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1. Love & Mercy (2014)
PG-13 | 121 min | Biography, Drama, Music
In the 60s, Beach Boys leader Brian Wilson struggles with emerging psychosis as he attempts to craft his avant-garde pop masterpiece. In the 80s, he's a broken, confused man under the 24-hour watch of shady therapist, Dr. Eugene Landy.
Director: Bill Pohlad | Stars: John Cusack, Paul Dano, Elizabeth Banks, Paul Giamatti
Votes: 42,652 | Gross: $12.55M
2. Swing Vote (2008)
PG-13 | 120 min | Comedy, Drama
In a remarkable turn-of-events, the result of the presidential election comes down to one man's vote.
Director: Joshua Michael Stern | Stars: Kevin Costner, Paula Patton, Kelsey Grammer, Madeline Carroll
Votes: 19,413 | Gross: $16.28M
3. A Better Life (2011)
PG-13 | 98 min | Drama, Romance
A gardener in East L.A. struggles to keep his son away from gangs and immigration agents while trying to give his son the opportunities he never had.
Director: Chris Weitz | Stars: Demián Bichir, José Julián, Eddie 'Piolin' Sotelo, Joaquín Cosio
Votes: 16,548 | Gross: $1.76M
4. Revoir Paris (2022)
105 min | Drama
Three months after surviving a terrorist attack in a bistro, Mia is still traumatized and unable to recall the events of that night. In an effort to move forward, she investigates her memories and retraces her steps.
Director: Alice Winocour | Stars: Virginie Efira, Benoît Magimel, Grégoire Colin, Maya Sansa
Votes: 3,187
5. El Norte (1983)
R | 141 min | Adventure, Drama
After their family is killed in a government massacre, siblings Enrique and Rosa flee Guatemala and embark on a perilous journey to "El Norte": the United States.
Director: Gregory Nava | Stars: Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez, David Villalpando, Ernesto Gómez Cruz, Alicia del Lago
Votes: 5,600
6. Silver City (2004)
R | 128 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
The discovery of a corpse threatens to unravel a bumbling local politician's campaign for governor of Colorado.
Director: John Sayles | Stars: Chris Cooper, Thora Birch, Maria Bello, Billy Zane
Votes: 4,234 | Gross: $1.02M
7. Never Forever (2007)
R | 104 min | Drama, Romance
When an American woman begins a dangerous relationship with an attractive immigrant worker, in order to save her marriage, she finds her true self.
Director: Gina Kim | Stars: Vera Farmiga, David Lee McInnis, Ha Jung-woo, Shirley Roeca
Votes: 1,708 | Gross: $0.01M
8. Windows on the World (2019)
Not Rated | 107 min | Drama
After watching the news on 9/11 with his family, Fernando travels from Mexico to New York City to find his father, an undocumented worker at the World Trade Center's famous Windows on the World restaurant.
Director: Michael D. Olmos | Stars: Ryan Guzman, Edward James Olmos, Chelsea Gilligan, Glynn Turman
Votes: 255
9. La doble vida de Estela Carrillo (2017)
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama
After witnessing a murder, single mother Estela Carrillo must hide the fact that she is an undocumented immigrant escaping a dark past. While hiding her secret, romantic interests and her dream of becoming a singer complicate her plans.
Stars: Ariadne Díaz, David Zepeda, África Zavala, Danilo Carrera
Votes: 65
10. Morgen (2010)
100 min | Drama
A low-key satire that takes a droll approach to the serious subject of illegal immigration.
Director: Marian Crisan | Stars: András Hatházi, Yilmaz Yalçin, Elvira Rimbu, Dorin C. Zachei
Votes: 1,170
11. Trump: What's the Deal? (1991)
83 min | Documentary
Examines claims made by Donald Trump around his persona and his business approach.
Director: Libby Handros | Stars: Sheelsa Allen-Stevens, Jonathan Alter, Abraham Beame, Gary Belis
Votes: 158
12. Parallel Parking (2018)
74 min | Drama
An undocumented Tibetan immigrant and a reckless Dominican-American truck driver forge a relationship that helps them overcome the adversities and heartbreak that life offers.
Director: Aby Rao | Stars: Suparna Thies, Keith Kittrelle, Jerry Adams, Amit Arya
Votes: 25
13. The Hand That Feeds (2014)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, Drama, News
Shy sandwich-maker Mahoma López unites his undocumented immigrant coworkers to fight abusive conditions at a popular New York restaurant chain.
Directors: Robin Blotnick, Rachel Lears | Stars: Virgilio Arán, Benjamin Dictor, Diego Ibañez, Gonzalo Jiménez
Votes: 105
14. In the Shadows (2013)
48 min | Documentary
This documentary by Dan Glynn follows the personal story of Jairo, a hard-working Mexican who immigrates to the US in order to find work to support his family back in Mexico. The film looks... See full summary »
Director: Dan Glynn
Votes: 8
15. La cerca (2005)
TV-PG | 17 min | Drama, Short, Western
An aged Mexican man recounts a vivid memory of his youth: The year was 1959. At the age of 17, Niño arrived to California from Mexico to live with his father, Chappa, on a modest cattle ... See full summary »
Director: SJ Main Muñoz | Stars: Edward James Olmos, Ehécatl Chávez, Hector A. Garcia, Roger E. Fanter
Votes: 55
16. Matías (2005)
23 min | Documentary, Short
Matias is a documentary film that retraces the journey of Matias Juan Garcia Zavaleta, a Mexican migrant trying to cross the border from Mexico into the United States. Like hundreds of ... See full summary »
17. Duffle Bag Baby
Adventure | Announced
After losing her husband, a young immigrant mother tries to build a new life in America. Working as an housekeeper in a hotel, she begins to bring her baby to work in a duffle bag. Then one night the duffle bag is stolen.
18. La Sierva (2012)
74 min | Drama, Thriller
A Mexican, undocumented housekeeper must fight for survival when she steals from a drug cartel.
Stars: Francisco Alvarez, Scott Amiotte, J Michael Briggs, Adam Cabrera
Votes: 6
19. Mr. Folsey (2019)
32 min | Short, Drama
Director: Raymond McMillan | Stars: Jayson Acevedo, Rebecca Escobedo, Bill Kalinak, Julio Reyes
20. Immigrant Prisons (2017 Video)
14 min | Documentary, Short
Brave New Films examines the for-profit immigrant detention centers in the U.S.
Stars: Christina Fialho, James Fife, Tecla, Nicoll Hernández-Polanc
21.
Smallville (2001–2017)
Episode:
Subterranean
(2006)
TV-PG | 40 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
An illegal immigrant from the Mc Nally farm seeks Clark's help. He then uncovers a sinister secret in the farmer's cornfield which has been hidden since the last meteor shower.
Director: Rick Rosenthal | Stars: Tom Welling, Kristin Kreuk, Michael Rosenbaum, Erica Durance
Votes: 1,138
22.
Queen Sugar (2016–2022)
Episode:
Where My Body Stops or Begins
(2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Violet is surprised at her diner by a man from her past. Nova's book is well reviewed but not well received by the family.
Director: Lacey Duke | Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Omar J. Dorsey
Votes: 48
23.
Superstore (2015–2021)
Episode:
Employee Appreciation Day
(2019)
TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy
Amy and Jonah find themselves on opposing sides as corporate tries to win over employees by showering them with treats. When the company's tactics grow more extreme, everyone must band together to save one of their own.
Director: Jeffrey Blitz | Stars: America Ferrera, Ben Feldman, Lauren Ash, Colton Dunn
Votes: 1,073
24.
Promised Land (2022)
Episode:
El Cuchicheo (The Whispering)
(2022)
TV-14 | 43 min | Drama
Joe's award ceremony is interrupted.
Director: Nick Gomez | Stars: John Ortiz, Cecilia Suárez, Augusto Aguilera, Christina Ochoa
Votes: 32
25.
River (2015)
Episode:
Episode #1.6
(2015)
TV-MA | 58 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
As the fractured events of Stevie's murder start to swim into focus for River, the awful truth places more pressure than ever on his worsening state of mind. Can he carry on when so much is left unsaid?
Director: Jessica Hobbs | Stars: Stellan Skarsgård, Lesley Manville, Nicola Walker, Eddie Marsan
Votes: 646
26.
GLOW (2017–2019)
Episode:
Rosalie
(2018)
TV-MA | 36 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport
As the ladies begin to plan for life after the show, Justine's mom shows up on Sam's doorstep, and Bash and Debbie scheme to woo buyers at a TV expo.
Director: Phil Abraham | Stars: Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin, Britt Baron, Kate Nash
Votes: 988
27.
The Blacklist (2013–2023)
Episode:
General Shiro (No. 116)
(2019)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
While Red and Dembe enlist Glenn's help in stacking the jury to Red's advantage for his upcoming trial, the Task Force investigates a series of mysterious deaths resulting from weaponized insects.
Director: Kurt Kuenne | Stars: James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Amir Arison
Votes: 1,276