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Movies with clinical vibe

Nuremberg

1. Nuremberg

History Drama Historical Event Legal Drama
7.4
20252h 28min

Overview

In postwar Germany, an American psychiatrist must determine whether Nazi prisoners are fit to go on trial for war crimes, and finds himself in a complex battle of intellect and ethics with Hermann Göring, Hitler's right-hand man.

Themes

Based on novel or book, Military justice under pressure, Post world war ii consequences, Ethics under interrogation, 1940s courtroom tension, Historical drama framing

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Apple TV
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Predator: Badlands

2. Predator: Badlands

Action Science Fiction Adventure Epic Action Alien Contact Sci-Fi
7.3
20251h 47min

Overview

Cast out from his clan, a young Predator finds an unlikely ally in a damaged android and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary.

Themes

Survival under pressure, Clan hierarchy vs autonomy, Belonging and exile, Corporate interference and control, Trust in imperfect allies, Adaptation through improvisation

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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After the Hunt

3. After the Hunt

Drama Professional Drama
5.9
20252h 19min

Overview

A college professor finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star pupil levels an accusation against one of her colleagues, and a dark secret from her own past threatens to come to light.

Themes

Power dynamics in academia, Plagiarism and credibility, Tenure pressure in academia, Sexual misconduct allegations, Generation gap tensions, Ambition and narcissism

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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TRON: Ares

4. TRON: Ares

Science Fiction Adventure Action AI Sci-Fi Adventure Epic
6.3
20251h 59min

Overview

A highly sophisticated Program called Ares is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind's first encounter with A.I. beings.

Themes

Digital world to real world transition, Self aware programs, Permanence code pursuit, Empathy across systems, Data access and risk, Corporate rivalry and control

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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A House of Dynamite

5. A House of Dynamite

Thriller Political Thriller
6.4
20251h 52min

Overview

When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond.

Themes

Crisis decision making, Geopolitical brinkmanship, Attribution ambiguity, Continuity of government, Deterrence under duress, Apathetic leadership

Available on

Netflix
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No Other Choice

6. No Other Choice

Crime Thriller Comedy Prison Crime Domestic Thriller
7.5
20252h 19min

Overview

After being laid off and humiliated by a ruthless job market, a veteran paper mill manager descends into violence in a desperate bid to reclaim his dignity.

Themes

Economic precarity, Desperation and violence, Deception in job pursuit, Family stress under debt, Competition for employment, Consequences of buyouts


Swiped

7. Swiped

History Drama Biographical History Professional Drama
6.4
20251h 51min

Overview

Whitney Wolfe uses extraordinary grit and ingenuity to break into the male-dominated tech industry.

Themes

Online harassment escalation, Gender bias in tech, Investor influence on careers, Women-led leadership challenges, Leadership exclusion dynamics, Empowerment through entrepreneurship

Available on

Disney Plus
Hulu
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Relay

8. Relay

Action Drama Thriller Spy Action Professional Drama
7.0
20251h 52min

Overview

A broker of lucrative payoffs between corrupt corporations and the individuals who threaten them breaks his own rules when a new client seeks his protection to stay alive.

Themes

Moral compromise under pressure, Corporate corruption exposure, Deception and counter-surveillance, Shadow negotiations and payoff, Whistleblower protection risk, Identity concealment and manipulation

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Wall to Wall

9. Wall to Wall

Thriller Drama Domestic Thriller Psychological Drama
5.9
20251h 58min

Overview

A man who poured his life savings into a new apartment discovers its walls are full of disturbing noises, hostile neighbors and unsettling secrets.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Surveillance through walls, Apartment as pressure cooker, Economic gamble and loss, Debt-induced anxiety, Exposure through scandal, Collapse of trust

Available on

Netflix
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M3GAN 2.0

10. M3GAN 2.0

Action Science Fiction Thriller Military Action AI Sci-Fi
6.0
20252h

Overview

After the underlying tech for M3GAN is stolen and misused by a powerful defense contractor to create a military-grade weapon known as Amelia, M3GAN's creator Gemma realizes that the only option is to resurrect M3GAN and give her a few upgrades, making her faster, stronger, and more lethal.

Themes

Regulation of artificial intelligence, Smart home ethics, Robotic exoskeleton ethics, Neural chip governance, Android governance, Killer robot ethics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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