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Movies with dry vibe

Despicable Me

1431. Despicable Me

Family Comedy Animation Science Fiction Family Animation
7.6

20101h 35min

United States

Director: Pierre Coffin

Villainous Gru lives up to his reputation as a despicable, deplorable and downright unlikable guy when he hatches a plan to steal the moon from the sky. But he has a tough time staying on task after three orphans land in his care.

Themes

Life's dream vs reality, Villain rivalry, Orphanage pressures, Moon ambitions, Adoptive father dynamics, Caregiver deception tactics

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Carlos

1432. Carlos

Crime Drama Thriller History Historical Event
7.6

20105h 39min

Germany, France

Director: Olivier Assayas

The story of Venezuelan revolutionary, Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, who founded a worldwide terrorist organization and raided the OPEC headquarters in 1975 before being caught by the French police.

Themes

Ideological extremism, Shifting alliances, Backer dependence, Arms trafficking, Mercenary politics, State security dynamics

Available on

AMC+ Amazon Channel
Criterion Channel
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You Don't Know Jack

1433. You Don't Know Jack

Drama TV Movie History Legal Drama True-Story TV Movie
7.5

20102h 14min

United States

Director: Barry Levinson

Controversy and legal problems follow Dr. Jack Kevorkian as he advocates assisted suicide.

Themes

Professional ethics under pressure, Moral dilemma in medicine, Legal ambiguity around assisted suicide, Public opinion polarization, Regulation versus autonomy, Media manipulation and power

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Grown Ups

1434. Grown Ups

Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.0

20101h 42min

United States

Director: Dennis Dugan

After their high school basketball coach passes away, five good friends and former teammates reunite for a Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Themes

Enduring friendship under strain, Wealth and status tension, Family dynamics under stress, Masculine pride and competition, Humor through chaos, Parenting responsibilities during upheaval

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Wild Target

1435. Wild Target

Action Comedy Buddy Action Dark Comedy
6.7

20101h 38min

France, United Kingdom

Director: Jonathan Lynn

Victor Maynard is a middle-aged, solitary assassin who lives to please his formidable mother, despite his own peerless reputation for lethal efficiency. His professional routine is interrupted when he finds himself drawn to one of his intended victims. After sparing her life, he unexpectedly acquires a young apprentice. Believing Victor to be a private detective, his two new companions tag along, while he attempts to thwart the murderous attentions of his unhappy client.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Family obligation, Revenge and consequence, Apprentice mentorship, Loyalty vs love, Romance amid violence

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Knight and Day

1436. Knight and Day

Action Comedy Spy Action Buddy Comedy
6.3

20101h 49min

United States

Director: James Mangold

A fugitive couple goes on a glamorous and sometimes deadly adventure where nothing and no one – even themselves – are what they seem. Amid shifting alliances and unexpected betrayals, they race across the globe, with their survival ultimately hinging on the battle of truth vs. trust.

Themes

Betrayal within ranks, Alliance volatility, Spy pressure, High-stakes pursuit, Improvisational loyalties, Deceptive maneuvering

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Outrage

1437. Outrage

Action Crime Thriller Drama Epic Action
6.8

20101h 49min

France, Japan

Director: Takeshi Kitano

When a tough yakuza gangster is betrayed by his bosses, it means all out war. Bodies pile up as he takes out everyone in his way to the top in a brutal quest for revenge.

Themes

Criminal underworld loyalty under pressure, Gang member manipulation, Power politics in crime networks, Restaurant underworld leverage, Power struggle within syndicate, Hand grenade risk

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Heartbeats

1438. Heartbeats

Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
7.0

20101h 37min

Canada

Director: Xavier Dolan

Francis is a young gay man, Marie is a young straight woman and the two of them are best friends -- until the day the gorgeous Nicolas walks into a Montreal coffee shop. The two friends, instantly and equally infatuated, compete for Nicolas' indeterminate affections, a conflict that climaxes when the trio visit the vacation home of Nicolas' mother. The frothy comedy unfolds through narrative, fantasy sequences and confessional monologues.

Themes

Jealousy and insecurity, Love triangle dynamics, Ambiguous commitment, Friendship tested by romance, Nontraditional romance, Performance of attraction

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Confessions

1439. Confessions

Drama Thriller Mystery Tragic Drama Mind Game Thriller
7.7

20101h 47min

Japan

Director: Tetsuya Nakashima

A middle school teacher, devastated by the tragedy involving her young daughter, returns to school and discovers that those responsible for her daughter’s murder are among her students.

Themes

Grief and responsibility, Teacher authority, False innocence, Abandonment effects, Youth culpability, Psychological tension

Available on

Google Play Movies
Bbox VOD
Amazon Video
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Animal Kingdom

1440. Animal Kingdom

Crime Drama Organized Crime Family Drama
7.2

20101h 53min

Australia

Director: David Michôd

Joshua “J” is taken in by his extended family after his mother dies of an overdose. The clan, ruled by J’s scheming grandmother, is heavily involved in criminal activities, and J is soon indoctrinated into their way of life. But J is given a chance to take another path when a cop seeks to help him.

Themes

Family loyalty under pressure, Violence as leverage, Criminal indoctrination and control, Law enforcement corruption and complicity, Trust and betrayal within kin, Youth exposure to crime

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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