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Armageddon(1998)

PG-13
| 2h 31min | Action, Thriller, Science Fiction, Adventure
3.4/5 (with 3,602 votes)

When an asteroid threatens to collide with Earth, NASA honcho Dan Truman determines the only way to stop it is to drill into its surface and detonate a nuclear bomb. This leads him to renowned driller Harry Stamper, who agrees to helm the dangerous space mission provided he can bring along his own hotshot crew. Among them is the cocksure A.J. who Harry thinks isn't good enough for his daughter, until the mission proves otherwise.

Directed by Michael Bay - With Bruce Willis, Steve Buscemi, Liv Tyler, Billy Bob Thornton, Will Patton, Keith David, ...
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Battle: Los Angeles(2011)

PG-13
| 1h 56min | Science Fiction, Action
2.9/5 (with 1,543 votes)

When once distant UFOs become a terrifying threat attacking Earth, a Marine staff sergeant and his team take it upon themselves to face the enemy and protect what remains of the planet.

Directed by Jonathan Liebesman - With Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez, Ramón Rodríguez, Ne-Yo, Bridget Moynahan, Will Rothhaar, ...
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3:10 to Yuma(2007)

R
| 2h 2min | Western
3.6/5 (with 1,590 votes)

In Arizona in the late 1800s, infamous outlaw Ben Wade and his vicious gang of thieves and murderers have plagued the Southern Railroad. When Wade is captured, Civil War veteran Dan Evans, struggling to survive on his drought-plagued ranch, volunteers to deliver him alive to the "3:10 to Yuma", a train that will take the killer to trial.

Directed by James Mangold - With Russell Crowe, Christian Bale, Logan Lerman, Dallas Roberts, Ben Foster, Alan Tudyk, ...
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3 Ninjas(1992)

PG
| 1h 24min | Kids & Family, Action, Adventure, Comedy
2.9/5 (with 196 votes)

Each year, three brothers Samuel, Jeffrey and Michael Douglas visits their Japanese grandfather, Mori Shintaro whom the boys affectionately refer to as Grandpa, for the summer. Mori is a highly skilled in the fields of Martial arts and Ninjutsu, and for years he has trained the boys in his techniques. After an organized crime ring proves to be too much for the FBI, it's time for the 3 brother NINJAS! To use their martial arts skills, they team up to battle the crime ring and outwit some very persistent kidnappers!

Directed by Jon Turteltaub - With Victor Wong, Michael Treanor, Max Elliott Slade, Chad Power, Joel Swetow, Patrick Labyorteaux, ...
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3 Ninjas: High Noon at Mega Mountain(1998)

PG
| 1h 33min | Kids & Family, Action, Comedy
2.4/5 (with 84 votes)

Three young boys, Rocky, Colt and Tum Tum together with their neighbor girl, computer whiz Amanda are visiting Mega Mountain amusement park when it is invaded by an army of ninjas led by evil Medusa, who wants to take over the park and hold the owners for ransom. Kids and retired TV star Dave Dragon, who made his farewell appearance at the park at the time the ninjas appeared, have to break Medusa's vicious plans.

Directed by Sean McNamara - With Victor Wong, Hulk Hogan, Loni Anderson, Jim Varney, Brendan O'Brien, Mathew Botuchis, ...
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3 Ninjas Kick Back(1994)

PG
| 1h 33min | Kids & Family, Adventure, Action, Comedy
2.8/5 (with 123 votes)

During a championship baseball match, the three brothers hear that their grandfather in Japan is in trouble, and head out to help him, conceding the match. When they arrive in Japan, they must use all their powers to defend him against his ancient enemy, who has returned to exact revenge.

Directed by Charles T. Kanganis - With Victor Wong, Max Elliott Slade, J. Evan Bonifant, Caroline Junko King, Dustin Nguyen, Angelo Tiffe, ...
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3 Ninjas Knuckle Up(1995)

PG-13
| 1h 25min | Kids & Family, Adventure, Action, Comedy
2.6/5 (with 86 votes)

Rocky, Colt and TumTum must battle an evil wealthy toxic waste dumper in order to save a local Indian tribe and their friend Joe. The 3 Ninjas must help find Joe's father and find a secret disk that contains evidence that could stop the toxic landfill that is destroying the Indian community. However the town is owned by the rich man and he controls the police and even the mayor. They must fight a motorcycle gang and renegade cowboys in this non-stop ninja adventure.

Directed by Shin Sang-ok - With Victor Wong, Charles Napier, Michael Treanor, Max Elliott Slade, Chad Power, Crystle Lightning, ...
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Memphis Belle(1990)

PG-13
| 1h 47min | Drama, War, Action
3.4/5 (with 155 votes)

The "Memphis Belle" is a World War II bomber, piloted by a young crew on dangerous bombing raids into Europe. The crew only have to make one more bombing raid before they have finished their duty and can go home. In the briefing before their last flight, the crew discover that the target for the day is Dresden, a heavily-defended city that invariably causes many Allied casualties.

Directed by Michael Caton-Jones - With Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, Tate Donovan, Billy Zane, D. B. Sweeney, Harry Connick Jr., ...
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Dungeons & Dragons: The Book of Vile Darkness(2012)

PG-13
| 1h 30min | Adventure, Fantasy, TV Movie
2.1/5 (with 23 votes)

A noble warrior must battle dragons and demons while upholding his moral code as he covertly joins a group of villains to rescue his kidnapped father from Shathrax, the Mind Flayer, who threatens to destroy the world.

Directed by Gerry Lively - With Anthony Howell, Dominic Mafham

The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress(1944)

NR
| 45min | Documentary, History, War
3.4/5 (with 16 votes)

This WW2 documentary centers on the crew of the American B-17 Flying Fortress Memphis Belle as it prepares to execute a strategic bombing raid on Nazi submarine pens in Wilhelmshaven, Germany.

Directed by William Wyler
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Overwatch: Recall(2016)

8min
3.5/5 (with 1 vote)

"Recall" tells the story of Winston—a genetically engineered gorilla and brilliant scientist who longs for the days of heroism to return. In this episode, we explore Winston's thoughts and memories as he wrestles with the decision to recall the agents of Overwatch, all while the forces of Talon stage an attack on his laboratory in the abandoned Watchpoint: Gibraltar.

JourneyQuest(2010)

NR
| 46min | Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure
3.7/5 (with 2 votes)

Following a group of dysfunctional adventurers on a quest to discover and destroy the mythical Sword of Fighting, JOURNEYQUEST is a comedic adventure through the fantasy world of Fartherall, where intellectual orcs, incompetent wizards, and holy zombies form the living (and not-so-living) backdrop to an epic story of unrequited love, burning passions, and severely reluctant heroism. And running away. Lots of running away….

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Rocket Ship(1950)

NR
| 1h 22min | Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
2.4/5 (with 2 votes)

Condensed feature version of the 1936 serial Flash Gordon, with altered musical score. The film, which was shown outside the US as simply "Flash Gordon", was re-named Rocket Ship for its 1950 stateside re-release.

Prince Bayaya(1951)

1h 27min | Animation, Fantasy, Kids & Family
2.8/5 (with 2 votes)

Bayaya, a young peasant, protected by the spirit of his dead mother, arrives at the castle of the King, where he entertains his three daughters. He soon realizes that the three princesses are nagged by evil spirits. The little peasant manages to rid them of them, fights a duel with a wicked lord who wanted to marry one of the three princesses. He finally wins the heart of the youngest sister while saving the soul of his mother who was in purgatory.

Directed by Jiří Trnka

Tempo(2012)

14min | Science Fiction
3.9/5 (with 2 votes)

A scientist must prevent a new, powerful technology from falling into the wrong hands.