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some of Hollywood's biggest stars have
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stepped away from blockbusters to star
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in indie films that push boundaries and
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offer complex roles here are 10
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underrated indie films featuring iconic
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actors delivering Unforgettable
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performances number one half Nelson 2006
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Ryan goling before his rise to
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mainstream Fame Ryan Gosling starred as
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a drug addicted teacher forming a bond
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with a student his raw performance
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earned him an Oscar nomination
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number two Blue Valentine 2010 Michelle
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Williams and Ryan goling this
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emotionally raw drama about a crumbling
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marriage showcases career-defining
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performances by Michelle Williams and
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Ryan Gosling its unflinching portrayal
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of love and heartbreak makes it an indie
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standout number three a ghost story
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2017 Rooney Mara and Casey Affleck this
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haunting meditation on Grief and time
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features deeply introspective
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performances by Casey Affleck and Rooney
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Mara offering Innovative storytelling
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with emotional depth number four Lost in
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Translation 2003 Bill Murray and Scarlet
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Johansson Sophia cop's film features
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Bill Murray and Scarlet Johansson as two
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lonely Souls connecting in Tokyo both
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deliver quietly powerful performances in
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this Indie Masterpiece number five mud
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2012 Matthew mccon before his
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mcconaissance Matthew mccon gave a
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stellar performance as a fugitive
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befriending two boys in this coming of
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age story showing his versatility and
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depth number six the squid and the whale
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2005 Laura Linny and Jeff Daniels this
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semi-autobiographical drama by Noah
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bomach explores the effects of divorce
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with heartfelt performances by Laura
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Linny and Jeff Daniels that make the
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film deeply relatable number seven fruit
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2013 Michael B Jordan Michael B Jordan's
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breakout performance as Oscar Grant in
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this powerful true story captures the
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humanity and struggles of its subject
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with devastating impact number eight The
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2013 shayen Woodley and Miles Teller
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this tender Coming of Age remounts
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features shayen Woodley and Miles Teller
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in understated yet powerful roles
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capturing the rawness of Youth with
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sincerity number nine short-term 12
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2013 Brie lson Brie Larson delivers a
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compassionate and nuanced performance as
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a supervisor in a group home for
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troubled teams this poignant drama
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marked a turning point in her career
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number 10 the lighthouse
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2019 William defo and Robert patson this
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psychological Thriller set in a remote
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lighthous showcases intense
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career-defining performances by Willam
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defo and Robert Patterson making it a
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must-watch Indie gem these indie films
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highlight how actors thrive in
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challenging unconventional roles
