Hachiko
2023 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 274 votes
This is the story of a puppy that touched hundreds of millions of people around the world. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Curated by SceneIt · United States
Hidden Gems Movies
This SceneIt list helps you quickly choose well-rated titles with smaller audiences than blockbuster releases. Results are selected for the United States and balance audience response with practical watchability.
Updated 2026-08-03 · Ratings from TMDB
How we chose these titles
We rank eligible titles using TMDB audience ratings, vote confidence, relevance to the theme, and current popularity. Ratings can change as new votes are added.
Flamin' Hot
2023 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 839 votes
The inspiring true story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn the iconic Flamin' Hot Cheetos into a snack that disrupted the food industry and became a global pop culture phenomenon. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
12th Fail
2023 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 255 votes
Based on the true story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma, 12th Fail sheds limelight on fearlessly embracing the idea of restarting the academic journey despite the setbacks and challenges and reclaiming one's destiny at a place where millions of students attempt the world's toughest competitive exam: UPSC. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful
2025 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 120 votes
Karol G pulls back the curtain on her rise to stardom while navigating a sold-out stadium tour, creating new music and releasing a new album. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Kitbull
2019 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 405 votes
An unlikely connection sparks between two creatures: a fiercely independent stray kitten and a pit bull. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Decalogue V
1989 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 162 votes
Jacek, an angry drifter, murders a taxi driver, brutally and without motive. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Heart of a Dog
1988 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 197 votes
In 1920s Moscow, shortly after the October Revolution, a stray dog named Sharik is taken in by Professor Preobrazhensky, a wealthy and respected surgeon. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Sanjuro
1962 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 736 votes
In this companion piece and sequel to "Yojimbo," jaded samurai Sanjuro helps an idealistic group of young warriors weed out their clan's evil influences, and in the process turns their image of a proper samurai on its ear. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Andrei Rublev
1966 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 959 votes
An expansive Russian drama, this film focuses on the life of revered religious icon painter Andrei Rublev. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Shadow's Edge
2025 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 1,054 votes
Macau Police brings the tracking expert police officer out of retirement to help catch a dangerous group of professional thieves. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
El Infierno
2010 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 799 votes
After being deported back to Mexico, a man has no choice but to join the vicious drug cartel that has corrupted his hometown in order to survive. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Beyond the Universe
2022 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 347 votes
While waiting for a kidney transplant, a young pianist finds an unexpected connection with her doctor — and the courage to fulfill her musical dreams. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Cool Kids Don't Cry
2012 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 287 votes
Tough prime school girl Akkie loves soccer and can be a real bully. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Monster
2023 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 921 votes
After an outburst at school involving her son, a concerned single mother demands answers, triggering a sequence of deepening suspicion and turmoil. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Tupac: Resurrection
2003 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 172 votes
Home movies, photographs, and recited poetry illustrate the life of Tupac Shakur, one of the most beloved, revolutionary, and volatile hip-hop MCs of all time. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Don't Look Now... We're Being Shot At!
1966 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 1,476 votes
During World War II, two French civilians and a downed British Bomber Crew set out from Paris to cross the demarcation line between Nazi-occupied Northern France and the South. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Velvet Queen
2021 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 136 votes
High up on the Tibetan plateau. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
In This Corner of the World
2016 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 639 votes
Japan, 1943, during World War II. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
La Notte
1961 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 744 votes
A day in the life of an unfaithful married couple and their steadily deteriorating relationship in Milan. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Circus
1928 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 906 votes
Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.