
Movies with gritty vibe

1001. This Is England
Drama Crime Coming-of-Age Drama Organized Crime2007•1h 41min
United Kingdom
Director: Shane Meadows
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A story about a troubled boy growing up in England, set in 1983. He comes across a few skinheads on his way home from school, after a fight. They become his new best friends, even like family. Based on experiences of director Shane Meadows.
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1002. Planet Terror
Horror Action Thriller Zombie Horror Epic Action2007•1h 45min
United States
Director: Robert Rodriguez
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Two doctors find their graveyard shift inundated with townspeople ravaged by sores. Among the wounded is Cherry Darling, a dancer whose leg was ripped from her body. As the invalids quickly become enraged aggressors, Cherry and her ex-boyfriend El Wray lead a team of accidental warriors into the night.
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1003. Shooter
Drama Action Thriller Military Action Political Thriller2007•2h 4min
United States
Director: Antoine Fuqua
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A top Marine sniper, Bob Lee Swagger, leaves the military after a mission goes horribly awry and disappears, living in seclusion. He is coaxed back into service after a high-profile government official convinces him to help thwart a plot to kill the President of the United States. Ultimately double-crossed and framed for the attempt, Swagger becomes the target of a nationwide manhunt. He goes on the run to track the real killer and find out who exactly set him up, and why, eventually seeking revenge against some of the most powerful and corrupt leaders in the free world.
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1004. 300
Action Adventure War Epic Action Modern Conflicts2007•1h 56min
United States
Director: Zack Snyder
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Based on Frank Miller's graphic novel, "300" is very loosely based the 480 B.C. Battle of Thermopylae, where the King of Sparta led his army against the advancing Persians; the battle is said to have inspired all of Greece to band together against the Persians, and helped usher in the world's first democracy.
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1005. Ex Drummer
Comedy Crime Drama Thriller Dark Comedy2007•1h 41min
Belgium, France
Director: Koen Mortier
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Three handicapped losers who form a band ask famous writer Dries to be their drummer. He joins the band and starts manipulating them.
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1006. Trade
Thriller Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller2007•2h
Germany, United States
Director: Marco Kreuzpaintner
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A Texas cop, whose own daughter might have been forced into sexual slavery, joins forces with a Mexican youth to find the boy's sister, who was abducted and forced into prostitution. Meanwhile, a Polish woman who was promised a better life in America also becomes a victim.
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1007. Freedom Writers
Crime Drama Coming-of-Age Drama2007•2h 3min
Germany, United States
Director: Richard LaGravenese
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A young teacher inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.
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When he loses a highly publicized virtual boxing match to ex-champ Rocky Balboa, reigning heavyweight titleholder Mason Dixon retaliates by challenging the Italian Stallion to a 10-round exhibition bout. To the surprise of his son and friends, Rocky agrees to come out of retirement and face an opponent who's faster, stronger and thirty years his junior. Rocky takes on Dixon in what will become the greatest fight in boxing history!
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1009. The Pursuit of Happyness
Drama Professional Drama2006•1h 57min
United States
Director: Gabriele Muccino
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A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.

