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Game Night
Movie

Game Night(2018)

6.9
tomato85%
R
100Minutes

Competitive gamer Max (Jason Bateman) and Annie (Rachel McAdams) meet during trivia night at a bar, quickly fall in love, and get married. They are trying to have a child, but their attempts are unsuccessful due to Max's stress surrounding his feelings of inadequacy when compared to his vastly more successful, attractive brother Brooks (Kyle Chandler). During Max and Annie's routine weekend game night with their friends Ryan (Billy Magnussen), Kevin (Lamorne Morris), and his wife Michelle (Kylie Bunbury), Brooks shows up and immediately shows Max up by arriving in a Corvette Stingray and sharing an embarrassing childhood story during charades. Annie also finds Brooks extremely obnoxious and decides to work together with Max to defeat him at the upcoming game night, which Brooks offers to host at a house he's renting while visiting. Max and Annie also try to keep game nights secret from their neighbor Gary (Jesse Plemons), a humorless and awkward former police officer who stopped being regularly invited when his wife, a former friend of the couple, divorced him. When the guests arrive, including Ryan's new date, Sarah (Sharon Horgan), Brooks says he's initiated an interactive role-playing mystery game, promising the winner his Stingray. After a while, an actor playing an FBI agent informs them of the narrative of the mystery, only for two masked men to break in and assault him and Brooks. The guests, believing it to be part of the game, idly watch. After Brooks is dragged out of the house, the couples begin to solve the mystery using the clues left behind by the actor...

Ant-Man and the Wasp
Movie

Ant-Man and the Wasp(2018)

7
tomato87%
PG_13
119Minutes

As Scott Lang balances being both a superhero and a father, Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym present an urgent new mission that finds the Ant-Man fighting alongside The Wasp to uncover secrets from their past. Scott Lang is under house arrest and spends his days with his daughter Cassie. After having a dream about Janet Van Dyne, Scott receives a call from Hank Pym and Hope van Dyne who need his help to rescue Janet from the Quantum Realm. Together, they battle a new enemy named Ghost, who can phase through objects. Along the way, they face challenges, including a black-market dealer and the FBI. They eventually succeed in rescuing Janet and restoring her to her family. However, during Scott's attempt to return from the Quantum Realm, he is left trapped when Hank, Janet, and Hope are killed by Thanos. The film ends with the world devastated by Thanos' snap, leaving Scott stranded in the Quantum Realm.

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Outrageous Fortune
Tv Show

Outrageous Fortune (2010)

8.4
TV_MA

Outrageous Fortune is a comedy/drama TV show set in New Zealand. It follows the lives of the Wests, a dysfunctional criminal family dealing with various challenges and conflicts. The plot revolves around the matriarch of the family, Cheryl West, as she tries to keep her family together and navigate the ups and downs of their criminal activities. The show explores themes of loyalty, family, corruption, and love.

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The Virgin Suicides
Movie

The Virgin Suicides(1999)

7.2
tomato80%
R
97Minutes

A group of male friends become obsessed with five mysterious sisters who are sheltered by their strict, religious parents in suburban Detroit in the mid 1970s. The story takes place in affluent Grosse Pointe, Michigan, in 1974, as four neighborhood boys reflect on their neighbors, the five Lisbon sisters. The film begins with the suicide attempt of the youngest sister, Cecilia, as she slits her wrist in a bath. The family therapist Dr. Horniker suggests that Cecilia may have a problem with feeling neglected and advises her parents to pay more attention to her and their other children. After Cecilia's death, the Lisbon parents become even more overprotective, isolating their daughters from the community. Lux, one of the sisters, forms a secret relationship with the school heartthrob Trip Fontaine, but he abandons her after having sex. The sisters are then punished and confined to their house. Lux continues to have anonymous sexual encounters on the roof of the house. The boys across the street, who are obsessed with the sisters, eventually discover that all the sisters have killed themselves in a suicide pact. Devastated, their parents flee the neighborhood, and the community acts as if the Lisbon family never existed. The boys are left haunted by the mystery of the Lisbon sisters' suicides and will spend the rest of their lives trying to unravel it.

Disturbia
Movie

Disturbia(2007)

6.8
tomato69%
PG_13
105Minutes

When a teenager is placed under house arrest, he begins spying on his neighbors. He becomes suspicious of one neighbor who matches the description of a serial killer from the news. With the help of his friends, they uncover evidence of the neighbor's crimes. As they try to gather more evidence, they are caught by the police. In the end, they manage to escape and expose the killer, putting an end to their ordeal.

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Summer of 84
Movie

Summer of 84(2018)

6.7
tomato70%
NR
105Minutes

In the summer of 1984, a group of teenage friends becomes obsessed with the idea that their neighbor, a local policeman, is a serial killer. As they conduct their own investigation, they gather evidence and follow him, but their accusations are met with disbelief. As tensions rise and suspicions mount, they find themselves drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Will they uncover the truth, or will their lives be forever changed by the summer of 84?

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Get Hard
Movie

Get Hard(2015)

6
tomato28%
R
100Minutes
The Last Mimzy
Movie

The Last Mimzy(2007)

6.2
tomato55%
PG
94Minutes

When two children discover a mysterious box containing strange toys, they soon realize that the toys are giving them extraordinary powers. As they develop their newfound abilities, they attract the attention of the FBI and a neurologist who are determined to uncover the secrets behind the box. With the help of their parents and a compassionate schoolteacher, the children embark on a journey of courage and compassion as they try to protect the box from falling into the wrong hands.

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Idiotsitter
Tv Show

Idiotsitter (2017)

6.4

When a wealthy Los Angeles woman is placed under house arrest, she hires an unemployed woman to be her babysitter. Despite their differences, the two form an unlikely bond and hilarity ensues in this sitcom from Comedy Central.

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House Arrest
Movie

House Arrest(1996)

5.8
tomato10%
PG
108Minutes
Robot Overlords
Movie

Robot Overlords(2014)

4.6
tomato61%
PG_13
90Minutes
Delirium
Movie

Delirium(2018)

5.7
R
96Minutes

After inheriting a mansion from his dead parents, a man is plagued by hallucinations and psychosis. As he explores the house, he discovers hidden rooms and secret tunnels, and becomes convinced that the house is haunted. His childhood trauma and belief in ghosts intensify his paranoia, as he encounters strange occurrences such as peepholes, videotapes, and a delivery girl who may not be who she seems. As his mental state deteriorates, he becomes trapped in a psychological nightmare.

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First Kid
Movie

First Kid(1996)

5.2
tomato20%
PG
101Minutes
This Is Not a Film
Movie

This Is Not a Film(2011)

7.4
tomato97%
NR
75Minutes

This Is Not a Film is a documentary that follows an Iranian filmmaker who is under house arrest. The film explores his life and artistic struggles during this period, capturing his interactions with a dog, a lizard, and his apartment surroundings. It delves into the challenges he faces as a filmmaker and his desire to continue creating despite limitations.

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house arrest

Discover a curated selection of movies and TV series that revolve around the theme of 'house arrest.' Unveil captivating stories of individuals confined to their homes, where suspense, comedy, and drama ensue. Explore the intriguing and sometimes hilarious situations that arise when characters find themselves trapped within the four walls of their abode. From thrilling mysteries to slapstick comedies, these captivating narratives will keep you entertained throughout. Embark on a journey of stories that unfold within the confines of 'house arrest.'

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