movies that require a brain

Explore a curated list of thought-provoking movies that challenge your intellect. Discover films that require a brain—complex plots, deep themes, and mind-bending narratives for discerning viewers.

Donnie Darko Poster
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Donnie Darko

(2001)

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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Poster
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Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

(1998)

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A Home at the End of the World Poster
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A Home at the End of the World

(2004)

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Kids Poster
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Kids

(1995)

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Run Lola Run Poster
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Run Lola Run

(1998)

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Luster Poster
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Luster

(2002)

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Requiem for a Dream Poster
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Requiem for a Dream

(2000)

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Pi Poster
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Pi

(1998)

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A Clockwork Orange Poster
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A Clockwork Orange

(1971)

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Full Metal Jacket Poster
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Full Metal Jacket

(1987)

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The Shining Poster
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The Shining

(1980)

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House of Sand and Fog Poster
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House of Sand and Fog

(2003)

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The Station Agent Poster
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The Station Agent

(2003)

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Final Destination Poster
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Final Destination

(2000)

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Fight Club Poster
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Fight Club

(1999)

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Natural Born Killers Poster
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Natural Born Killers

(1994)

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American History X Poster
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American History X

(1998)

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