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Movies with intimate vibe

291. How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Animation Family Adventure Family Animation Adventure Epic
7.4
20191h 44minUnited States
Director: Dean DeBlois

Overview

As Hiccup fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, Toothless’ discovery of an untamed, elusive mate draws the Night Fury away. When danger mounts at home and Hiccup’s reign as village chief is tested, both dragon and rider must make impossible decisions to save their kind.

Themes

Migration and belonging, Exploitation of wildlife, Coexistence under pressure, Guardianship and leadership, Trust across species, Secrecy versus openness

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292. Giant Little Ones

Giant Little Ones
Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.2
20191h 33minCanada, United States
Director: Keith Behrman

Overview

Two popular teen boys, best friends since childhood, discover their lives, families, and girlfriends dramatically upended after an unexpected incident occurs on the night of a 17th birthday party.

Themes

Coming of age tensions, Homophobia stigma, Sexuality pressure, Bullying exclusion, Best friend conflict, Divorced parents tensions

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Amazon Video
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293. Stan & Ollie

Stan & Ollie
Comedy Drama Ensemble Comedy Entertainment Industry Drama
7.2
20181h 38minCanada, United Kingdom
Director: Jon S. Baird

Overview

With their golden era long behind them, comedy duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy embark on a variety hall tour of Britain and Ireland. Despite the pressures of a hectic schedule, and with the support of their wives Lucille and Ida – a formidable double act in their own right – the pair's love of performing, as well as for each other, endures as they secure their place in the hearts of their adoring public

Themes

Double act loyalty erosion, Spousal influence on work, Music hall resilience under demand, Creative collaboration under constraints, Contract pressure on partnership, Aging career pressures

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294. Welcome to Marwen

Welcome to Marwen
Drama Comedy Psychological Drama
6.2
20181h 56minCanada, Japan
Director: Robert Zemeckis

Overview

When a devastating attack shatters Mark Hogancamp and wipes away all memories, no one expected recovery. Putting together pieces from his old and new life, Mark meticulously creates a wondrous town named Marwen where he can heal and be heroic. As he builds an astonishing art installation — a testament to the most powerful women he knows — through his fantasy world, he draws strength to triumph in the real one.

Themes

Memory loss and recovery, Fantasy as coping mechanism, Art-based healing, Delusions and mental illness, Art installation as therapy, Resilience after trauma

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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295. Dumplin'

Dumplin'
Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama Awkward Comedy
6.5
20181h 50minUnited States
Director: Anne Fletcher

Overview

To prove a point about measuring up and fitting in, Texas teen Willowdean “Dumplin’” Dickson enters a local pageant run by her ex-beauty queen mom.

Themes

Parent-child tension, Body image pressure, Friendship resilience, Small-town norms, Protest through performance, Fat acceptance movement

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296. If Beale Street Could Talk

If Beale Street Could Talk
Romance Drama Bittersweet Romance Legal Drama
7.1
20182hUnited States
Director: Barry Jenkins

Overview

After her fiance is falsely imprisoned, a pregnant African-American woman sets out to clear his name and prove his innocence.

Themes

False accusation, Housing discrimination, Romantic resilience, Family solidarity, Stigma of illegitimacy, Police bias

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Google Play Movies
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297. Then Came You

Then Came You
Comedy Drama Buddy Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
6.9
20181h 37minUnited States
Director: Peter Hutchings

Overview

An American hypochondriac who is working as a baggage handler is forced to confront his fears when a British teenager with a terminal illness enlists him to help her carry out her eccentric bucket list.

Themes

Caregiving under pressure, Coming of age, Grief and resilience, Fear of mortality, Deception for connection, Bonding under hardship

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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298. Ben Is Back

Ben Is Back
Drama Family Drama
6.7
20181h 43minUnited States
Director: Peter Hedges

Overview

19-year-old Ben Burns unexpectedly returns home to his family's suburban home on Christmas Eve morning. Ben's mother, Holly, is relieved and welcoming but wary of her son staying clean. Over a turbulent 24 hours, new truths are revealed, and a mother's undying love for her son is tested as she does everything in her power to keep him safe.

Themes

Protective parenting under threat, Blame and accountability in families, Faith and care in crisis, Addiction and family duty, Relapse risk and consequences, Community support versus stigma

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299. I Am Jonas

I Am Jonas
Drama Romance TV Movie Coming-of-Age Drama Dark Romance
7.0
20181h 22minFrance
Director: Christophe Charrier

Overview

When Jonas was 14 he met the charismatic but mysterious Nathan. In addition to guiding him in grappling with his sexuality, Jonas soon confronts something dark and even dangerous about his new friend. Now an attractive, sexually assured adult, memories from this time still haunt Jonas.

Themes

Homophobia stigma, Gay youth experience, Sexual identity pressure, Gameboy memory bond, Coming of age secrecy, Memory haunting loss

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Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Amazon Prime Video
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300. Green Book

Green Book
Drama Comedy History Historical Drama Buddy Comedy
8.2
20182h 10minUnited States
Director: Peter Farrelly

Overview

Tony Lip, a bouncer in 1962, is hired to drive pianist Don Shirley on a tour through the Deep South in the days when African Americans, forced to find alternate accommodations and services due to segregation laws below the Mason-Dixon Line, relied on a guide called The Negro Motorist Green Book.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Racial discrimination in hospitality, Meritocracy vs prejudice, Protective duty vs independence, Dignity under pressure, Reconciliation after conflict

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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