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Kinsey

1011. Kinsey

Drama Historical Drama
7.1

20041h 58min

Germany, United Kingdom

Director: Bill Condon

Kinsey is a portrait of researcher Alfred Kinsey, driven to uncover the most private secrets of a nation. What begins for Kinsey as a scientific endeavor soon takes on an intensely personal relevance, ultimately becoming an unexpected journey into the mystery of human behavior.

Themes

Funding and research independence, Scientific inquiry vs social norms, Moral panic and censorship, Public sex education debate, Personal life vs professional duty, Taboos and acceptance dynamics

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The Sea Inside

1012. The Sea Inside

Drama Tragic Drama
8.0

20042h 6min

Spain, France

Director: Alejandro Amenábar

Ramón Sampedro is a ship mechanic and part-time poet left a quadriplegic following a diving accident. Ramón fought for 30 years for the legal right to end his own life. He develops close relationships with his long-term lawyer Julia and his friend Rosa, who tries to convince him that his life is worth living. Despite his situation, Ramón manages to inspire those around him to live life to the fullest.

Themes

Dignity in disability, Family vs autonomy, Right to die, Advocacy and law, Romance and support, Memoir as testimony

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Being Julia

1013. Being Julia

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Entertainment Industry Drama
7.0

20041h 44min

Canada, United Kingdom

Director: István Szabó

Julia Lambert is a true diva: beautiful, talented, weathly and famous. She has it all - including a devoted husband who has mastermined her brilliant career - but after years of shining in the spotlight she begins to suffer from a severe case of boredom and longs for something new and exciting to put the twinkle back in her eye. Julia finds exactly what she's looking for in a handsome young American fan, but it isn't long before the novelty fling adds a few more sparks than she was hoping for. Fortuately for her, this surprise twist in the plot will thrust her back into the greatest role of her life.

Themes

Creative reinvention, Mentorship and influence, Aging ambition vs fame, Illusion and performance, Power in relationships, Desire and risk

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Summer Storm

1014. Summer Storm

Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama Buddy Comedy
7.2

20041h 38min

Germany

Director: Marco Kreuzpaintner

Tobi and Achim, the pride of the local crew club, have been the best of friends for years and are convinced that nothing will ever stand in the way of their friendship. They look forward to the upcoming summer camp and the crew competition. Then the gay team from Berlin arrives and Tobi is totally confused. The evening before the races begin, the storm that breaks out is more than meteorological.

Themes

Competition vs pride, Identity and acceptance, Peer group dynamics, Lgbt representation under pressure, Unspoken loyalty vs honesty, Camp community tensions

Available on

Fandango At Home
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A Love Song for Bobby Long

1015. A Love Song for Bobby Long

Drama Family Drama
7.1

20041h 59min

United States

Director: Shainee Gabel

A headstrong young woman returns to New Orleans after the death of her estranged mother.

Themes

Caregiving under strain, Memory shaping identity, Unconventional family dynamics, Substance dependence and codependency, Education as aspiration, Inheritance and belonging

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The Roku Channel
Tubi TV
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Vanity Fair

1016. Vanity Fair

Drama Romance Historical Drama Passionate Romance
6.2

20042h 21min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Mira Nair

In early 19th century England, orphaned Becky Sharp defies her poverty-stricken background and ascends the social ladder alongside her best friend.

Themes

Class mobility constraints, Marriage market manipulation, Social climbing pressures, Wealth and inheritance, Female agency constrained, Patronage and exploitation

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Amazon Video
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Happily Ever After

1017. Happily Ever After

Drama Comedy Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
6.4

20041h 40min

France

Director: Yvan Attal

Is love compatible with coupledom? And what of freedom and fidelity? These are some of the questions facing two married men.

Themes

Midlife crisis, Fidelity vs freedom, Marriage dynamics, Deception in intimacy, Communication strain, Romance vs obligation

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Mean Creek

1018. Mean Creek

Crime Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.1

20041h 30min

United States

Director: Jacob Aaron Estes

Teenagers living in small-town Oregon take a boat trip for a birthday celebration. When they get an idea to play a mean trick on the town bully, it suddenly goes too far. Soon they're forced to deal with the unexpected consequences of their actions.

Themes

Birthday pressure toward belonging, Prank as group deception, Lake setting instability, Video diary accountability, Bully presence shaping group dynamics, Loneliness and social danger

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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We Don't Live Here Anymore

1019. We Don't Live Here Anymore

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
6.3

20041h 41min

United States, Canada

Director: John Curran

Married couple Jack and Terry Linden are experiencing a difficult period in their relationship. When Jack decides to step outside the marriage, he becomes involved with Edith, who happens to be the wife of his best friend and colleague, Hank Evans. Learning of their partners' infidelity, Terry and Hank engage in their own extramarital affair together. Now, both marriages and friendships are on the brink of collapse.

Themes

Deception and secrecy, Forbidden love within marriage, Extramarital affairs, Friendship tested by affairs, Infidelity and loyalty, Marital strain under pressure

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Story of the Weeping Camel

1020. The Story of the Weeping Camel

Documentary Drama Nature & Wildlife Documentary Family Drama
7.4

20041h 31min

Mongolia, Germany

Director: Byambasuren Davaa

When a Mongolian nomadic family's newest camel colt is rejected by its mother, a musician is needed for a ritual to change her mind.

Themes

Music as social glue, Communal care through ritual, Maternal bond fragility, Enduring ritual tradition, Nomadic family resilience, Nature's challenges

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Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Amazon Video
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