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Movies with dry vibe

Funny Games

1541. Funny Games

Thriller Horror Home Invasion Horror Survival Thriller
6.5

20081h 51min

United States, Austria

Director: Michael Haneke

When Ann, husband George, and son Georgie arrive at their holiday home they are visited by a pair of polite and seemingly pleasant young men. Armed with deceptively sweet smiles and some golf clubs, they proceed to terrorize and torture the tight-knit clan, giving them until the next day to survive.

Themes

Power under threat, Domestic hostage dynamics, Deceitful appearances, Violence as performance, Family vulnerability, Breakdown of trust

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Amazon Video
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Stargate: The Ark of Truth

1542. Stargate: The Ark of Truth

Action Adventure Science Fiction Epic Action Adventure Epic
7.4

20081h 41min

Canada, United States

Director: Robert C. Cooper

SG-1 searches for an ancient weapon which could help them defeat the Ori, and discover it may be in the Ori's own home galaxy. As the Ori prepare to send ships through to the Milky Way to attack Earth, SG-1 travels to the Ori galaxy aboard the Odyssey. The International Oversight committee have their own plans and SG-1 finds themselves in a distant galaxy fighting two powerful enemies.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Duty under surveillance, Power and oversight, Technology as weapon threat, Mortal power vs divine claims, Deception within leadership

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Bank Job

1543. The Bank Job

Thriller Crime Drama Heist Cover-Up Thriller
7.2

20081h 52min

Australia, United Kingdom

Director: Roger Donaldson

Terry is a small-time car dealer trying to leave his shady past behind and start a family. Martine is a beautiful model from Terry's old neighbourhood who knows that Terry is no angel. When Martine proposes a foolproof plan to rob a bank, Terry recognises the danger but realises this may be the opportunity of a lifetime.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Blackmail and leverage, Police corruption networks, Crime offers opportunity, Political corruption exposure, Power and consequences

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Charlie Bartlett

1544. Charlie Bartlett

Comedy Drama Romance Awkward Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
6.9

20081h 37min

United States, Canada

Director: Jon Poll

Awkward teenager Charlie Bartlett has trouble fitting in at a new high school. Charlie needs some friends fast, and decides that the best way to find them is to appoint himself the resident psychiatrist. He becomes one of the most popular guys in school by doling out advice and, occasionally, medication, to the student body.

Themes

High school pressure, Drug addiction dynamics, Adolescent depression, Private school divide, Suicide attempt challenges, Psychiatrist role

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Paris

1545. Paris

Drama Tragic Drama
6.8

20082h 10min

France

Director: Cédric Klapisch

Pierre, a professional dancer, suffers from a serious heart disease. While he is waiting for a transplant which may (or may not) save his life, he has nothing better to do than look at the people around him, from the balcony of his Paris apartment.

Themes

Illness and dependence, Mortality and meaning, Immigration and paperwork, Urban transience, Caregiving and family duty, Ambition and restraint

Available on

Amazon Video
France Channel Amazon Channel
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The Chaser

1546. The Chaser

Crime Thriller Action Serial Killer Crime Investigation Suspense
7.8

20082h 5min

South Korea

Director: Na Hong-jin

A dirty ex-detective turned pimp just wants his missing girls back on the streets, BUT when he realizes they all vanished after meeting the same quiet client, his hunt explodes into a desperate all-night chase to stop a hammer-wielding killer before another woman disappears for good.

Themes

Violence and coercion, Financial desperation, Sexual exploitation, Human trafficking, Institutional pressure, Justice under strain

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Google Play Movies
YouTube
AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
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In Bruges

1547. In Bruges

Comedy Drama Crime Dark Comedy Organized Crime
7.9

20081h 48min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Martin McDonagh

After a botched hit leaves a child dead, a young hitman hides in Bruges with his older partner—until he learns what their boss really sent them there to do, and realizes the next target on the list is him.

Themes

Manipulation and control, Racial tension, Guilt and punishment, Dark humor in crime, Mortality and consequence, Violence and moral ambiguity

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Sunshine Cleaning

1548. Sunshine Cleaning

Comedy Drama Dark Comedy Family Drama
6.8

20081h 31min

United States

Director: Christine Jeffs

A single mother and her slacker sister find an unexpected way to turn their lives around in this off-beat dramatic comedy. In order to raise the tuition to send her young son to private school the mom starts an unusual business – a biohazard removal/crime scene clean-up service.

Themes

Sibling collaboration under strain, Crime scene cleanup, Economic precarity under pressure, Family business dynamics, Biohazard risk, Private school tension

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Mad Money

1549. Mad Money

Comedy Action Crime Heist Parody
5.9

20081h 44min

United States

Director: Callie Khouri

Three female employees of the Federal Reserve plot to steal money that is about to be destroyed.

Themes

Economic desperation, Debt-driven crime, Risk escalation, Collaborative crime, Bureaucratic loopholes, Gendered collaboration

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Anvil! The Story of Anvil

1550. Anvil! The Story of Anvil

Documentary Music Biographical Documentary Music Biopic
7.9

20081h 21min

Canada, United States

Director: Sacha Gervasi

At 14, best friends Robb Reiner and Lips made a pact to rock together forever. Their band, Anvil, hailed as the "demi-gods of Canadian metal" influenced a musical generation that includes Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax. Following a calamitous European tour, Lips and Robb, now in their fifties, set off to record their 13th album in one last attempt to fulfill their boyhood dreams.

Themes

Staying true to roots, Independence from majors, Financial precarity, Friendship as ballast, Artistic perseverance under pressure, Touring hardship

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
The Roku Channel
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