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1. Anna Karenina (1935)
Passed | 95 min | Drama, Romance
The married Anna Karenina falls in love with Count Vronsky despite her husband's refusal to grant a divorce, and both must contend with the social repercussions.
Director: Clarence Brown | Stars: Greta Garbo, Fredric March, Freddie Bartholomew, Maureen O'Sullivan
Votes: 5,810 | Gross: $0.87M
2. Caught (1949)
Approved | 88 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
An ambitious young LA department store model gets her wish of marrying a millionaire but she eventually discovers that rich life isn't always a happy one.
Director: Max Ophüls | Stars: James Mason, Barbara Bel Geddes, Robert Ryan, Frank Ferguson
Votes: 4,372
3. Cold Lunch (2008)
90 min | Drama
Bird droppings on a work shirt lead to extreme unintended consequences.
Director: Eva Sørhaug | Stars: Birgitte Victoria Svendsen, Ane Dahl Torp, Bjørn Floberg, Knut Husebø
Votes: 1,039
4. They Were Sisters (1945)
115 min | Drama
The story of three sisters and the men they marry. One is happily married but childless; the second promiscuously escapes an unhappy, loveless marriage; the third is tortured by the mental cruelties inflicted by a domineering husband.
Director: Arthur Crabtree | Stars: Phyllis Calvert, James Mason, Hugh Sinclair, Anne Crawford
Votes: 342
5. Pause (2018)
96 min | Drama
Trapped in the misery of an oppressive marriage, a middle-aged woman finds refuge in a fantasy world of vindictive violence. Soon, reality and fantasy start to blur.
Director: Tonia Mishiali | Stars: Stella Fyrogeni, Andreas Vasileiou, Popi Avraam, Marios Ioannou
Votes: 760
6. Far (IV) (2012)
36 min | Short, Drama
A father comes home for Christmas in the basement where he is keeping his wife and children captive. Inspired by the Josef Fritzl case.
Director: Per Dreyer | Stars: Stefania Omarsdottir, Claus Bue, August Igor Svideniouk Egholm, Silja Byske
Votes: 17
7. The Brides Are Coming (1979 TV Movie)
70 min | Drama
Director: Emir Kusturica | Stars: Milka Podrug-Kokotovic, Miodrag 'Miki' Krstovic, Bogdan Diklic, Tanja Poberznik
Votes: 264
8. What Price Decency (1933)
Passed | 67 min | Drama, Romance
A young woman with a shady past goes to the tropics, where she winds up marrying a vicious and brutal pearl trader, then falls in love with another man.
Director: Arthur Gregor | Stars: Dorothy Burgess, Alan Hale, Walter Byron, Henry Durant
9. Forbidden Lie$ (2007)
Not Rated | 104 min | Documentary, Drama
A dramatized documentary investigating accusations that "Forbidden Love" author Norma Khouri made up her biographical tale of a Muslim friend who was killed for dating a Christian.
Director: Anna Broinowski | Stars: Norma Khouri, Malcolm Knox, Rana Husseini, Caroline Overington
Votes: 633
10. Wild Geese (1927)
Passed | 70 min | Drama, Romance
Director: Phil Goldstone | Stars: Belle Bennett, Russell Simpson, Eve Southern, Donald Keith
11. A Fool and His Money (1925)
56 min | Drama, Romance
John Smart (William Haines), a hack writer, inherits a fortune from a distant relative and buys a castle in Laupheim. He pursues what appears to be a ghost of a beautiful woman but he ... See full summary »
Director: Erle C. Kenton | Stars: Madge Bellamy, William Haines, Stuart Holmes, Alma Bennett
12. Animal Heart (2009)
91 min | Drama
In a remote region of rural Switzerland, a farmer and his wife eke out a harsh existence, appearing to live in a century far removed from our own. Paul is incapable of showing any kindness ... See full summary »
Director: Séverine Cornamusaz | Stars: Olivier Rabourdin, Camille Japy, Antonio Buíl, Alexandra Karamisaris
Votes: 196
13. Jubilo, Jr. (1924)
20 min | Family, Comedy, Short
A young boy, determined to make money enough to buy his mother a birthday present, finds a variety of odd jobs and finally starts up a makeshift circus.
Director: Robert F. McGowan | Stars: Joe Cobb, Jackie Condon, Mickey Daniels, Allen 'Farina' Hoskins
Votes: 64
14. Passageway (2004)
15 min | Short, Drama
Set in 1930's Vancouver, Passageway is a short film that tells the dramatic tale of forbidden love between two women and the jealousy that ultimately separates them.
Director: Claudia Molina | Stars: Luciana Carro, Mikela Jay, Donna Lysell, José Vargas
Votes: 6
15. Kane orexi (2002)
15 min | Short
The way to a man's heart is through his stomach... Which is why Eleni is cooking "the very best" for George.
Director: Maria Lafi | Stars: Thanassis Efthimiadis, Despina Kourti, Karmen Rouggeri, Jina Alimonou
Votes: 14
16.
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
Episode:
A Jury of Her Peers
(1961)
TV-14 | 30 min | Drama, Mystery
An old woman is suspected of murdering her mentally cruel husband, as her childhood girlfriend tries to cover up evidence against her.
Director: Robert Florey | Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Ann Harding, Philip Bourneuf, Frances Reid
Votes: 403
17.
The Equalizer (1985–1989)
Episode:
Torn
(1986)
TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama
McCall finds his attention divided when Jason Mazer from The Agency offers him a chance at revenge against an old enemy, while at the same time a young girl asks McCall to protect her and her mother against her abusive father.
Director: Russ Mayberry | Stars: Edward Woodward, Ron O'Neal, Yvonne Wilder, Zohra Lampert
Votes: 108
18.
Masters of Horror (2005–2007)
Episode:
Sounds Like
(2006)
TV-MA | 58 min | Horror
Deeply affected by a personal tragedy, an office drone comes to realize his sense of hearing has taken on extraordinary capabilities that could drive him insane.
Director: Brad Anderson | Stars: Chris Bauer, Matty Finochio, Laura Margolis, Matthew Burgess
Votes: 2,329
19.
Dark Shadows (1966–1971)
Episode:
Episode #1.790
(1969)
TV-G | 23 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
After a jail guard is attacked, Quentin escapes. He and Judith encounter the ghost of Minerva.
Director: Henry Kaplan | Stars: Joan Bennett, Grayson Hall, Jerry Lacy, David Selby
Votes: 26
20.
Corti Circuiti Erotici (1999– )
Episode:
Specchio, Specchio delle mie brame
(1999)
24 min
Director: Stefano Soli | Stars: Tinto Brass, Loredana Cannata, Rolando Ravello, Massimiliano Franciosa
Votes: 44
21.
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (1996)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(1996)
TV-14 | 56 min | Drama
Helen decides to reveal more to Gilbert and gives him her diary to read. Helen wants to open her heart to Gilbert but he sees their relationship going in a different direction.
Director: Mike Barker | Stars: Toby Stephens, Tara Fitzgerald, Linda Marlowe, Rupert Graves
Votes: 58
22.
Daniel Deronda (2002)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2002)
TV-PG | 51 min | Drama, Romance
Daniel rescues Mirah Lapidoth from a suicide attempt and searches for her mother and brother in London. Grandcourt informs Lydia of his planned nuptials, and she sends to Gwendolen a package with a curse.
Director: Tom Hooper | Stars: Hugh Dancy, Romola Garai, Hugh Bonneville, Jodhi May
Votes: 65
23.
Daniel Deronda (2002)
Episode:
Episode #1.3
(2002)
TV-PG | 49 min | Drama, Romance
The Grandcourt marriage develops. A critical musician, Herr Klesmer is invited to hear Mirah sing. Daniel finds Mirah's brother Ezra and arranges a meeting. Finally, Sir Hugo Mallinger hands Daniel a letter from his mother.
Director: Tom Hooper | Stars: Hugh Dancy, Romola Garai, Hugh Bonneville, Jodhi May
Votes: 60
24.
Corti Circuiti Erotici (1999– )
Episode:
Giulia
(1999)
365 min
Directors: Stefano Soli, Roy Stuart | Stars: Tinto Brass, Anna Bielska, Tina Aumont, Christine Donval
Votes: 145
25.
Daniel Deronda (2002)
Episode:
Episode #1.4
(2002)
TV-PG | 48 min | Drama, Romance
After Daniel meets his mother in Genoa and learns the circumstances of his birth and childhood, the Grandcourts have serious trouble while small boat sailing. Ultimately, Daniel makes decisions on a marriage and his life.
Director: Tom Hooper | Stars: Jodhi May, Edward Fox, Amanda Root, David Bamber
Votes: 47
26.
The Slap (2015)
Episode:
Harry
(2015)
TV-14 | 42 min | Drama
Harry fears his reputation and lifestyle are at risk when police become involved.
Director: Ken Olin | Stars: Brian Cox, Melissa George, Lucas Hedges, Marin Ireland
Votes: 124