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Psychological Drama movies

Drama where an unstable mental state drives the plot: paranoia, delusions, hallucinations, identity breakdown, or psychological collapse.

Overview

A teenage girl living with schizophrenia begins to suspect her neighbor has kidnapped a child. Her parents try desperately to help her live a normal life, without exposing their own tragic secrets, and the only person who believes her is Caleb – a boy she isn’t even sure exists.

Themes

"movie: fear of rain. genres: thriller, Horror, Drama, Thriller, Horror, Drama main themes: kidnapping, Neighbor, Fear, Kidnapping, Neighbor, Fear full keywords list: kidnapping, Neighbor, Fear, Mental illness, Hearing voices. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of mental illness and the struggle for reality amidst delusion. it highlights the importance of belief and connection in overcoming personal demons and the impact of grief on mental health."

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Overview

A mind-bending love story following Greg who, after recently being divorced and then fired, meets the mysterious Isabel, a woman living on the streets and convinced that the polluted, broken world around them is just a computer simulation. Doubtful at first, Greg eventually discovers there may be some truth to Isabel’s wild conspiracy.

Themes

"movie: bliss. genres: science fiction, Romance, Drama, Science fiction, Romance, Drama main themes: necklace, Simulation, Roller-skating, Necklace, Simulation, Roller-skating full keywords list: necklace, Simulation, Roller-skating, Film in film, High school graduation, Falling in love, Divorce, Anger, Fired from the job, Observatory, Divorced man, Carefree, Daydreaming, Philosophical, Office job, Father daughter relationship, Brother sister relationship, Homeless woman, Bar, Pretentious. concept analysis: the film explores the nature of reality and the impact of technology on human perception, Questioning what is truly real. it delves into themes of isolation, Love, And the struggle between illusion and truth."

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The Father

3. The Father

Drama Psychological Drama
8.2
20201h 37min

Overview

A man refuses all assistance from his daughter as he ages and, as he tries to make sense of his changing circumstances, he begins to doubt his loved ones, his own mind and even the fabric of his reality.

Themes

Aging and dependence, Caregiving burden, Memory loss and confusion, Reality perception erosion, Home-hospital liminality, Caregiver-patient role tension

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Amazon Video
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Promising Young Woman

4. Promising Young Woman

Thriller Crime Drama Revenge Thriller Psychological Drama
7.5
20201h 53min

Overview

A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Gendered power dynamics, Trauma and survival, Institutional indifference, Revenge as response, Bystander complicity

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Amazon Video
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The Midnight Sky

5. The Midnight Sky

Science Fiction Drama Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Psychological Drama
5.7
20201h 58min

Overview

A lone scientist in the Arctic races to contact a crew of astronauts returning home to a mysterious global catastrophe.

Themes

"movie: the midnight sky. genres: science fiction, Drama, Science fiction, Drama main themes: based on novel or book, Post-apocalyptic future, Nuclear radiation, Based on novel or book, Post-apocalyptic future, Nuclear radiation full keywords list: based on novel or book, Post-apocalyptic future, Nuclear radiation, Space travel, Arctic polar circle region, End of the world, Cancer, Astronaut, Space exploration, Space adventure, Spacewalk, 2040s, Space walk. concept analysis: the film explores themes of isolation and the human desire for connection amidst catastrophic circumstances. it delves into the complexities of familial relationships and the quest for redemption in the face of impending doom."

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Overview

Chloe, a teenager who is confined to a wheelchair, is homeschooled by her mother, Diane. Chloe soon becomes suspicious of her mother and begins to suspect that she may be harboring a dark secret.

Themes

Disability and resilience, Isolation and containment, Caregiver deception, Protective manipulation, Hidden past trauma

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Hulu
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Cadaver

7. Cadaver

Drama Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Survival Thriller
5.2
20201h 26min

Overview

In the aftermath of a nuclear disaster, a starving family find hope in a charismatic hotel owner. Lured by the prospect of a free dinner, they discover that the evening's entertainment blurs the lines between performance and reality. Will they wind up the spectators or the spectacle?

Themes

"movie: cadaver. genres: drama, Horror, Thriller, Drama, Horror, Thriller main themes: hotel, Mask, Post-apocalyptic future, Hotel, Mask, Post-apocalyptic future full keywords list: hotel, Mask, Post-apocalyptic future, Mother daughter relationship. concept analysis: the film explores the depths of human desperation and the lengths one will go to for survival in a world stripped of hope. it serves as a commentary on the moral decay that can arise in extreme circumstances, Questioning the boundaries of humanity when faced with dire choices."

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Netflix
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Rebecca

8. Rebecca

Romance Drama Mystery Thriller Dark Romance
6.0
20202h 3min

Overview

After a whirlwind romance with a wealthy widower, a naïve bride moves to his family estate but can't escape the haunting shadow of his late wife.

Themes

Class differences, Gothic romance, British nobility, Housekeeper dynamics, Newlywed tension

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Netflix
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The Devil All the Time

9. The Devil All the Time

Crime Drama Thriller Serial Killer Crime Psychological Drama
7.1
20202h 18min

Overview

In Knockemstiff, Ohio and its neighboring backwoods, sinister characters converge around young Arvin Russell as he fights the evil forces that threaten him and his family.

Themes

Violence and consequence, Grooming and manipulation, War trauma and faith, Institutional corruption and power, Protective instincts under pressure

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Netflix
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Archive

10. Archive

Science Fiction Drama Fantasy Thriller AI Sci-Fi
6.4
20201h 49min

Overview

2038: George Almore is working on a true human-equivalent AI, and his latest prototype is almost ready. This sensitive phase is also the riskiest as he has a goal that must be hidden at all costs—being reunited with his dead wife.

Themes

Loss and resilience, Isolation and longing, Memory ownership, Boundaries of humanity, Ethics of artificial consciousness, Creation vs control, Jealousy and agency

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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