Fail Safe
8.0 1h 52min
Fail Safe
In this tense Cold War thriller directed by Sidney Lumet, a technical malfunction sends American bombers on a mission to drop nuclear bombs on Moscow, leading to a high-stakes race…
Seance on a Wet Afternoon
7.6 1h 55min
Seance on a Wet Afternoon
In this gripping psychological thriller directed by Bryan Forbes, a self-proclaimed medium, played by Kim Stanley, concocts a plan to gain fame by orchestrating a kidnapping with the help of…
Woman in the Dunes
8.4 2h 27min
Woman in the Dunes
In this 1964 Japanese film, a schoolteacher and amateur entomologist finds himself trapped in a remote desert village, where he is forced to assist a woman in her endless task…
Seven Days in May
7.8 1h 58min
Seven Days in May
In this gripping political thriller directed by John Frankenheimer, tensions rise as a charismatic U.S. military leader plots to overthrow the President, who has just signed a controversial nuclear disarmament…
From Russia With Love
7.3 1h 55min
From Russia With Love
Agent 007 is back in the second installment of the James Bond series, this time battling a secret crime organization known as SPECTRE. Russians Rosa Klebb and Kronsteen are out to snatch a decoding device known as the Lektor, using the ravishing Tatiana to lure Bond into helping them. Bond willingly travels to meet Tatiana in Istanbul, where he must rely on his wits to escape with his life in a series of deadly encounters with the enemy
The Great Escape
8.2 2h 52min
The Great Escape
Set during World War II, this classic film follows a group of Allied prisoners of war as they plan a daring escape from a German POW camp. The ensemble cast…
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Best Adventure,
Best History,
Best War,
Drama,
History,
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Prison,
Thriller,
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The Birds
7.6 1h 59min
The Birds
In this suspenseful thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, a series of unexplained and increasingly violent bird attacks plague the residents of a small coastal town. The story follows Melanie Daniels,…
High and Low
8.4 2h 23min
High and Low
This gripping 1963 film, directed by Akira Kurosawa, masterfully blends elements of crime and drama as it explores the moral dilemmas faced by a wealthy executive, played by Toshiro Mifune,…
The Trial
7.6 1h 59min
The Trial
In this 1962 film adaptation of Franz Kafka’s novel, a man named Josef K. finds himself inexplicably arrested and entangled in a bewildering legal system. As he navigates the surreal…
The Manchurian Candidate
7.9 2h 6min
The Manchurian Candidate
In this gripping Cold War thriller, a former Korean War POW, played by Frank Sinatra, begins to suspect that his fellow soldier, Raymond Shaw, portrayed by Laurence Harvey, has been…
Dr. No
7.2 1h 50min
Dr. No
In the film that launched the James Bond saga, Agent 007 battles mysterious Dr. No, a scientific genius bent on destroying the U.S. space program. As the countdown to disaster begins, Bond must go to Jamaica, where he encounters beautiful Honey Ryder, to confront a megalomaniacal villain in his massive island headquarters.
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
8.0 2h 14min
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?
In this psychological thriller directed by Robert Aldrich, two aging sisters, both former actresses, live in a decaying Hollywood mansion. The film stars Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, whose real-life…
999: The Mysterious Body
1h 59min
999: The Mysterious Body
A sculptor and his partner plot to murder a wealthy young family member to seize his inheritance, but their scheme unravels unexpectedly.
Cape Fear
7.7 1h 46min
Cape Fear
In this gripping thriller directed by J. Lee Thompson, a lawyer’s family is terrorized by a vengeful ex-convict recently released from prison. The film stars Gregory Peck and Robert Mitchum,…
The Innocents
7.7 1h 40min
The Innocents
A young governess for two children becomes convinced that the house and grounds are haunted.
Sanjuro
8.0 1h 36min
Sanjuro
In this 1961 film directed by Akira Kurosawa, a wandering and scruffy samurai, played by Toshiro Mifune, finds himself entangled in a local clan’s power struggle. The samurai, known for…
Yojimbo
8.2 1h 50min
Yojimbo
In this classic 1961 film, a wandering ronin, played by the iconic Toshiro Mifune, arrives in a small town torn apart by two rival gangs. With his cunning and swordsmanship,…
Dial 999 for 24-Hour Murder Case
1h 34min
Dial 999 for 24-Hour Murder Case
Set against the backdrop of a family’s property being taken over, law enforcement delves into a string of stabbings.
Shoot the Piano Player
7.4 1h 32min
Shoot the Piano Player
In this 1960 French New Wave classic directed by François Truffaut, the story follows Charlie, a once-promising concert pianist who now plays in a Parisian bar. His life takes a…
The City of the Dead
6.7 1h 16min
The City of the Dead
A young college student arrives in a sleepy Massachusetts town to research witchcraft; during her stay at an eerie inn, she discovers a startling secret about the town and its…
The Bad Sleep Well
8.0 2h 31min
The Bad Sleep Well
In this gripping 1960 film, a young executive embarks on a quest for revenge against a corrupt corporate system that led to his father’s demise. The narrative unfolds with a…
Psycho
8.5 1h 49min
Psycho
A secretary, played by Janet Leigh, finds herself at a secluded motel after making a fateful decision to embezzle money. The motel is run by a peculiar young man, portrayed…
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Best Mystery,
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Horror,
Mystery,
Psychological Horror,
Psychological Thriller,
Serial Killer,
Slasher Horror,
Suspense,
Suspense Mystery,
Thriller,
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The Time Machine
7.5 1h 43min
The Time Machine
In this 1960 science fiction classic directed by George Pal, a Victorian-era scientist, played by Rod Taylor, invents a machine that allows him to travel through time. As he ventures…
Peeping Tom
7.6 1h 41min
Peeping Tom
Directed by Michael Powell, this 1960 British psychological thriller delves into the disturbing life of a young cameraman named Mark Lewis, portrayed by Carl Boehm. Mark, who works at a…
The Hole
8.5 2h 11min
The Hole
In this gripping French film directed by Jacques Becker, a group of inmates at a Parisian prison meticulously plan an escape, showcasing the tension and camaraderie that develops among them….
North by Northwest
8.3 2h 16min
North by Northwest
In this classic thriller, Cary Grant stars as an unsuspecting advertising executive who becomes embroiled in a case of mistaken identity, leading him on a cross-country chase. The film is…
Genre:
Action,
Adventure,
Best Adventure,
Best Dramas,
Best Mystery,
Best Romance,
Best Thriller,
Cold War,
Drama,
Mystery,
Spy,
Thriller,
Top250Movies
Hong Kong Confidential
5.3 1h 7min
Hong Kong Confidential
A covert American operative is on a mission in Hong Kong to locate the son of an Arab leader who has been abducted by communist forces.
Vertigo
8.2 2h 8min
Vertigo
In this classic psychological thriller, a retired San Francisco police detective, played by James Stewart, is plagued by acrophobia and is hired to follow the wife of an acquaintance to…
Genre:
Best Crime,
Best Existential,
Best Mystery,
Best Romance,
Best Thriller,
Good Cop/Bad Cop,
Mystery,
Police,
Psychological Thriller,
Romance,
Thriller,
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Touch of Evil
7.9 1h 35min
Touch of Evil
In this classic film noir, a car explosion on the U.S.-Mexico border sets off a complex investigation led by a Mexican drug enforcement official, played by Charlton Heston. The plot…
An Eye for an Eye
7.0 1h 53min
An Eye for an Eye
In North Africa, a distressed husband challenges the integrity of the physician he holds accountable for his wife’s demise.
3:10 to Yuma
7.6 1h 32min
3:10 to Yuma
In this classic Western directed by Delmer Daves, a struggling rancher is tasked with escorting a notorious outlaw to justice, testing his resolve and moral compass. The film stars Glenn…
A Man Escaped
8.2 1h 41min
A Man Escaped
Set against the grim backdrop of World War II, this film follows the harrowing journey of a French Resistance fighter imprisoned by the Nazis. The protagonist meticulously plans his escape,…
Bob The Gambler
7.6 1h 42min
Bob The Gambler
In this classic French film, directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, the story follows an aging gambler named Bob Montagné, portrayed by Roger Duchesne, who is planning a heist on a Deauville…
The Killing
7.9 1h 24min
The Killing
In this 1956 film, a meticulously planned heist at a racetrack is orchestrated by a recently released convict, Johnny Clay, played by Sterling Hayden. The plot intricately weaves together the…
The Man Who Knew Too Much
7.4 2min
The Man Who Knew Too Much
In this suspenseful thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, an American couple, played by James Stewart and Doris Day, find their vacation in Morocco taking a dark turn when they become…
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
7.7 1h 20min
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
A small-town doctor learns that the population of his community is being replaced by emotionless alien duplicates.
The Night of the Hunter
8.0 1h 32min
The Night of the Hunter
In this 1955 film, a sinister preacher, played by Robert Mitchum, marries a widow in an attempt to find $10,000 hidden by her executed husband. The story unfolds as the…
Kiss Me Deadly
7.5 1h 46min
Kiss Me Deadly
In this gripping film noir directed by Robert Aldrich, a hard-boiled private detective named Mike Hammer becomes embroiled in a dangerous mystery after picking up a hitchhiking woman on a…
Rififi
8.1 1h 58min
Rififi
In this classic French film noir, a recently released convict, Tony, masterminds a meticulously planned jewelry heist in Paris. The film is renowned for its tense, nearly silent heist sequence,…
Diaboliques
8.1 1h 57min
Diaboliques
In this gripping French thriller directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, the plot revolves around a tyrannical school headmaster, his frail wife, and his mistress, who conspire together in a chilling plan….
Bad Day at Black Rock
7.7 1h 21min
Bad Day at Black Rock
In this gripping 1954 thriller, a mysterious one-armed stranger arrives in a small, isolated desert town, uncovering dark secrets and stirring up tension among the residents. The film stars Spencer…
Godzilla
7.6 1h 36min
Godzilla
Japan is thrown into a panic after several ships explode and are sunk near Odo Island. An expedition to the island led by paleontologist Professor Kyohei Yemani soon discover something…
Rear Window
8.5 1h 52min
Rear Window
A suspenseful thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this film stars James Stewart and Grace Kelly in a gripping tale of voyeurism and mystery. The story follows a wheelchair-bound photographer who…
On The Waterfront
8.1 1h 48min
On The Waterfront
Terry Malloy dreams about being a prize fighter, while tending his pigeons and running errands at the docks for Johnny Friendly, the corrupt boss of the dockers union. Terry witnesses…
Dial M for Murder
8.2 1h 45min
Dial M for Murder
In this classic thriller, a former tennis player concocts a meticulous plan to murder his wealthy wife, motivated by greed and jealousy. However, when the plan goes awry, he must…
The Big Heat
7.9 1h 29min
The Big Heat
In this gripping film noir directed by Fritz Lang, a dedicated police detective, played by Glenn Ford, delves into a web of corruption and crime following the mysterious suicide of…
The War of the Worlds
7.0 1h 27min
The War of the Worlds
In this 1953 science fiction classic, Earth faces an unprecedented threat as Martian invaders launch a devastating attack on humanity. The film follows the struggle of a scientist, played by…
Pickup on South Street
7.6 1h 20min
Pickup on South Street
In this gripping film noir, a pickpocket named Skip McCoy, played by Richard Widmark, inadvertently steals a piece of microfilm containing top-secret information, setting off a tense game of cat…
The Wages of Fear
8.1 2h 36min
The Wages of Fear
In the South American jungle, supplies of nitroglycerine are needed at a remote oil field. The oil company pays four men to deliver the supplies in two trucks. A tense rivalry develops between the two sets of drivers on the rough remote roads where the slightest jolt can result in death.
I Confess
7.2 1h 35min
I Confess
In this gripping thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, a priest becomes entangled in a murder investigation when a man confesses to him about committing the crime. The priest, played by…
High Noon
7.9 1h 25min
High Noon
Set in the Old West, this classic film follows Marshal Will Kane, played by Gary Cooper, as he faces a moral and existential crisis on the day of his retirement….
The Narrow Margin
7.6 1h 11min
The Narrow Margin
In this taut film noir thriller directed by Richard Fleischer, a gritty Los Angeles detective, played by Charles McGraw, is tasked with escorting a mobster’s widow, portrayed by Marie Windsor,…
The Day the Earth Stood Still
7.7 1h 32min
The Day the Earth Stood Still
An alien and a robot land on earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction. A classic science fiction film from Robert Wise with…
Strangers on a Train
7.9 1h 41min
Strangers on a Train
In this classic thriller, two strangers meet on a train and engage in a conversation that leads to a chilling murder plot. The film stars Farley Granger and Robert Walker,…
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Best Crime,
Best Film-Noir,
Best Mystery,
Best Romance,
Best Thriller,
Crime,
Drama,
Film-Noir,
Mystery,
Romance,
Thriller
No Way Out
7.4 1h 46min
No Way Out
In this gripping 1950 film, racial tensions come to a head when a young African American doctor, played by Sidney Poitier in his film debut, is accused of murder after…
In a Lonely Place
7.9 1h 34min
In a Lonely Place
In this 1950 film noir directed by Nicholas Ray, Humphrey Bogart stars as a troubled screenwriter who becomes a suspect in a murder investigation. The plot thickens as his neighbor,…
Where the Sidewalk Ends
7.5 1h 35min
Where the Sidewalk Ends
In this gripping film noir directed by Otto Preminger, a tough New York City detective, played by Dana Andrews, finds himself embroiled in a moral dilemma after accidentally killing a…
Night and the City
7.8 1h 36min
Night and the City
In this gripping film noir, a small-time hustler in post-war London becomes embroiled in the dangerous world of professional wrestling, hoping to make a name for himself. As he navigates…
Borderline
6.0 1h 28min
Borderline
In this 1950 crime drama, Claire Trevor and Fred MacMurray star as two undercover agents from different jurisdictions who unwittingly find themselves on the same mission to dismantle a drug…
Gun Crazy
7.6 1h 27min
Gun Crazy
This 1949 film, directed by Joseph H. Lewis, is a gripping tale of love and crime, following the story of Bart Tare, a man with an obsession for guns, and…
Stray Dog
7.8 2h 2min
Stray Dog
Directed by Akira Kurosawa, this 1949 film is a gripping crime drama that follows a young detective, played by Toshiro Mifune, as he desperately searches for his stolen gun in…
The Third Man
8.1 1h 44min
The Third Man
Set in postwar Vienna, Austria, ”The Third Man” stars Joseph Cotten as Holly Martins, a writer of pulp Westerns, who arrives penniless as a guest of his childhood chum Harry Lime, only to find him dead. Martins develops a conspiracy theory after learning of a ”third man” present at the time of Harry’s death, running into interference from British officer Maj. Calloway and falling head-over-heels for Harry’s grief-stricken lover, Anna.
Thieves’ Highway
7.5 1h 34min
Thieves’ Highway
In this gripping 1949 film noir, a war veteran returns home to find his father swindled by a ruthless produce dealer. Determined to seek justice, he embarks on a perilous…
White Heat
8.1 1h 54min
White Heat
In this gripping crime drama, James Cagney delivers a powerful performance as Cody Jarrett, a ruthless and psychotic gang leader with a deep-seated Oedipus complex. The film follows Jarrett’s tumultuous…
Key Largo
7.7 1h 40min
Key Largo
In this classic film noir directed by John Huston, a disillusioned war veteran, played by Humphrey Bogart, visits a rundown hotel in the Florida Keys, only to find it taken…
The Big Clock
7.6 1h 35min
The Big Clock
In this 1948 film noir, a crime magazine editor, played by Ray Milland, finds himself embroiled in a murder investigation that he must solve to clear his own name. The…
The Naked City
7.5 1h 36min
The Naked City
Set against the bustling backdrop of post-war New York City, this film follows the investigation of a young woman’s murder, unraveling a complex web of crime and deception. The narrative…
The Lady from Shanghai
7.5 1h 27min
The Lady from Shanghai
In this classic film noir, a seaman becomes entangled in a web of intrigue and deceit after being hired by a mysterious woman and her husband to sail their yacht….
Out of the Past
8.0 1h 37min
Out of the Past
In this classic film noir, a private investigator’s past catches up with him when he is hired by a wealthy businessman to track down a mysterious woman. The story unfolds…
Nightmare Alley
7.7 1h 50min
Nightmare Alley
In this 1947 film noir, directed by Edmund Goulding, the story follows the rise and fall of a charismatic carnival worker, played by Tyrone Power, who becomes entangled in a…
Goldsmiths’ Quay
7.7 1h 46min
Goldsmiths’ Quay
In postwar Paris, Jenny Lamour performs as a singer in a music hall, with her husband, Maurice Martineau, playing the piano. When Maurice sees Jenny getting close to an older…
Brute Force
7.5 1h 38min
Brute Force
In this gripping 1947 film directed by Jules Dassin, the story unfolds within the oppressive confines of a maximum-security prison. The plot centers around Joe Collins, played by Burt Lancaster,…
The Killers
7.7 1h 43min
The Killers
In this classic film noir, two hitmen arrive in a small town to kill a man known as “The Swede,” played by Burt Lancaster in his breakout role. The story…
The Big Sleep
7.9 1h 54min
The Big Sleep
In this classic film noir, private detective Philip Marlowe, played by the iconic Humphrey Bogart, is hired by a wealthy family to resolve a series of troubling events. As Marlowe…
Notorious
7.9 1h 42min
Notorious
In this classic thriller, a woman is recruited by a government agent to infiltrate a group of Nazis in post-World War II South America. As she navigates a web of…
Gilda
7.6 1h 50min
Gilda
Set in a glamorous yet shadowy Buenos Aires casino, this 1946 film noir follows the tumultuous relationship between a charismatic gambler, Johnny Farrell, and the alluring Gilda, played by the…
Leave Her to Heaven
7.6 1h 50min
Leave Her to Heaven
In this 1945 film noir, a successful novelist, played by Cornel Wilde, becomes entangled in a tumultuous relationship with a beautiful but dangerously possessive woman, portrayed by Gene Tierney. As…
Spellbound
7.5 1h 51min
Spellbound
In this 1945 psychological thriller, a new director arrives at a mental asylum, only to be discovered as an imposter suffering from amnesia. Dr. Constance Petersen, played by Ingrid Bergman,…
Rome, Open City
8.0 1h 43min
Rome, Open City
ROME, OPEN CITY is a landmark in film history. Filmed in secrecy during the Nazi occupation of Italy, the film shows a realistic portrayal of the underground resistance in Italy in 1945. The film has strong impacting imagery with its mix of fiction and reality that strengthened Italian Neo-realism and the film industry.
Murder, My Sweet
7.5 1h 35min
Murder, My Sweet
In this classic film noir, private detective Philip Marlowe, played by Dick Powell, is hired to find a missing woman, leading him into a web of deceit and danger. The…
The Woman in the Window
7.6 1h 47min
The Woman in the Window
In this classic film noir directed by Fritz Lang, a middle-aged professor becomes entangled in a web of intrigue and danger after meeting a mysterious woman whose portrait he admires….
Arsenic and Old Lace
7.9 1h 58min
Arsenic and Old Lace
In this classic dark comedy directed by Frank Capra, a drama critic discovers a shocking secret about his seemingly sweet and innocent aunts. As he navigates the chaos that ensues,…
Double Indemnity
8.3 1h 47min
Double Indemnity
In this classic film noir directed by Billy Wilder, an insurance salesman becomes entangled in a web of deceit and murder when he falls for a seductive housewife. Together, they…
Gaslight
7.8 1h 54min
Gaslight
In the late 19th century, Paula Alquist is studying music in Italy, but ends up abandoning her classes because she’s fallen in love with the gallant Gregory Anton. The couple…
Flesh and Fantasy
6.9 1h 34min
Flesh and Fantasy
This anthology film presents three supernatural stories. The first tale unfolds during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. The second centers on a psychic who foresees a murder. The third narrative…
Shadow of a Doubt
7.8 1h 48min
Shadow of a Doubt
In this classic thriller, a young woman named Charlie Newton becomes suspicious of her beloved Uncle Charlie, who is visiting her family in their small town. As she delves deeper…
This Gun for Hire
7.4 1h 21min
This Gun for Hire
In this classic film noir, a cold and calculating hitman named Raven finds himself double-crossed by his employer, setting off a tense and gripping chain of events. The story intricately…
The Maltese Falcon
7.9 1h 40min
The Maltese Falcon
In this classic film noir, private detective Sam Spade, played by Humphrey Bogart, becomes embroiled in a complex web of deceit and murder when a mysterious woman, portrayed by Mary…
Rebecca
8.1 2h 10min
Rebecca
Story of a young woman who marries a fascinating widower only to find out that she must live in the shadow of his former wife, Rebecca, who died mysteriously several…
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Dark Romance,
Drama,
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Mystery,
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Thriller,
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The Roaring Twenties
7.9 1h 46min
The Roaring Twenties
Set against the backdrop of post-World War I America, this classic film follows the tumultuous journey of three war veterans as they navigate the rapidly changing landscape of the 1920s….
The 39 Steps
7.6 1h 26min
The 39 Steps
Canadian Richard Hannay, residing in London, meets secret agent Annabella Smith immediately following a shots fired incident. She asks to go home with him. Back at Hannay’s flat the mysterious…
The Man Who Knew Too Much
6.7 1h 15min
The Man Who Knew Too Much
A gripping thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this 1934 film follows a couple who unwittingly become entangled in an international assassination plot after their child is kidnapped. Starring Leslie Banks…
Giallo
6.3 1h 8min
Giallo
A woman starts to believe that her husband, notorious for murdering his spouses, plans to make her his next target.
Scarface
7.7 1h 33min
Scarface
Set during the Prohibition era, this classic crime drama follows the rise and fall of an ambitious gangster, Tony Camonte, as he ruthlessly climbs the ranks of the Chicago underworld….
M
8.3 1h 39min
M
Set in a German city gripped by fear, this 1931 film follows the intense manhunt for a child murderer whose heinous acts have paralyzed the community. The police, under immense…
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Action,
Best Crime,
Best German,
Best Mystery,
Best Thriller,
Crime,
Drama,
Mystery,
Suspense Mystery,
Thriller,
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The Wind
8.0 1h 35min
The Wind
In this silent film, a young woman from Virginia relocates to the harsh, wind-swept plains of Texas, where she struggles to adapt to the relentless environment and the challenges it…