15 Underrated American Film Classics of the 2000s

Les, a celebrity photographer, dreams of achieving great things. He befriends Toby, a street person, who dreams of becoming an actor. By chance, Toby begins a romantic relationship with K'Harma, the biggest pop star of the time. Les becomes resentful and

Ben Robert De Niro, a second-tier producer of immense persuasive power and negotiation skills, is a catalytic producer loved by all. His second marriage is on the verge of collapse. To add to his woes, he discovers his wife, Kelly, is having a secret affa

A former gambler embarks on a road trip with his new partner, who is investigating insurance fraud schemes; their journey itself is to investigate a specific fraud. They encounter a colorful cast of characters along the way, including the esteemed Americ

Director Eslinger tells the story of a middle-aged woman experiencing a midlife crisis and an unhappy marriage. Bil is a middle-aged, lonely man, largely disconnected from the world around him. Karen, a middle-aged woman grappling with a failing marriage

Steve Buscemi, a favorite actor in independent cinema, made his directorial debut in 1996 with Trees Lounge. Animal Factory, his follow-up, is a compelling prison drama. 21-year-old Ron, incarcerated on a drug charge, fears rape above all else. For prot

For years, Don lived like a Don Juan, charming women but never committing. Now, finding no meaning in life, he's like a living vegetable. The day his girlfriend, Julie Delpy, leaves him, he receives an anonymous letter revealing he has a son. His sympathe

On the night of his retirement from the sheriff's office, Jerry Black promises the mother of a brutally murdered daughter that he will find her killer. Believing the police arrested the wrong man, Jerry discovers that three more blonde girls have been mur

A half-witted lawyer tries to pull off a murder on Christmas Eve to swindle the local mob, but his partner, a strip club owner, has other plans for the stolen money. A thrilling adventure from the director of Analyze This and Analyze That, starring John C

Factotum, at its core, can be seen as a biographical account of Bukowski's twenties, typically depicting life in cheap hotels, working menial jobs, and his relationships with alcohol, gambling, and women. Henry Chinaski, played by Matt Dillon, is a slove

A film about a group of ballerinas, focusing on a young woman whose personal problems prevent her from fully committing to her work. The intense demands and pressure of daily rehearsals highlight the immense dedication required of dancers. Ballet, in a da

A film adaptation of E. Annie Proulx's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the story of an ordinary journalist's self-discovery upon returning to his ancestral home. Quoyle's life changes completely after losing his estranged wife in a car accident. Grievi

Brandon Lang, a talented athlete, always dreamed of becoming a famous sportsman. After a career-ending injury, he found himself answering 900 numbers. Strangely, Brandon would prove to be more than a former quarterback, beginning to predict the outcomes

Two West Coast University students, Derek Luke and Ernest Michael Pena, inspired by their idealistic professor, Dr. Stephen Malley, strive to make a difference in the world. This leads the two young men to enlist in the war in Afghanistan. While Arian a

John Q, a factory worker played by Denzel Washington, receives the devastating news that his son, Mike, has collapsed during a game. At the hospital, he learns his son's heart is three times its normal size and requires immediate surgery, a procedure they

A mad scientist merges the brains of a Russian taxi driver, a wealthy businessman, and a cat into a single body.