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1. 300 (2006)
R | 117 min | Action, Drama
In the ancient battle of Thermopylae, King Leonidas and 300 Spartans fight against Xerxes and his massive Persian army. They face insurmountable odds when they are betrayed by a Spartan reject.
Director: Zack Snyder | Stars: Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, Dominic West
Votes: 864,720 | Gross: $210.61M
2. The Last Samurai (2003)
R | 154 min | Action, Drama
Nathan Algren, a US army veteran, is hired by the Japanese emperor to train his army in the modern warfare techniques. Nathan finds himself trapped in a struggle between two eras and two worlds.
Director: Edward Zwick | Stars: Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Billy Connolly, William Atherton
Votes: 471,394 | Gross: $111.11M
3. Inherent Vice (2014)
R | 148 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles private investigator Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend.
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson | Stars: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Katherine Waterston
Votes: 110,775 | Gross: $8.11M
4. 300: Rise of an Empire (2014)
R | 102 min | Action, Drama
Greek general Themistocles of Athens leads the naval charge against invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes and Artemisia, vengeful commander of the Persian navy.
Director: Noam Murro | Stars: Sullivan Stapleton, Eva Green, Lena Headey, Hans Matheson
Votes: 316,029 | Gross: $106.58M
5. Alexander (2004)
R | 175 min | Action, Biography, Drama
Alexander, the King of Macedonia and one of the greatest army leaders in the history of warfare, conquers much of the known world.
Director: Oliver Stone | Stars: Colin Farrell, Anthony Hopkins, Rosario Dawson, Angelina Jolie
Votes: 176,714 | Gross: $34.30M
6. Crooked House (2017)
PG-13 | 115 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In Agatha Christie's most twisted tale, a spy-turned-private-detective is lured by his former lover to catch her grandfather's murderer before Scotland Yard exposes dark family secrets.
Director: Gilles Paquet-Brenner | Stars: Max Irons, Stefanie Martini, Glenn Close, Honor Kneafsey
Votes: 27,556
7. Andrei Rublev (1966)
R | 189 min | Biography, Drama, History
The life, times and afflictions of the fifteenth-century Russian iconographer St. Andrei Rublev.
Director: Andrei Tarkovsky | Stars: Anatoliy Solonitsyn, Ivan Lapikov, Nikolay Grinko, Nikolay Sergeev
Votes: 57,074 | Gross: $0.10M
8. Beckett (2021)
TV-MA | 110 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Following a tragic car accident in Greece, an American tourist finds himself at the center of a dangerous political conspiracy and on the run for his life.
Director: Ferdinando Cito Filomarino | Stars: John David Washington, Boyd Holbrook, Vicky Krieps, Alicia Vikander
Votes: 28,517
9. Captain Corelli's Mandolin (2001)
R | 131 min | Drama, Music, Romance
When a fisherman leaves to fight with the Greek army during World War II, his fiancée falls in love with the local Italian commander.
Director: John Madden | Stars: Nicolas Cage, Penélope Cruz, John Hurt, Christian Bale
Votes: 35,961 | Gross: $25.54M
10. Anonymous (I) (2011)
PG-13 | 130 min | Drama, Thriller
The theory that it was in fact Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford, who penned Shakespeare's plays. Set against the backdrop of the succession of Queen Elizabeth I and the Essex rebellion against her.
Director: Roland Emmerich | Stars: Rhys Ifans, Vanessa Redgrave, David Thewlis, Sebastian Armesto
Votes: 42,138 | Gross: $4.46M
11. City Hall (1996)
R | 111 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The accidental shooting of a boy in New York leads to an investigation by the Deputy Mayor, and unexpectedly far-reaching consequences.
Director: Harold Becker | Stars: Al Pacino, John Cusack, Bridget Fonda, Danny Aiello
Votes: 22,462 | Gross: $20.20M
12. The Wog Boy (2000)
92 min | Comedy
When a 'dole bludging' Greek gains national fame following a television appearance, he's recruited by a political party as the face of their campaign to improve the country's unemployment rate.
Director: Aleksi Vellis | Stars: Nick Giannopoulos, Lucy Bell, Vince Colosimo, Geraldine Turner
Votes: 2,315
13. Head On (1998)
Not Rated | 104 min | Drama, Romance
A 19 year old Greek Australian youth struggles with his sexual identity and has one clumsy heterosexual and several homosexual encounters.
Director: Ana Kokkinos | Stars: Alex Dimitriades, Elle Mandalis, Damien Fotiou, Alex Papps
Votes: 4,627 | Gross: $0.38M
14. Eleni (1985)
PG | 114 min | Drama, War
A mother's love for her children leads to a son's revenge for her death in this dramatic thriller that begins during the Greek civil war.
Director: Peter Yates | Stars: Kate Nelligan, John Malkovich, Linda Hunt, Oliver Cotton
Votes: 1,680 | Gross: $0.31M
15. The Dancer Upstairs (2002)
R | 132 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A police detective in a South American country is dedicated to hunting down a revolutionary guerilla leader.
Director: John Malkovich | Stars: Javier Bardem, Laura Morante, Juan Diego Botto, Elvira Mínguez
Votes: 6,881 | Gross: $2.38M
16. Alaloum (1982)
116 min | Comedy
Peppered with unblushing advertisements against the backdrop of a new era in early-1980s Greece, Harry Klynn's enthusiastic triptych unfolds, depicting an entire nation's aspirations, desires, and fears before a brave new world.
Directors: Yorgos Apostolidis, Yannis Smaragdis, Yiannis Typaldos | Stars: Harry Klynn, Dimitris Piatas, Joly Garbi, Manos Destounis
Votes: 632
17. Un été inoubliable (1994)
82 min | Drama, Romance, War
Romania in the 1920s. Marie-Thérèse Von Debretsy (Dame Kristin Scott Thomas) refuses the advances of her husband's commanding officer. As a result, the cosmopolitan family is reassigned to ... See full summary »
Director: Lucian Pintilie | Stars: Kristin Scott Thomas, Claudiu Bleont, Olga Tudorache, George Constantin
Votes: 1,105 | Gross: $0.07M
18. Um Filme Falado (2003)
Not Rated | 96 min | Comedy, Drama, History
Lisbon, Marseilles, Naples, Athens, Istanbul, Cairo, Aden and Bombay. Along with a university teacher and her little daughter, we embark on a long journey, experiencing different cultures and civilizations.
Director: Manoel de Oliveira | Stars: Leonor Silveira, Filipa de Almeida, John Malkovich, Catherine Deneuve
Votes: 2,091 | Gross: $0.01M
19. Bios + politeia (1987)
101 min | Comedy
A smart electronic technician needs his fifteen minutes of fame to scrutinise the corrupt Government, threatening to blow a building to smithereens with his devilishly intricate explosive device. Who can stop a man with nothing to lose?
Director: Nicos Perakis | Stars: Giorgos Kimoulis, Dimitris Kallivokas, Giorgos Kotanidis, Pavlos Kontoyannidis
Votes: 737
20. Mathe paidi mou grammata (1981)
96 min | Comedy, Drama
In a small Greek village, short time after the collapse of the Junta regime, a memorial of those who died in the German occupation of Greece brings in the surface the political differences of a conservative teacher and his two sons.
Director: Thodoros Maragos | Stars: Vasilis Diamantopoulos, Anna Matzourani, Nikos Kalogeropoulos, Christos Kalavrouzos
Votes: 1,218
21. La faute à Fidel! (2006)
Unrated | 99 min | Drama
A 9-year-old girl weathers big changes in her household as her parents become radical political activists in 1970-71 Paris.
Director: Julie Gavras | Stars: Nina Kervel-Bey, Julie Depardieu, Stefano Accorsi, Benjamin Feuillet
Votes: 5,209 | Gross: $0.17M
22. I gynaikara ap' to Kilkis (1985)
75 min | Comedy
Fed up with her unbearable and good-for-nothing husband, a proud Pontian-Greek woman from Kilkis decides to try her luck in the bustling city of Athens in search of a better future. But, can she make it big all alone?
Director: Ilias Mylonakos | Stars: Natasa Gerasimidou, Kostas Tsakonas, Hristos Valavanidis, Themis Manesis
Votes: 132
23. Jenny Jenny (1966)
103 min | Comedy, Romance
In order to help her father who has financial problems, Tzeni agrees to a fake marriage with his political rival.
Director: Dinos Dimopoulos | Stars: Jenny Karezi, Dionysis Papagiannopoulos, Andreas Barkoulis, Mary Lalopoulou
Votes: 1,373
24. Golden Dawn Girls (2017)
92 min | Documentary
Following a daughter, wife and mother as they lead the political party Golden Dawn through the upcoming elections.
Director: Håvard Bustnes | Stars: Rena Dourou, Panagiotis Iliopoulos, Liana Kanelli, Ilias Kassidiaris
Votes: 619
25. Ziteitai pseftis (1961)
82 min | Comedy
A sharp altercation will pave the way for a brilliant career when a shameless liar meets his future employer: a resourceful parliamentarian. But, what happens when he tells one lie too many? Is his flair for fiction always beneficial?
Director: Giannis Dalianidis | Stars: Dinos Iliopoulos, Pantelis Zervos, Anna Kyriakou, Thanasis Vengos
Votes: 811
26. A Hero in His Slippers (1958)
98 min | Drama
After forty years of service, the Nation is about to immortalise an honest Greek Army general who is unaware that an unscrupulous duo is planning to make a profit behind his back. Will the gallant veteran teach them a lesson in respect?
Director: Alekos Sakellarios | Stars: Vasilis Logothetidis, Ilia Livykou, Nitsa Tsaganea, Sonia Zoidou
Votes: 550
27. Dinner in Purgatory (1994)
79 min | Comedy, Drama
Director: Kerry Kiernan | Stars: Yvonne Bonnamy, Edward Halsted, Elizabeth Jasicki, Chris Johnston
28. To fragma (1982)
115 min | Drama
A government-mandated expert on dams arrives at a rain-soaked village to inspect a weather-beaten barrier, and his fears come true. Amid corruption, bureaucracy, and superstition, failure is inevitable. Will the water claim back its land?
Director: Dimitris Makris | Stars: Nikos Kourkoulos, Danis Katranidis, Grigoris Vafias, Daniella Moreti
Votes: 49
29. Oi 900 Tis Marinas (1961)
83 min | Comedy
Two sworn political rivals who jockey for position, try to win the favour of the village's influential president, and the nine-hundred voters who are his daughter's dowry. However, what if love becomes the ultimate catalyst?
Directors: Kostas Doukas, Thanos Sandas | Stars: Gely Mavropoulou, Nikos Tzogias, Aris Malliagros, Sonia Zoidou
Votes: 56
30. Thanasis, the Politician (1954)
86 min | Comedy
Reluctantly, a self-made grocer agrees to marry off his refined sister to an aspiring politician, only to realise that he has eaten up her dowry to run for office. Now, he will have to work for a living. Can he see the error of his ways?
Director: Alekos Sakellarios | Stars: Dinos Iliopoulos, Anna Synodinou, Byron Pallis, Kakia Panagiotou
Votes: 255
31. Magic Hour (III) (2011)
95 min | Comedy
Diomidis and Aristides embark on a road trip through rural Greece. They both confront personal dilemmas. Diomidis recently discovered his wife's infidelity, while Aristides is struggling with his directing career.
Director: Costas Kapakas | Stars: Renos Haralambidis, Tasos Antoniou, Giorgos Souxes, Maria Antoulinaki
Votes: 98
32. Ena gelasto apogevma (1979)
97 min | Drama
After a long decade of separation, a rising politician accompanies his ex-wife to the airport, thirsting for closure. As both fight with their inner demons, a suicide bomber threatens them. Will they find redemption this smiling afternoon?
Director: Andreas Thomopoulos | Stars: Nikos Kourkoulos, Betty Livanou, Hristos Tsagas, Orfeas Zahos
Votes: 212
33. This Is Not a Coup (2016)
80 min | Documentary
This a coup describes ECB's financial interventions in states like Italy, Ireland, Portugal, Cyprus and Greece. Featuring well known academics, politicians and journalists, it analyses the ... See full summary »
Directors: Aris Chatzistefanou, Aris Triandafyllou | Star: Aris Chatzistefanou
Votes: 207
34. The Terrorist (1975)
92 min | Comedy
Three bosom friends and members of the Humanitarian Movement of Greece pluck up the courage to abduct an affluent industrialist to obtain the necessary money for the election campaign. But, are ideas enough to make a difference?
Director: Giannis Dalianidis | Stars: Kostas Voutsas, Nikos Dadinopoulos, Sotiris Tzevelekos, Koula Agagiotou
Votes: 54
35. Stylus (2010)
88 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Angelo is a male model who accidentally kills his girlfriend. In an attempt to get away with murder, he asks for the help of a dangerous pimp and his bodyguard, who demand from him something in return.
Director: Filip Halo | Stars: Filip Halo, Antonis Karagiannis, Philippos Lekkas, Aggelos Mato
Votes: 11
36. Eisai stin EOK, pathe gia tin EOK (1981)
95 min | Comedy
As Greece prepares for the imminent admission in the European Economic Community, a pair of reporters arrive at a small village to document the inhabitants' mixed feelings. Will this pivotal political event mark the beginning of a new era?
Director: Dimis Dadiras | Stars: Stavros Paravas, Hronis Exarhakos, Nikos Tsoukas, Giannis Vogiatzis
Votes: 91
37. I vouleftina (1966)
95 min | Comedy
Imagine the surprise of a hopeful politician when his independent long-term fiancée gets to be elected instead of him. Will the determined woman and the first female politician in the Greek parliament fight to right the wrongs?
Director: Kostas Karagiannis | Stars: Rena Vlahopoulou, Stavros Xenidis, Alekos Tzanetakos, Dimitris Nikolaidis
Votes: 175
38. The Stork Pays Off (1941)
Passed | 68 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Gangster Deak Foster and his three henchmen, Brains Moran, Ears-to-the-Ground Hinkle and Photofinish Farris, take over what they think is a night club run by a rival, Stud Rocco, only to ... See full summary »
Director: Lew Landers | Stars: Victor Jory, Rochelle Hudson, Maxie Rosenbloom, Horace McMahon
Votes: 37
39. Grèce, année zéro (2014 TV Movie)
52 min | Documentary
Director: Pierre Bourgeois | Stars: Patrick Delage, Jean-Christophe Brétignière, Nicolas Fournier, Gérard Cherqui
40.
The Fallen State (2016– )
Bisexual Millennial & Roaming Millennial (Lauren Chen) Debate LGBTQ Issues! (Excerpt)
(2018 Podcast Episode)
Documentary, Talk-Show
Director: Jesse Lee Peterson | Stars: Jesse Lee Peterson, Lauren Chen, Quincy
41.
The Andrew Klavan Show (2015– )
The Devil and the Woke Claim They Don't Exist
(2023 Podcast Episode)
Talk-Show
Stars: Andrew Klavan, Spencer Klavan