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TV Movie movies

Feature-length productions crafted for the small screen, offering cozy storytelling and diverse themes.

Subgenres include: Family TV Movie, Holiday TV Movie, Romance TV Movie.

Bill Burr: Paper Tiger

1. Bill Burr: Paper Tiger

Comedy TV Movie
8.0

20191h 7min

Director: Mike Binder

Comedian Bill Burr talks male feminists, outrage culture, robot sex, and cultural appropriation in this standup comedy special shot in London.


Sherlock: The Abominable Bride

2. Sherlock: The Abominable Bride

Crime Drama Mystery Thriller TV Movie
8.0

20161h 30min

United Kingdom

Director: Douglas Mackinnon

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves in 1890s London in this holiday special.

Themes

Deception via doubles, Appearance via staged identity, Secrecy via conspiratorial group, Memory manipulation mind palace, Power via hidden network, Murder via bride persona

Available on

Amazon Video
PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel
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GOING CLEAR intimately profiles eight former members of the Church of Scientology, shining a light on how they attract true believers and the things they do in the name of religion.

Themes

Abuse of power, Cult dynamics, Coercive leadership, Indoctrination pressure, Surveillance and harassment, Recruitment manipulation

Available on

Amazon Video
HBO Max
HBO Max Amazon Channel
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Uncle Frank

4. Uncle Frank

Drama TV Movie Family Drama Family TV Movie
7.3

20201h 35min

United States

Director: Alan Ball

In 1973, when Frank Bledsoe and his 18-year-old niece Beth take a road trip from Manhattan to Creekville, South Carolina for the family patriarch's funeral, they're unexpectedly joined by Frank's lover Walid.

Themes

Road trip dynamics, Family pressure, Homophobia dynamics, Alcoholism coping, Grief memory, Gay muslim stigma

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie

5. Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie

Comedy Crime Mystery TV Movie Dark Comedy
6.7

20231h 37min

United States

Director: Randall Zisk

Monk steps out of retirement as his stepdaughter's wedding turns tragic when her fiancé dies in a bungee jumping accident.

Themes

Obsession and control, Risk and consequence, Loyalty and trust, Deception and coverups, Professional renewal, Wealth and accountability

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Ray Donovan: The Movie

6. Ray Donovan: The Movie

Crime Drama TV Movie Organized Crime Family Drama
6.8

20221h 40min

United States

Director: David Hollander

A showdown decades in the making brings the Donovan family legacy full circle. As the events that made Ray who he is today finally come to light, the Donovans find themselves drawn back to Boston to face the past. Each of them struggles to overcome their violent upbringing, but destiny dies hard, and only their fierce love for each other keeps them in the fight.

Themes

Loyalties under strain, Cycles of violence, Protective bonds tested, Family legacy burden, Facing past harms, Harsh upbringing shadow

Available on

Amazon Video
Fandango At Home
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Scoop

7. Scoop

Drama TV Movie Historical Drama True-Story TV Movie
6.5

20241h 43min

United Kingdom

Director: Philip Martin

Inspired by real events, this fictional dramatization gives an insider account of how the women of Newsnight secured Prince Andrew's infamous interview.

Themes

Based on true story, Royal family image, Scandal and audience reaction, Journalism accountability, Social issues scrutiny, Biographical drama

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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An Inspector Calls

8. An Inspector Calls

Drama Crime Thriller Mystery TV Movie
7.6

20151h 28min

United Kingdom

Director: Aisling Walsh

Northern England, 1912. The dinner of a wealthy family is interrupted by Inspector Goole, who only announces that a young woman has committed suicide. Then, he simply asks everyone present, one by one, if they knew her.

Themes

Class inequality, Economic precarity, Social responsibility, Gender roles, Deception by authority, Collective guilt

Available on

Britbox Apple TV Channel
Kanopy
BritBox
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Psych: The Movie

9. Psych: The Movie

Comedy Crime Mystery TV Movie Buddy Comedy
7.3

20171h 28min

United States

Director: Steve Franks

The ambitious friends come together during the holidays after a mystery assailant targets one of their own. A comedic thrill-ride follows, as the wild and unpredictable Psych team pursues the bad guys, justice … and, of course, food!

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Pursuit and investigation, Friendship and career tension, Trust vs independence, Danger from organized threats, Protection of allies, Public scrutiny and ambition

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Peacock Premium
Peacock Premium Plus
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Brexit: The Uncivil War

10. Brexit: The Uncivil War

History TV Movie Drama Political History Political Drama
7.0

20191h 33min

United Kingdom

Director: Toby Haynes

Political strategist Dominic Cummings leads a popular but controversial campaign to convince British voters to leave the European Union from 2015 up until the present day.

Themes

Donor influence, Loss of control, Data driven campaigning, Undecided voter hinge, Digital targeting ethics, Political polarization

Available on

blue TV
Canal VOD
Sky Store
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