K-PAX (
2001) | IMDb:
7.4
Prot is a patient at a mental hospital who claims to be from a far away planet. His psychiatrist tries to help him, only to begin to doubt his own explanations.
Starring:
Jeff Bridges
,
Kevin Spacey
,
Mary McCormack
,
Alfre Woodard
,
Ajay Naidu
,
Vincent Laresca
Ride with the Devil (
1999) | IMDb:
6.7
Ride with the Devil follows four people who are fighting for truth and justice amidst the turmoil of the American Civil War. Director Ang Lee takes us to a no man's land on the Missouri/Kansas border where a staunch loyalist, an immigrant's son, a freed slave, and a young widow form an unlikely friendship as they learn how to survive in an uncertain time. In a place without rules and redefine the meaning of bravery and honor.
Starring:
Skeet Ulrich
,
Tobey Maguire
,
Jewel
,
Jeffrey Wright
,
Simon Baker
,
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
The Devil's Own (
1997) | IMDb:
6.2
Frankie McGuire, one of the IRA's deadliest assassins, draws an American family into the crossfire of terrorism. But when he is sent to the U.S. to buy weapons, Frankie is housed with the family of Tom O'Meara, a New York cop who knows nothing about Frankie's real identity. Their surprising friendship, and Tom's growing suspicions, forces Frankie to choose between the promise of peace or a lifetime of murder.
Starring:
Harrison Ford
,
Brad Pitt
,
Rubén Blades
,
Treat Williams
,
Natascha McElhone
,
Margaret Colin
The Scarlet Letter (
1995) | IMDb:
5.3
Set in puritanical Boston in the mid 1600s, the story of seamstress Hester Prynne, who is outcast after she becomes pregnant by a respected reverend. She refuses to divulge the name of the father, is "convicted" of adultery and forced to wear a scarlet "A" until an Indian attack unites the Puritans and leads to a reevaluation of their laws and morals.
Starring:
Demi Moore
,
Gary Oldman
,
Robert Duvall
,
Robert Prosky
,
Edward Hardwicke
,
Joan Plowright
The Road to Wellville (
1994) | IMDb:
5.9
An unhappy young couple visit the infamous Kellogg spa in Battle Creek, Michigan while a young hustler tries get into the breakfast-cereal business and compete against John Kellogg's corn flakes.
Starring:
Anthony Hopkins
,
Bridget Fonda
,
Matthew Broderick
,
John Cusack
,
Dana Carvey
,
Michael Lerner
Being Human (
1994) | IMDb:
5.3
One man must learn the meaning of courage across four lifetimes centuries apart.
Starring:
Robin Williams
,
Theresa Russell
,
Maudie Johnson
,
Max Johnson
,
Robert Carlyle
,
Irvine Allen
Directed by:
Bill Forsyth
Billy Bathgate (
1991) | IMDb:
5.9
In the year 1935, a teen named Billy Bathgate finds first love while becoming the protégé of fledgling gangster Dutch Schultz.
Starring:
Loren Dean
,
Dustin Hoffman
,
Nicole Kidman
,
Bruce Willis
,
Steve Buscemi
,
Stanley Tucci
Mississippi Burning (
1988) | IMDb:
7.8
Two FBI agents investigating the murder of civil rights workers during the 60s seek to breach the conspiracy of silence in a small Southern town where segregation divides black and white. The younger agent trained in FBI school runs up against the small town ways of his partner, a former sheriff.
Starring:
Gene Hackman
,
Willem Dafoe
,
Frances McDormand
,
Brad Dourif
,
R. Lee Ermey
,
Gailard Sartain
The House on Carroll Street (
1988) | IMDb:
6.1
Emily Crane is fired after refusing to give names to a 1951 House Un-American Activities Committee, and takes a part-time job as companion to an old lady. One day her attention is drawn to a noisy argument being conducted largely in German in a neighbouring house, the more so since one of those involved is her main senator prosecutor. Starting to look into things, she gradually enlists the help of FBI officer Cochran who was initially detailed to check her out. Just as well when things turn nasty
Starring:
Kelly McGillis
,
Jeff Daniels
,
Mandy Patinkin
,
Jessica Tandy
,
Jonathan Hogan
,
Remak Ramsay
Directed by:
Peter Yates
After Hours (
1985) | IMDb:
7.6
Desperate to escape his mind-numbing routine, uptown Manhattan office worker Paul Hackett ventures downtown for a hookup with a mystery woman.
Starring:
Griffin Dunne
,
Rosanna Arquette
,
Linda Fiorentino
,
Teri Garr
,
John Heard
,
Tommy Chong
Falling in Love (
1984) | IMDb:
6.5
During shopping for Christmas, Frank and Molly run into each other. This fleeting short moment will start to change their lives, when they recognize each other months later in the train home and have a good time together. Although both are married and Frank has two little kids, they meet more and more often, their friendship becoming the most precious thing in their lives.
Starring:
Robert De Niro
,
Meryl Streep
,
Harvey Keitel
,
Jane Kaczmarek
,
George Martin
,
David Clennon
Directed by:
Ulu Grosbard
The Natural (
1984) | IMDb:
7.4
An unknown middle-aged batter named Roy Hobbs with a mysterious past appears out of nowhere to take a losing 1930s baseball team to the top of the league.
Starring:
Robert Redford
,
Robert Duvall
,
Glenn Close
,
Kim Basinger
,
Wilford Brimley
,
Barbara Hershey
Reckless (
1984) | IMDb:
6.2
Teenager Johnny Rourke is reckless. Born on the wrong side of the tracks, he breaks the law and girls' hearts with equal cool. Cheerleader Tracey Prescott is reckless too. She dumps her conventional life and boring boyfriend to follow Johnny wherever his dangerous path leads.