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Movies with nostalgic vibe

White Men Can't Jump

1. White Men Can't Jump

Comedy Drama Buddy Comedy Underdog Sports
5.2
20231h 41min

Overview

Seemingly opposite street hoopers, Jeremy, an injury prone former star, and Kamal, a has-been prodigy, team up to take one final shot at living out their dreams.

Themes

"movie: white men can't jump. genres: comedy, Drama, Comedy, Drama main themes: male friendship, Basketball, Streetball, Male friendship, Basketball, Streetball full keywords list: male friendship, Basketball, Streetball, Los angeles, California, Buddy, Confidence artist, Hustling. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of resilience and redemption, Illustrating how personal struggles can lead to growth and self-discovery. it emphasizes the importance of friendship and teamwork in overcoming life's challenges and pursuing one's dreams."

Available on

Hulu
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Love Again

2. Love Again

Romance Drama Comedy Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
5.9
20231h 44min

Overview

Mira Ray, dealing with the loss of her fiancé, John, sends a series of romantic texts to his old cell phone number… not realizing the number was reassigned to Rob Burns' new work phone. Rob, a journalist, is captivated by the honesty in the beautifully confessional texts. When he’s assigned to write a profile of megastar Céline Dion, he enlists her help in figuring out how to meet Mira in person and win her heart.

Themes

"movie: love again. genres: romance, Drama, Comedy, Romance, Drama, Comedy main themes: new york city, Journalist, Based on novel or book, New york city, Journalist, Based on novel or book full keywords list: new york city, Journalist, Based on novel or book, Illustrator, Artist, Text messaging, Based on movie, Grieving, Duringcreditsstinger, Death of fiancé, Music critic, Children's author, Unexpected romance, Confess feelings, Loss and grief. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of love and healing in the face of loss, Illustrating how connections can emerge from grief. it highlights the transformative power of vulnerability and the courage it takes to open one's heart again."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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The Mother

3. The Mother

Action Thriller Spy Action Revenge Thriller
5.6
20231h 55min

Overview

A deadly female assassin comes out of hiding to protect the daughter that she gave up years before, while on the run from dangerous men.

Themes

"movie: the mother. genres: action, Thriller, Action, Thriller main themes: female assassin, Woman director, Mother and daughter, Female assassin, Woman director, Mother and daughter full keywords list: female assassin, Woman director, Mother and daughter. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of maternal love and sacrifice, Illustrating how a mother's past choices shape her present and future. it delves into themes of protection, Identity, And the lengths one will go to for the safety of their loved ones."

Available on

Netflix
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Chupa

4. Chupa

Adventure Fantasy Family Adventure Epic Mythological Fantasy
5.5
20231h 38min

Overview

While visiting family in Mexico, a lonely boy befriends a mythical creature hiding on his grandfather's ranch and embarks on the adventure of a lifetime.

Themes

"movie: chupa. genres: adventure, Fantasy, Family, Adventure, Fantasy, Family main themes: legend, Coming of age, Urban legend, Legend, Coming of age, Urban legend full keywords list: legend, Coming of age, Urban legend, Mexican legend, Chupacabra. concept analysis: the film explores themes of family connection and the journey of grief, Illustrating how bonds can be formed in the face of loss. it also raises questions about the ethics of exploiting nature for scientific gain, Emphasizing the importance of protecting the innocent."

Available on

Netflix
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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

5. Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.3
20231h 46min

Overview

When her family moves from New York City to New Jersey, an 11-year-old girl navigates new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence.

Themes

Adolescence and belonging, Rumor-driven social pressure, Interfaith family dynamics, Parental expectations and agency, Religious identity formation, Peer groups and acceptance

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Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Overview

65 million years ago, the only 2 survivors of a spaceship from Somaris that crash-landed on Earth, must fend off dinosaurs to reach the escape vessel in time before an imminent asteroid strike threatens to destroy the planet.

Themes

"movie: 65. genres: action, Adventure, Science fiction, Action, Adventure, Science fiction main themes: monster, Asteroid, Cave, Monster, Asteroid, Cave full keywords list: monster, Asteroid, Cave, Giant monster, Prehistory, Dinosaur, Quicksand, Crash landing, Alien race, Sick child, Shipwrecked, Man vs nature, Father daughter relationship, Alien spaceship. concept analysis: the film explores themes of loss and the human instinct to protect loved ones in the face of overwhelming adversity. it also reflects on the fragility of life and the interconnectedness of past and present, As the characters' actions resonate through time."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Cocaine Bear

7. Cocaine Bear

Thriller Comedy Crime Dark Comedy Narcotics Crime
5.9
20231h 35min

Overview

Inspired by a true story, an oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists and teens converge in a Georgia forest where a 500-pound black bear goes on a murderous rampage after unintentionally ingesting cocaine.

Themes

"movie: cocaine bear. genres: thriller, Comedy, Crime, Thriller, Comedy, Crime main themes: cocaine, Animal attack, Georgia, Cocaine, Animal attack, Georgia full keywords list: cocaine, Animal attack, Georgia, Based on true story, Rampage, Duringcreditsstinger, Woman director, Animal horror, Black bear, Apex predator, Casual. concept analysis: the film explores the absurdity of human greed and the chaotic consequences of drug culture, Juxtaposed against the innocent yet destructive nature of wildlife. it serves as a cautionary tale about the unforeseen repercussions of reckless actions and the intertwining fates of humans and nature."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Your Place or Mine

8. Your Place or Mine

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
5.7
20231h 49min

Overview

When best friends and total opposites Debbie and Peter swap homes for a week, they get a peek into each other's lives that could open the door to love.

Themes

"movie: your place or mine. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: new york city, Romcom, Ice hockey, New york city, Romcom, Ice hockey full keywords list: new york city, Romcom, Ice hockey, Los angeles, California, Writer, Single mother, Divorcee, Book editor, Brooklyn, New york city, Friends in love, Reading a book, Woman director, Protective mother, House swapping, Best friends, In love with best friend, Secrets. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of friendship and love, Illustrating how deep connections can evolve over time. it highlights the importance of taking risks in relationships and the transformative power of vulnerability."

Available on

Netflix
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Teen Wolf: The Movie

9. Teen Wolf: The Movie

Action Fantasy TV Movie Dark Fantasy Epic Action
5.6
20232h 20min

Overview

The wolves are howling once again, as a terrifying ancient evil emerges in Beacon Hills. Scott McCall, no longer a teenager yet still an Alpha, must gather new allies and reunite trusted friends to fight back against this powerful and deadly enemy.

Themes

"movie: teen wolf: the movie. genres: action, Fantasy, Tv movie, Action, Fantasy, Tv movie main themes: sequel, Werewolf, Supernatural creature, Sequel, Werewolf, Supernatural creature full keywords list: sequel, Werewolf, Supernatural creature, Based on movie, Banshee, Northern california, Based on tv series, گرگ نوجوان : فیلم, گرگ نوجوان فیلم. concept analysis: the movie examines how unresolved grief and past betrayals distort identity and manipulate the living, Arguing that confronting painful memories is necessary for personal and communal healing. it also posits that true leadership and family are defined by sacrifice and choice rather than blood—heroes are forged by protecting others even at great cost."

Available on

Paramount+ MTV Amazon Channel
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The Noel Diary

10. The Noel Diary

Romance Comedy Drama Romantic Comedy Family Drama
6.2
20221h 39min

Overview

Cleaning out his childhood home at Christmas, a novelist meets a woman searching for her birth mother. Will an old diary unlock their pasts — and hearts?

Themes

Home as catalyst for reconnection, Inheritance tension on belonging, Memory artifact reshapes bonds, Adoption and belonging dynamics, Romance complicated by past searching, Origin search reframes belonging, Diary as catalyst for connection

Available on

Netflix
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