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Movies with intimate vibe

The Best Man's Wedding

1161. The Best Man's Wedding

Comedy Drama Buddy Comedy Relationship Drama
6.8

20001h 28min

Sweden

Director: Josef Fares

Roro, a foreign worker in Swedish parks, loves his girlfriend but is about to marry another girl to prevent her from being sent back to Lebanon. Meanwhile, Roro's best friend, Måns, has serious problems getting an erection.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Friendship under strain, Public image vs private life, Loyalty vs independence, Social judgment and belonging, Past relationships and risk

Available on

Disney Plus
Apple TV
Viaplay
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Finding Forrester

1162. Finding Forrester

Drama History Coming-of-Age Drama
7.3

20002h 16min

United States

Director: Gus Van Sant

Gus Van Sant tells the story of a young African American man named Jamal who confronts his talents while living on the streets of the Bronx. He accidentally runs into an old writer named Forrester who discovers his passion for writing. With help from his new mentor Jamal receives a scholarship to a private school.

Themes

Trauma and memory, Plagiarism and integrity, Class and opportunity, Mentorship and growth, Friendship and isolation, Education and identity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Ask Me If I'm Happy

1163. Ask Me If I'm Happy

Comedy Buddy Comedy
7.1

20001h 40min

Italy

Director: Giacomo Poretti

Aspiring thespians Aldo, Giovanni and Giacomo work dead-end jobs while nurturing their dream production of Cyrano de Bergerac, until love for the same woman tears their friendship apart. Three years later, Giovanni and Giacomo reunite after learning that Aldo is dying.

Themes

Loyalty under strain, Ambition vs friendship, Dead-end work reality, Creative pursuit under pressure, Love competition within friends, Reunion after fracture

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Mediaset Infinity
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The Family Man

1164. The Family Man

Comedy Drama Romance Fantasy Romantic Comedy
6.8

20002h 5min

United States

Director: Brett Ratner

Jack's lavish, fast-paced lifestyle changes one Christmas night when he stumbles into a grocery store holdup and disarms the gunman. The next morning he wakes up in bed lying next to Kate, his college sweetheart he left in order to pursue his career, and to the horrifying discovery that his former life no longer exists. As he stumbles through this alternate suburban universe, Jack finds himself at a crossroad where he must choose between his high-power career and the woman he loves.

Themes

Work-life balance tension, Midlife crisis reevaluation, Fantasy realism juxtaposition, Career vs family conflict, Second chances and choices, Family stability vs city life, Holiday meaning under pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Proof of Life

1165. Proof of Life

Thriller Action Drama Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller Relationship Drama
6.3

20002h 15min

United States

Director: Taylor Hackford

When American engineer Peter Bowman is kidnapped while working in South America, his wife Alice enlists special agent Terry Thorne to help free him. However, complications arise when Thorne falls in love with her. Their lives are on the line, their hearts out on a limb.

Themes

Loyalty under threat, Hostage negotiation ethics, Corporate pressure and ransom, Romantic tension under crisis, Risk and leverage dynamics, Deception in negotiation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Italian for Beginners

1166. Italian for Beginners

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Family Drama
7.0

20001h 58min

Denmark

Director: Lone Scherfig

Several lonely hearts in a semi-provincial suburb of a town in Denmark use a beginner's course in Italian as the platform to meet the romance of their lives. The film, which unspools the connections and family drama shared between the students, complies with several aesthetic principles of Dogme 95 movement.

Themes

Language course as bridge, Family ties reframe loyalties, Inheritance as catalyst, Romantic choices constrained, Workplace dynamics test bonds, Social isolation in suburb

Available on

Amazon Video
Hoopla
Fandango At Home
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You Can Count on Me

1167. You Can Count on Me

Drama Family Drama
7.5

20001h 51min

United States

Director: Kenneth Lonergan

A single mother's life is thrown into turmoil after her struggling, rarely-seen younger brother returns to town.

Themes

Boundaries between family and romance, Caregiver pressure and sacrifice, Sibling loyalty under strain, Memory of a father figure, Financial insecurity shaping choices, Redefining family roles

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Code Unknown

1168. Code Unknown

Drama Relationship Drama
7.1

20001h 58min

France, Germany

Director: Michael Haneke

A series of events unfold like a chain reaction, all stemming from a minor event that brings the film's five characters together. Set in Paris, France, Anne is an actress whose boyfriend Georges photographs the war in Kosovo. Georges' brother, Jean, is looking for the entry code to Georges' apartment. These characters' lives interconnect with a Romanian immigrant and a deaf teacher.

Themes

Trauma and memory, Displacement and belonging, Urban precariousness, Deportation and stigma, Silenced voices, Improvised kinship

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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El Bola

1169. El Bola

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.3

20001h 28min

Spain

Director: Achero Mañas

El Bola is a 12-year-old boy raised in a violent and sordid environment. Embarrassed by his family life, he avoids becoming close to classmates. The arrival of a new boy at school changes his attitude towards his classmates and friendship. The heart of the story is the change in El Bola's life, at almost all levels, after befriending this new classmate.

Themes

Abusive father dynamics, Best friend influence, Child abuse legacy, New boy catalyzes change, New boy friendship strength

Available on

Movistar Plus+
FlixOlé
Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total
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The Dish

1170. The Dish

Comedy Drama History Historical Drama Historical Event
7.2

20001h 41min

Australia

Director: Rob Sitch

A group of maverick scientists on a remote Australian sheep farm are the globe's only hope for obtaining the epic images of man's first steps on the moon.

Themes

Deception and accountability, Expertise vs bureaucracy, Local ingenuity under pressure, Local pride vs national expectations, Trust under collaboration, Risk management under crisis

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
blue TV
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