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Criterion Channel
85
7.9
/302301/
77
/6650/
76
/3440/
4.2
/597976/
91
/158/
89
/6370/
86
/28/
cc age 18+

Boogie Nights (1997)
Set in 1977, back when sex was safe, pleasure was a business and business was booming, idealistic porn producer Jack Horner aspires to elevate his craft to an art form. Horner discovers Eddie Adams, a hot young talent working as a busboy in a nightclub, and welcomes him into the extended family of movie-makers, misfits and hangers-on that are always around. Adams' rise from nobody to a celebrity adult entertainer is meteoric, and soon the whole world seems to know his porn alter ego, "Dirk Diggler". Now, when disco and drugs are in vogue, fashion is in flux and the party never seems to stop, Adams' dreams of turning sex into stardom are about to collide with cold, hard reality.
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HBO Max Amazon Channel
84
7.9
/6657/
79
/486/
77
/77/
3.9
/10156/
92
/92/
91
/24/
81
/26/

TINA (2021)
Tina Turner overcame impossible odds to become one of the first female Black artists to reach a mainstream international audience. Her road to superstardom is an undeniable story of triumph over adversity. It’s the ultimate story of survival – and an inspirational story of our times.
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Amazon Prime Video
82
7.8
/232313/
77
/11510/
78
/4105/
3.8
/345496/
89
/244/
91
/2593/
72
/41/
cc age 17+

Straight Outta Compton (2015)
In 1987, five young men, using brutally honest rhymes and hardcore beats, put their frustration and anger about life in the most dangerous place in America into the most powerful weapon they had: their music. Taking us back to where it all began, Straight Outta Compton tells the true story of how these cultural rebels—armed only with their lyrics, swagger, bravado and raw talent—stood up to the authorities that meant to keep them down and formed the world’s most dangerous group, N.W.A. And as they spoke the truth that no one had before and exposed life in the hood, their voice ignited a social revolution that is still reverberating today.
poster
80
7.6
/44805/
74
/758/
76
/733/
3.9
/36487/
86
/50/
87
/1064/
84
/15/

Giant (1956)
Wealthy rancher Bick Benedict and dirt-poor cowboy Jett Rink both woo Leslie Lynnton, a beautiful young woman from Maryland who is new to Texas. She marries Benedict, but she is shocked by the racial bigotry of the White Texans against the local people of Mexican descent. Rink discovers oil on a small plot of land, and while he uses his vast, new wealth to buy all the land surrounding the Benedict ranch, the Benedict's disagreement over prejudice fuels conflict that runs across generations.
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Amazon Prime Video
80
7.7
/164281/
77
/3811/
74
/2131/
3.8
/91787/
79
/203/
87
/7335/
73
/40/
cc age 15+

Ray (2004)
Born on a sharecropping plantation in Northern Florida, Ray Charles went blind at seven. Inspired by a fiercely independent mom who insisted he make his own way, He found his calling and his gift behind a piano keyboard. Touring across the Southern musical circuit, the soulful singer gained a reputation and then exploded with worldwide fame when he pioneered coupling gospel and country together.
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Amazon Prime Video
78
7.5
/21484/
73
/396/
71
/300/
3.6
/25584/
96
/25/
85
/578/
cc age 10+

Wuthering Heights (1939)
Young orphan Heathcliff is adopted by the wealthy Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, Cathy. The two share a remarkable bond that seems unbreakable until Cathy, feeling the pressure of social convention, suppresses her feelings and marries Edgar Linton, a man of means who befits her stature. Heathcliff vows to win her back.
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The Roku Channel
78
7.2
/10639/
74
/269/
71
/125/
3.5
/5681/
100
/31/
77
/301/
78
/11/
cc age 12+

The Buddy Holly Story (1978)
A chronicle of the rise and brief career of rock 'n' roll star Buddy Holly, who aspires to play music the way he wants it to sound. Holly and his band, the Crickets, are first invited to record in Nashville, where they encounter creative differences with the producing staff. Later they play a major booking at the Apollo Theater, scheduled there under the mistaken assumption that they're a black band. Holly's career eventually goes solo -- until the tragic day the music dies.
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Starz
77
7.5
/180846/
76
/6760/
72
/3560/
3.6
/141928/
87
/53/
85
/3021/
69
/11/
cc age 15+

Trading Places (1983)
A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.
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Netflix
75
7.1
/69055/
70
/2430/
69
/959/
3.5
/76000/
91
/181/
79
/251/
76
/39/
cc age 16+

The White Tiger (2021)
An ambitious Indian driver uses his wit and cunning to escape from poverty and rise to the top. An epic journey based on the New York Times bestseller.
poster
78
75
7.3
/11306/
75
/286/
79
/526/
3.6
/27705/
88
/8/
82
/62/

We Are the Nobles (2013)
Tells the "riches to rags" story of the Nobles, three upper-class twenty-somethings that appear to have no limits to their checkbooks, and no direction in their lives. Until one day, their father tries to teach them a lesson by staging a financial scandal that forces the whole family to escape to an old house in the poor side of town, and leads the "kids" to do what they haven't done before: get jobs.
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Disney Plus
72
7.5
/342503/
78
/20492/
78
/9882/
3.5
/1154181/
56
/263/
86
/6876/
48
/43/
cc age 10+

The Greatest Showman (2017)
The story of American showman P.T. Barnum, founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
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72
70
6.9
/6968/
68
/343/
68
/414/
3.4
/18343/
80
/5/
81
/49/

Two Sons of Francisco (2005)
The story of Francisco, a very simple and poor man whose dream was to see his children become country music stars, and who made all the efforts to make it happen.
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The Roku Channel
69
7.1
/4805/
68
/118/
63
/66/
3.5
/5127/
78
/77/
71
/454/
60
/22/

Overnight (2003)
Alternately hilarious and horrifying, Overnight chronicles one man's misadventures of making a Hollywood movie. It starts out as a rags to riches story as Troy Duffy, a Boston-bred bartender, sells his first screenplay for The Boondock Saints.
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Disney Plus
65
6.9
/311842/
71
/21366/
70
/10469/
3.0
/649672/
57
/387/
94
/12149/
53
/50/
cc age 8+

Aladdin (2019)
A kindhearted street urchin named Aladdin embarks on a magical adventure after finding a lamp that releases a wisecracking genie while a power-hungry Grand Vizier vies for the same lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.
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Criterion Channel
65
62
6.4
/15210/
61
/237/
58
/230/
2.9
/11284/
83
/41/
58
/237/
77
/15/
cc age 13+

Tom Jones (1963)
Tom loves Sophie and Sophie loves Tom. But Tom and Sophie are of differering classes. Can they find a way through the mayhem to be true to love?
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Amazon Prime Video
66
62
7.3
/8522/
71
/187/
66
/118/
3.5
/3638/
55
/75/
76
/515/
55
/23/

Mao’s Last Dancer (2009)
At the age of 11, Li was plucked from a poor Chinese village by Madame Mao's cultural delegates and taken to Beijing to study ballet. In 1979, during a cultural exchange to Texas, he falls in love with an American woman. Two years later, he managed to defect and went on to perform as a principal dancer for the Houston Ballet and as a principal artist with the Australian Ballet.
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Amazon Prime Video
70
61
7.6
/99373/
70
/798/
67
/174/
3.3
/28572/
74
/13/

Pushpa: The Rise (2021)
As Pushpa, a labourer, rises in the world of red sandalwood smuggling, he ends up making many enemies. However, violence ensues when the police try to topple his illegal business.
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Kanopy
61
6.6
/36969/
69
/887/
63
/477/
3.3
/19039/
46
/134/
70
/1161/
49
/30/
cc age 18+

The Way of the Gun (2000)
Two criminal drifters without sympathy get more than they bargained for after kidnapping and holding for ransom the surrogate mother of a powerful and shady man.
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Hulu
60
5.7
/8030/
64
/772/
58
/124/
3.1
/32006/
65
/118/
80
/179/
57
/27/
cc age 14+

The Book of Clarence (2024)
Streetwise but down-on-his-luck, Clarence is struggling to find a better life for his family, while fighting to free himself of debt. Captivated by the power and glory of the rising Messiah and His apostles, he risks everything to carve his own path to a divine life, and ultimately discovers that the redemptive power of belief may be his only way out.
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Amazon Prime Video
79
58
7.4
/1586/
74
/86/
69
/40/
3.6
/1055/
100
/11/
86
/107/
cc age 13+

Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown (2014)
James Brown changed the face of American music forever. Abandoned by his parents at an early age, James Brown was a self-made man who became one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, not just through his music, but also as a social activist. Charting his journey from rhythm and blues to funk, MR. DYNAMITE: THE RISE OF JAMES BROWN features rare and previously unseen footage, photographs and interviews, chronicling the musical ascension of “the hardest working man in show business,” from his first hit, “Please, Please, Please,” in 1956, to his iconic performances at the Apollo Theater, the T.A.M.I. Show, the Paris Olympia and more.
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Netflix
60
56
5.8
/9867/
65
/194/
61
/81/
3.2
/5492/
56
/9/
72
/357/
49
/4/
cc age 10+

Ta Ra Rum Pum (2007)
Ace car racer RV and his wife have the world at their feet. But he has an accident and his world is turned upside down. Can he reclaim his lost glory?
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The Roku Channel
55
7.1
/2394/
69
/129/
63
/65/
3.4
/567/
25
/12/
64
/26/
35
/7/
cc age 12+

Manny (2014)
From abject poverty to becoming a ten-time boxing world champion, congressman, and international icon, Manny Pacquiao is the true definition of a Cinderella story. In the Philippines, he first entered the ring as a sixteen-year-old weighing ninety-eight pounds with the goal of earning money to feed his family. Now, almost twenty years later, when he fights, the country of 100 million people comes to a complete standstill to watch. Regarded for his ability to bring people together, Pacquiao entered the political arena in 2010. As history’s first boxing congressman, Pacquiao now fights for his people both inside and outside of the ring. Now at the height of his career, he is faced with maneuvering an unscrupulous sport while maintaining his political duties. The question now is, what bridge is too far for Manny Pacquiao to cross?
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Amazon Prime Video
65
47
6.4
/9050/
63
/138/
72
/16/
3.0
/21042/
69
/27/

Kuberaa (2025)
A ruthless billionaire, Neeraj, uses beggars as benamis to launder money, with the help of a disgraced civil submit servant, Deepak. One of the beggars, Deva, escapes with ₹10,000 crores and becomes the target of a deadly manhunt. He meets Sameera, who joins him in his mission to use the money to uplift society's poor. With Deepak's help, Deva fights back.
poster
46
5.9
/97428/
64
/3005/
61
/1572/
2.9
/78354/
9
/45/
58
/2438/
12
/14/
cc age 17+

Cocktail (1988)
After being discharged from the Army, Brian Flanagan moves back to Queens and takes a job in a bar run by Doug Coughlin, who teaches Brian the fine art of bar-tending. Brian quickly becomes a patron favorite with his flashy drink-mixing style, and Brian adopts his mentor's cynical philosophy on life and goes for the money.
poster
66
44
6.8
/3970/
69
/68/
65
/108/
3.3
/874/
67
/165/

Coco Chanel (2008)
Fashion icon Coco Chanel, steeped in wealth and fame, still issues game-changing designs and collections. The audience is taken backwards in time to the woman's upbringing in an orphanage, and traces her path to ubiquity as it winds through poverty, wars, doomed romances, and rather glamorous betrayals.
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Criterion Channel
67
42
7.1
/2097/
66
/34/
69
/39/
3.4
/969/
62
/306/

The Card (1952)
A charming and ambitious young man finds many ways to raise himself through the ranks in business and social standing - some honest, some not quite so. If he can just manage to avoid a certain very predatory woman.
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Hoopla
75
42
7.3
/515/
75
/13/
62
/11/
3.5
/316/
86
/28/
88
/54/
75
/12/

Ballplayer: Pelotero (2011)
Two top baseball prospects in the Dominican Republic face fierce competition and corruption as they chase their big league dreams.
poster
Pluto TV
70
40
6.6
/1246/
70
/43/
66
/42/
3.4
/1510/
87
/15/
67
/3/

Becoming Cary Grant (2017)
For the first time one of Hollywood's greatest stars tells his own story, in his own words. From a childhood of poverty to global fame, Cary Grant, the ultimate self-made star, explores his own screen image and what it took to create it.
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The CW
71
39
6.7
/540/
70
/59/
68
/17/
3.3
/543/
88
/8/
67

I Am Richard Pryor (2019)
The life story of Richard Pryor (1940-2005), the legendary performer and iconic social satirist who transcended racial and social barriers with his honest, irreverent and biting humor.
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HBO Max Amazon Channel
56
35
6.2
/2761/
63
/103/
59
/52/
3.0
/1173/
33
/8/

Tyson (1995)
The story of Mike Tyson. From his early days as a 12 year old amateur with a powerful punch, to the undisputed title of "Heavyweight Champion of the World", and ultimately to his conviction for rape. The story of his turbulent life moves quickly, never focusing for long on anything in particular.
poster
63
28
6.9
/1380/
61
/16/
57
/23/
3.3
/407/
57
/105/

Death of a Scoundrel (1956)
A Czech refugee uses women to advance his business interest.
poster
50
19
4.8
/338/
47
/14/
52
/16/
3.2
/1967/
40
/2/

The Astrologer (1976)
Craig Alexander, a con-man "psychic" on the carnival circuit receives the opportunity to pilfer some legendary rubies in Kenya. His luck holds and he winds up the sole beneficiary of the ill-gotten wealth, which he parlays into an astrological broadcasting empire. But once he reaches the top, there's only one direction he can go...
poster
63
19
7.2
/619/
68
/50/
68
/26/
3.5
/418/
38
/3/

I Am Durán (2019)
The story of four-time World Champion Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán. A one man wrecking-ball who took on the world, transcended his sport and helped inspire a nation to rise up against its CIA funded dictator to achieve independence. From his days shining shoes on the street, to packing out arenas across the world, this is the story of modern Panama and its most celebrated child.
poster
60
12
6.9
/829/
50
/3/
55
/12/
3.3
/336/

Kitty (1945)
Pickpocket Kitty's life changes when painter Thomas Gainsborough makes her portrait. The artwork gains the attention of Sir Hugh Marcy, who later decides to use her for his benefit.
poster
62
11
6.2
/359/
61
/11/
61
/10/
3.3
/747/
62
/2/

Comrade Kim Goes Flying (2012)
A North Korean coal miner struggles to realize her dream of becoming a circus acrobat.
poster
69
11
7.1
/161/
55
/6/
85
/2/
3.3
/984/

I Will Wait for You in Heaven (1991)
Carmina begins to doubt her future with poor Gabriel when another suitor dazzles her with expensive gifts. Overhearing Carmina's sentiments, Gabriel is heartbroken and goes away to return a wealthy man to prove his worthiness to Carmina.
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?
5.8
/36/
80
/1/

Wide Open: The Andre Rison Story (2023)
The legendary player Andre Rison, the five-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl XXXI champion's unbelievable journey to stardom in the National Football League.
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?
5.3
/120/
60
/1/
77
/3/

The Lord from the Lane (1949)
The poor photographer Tibbe turns out to be the heir of the recently deceased count Silfverbåge. But he can only get the money on one condition: he must stop seeing his old friends, including his fiancée Maja.
poster
46
?
5.0
/120/
43
/3/
45
/3/

Millennium Stars (2000)
When they were children, Shiva and Shankar went to Mumbai in search of a living. Circumstances puts them in jail, where they meet a bully named Karunan. They escape from jail. Several years later, Shankar and Shiva dream of becoming singers. Karunan is still active as a criminal. Through their hard work,the Shiva-Shankar duo become successful singers and start being called the "millennium stars".
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Hulu
79
?
8.2
/280/
81
/47/
86
/9/
3.5
/216/

Jelly Roll: Save Me (2023)
An inside look as the 38-year-old prepares to perform at the famed Bridgestone Arena in his hometown of Nashville, featuring never-before-seen tour footage and interviews with the musician and those closest to him. It also shows how Jelly Roll balances life on tour with philanthropic work, including a visit to a juvenile detention facility where he was incarcerated multiple times to share his story in the hopes of inspiring positive change in others.
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?
7.8
/23/
10
/1/

Gilda (1956)
Destroyed during a fire that ravaged Sampaguita’s archives. Gilda tells the story of a poor squatter who carried her invalid mother while begging on the streets for money. As she lives under the abusive hand of her mother’s lover, Gilda dreams of becoming a singer.
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fuboTV
?
7.7
/56/
63
/3/
61
/10/

El hombre inquieto (1954)
Adult street urchin passes himself off as rich man's long-lost son.
poster
?
6.2
/97/
63
/3/
68
/5/

With a Smile (1936)
A tramp learns that even honesty won't help him overcome his struggles to prosper. After a man tells him that he needs to smile in order to succeed, he turns his attitude around and he becomes successful.
poster
?
6.0
/30/
40
/2/

River Of Fury (1973)
River Of Fury presents the self-discovery and awakening of a young man (Danny Lee), who has been exposed and fallen for the lucrative powers of wealth. Lily Ho played a role in sharp contrast with Lee, which has helplessly fallen prey to the irresistible temptations of wealth under the influence of her mother. Once again, Ho demonstrates her remarkable talent in Chinese opera following her Beijing-opera showcase in The Warlord (co-starring Michael Hui Kwun-man).
poster
41
?
5.7
/120/
25
/2/
43
/3/

The Sidelong Glances of a Pigeon Kicker (1970)
After a young man graduates from a prestigious college, he rebels by preferring a carefree existence rather than the life of fighting the rungs within the treacherous American corporate ladder. For his means of survival he becomes a New York cab driver.
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Fandango at Home Free
?
4.5
/28/
17
/5/

Great Gain (2011)
Isaac is a janitor whose livelihood is in jeopardy when his boss tries to cut his job in order to save money. When it seems he has finally gotten the best of Isaac, a misunderstanding at a convenience store puts a winning lottery ticket in Isaac's hands. Isaac 's world has been turned around but after gaining so much he may be on the edge of losing it all.
poster
51
?
6.9
/146/
36
/3/
50
/5/

I Carry the World (1987)
A riches story amidst the filth and squalor of the Smokey Mountain. A scavenger among the garbage who had to carry her crippled mother on her back while begging on the steps of the Manila Cathedral. Raped by an unknown man she left her poverty laden existence and won success as a singer.
poster
70
?
6.5
/211/
80
/3/
65
/6/

Shirley (2011)
Shirley is the youngest of eight children from a mixed race marriage. By the time she is a toddler the family have moved to the all white area of Splott and by the time she is 12 Shirley has discovered she has an extraordinary voice and can earn money singing in pubs around the docks after her father if jailed for sexual crimes. As a young teenager she begins singing and dancing in 'coloured review shows'. But it is a chance meeting with struggling agent Mike Sullivan that changes her life forever. He promises to make her a star, but has no idea of the personal sacrifice that will mean for the teenaged Shirley.


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