Most Popular Titles With Country of Origin Japan
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The Ring
(2002) A young journalist must investigate a mysterious videotape which seems to cause the death of anyone in a week of viewing it. Dir: Gore Verbinski With: Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, Brian Cox Horror | Mystery | Thriller 115 mins. |
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Astro Boy
(2009) Set in futuristic Metro City, Astro Boy is about a young robot with incredible powers created by a brilliant... Dir: David Bowers With: Freddie Highmore, Nicolas Cage, Kristen Bell Animation | Action | Family | Sci-Fi 94 mins. |
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Children of Men
(2006) In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind. Dir: Alfonso Cuarón With: Julianne Moore, Clive Owen, Chiwetel Ejiofor Adventure | Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller 109 mins. |
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Dawn of the Dead
(2004) A nurse, a policeman, a young married couple, a salesman, and other survivors of a worldwide plague that is producing aggressive, flesh-eating zombies, take refuge in a mega Midwestern shopping mall. Dir: Zack Snyder With: Sarah Polley, Ving Rhames, Mekhi Phifer Drama | Horror | Thriller 101 mins. |
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Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi
(2001) In the middle of her family's move to the suburbs, a sullen 10-year-old girl wanders into a world ruled by gods, witches, and monsters; where humans are changed into animals; and a bathhouse for these creatures. Dir: Hayao Miyazaki With: Daveigh Chase, Suzanne Pleshette, Miyu Irino Animation | Adventure | Family | Fantasy 125 mins. |
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Gake no ue no Ponyo
(2008) An animated adventure centered on a 5-year-old boy and his relationship with a goldfish princess who longs to become human. Dir: Hayao Miyazaki With: Cate Blanchett, Matt Damon, Liam Neeson Animation | Adventure | Family | Fantasy 101 mins. |
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Silent Hill
(2006) A woman goes in search for her daughter, within the confines of a strange, desolate town called Silent Hill. Based on the video game. Dir: Christophe Gans With: Radha Mitchell, Laurie Holden, Sean Bean Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Mystery | Thriller 125 mins. |
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Shichinin no samurai
(1954) A poor village under attack by bandits recruits seven unemployed samurai to help them defend themselves. Dir: Akira Kurosawa With: Toshirô Mifune Action | Adventure 207 mins. |
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The Limits of Control
(2009) The story of a mysterious loner, a stranger in the process of completing a criminal job. Dir: Jim Jarmusch With: Isaach De Bankolé Crime | Drama | Thriller 116 mins. |
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Tekken
(2010) A high-octane action movie about a young man who discovers he holds a great power and must battle a team of elite fighters who will stop at nothing in order to get it from him. Dir: Dwight H. Little Action | Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Sci-Fi 92 mins. |