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Plot Summary:
A young idealistic English filmmaker, Sue, arrives in India to make a film on Indian revolutionaries Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad and their contemporaries and their fight for freedom from the British Raj. Owing to a lack of funds, she recruits students from Delhi University to act in her docu-drama. She finds DJ, who passed out five years back but still wants to be a part of the University because he doesn't think there's too much out there in the real world to look forward to. Karan, the son of Industrialist Rajnath Singhania, who shares an uncomfortable relationship with his father, but continues to live off him, albeit very grudgingly. Aslam, is a middle class Muslim boy, who lives in the by-lanes near Jama Masjid, poet, philosopher and guide to his friends. Sukhi, the group's baby, innocent, vulnerable and with a weakness for only one thing - girls. Laxman Pandey.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 122000
Genere: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 167 min
Plot tags: inspirational, serious, patriotic, entertaining, cult classic, sincere, exciting, crying, sentimental, philosophical
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T2 Trainspotting (2017)
Plot Summary:
After 20 years abroad, Mark Renton returns to Scotland and reunites with his old friends Sick Boy, Spud and Begbie.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 131000
Genere: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 117 min
Plot tags: exciting, intense, stylized, thought provoking, captivating, tense, black comedy, freeze frame, dark comedy, intellectual
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The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
Plot Summary:
The Legend of Bhagat Singh is a 2002 Indian historical biographical film about Bhagat Singh, a freedom fighter who fought for Indian independence.It shows in detail how Singh came to develop his views on the British Raj and his struggle for Indian independence.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 17000
Genere: Action, Biography, Drama, History
Country: India
Duration: 155 min
Plot tags: realistic, patriotic, sincere, serious, emotional, inspirational, philosophical, touching, political, social
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Halla Bol (2008)
Plot Summary:
Ashfaque (Ajay Devgan) is a small town boy aspiring to be a film star in the Hindi film industry. He joins a street theatre group run by a reformed dacoit Sidhu (Pankaj Kapur) who uses street theatre as a medium to bring about an awakening in the masses. Ashfaque struggles to give a creative vent to the actor in him in order to realize his dreams.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Crime, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 142 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, captivating, tense, suspense
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Children of the Revolution (1996)
Plot Summary:
A man (Richard Roxburgh) the Australian government blames for 1990s political woes blames his mother (Judy Davis), a communist Stalin seduced in 1951.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Australia
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: dark comedy, clever, humorous, black comedy, offbeat, realistic, witty, semi serious, biting, crying
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If.... (1968)
Plot Summary:
The film is a caustic portrait of a traditional English boys’ boarding school, where social hierarchy reigns supreme and power remains in the hands of distanced and ineffectual teachers and callously vicious prefects in the Upper Sixth. But three Lower Sixth students, leader Mick Travis, Wallace and Johnny decide on a shocking course of action to redress the balance of privilege once and for all.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 25000
Genere: Crime, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 111 min
Plot tags: surreal, disturbing, controversial, dark comedy, stylized, cult classic, political, philosophical, existential, mind bending
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Baaria (2009)
Plot Summary:
Giuseppe Tornatore traces three generations of a Sicilian family in in the Sicilian town of Bagheria (known as Baarìa in the local Sicilian dialect), from the 1930s to the 1980s, to tell the story of the loves, dreams and delusions of an unusual community.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: Italy, France
Duration: 163 min
Plot tags: atmospheric, sincere, touching, realistic, semi serious, sad, epic, sentimental, clever, humorous
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Who Pays the Piper (1983)
Plot Summary:
Two zanies open a photography studio. They score a partnership with a gossip magazine that suddenly thrusts them into a world of corruption, murder, and hijinks.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 15000
Genere: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 132 min
Plot tags: dark comedy, cult classic, parody, funny, light, retro, offbeat, satirical, experimental, art film
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Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
Plot Summary:
Lagaan tells the tale of the Indian village Champaner, beset by drought and British colonialism in the year 1893. Without a drop of rain in months, the worried villagers of Champaner decide to ask the local authorities for a temporary repeal of their taxes -- the hated lagaan. Led by the heroic Bhuvan (Indian superstar Aamir Khan) they bring their plight to the military governor, Captain Russell (Paul Blackthorne). But the sadistic Russell threatens to raise the lagaan threefold, unless the villagers can beat his men at a game of cricket, in which case he'll lift taxes on the entire province for a period of three years. Bhuvan accepts the challenge, but there's a problem -- no one in Champaner knows how to play cricket. A band of misfits come to the rescue, coached by Russell's soft-hearted sister Elizabeth (Rachel Shelley), and the race is on to be ready in three months' time. An epic reworking of Victory with eye-popping song-and-dance routines.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 119000
Genere: Drama, Musical, Sport
Country: India, USA
Duration: 224 min
Plot tags: patriotic, realistic, inspirational, uplifting, stylized, semi serious, serious, captivating, entertaining, motivational
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Closer to the Moon (2014)
Plot Summary:
A Romanian police officer teams up with a small crew of bank robbers to pull off a heist by convincing everyone at the scene of the crime that they are only filming a movie.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Country: Romania, USA, Italy, Poland, France
Duration: 112 min
Plot tags: sincere, realistic, stylized, captivating, sad, surreal, bleak, serious, gloomy, independent film
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Fanaa (2006)
Plot Summary:
Zooni Ali Beg (Kajol) is a blind Kashmiri girl who travels without her parents for the first time with a dance troupe to Delhi to perform in a ceremony for independence day. On her journey, she meets Rehan Khan (Aamir Khan), a casanova and tour guide who flirts with her. Although her friends warn Zooni about him, she cannot resist falling in love with him and he takes her on a private tour of New Delhi. But there is more to Rehan than meets the eye and Zooni will have to make a heartbreaking decision.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 35000
Genere: Action, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 168 min
Plot tags: touching, uplifting, serious, feel good, emotional, realistic, romantic, inspirational, entertaining, sad
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Ghulam (1998)
Plot Summary:
Sidharth (Aamir Khan), is a Mumbai 'Tapori' and a boxing champion. His elder brother, Jai (Rajat Kapoor) works with Raunak Singh (Sharad Saxena), who now rules their "Basti" through terrorising its people and collecting 'Hafta' from local merchants. Sidharth idolized his father, a freedom fighter, whom he saw falling to his death as a child. This effects Sidharth through his adult life. Sidharth meets a young girl, Alisha (Ranee Mukherjee), who rides with a motorcycle gang and Charlie (Deepak Tijori), the gang leader. Sidharth also meets Hari, whose idealism reminds him of his father. Hari's social work in the community possess a threat to Raunak Singh's evil empire. What happens to Hari changes Sidharth's life forever. How Sidharth breaks Raunak Singh's chains of 'Ghulami' around the community forms the crux of the story. Featuring the superhit song "Aati Kya Khandala" sung by Aamir Khan.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 162 min
Plot tags: emotional, suspenseful, serious, captivating, inspirational, romantic, entertaining, sentimental, semi serious, remake of american film
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Jigarthanda (2014)
Plot Summary:
When Karthik is given a task by his producer to come up with a gripping gangster flick infested with a heavy dosage of violence, he focuses on Sethu, a ruthless gangster surrounded by quirky yet scary henchmen. Karthik discreetly tries his best to find out about Sethu to develop a film script, but fails miserably in all his attempts. However when he finally gets the chance to gain an insight into Sethu's life, disaster strikes as he gets caught in the mêlée following the discovery of a mole within Sethu's gang.
IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 171 min
Plot tags: exciting, rough, captivating, suspenseful, epic, suspense, dark comedy, cult classic, tense, serious
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Hey Ram (2000)
Plot Summary:
Saketh Ram's wife is raped and killed during direct action day riots in Calcutta. He is convinced that Mahatma Gandhi is responsible for all the problems happening in the country. He sets out to kill him.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 14000
Genere: Crime, Drama, History
Country: India
Duration: 186 min
Plot tags: realistic, bleak, serious, patriotic, exciting, suspenseful, freeze frame, contemplative, period piece, cult film
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99 (2009)
Plot Summary:
99 is an original story inspired by real events. It is as much "What could have been" as it is "What really happened." In other words, it is historical fiction - fiction being the keyword. It spans a few genres; it is slick, fast-paced, realistic and, importantly, very funny.In this "smart comedy" set in 1999, all the characters are found by a common feeling of being stuck at 99 in life - just one short of a 'century' - that elusive thing called "making it" in life!99 is an unpredictable and hilarious ride spread over two cities with colorful characters, unbelievable circumstances, small-time crooks, big-time conspiracies, fateful car crashes, loads of coffee, a briefcase full of money, a budding romance....... And a historical controversy brewing in the background!.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 135 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, semi serious, surprise ending, black comedy, freeze frame, dark comedy, cult film
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Earth (1998)
Plot Summary:
It's 1947 and the borderlines between India and Pakistan are being drawn. A young girl bears witnesses to tragedy as her ayah is caught between the love of two men and the rising tide of political and religious violence.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Drama, Romance, War
Country: India, Canada
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: emotional, sentimental, touching, offbeat, poignant, art house, romantic drama, tense, sincere, serious
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Public Friends (2016)
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In order to make his little sick brother's dream come true, Leo and his best mates organize a fake score...but on the d day, they make a mistake and the fake score becomes a real hold up.Here starts the extraordinary adventure of PUBLIC Amis.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 499
Genere: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Country: France
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags:
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Martyr (1999)
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Ajay Rathore is a no-nonsense police officer from Mumbai Crime Branch. Long time ago his elder brother was killed by terrorists which caused him to quit his medical studies and join Indian Police Service. He is a great admirer of Pakistan-based ghazal singer Gulfam Hassan. During one of Hassan's concerts, they meet for the first time and become great friends. Meanwhile, Ajay's investigation into the Pakistan-supported cross-border terrorism takes him to Rajasthan and reveals an unsettling truth about someone close to his heart.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 27000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 174 min
Plot tags: inspirational, patriotic, political, entertaining, action thriller, exciting, rough, serious, realistic, cult film
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Talaash: The Answer Lies Within (2012)
Plot Summary:
A cop, investigating the mysterious death of a filmstar, meets a sex-worker, while he faces some personal problems psychologically. The mystery connects these people in a way, that ultimately changes their lives.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 44000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 140 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, suspenseful, suspense thriller, psychological thriller, neo noir, suspense, surprise ending, mind bending, psychedelic
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The Uniform (2004)
Plot Summary:
Just as he is preparing for his daughter's wedding, a veteran policeman is assigned to a crack team transporting a Pakistani secret agent to trial.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 16000
Genere: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 174 min
Plot tags: exciting, rough, bleak, suspenseful, masala, serious, realistic, surprise ending, freeze frame
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Dil Dosti Etc (2007)
Plot Summary:
Two college boys from diverse backgrounds believe that since time is on their side, anything is possible. Consequently, their arrogance leads them to challenge each other to prove their efficiencies.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 112 min
Plot tags: sentimental, humorous, realistic, semi serious, funny, feel good, independent film, cult film
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Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)
Plot Summary:
A young mute girl from Pakistan loses herself in India with no way to head back. A devoted man with a magnanimous spirit undertakes the task to get her back to her motherland and unite her with her family.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 96000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 163 min
Plot tags: touching, emotional, disturbing, sentimental, sweet, realistic, serious, patriotic, cult classic, inspirational
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Khosla's Nest (2006)
Plot Summary:
Upon retirement, cranky control freak Kamal Kishore Khosla obsesses about procuring a plot of land in Delhi, where he plans to build his dream house. After investing his entire life's savings to acquire the land, he discovers the plot's been stolen by a greedy land shark. Now, Khosla must rely on his comically dysfunctional family to pull off a scam on the biggest goon in real estate and win back.
IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 25000
Genere: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 135 min
Plot tags: realistic, feel good, humorous, semi serious, offbeat, funny, inspirational, cult classic, avant garde, cult film
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Hera Pheri (2000)
Plot Summary:
Three unemployed men find the answer to all their money problems when they receive a call from a kidnapper. However, things do not go as planned.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 71000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 156 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, semi serious, funny, entertaining, cult classic, action comedy, surprise ending, independent film, cult film
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Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! (2008)
Plot Summary:
Inspired by the incredible true story of Lucky Singh, an extremely charismatic and fearless confident man and thief who socialized with the rich, famous and influential of Delhi society and then proceeded to rob them blind. He was the bête noire of the police and had stolen millions by the time he was caught.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 18000
Genere: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 125 min
Plot tags: realistic, humorous, semi serious, offbeat, intellectual, funny, dark, social, powerful, exciting
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Carry On, Munna Bhai (2006)
Plot Summary:
A hilarious underworld gangster known as Munna Bhai falls comically in love with a radio host by the name of Jahnvi, who runs an elders' home, which is taken over by an unscrupulous builder, who gets the residents kicked out ironically with the help of Munna's sidekick, Circuit, while Munna is busy romancing Jahnvi elsewhere.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 49000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 144 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, semi serious, buddy comedy, inspirational, entertaining, funny, feel good, sad, cult classic
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Do Your Thing (2001)
Plot Summary:
Three inseparable childhood friends are just out of college. Nothing comes between them - until they each fall in love, and their wildly different approaches to relationships creates tension.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 75000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 183 min
Plot tags: feel good, sentimental, humorous, semi serious, entertaining, funny, inspirational, romantic, cult classic, light
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The Rising: Ballad of Mangal Pandey (2005)
Plot Summary:
The film begins in 1857, when India was ruled by the British East India Company. Mangal Pandey is a sepoy, a soldier of Indian origin, in the army of the East India Company. Pandey is fighting in the Anglo-Afghan Wars and saves the life of his British commanding officer, William Gordon. Gordon is indebted to Pandey and a strong friendship develops between them, transcending both rank and race.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: India, UK, USA
Duration: 150 min
Plot tags: epic, serious, captivating, emotional, patriotic, realistic, educational
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Like Stars on Earth (2007)
Plot Summary:
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.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 203000
Genere: Drama, Family
Country: India
Duration: 162 min
Plot tags: motivational, touching, inspirational, captivating, emotional, educational, sad, realistic, feel good, entertaining
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Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. (2003)
Plot Summary:
A gangster sets out to fulfill his father's dream of becoming a doctor.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 87000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 156 min
Plot tags: sentimental, humorous, semi serious, funny, inspirational, entertaining, motivational, light, touching, feel good
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3 Idiots (2009)
Plot Summary:
In the tradition of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” comes this refreshing comedy about a rebellious prankster with a crafty mind and a heart of gold. 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 sexy daughter, Virus sets his sights on flunking out the "3 idiots" once and for all.
IMDB Rating: 8.4
IMDB Votes: 423000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 170 min
Plot tags: inspirational, entertaining, touching, funny, educational, feel good, semi serious, light, hilarious, motivational