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Straight Time 1978

7.4 /10

After 6 years in prison, Max Dembo, a career criminal is released on parole. Max wants to go straight, but doesn't like the restrictions of parole, much to the chagrin of his parole officer, Earl Frank. Some conditions -living in a half-way house, not associating with past friends and associates, no driving, and no drugs, all may be more difficult than he imagines especially as his encounters with Earl become increasingly tense. The way Max deals with Earl is the same way he deals with everything: his way or no way Through his life in the outside world, Max embarks on a relationship with Jenny Mercer, an employment agency clerk whom he meets while looking for a job. Jenny knows about his past criminal history, but he ends up only telling her so much of his current life if only to protect her - just in case.

Run Time: . MMPA: 17 . Release: Mar 18, 1978

Director: Director: Ulu Grosbard, Dustin Hoffman,

Stars: Dustin Hoffman, Theresa Russell, Gary Busey,

Mayhem! 2023

6.4 /10

Sam is a professional boxer about to get released from prison. While on parole, his past catches up with him and he has no choice but to flee. Five years later, he has rebuilt a simple life on an exotic island in Thailand with his wife and her daughter, but when he gets blackmailed by a dangerous local godfather, he must embark on a dangerous drug smuggling mission which results in a tragedy. Now has only one purpose: to seek merciless vengeance.

Run Time: . MMPA: 17 . Release: Jun 28, 2023

Director: Director: Xavier Gens,

Stars: Nassim Lyes, Loryn Nounay, Olivier Gourmet, Vithaya Pansringarm, Mehdi Hadim,

Goya's Ghosts 2006

6.9 /10

Painter Francisco Goya becomes involved with the Spanish Inquisition after his muse, Inés, is arrested by the church for heresy. Her family turns to him, hoping that his connection with fanatical Inquisitor Lorenzo, whom he is painting, can secure her release.

Run Time: 114 Min . MMPA: 17 . Release: Nov 08, 2006

Director: Director: Milo Forman,

Stars: Javier Bardem, Natalie Portman, Stellan Skarsgrd, Randy Quaid, Jos Luis Gmez,

Joy Ride 2001

6.6 /10

Three young people on a road trip from Colorado to New Jersey talk to a trucker on their CB radio, then must escape when he turns out to be a psychotic killer.

Run Time: 97 Min . MMPA: 17 . Release: Oct 05, 2001

Director: Director: John Dahl,

Stars: Paul Walker, Steve Zahn, Leelee Sobieski, Michael McCleery, Dell Yount,

The New Guy 2002

5.8 /10

Nerdy high school senior Dizzy Harrison has finally gotten lucky -- after purposely getting expelled, he takes lessons in 'badass cool' from a convict and enrolls at a new school. But can he keep up the ruse?

Run Time: 88 Min . MMPA: 15 . Release: May 10, 2002

Director: Director: Ed Decter,

Stars: DJ Qualls, Eliza Dushku, Zooey Deschanel, Lyle Lovett, Jerod Mixon,

Reindeer Games 2000

5.8 /10

After assuming his dead cellmate's identity to get with his girlfriend, an ex-con finds himself the reluctant participant in a casino heist.

Run Time: 124 Min . MMPA: 17 . Release: Feb 25, 2000

Director: Director: John Frankenheimer,

Stars: Ben Affleck, Charlize Theron, Gary Sinise, Dennis Farina, Clarence Williams III,

Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman 2003

6.6 /10

As if the Penguin wasn't enough to contend with, a new vigilante has surfaced in Gotham City, and her strong-arm tactics give Batman cause for concern.

Run Time: 74 Min . MMPA: 11 . Release: Oct 21, 2003

Director: Director: Curt Geda, Tim Maltby, Jennifer Graves,

Stars: Kevin Conroy, Tara Strong, Hector Elizondo, Kyra Sedgwick, David Ogden Stiers,

Greenfingers 2000

6.8 /10

Clive Owen stars as a prison inmate who goes into an experimental "open" prison where the inmates walk around freely and get job training for their impending releases. While there, he discovers he has a talent for growing flowers. His talent is recognized by a gardening guru who encourages him and four other inmates to enter a national gardening competition

Run Time: 91 Min . MMPA: 17 . Release: Oct 01, 2000

Director: Director: Joel Hershman,

Stars: Clive Owen, Helen Mirren, David Kelly, Warren Clarke, Danny Dyer,

The Crossing Guard 1995

6.3 /10

After his daughter died in a hit and run, Freddy Gale has waited six years for John Booth, the man responsible, to be released from prison. On the day of release, Gale visits Booth and announces that he will kill him in one week. Booth uses his time to try and make peace with himself and his entourage, and even finds romance. Gale, whose life is spiraling down because of his obsession towards Booth, will bring himself on the very edge of sanity. At he end of the week, both men will find themselves on a collision course with each other.

Run Time: 111 Min . MMPA: 17 . Release: Nov 15, 1995

Director: Director: Sean Penn,

Stars: Jack Nicholson, David Morse, Anjelica Huston, Robin Wright, Piper Laurie,

Cape Fear 1991

7.3 /10

Sam Bowden is a small-town corporate attorney. Max Cady is a tattooed, cigar-smoking, Bible-quoting, psychotic rapist. What do they have in common? 14 years ago, Sam was a public defender assigned to Max Cady's rape trial, and he made a serious error: he hid a document from his illiterate client that could have gotten him acquitted. Now, the cagey Cady has been released, and he intends to teach Sam Bowden and his family a thing or two about loss.

Run Time: 128 Min . MMPA: 17 . Release: Nov 13, 1991

Director: Director: Martin Scorsese,

Stars: Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange, Juliette Lewis, Joe Don Baker,

Buffalo '66 1998

7.4 /10

Billy is released after five years in prison. In the next moment, he kidnaps teenage student Layla and visits his parents with her, pretending she is his girlfriend and they will soon marry.

Run Time: 110 Min . MMPA: 17 . Release: Jan 20, 1998

Director: Director: Vincent Gallo,

Stars: Vincent Gallo, Christina Ricci, Ben Gazzara, Anjelica Huston, Rosanna Arquette,

Fatal Instinct 1993

5.7 /10

Ned Ravine is a police officer and lawyer who occasionally defends the delinquents he arrests. He crosses paths with seductive Lola Cain during an assignment and promptly begins an affair with her. Meanwhile, Ned's wife, Lana, is deep in an affair of her own. Lana and her lover are planning to murder Ned in an elaborate fashion so they can collect on his triple indemnity life insurance policy.

Run Time: 91 Min . MMPA: 13 . Release: Oct 29, 1993

Director: Director: Carl Reiner,

Stars: Armand Assante, Sherilyn Fenn, Kate Nelligan, Sean Young, Christopher McDonald,