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Relationship Drama movies

A bond under stress (partners, friends, exes), driven by trust, betrayal, negotiation, and emotional cost.

The Last Letter from Your Lover

1. The Last Letter from Your Lover

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
6.7
20211h 50min

Overview

A young journalist in London becomes obsessed with a series of letters she discovers that recounts an intense star-crossed love affair from the 1960s.

Themes

Nonlinear timeline, Love letter as catalyst, Car accident, Memory loss as barrier, Female journalist, Reputation vs autonomy

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Overview

A truffle hunter who lives alone in the Oregon wilderness must visit Portland to find the mysterious person who stole his beloved foraging pig.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Isolation and self-reliance, Grief and attachment, Exploitation of wealth, Memory through meals, Luxury vs necessity

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Netflix
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Titane

3. Titane

Drama Thriller Horror Psychological Horror Mind Game Thriller
6.5
20211h 48min

Overview

A woman with a metal plate in her head from a childhood car accident embarks on a bizarre journey, bringing her into contact with a firefighter who's reunited with his missing son after 10 years.

Themes

Car crash trauma, Firefighter pressure, Objectum sexuality gaze, Missing son anxiety, Disguise through impersonation, Body horror sexuality

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Kanopy
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In the Heights

4. In the Heights

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Feel-Good Romance
7.2
20212h 23min

Overview

The story of Usnavi, a bodega owner who has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic or staying in Washington Heights.

Themes

Undocumented immigrant reality, Gentrification pressures, Lottery riches, Beauty salon culture, Neighborhood resilience, Graffiti presence, Bodega economy

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Finding You

5. Finding You

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
6.4
20211h 59min

Overview

Finley, a talented aspiring violinist, meets Beckett, a famous young movie star, on the way to her college semester abroad program in a small coastal village in Ireland. An unexpected romance emerges as the heartthrob Beckett leads the uptight Finley on an adventurous reawakening, and she emboldens him to take charge of his future, until the pressures of his stardom get in the way.

Themes

Mentorship under pressure, Media manipulation, Romance under scrutiny, Fame pressure dynamics, Artistry vs responsibility, Caregiving amid crisis

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Breaking News in Yuba County

6. Breaking News in Yuba County

Comedy Drama Crime Dark Comedy Relationship Drama
5.8
20211h 36min

Overview

An overlooked pencil-pusher catches her husband in bed with another woman, the shock of which causes him to die of a heart attack. So she buries his body and takes advantage of the growing celebrity status that comes from having a missing husband. But she quickly finds herself in over her head, dodging cops and criminals, all while trying to keep the truth from her sister, a local news anchor who’s desperate for a story.

Themes

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

7. Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Animation Drama Romance Anime Relationship Drama
7.6
20201h 38min

Overview

With dreams of diving abroad, Tsuneo gets a job assisting Josee, an artist whose imagination takes her far beyond her wheelchair. But when the tide turns against them, they push each other to places they never thought possible, and inspire a love fit for a storybook.

Themes

Romance under constraint, Dreams vs reality, Growth through adversity, Disability and independence, Caregiving responsibility, Art as identity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Crunchyroll
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Fatale

8. Fatale

Drama Thriller Erotic Thriller Relationship Drama
5.5
20201h 42min

Overview

After a wild one-night stand, successful sports agent Derrick Tyler watches his perfect life slowly disappear when he discovers the sexy and mysterious woman he risked everything for is determined police detective Valerie Quinlan who entangles him in her latest investigation. As he desperately tries to put the pieces together, he falls deeper into her trap, risking his family, his career, and even his life.

Themes

"movie: fatale. genres: drama, Thriller, Drama, Thriller main themes: california, Husband wife relationship, Married couple, California, Husband wife relationship, Married couple full keywords list: california, Husband wife relationship, Married couple, Investigation, One-night stand, Ex husband, Murder, Betrayal, Best friend, Las vegas, Home invasion, Cat and mouse, Female detective, Cousin relationship, Business partner, Married man, Deadly game, Lies, Manipulative woman, Marital strife, Black cinema, Business owner, Contentious relationship. concept analysis: the film explores the destructive nature of infidelity and the consequences of betrayal, Illustrating how personal choices can lead to tragic outcomes. it also delves into themes of manipulation and the lengths one will go to reclaim lost power and control."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Let Them All Talk

9. Let Them All Talk

Comedy Drama Ensemble Comedy Relationship Drama
6.1
20201h 53min

Overview

A celebrated author takes a journey with some old friends to have some fun and heal old wounds. Her nephew comes along to wrangle the ladies and finds himself involved with a young literary agent.

Themes

Ambition vs ethics, Public life vs private life, Creative legacy vs profit, Rebuilding fragile friendships, Tension over personal material, Ownership of stories

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Black Bear

10. Black Bear

Drama Thriller Relationship Drama Mind Game Thriller
6.5
20201h 46min

Overview

At a remote lake house in the Adirondack Mountains, a couple entertains an out-of-town guest looking for inspiration in her filmmaking. The group quickly falls into a calculated game of desire, manipulation, and jealousy, unaware of how dangerously intertwined their lives will soon become.

Themes

Deception in relationships, Group dynamics under stress, Power dynamics in intimacy, Jealousy and manipulation, Fame and artistic pressure, Performance vs reality

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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