A young boy discovers a stray balloon, which seems to have a mind of its own, on the streets of Paris. The two become inseparable, yet the world’s harsh realities finally interfere.
Casts Pascal Lamorisse, Georges Sellier, Vladimir Popov, Paul Perey, Renée Marion, Sabine Lamorisse, Michel Pezin, Renaud, David Séchan
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Sumikko Gurashi: The Pop-up Book and the Secret Child
Chouchou
The Gauntlet
Shortcomings
Mister Lonely
The Girl Next Door
The Cat Returns
Role Models
Army of Shadows
Birthday Boy
A Tale of Two Cities
Kannedhirey Thondrinal
Padayottam
The Children Nobody Wanted
Foxfire
Another 9 1/2 Weeks
All the Right Moves
Black Eagle
George Washington
Love in the Afternoon
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Sumikko Gurashi: The Pop-up Book and the Secret Child
IMDB 7 | Nov , 2019
Sumikkogurashi debuted in 2012 as slightly negative characters who like to stay in the corner of a room. The characters include "Shirokuma", a polar bear who is sensitive to cold, "Penguin?" (with a question mark in its name), a penguin who is unsure if it is actually a penguin, "Tonkatsu", a piece of pork cutlet that was left uneaten, "Neko", a shy cat, and "Tokage", who hides his nature as one of the last dinosaurs. The franchise has inspired toys, books, stationery material, video games—and now a feature film.Chouchou
IMDB 5.3 | Mar , 2003
Choukri, alias Chouchou, a transvestite Maghrebi with clear eyes, comes illegally to Paris to find his nephew. Hired as an assistant by a psychotherapist, known for his good mood, he also work as a waiter in a transvestite cabaret of Clichy where he meets Stanislas.The Gauntlet
IMDB 6.6 | Dec , 1977
Phoenix cop Ben Shockley is well on his way to becoming a derelict when he is assigned to transport a witness from Las Vegas. The witness turns out to be a belligerent prostitute with mob ties—and incriminating information regarding a high-ranking official.Shortcomings
IMDB 6 | Aug , 2023
When his girlfriend leaves for New York City on a 3-month-long internship, a strongly opinionated Berkeley arthouse movie theater manager begins exploring life as a bachelor.Mister Lonely
IMDB 6.5 | Feb , 2008
In Paris, a young American who works as a Michael Jackson lookalike meets Marilyn Monroe, who invites him to her commune in Scotland, where she lives with Charlie Chaplin and her daughter, Shirley Temple.The Girl Next Door
IMDB 6.6 | Jul , 2007
In a quiet suburban town in the summer of 1958, two recently orphaned sisters are placed in the care of their mentally unstable Aunt Ruth. But Ruth's depraved sense of discipline will soon lead to unspeakable acts of abuse and torture that involve her young sons, the neighborhood children, and one 12-year-old boy whose life will be changed forever.The Cat Returns
IMDB 7.1 | Jul , 2002
Young Haru rescues a cat from being run over, but soon learns it's no ordinary feline; it happens to be the Prince of the Cats.Role Models
IMDB 6.5 | Nov , 2008
Two salesmen trash a company truck on an energy drink-fueled bender. Upon their arrest, the court gives them a choice: do hard time or spend 150 service hours with a mentorship program. After one day with the kids, however, jail doesn't look half bad.Army of Shadows
IMDB 7.9 | Sep , 1969
Betrayed by an informant, Philippe Gerbier finds himself trapped in a torturous Nazi prison camp. Though Gerbier escapes to rejoin the Resistance in occupied Marseilles, France, and exacts his revenge on the informant, he must continue a quiet, seemingly endless battle against the Nazis in an atmosphere of tension, paranoia and distrust.Birthday Boy
IMDB 3.3 | Aug , 2022
Jimmy celebrates his 45th birthday at the beach house, inviting his close circle of friends to a weekend full of fun,excess, and concessions. Everything is interrupted by Jimmy's confession of wanting to end his life before the party is over.A Tale of Two Cities
IMDB 6.8 | Dec , 1935
Set against the conditions leading up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, French doctor Alexandre Manette serves an 18-year imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris, followed by his release to live in London with the daughter he has never met.Kannedhirey Thondrinal
IMDB 0 | Sep , 1998
Kannedhirey Thondrinal (transl. She appeared before my eyes) is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Ravichandran. The film stars Prashanth and Simran. The film's score and soundtrack were composed by Deva. The film's success later led to remakes in other languages as well.Padayottam
IMDB 6.2 | Aug , 1982
Inspired by 'The Count of Monte Cristo', Padayottam was the first Indian movie to be shot in 70mm format. Prince Udayan (Nazir) is the successor to the Kolathiri kingdom. He is betrayed by his cousin Devan (Madhu) which forces him to go into exile. Years later Udayan returns to Kolathiri to take his revenge.The Children Nobody Wanted
IMDB 6 | Dec , 1981
True story of Tom Butterfield and his crusade to provide family life for homeless children, becoming not only the first bachelor caretaker, but the youngest single adult to become a legal foster parent in the state of Missouri.Foxfire
IMDB 6.1 | Aug , 1996
The story of five teenage girls who form an unlikely bond after beating up a teacher who has sexually harassed them. They build a solid friendship but their wild ways begin to get out of control.Another 9 1/2 Weeks
IMDB 4.6 | Jun , 1997
Despondent at losing his lover, a man wanders the streets of Paris and has an affair with her kinky friend.All the Right Moves
IMDB 5.8 | Oct , 1983
Sensitive study of a headstrong high school football star who dreams of getting out of his small Western Pennsylvania steel town with a football scholarship. His equally ambitious coach aims at a college position, resulting in a clash which could crush the player's dreams.Black Eagle
IMDB 4.9 | May , 1988
One of the US Air Force's most modern tactical aircrafts, an F-100 with a new laser guidance system, crashes into the sea near Malta - a region where the Soviet forces are highly present, too. The CIA immediately sends out their best secret agent, Ken Tani, to salvage the system before it falls into enemy hands. To ensure his loyalty, they bring his two young sons to a nearby hotel on the island.George Washington
IMDB 6.7 | Oct , 2000
Set in the landscape of a rural southern town, "George Washington" is a stunning portrait of how a group of young kids come to grips with a hard world of choices and consequences. During an innocent game in an abandoned amusement park, a member of the group dies. Narrated by one of the children, the film follows the kids as they struggle to balance their own ambitions and relationships against a tragic lie.Love in the Afternoon
IMDB 7 | May , 1957
Lovestruck conservatory student Ariane pretends to be just as much a cosmopolitan lover as the worldly mature Frank Flannagan hoping that l’amour will take hold.