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Comedy · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

The Ketchup Effect (2004)

A teenager’s reputation is destroyed when she falls asleep drunk at a party and some boys take provocative photos of her.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Latter Days (2004)

In Los Angeles, a young Mormon man's beliefs are challenged when he develops feelings for his openly gay neighbor. As Aaron struggles to reconcile his faith and his identity, he confronts the painful reality of a community that attempts to change him. The film explores themes of love, acceptance, and the difficult path to self-discovery within a religious context.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

The Perfect Score (2004)

With graduation approaching, a group of friends devises a risky scheme to steal SAT exam questions and improve their chances of college admission. Led by the determined Francesca, the group, which includes the charismatic Desmond, the intelligent Kyle, and the outsider Matty, plots to break into the test facility after hours. They face challenges and unexpected complications as they attempt to pull off the elaborate heist, unsure if their plan will succeed or leave them facing serious consequences.

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Thriller · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

The Big Bounce (2004)

A rebellious hacker finds himself caught in a dangerous game as he fights for digital freedom against a powerful, corrupt government agency. The story follows the evolution of satellite communication, from its early development to its global influence, while the hacker navigates complex moral dilemmas and groundbreaking technological advancements to outmaneuver his pursuers.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Ambiguous ending

Good Life Delivery (2004)

A young guy’s home is taken over by his girlfriend’s parents and their doughnut business.

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Comedy · Bittersweet tone · Mixed ending

Four Shades of Brown (2004)

After an eccentric millionaire collapses at his Dalarna manor, his three sons and his long‑time mistress grapple with his legacy. The film weaves four parallel narratives that examine parent‑child bonds across distinct Swedish locales, each story colored by a different shade of brown.

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Adventure · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Dragon Storm (2004)

A common fire-breathing enemy unites rivals in the Dark Ages.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004)

A small-town grocery store manager, Pete, is secretly in love with his best friend, Rosalee. When she unexpectedly wins a date with famous actor Tad Hamilton, Pete finds himself struggling with unrequited feelings. Hamilton attempts to win Rosalee's heart, forcing Pete to confront his emotions and compete against the Hollywood star in a humorous and heartwarming romantic comedy.

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Sci-Fi · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

The Butterfly Effect (2004)

Haunted by fragmented memories of his troubled childhood, Evan Treborn discovers he can travel back in time and relive key moments. He attempts to alter the past to prevent tragedies and improve the lives of those around him. However, each change he makes has unforeseen and increasingly dangerous consequences, warping the present into a distorted reality. Evan must confront the devastating repercussions of his actions and grapple with the question of whether some events are destined to unfold.

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Family · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Sooriya Arana (2004)

A secret friendship is developed between the two boys, a young disciple and a son of a hunter in a remote village.

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Tense tone · Happy ending

Athade Oka Sainyam (2004)

Prakash Rao, the bank’s owner, announces that the institution has run out of funds and shifts the blame onto his trusted general manager, Raghava Rao. He then murders Raghava Rao, covering up the crime by staging it as a suicide and deceiving everyone about the true cause of the crisis.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Khakee (2004)

DCP Anant and his squad are assigned to escort an alleged terrorist to Mumbai, but a disgraced former police officer relentlessly interferes, turning the assignment into a tense cat‑and‑mouse chase. The team must navigate constant threats and deception as they fight to reach their destination before disaster strikes.

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Crime · Light tone · Happy ending

Piccadilly [re-release] (2004)

This 1929 silent film, beautifully remastered by the British Film Institute, showcases Anna May Wong in a captivating performance. Set in London's vibrant nightlife scene, the story follows a glamorous nightclub performer entangled in a web of love, deception, and dangerous secrets. As she navigates the city's seedy underbelly, she finds herself caught between conflicting desires and a thrilling drama of crime and seduction.

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Thriller · Dark tone

Sethurama Iyer CBI (2004)

While on death row, Alex admits to having carried out six of the seven murders for which he was previously acquitted. CBI officer Sethurama Iyer, skeptical of the confession, launches an investigation to uncover the true perpetrator of the remaining murder, pursuing clues and questioning suspects to reveal the real culprit.

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Thriller · Tense tone · Happy ending

Target (2004)

U.S. Army sniper Charlie Snow becomes the target of a ruthless revenge campaign after he kills an Eastern‑European arms dealer; the dealer’s brother follows him to Los Angeles, determined to exact vengeance on Charlie and anyone he loves, forcing the veteran to protect his family while confronting his past.

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Drama · Dark tone · Happy ending

Speak (2004)

The truth that emerges upends everything. Freshman Melinda stops speaking after she reports a summer party to the police. Ostracized by friends and ignored by busy parents, she hides that popular senior Andy assaulted her at the party. She finds solace in an art class taught by Mr. Freeman, where creativity offers a path to healing.

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Comedy · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending

Marie and Bruce (2004)

A surreal, day‑in‑the‑life portrait of a couple locked in a sadomasochistic dynamic. When Marie tries to end the relationship with Bruce, their exchange erupts into a relentless stream of profanity‑laden barbs and sharply witty reflections on their marriage, love, hate and the very notion of commitment.

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Crime · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

Dead Leaves (2004)

After awakening naked on a barren Earth with no memory of who they are, Pandy and Retro scramble for food and clothing, turning to petty crimes to survive. Their desperate spree draws the attention of law enforcement, and they are apprehended and shipped to the notorious lunar penitentiary known as Dead Leaves.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Along Came Polly (2004)

A cautious and organized actuary's life is thrown into chaos when his fiancee betrays him on their honeymoon. Seeking a fresh start in New York City, he unexpectedly encounters Polly Prince, a vibrant and unconventional woman. Drawn to her spontaneous nature, he begins to question his rigid routines and embraces a chance at a new romance, discovering that sometimes the greatest risks lead to the greatest rewards.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

Torque (2004)

Cary Ford, a defiant biker, finds himself framed for murder by powerful gangster Henry James. Now pursued by the FBI and dangerous rival gangs, he must evade capture while working to clear his name. Ford navigates a dangerous world of crime, corruption, and betrayal, risking everything he values in a desperate fight for survival and justice.

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Drama · Tense tone · Happy ending

Iron Jawed Angels (2004)

Votes for women. Defiant young activists take the women’s suffrage movement by storm, putting their lives at risk to help American women win the right to vote.

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Family · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Pixel Perfect (2004)

Rock‑star fame feels like a thing of the past for Samantha’s struggling band, the Zettabytes. To help them, tech‑savvy friend Roscoe uses his father’s tech to create a holographic frontwoman, Loretta Modern. The group hits fame, but Samantha grows alienated, Roscoe realizes his feelings for her, and Loretta wrestles with her own sense of identity.

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Romance · Light tone · Ambiguous ending

100 Days with Mr. Arrogant (2004)

After being dumped by her boyfriend just before their 100‑day anniversary, Ha‑young’s day takes a chaotic turn when a stray can she kicks strikes a college student, Hyung‑joon, in the face and scratches his Lexus. Infuriated, he immediately insists she pay him $3,000 on the spot, setting up an unlikely and tense confrontation.

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Crime · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Ek Hasina Thi (2004)

She falls for a charismatic, enigmatic businessman, and their whirlwind romance quickly unravels when he implicates her in his criminal underworld activities, leading to her wrongful conviction. After serving time, she emerges from prison resolute, plotting a meticulous and satisfying revenge against the man who betrayed her.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bleak ending

The Jackhammer Massacre (2004)

Jack Magnus is a prosperous businessman who occasionally does drugs with his best friend Mike. When Mike overdoses on a tainted batch, Jack abandons him, and the guilt drives him into full‑time heroin addiction. After a vindictive supplier forces a lethal brew down his throat, Jack survives, emerging as a deranged, jackhammer‑wielding killer who is consumed by paranoia and haunted by visions of his dead friend.

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Adventure · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Tokyo Godfathers (2004)

During a Christmas Eve search for valuables in a Tokyo garbage dump, three homeless men discover a newborn baby girl. As the new year approaches, they band together to discover the child's origins and locate her parents. Their journey through the city leads them to confront their own difficult histories and find unexpected connections with those they meet, ultimately offering a chance at redemption and a new sense of belonging.

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Fantasy · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Teacher's Pet (2004)

Newspaper editor Jim Gannon finds himself reluctantly attending night school, where he clashes with his teacher, Erica Stone. Drawn to her, he adopts an alias and enrolls in the class, leading to a playful and deceptive dynamic between them. As Jim tries to win her over, his real-life girlfriend discovers his secret, creating humorous complications and a chaotic situation filled with love and laughter.

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Romance · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Engal Anna (2004)

Prabhakar and Bhavani are deeply in love with each other. However, lovers turn enemies when Prabhakar’s father is falsely accused of killing Bhavani’s father.

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Adventure · Tense tone · Happy ending

Anji (2004)

The Aatmalingam, a sacred object in the Himalayas, wields immense divine power. Every seventy‑two years, the celestial river Akasa Ganga descends from the heavens and infuses the relic with holy water. Anyone who drinks this water gains immortality and extraordinary supernatural abilities, making the relic the focus of mythic desire.

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Action · Tense tone · Happy ending

Silver Hawk (2004)

Lulu Wong, a celebrated rock star and philanthropist, secretly becomes the vigilante Silver Hawk, refusing to accept the law’s limits. When the tech‑obsessed villain Wolfe devises a scheme to control the world via cellular signals, Silver Hawk teams up with detective Richman to thwart his plan and protect humanity.

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Romance · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan (2004)

After arriving in Singapore for a job, Saravanan quickly falls into trouble, loses his passport and becomes a fugitive. Determined to get home, he accepts a risky assignment: escorting a girl back to India for a hefty sum, hoping the money will buy a new passport and safe passage.

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Romance · Tense tone · Happy ending

Kovil (2004)

Shaktivel, a young man from one village, and Angel, a woman from the rival neighboring village, fall deeply in love despite the long‑standing enmity between their communities. When Angel’s father discovers their relationship and disapproves of the match, he compels her to take vows as a nun, hoping to end the forbidden romance.

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Romance · Tense tone · Happy ending

Jai (2004)

A Hindi‑dubbed version of the Telugu film Aadi, this story follows a young man who battles social barriers and works to uplift his community. The narrative centers on college students Prashanth and Anshu, whose involvement highlights the challenges and aspirations of the people around them. Through their campus life and activism, they confront entrenched injustices, seeking to inspire change within the village.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Lakshmi Narasimha (2004)

Lakshmi Narasimha is a Vijayawada police officer who agrees to take bribes for the betterment of the city.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Virumaandi (2004)

Angela, a civil rights advocate, films a documentary on the death penalty inside Madras Central Prison. She interviews two inmates—Virumaandi, sentenced to death, and Kothaala, serving life—for their role in a clash that killed 24 villagers. As prison tensions rise, each tells a starkly different version, exposing the complexities of justice and humanity.

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Drama · Tense tone · Happy ending

Varsham (2004)

Venkat and Sailaja meet on a train, instantly fall in love, and begin a tender relationship. However, Sailaja’s father objects and arranges her marriage to Bhadranna, a ruthless landlord who covets her. The couple must confront familial opposition and Bhadranna’s dangerous obsession as they strive to stay together.

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Comedy · Light tone · Happy ending

Bring It On Again (2004)

May the best moves win again. When new students can’t get onto their college cheerleading team, they form their own squad and prepare for a cheer off.

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Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Standing Room Only (2004)

A group of theatre-goers wait in line to see a show by the “Man of a Thousand Faces”. Throughout the film they encounter an elderly woman, and a Rastafarian man.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Gracie’s Choice (2004)

Since she can remember, 16‑year‑old Gracie has been the de facto parent of her four siblings, each with an absent father and a mother spiraling toward self‑destruction. As the children’s lives threaten to unravel, Gracie faces impossible choices, sacrificing her own future to hold the family together.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Red Dust (2004)

Truth proves the most dangerous weapon when Sarah Barcant, a New York lawyer who spent her childhood in South Africa, returns to her hometown to defend Alex Mpondo, a Black South African politician scarred by apartheid-era torture. As she battles lingering hatred and a fraught legal system, she confronts her own past and the legacy of oppression.

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