey, Rajesh Vivek, Raghubir Yadav
Votes: 5,312 | Gross: $0.40M
14. Alice and the Mayor (2019)
103 min | Comedy, Drama
The mayor of Lyon is in existential crisis. After 30 years in politics, he feels totally empty and devoid of ideas. As a fix for this problem, his aides bring a brilliant young philosopher, into his inner circle.
Director: Nicolas Pariser | Stars: Fabrice Luchini, Anaïs Demoustier, Nora Hamzawi, Léonie Simaga
Votes: 2,734
15. Represent (2023– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
A youth center leader from the suburbs of Paris becomes a candidate in the presidential election. But is France truly ready for a Black president?
Stars: Jean-Pascal Zadi, Eric Judor, Benoît Poelvoorde, Emmanuel Dehaene
Votes: 1,170
16. The Return of Shelley (1988–1992)
30 min | Comedy
After nearly five years away teaching in the Middle East, Shelley flies back into the UK. He's shocked to find a new world of high rent, yuppies, and wine bars--but Shelley is still Shelley--ready wit, work-shy behaviour, and all.
Stars: Hywel Bennett, Andrew Castell, Caroline Langrishe, David Ryall
Votes: 79
17. The Weather Underground (2002)
Unrated | 92 min | Documentary, History, War
The remarkable story of The Weather Underground, radical activists of the 1970s, and of radical politics at its best and most disastrous.
Directors: Sam Green, Bill Siegel | Stars: Lili Taylor, Pamela Z, Jim Lange, Evan White
Votes: 3,767 | Gross: $0.56M
18. Comrades (1986)
183 min | Drama, History
The story of "The Tolpuddle Martyrs". A group of nineteenth century English farm laborers who formed one of the first trade unions and started a campaign to receive fair wages.
Director: Bill Douglas | Stars: Robin Soans, William Gaminara, Stephen Bateman, Phil Davis
Votes: 933
19. Oi aparadektoi (1991–1993)
30 min | Comedy
The adventures of four people who live in Athens: Spyros and his wife Dimitra, and Vlassis with his friend Yannis. They are best friends and can't stay out of trouble.
Stars: Giannis Bezos, Spiros Papadopoulos, Vlassis Bonatsos, Dimitra Papadopoulou
Votes: 2,574
20. Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired (2008)
Unrated | 99 min | Documentary, Crime
Examines the public scandal and private tragedy which led to legendary filmmaker Roman Polanski's sudden flight from the United States.
Director: Marina Zenovich | Stars: Andrew Braunsberg, Richard Brenneman, Douglas Dalton, Marilyn Beck
Votes: 5,202 | Gross: $0.06M
21. Rebellion in Patagonia (1974)
Not Rated | 110 min | Drama, History, Western
In 1920, some workers of Patagonia, grouped in anarchist and socialist societies, decide to make a strike demanding better working conditions. The situation becomes unsustainable and the government sends the order is restored.
Director: Héctor Olivera | Stars: Pedro Aleandro, Héctor Alterio, Luis Brandoni, Franklin Caicedo
Votes: 1,283
22. Lula, the Son of Brazil (2009)
Not Rated | 130 min | Biography, Drama, History
The true story of a working-class boy who moves to the nation's financial capital at a young age and becomes one of the most influential politicians in Brazil's history.
Directors: Fábio Barreto, Marcelo Santiago | Stars: Rui Ricardo Diaz, Glória Pires, Juliana Baroni, Cleo
Votes: 3,085
23. Kichiku dai enkai (1997)
100 min | Drama, Horror
While the leader is in jail, his leftist group is controlled by his girlfriend, but her leadership lacks conviction and perspective. When the leader commits suicide in prison, despair and ... See full summary »
Director: Kazuyoshi Kumakiri | Stars: Shigeru Bokuda, Sumiko Mikami, Shunsuke Sawada, Toshiyuki Sugihara
Votes: 707
24. United Red Army (2007)
Not Rated | 190 min | Crime, Drama
The film outlines Japanese students movements in the 60s, then shows the formation of the Japanese United Red Army, a communist armed resistance group.
Director: Kôji Wakamatsu | Stars: Maki Sakai, Arata Iura, Akie Namiki, Gô Jibiki
Votes: 882 | Gross: $0.00M
25. Jussi Pussi (1970)
82 min | Comedy
Jussi, a student admired by all women, is inadvertently selected to represent both left-wing and right-wing parties in the parliamentary elections. All Jussi cares about is the beautiful, blonde Irmeli.
Director: Ere Kokkonen | Stars: Vesa-Matti Loiri, Leena Brusiin, Simo Salminen, Leila Itkonen
Votes: 220
26. Adult Human Female (2022)
92 min | Documentary
A groundbreaking documentary investigating the backlash against women who feel threatened by penis-having individuals.
Directors: Deirdre O'Neill, Mike Wayne | Stars: Aja the Empress, Shereen Benjamin, Julie Bindel, Mandy Clare
Votes: 326
27. Irmãos Coragem (1970–1971)
50 min | Drama, Romance
A simple and generous man is a prospector and finds a valuable diamond, which is stolen by the most powerful and unscrupulous man in the region, who has a sick daughter who suffers from triple personality, and for whom he falls in love.
Stars: Lúcia Alves, Maria Alves, Sônia Clara, Clementino Kelé
Votes: 90
28. The Clinton Chronicles (1994 Video)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary
A documentary accusing Bill Clinton of crimes in Arkansas.
Director: Patrick Matrisciana | Stars: Jim Johnson, Nora Waye, Larry Nichols, Doc DeLaughter
Votes: 137
29. Le grand jeu (I) (2015)
99 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Ostensible puppet master is an affable white-haired gentleman named Joseph Paskin casually approaches the sullen Pierre Blum outside a French casino. Joseph pretends not to recognize the 40... See full summary »
Director: Nicolas Pariser | Stars: Melvil Poupaud, André Dussollier, Clémence Poésy, Sophie Cattani
Votes: 441
30. Le président (1961)
110 min | Thriller
At 73, France's ex-president, Emile Beaufort, faces declining health, but he still plays a vigorous role behind the scenes as a philosopher and, potentially, as a power broker. In ... See full summary »
Director: Henri Verneuil | Stars: Jean Gabin, Bernard Blier, Renée Faure, Henri Crémieux
Votes: 1,067
31. Sandino (1990)
135 min | Biography, Drama
The US tried to occupy Nicaragua in 1927. General Cesar Augusto Sandino and his guerrillas begin armed resistance.
Director: Miguel Littin | Stars: Kris Kristofferson, Joaquim de Almeida, Dean Stockwell, Ángela Molina
Votes: 129
32. Michael Moore Hates America (2004)
R | 125 min | Documentary
Michael Wilson, like the subject of his film, is trying to get an interview with a multi-millionaire; however, in this case, that millionaire is Michael Moore himself.
Director: Michael Wilson | Stars: Mike Abraham, Pete Auger, Andrew Breitbart, Dinesh D'Souza
Votes: 3,983
33. Christopher Titus: Amerigeddon (2019 TV Special)
100 min | Documentary, Comedy
Stand-up comic Christopher Titus takes the stage for his eighth stand up comedy special with one goal in mind, uniting America.
Star: Christopher Titus
Votes: 259
34. Baader (2002)
115 min | Action, Biography, Crime
Andreas Baader starts out as a small-time criminal. In Berlin, he is recruited by a revolutionary cell. They plan to overthrow the state.
Director: Christopher Roth | Stars: Frank Giering, Laura Tonke, Vadim Glowna, Can Taylanlar
Votes: 792
35. Metello (1970)
107 min | Drama, History
Struggling with life in 18th-century Italy, young Metello Salani is determined to change his situation for the better - but love, marriage and politics complicate things considerably...
Director: Mauro Bolognini | Stars: Massimo Ranieri, Ottavia Piccolo, Frank Wolff, Tina Aumont
Votes: 346
36. Sekigun-P.F.L.P: Sekai sensô sengen (1971)
69 min | Documentary
It was a milestone of film as activism, cinema as movement in Japan's context. Adachi and Wakamatsu went to Beirut on the way back from the Cannes Film Festival. There, in collaboration ... See full summary »
Directors: Masao Adachi, Kôji Wakamatsu | Stars: Mustafa Abu Ali, Masao Adachi, George Habash, Susumu Iwabuchi
Votes: 166
37. Pirate TV (2012)
108 min | Comedy
Jean-Lou, Yasmina, Victor, Clara, Adonism and the others create their own TV channel. They especially want to make the revolution.
Director: Michel Leclerc | Stars: Félix Moati, Eric Elmosnino, Sara Forestier, Maïwenn
Votes: 444
38. Those People Next Door (1953)
78 min | Comedy
During the war, a titled family objects to their squadron leader son being engaged to the daughter of a working class factory laborer.
Director: John Harlow | Stars: Jack Warner, Charles Victor, Marjorie Rhodes, Gladys Henson
Votes: 163
39. Slaves in Paradise (1999 TV Movie)
50 min | Documentary
A look at the Austrian far-left Friedrichshof Commune which was set up in 1972 by artist Otto Muehl. It was dissolved in 1990 when Muehl was convicted of the abuse of teenagers who lived in the commune.
Director: Madonna Benjamin | Stars: Jack Davenport, Claudia Muehl, Otto Muehl, Wencke Mühleisen
Votes: 15
40. The Cult Next Door (2017 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
The extraordinary story of the Maoist cult that came to light when 3 women emerged from a small flat in Brixton, South London in 2013. A tiny political sect formed in the 1970s had turned into a bizarre religious cult.
Director: Vanessa Engle | Stars: Aravindan Balakrishnan, Chanda Balakrishnan, Peter Clement, Paul Flewers
Votes: 39
41. The Death of Vince Foster: What Really Happened? (1995 Video)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
What really happened to White House counsel Vince Foster on 20 July, 1993? Suicide or murder? The documentary explores several evidences that indicates a foul play could have happened and ... See full summary »
Director: Patrick Matrisciana | Stars: Bob Bennett, James C. Beyer, Barbara Boxer, Cheryl Braun
Votes: 24
42. Discussions with Richard Dawkins, Episode 1: The Four Horsemen (2008 Video)
120 min | Documentary
Richard Dawkins is joined by Daniel Dennett, Sam Harris and Christopher Hitchens to discuss science, god, religion and much more.
Director: Josh Timonen | Stars: Richard Dawkins, Daniel C. Dennett, Sam Harris, Christopher Hitchens
Votes: 457
43. Mourir à 30 ans (1982)
95 min | Documentary
Romain Goupil records his years of militancy and disappointment as the new world they fought for doesn't come. He praises his missing friend Michel Recanati who committed suicide at 30 years.
Director: Romain Goupil | Stars: Alain Bureau, Pierre Goupil, Romain Goupil, Sophie Goupil
Votes: 240
44. Praise Marx and Pass the Ammunition (1970)
90 min | Drama
Dom, a member of a small trotskyist group, lives in a flat overlooking the British Museum in London. He goes to meetings and sleeps with as many attractive women as possible. The May '68 ... See full summary »
Director: Maurice Hatton | Stars: John Thaw, Edina Ronay, Louis Mahoney, Anthony Villaroel
Votes: 22
45. Casuistry: The Art of Killing a Cat (2004)
91 min | Documentary
A documentary about a man who videotaped his torturing and killing of a cat and called it art.
Director: Zev Asher | Stars: Christie Blatchford, Daniel Borins, Jubal Brown, Matthew Kaczorowski
Votes: 74
46. Art/Crime (2011)
100 min | Documentary
A Documentary about violence, horror, censorship and legislation on the web. In 2009, Remy Couture, a special effects makeup artists from Quebec was arrested by the police right in front of... See full summary »
Director: Frederick Maheux | Stars: Nacho Cerdá, Rémy Couture, Joseph Elfassi, Éric Falardeau
Votes: 19
47. Give Them an Argument with Ben Burgis (2020– )
Talk-Show
Stars: Ben Burgis, David Griscom, Forrest Miller, J. Andrew World
Votes: 11
48. Bill Maher: Live from Oklahoma (2018 TV Special)
TV-MA | 65 min | Comedy
Bill visits the Brady Theater in Tulsa, Oklahoma for his eleventh HBO stand-up special. The topics include the current state of U.S. politics, sexuality, political correctness, aging and Bill's amusingly profound hatred of small children.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller | Star: Bill Maher
Votes: 647
49. Borinage (1934)
36 min | Documentary, Short
Documentary about a miner's strike in Borinage.
Directors: Joris Ivens, Henri Storck
Votes: 434
50. Kenen joukoissa seisot (2006)
80 min | Documentary, Music
Director: Jouko Aaltonen | Stars: Tarmo Aaltonen, Pekka Aarnio, Kaj Chydenius, Charlotta Ericson
Votes: 122