Brute Force

Movie · 7.3 / 10 · 16 Jul 1947 · English

Timeworn Joe Collins and his fellow inmates live under the heavy thumb of the sadistic, power-tripping guard Captain Munsey. Only Collins' dreams of escape keep him going, but how can he possibly bust out of Munsey's chains?

Sing Sing

Movie · 7.4 / 10 · 12 Jul 2024 · English

Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art.

Pump Up the Volume

Movie · 7.1 / 10 · 22 Aug 1990 · English

Mark Hunter, a lonely high school student, uses his shortwave radio to moonlight as the popular pirate DJ "Hard Harry." When his show gets blamed for a teen committing suicide, the students clash with high school faculty and the authorities.

King Creole

Movie · 6.4 / 10 · 2 Jul 1958 · English

Delinquent Danny Fisher flunks out of high school, quits his job as a nightclub busboy, and one night gets the chance to perform. Success is imminent and local crime boss Maxie Fields wants to hire him to perform at The Blue Shade. Danny declines, but Fields won't take no for an answer.

Normal

Movie · 6.7 / 10 · 21 Jan 2003 · English

A Midwestern husband and father announces his plan to have a sex change operation.

You Got Served

Movie · 6.4 / 10 · 30 Jan 2004 · English

At Mr. Rad's Warehouse, the best hip-hop crews in Los Angeles compete for money and respect. But when a suburban crew crashes the party, stealing their dancers — and their moves — two warring friends have to pull together to represent the street.

Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story

Movie · 7.3 / 10 · 7 Apr 2003 · English

Based on a true story. Liz Murray is a young girl who is taken care of by her loving, but drug-addicted parents. Liz becomes homeless at 15 and after a tragedy comes upon her, she begins her work to finish high school.

Killer's Kiss

Movie · 6.3 / 10 · 1 Oct 1955 · English

Davey Gordon, a New York City boxer at the end of his career, falls for dancer Gloria Price. However, their budding relationship is interrupted by Gloria's violent boss, Vincent Rapallo, who has eyes for Gloria. The two decide to skip town, but before they can, Vincent and his thugs abduct Gloria, and Davey is forced to search for her among the most squalid corners of the city, with his enemy hiding in the shadows.

Dreamgirls

Movie · 6.7 / 10 · 25 Dec 2006 · English

A trio of female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own personal struggles along the way.

Dog Pound

Movie · 7.2 / 10 · 24 Apr 2010 · English

Three juvenile delinquents arrive at a correctional center and are put under the care of an experienced guard.

Knock on Any Door

Movie · 6.2 / 10 · 22 Feb 1949 · English

An attorney defends a hoodlum of murder, using the oppressiveness of the slums to appeal to the court.

Kiss of Death

Movie · 7.1 / 10 · 27 Aug 1947 · English

An ex-con trying to go straight must face a crazed criminal out for revenge.