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Movies with dry vibe

The Wife

551. The Wife

Drama Professional Drama
7.2

20181h 40min

Sweden, Switzerland

Director: Björn Runge

A wife questions her life choices as she travels to Stockholm with her husband, where he is slated to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Themes

Spousal dependency on fame, Public adulation and humiliation, Extramarital temptation and power, Gendered artistry expectations, Deception and revelation dynamics, Creative credit contested

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The Spy Who Dumped Me

552. The Spy Who Dumped Me

Comedy Action Adventure Spy Action Buddy Comedy
6.1

20181h 57min

United States

Director: Susanna Fogel

A couple of thirtysomething best friends unwittingly become entangled in an international conspiracy when one’s ex-boyfriend shows up at their apartment with a team of deadly assassins on his trail.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Female friendship under pressure, International pursuit, Interpersonal betrayal, Secret data stakes, Disguise and role-play

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Amazon Video
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Destination Wedding

553. Destination Wedding

Romance Comedy Drama Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.0

20181h 30min

United States

Director: Victor Levin

Frank and Lindsay—two emotionally-broken strangers—meet on the way to a destination wedding. Over the course of the weekend and against all odds, they find themselves drawn together even though they are initially repulsed by one another.

Themes

Family history fuels cynicism, Destination setting tests closeness, Cynicism vs hope in love, Work identity vs personal life, Privacy and closeness collide, Discomfort yields vulnerability

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Death of Superman

554. The Death of Superman

Science Fiction Animation Action Drama Fantasy
7.4

20181h 21min

United States

Director: Jake Castorena

When a hulking monster arrives on Earth and begins a mindless rampage, the Justice League is quickly called in to stop it. But it soon becomes apparent that only Superman can stand against the monstrosity.

Themes

Duty under threat, Trust in guardians, Heroic sacrifice, Glory vs responsibility, Public safety under crisis, Technology in crisis

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Blindspotting

555. Blindspotting

Comedy Crime Drama Dark Comedy Family Drama
7.4

20181h 35min

United States

Director: Carlos López Estrada

Collin must make it through his final three days of probation for a chance at a new beginning. He and his troublemaking childhood best friend, Miles, work as movers, and when Collin witnesses a police shooting, the two men’s friendship is tested as they grapple with identity and their changed realities in the rapidly-gentrifying neighborhood they grew up in.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Gentrification and belonging, Urban displacement and change, Identity and community, Racial tension and policing

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Bleach

556. Bleach

Action Fantasy Adventure Superhero Action Supernatural Fantasy
6.3

20181h 48min

Japan

Director: Shinsuke Sato

High school student Ichigo Kurosaki lives an ordinary life, besides being able to see ghosts and the blurry memories of his mother's death under strange circumstances when he was a kid. His peaceful world suddenly breaks as he meets Rukia Kuchiki, a God of Death.

Themes

Duty conflict via moral constraints, Outsider status via supernatural power, Authority vs independence via coercion, Role adoption under pressure, Breach of agreement via power play, Memory fragility via forgotten clues

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The Equalizer 2

557. The Equalizer 2

Action Thriller Crime One-Person Army Revenge Thriller
6.7

20182h 1min

United States

Director: Antoine Fuqua

Robert McCall, who serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed, embarks on a relentless, globe-trotting quest for vengeance when his former partner is murdered.

Themes

Hostage dynamics, Kidnapping as leverage, Revenge as vigilantism, Vigilante justice ethics, Hurricane-driven pressure, Central intelligence agency distrust

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Billionaire Boys Club

558. Billionaire Boys Club

Drama Professional Drama
5.6

20181h 48min

United States

Director: James Cox

A group of wealthy boys in Los Angeles during the early 1980s establishes a get rich quick scam that turns deadly.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Risk and consequence, Wealth and ambition, Ponzi scheme ethics, Get rich quick impulse, Youthful excess

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Amazon Video
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fuboTV
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Sorry to Bother You

559. Sorry to Bother You

Fantasy Science Fiction Comedy Satire Simulation & Reality-Shift Sci-Fi
6.9

20181h 52min

United States

Director: Boots Riley

In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, black telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success – which propels him into a macabre universe.

Themes

Class inequality, Power and control, Labor exploitation, Ambition vs ethics, Media spectacle, Racial dynamics

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Apple TV
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YouTube
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Three Identical Strangers

560. Three Identical Strangers

Documentary Biographical Documentary
7.6

20181h 37min

United Kingdom

Director: Tim Wardle

New York, 1980. Three complete strangers accidentally discover that they're identical triplets, separated at birth. The 19-year-olds' joyous reunion catapults them to international fame, but also unlocks an extraordinary and disturbing secret that goes beyond their own lives – and could transform our understanding of human nature forever.

Themes

Class differences, Separation at birth, Differing parenting styles, Nature vs nurture, Mental health challenges, Human subject research

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