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Plot Summary:
Seven friends - Alec, Billy, Jules, Kevin, Kirby, Leslie and Wendy - are trying to navigate through life and their friendships following college graduation. Alec, who aspires to political life, has just shown his true colors by changing his allegiance from Democrat to Republican, which freaks out girlfriend Leslie, who he wants to marry. Budding architect Leslie, on the other hand, has an independent streak. She believes she has to make a name for herself to find out who she is before she can truly commit to another person in marriage. But Leslie and Alec have decided to live together. Because Leslie refuses to marry Alec, he believes that justifies certain behavior. Kirby, who wants to become a lawyer and who pays for his schooling by working as a waiter at their local hangout called St. Elmo's Bar, and struggling writer Kevin are currently roommates. They are on opposite extremes of the romance spectrum.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 45000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: sentimental, intense, sincere, serious, realistic, talky, cult classic, teen, retro, sexy
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Plot Summary:
A Cincinnati college student breaks off his engagement to his wealthy fiancée after he falls in love with a backwoods Kentucky girl he meets at a party. She says she's 20, but he finds out she's 16 and married to an abusive husband.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: independent film, captivating, realistic, semi serious
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IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 11000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 108 min
Plot tags: romantic, sexy, melancholic, independent film, atmospheric, sincere, touching, contemplative, realistic, talky
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IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 79 min
Plot tags: sincere, serious, realistic, touching, mumblecore, intense, teen, indie film, heartfelt, independent film
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IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: melancholic, sweet, humorous, realistic, sentimental, semi serious, independent film, offbeat, sexual, romantic
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Plot Summary:
A man and woman meet and try to have a romantic affair, despite their personal problems and the interference of their disapproving friends.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 17000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
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Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 22000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 124 min
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IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
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IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 33000
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Country: USA
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IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
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IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
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Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 34000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min
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Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 9000
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Country: USA
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Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 53000
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Country: USA
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Plot tags: realistic, talky, romantic, teen, humorous, witty, cynical, semi serious, intellectual, cult classic
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Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 32000
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Country: USA
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IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 161000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA, UK
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IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 396000
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Country: USA
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Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 51000
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IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 16000
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Country: USA
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IMDB Votes: 63000
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IMDB Votes: 166000
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IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 87000
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IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 196000
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Country: USA
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Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 160000
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Country: USA
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IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 37000
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Country: USA
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IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 60000
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Country: USA
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IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 34000
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Country: USA
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IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 63000
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IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 32000
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IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 95000
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IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 428000
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Country: USA
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