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Movies with intimate vibe

201. Clouds

Clouds
Music Drama Romance Narrative Musical Tragic Drama
7.5
20202h 1minUnited States
Director: Justin Baldoni

Overview

Young musician Zach Sobiech discovers his cancer has spread, leaving him just a few months to live. With limited time, he follows his dream and makes an album, unaware that it will soon be a viral music phenomenon.

Themes

Illness fuels creativity, Time-limited ambition, Public attention and pressure, Friendship through collaboration, Hope amid hardship, Mortality and legacy

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202. On the Rocks

On the Rocks
Drama Comedy Romance Bittersweet Romance Relationship Drama
6.4
20201h 36minUnited States
Director: Sofia Coppola

Overview

Faced with sudden doubts about her marriage, a young New York mother teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father to tail her husband.

Themes

Surveillance and privacy, Parental interference in romance, Work-life balance in marriage, Gender roles and fidelity myths, Marital suspicion and trust, Appearance vs reality in relationships

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Apple TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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203. Rifkin’s Festival

Rifkin’s Festival
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.1
20201h 32minUnited States, Spain
Director: Woody Allen

Overview

The story of a married American couple who go to the San Sebastian Film Festival. They get caught up in the magic of the festival, the beauty and charm of Spain and the fantasy of movies. She has an affair with a brilliant French movie director, and he falls in love with a beautiful Spanish woman who lives there.

Themes

Deception in relationships, Marital strain and infidelity, Jealousy and artistic rivalry, Cinephilia and festival culture, Pursuit of meaning in cinema, Aging and relevance in art

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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204. The Boys in the Band

The Boys in the Band
Drama Relationship Drama
6.8
20202h 2minUnited States
Director: Joe Mantello

Overview

At a birthday party in 1968 New York, a surprise guest and a drunken game leave seven gay friends reckoning with unspoken feelings and buried truths.

Themes

Concealed sexuality pressure, Monogamy vs desire, Performative party dynamics, Peer judgment and belonging, Closeted identity stress, Aging and self-worth

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Netflix
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205. Joe Bell

Joe Bell
Drama Family Drama
6.2
20201h 33minUnited States, Switzerland
Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green

Overview

The true story of a small town, working class father who embarks on a solo walk across the U.S. to crusade against bullying after his son is tormented in high school for being gay.

Themes

Identity and belonging, Grief and resilience, Public accountability and empathy, Bullying and stigma, Lgbt youth marginalization, Parental duty and distance

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206. Nowhere Special

Nowhere Special
Drama Tragic Drama
7.4
20201h 36minItaly, Romania
Director: Uberto Pasolini

Overview

John, a 35-year-old window cleaner, has dedicated his life to bringing up his 4-year-old son, Michael, after the child's mother left them soon after giving birth. When John is given only a few months left to live, he attempts to find a new, perfect family for Michael, determined to shield him from the terrible reality of the situation.

Themes

Father son relationship, Adoption decisions, Hope under pressure, Window cleaner life, Dying man, Little boy

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207. Unpregnant

Unpregnant
Drama Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama Parody
6.5
20201h 44minUnited States
Director: Rachel Lee Goldenberg

Overview

A 17-year old Missouri teen discovers she has gotten pregnant, a development that threatens to end her dreams of matriculating at an Ivy League college, and the career that could follow.

Themes

Teen pregnancy consequences, Autonomy vs dependence, Family expectations and support, Friendship loyalty conflict, Abortion access and choices, Identity and sexuality exploration

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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208. My Octopus Teacher

My Octopus Teacher
Documentary Nature & Wildlife Documentary
8.1
20201h 25minSouth Africa, United Kingdom
Director: Philippa Ehrlich

Overview

After years of swimming every day in the freezing ocean at the tip of Africa, Craig Foster meets an unlikely teacher: a young octopus who displays remarkable curiosity. Visiting her den and tracking her movements for months on end he eventually wins the animal’s trust and they develop a never-before-seen bond between human and wild animal.

Themes

Human animal bond, Fragility of life, Interdependence with wildlife, Mentorship across species, Long term observation, Trust through patience

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Netflix
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209. All Together Now

All Together Now
Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
6.5
20201h 32minUnited States
Director: Brett Haley

Overview

An optimistic, talented teen clings to a huge secret: she's homeless and living on a school bus. When tragedy strikes, can she learn to accept a helping hand?

Themes

Homelessness and shelter, School bus setting, Domestic violence backdrop, Variety show, Audition pressure, Anonymous donation

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Netflix
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210. Words on Bathroom Walls

Words on Bathroom Walls
Drama Romance Coming-of-Age Drama Passionate Romance
7.2
20201h 51minUnited States
Director: Thor Freudenthal

Overview

Diagnosed with a mental illness halfway through his senior year of high school, a witty, introspective teen struggles to keep it a secret while falling in love with a brilliant classmate who inspires him to open his heart and not be defined by his condition.

Themes

Mental illness and selfhood, Stigma and support, Academic pressure and achievement, Cooking as coping, Mentorship and belonging, Family dynamics and care

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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