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Movies with intimate vibe

Shiva Baby

171. Shiva Baby

Comedy Drama Dark Comedy Family Drama
7.1

20211h 18min

United States

Director: Emma Seligman

College student Danielle must cover her tracks when she unexpectedly runs into her sugar daddy at a shiva - with her parents, ex-girlfriend and family friends also in attendance.

Themes

Romance under social scrutiny, Economic dependence, Family expectations under pressure, Betrayal and ambiguity, Sexual boundary testing, Identity under tradition

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The Fallout

172. The Fallout

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.0

20211h 36min

United States

Director: Megan Park

In the wake of a school tragedy, Vada, Mia and Quinton form a unique and dynamic bond as they navigate the never linear, often confusing journey to heal in a world that feels forever changed.

Themes

Therapy as processing mechanism, Peer bonds amidst tragedy, Family reconciliation after loss, Romantic relationships under stress, Trauma and coping under pressure, Generation z trauma experiences

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This documentary offers a deeply intimate look at extraordinary teenager Billie Eilish. Award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler follows her journey on the road, onstage, and at home with her family as the writing and recording of her debut album changes her life.

Themes

Identity through art, Family dynamics under pressure, Creative autonomy vs guidance, Health challenges and resilience, Public scrutiny and privacy, Early career pressures

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Crazy About Her

174. Crazy About Her

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.6

20211h 42min

Spain

Director: Dani de la Orden

After a magical night together, Adri voluntarily turns himself into the psychiatric institution where Carla lives.

Themes

Deception within care, Romance in confinement, Mood swings and illness, Peer evaluation pressure, Stigma of mental health, Destigmatizing mental disorders

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Minari

175. Minari

Drama Family Drama
7.4

20211h 55min

United States

Director: Lee Isaac Chung

A Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Amidst the challenges of this new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they discover the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.

Themes

Grandmother grandson relationship, American dream under pressure, Farmland as livelihood, Mobile home isolation, Intergenerational caregiving challenge, Hatchery labor tension

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Land

176. Land

Drama Tragic Drama
6.7

20211h 29min

United States, Canada

Director: Robin Wright

Edee, in the aftermath of an unfathomable event, finds herself unable to stay connected to the world she once knew and in the face of that uncertainty, retreats to the magnificent, but unforgiving, wilds of the Rockies. After a local hunter brings her back from the brink of death, she must find a way to live again.

Themes

Grief and memory, Isolation and self-reliance, Trust after trauma, Healing through care, Survival in harsh wilderness, Interdependence of strangers

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The World to Come

177. The World to Come

Romance Drama Western Passionate Romance Historical Drama
6.4

20211h 45min

France, Romania

Director: Mona Fastvold

In 1856, two women forge a close connection despite their isolation on the American frontier.

Themes

Jealousy and control, Practical marriage constraint, Isolation amplifies longing, Forbidden affection under scrutiny, Frontier life social pressures, Loss shapes bonds

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To All the Boys: Always and Forever

178. To All the Boys: Always and Forever

Romance Comedy Drama Romantic Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
6.3

20211h 55min

United States

Director: Michael Fimognari

Senior year of high school takes center stage as Lara Jean returns from a family trip to Korea and considers her college plans — with and without Peter.

Themes

Long distance romance, College choice pressure, Family wedding expectations, Cultural identity negotiation, Parental absence and presence, Sibling support dynamics

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Nomadland

179. Nomadland

Drama Tragic Drama
7.3

20211h 48min

United States

Director: Chloé Zhao

A woman in her sixties embarks on a journey through the western United States after losing everything in the Great Recession, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad.

Themes

Economic precarity, Late stage capitalism, Nomad community bonds, Seasonal work insecurity, Van life resilience, Self-sufficiency on the road

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Malcolm & Marie

180. Malcolm & Marie

Drama Romance Entertainment Industry Drama Passionate Romance
6.6

20211h 46min

United States

Director: Sam Levinson

As a filmmaker and his girlfriend return home from his movie premiere, smoldering tensions and painful revelations push them toward a romantic reckoning.

Themes

Authenticity versus performance, Creative ego vs relationships, Criticism and interpretation politics, Jealousy and projection, Validation through acknowledgment, Film as self-expression

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