Fight Club
Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Meat Loaf
An insomniac office worker and a devil-may-care soap maker form an underground fight club that evolves into much more.
Why you'll love it
The protagonist suffers from insomnia and disillusionment, leading to the creation of an alter ego and a destructive path of self-discovery.
The Matrix
Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss
When a beautiful stranger leads computer hacker Neo to a forbidding underworld, he discovers the shocking truth--the life he knows is the elaborate deception of an evil cyber-intelligence.
Why you'll love it
The protagonist questions reality and his purpose in life, leading to a journey of self-discovery and rebellion against the system.
American Beauty
Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening, Thora Birch
A sexually frustrated suburban father has a mid-life crisis after becoming infatuated with his daughter's best friend.
Why you'll love it
The protagonist experiences a mid-life crisis, leading to a series of drastic changes in his life and perspective.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Tom Wilkinson
When their relationship turns sour, a couple undergoes a medical procedure to have each other erased from their memories forever.
Why you'll love it
The film explores the nature of memory and identity, leading the protagonist to question his own existence and relationships.
The Seventh Seal
Max von Sydow, Gunnar Björnstrand, Bengt Ekerot
A knight returning to Sweden after the Crusades seeks answers about life, death, and the existence of God as he plays chess against the Grim Reaper during the Black Plague.
Why you'll love it
The protagonist, a medieval knight, questions the existence of God and the meaning of life, leading to a symbolic game of chess with Death.