Certified Fresh 2020-2025, a list by dave Miller

8.3

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73

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4.3

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98

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99

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88

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4.0

age 11+

Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now.

71

6.9

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67

/332/

68

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3.7

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80

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89

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65

/36/

2.5

age 15+

Aspiring bodybuilder Killian Maddox struggles to find human connection in an exploration of celebrity and violence. Nothing deters him from his fiercely protected dream of superstardom, not even the doctors who warn him of the permanent damage he causes to himself with his quest.

68

6.0

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62

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63

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2.8

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78

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76

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61

/28/

3.5

age 16+

When the "Heart Eyes Killer" strikes Seattle, a pair of co-workers pulling overtime on Valentine's Day are mistaken for a couple by the elusive couple-hunting killer. Now, they must spend the most romantic night of the year running for their lives.

68

6.4

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64

/357/

67

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3.4

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89

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54

/22/

63

/26/

3.0

age 16+

When the ongoing rivalry between farmers Michael and Jack suddenly escalates, it triggers a chain of events that take increasingly violent and devastating turns, leaving both families permanently altered.

73

6.9

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70

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70

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3.4

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93

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88

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70

/40/

2.5

age 16+

During a weekend getaway at a secluded lakeside estate, a group of friends finds themselves entangled in a web of secrets, deception, and advanced technology. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, they uncover unsettling truths about themselves and the world around them.

68

6.1

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60

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61

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3.0

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88

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52

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77

/53/

3.5

age 15+

A couple and their children move into a seemingly normal suburban home. When strange events occur, they begin to believe there is something else in the house with them. The presence is about to disrupt their lives in unimaginable ways.

74

6.5

/18144/

68

/1596/

66

/242/

3.4

/346403/

94

/125/

89

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73

/28/

3.0

age 15+

Best friends and roommates Dreux and Alyssa are about to have One of Them Days. When they discover Alyssa’s boyfriend has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a comical race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.

61

5.7

/7784/

58

/566/

61

/126/

2.8

/24032/

89

/76/

47

/83/

64

/18/

2.5

age 16+

In the 19th century, a young widow named Eva manages a remote winter fishing outpost in an Arctic bay, which she inherited after her husband, Magnus, was shipwrecked. The nearest settlement is three days' march away and inaccessible due to deep snow on the mountain trails. The outpost faces a harsh and brutal winter with rapidly dwindling supplies. Eva and her crew are already living on bait as their fishing catch declines. One morning on the beach, they witness a Basque whaling ship sinking far out near the cliffs known as "the Teeth," which rise steeply from the sea. Eva now faces an impossible decision, as any attempt to rescue the survivors risks depleting the last supplies for her and her men even faster.

64

5.8

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56

/3787/

57

/1073/

2.7

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76

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48

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79

/55/

3.5

age 17+

A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern.

77

7.1

/255200/

69

/12554/

67

/3357/

3.7

/2408748/

85

/381/

73

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78

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4.0

age 16+

A gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.

79

6.7

/3481/

74

/467/

74

/60/

3.4

/15063/

93

/123/

93

/314/

76

/28/

3.5

age 13+

Claressa Shields, a high school junior from Flint, Michigan, aided by her tough-love coach, Jason Crutchfield, pushes past all limitations to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. But even at the pinnacle of success, Claressa has to reckon with the fact that not all dreams are created equal, and the real fight has only just begun.

77

7.3

/110946/

72

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70

/1312/

3.5

/977600/

82

/343/

95

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70

/59/

3.5

age 15+

New York, early 1960s. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives in the West Village with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music.

81

7.2

/130110/

70

/4581/

69

/1483/

3.9

/719787/

93

/337/

79

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90

/57/

4.0

age 17+

When an innovative modern architect flees post-war Europe, he is given the opportunity to rebuild his legacy. Set during the dawn of the modern United States (in Pennsylvania), his wife joins him, and their lives are forever changed by a demanding, wealthy patron.

69

6.5

/19939/

63

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64

/240/

3.3

/169374/

83

/238/

72

/274/

66

/44/

3.0

age 15+

When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, a glamorous showgirl must reconcile with the decisions she’s made and the community she has built as she plans her next act.

80

6.9

/23224/

67

/1134/

66

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4.0

/216463/

92

/213/

75

/123/

91

/49/

4.0

age 14+

Chronicles the powerful friendship between two young Black teenagers navigating the harrowing trials of reform school together in Florida.

53

5.3

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58

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52

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2.5

/30507/

76

/51/

47

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58

/10/

1.5

age 16+

A family's vacation to a remote getaway takes an unexpected turn when they discover the island they're on is inhabited by a serial killer.

69

6.8

/5062/

71

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52

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3.2

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77

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86

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64

/23/

3.0

age 13+

With the unwavering love and support of his devoted mother Judy and the encouragement of his coaches, Anthony Robles fights through adversity to earn a spot on the Arizona State Wrestling team. But it will demand everything he has, physically and mentally, to achieve his ultimate quest to become an NCAA Champion.

80

7.0

/2303/

69

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78

/25/

3.8

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100

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67

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87

/28/

4.0

On an empty road in the middle of the night, Shula stumbles across the body of her uncle. As funeral proceedings begin around them, she and her cousins bring to light the buried secrets of their middle-class Zambian family.

80

7.2

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69

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65

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3.8

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95

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82

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88

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4.0

age 14+

Pansy is a woman so full of rage that every interaction she has devolves into lashing out, whether at her utterly cowed husband and son, or random strangers who have the temerity to address her. In contrast, her younger sister Chantelle lives with her two vivacious daughters and plies a successful trade as a hairdresser, putting clients at their ease all day long. Yet beneath Pansy’s abrasive exterior are hints of a more fragile psyche, one motivated by fear and damaged by repressed pain.

82

7.5

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76

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76

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3.8

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89

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90

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77

/42/

4.0

age 15+

Follow Robbie Williams' journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.

76

6.8

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68

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65

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3.5

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93

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89

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75

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3.5

age 15+

A string of violent robberies in the Pacific Northwest leads veteran FBI agent Terry Husk into a white supremacist plot to overthrow the federal government.

68

6.5

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69

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68

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3.0

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88

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52

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69

/25/

3.0

age 14+

An airport security officer races to outsmart a mysterious traveler forcing him to let a dangerous item slip onto a Christmas Eve flight.

65

6.3

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64

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65

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3.1

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78

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76

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66

/26/

2.0

age 15+

After twenty years away, Odysseus washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognizable. The king has finally returned home, but much has changed in his kingdom since he left to fight in the Trojan war.

70

6.4

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63

/1128/

66

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3.4

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77

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65

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72

/50/

3.5

age 17+

In 1950s Mexico City, William Lee, an American ex-pat in his late forties, leads a solitary life amidst a small American community. However, the arrival in town of Eugene Allerton, a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.

70

6.4

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65

/1007/

64

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3.3

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76

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76

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63

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3.5

age 15+

Maria Callas, the world's greatest opera singer, lives the last days of her life in 1970s Paris, as she confronts her identity and life.

76

66

7.2

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74

/298/

65

/44/

3.7

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95

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80

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78

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age 13+

Featuring never-before-seen footage of the band and the legions of young fans who helped fuel their ascendance, follow McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Starr as they land in New York City in February 1964 and solidify their status as the biggest band in the world.

79

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6.9

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74

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75

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3.9

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88

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95

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A behind-the-scenes look at the highly-anticipated film Wicked, featuring interviews with the cast and crew.

74

7.1

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74

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68

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3.5

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89

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88

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62

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3.0

age 13+

A young nurse, a visionary scientist and an innovative surgeon face opposition from the church, state, media and medical establishment, in their pursuit of the world’s first ‘test tube baby’, Louise Joy Brown.

73

6.9

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67

/40/

68

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3.6

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85

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91

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64

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3.0

age 16+

On the day of his first fight since his release from prison, a once-renowned boxer embarks on a redemptive journey through his past and present.

66

6.6

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70

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65

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3.2

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76

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70

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61

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2.5

age 13+

Sir Elton John looks back on his life and the astonishing early days of his 50-year career in this emotionally charged, full-circle journey. As he prepares for his final concert in North America at Dodger Stadium, Elton takes us back in time and recounts his struggles with adversity, abuse, and addiction, and how he overcame them to become the icon he is today.

76

7.1

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75

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76

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3.5

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93

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78

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3.0

CNN camerawoman Margaret Moth fearlessly captures footage of war zones. After receiving catastrophic injuries in the crosshairs of battle, she returns to work with more courage than ever. An intimate portrait of a trailblazing female photojournalist. Features interviews with Moth’s family and friends, including CNN’s Christiane Amanpour. A Sundance film festival premiere directed by Lucy Lawless.

75

7.0

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68

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72

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3.7

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86

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76

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74

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3.5

age 15+

12-year-old Bailey lives with her single dad Bug and brother Hunter in a squat in North Kent. Bug doesn’t have much time for his kids, and Bailey, who is approaching puberty, seeks attention and adventure elsewhere.

59

5.5

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50

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51

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3.1

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80

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28

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72

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3.0

age 13+

A family gathers on Christmas Eve for what could be the last holiday in their ancestral home. As the night wears on and tensions arise, one of the teenagers sneaks out with her friends to claim the wintry suburb for her own.

76

7.1

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71

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70

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3.4

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92

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89

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3.0

age 15+

During the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes.

70

6.2

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67

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59

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3.3

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88

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64

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69

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3.5

age 14+

A brother and sister's battle over a prized heirloom piano unleashes haunting truths about how the past is perceived — and who defines a family legacy.

91

8.2

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83

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79

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4.6

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100

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100

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93

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4.0

This film made by a Palestinian-Israeli collective shows the destruction of the occupied West Bank's Masafer Yatta by Israeli soldiers and the alliance which develops between the Palestinian activist Basel and Israeli journalist Yuval.

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85

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8.1

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83

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80

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3.8

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98

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98

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83

/10/

Luther Vandross started his career supporting David Bowie, Roberta Flack, Bette Midler, and more. His undeniable talent earned platinum records and accolades, but he struggled to break out beyond the R&B charts. Intensely driven, he overcame personal and professional challenges to secure his place amongst the greatest vocalists in history.

78

6.7

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67

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66

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3.5

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93

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81

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82

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4.0

age 13+

In 1985, while working as a coal merchant to support his family, Bill Furlong discovers disturbing secrets kept by the local convent and uncovers truths of his own; forcing him to confront his past and the complicit silence of a small Irish town controlled by the Catholic Church.

85

8.2

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83

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80

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4.0

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100

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97

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74

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3.5

age 10+

His unforgettable scores are an essential part of some of the most beloved movies of our time, over a career that spans decades. See and hear maestro John Williams' own story, with insights from filmmakers, musicians, and others he has inspired, complete with rare behind-the-scenes looks at the making of movie history.

80

7.0

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69

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67

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3.7

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96

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82

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85

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4.0

age 16+

Mismatched cousins David and Benji reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the pair's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.

72

6.4

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63

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66

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3.5

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94

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67

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78

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3.0

age 16+

A teenager stops off to see his dealer to test a new drug before heading off for a night of partying. On the way home, he picks up an injured woman, and the night takes a surreal turn.

69

6.2

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63

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3.3

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81

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77

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69

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3.0

age 15+

A couple's lives are thrown into disarray when their daughter is cast opposite a controversial major star.

81

7.4

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73

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71

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3.9

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93

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86

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79

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4.0

age 13+

After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one. Sequestered in the Vatican with the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders until the process is complete, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could lead to its downfall.

82

7.5

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4.0

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3.5

Journalist Shiori Ito embarks on a courageous investigation of her own sexual assault in an improbable attempt to prosecute her high-profile offender. Her quest becomes a landmark case in Japan, exposing the country's outdated judicial and societal systems.

68

6.1

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54

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3.3

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79

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85

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3.0

age 16+

Tom, a passionate ‘brother’ of his fraternity, is charmed by the promises of high social status and alumni connections that open doors. But as Annabelle, a classmate outside his social circle, enters his life, his devotion begins to falter. Once the scheduled hazing of new fraternity members comes to a disturbing head, Tom faces the decision of a lifetime.

82

7.4

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72

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71

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3.8

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85

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4.0

age 17+

A young sex worker from Brooklyn gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as his parents set out to get the marriage annulled.

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5.5

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2.9

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87

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