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Movies with intimate vibe

The Forge

1. The Forge

Drama Family Coming-of-Age Drama
6.8
20242h 3min

Overview

19 year old Isaiah Wright lives for basketball and video games. A year out of high school, he has no job, no plans, and no idea how to be a man. At odds with his single mother Cynthia, Isaiah is given an ultimatum – to step up or move out. Feeling the pull from his friends and the push from his mom, Isaiah is hired by Moore Fitness, unaware of how the owner will personally impact his life. With the prayers of his mother and unexpected guidance from his new mentor, Isaiah is forced to deal with his past, sacrifice his selfishness and discover how God might have a greater purpose for his life.

Themes

Family obligation, Parental expectations, Mentorship dynamics, Faith under pressure, Work ethic and duty, Self-discovery through hardship

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It Ends with Us

2. It Ends with Us

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
6.3
20242h 11min

Overview

When a woman's first love suddenly reenters her life, her relationship with a charming, but abusive neurosurgeon is upended, and she realizes she must learn to rely on her own strength to make an impossible choice for her future.

Themes

Intergenerational trauma, Love triangle dynamics, Trauma shaping relationships, Domestic violence impact, Cycles of abuse, Resilience through independence

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Netflix
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Sing Sing

3. Sing Sing

Drama Entertainment Industry Drama
7.6
20241h 47min

Overview

Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art.

Themes

Identity through performance, Mentorship and leadership, Art as transformation, Resilience through group work, Confinement and rehabilitation, Rivalry and collaboration

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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A Family Affair

4. A Family Affair

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Workplace Comedy
5.4
20241h 54min

Overview

The only thing worse than being the assistant to a high-maintenance movie star who doesn't take you seriously? Finding out he's smitten with your mom.

Themes

Age-gap romance, Professional boundaries, Celebrity image vs private life, Family loyalty vs romance, Power dynamics in celebrity life, Impulsive relationship endings

Available on

Netflix
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Am I OK?

5. Am I OK?

Comedy Romance Drama Bittersweet Romance Relationship Drama
6.1
20241h 26min

Overview

Lucy and Jane have been best friends for most of their lives and think they know everything there is to know about each other. But when Jane announces she's moving to London, Lucy reveals a long-held secret. As Jane tries to help Lucy, their friendship is thrown into chaos.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Self-discovery through relationships, Romantic self-discovery, Coming out journey, Identity within friendship, Change and relocation

Available on

HBO Max
HBO Max Amazon Channel
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The Idea of You

6. The Idea of You

Romance Drama Comedy Passionate Romance Entertainment Industry Drama
6.3
20241h 56min

Overview

40-year-old single mom Solène begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet. As they begin a whirlwind romance, it isn't long before Hayes' superstar status poses unavoidable challenges to their relationship, and Solène soon discovers that life in the glare of his spotlight might be more than she bargained for.

Themes

Media scrutiny, Age gap romance, Online abuse, Privacy vs visibility, Celebrity status pressures, Family dynamics under glare

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Challengers

7. Challengers

Drama Romance Professional Drama Passionate Romance
7.0
20242h 12min

Overview

Tennis player turned coach Tashi has taken her husband, Art, and transformed him into a world-famous Major champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she signs him up for a "Challenger" event — close to the lowest level of pro tournament — where he finds himself standing across the net from his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend.

Themes

Trust and deception, Power dynamics in romance, Ambition under pressure, Interracial marriage tension, Careers vs relationships, Loyalty in competition

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Back to Black

8. Back to Black

Music History Drama Music Biopic Historical Drama
6.3
20242h 2min

Overview

The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.

Themes

Substance abuse cycles, Biography under pressure, Addiction shaping artistry, Mental illness and ambition, Alcoholism and fame, Public scrutiny and vulnerability

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies

9. How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies

Drama Family Drama
7.9
20242h 6min

Overview

M, a university dropout low on money and luck, volunteers to take care of his terminally ill grandmother, in the hope of pocketing an inheritance.

Themes

Deception and trust, Intergenerational tension, Family conflict over estate, Caregiving versus inheritance, Illness shaping family dynamics, Economic manipulation among relatives

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Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Tearsmith

10. The Tearsmith

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Family Drama
5.2
20241h 46min

Overview

Adopted together after a tough childhood in an orphanage, Nica and Rigel realize that unexpected but irresistible feelings pull them together.

Themes

Abuse of authority, Forbidden romance, Adoption and belonging, Childhood trauma, Power dynamics in institutions, Trust and testimony

Available on

Netflix
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