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Movies with bleak vibe

If Beale Street Could Talk

581. If Beale Street Could Talk

Romance Drama Bittersweet Romance Legal Drama
7.1

20182h

United States

Director: Barry Jenkins

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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The Mule

582. The Mule

Crime Drama Narcotics Crime
7.0

20181h 56min

Canada, United States

Director: Clint Eastwood

Earl Stone, a man in his eighties, is broke, alone, and facing foreclosure of his business when he is offered a job that simply requires him to drive. Easy enough, but, unbeknownst to Earl, he's just signed on as a drug courier for a Mexican cartel. He does so well that his cargo increases exponentially, and Earl hit the radar of hard-charging DEA agent Colin Bates.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Family obligations under stress, Economic desperation drives crime, Power dynamics within illicit networks, Aging and risk in illicit work, Old man, Drug cartel

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Bird Box

583. Bird Box

Horror Thriller Drama Supernatural Horror Survival Thriller
6.6

20182h 4min

United States

Director: Susanne Bier

Five years after an ominous unseen presence drives most of society to suicide, a survivor and her two children make a desperate bid to reach safety.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Group cohesion under stress, Survival under unseen threat, Blindfolded vulnerability, Coercion under threat, Hope amid catastrophe

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The Keeper

584. The Keeper

Drama War History Biographical History Historical Drama
7.3

20181h 54min

Belgium, Germany

Director: Marcus H. Rosenmüller

The story of a man whose love for football, for England and for the love of his life, Margaret, saw him rise from Nazi 'villain' to British hero. Bert Trautmann, the German goalkeeper won over even his harshest opponents by winning the FA Cup Final for Manchester City in 1956 - playing on with a broken neck to secure victory.

Themes

Romance under social glare, Public prejudice testing loyalty, War as identity test, Injury shaping resilience, Sporting merit beyond past, Parental tragedy and resolve

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Kanopy
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Then Came You

585. Then Came You

Comedy Drama Buddy Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
6.9

20181h 37min

United States

Director: Peter Hutchings

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 Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Ben Is Back

586. Ben Is Back

Drama Family Drama
6.7

20181h 43min

United States

Director: Peter Hedges

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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Clara

587. Clara

Science Fiction Drama Romance Alien Contact Sci-Fi Relationship Drama
6.7

20181h 46min

Canada

Director: Akash Sherman

An astronomer becomes obsessed with searching the cosmos for signs of life beyond Earth which leads to a shocking discovery.

Themes

Trust and manipulation, Ethics in research, Loss shaping motive, Obsession vs personal life, Science vs emotion, Interpersonal strain under pressure

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The Possession of Hannah Grace

588. The Possession of Hannah Grace

Horror Drama Supernatural Horror
5.2

20181h 26min

United States

Director: Diederik Van Rooijen

When a cop who is just out of rehab takes the graveyard shift in a city hospital morgue, she faces a series of bizarre, violent events caused by an evil entity in one of the corpses.

Themes

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I Am Jonas

589. I Am Jonas

Drama Romance TV Movie Coming-of-Age Drama Dark Romance
7.0

20181h 22min

France

Director: Christophe Charrier

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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Creed II

590. Creed II

Drama Action Sports Competition
7.1

20182h 10min

United States

Director: Steven Caple Jr.

Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight against an opponent with ties to his family's past, Adonis Creed is up against the challenge of his life.

Themes

Rivalry under pressure, Pregnancy and responsibility, Media glare and manipulation, Boxing discipline and training, Legacy and family obligations, Mentor influence and guidance

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