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Movies with lush vibe

The Map That Leads to You

1. The Map That Leads to You

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Coming-of-Age Drama
6.2
20251h 36min

Overview

Heather is a young woman traveling Europe with friends before starting her perfectly planned life. A chance meeting with Jack sparks an unexpected romance that leads to deep emotional discovery. As secrets and life choices test their bond, her path changes forever.

Themes

Memory and longing, Travel as growth, Illness as obstacle, Chance meeting romance, Independence vs commitment, Trust under uncertainty

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Paddington in Peru

2. Paddington in Peru

Family Comedy Adventure Globetrotting Adventure Vacation Family
6.6
20241h 46min

Overview

Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.

Themes

Trust and deception, Belonging and home, Family bonds under duress, Adventure as bond-building, Greed versus loyalty, Heritage and origin

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Wicked

3. Wicked

Drama Romance Fantasy Coming-of-Age Drama Fantasy Romance
7.4
20242h 42min

Overview

In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two's unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Themes

Abuse of power, Female friendship under strain, Institutional manipulation, Prestige vs ethics, Ostracism and belonging, Discrimination against animals

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Blink Twice

4. Blink Twice

Mystery Thriller Whodunit Mind Game Thriller
6.5
20241h 42min

Overview

When tech billionaire Slater King meets cocktail waitress Frida at his fundraising gala, he invites her to join him and his friends on a dream vacation on his private island. But despite the epic setting, beautiful people, ever-flowing champagne, and late-night dance parties, Frida can sense that there’s something sinister hiding beneath the island’s lush façade.

Themes

Abuse of power, Deception and control, Memory erasure, Gendered exploitation, Gaslighting and manipulation, Trauma and repression

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Dune: Part Two

5. Dune: Part Two

Science Fiction Adventure Epic Sci-Fi Adventure Epic
8.4
20242h 47min

Overview

Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

Themes

Desert faction resilience, Sandstorm mythmaking, Desert destiny tension, Giant worm dynamics, Messiah narrative pressure, Vengeance and power

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Master Gardener

6. Master Gardener

Drama Crime Mystery Thriller Organized Crime
6.1
20231h 51min

Overview

Narvel Roth is a meticulous horticulturist who is devoted to tending the grounds of a beautiful estate and pandering to his employer, the wealthy dowager Mrs. Haverhill. When she demands that he take on her wayward and troubled niece, it unlocks dark secrets from a buried violent past.

Themes

Loyalty and betrayal, Secrecy and disclosure, Wealth and control, Deception and power, Confronting a violent past, Boundaries in close relationships

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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The Little Mermaid

7. The Little Mermaid

Adventure Family Fantasy Romance Maritime Adventure
7.2
20232h 15min

Overview

The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. With mermaids forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Forbidden contact with humans, Curiosity vs duty, Bargain with a power figure, Crossing worlds and belonging, Sacrifice and agency

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Avatar: The Way of Water

8. Avatar: The Way of Water

Action Adventure Science Fiction Epic Action Adventure Epic
7.5
20223h 12min

Overview

Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, learn the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.

Themes

Loyalty under threat, Family resilience under invasion, Belonging across clans, Adaptation to sea life, Adopted family dynamics, Grief and leadership burden

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

9. Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

Animation Fantasy Adventure Drama Stop-Motion Animation
7.6
20221h 57min

Overview

A grieving woodcarver tries to carve away his pain by shaping a simple wooden puppet, but when a restless spirit brings the puppet to life in Mussolini’s Italy, the boy’s hunger for freedom collides with a world that demands obedience and a father who demands perfection.

Themes

Public spectacle manipulation, Fascism pressure, Stop motion craft, Wooden dummy control, Greed profit, Fascism coercion

Available on

Netflix
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Moonage Daydream

10. Moonage Daydream

Documentary Music Biographical Documentary Music Biopic
7.6
20222h 15min

Overview

A cinematic odyssey featuring never-before-seen footage exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey.

Themes

Fame pressure, Archive-inspired creativity, Transdisciplinary reinvention, Geographic-cultural dialogue, Visual art as narrative engine, Collaboration dynamics

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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