Movies with deliberate vibe

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Tense Claustrophobic Dry Deliberate Clinical

Overview

Monk steps out of retirement as his stepdaughter's wedding turns tragic when her fiancé dies in a bungee jumping accident.

Themes

Obsession and control, Risk and consequence, Loyalty and trust, Deception and coverups, Professional renewal, Wealth and accountability

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Tense Heartwarming Dry Deliberate Stylish

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A lonely dog's friendship with his robot companion takes a sad turn when an unexpected malfunction forces him to abandon Robot at the beach. Will Dog ever meet Robot again?

Themes

Pursuit of connection, Loneliness and companionship, Found family across species, Attachment to artificial beings, Change and resilience, Loss and adaptation

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Realistic Tense Bleak Dry Deliberate

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Takumi and his daughter Hana live in Mizubiki Village, close to Tokyo. One day, the village inhabitants become aware of a plan to build a camping site near Takumi's house offering city residents a comfortable "escape" to nature.

Themes

Family bonds under strain, Land use conflict, Urbanism pressure, Water safety risk, Community agency vs developers, Profit versus care

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Realistic Tense Claustrophobic Dry Deliberate

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A family's getaway to a luxurious rental home takes an ominous turn when a cyberattack knocks out their devices—and two strangers appear at their door.

Themes

Crisis-driven mistrust, Disrupted communication networks, Resource scarcity under threat, Moral negotiation under pressure, External threat ambiguity, Shared vulnerability within family

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Tense Steady Bleak Deliberate Charged

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An epic that details the checkered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine.

Themes

Public life versus private life, Ambition versus loyalty, Romantic entanglements shaping leadership, Exile and brief restoration, Alliances and political maneuvering, Military mastery under pressure

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Intimate Claustrophobic Dry Restrained Deliberate

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Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance gripped the nation, a married couple buckles under the pressure when an actress arrives to do research for a film about their past.

Themes

Sexual abuse, Boundary violations, Public scrutiny, Existential tension, Age gap relationship, Dramedy tone

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Realistic Intimate Bleak Restrained Deliberate

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Hirayama is content with his life as a toilet cleaner in Tokyo. Outside of his structured routine, he cherishes music on cassette tapes, books, and taking photos of trees. Through unexpected encounters, he reflects on finding beauty in the world.

Themes

Working class via routine, Solitude in urban life, Quest for knowledge, Human nature, Beauty of life, Trees and photos

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Realistic Heartwarming Deliberate Stylish Intense

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Set in 1889 France, Dodin Bouffant is a chef living with his personal cook and lover Eugénie. They share a long history of gastronomy and love but Eugénie refuses to marry Dodin, so the food lover decides to do something he has never done before: cook for her.

Themes

Grief and renewal, Unconventional romance, Creative tension under scrutiny, Intimate partnership under pressure, Culinary artistry as identity, Prestige through cuisine

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Realistic Atmospheric Bleak Deliberate Minimalist

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Activist Bayard Rustin faces racism and homophobia as he helps change the course of Civil Rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on Washington.

Themes

Homophobia and stigma, Racial discrimination in politics, Leadership isolation and loyalty, Strategic mobilization, Nonviolent protest discipline, Activist personal risk

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Realistic Tense Intimate Raw Claustrophobic

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Three British teenage girls go on a rites-of-passage holiday—drinking, clubbing and hooking up, in what should be the best summer of their lives.

Themes

Coming of age pressures, Female friendship under strain, Sexual assault consequences, Consent and agency, Generation z expectations, Hookup culture

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