dry backdrop

Movies with dry vibe

El Bola

2011. El Bola

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.3

20001h 28min

Spain

Director: Achero Mañas

El Bola is a 12-year-old boy raised in a violent and sordid environment. Embarrassed by his family life, he avoids becoming close to classmates. The arrival of a new boy at school changes his attitude towards his classmates and friendship. The heart of the story is the change in El Bola's life, at almost all levels, after befriending this new classmate.

Themes

Abusive father dynamics, Best friend influence, Child abuse legacy, New boy catalyzes change, New boy friendship strength

Available on

Movistar Plus+
FlixOlé
Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total
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The Dish

2012. The Dish

Comedy Drama History Historical Drama Historical Event
7.2

20001h 41min

Australia

Director: Rob Sitch

A group of maverick scientists on a remote Australian sheep farm are the globe's only hope for obtaining the epic images of man's first steps on the moon.

Themes

Deception and accountability, Expertise vs bureaucracy, Local ingenuity under pressure, Local pride vs national expectations, Trust under collaboration, Risk management under crisis

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
blue TV
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Bedazzled

2013. Bedazzled

Fantasy Comedy Romance High-Concept Comedy Fantasy Romance
6.1

20001h 33min

Germany, United States

Director: Harold Ramis

Elliot Richards, a socially awkward IT worker, is given seven wishes to get the girl of his dreams when he meets a very seductive Satan. The catch: his soul. Some of his wishes include being a 7 foot basketball star, a wealthy, powerful man, and a sensitive caring guy. But, as could be expected, the Devil puts her own little twist on each of his fantasies.

Themes

Seven wishes, Pact with the devil, Love of one's life, Searching for love, Sale of soul

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Contender

2014. The Contender

Drama Thriller Political Drama Political Thriller
6.9

20002h 6min

Germany, United Kingdom

Director: Rod Lurie

The vice president is dead, and as the president makes his choice for a replacement, a secret contest of wills is being waged by a formidable rival. When Senator Laine Hanson is nominated as the first woman in history to hold the office, hidden agendas explode into a battle for power.

Themes

Vice president expectations, Public scrutiny and integrity, Sex scandal dynamics, Gender barriers and ambition, Media influence on leadership, Partisan obstruction and negotiation

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Memento

2015. Memento

Mystery Thriller Unreliable Perspective Mystery Mind Game Thriller
8.4

20001h 53min

United States

Director: Christopher Nolan

A man who, after an injury, suffers from a rare form of amnesia — short-term memory loss — tries to find his wife's killer. During the investigation, he is forced to preserve new clues through photographs, notes, and tattoos.

Themes

Memory loss under pressure, Manipulation and control, Identity erosion under trauma, Perception vs reality, Nonlinear narration and memory, Trust and betrayal dynamics

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Songs from the Second Floor

2016. Songs from the Second Floor

Drama Comedy Everyday Life Drama Satire
7.5

20001h 39min

Sweden, Denmark

Director: Roy Andersson

A monumental traffic jam serves as the backdrop for the lives of the inhabitants of a Swedish city.

Themes

Urban gridlock, Surreal interruptions, Shifting ambitions, Anarchic humor, Economic anxiety, Ritualized decay

Available on

Criterion Channel
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Meet the Parents

2017. Meet the Parents

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
7.0

20001h 48min

United States

Director: Jay Roach

Greg Focker is ready to marry his girlfriend, Pam, but before he pops the question, he must win over her formidable father, humorless former CIA agent Jack Byrnes, at the wedding of Pam's sister. As Greg bends over backward to make a good impression, his visit to the Byrnes home turns into a hilarious series of disasters, and everything that can go wrong does, all under Jack's critical, hawklike gaze.

Themes

Parental expectations, Deception under pressure, Family scrutiny, Social performance under pressure, Embarrassment risk, In-law negotiation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Bamboozled

2018. Bamboozled

Comedy Drama Satire Entertainment Industry Drama
6.7

20002h 16min

United States

Director: Spike Lee

Frustrated when network brass reject his sitcom idea, producer Pierre Delacroix pitches the worst idea he can think of in an attempt to get fired: a 21st century minstrel show. The network not only airs it, but it becomes a smash hit.

Themes

Media sensationalism, Industry power dynamics, Satire ethics, Cultural backlash, Racial commodification, Exploitation of performers

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Fandango At Home
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Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders

2019. Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders

Animation Family Comedy Mystery Science Fiction
6.8

20001h 14min

United States

Director: Jim Stenstrum

A cosmic case of flying saucers, intergalactic intrigue and out-of-this-world romance launches Scooby-Doo! and the Mystery Inc., Gang into their most unearthly adventure ever.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Loyalty under pressure, Secrecy and concealment, Pursuit of wealth, Science versus authority, Misdirection and manipulation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Best in Show

2020. Best in Show

Comedy Satire
7.5

20001h 30min

United States

Director: Christopher Guest

The tension is palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent of competition is in the air as hundreds of eager contestants from across America prepare to take part in what is undoubtedly one of the greatest events of their lives -- the Mayflower Dog Show. The canine contestants and their owners are as wondrously diverse as the great country that has bred them.

Themes

Class inequality, Competition pressure, Public scrutiny, Social performance, Nontraditional relationships, Calendar publicity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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