Movies released in 1979

Hurricane

45/100

The desperate love affair between a young Samoan chief and an American painter, against the will of her father. Amid this man-made tension comes a hurricane so devastating, the lives of the lovers and the entire island are imperiled.

John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together

80/100

In this beloved holiday classic, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the Muppets join the singer for a heart-warming Christmas celebration, with traditional carols as well as lesser-known holiday songs.

The Corn Is Green

70/100

A strong-willed teacher, determined to educate the poor and illiterate youth of an impoverished Welsh village, discovers one student whom she believes to have the seeds of genius in him.

The Capture of Bigfoot

26/100

A series of killings occur, with no suspects, the locals soon decide that Bigfoot is responsible.

Boulevard Nights

67/100

Kid brother Chuco (Danny De La Paz) is a sullen low-rider still caught up in the life. Despite their differences, their family bond is strong. But that bond is violently tested when rivals ... See full summary »

Rich Kids

64/100

Two 12-year-olds, the products of Upper West Side broken homes, struggle to make sense of their parents lives and their own adolescent feelings.

El chanfle

67/100

The life of an untalented, but extremely kind waterboy who works for a Mexican soccer team, and how his life unexpectedly changed, when his wife fell pregnant.

The Return of Superman

40/100

Born out of a Christmas ornaments-filled heaven, Turkish Superman fights the mob in order to save the day!

Los bingueros

53/100

Fernando Esteso, Andres Pajares and Antonio Ozores... funny, sexy and great movie!!!

Riesutu duona

87/100

Lithuania, 1977. Memories of childhood, adolescence, and first love in a small provincial town, shown through complexity of human relations at this periodical film.

Seven

61/100

Hawaii has fallen under the control of a ruthless cartel of seven gangsters. The FBI acquires the services of an ex-agent turned assassin Drew Savano (William Smith) who in turn assemble a team of seven hitmen to stop them.

Star Odyssey

25/100

Earth is attacked by an intergalactic villain and his army of robotic androids.

Gas Pump Girls

47/100

June and her friends take over a service station formerly run by her uncle. They perform every trick in the book to attract the customers.

Koeputkiaikuinen ja Simon enkelit

53/100

The Medic

55/100

The story is set in June 1983. Famous surgeon Jean-Marie Desprée was left by his wife 1 month ago and now he works in a modern movable hospital, where the 3rd world war is taking place.

Wer geht denn noch zur Uni?

60/100

An American group of exchange students come to Paris to study the language and culture for a year. The film depicts the various interactions between the students and the instructors, ... See full summary »

Regen in den Bergen

74/100

A scholar, tasked to copy a sutra, meets with a mysterious old lady and her daughter in the mountains.

Mr. Mike's Mondo Video

50/100

Mike O'Donoghue's parody of "Mondo Cane" showcases curious performers, strange musicians, celebrity mutations and unusual short films, including Thomas Alva Edison's "Elephant Electrocution".

El diputado

69/100

Sex and politics collide in this tale of forbidden love, blackmail and murder. Set up by the secret police to compromise a prominent politician...

Murder by Natural Causes

79/100

Allison, the unfaithful wife of a famous mentalist with a heart problem, wants her lover to try to kill her husband by scaring him to death, but the whole thing goes downhill.

Ninja Checkmate

69/100

Supposedly dead, embittered former official, The Ghost Face Killer has returned and seeking revenge on those martial arts masters than once opposed him - his name is infamous and his Five ... See full summary »

Lady Oscar

61/100

The story of Lady Oscar, a female military commander who served during the time of the French Revolution.

The Miracle Worker

73/100

Devoted teacher Anne Sullivan leads deaf and blind Helen Keller into the light of learnedness.

Junoon

76/100

Set during the 1857 War of Independence, an obsessed Indian Nawab desires to wed a young Anglo-Indian woman, but the girl's obstinate mother stands between them.

The Castaways on Gilligan's Island

53/100

The Castaways finally get permanently rescued and they turn their island home into an exclusive resort.