Digging to China

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Digging to China (1997)

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2023 ★ 7.1

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2019 ★ 6.7

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Helen

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2009 ★ 6.5

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Dancer in the Dark

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2000 ★ 7.8

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Nell

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In America

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2003 ★ 7.2

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2008 ★ 6.1

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Colossal

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September

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1987 ★ 6.2

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True Grit

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1969 ★ 7.3

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WWE Survivor Series 2019

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Radio

Radio

2003 ★ 7.3

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Dante's Peak

Dante's Peak

1997 ★ 6.2

Volcanologist Harry Dalton comes to the sleepy town of Dante's Peak to investigate the recent rumblings of the dormant volcano the burg is named for. Before long, his worst fears are realized when a massive eruption hits, and immediately, Harry, the mayor and the townspeople find themselves fighting for their lives amid a catastrophic nightmare.

Rain Man

Rain Man

1988 ★ 7.8

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