Drama, Music
Los Angeles teenager Ritchie Valens becomes an overnight rock 'n' roll success in 1958, thanks to a love ballad called "Donna" that he wrote for his girlfriend. But as his star rises, Valens has conflicts with his jealous brother, Bob, and becomes haunted by a recurring nightmare of a plane crash just as he begins his first national tour alongside Buddy Holly.
MOVIE COMMENTS
SIMILAR MOVIES
Reds
Castle Freak
Painted Fire
Diamantino
Truly Madly Deeply
The Young Victoria
Mr. Death
The Proposal
Torment
Smart Money
INFINIT3
Big Night
Dance with Me
Elton John: Tantrums & Tiaras
Lost Button
Zulu Dawn
The Verge of Death
Labyrinth of Lies
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
To Believe
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Reds
IMDB 6.9 | Dec , 1981
An account of the revolutionary years of the legendary American journalist John Reed, who shared his adventurous professional life with his radical commitment to the socialist revolution in Russia, his dream of spreading its principles among the members of the American working class, and his troubled romantic relationship with the writer Louise Bryant.Castle Freak
IMDB 6.1 | Apr , 1996
John Reilly discovers that his family's newly inherited castle in Italy is haunted by a relentless, bloodthirsty creature.Painted Fire
IMDB 7 | May , 2002
In a time of political and social unrest in 19th century Korea, uncouth, self-taught painter Jang Seung-up explores his natural talent amidst the repressive world around him.Diamantino
IMDB 0 | Mar , 2016
Truly Madly Deeply
IMDB 6.9 | May , 1991
Nina is totally heartbroken at the death of her boyfriend Jamie, but is even more unprepared for his return as a ghost. At first it's almost as good as it used to be – hey, even the rats that infested her house have disappeared. But Jamie starts bringing ghostly friends home and behaving more and more oddly.The Young Victoria
IMDB 7.2 | Mar , 2009
As the only legitimate heir of England's King William, teenage Victoria gets caught up in the political machinations of her own family. Victoria's mother wants her to sign a regency order, while her Belgian uncle schemes to arrange a marriage between the future monarch and Prince Albert, the man who will become the love of her life.Mr. Death
IMDB 5 | Jun , 2016
An exclusive interview with Death as he goes about his everyday business.The Proposal
IMDB 7.1 | Jun , 2009
When she learns she's in danger of losing her visa status and being deported, overbearing book editor Margaret Tate forces her put-upon assistant, Andrew Paxton, to marry her.Torment
IMDB 6.8 | Feb , 1994
Working extremely hard to keep his hotel afloat, Paul begins hearing voices in his head. Convinced that his wife has been unfaithful, he begins to see every male guest as a potential threat. What follows is Paul's downward spiral into the madness of deranged jealousy where he finally discovers that hell is not a state of mind – hell is himself.Smart Money
IMDB 6.9 | Jun , 1931
Two brothers' trip to the big city to do a little gambling results in a fateful turn of events.INFINIT3
IMDB 0 | Aug , 2025
In the liminal space between life and death, Lucy wanders through the fractured memories of her past in search of peace.Big Night
IMDB 6.9 | Sep , 1996
Primo and Secondo, two immigrant brothers, pin their hopes on a banquet honoring Louis Prima to save their struggling restaurant.Dance with Me
IMDB 6.9 | Aug , 1998
Young Cuban Rafael just buried his mother, and comes to Houston to meet his father John for the first time. The difficult part is that John doesn't know he is Rafael's father. John runs a dance studio, and everyone prepares for the World Open Dance championship in Las Vegas. It soon becomes clear Rafael is a very good dancer, and Ruby is the biggest hope for the studio at the championship.Elton John: Tantrums & Tiaras
IMDB 6 | Jun , 1997
Unprecedented access into one of the world's greatest musical talents and his larger than life lifestyle: Elton John. With frank, funny, and touching filmmaking, this documentary is a fascinating and honest look at the complex character of a modern day composer and performing artist.Lost Button
IMDB 10 | Jan , 2015
A documentary about Goran Ivandic 'Ipe', the drummer of most popular Yugoslav rock band of all time, Sarajevo-based "Bijelo dugme" (White Button). Ivandic's fatal jump from the balcony of hotel Metropol in Belgrade in 1994 sparked much controversy around his fate.Zulu Dawn
IMDB 6.1 | May , 1979
In 1879, the British suffer a great loss at the Battle of Isandlwana due to incompetent leadership.The Verge of Death
IMDB 6.2 | Sep , 2023
Nadia, the sole survivor of her family's tragic fate, grapples with the looming threat of her father's sacrifice as she faces a life on the edge.Labyrinth of Lies
IMDB 7.2 | Nov , 2014
A young prosecutor in postwar West Germany investigates a massive conspiracy to cover up the Nazi pasts of prominent public figures.The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
IMDB 7 | Mar , 1939
In 1911, minor stage comic, Vernon Castle meets the stage-struck Irene Foote. A few misadventures later, they marry and then abandon comedy to attempt a dancing career together. While they're performing in Paris, an agent sees them rehearse and starts them on their brilliant career as the world's foremost ballroom dancers. However, at the height of their fame, World War I begins.To Believe
IMDB 0 | Sep , 2021
The film takes place among the prisoners in the camp, who are secretly praying and being bullied by the guards. At the same time, the screen shows the lives of believers who, while remaining in the Vinnytsia region, continue their quiet struggle for faith. Based on real events.