lyrical backdrop

Movies with lyrical vibe

Summertime

1. Summertime

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
6.7
20151h 45min

Overview

In 1971, a young woman moves from the French countryside to Paris and begins a passionate love affair with a feminist leader.

Themes

Secrecy and disclosure, Family pressure, Gendered expectations, Private vs public life, Rural urban divide, Feminist activism and solidarity

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Overview

A documentary on the life of Amy Winehouse, the immensely talented yet doomed songstress. We see her from her teen years, where she already showed her singing abilities, to her finding success and then her downward spiral into alcoholism and drugs.

Themes

Addiction and rehabilitation, Fame exposure and decline, Media attention and judgment, Troubled relationships and instability, Creative pressure and risk, Archival imagery and memory

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Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Longest Ride

3. The Longest Ride

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
7.0
20152h 8min

Overview

The lives of a young couple intertwine with a much older man as he reflects back on a lost love while he's trapped in an automobile crash.

Themes

Loss and resilience, Memory and legacy, Family desire vs career, Art versus sport worlds, Wealth through art, Intergenerational romance

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Virgin Mountain

4. Virgin Mountain

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.4
20151h 30min

Overview

Fúsi finds comfort in the familiarity of his routines, until an involuntary dance class forces him to encounter the real world.

Themes

Routine vs change, Care through action, Creative space repair, Emotional loneliness and resilience, Adult social integration, Growth through new experiences

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Amazon Video
blue TV
Apple TV
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Jersey Boys

5. Jersey Boys

Music Drama Music Biopic Entertainment Industry Drama
6.8
20142h 14min

Overview

A musical biopic of the Four Seasons—the rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music became symbolic of a generation. Far from a mere tribute concert, it gets to the heart of the relationships at the centre of the group, with a special focus on frontman Frankie Valli, the small kid with the big falsetto.

Themes

Fame and personal cost, Debt pressure on art, Identity and reinvention, Mob pressure on creativity, Ambition vs family obligations, Internal group dynamics and leadership

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Amazon Video
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Beauty and the Beast

6. Beauty and the Beast

Fantasy Romance Supernatural Fantasy Fantasy Romance
6.4
20141h 52min

Overview

Forced to face the cruel side of life, a devastated, bankrupt merchant chances upon the enchanted castle of a hideous creature, the mere sight of it chills the bone to the marrow. There, a fate worse than death awaits the poor father-of-six, who, after plucking a sweet-scented rose from the repulsive master's verdant garden, must do the impossible: permit his compassionate daughter, Belle, to take his place and pay for the sins of her parent. Now, an impenetrable mystery shrouds the haunted mansion, and, as repugnance gradually turns into affection, only true love could break the spell.

Themes

Forest isolation, Debt pressure, Transformation curse, Rose as leverage, Enchanted castle lure, Curse and healing

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Tale of The Princess Kaguya

7. The Tale of The Princess Kaguya

Animation Drama Fantasy Anime Mythological Fantasy
8.0
20132h 17min

Overview

Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthrals all who encounter her. But, ultimately, she must confront her fate.

Themes

Class inequality, Social climbing, Appearance vs reality, Freedom vs obligation, Emotional displacement, Wealth shaping identity

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Romeo & Juliet

8. Romeo & Juliet

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Tragic Drama
5.8
20131h 58min

Overview

In Verona, bad blood between the Montague and Capulet families leads to much bitterness. Despite the hostility, Romeo Montague manages an invitation to a masked ball at the estate of the Capulets and meets Juliet, their daughter. The two are instantly smitten but dismayed to learn that their families are enemies. Romeo and Juliet figure out a way to pursue their romance, but Romeo is banished for his part in the slaying of Juliet's cousin, Tybalt.

Themes

Forbidden romance, Fate and choice, Secrecy and disguise, Enduring family feud, Youthful impulsiveness, Social expectation vs desire

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Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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About Time

9. About Time

Drama Romance Fantasy Bittersweet Romance Time-Rule Fantasy
7.8
20132h 3min

Overview

A young man can rewrite any moment of his own life to win love and fix every regret. But each jump steals something unseen from the people he loves most. When he realizes one more trip could save a future—or erase a precious past forever—he has to choose which life to lose.

Themes

Parent child relationship, Family secrets, Second chances, Time travel limits, Soulmate connection, Appreciation of life

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Beautiful Creatures

10. Beautiful Creatures

Fantasy Drama Romance Supernatural Fantasy Coming-of-Age Drama
6.1
20132h 4min

Overview

Ethan Wate just wants to get to know Lena Duchannes better, but unbeknownst to him, Lena has strange powers. As Lena's 16th birthday approaches she might decide her fate, to be good or evil. A choice which will impact her relationship forever.

Themes

Duty vs desire, Betrayal and deception, Power and control, Class prejudice, Belonging vs otherness, Secret lineage

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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