As Good as It Gets
Dec 19, 1997 | IMDB 7.4
139 min Watch NowDrama, Comedy, Romance
Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer of romantic fiction, is rude to everyone he meets, including his gay neighbor, Simon. After Simon is brutally attacked and hospitalized, Melvin finds his life turned upside down when he has to look after Simon's dog. In addition, Carol, the only waitress at the local diner who will tolerate him, leaves work to care for her chronically ill son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.
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IMDB 9 | Apr , 2017
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IMDB 0 | Oct , 2014
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IMDB 3 | Oct , 1997
Waris Hussein’s acclaimed drama is based on the autobiography of Firdaus Kanga, who stars in the lead role of Brit, a young man born with brittle bone disease, which causes him to have never grown beyond four feet tall. The film follows his sexual awakening whilst his family simultaneously disintegrates all around him. An extremely moving drama confronting stereotypes around disability, sexuality and race, featuring a powerhouse performance from Kanga.Second Encounters
IMDB 10 | Oct , 2014
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IMDB 0 | Feb , 2013
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IMDB 6.2 | Sep , 1997
William, a once obese and troubled teen, goes back to his family's home after being gone, without word, for ten years and finds it (and his family) haunted with his past. He had moved to the city and become a fit, well-adjusted gay man, but during his visit home, he becomes unhinged as the newly remembered reasons for his miserable adolescence come to life in each of their presents.Friendship!
IMDB 6.2 | Jan , 2010
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IMDB 5.8 | Jan , 2009
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IMDB 4.1 | Jun , 2006
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IMDB 6.3 | Aug , 1975
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IMDB 6.2 | Nov , 1995
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IMDB 6.9 | Dec , 2017
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IMDB 7.7 | Sep , 2019
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IMDB 5.9 | Mar , 2018
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IMDB 4.2 | Mar , 1984
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IMDB 0 | Jan , 2023
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IMDB 7.5 | Jun , 2010
Chuck Peterson is a young slacker with big dreams. Disowned by his family and ignored by his peers, he diligently pursues his dreams of writing a fantastic children's book to become famous and strike it rich. But due to a bipolar disorder and lack of creative talent, he slums his way through life relying on small time scams to keep himself afloat. When his gangster roommate makes him an offer he can't refuse, Chuck immediately takes the chance to clear himself of all his debts. But things go from bad to worse when the plan makes Chuck a prime murder suspect among a plethora of pornographers and terrorists!Boys Briefs 2
IMDB 5.6 | Dec , 2002
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IMDB 3.6 | Feb , 2002
The story of a cafe in downtown Olympia, WA. Olympia is the capital of the state of Washington. The community is very progressive and has several eating establishments where gay and lesbians are welcome. At the Cafe, local gays meet for food and friendship. These are their stories: A Supreme Court Justice who is a Drag Queen; the Lt Governor who is coming out to his public. The employees at the cafe: the manager who flies off to live with a billionaire from New York; the dish washer who falls in love with the Lt Governor. The billionaire Vietnamese software mogul’s son, he did not know he had, comes to visit. The tech nerd’s son who falls in love with a fellow college student. The regular small town pick up scene. The waiter who falls in love with a mysterious street person, and the assistant manager who is trying to get a better job.