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Movies with anxious vibe

The Loft

1. The Loft

Thriller Domestic Thriller
6.3
20141h 43min

Overview

For five men, the opportunity to share a penthouse in the city -- in which to carry on extramarital affairs -- is a dream come true, until the dead body of an unknown woman turns up. Realizing that her killer must be one of their group, the men are gripped by paranoia as each one suspects another. Friendships are tested, loyalties are questioned, and marriages crumble while fear and suspicion run rampant.

Themes

Secrecy breeds distrust, Extramarital pressures, Group paranoia under stress, Loyalty tested within a male group, Private spaces fuel temptation, Marriage instability from secrets

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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Laggies

2. Laggies

Comedy Drama Romance Coming-of-Age Drama Romantic Comedy
6.4
20141h 40min

Overview

Overeducated and underemployed, 28 year old Megan is in the throes of a quarterlife crisis. Squarely into adulthood with no career prospects, no particular motivation to think about her future and no one to relate to, Megan is comfortable lagging a few steps behind - while her friends check off milestones and celebrate their new grown-up status. When her high-school sweetheart proposes, Megan panics and- given an unexpected opportunity to escape for a week - hides out in the home of her new friend, 16-year old Annika and Annika's world-weary single dad Craig.

Themes

Deception and secrecy, Quarterlife crisis, Adult responsibility pressures, Romance and commitment anxiety, Parent-child boundaries, Female friendship solidarity

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Burying the Ex

3. Burying the Ex

Comedy Horror Dark Comedy Zombie Horror
5.4
20141h 29min

Overview

Before horror enthusiast Max can break things off with his girlfriend Evelyn she dies in a bus accident. In time, Max meets another woman only to have Evelyn resurface as a zombie ready to resume their relationship.

Themes

Manipulation and power, Control over decisions, Unwanted resurrection, Toxic attachment, Eco zealotry, Consequences of wishes

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Before I Go to Sleep

4. Before I Go to Sleep

Thriller Mystery Mind Game Thriller Unreliable Perspective Mystery
6.3
20141h 32min

Overview

A woman wakes up every day, remembering nothing as a result of a traumatic accident in her past. One day, new terrifying truths emerge that force her to question everyone around her.

Themes

Power dynamics in care and therapy, Memory loss and perception, Deception within intimate relationships, Trust vs surveillance, Memory restoration versus manipulation, Ambiguous appearances

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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Love Is Strange

5. Love Is Strange

Drama Family Drama
6.7
20141h 38min

Overview

After 39 years together, Ben and George finally tie the knot, but George loses his job as a result, and the newlyweds must sell their New York apartment and live apart, relying on friends and family to make ends meet.

Themes

Wedding-induced employment loss, Gay marriage stigma, Social scrutiny of same-sex relationships, Housing insecurity amid marriage, Economic reliance on networks, Long-term commitment under pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Third Person

6. Third Person

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
6.3
20142h 17min

Overview

An acclaimed novelist struggles to write an analysis of love in one of three stories, each set in a different city, that detail the beginning, middle and end of a relationship.

Themes

Trauma and grief, Custody and parental conflict, Infidelity and commitment pressure, Emotional distance and longing, Secrets shaping trust, Imagined narratives and reality

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Amazon Video
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Obvious Child

7. Obvious Child

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.7
20141h 25min

Overview

An immature, newly unemployed comic must navigate the murky waters of adulthood after her fling with a graduate student results in an unplanned pregnancy.

Themes

Pregnancy decision under pressure, Autonomy versus dependence, Career versus personal life, Parental support and boundaries, Romantic connection and hesitation, Unemployment and self-direction

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Skeleton Twins

8. The Skeleton Twins

Drama Relationship Drama
6.8
20141h 32min

Overview

Estranged twins Maggie and Milo coincidentally cheat death on the same day, prompting them to reunite and confront the reasons their lives went so wrong. As the twins' reunion reinvigorates them, they realize the key to fixing their lives may just lie in repairing their relationship.

Themes

Trust and deception, Identity and belonging, Sibling estrangement, Past relationships, Hidden infidelity, Parental dynamics

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them

9. The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them

Drama Tragic Drama
6.3
20141h 59min

Overview

A New York couple's relationship is tested after the loss of their child. This film is the wide-released combination of the original two :him and :her volumes that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

Themes

Memory loss, Grief and relational strain, Loss as catalyst, Deception and distance, Couple dynamics under grief, Financial stress and instability

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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5 Flights Up

10. 5 Flights Up

Drama Relationship Drama
6.2
20141h 32min

Overview

A long-time married couple who've spent their lives together in the same New York apartment become overwhelmed by personal and real estate-related issues when they plan to move away.

Themes

Marital routine under pressure, Home as identity, Aging and relocation, Economic housing pressures, Caregiving versus practicality, Anticipation of change

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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