Last updated March 2024
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777 Charlie (2022)
Plot Summary:
Dharma is stuck in a rut with his negative and lonely lifestyle and spends each day in the comfort of his loneliness. A pup named Charlie who is naughty and energetic which is a complete contrast with the Dharma’s character enters his life and gives him a new perspective towards it
Duration: 164 min
IMDB Rating: 8.8/10
IMDB Votes: 38000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Country: India
Plot tags: dog, human animal relationship, dog training, puppy, loneliness, animal human communication, owner dog relationship, human dog relationship, relationships, loner, pets, life is a bitch, opposites attract, pet dog, alone, animal, road trip, life, snow, lifestyle, animals
Kantara (2022)
Plot Summary:
Shiva, a tribal vagabond lives with his mother in hamlet, stays away from the traditional Daivaradhane and Bhoota Kola legacy due to an unforgettable childhood incident. He is happy loafing around with his friends and doing petty jobs for his landlord. When Forest officer Murali enters the scene, it gives a fresh dimension to the man-vs-nature fight. Can Shiva save the forest from Murali? Or is Murali just a dummy bait cast by bigger fish?
Duration: 148 min
IMDB Rating: 8.2/10
IMDB Votes: 100000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Plot tags: folklore, hindu mythology, prison, village, fight, violence, motorcycle, murder, possessed, disappearance, rivalry, smoking, conflict, tree, hinduism, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, brawl, boar, action violence, final battle, medal, final showdown, murder of brother, dance, plot twist
Karthikeya 2 (2022)
Plot Summary:
Before the Kalyug begins, Lord Krishna hands over an anklet that holds the answer to all of world’s miseries. Years later a doctor finds himself in the thick of things when the pursuit for the anklet carries on. A doctor with a curious mind, Karthikeya, aka Karthik, believes in pursuing the truth. The quest leads Karthik to discover the power of the ancient Indian belief system and the essence of Krishna
Duration: 150 min
IMDB Rating: 8.0/10
IMDB Votes: 64000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller
Country: India
Plot tags: power, truth, treasure hunt, ancient, belief, travel, fight, doctor, journey, chase, blood, mission, problem, hinduism, on the run, decapitation, action violence, telugu, hindi
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
Plot Summary:
An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save what's important to her by connecting with the lives she could have led in other universes
Duration: 139 min
IMDB Rating: 7.8/10
IMDB Votes: 494000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: female protagonist, fight, multiverse, alternate universe, lgbt, women, mother daughter relationship, time travel, save the world, good versus evil, supernatural power, lesbian couple, alternate timeline, immigrant, parallel world, martial arts, kung fu, nihilism, chinese immigrant, rock, midlife crisis, chinese new year, lesbian daughter, philosophy, alternate reality
Thirteen Lives (2022)
Plot Summary:
Based on the true nail-biting mission that captivated the world. Twelve boys and the coach of a Thai soccer team explore the Tham Luang cave when an unexpected rainstorm traps them in a chamber inside the mountain. Entombed behind a maze of flooded cave tunnels, they face impossible odds. A team of world-class divers navigate through miles of dangerous cave networks to discover that finding the boys is only the beginning
Duration: 147 min
IMDB Rating: 7.8/10
IMDB Votes: 65000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Biography, Drama, Thriller
Country: UK, Canada, USA
Plot tags: cave, soccer, rescue mission, trap, trapped, survival, saving a life, drowned, struggle for survival, football player, deathtrap, problem, daring rescue, life risking, children, water, real life, truth, biopic, firefighter, boy, helicopter, meditation, mission, self sacrifice
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
Plot Summary:
Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: He has burned through eight of his nine lives, leaving him with only one life left. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives
Duration: 102 min
IMDB Rating: 7.8/10
IMDB Votes: 163000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Country: USA, Japan
Plot tags: anthropomorphic cat, wolf, talking cat, talking animal, shrek, cat, furry, animal, anthropomorphic animal, travel, talking dog, fencing, folklore, spiritual journey, magic, giant, bear, grim reaper, wish fulfillment, fear of death, ship, party, map, desire, doctor
Suzume (2022)
Plot Summary:
Suzume, 17, lost her mother as a little girl. On her way to school, she meets a mysterious young man. But her curiosity unleashes a calamity that endangers the entire population of Japan, and so Suzume embarks on a journey to set things right
Duration: 122 min
IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
IMDB Votes: 30000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Plot tags: teenage girl, natural disaster, cat, rain, disaster, friendship, friends, travel, fight, catastrophe, heroes, rescue, girl, escapades, earthquake, orphan, high school student, dead mother, magic, journey, supernatural being, female protagonist, teenager, life, dream
Avatar: The Way of Water (2022)
Plot Summary:
Twelve years after exploring Pandora and joining the Na’vi, Jake Sully has since raised a family with Neytiri and established himself within the clans of the new world. Of course, peace can only last so long. Especially when the military organization from the original film returns to “finish what they started”
Duration: 192 min
IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
IMDB Votes: 472000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: fight, underwater, fantasy world, good versus evil, planet, ocean, alien, mother son relationship, escapades, hopes, water, heroes, survival, sea, native, alien civilization, alien race, culture clash, father daughter relationship, father son relationship, husband wife relationship, scientist, bow and arrow, tribe, military
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022)
Plot Summary:
The Chola kingdom is under threat from forces both internal and external, and with crown prince Aaditha Karikalan, his younger brother Arunmozhi Varman and the emperor, Sundara Cholar separated by situations, it is up to a messenger to ensure the safety of the kingdom. Can he succeed in his mission, especially with Karikalan's former girlfriend, Nandhini, plotting to bring down the entire Chola empire?
Duration: 167 min
IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
IMDB Votes: 36000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama
Country: India
Plot tags: journey, heir to the throne, horse, travel, revenge, fight, battles, kingdom, sword, conspiracy, chase, brother sister relationship, peace, power struggle, messenger, action violence, plot twist, tamil, telugu, ring, song and dance, text messaging, message, battle
Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood (2022)
Plot Summary:
Plot unknown. Described as a film set in Houston during the summer of 1969
Duration: 97 min
IMDB Rating: 7.2/10
IMDB Votes: 11000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, History
Country: USA
Plot tags: coming of age, astronaut, galaxy, moon landing, childhood, nasa, pain, spaceship, planet, teenager, life, moon, summer, family life, journey, rocket, space program, mission, child, nostalgia, exploration, space, apollo program, teenage boy, secret mission
Werewolf by Night (2022)
Plot Summary:
On a dark and somber night, a secret cabal of monster hunters emerge from the shadows and gather at the foreboding Bloodstone Temple following the death of their leader. In a strange and macabre memorial to the leader’s life, the attendees are thrust into a mysterious and deadly competition for a powerful relic—a hunt that will ultimately bring them face to face with a dangerous monster
Duration: 52 min
IMDB Rating: 7.1/10
IMDB Votes: 68000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Plot tags: werewolf, monster, superhero, villain, comic book, wolf, fight, creature, magic, mutant, bounty hunter, multiverse, shapeshifter, buddy, lycanthropy, fight scenes, monster hunter, hunting, rescue, secret organization, magical object, martial arts, killer, violence, halloween
DC League of Super-Pets (2022)
Plot Summary:
When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto the Super-Dog must convince a rag-tag shelter pack—Ace the hound, PB the potbellied pig, Merton the turtle and Chip the squirrel—to master their own newfound powers and help him rescue the superheroes
Duration: 105 min
IMDB Rating: 7.1/10
IMDB Votes: 73000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Australia
Plot tags: dog, superhero, superpower, pets, cat, batman, justice league, villain, team, animal protagonist, good versus evil, animal that acts human, animal, superman, friendship, superhero team, fighting crime, cartoon dog, crime fighter, talking animal, talking dog, fight, heroes, friends, battles
Prey (2022)
Plot Summary:
In the Comanche Nation in 1717, a fierce and highly skilled warrior named Naru learns the prey she is stalking is a highly evolved alien with a technologically advanced arsenal
Duration: 100 min
IMDB Rating: 7.1/10
IMDB Votes: 219000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Plot tags: alien, female warrior, alien life-form, creature, hunting, predator, warrior, alien invasion, native american tribe, hunter, monster, fight, alien monster, extraterrestrial, battles, alien contact, female protagonist, native american, girl, women, inspiration, save the world, alien parasite, alien race, evil alien
The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022)
Plot Summary:
When a ruptured water main creates an enormous sinkhole right in front of Bob's Burgers, it blocks the entrance indefinitely and ruins the Belchers’ plans for a successful summer. While Bob and Linda struggle to keep the business afloat, the kids try to solve a mystery that could save their family's restaurant. As the dangers mount, these underdogs help each other find hope and fight to get back behind the counter, where they belong
Duration: 102 min
IMDB Rating: 7.0/10
IMDB Votes: 21000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Musical, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Ireland, USA, China, Australia, UK, Canada, Taiwan, Mexico, South Korea, Denmark
Plot tags: crime scene, submarine, restaurant, job, singing, bank, raccoon, horse riding, family business, husband wife relationship, skeleton, childhood memory, hamburger, family man, friend, framed for murder, pop music, cycling, zombie, rain, buried alive, false accusation of murder, sinkhole, kiss, eyeglasses
The Northman (2022)
Plot Summary:
Prince Amleth is on the verge of becoming a man when his father is brutally murdered by his uncle, who kidnaps the boy's mother. Two decades later, Amleth is now a Viking who's on a mission to save his mother, kill his uncle and avenge his father
Duration: 137 min
IMDB Rating: 7.0/10
IMDB Votes: 242000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History, Thriller
Country: USA, China, UK
Plot tags: viking, revenge, medieval, fight, prince, vengeance, sex scene, murder of father, sword, death of father, ship, male protagonist, female pubic hair, nudity, violence, male nudity, battles, barbarian, norse mythology, past, shakespeare, king, scandinavian culture, knight, monster
The Sea Beast (2022)
Plot Summary:
The life of a legendary sea monster hunter is turned upside down when a young girl stows away on his ship
Duration: 115 min
IMDB Rating: 7.0/10
IMDB Votes: 56000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Canada, USA
Plot tags: sea adventure, sea monster, giant monster, sea, sea voyage, ocean, kaiju, beast, hunter, captain, human versus monster, travel, teamwork, sea creature, satire, unlikely friendships, teenager, water, boat, monster, lgbt, woman, orphan, ship, hunting
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022)
Plot Summary:
Decades since their successful television series was canceled, Chip has succumbed to a life of suburban domesticity as an insurance salesman. Dale, meanwhile, has had CGI surgery and works the nostalgia convention circuit, desperate to relive his glory days. When a former cast mate mysteriously disappears, Chip and Dale must repair their broken friendship and take on their Rescue Rangers detective personas once again to save their friend’s life
Duration: 97 min
IMDB Rating: 7.0/10
IMDB Votes: 46000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Family, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Canada, Philippines
Plot tags: chipmunk, missing person, friendship, investigation, chase, mouse, animal protagonist, animal that acts human, old friends reunited, animal, heroes, crime boss, best friend, henchman, anthropomorphism, anthropomorphic mouse, talking animal, rescue mission, save the day, friends, sleuth, teamwork, private detective, group of friends, animal life
Turning Red (2022)
Plot Summary:
Thirteen-year-old Mei is experiencing the awkwardness of being a teenager with a twist – when she gets too excited, she transforms into a giant red panda
Duration: 100 min
IMDB Rating: 7.0/10
IMDB Votes: 145000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Canada
Plot tags: teenage girl, friendship, furry, female protagonist, shapeshifting, coming of age, giant animal, cat, perfectionist, high school, mother daughter relationship, domineering mother, singing, kitten, animal, teenager, temple, panda, menstruation, youth, experiment, parents and children, parenting, woman, ancestor
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
Plot Summary:
Doctor Strange, with the help of mystical allies both old and new, traverses the mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities of the Multiverse to confront a mysterious new adversary
Duration: 126 min
IMDB Rating: 6.9/10
IMDB Votes: 463000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: superhero, multiverse, alternate universe, magical power, villain, interdimensional travel, giant snake, parallel universe, sorcerer, comic book, monster, combat, superhero team, female villain, witch, power, deception, self sacrifice, supernatural power, possession, alternate dimension, heroes, fear, wizard, witchcraft
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022)
Plot Summary:
On a mission to make Christmas unforgettable for Quill, the Guardians head to Earth in search of the perfect present
Duration: 42 min
IMDB Rating: 6.9/10
IMDB Votes: 90000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: christmas, superhero, avenger, villain, holiday, new year, alien, talking dog, multiverse, vigilante, comic book, gift, group, celebrity, saving christmas, outer space, dog, abduction, musician, police officer, heroes, police, escape, cyborgs, kidnapping
Enola Holmes 2 (2022)
Plot Summary:
Now a detective-for-hire like her infamous brother, Enola Holmes takes on her first official case to find a missing girl, as the sparks of a dangerous conspiracy ignite a mystery that requires the help of friends — and Sherlock himself — to unravel
Duration: 129 min
IMDB Rating: 6.8/10
IMDB Votes: 95000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: UK, USA
Plot tags: sherlock holmes, victorian england, love, teenage detective, teenage girl, journey, girl, heroine, sister, teenager, boy, runaway, secret, friend, investigation, crime investigation, brother, friends, city, brother sister relationship, missing girl, female detective, women, friendship, secret service
The Greatest Beer Run Ever (2022)
Plot Summary:
Chickie wants to support his friends fighting in Vietnam, so he does something wild—personally bring them American beer. What starts as a well-meaning journey quickly changes Chickie’s life and perspective. Based on a true story
Duration: 126 min
IMDB Rating: 6.8/10
IMDB Votes: 25000
Genere: Adventure, Drama, War
Country: USA
Plot tags: vietnam war, military, war, friendship, soldier, survival, fight, friends, battles, courage, life & death, life philosophy, friend, mission, secret mission, biopic, beer, war correspondent, police officer, journalist, photograph, self discovery, brother sister relationship, father son relationship, military police
The Bad Guys (2022)
Plot Summary:
When the infamous Bad Guys are finally caught after years of countless heists and being the world’s most-wanted villains, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal to save them all from prison
Duration: 100 min
IMDB Rating: 6.8/10
IMDB Votes: 54000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Family
Country: USA, Japan
Plot tags: organized crime, chase, hacking, animal that acts human, pickpocket, robbery, anthropomorphic animal, heist, friendship, wolf, change of heart, gang, snake, piranha, prison, police officer, car chase, driver, hacker, birthday, car, chief of police, talking animal, master of disguise, lifestyle change
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
Plot Summary:
The sequel to Black Panther (2018)
Duration: 161 min
IMDB Rating: 6.7/10
IMDB Votes: 292000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: superhero, fight, heroes, human nature, transformation, fight scenes, african american, death of brother, death of king, technology, danger, showdown, african, black history, beautiful scenery, justice, self discovery, society, creativity, adaptation, comic book, afrofuturism, fantasy world, family problems, partner
Slumberland (2022)
Plot Summary:
A young girl discovers a secret map to the dreamworld of Slumberland, and with the help of an eccentric outlaw, she traverses dreams and flees nightmares, with the hope that she will be able to see her late father again
Duration: 117 min
IMDB Rating: 6.7/10
IMDB Votes: 30000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Plot tags: dream, monster, genius, king, death, map, desire, lighthouse, boy, father, orphan, singing, father daughter relationship, boat, minotaur, girl, young girl, pig, toy comes to life, basement, making a wish, nightmare, jail, grief, death of father
The Adam Project (2022)
Plot Summary:
After accidentally crash-landing in 2022, time-traveling fighter pilot Adam Reed teams up with his 12-year-old self on a mission to save the future
Duration: 106 min
IMDB Rating: 6.7/10
IMDB Votes: 224000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: time travel, father, child, suv, female warrior, travel, asthmatic, time, space, astronaut, assignment, death of father, dystopia, monster, escape, experiment, time paradox, evil, terminator, humour, oedipus complex, government, contact, propaganda, entity
One Piece Film: Red (2022)
Plot Summary:
Uta — the most beloved singer in the world. Her voice, which she sings with while concealing her true identity, has been described as “otherworldly.” She will appear in public for the first time at a live concert. As the venue fills with all kinds of Uta fans — excited pirates, the Navy watching closely, and the Straw Hats led by Luffy who simply came to enjoy her sonorous performance — the voice that the whole world has been waiting for is about to resound
Duration: 115 min
IMDB Rating: 6.7/10
IMDB Votes: 18000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Japan
Plot tags: pirate, superpower, one piece, fight, island, singer, concert, diva, fighting, world, super strength
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022)
Plot Summary:
After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search for an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands
Duration: 122 min
IMDB Rating: 6.5/10
IMDB Votes: 83000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Japan
Plot tags: villain, sonic the hedgehog, speed, furry, wedding, friendship, running, superpower, sidekick, human alien relationship, emerald, human animal friendship, superhero, evil scientist, heroes, extraterrestrial, supernatural power, animal protagonist, anthropomorphism, talking animal, evil genius, save the world, save the day, animal, drowning
Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)
Plot Summary:
The continuation of the adventures of the Minions, always in search of a tyrannical leader
Duration: 87 min
IMDB Rating: 6.5/10
IMDB Votes: 81000
Genere: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, France
Plot tags: kids and family, imaginary, minion, disorder, super villain, teenager, stoner, holiday, vigilante, kung fu, kidnapping, criminal, technology, mad scientist, heroes, airplane, revenge, crocodile, snake, monkey, desert, villain, boy, dream, master warrior
Against the Ice (2022)
Plot Summary:
In 1909, two explorers fight to survive after they're left behind while on a Denmark expedition in ice-covered Greenland
Duration: 102 min
IMDB Rating: 6.5/10
IMDB Votes: 27000
Genere: Adventure, Drama, History
Country: Iceland, Denmark
Plot tags: snow, survival, cold, struggle for survival, island, winter, ship, camp, captain, crew, arctic, new year, monster, bear, hiking, survivalist, survivor, wilderness, mental health, biopic, wilderness survival, blaster, husky dog, violence, blood