Movies Like Dirt

2022 • Rating 8.2 • action, drama

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell finds himself training a detachment of TOP GUN graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen.

Genre: Action, Drama

Style:

Audience: Date Night, Teens

Plot: Fighter Pilot, U.S. Navy, Sequel, Nuclear Weapons, Military, Aircraft Carrier, Naval Aviation, War, Admiring, Audacious

Time: Year 2022, 2020S, 2022-05-21

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Bashir Salahuddin, Jon Hamm, Charles Parnell

2021 • Rating 7.9 • action, adventure, science fiction

Peter Parker is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the high-stakes of being a super-hero. When he asks for help from Doctor Strange the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.

Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Style: Cerebral, Futuristic, Psychological

Audience: Teens

Plot: New York City, Hero, Showdown, Magic, Loss Of Loved One, Secret Identity, Superhero, Villain, Portal, Based On Comic

Time: Year 2021, 2020S, 2021-12-15

Place: United States Of America, English, Tagalog, New York

Cast: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, Jamie Foxx

2016 • Rating 7.2 • drama, history

On 15 January 2009, the world witnessed the 'Miracle on the Hudson' when Captain 'Sully' Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 souls aboard. However, even as Sully was being heralded by the public and the media for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation was unfolding that threatened to destroy his reputation and career.

Genre: Drama, History

Style: Cerebral

Audience: Date Night, Teens

Plot: Rescue, New York City, Airplane, Investigation, Pilot, Based On True Story, Emergency Landing, Flight, Aviation, Airplane Accident

Time: Year 2016, 2010S, 2016-09-07

Place: United States Of America, English, New York

Cast: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Anna Gunn, Holt McCallany, Mike O'Malley, Jamey Sheridan

1999 • Rating 8.5 • fantasy, drama, crime

A supernatural tale set on death row in a Southern prison, where gentle giant John Coffey possesses the mysterious power to heal people's ailments. When the cell block's head guard, Paul Edgecomb, recognizes Coffey's miraculous gift, he tries desperately to help stave off the condemned man's execution.

Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Crime

Style: Gritty, Psychological, Suspenseful

Audience: Adult, Date Night, Teens

Plot: Mentally Disabled, Death Penalty, Based On Novel Or Book, Southern Usa, Psychopath, Death Row, Jail Guard, Supernatural, Great Depression, Prison Guard

Time: Year 1999, 1990S, 1999-12-10

Place: United States Of America, French, English

Cast: Tom Hanks, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt, Michael Clarke Duncan, James Cromwell, Michael Jeter

2014 • Rating 8.5 • adventure, drama, science fiction

The adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.

Genre: Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction

Style: Cerebral, Futuristic

Audience: Date Night, Teens

Plot: Rescue, Future, Spacecraft, Race Against Time, Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), Nasa, Time Warp, Dystopia, Expedition, Space Travel

Time: Year 2014, 2010S, Future, 2014-11-05

Place: United Kingdom, United States Of America, English, Space, Future City

Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Michael Caine, Jessica Chastain, Casey Affleck, Wes Bentley

2014 • Rating 8.4 • drama, music, thriller

Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.

Genre: Drama, Music, Thriller

Style: Psychological, Suspenseful

Audience: Adult, Date Night

Plot: New York City, Jazz, Musician, Obsession, Music Teacher, Conservatory, Drums, Montage, Perfectionist, Perfection

Time: Year 2014, 2010S, 2014-10-10

Place: United States Of America, English, New York

Cast: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Paul Reiser, Melissa Benoist, Austin Stowell, Nate Lang

2025 • Rating 7.4 • science fiction, adventure, fantasy

In the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully and Neytiri face a new threat on Pandora: the Ash People, a violent and power-hungry Na'vi tribe led by the ruthless Varang. Jake's family must fight for their survival and the future of Pandora in a conflict that pushes them to their emotional and physical limits.

Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy

Style: Cerebral, Futuristic, Suspenseful

Audience: Teens

Plot: Witch, Clone, Space War, Tribe, Sequel, Alien, Transhumanism, Family, Space Adventure, Family Dynamics

Time: Year 2025, 2020S, 2025-12-17

Place: United States Of America, English, Space, Future City

Cast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Oona Chaplin, Jack Champion

2021 • Rating 6.8 • fantasy, action, adventure

Lukas, a young farmer whose family is killed by savage raiders in the countryside, sets out on an epic quest for revenge, forming an unlikely trio with a majestic dragon and a swashbuckling, sword-fighting mercenary, Darius.

Genre: Fantasy, Action, Adventure

Style:

Audience: Teens

Plot: Dragon, Lukas, A Young Farmer Whose Family Is Killed By Savage Raiders In The Countryside, Sets Out On An Epic Quest For Revenge, Forming An Unlikely Trio With A Majestic Dragon And A Swashbuckling, Sword-Fighting Mercenary, Darius

Time: Year 2021, 2020S, 2021-03-01

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Joseph Millson, Jack Kane, Arturo Muselli, Helena Bonham Carter, Carolina Carlsson, Tam Williams

2026 • Rating 7.0 • adventure, action

A young woman becomes the guardian of a fallen star, which she must protect from dangerous forces with the help of a brave stranger.

Genre: Adventure, Action

Style:

Audience: Teens

Plot: Fairy Tale, A Young Woman Becomes The Guardian Of A Fallen Star, Which She Must Protect From Dangerous Forces With The Help Of A Brave Stranger

Time: Year 2026, 2020S, 2026-02-27

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: John Rhys-Davies, Ted Levine, Elisabeth Röhm, Diego Boneta, Alexandra Dowling, Becky Ann Baker

2001 • Rating 6.4 • adventure, action, fantasy

Rick and Evelyn O’Connell, along with their 8-year-old son Alex, discover the key to the legendary Scorpion King’s might: the fabled Bracelet of Anubis. Unfortunately, a newly resurrected Imhotep has designs on the bracelet as well, and isn’t above kidnapping its new bearer, Alex, to gain control of Anubis’s otherworldly army.

Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy

Style:

Audience: Teens

Plot: Egypt, Pyramid, Son, Mummy, Nile, Sequel, Tomb, Ancient Egypt, 1930S, Egyptian Tomb

Time: Year 2001, 2000S, 2001-05-04

Place: United States Of America, Morocco, Jordan, United Kingdom, English

Cast: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Oded Fehr, Arnold Vosloo, Patricia Velásquez

2021 • Rating 7.3 • drama

Louis, a Flemish writer, decides to isolate himself at the Côte d’Azur, hoping this place will bring him inspiration.

Genre: Drama

Style:

Audience: Date Night

Plot: Côte D'Azur, Writer, Lgbt, Gay Theme, Short Film, Louis, A Flemish Writer, Decides To Isolate Himself At The C, Te D, Azur

Time: Year 2021, 2020S, 2021-10-16

Place: Belgium, France, French, Dutch

Cast: Geert Van Rampelberg, Samuel Suchod, Anna Sacuto, Cathy Ruiz

2022 • Rating 7.0 • action, crime, drama

A noir thriller set in Miami, the film follows an enforcer who discovers his femme fatale boss has branched out into cyber sex trafficking, putting a young runaway he’s befriended at risk. He sacrifices everything to save the young girl from the deadly organization he’s spent his life building.

Genre: Action, Crime, Drama

Style: Dark, Gritty, Suspenseful

Audience: Adult, Date Night

Plot: Direct, A Noir Thriller Set In Miami, The Film Follows An Enforcer Who Discovers His Femme Fatale Boss Has Branched Out Into Cyber Sex Trafficking, Putting A Young Runaway He, S Befriended At Risk, He Sacrifices Everything To Save The Young Girl From The Deadly Organization He, S Spent His Life Building

Time: Year 2022, 2020S, 2022-09-22

Place: United States Of America, English, Spanish

Cast: Antonio Banderas, Kate Bosworth, Mojean Aria, Alexis Ren, Zolee Griggs, 2 Chainz

2013 • Rating 8.4 • drama

After 8-year-old So-won narrowly survives a brutal sexual assault, her family labors to help her heal while coping with their own rage and grief.

Genre: Drama

Style:

Audience: Date Night

Plot: Child Abuse, Hope, Based On True Story, Sexual Assault, South Korea, After, Year-Old So-Won Narrowly Survives A Brutal Sexual Assault, Her Family Labors To Help Her Heal While Coping With Their Own Rage And Grief

Time: Year 2013, 2010S, 2013-10-02

Place: South Korea, Korean, Korea

Cast: Sul Kyung-gu, Uhm Ji-won, Lee Re, Kim Sang-ho, Kim Hae-sook, Ra Mi-ran

2016 • Rating 10.0 • action, drama, thriller

Upon arriving in Cartagena, Colombia, American pilot Benjamin Grey's passport and money are stolen leaving him stranded. Shortly after he receives a call from his son's doctor, who informs him that he is his Leukemia-stricken son's only chance for survival, and the clock is ticking

Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller

Style: Suspenseful

Audience: Adult, Date Night

Plot: Upon Arriving In Cartagena, Colombia, American Pilot Benjamin Grey'S Passport And Money Are Stolen Leaving Him Stranded, Shortly After He Receives A Call From His Son'S Doctor, Who Informs Him That He Is His Leukemia-Stricken Son'S Only Chance For Survival, And The Clock Is Ticking

Time: Year 2016, 2010S, 2016-05-08

Place: Us

Cast: Ace Marrero, Estefania Borge, Salvatore Basile, Juan del Mar, Alberto Siples, Justin Ipock

2001 • Rating 8.4 • adventure, fantasy, action

Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.

Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Action

Style: Psychological

Audience: Teens

Plot: Based On Novel Or Book, Elves, Dwarf, Magic, Christianity, Obsession, Allegory, Bravery, Fireworks, Mine

Time: Year 2001, 2000S, 2001-12-18

Place: New Zealand, United States Of America, English

Cast: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Ian Holm, Liv Tyler

2025 • Rating 6.9 • action, drama, thriller

When a reclusive survivalist and his daughter rescue a mysterious, wounded woman from a river, they become entangled in a deadly web of violence and revenge, forcing them to confront a brutal criminal to survive.

Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller

Style: Suspenseful

Audience: Adult, Date Night

Plot: When A Reclusive Survivalist And His Daughter Rescue A Mysterious, Wounded Woman From A River, They Become Entangled In A Deadly Web Of Violence And Revenge, Forcing Them To Confront A Brutal Criminal To Survive

Time: Year 2025, 2020S, 2025-12-05

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Mel Gibson, Shelley Hennig, Jordi Mollà, Sofia Hublitz, A.J. Buckley, James DuMont

2003 • Rating 8.5 • adventure, fantasy, action

As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.​

Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Action

Style: Dark, Psychological

Audience: Teens

Plot: Army, Based On Novel Or Book, Elves, Dwarf, Magic, Kingdom, Christianity, Obsession, Allegory, Bravery

Time: Year 2003, 2000S, 2003-12-17

Place: New Zealand, United States Of America, English

Cast: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Andy Serkis, Dominic Monaghan

2017 • Rating 6.0 • fantasy, adventure

When the King Gareth dies, his potential heirs, twin grandchildren who possess the dragon’s unique strengths, use their inherited powers against each other to vie for the throne. When Drago’s source of power – known as the Heartfire – is stolen, more than the throne is at stake; the siblings must end their rivalry with swords and sorcery or the kingdom may fall.

Genre: Fantasy, Adventure

Style:

Audience: Teens

Plot: Dragon, When The King Gareth Dies, His Potential Heirs, Twin Grandchildren Who Possess The Dragon, S Unique Strengths, Use Their Inherited Powers Against Each Other To Vie For The Throne, When Drago, S Source Of Power, Known As The Heartfire, Is Stolen

Time: Year 2017, 2010S, 2017-07-09

Place: United States Of America, Romania, English

Cast: Marte Germaine Christensen, Patrick Stewart, Tom Rhys Harries, Jessamine-Bliss Bell, Tamzin Merchant, André Eriksen

2002 • Rating 8.4 • adventure, fantasy, action

Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers--Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor. Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard.

Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Action

Style: Dark, Psychological

Audience: Teens

Plot: Mission, Army, Based On Novel Or Book, Elves, Dwarf, Magic, Christianity, Obsession, Allegory, Bravery

Time: Year 2002, 2000S, 2002-12-18

Place: New Zealand, United States Of America, English

Cast: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Andy Serkis, John Rhys-Davies

2004 • Rating 7.5 • drama

A graphic portrayal of the last twelve hours of Jesus of Nazareth's life.

Genre: Drama

Style:

Audience: Adult, Date Night

Plot: Mission, Suffering, Roman Empire, Christianity, Jewry, Roman, Crucifixion, Apostle, Last Supper, Bible

Time: Year 2004, 2000S, 2004-02-25

Place: United States Of America, Hebrew, Latin

Cast: Jim Caviezel, Maia Morgenstern, Christo Jivkov, Francesco De Vito, Monica Bellucci, Mattia Sbragia

2026 • Rating 8.2 • science fiction, adventure

Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.

Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure

Style: Cerebral, Futuristic, Mind Bending

Audience: Teens

Plot: Based On Novel Or Book, Space Travel, Space Mission, Alien, Space, Science Teacher, Save The Planet, Comforting, Science Teacher Ryland Grace Wakes Up On A Spaceship Light Years From Home With No Recollection Of Who He Is Or How He Got There, As His Memory Returns

Time: Year 2026, 2020S, 2026-03-15

Place: United States Of America, English, Mandarin, Russian, Space

Cast: Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, Lionel Boyce, Milana Vayntrub, Ken Leung

2023 • Rating 5.9 • drama

After their pilot dies unexpectedly mid-flight, passenger Doug White must safely land a plane and save his entire family from insurmountable danger.

Genre: Drama

Style:

Audience: Date Night, Teens

Plot: Airplane, Based On True Story, Family, Duringcreditsstinger, Irreverent, After Their Pilot Dies Unexpectedly Mid-Flight, Passenger Doug White Must Safely Land A Plane And Save His Entire Family From Insurmountable Danger

Time: Year 2023, 2020S, 2023-03-28

Place: United States Of America, English, Spanish

Cast: Dennis Quaid, Heather Graham, Jesse Metcalfe, Tonglan Qiu, Abigail Rhyne, Jessi Case

2008 • Rating 8.5 • action, crime, thriller

Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.

Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller

Style: Dark, Psychological, Suspenseful

Audience: Adult, Teens

Plot: Sadism, Chaos, Secret Identity, Crime Fighter, Superhero, Anti Hero, Scarecrow, Based On Comic, Vigilante, Organized Crime

Time: Year 2008, 2000S, 2008-07-16

Place: United Kingdom, United States Of America, English, Mandarin

Cast: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Gary Oldman

2002 • Rating 8.4 • drama, crime

In the poverty-stricken favelas of Rio de Janeiro in the 1970s, two young men choose different paths. Rocket is a budding photographer who documents the increasing drug-related violence of his neighborhood, while José “Zé” Pequeno is an ambitious drug dealer diving into a dangerous life of crime.

Genre: Drama, Crime

Style: Gritty, Suspenseful

Audience: Adult, Date Night, Teens

Plot: Street Gang, Photographer, Gangster, Rio De Janeiro, Gang War, Ghetto, Based On True Story, Coming Of Age, Introspective, Conceited

Time: Year 2002, 2000S, 2002-08-30

Place: Brazil, France, Germany, Portuguese

Cast: Alexandre Rodrigues, Leandro Firmino, Phellipe Haagensen, Douglas Silva, Jonathan Haagensen, Matheus Nachtergaele

2022 • Rating 6.3 • action, crime, drama

After a failed sabotage mission, a trio of anti-apartheid freedom fighters ends up in a tense bank hostage situation. Based on a true story.

Genre: Action, Crime, Drama

Style: Gritty, Suspenseful

Audience: Adult, Date Night, Teens

Plot: After A Failed Sabotage Mission, A Trio Of Anti-Apartheid Freedom Fighters Ends Up In A Tense Bank Hostage Situation, Based On A True Story

Time: Year 2022, 2020S, 2022-04-27

Place: South Africa, English

Cast: Thabo Rametsi, Noxolo Dlamini, Stefan Erasmus, Arnold Vosloo, Tumisho Masha, Sarah Kozlowski

1994 • Rating 8.7 • drama, crime

Imprisoned in the 1940s for the double murder of his wife and her lover, upstanding banker Andy Dufresne begins a new life at the Shawshank prison, where he puts his accounting skills to work for an amoral warden. During his long stretch in prison, Dufresne comes to be admired by the other inmates -- including an older prisoner named Red -- for his integrity and unquenchable sense of hope.

Genre: Drama, Crime

Style: Dark, Gritty, Suspenseful

Audience: Adult, Date Night, Family

Plot: Prison, Friendship, Police Brutality, Corruption, Based On Novel Or Book, Freedom, Hope, Prison Cell, Delinquent, Redemption

Time: Year 1994, 1990S, 1994-09-23

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown, Gil Bellows

2012 • Rating 6.3 • drama, action, thriller

A mysterious cab passenger taken hostage must convince the hijackers that he is not the con man they set out to kill.

Genre: Drama, Action, Thriller

Style: Suspenseful

Audience: Adult, Date Night

Plot: A Mysterious Cab Passenger Taken Hostage Must Convince The Hijackers That He Is Not The Con Man They Set Out To Kill

Time: Year 2012, 2010S, 2012-07-31

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Jordan Belfi, Agnes Bruckner, Dominic Monaghan, Rick Gomez, Bruce Davison, Marisa Petroro

1993 • Rating 5.9 • action, thriller, crime

In an underground fight club, blackbelt Travis Brickley is killed after losing to the evil martial arts master Brakus. Travis' death is witnessed by Walter Grady, the son of his best friend Alex Grady. Alex and his partner, Tommy Lee, vow to avenge their friend's death by defeating Brakus and shutting down the fight club.

Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime, Drama

Style: Gritty, Suspenseful

Audience: Adult, Date Night

Plot: In An Underground Fight Club, Blackbelt Travis Brickley Is Killed After Losing To The Evil Martial Arts Master Brakus, Travis' Death Is Witnessed By Walter Grady, The Son Of His Best Friend Alex Grady, Alex And His Partner, Tommy Lee, Vow To Avenge Their Friend'S Death By Defeating Brakus And Shutting Down The Fight Club

Time: Year 1993, 1990S, 1993-03-05

Place: United States Of America, English

Cast: Eric Roberts, Phillip Rhee, Chris Penn, Edan Gross, Ralf Moeller, Meg Foster

2022 • Rating 6.7 • action, thriller, crime

An ex-fireman with PTSD goes on the run when accused of a crime he doesn't even remember committing, leading him down a rabbit hole of conspiracy to the highest degree.

Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime

Style: Suspenseful

Audience: Adult

Plot: An Ex-Fireman With Ptsd Goes On The Run When Accused Of A Crime He Doesn'T Even Remember Committing, Leading Him Down A Rabbit Hole Of Conspiracy To The Highest Degree

Time: Year 2022, 2020S, 2022-02-11

Place: South Africa, United States Of America, Afrikaans, English

Cast: Jarrid Geduld, Gail Mabalane, André Jacobs, Nicole Fortuin, Louw Venter, Abduragman Adams

2024 • Rating 6.5 • action, crime, thriller

Ready to leave his profession behind, Loreno, an assassin, lends help to an old friend, Cetan, and taking one last job in Thailand seeking out a local kingpin. A lapse in judgment means Loreno crosses paths with old colleague Paul.

Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller

Style: Suspenseful

Audience: Adult

Plot: Ready To Leave His Profession Behind, Loreno, An Assassin, Lends Help To An Old Friend, Cetan, And Taking One Last Job In Thailand Seeking Out A Local Kingpin, A Lapse In Judgment Means Loreno Crosses Paths With Old Colleague Paul

Time: Year 2024, 2020S, 2024-06-20

Place: Th, English

Cast: Louis Mandylor, Vithaya Pansringarm, Van Quattro, Panya Yimmumphai, Winai Wiangyangkung, Salita Klinchan