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Kanopy
92
8.6
/396772/
84
/5657/
85
/4042/
4.6
/383477/
100
/103/
97
/6724/
98
/7/
cc age 13+

Seven Samurai (1954)
A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandits, so the samurai gathers six others to help him teach the people how to defend themselves, and the villagers provide the soldiers with food.
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Netflix
91
8.5
/1121104/
85
/43218/
84
/19780/
4.5
/4610168/
99
/485/
90
/2503/
97
/56/
cc age 16+

Parasite (2019)
All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.
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HBO Max Amazon Channel
91
8.6
/944061/
86
/29744/
85
/17697/
4.5
/3102935/
96
/225/
96
/23086/
96
/41/
8.7
/1384821/
cc age 9+

Spirited Away (2001)
A young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call upon the courage she never knew she had to free her family.
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Kanopy
90
8.3
/100177/
82
/1668/
83
/1260/
4.5
/169556/
98
/57/
96
/1465/
92
/20/
cc age 11+

Ikiru (1952)
Kanji Watanabe is a middle-aged man who has worked in the same monotonous bureaucratic position for decades. Learning he has cancer, he starts to look for the meaning of his life.
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Criterion Channel
90
8.2
/141034/
80
/2326/
81
/1605/
4.3
/162000/
96
/51/
96
/2271/
93
/17/

Yojimbo (1961)
A nameless ronin, or samurai with no master, enters a small village in feudal Japan where two rival businessmen are struggling for control of the local gambling trade. Taking the name Sanjuro Kuwabatake, the ronin convinces both silk merchant Tazaemon and sake merchant Tokuemon to hire him as a personal bodyguard, then artfully sets in motion a full-scale gang war between the two ambitious and unscrupulous men.
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Kanopy
90
8.2
/148761/
80
/2489/
80
/1710/
4.5
/217941/
96
/94/
95
/2190/
97
/21/

Ran (1985)
Shakespeare's King Lear is reimagined as a singular historical epic set in sixteenth-century Japan where an aging warlord divides his kingdom between his three sons.
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Netflix
90
8.5
/371467/
85
/9733/
84
/6220/
4.5
/970516/
100
/50/
95
/5486/
94
/16/
8.5
/443809/
cc age 15+

Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
In the final months of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his sister Setsuko are orphaned when their mother is killed during an air raid in Kobe, Japan. After a falling out with their aunt, they move into an abandoned bomb shelter. With no surviving relatives and their emergency rations depleted, Seita and Setsuko struggle to survive.
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Fandango at Home Free
89
8.4
/759715/
82
/13386/
82
/8752/
4.4
/863547/
90
/147/
94
/16502/
94
/15/
cc age 16+

Apocalypse Now (1979)
At the height of the Vietnam war, Captain Benjamin Willard is sent on a dangerous mission that, officially, "does not exist, nor will it ever exist." His goal is to locate - and eliminate - a mysterious Green Beret Colonel named Walter Kurtz, who has been leading his personal army on illegal guerrilla missions into enemy territory.
poster
88
8.1
/37364/
79
/698/
79
/768/
4.3
/46663/
97
/30/
94
/1033/

Raise the Red Lantern (1991)
In 1920s China, 19-year-old Songlian becomes a concubine of a powerful lord and is forced to compete with his three wives for the privileges gained.
poster
87
8.0
/104200/
79
/2427/
78
/2055/
4.2
/202302/
96
/163/
92
/7558/
90
/31/
cc age 15+

Persepolis (2007)
In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Satrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family of a long dream being fulfilled of the hated Shah's defeat in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. However as Marji grows up, she witnesses first hand how the new Iran, now ruled by Islamic fundamentalists, has become a repressive tyranny on its own.
poster
87
8.1
/246175/
78
/3921/
78
/2264/
4.2
/107284/
96
/103/
93
/2261/
88
/16/
cc age 11+

The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
The classic story of English POWs in Burma forced to build a bridge to aid the war effort of their Japanese captors. British and American intelligence officers conspire to blow up the structure, but Col. Nicholson, the commander who supervised the bridge's construction, has acquired a sense of pride in his creation and tries to foil their plans.
poster
87
8.1
/26759/
80
/575/
77
/340/
4.1
/11715/
99
/69/
94
/817/
82
/25/

The Twilight Samurai (2002)
Seibei Iguchi leads a difficult life as a low ranking samurai at the turn of the nineteenth century. A widower with a meager income, Seibei struggles to take care of his two daughters and senile mother. New prospects seem to open up when the beautiful Tomoe, a childhood friend, comes back into he and his daughters' life, but as the Japanese feudal system unravels, Seibei is still bound by the code of honor of the samurai and by his own sense of social precedence. How can he find a way to do what is best for those he loves?
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Netflix
86
8.7
/163521/
84
/1345/
80
/194/
4.1
/54641/
91
/11/
97
/134/

12th Fail (2023)
Based on the true story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, 12th Fail sheds limelight on fearlessly embracing the idea of restarting the academic journey despite the setbacks and challenges and reclaiming one's destiny at a place where millions of students attempt the world's toughest competitive exam: UPSC.
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Hulu
86
7.9
/95334/
79
/3884/
78
/1683/
4.3
/685551/
96
/186/
93
/34/
80
/38/
cc age 12+

Perfect Days (2023)
Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine, he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world.
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Criterion Channel
86
8.3
/5460/
79
/120/
78
/97/
4.2
/12684/
93
/27/
92
/28/

The Big City (1963)
After her husband loses his job, a housewife from a middle-class, conservative family in Calcutta gets a job as a salesperson.
poster
86
7.9
/291647/
77
/7340/
74
/3432/
4.1
/242005/
98
/169/
86
/13672/
94
/32/
cc age 12+

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life.
poster
Criterion Channel
85
8.0
/45065/
79
/834/
79
/665/
4.1
/60355/
96
/52/
92
/830/
89
/16/

The Hidden Fortress (1958)
In feudal Japan, during a bloody war between clans, two cowardly and greedy peasants, soldiers of a defeated army, stumble upon a mysterious man who guides them to a fortress hidden in the mountains.
poster
85
8.3
/21950/
82
/465/
80
/350/
4.2
/21920/
87
/23/
96
/404/

To Live (1994)
Married couple Fugui and Jiazhen endure tumultuous events in mid-20th century mainland China as their personal fortunes move from wealthy landownership to peasantry.
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Kanopy
85
7.9
/60301/
76
/767/
75
/525/
4.1
/43096/
99
/72/
84
/217/
87
/29/

About Elly (2009)
The mysterious disappearance of a kindergarten teacher during a picnic in the north of Iran is followed by a series of misadventures for her fellow travelers.
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Hoopla
85
7.7
/54745/
76
/918/
74
/680/
3.9
/25830/
97
/34/
90
/910/
91
/16/

The Man Who Would Be King (1975)
Tired of life as soldiers, Peachy Carnehan and Danny Dravot travel to the isolated land of Kafiristan, where they are ultimately embraced by the people and revered as rulers. After a series of misunderstandings, the natives come to believe that Dravot is a god, but he and Carnehan can't keep up their deception forever.
poster
85
8.3
/227612/
81
/2435/
79
/1260/
4.0
/87738/
93
/14/
96
/2312/
cc age 13+

Like Stars on Earth (2007)
Ishaan Awasthi is an eight-year-old whose world is filled with wonders that no one else seems to appreciate. Colours, fish, dogs, and kites don't seem important to the adults, who are much more interested in things like homework, marks, and neatness. Ishaan cannot seem to get anything right in class; he is then sent to boarding school, where his life changes forever.
poster
Hulu
84
7.9
/4883/
78
/287/
76
/54/
4.0
/10140/
100
/58/
99
/48/
85
/16/

Beyond Utopia (2023)
A courageous pastor uses his underground network to rescue and aid North Korean families as they risk their lives to embrace freedom.
poster
84
7.8
/39022/
79
/1899/
79
/791/
4.3
/361466/
97
/173/
90
/101/
79
/40/

Monster (2023)
After an outburst at school involving her son, a concerned single mother demands answers, triggering a sequence of deepening suspicion and turmoil.
poster
84
8.0
/270654/
78
/3668/
76
/2798/
4.2
/240499/
93
/122/
94
/5208/
83
/31/
cc age 17+

Amores Perros (2000)
A fatalistic car crash in Mexico city sets off a chain of events in the lives of three people: a supermodel, a young man wanting to run off with his sister-in-law, and a homeless man. Their lives are catapulted into unforeseen situations instigated by the seemingly inconsequential destiny of a dog.
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Netflix
84
7.8
/184090/
78
/4253/
77
/1481/
4.2
/312138/
96
/104/
94
/180/
83
/17/
cc age 16+

RRR (2022)
A fictional history of two legendary revolutionaries' journey away from home before they began fighting for their country in the 1920s.
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Crunchyroll
84
8.2
/95191/
82
/4409/
82
/4328/
3.9
/254815/
98
/49/
99
/4040/
72
/10/
8.5
/1149747/
cc age 14+

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (2020)
Tanjiro Kamado, joined with Inosuke Hashibira, a boy raised by boars who wears a boar's head, and Zenitsu Agatsuma, a scared boy who reveals his true power when he sleeps, boards the Infinity Train on a new mission with the Fire Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku, to defeat a demon who has been tormenting the people and killing the demon slayers who oppose it!
poster
84
7.8
/175660/
76
/3457/
74
/2182/
3.9
/64088/
91
/201/
86
/10115/
89
/37/
cc age 16+

Letters from Iwo Jima (2006)
The story of the battle of Iwo Jima between the United States and Imperial Japan during World War II, as told from the perspective of the Japanese who fought it.
poster
84
8.4
/472427/
83
/5269/
80
/2578/
4.1
/167952/
100
/15/
93
/2217/
67
/4/
cc age 13+

3 Idiots (2009)
Rascal. Joker. Dreamer. Genius... You've never met a college student quite like "Rancho." From the moment he arrives at India's most prestigious university, Rancho's outlandish schemes turn the campus upside down—along with the lives of his two newfound best friends. Together, they make life miserable for "Virus," the school’s uptight and heartless dean. But when Rancho catches the eye of the dean's daughter, Virus sets his sights on flunking out the "3 idiots" once and for all.
poster
Criterion Channel
84
7.7
/520056/
75
/13466/
73
/7770/
3.8
/1270938/
95
/234/
85
/22275/
91
/44/
cc age 16+

Lost in Translation (2003)
Two lost souls visiting Tokyo -- the young, neglected wife of a photographer and a washed-up movie star shooting a TV commercial -- find an odd solace and pensive freedom to be real in each other's company, away from their lives in America.
poster
83
IMDb 80
7.6
/7847/
76
/299/
77
/88/
4.2
/83298/
100
/97/
86
/21/

No Other Choice (2025)
After being laid off and humiliated by a ruthless job market, a veteran paper mill manager descends into violence in a desperate bid to reclaim his dignity.
poster
Hulu
83
7.6
/18223/
74
/751/
75
/392/
4.0
/102036/
97
/159/
94
/24/
84
/30/

The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024)
Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as societal rules crumble.
poster
Netflix
83
7.7
/180866/
77
/11530/
76
/2901/
4.1
/805918/
99
/212/
98
/1981/
81
/34/
cc age 11+

Godzilla Minus One (2023)
In postwar Japan, Godzilla brings new devastation to an already scorched landscape. With no military intervention or government help in sight, the survivors must join together in the face of despair and fight back against an unrelenting horror.
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Kanopy
83
7.9
/192640/
77
/4125/
75
/2394/
4.0
/107639/
94
/210/
87
/11061/
85
/42/
cc age 14+

Hero (2002)
During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.
poster
HBO Max Amazon Channel
83
8.2
/1685375/
81
/49060/
77
/22021/
3.8
/1791281/
85
/285/
94
/66667/
70
/41/
cc age 13+

Batman Begins (2005)
Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues his home, Gotham City. Unable to work within the system, he instead creates a new identity, a symbol of fear for the criminal underworld - The Batman.
poster
Hulu
83
8.0
/245874/
76
/3528/
75
/2424/
3.7
/74819/
89
/112/
92
/2459/
79
/16/
cc age 12+

Gandhi (1982)
In the early years of the 20th century, Mohandas K. Gandhi, a British-trained lawyer, forsakes all worldly possessions to take up the cause of Indian independence. Faced with armed resistance from the British government, Gandhi adopts a policy of 'passive resistance', endeavouring to win freedom for his people without resorting to bloodshed.
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Netflix
83
7.7
/145098/
79
/13210/
76
/3717/
3.9
/309795/
97
/229/
86
/1965/
84
/38/
cc age 9+

Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)
Kubo mesmerizes the people in his village with his magical gift for spinning wild tales with origami. When he accidentally summons an evil spirit seeking vengeance, Kubo is forced to go on a quest to solve the mystery of his fallen samurai father and his mystical weaponry, as well as discover his own magical powers.
poster
83
7.8
/762770/
77
/27434/
73
/15754/
3.9
/856954/
92
/387/
86
/17718/
81
/49/
cc age 14+

Skyfall (2012)
When Bond's latest assignment goes gravely wrong, agents around the world are exposed and MI6 headquarters is attacked. While M faces challenges to her authority and position from Gareth Mallory, the new Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee, it's up to Bond, aided only by field agent Eve, to locate the mastermind behind the attack.
poster
The Roku Channel
82
7.5
/118988/
75
/2629/
73
/1731/
3.8
/53821/
87
/171/
82
/8307/
89
/37/
cc age 14+

House of Flying Daggers (2004)
In 9th century China, a corrupt government wages war against a rebel army called the Flying Daggers. A romantic warrior breaks a beautiful rebel out of prison to help her rejoin her fellows, but things are not what they seem.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
82
7.4
/4270/
75
/195/
75
/111/
4.1
/30697/
98
/49/
74
/12/
82
/10/
cc age 14+

House of Hummingbird (2019)
14-year-old Eun-hee moves through life like a hummingbird searching for a taste of sweetness wherever she may find it. Ignored by her parents and abused by her brother, she finds her escape by roaming the neighborhood with her best friend, going on adventures, and exploring young love.
poster
The Roku Channel
82
7.6
/399012/
76
/22392/
77
/7515/
3.9
/920317/
94
/386/
93
/4041/
78
/58/
cc age 17+

John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)
With the price on his head ever increasing, John Wick uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes.
poster
Criterion Channel
82
7.7
/117907/
75
/2693/
75
/1830/
3.9
/80082/
86
/126/
88
/1366/
76
/15/
cc age 14+

The Last Emperor (1987)
A dramatic history of Pu Yi, the last of the Emperors of China, from his lofty birth and brief reign in the Forbidden City, the object of worship by half a billion people; through his abdication, his decline and dissolute lifestyle; his exploitation by the invading Japanese, and finally to his obscure existence as just another peasant worker in the People's Republic.
poster
HBO Max Amazon Channel
82
7.8
/81101/
80
/3433/
79
/2176/
4.2
/386167/
95
/21/
90
/1520/
75
/4/
8.2
/224797/
cc age 10+

Whisper of the Heart (1995)
Shizuku lives a simple life, dominated by her love for stories and writing. One day she notices that all the library books she has have been previously checked out by the same person: 'Seiji Amasawa'.
poster
Netflix
81
7.3
/9358/
77
/540/
78
/279/
4.0
/92394/
89
/9/
91
/51/
cc age 16+

Your Name Engraved Herein (2020)
In 1987, as martial law ends in Taiwan, Jia-han and Birdy fall in love amid family pressure, homophobia and social stigma.
poster
fuboTV
81
7.6
/2766/
76
/161/
74
/27/
3.8
/7436/
97
/61/
90
/1/
76
/16/

The Kingmaker (2019)
Documentary centering on the controversial political career of Imelda Marcos, the former first lady of the Philippines whose behind-the-scenes influence of her husband Ferdinand's presidency rocketed her to the global political stage.
poster
fuboTV
83
81
7.8
/20429/
76
/366/
75
/336/
4.0
/35861/
100
/21/
91
/405/

Stray Dog (1949)
A bad day gets worse for young detective Murakami when a pickpocket steals his gun on a hot, crowded bus. Desperate to right the wrong, he goes undercover, scavenging Tokyo’s sweltering streets for the stray dog whose desperation has led him to a life of crime. With each step, cop and criminal’s lives become more intertwined and the investigation becomes an examination of Murakami’s own dark side.
poster
Criterion Channel
81
7.6
/44412/
75
/1602/
76
/1060/
4.0
/135464/
94
/78/
89
/1066/
79
/20/

Godzilla (1954)
Japan is thrown into a panic after several ships are sunk near Odo Island. An expedition to the island led by Dr. Kyohei Yamane soon discover something far more devastating than imagined in the form of a 50 meter tall monster whom the natives call Gojira. Now the monster begins a rampage that threatens to destroy not only Japan, but the rest of the world as well.
poster
Kanopy
81
7.8
/24640/
77
/535/
76
/379/
4.1
/36830/
88
/50/
92
/723/
80
/29/

Eat Drink Man Woman (1994)
Retired and widowed Chinese master chef Chu lives in modern day Taipei, with his three attractive daughters, all of whom are unattached. Soon, each daughter encounters a new man in their lives. When these new relationships blossom, stereotypes are broken and the living situation within the family changes.
poster
Amazon Prime Video
81
7.8
/13624/
77
/809/
79
/606/
4.1
/38259/
97
/74/
87
/21/
73
/21/
8.2
/83304/
cc age 10+

In This Corner of the World (2016)
Japan, 1943, during World War II. Young Suzu leaves her village near Hiroshima to marry and live with her in-laws in Kure, a military harbor. Her creativity to overcome deprivation quickly makes her indispensable at home. Inhabited by an ancestral wisdom, Suzu impregnates the simple gestures of everyday life with poetry and beauty. The many hardships, the loss of loved ones, the frequent air raids of the enemy, nothing alters her enthusiasm…


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