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Movies with clinical vibe

The Assistant

1. The Assistant

Drama Professional Drama
6.3
20201h 28min

Overview

A searing look at a day in the life of an assistant to a powerful executive. As Jane follows her daily routine, she grows increasingly aware of the insidious abuse that threatens every aspect of her position.

Themes

Abuse of power, Gendered power dynamics, Barriers to reporting, Toxic workplace culture, Ambiguous moral climate, Corporate complicity

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Sergio

2. Sergio

Drama Political Drama
6.2
20201h 58min

Overview

A sweeping drama set in the chaotic aftermath of the US invasion of Iraq, where the life of top UN diplomat Brazilian Sérgio Vieira de Mello hangs in the balance during the most treacherous mission of his career.

Themes

Risk management in conflict zones, Diplomacy under occupation, External pressure on methods, Transition to autonomy, Cost of public service, Fragility of postconflict planning

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Netflix
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The Social Dilemma

3. The Social Dilemma

Documentary Drama Social & Political Documentary Political Drama
7.6
20201h 34min

Overview

This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.

Themes

Surveillance capitalism, Advertising-driven engagement, Algorithmic manipulation, Social isolation risk, Digital addiction cycle, Media manipulation tactics

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Netflix
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The Courier

4. The Courier

Thriller History Drama Political Thriller Historical Event
7.2
20201h 52min

Overview

Cold War spy Greville Wynne and his Russian source try to put an end to the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Themes

Secrecy under pressure, Political brinkmanship, Information as leverage, Personal sacrifice, Statecraft vs individuals, Double agent risk

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The Lodge

5. The Lodge

Horror Drama Mystery Thriller Psychological Horror
6.0
20201h 48min

Overview

When a father is forced to abruptly depart for work, he leaves his children, Aidan and Mia, at their holiday home in the care of his new girlfriend, Grace. Isolated and alone, a blizzard traps them inside the lodge as terrifying events summon specters from Grace's dark past.

Themes

Isolation intensifies paranoia, Deception as control, Cult legacy and manipulation, Family fracture under stress, Environmental confinement, Fear amid cold

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Swallow

6. Swallow

Drama Thriller Horror Psychological Horror Psychological Drama
6.5
20201h 35min

Overview

Hunter, a newly pregnant housewife, finds herself increasingly compelled to consume dangerous objects. As her husband and his family tighten their control over her life, she must confront the dark secret behind her new obsession.

Themes

Mental illness stigma, Patriarchal control, Medical deception, Class and privilege imbalance, Domestic confinement, Pregnancy pressure

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Amazon Video
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7500

7. 7500

Thriller Drama Political Thriller Relationship Drama
6.3
20191h 34min

Overview

When terrorists try to seize control of a Berlin-Paris flight, a soft-spoken young American co-pilot struggles to save the lives of the passengers and crew while forging a surprising connection with one of the hijackers.

Themes

Power and restraint, Human connection under crisis, Extremist violence under pressure, Crisis negotiation dynamics, Moral ambiguity in crisis, Survival under time pressure

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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Bombshell

8. Bombshell

Drama Entertainment Industry Drama
6.8
20191h 49min

Overview

Bombshell is a revealing look inside the most powerful and controversial media empire of all time; and the explosive story of the women who brought down the infamous man who created it.

Themes

Resilience under pressure, Corporate accountability, Workplace power dynamics, Gender-based harassment, Breaking the silence, Legal confrontation in media

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Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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Rabid

9. Rabid

Science Fiction Horror Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi Body Horror
5.2
20191h 47min

Overview

The quiet Rose works in women's fashion clothing, hoping to be a designer. A traffic accident damages her face. She gets experimental stem cell treatment, leaving her stronger and prettier than ever - but there's a side effect.

Themes

Bodily autonomy under experimentation, Crisis dynamics and institutional response, Beauty standards and power, Ethics of medical research, Tissue sourcing exploitation, Fashion industry ambition

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Amazon Prime Video
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Proxima

10. Proxima

Drama Professional Drama
6.3
20191h 47min

Overview

Sarah is a French astronaut training at the European Space Agency in Cologne. She is the only woman in the arduous program. She lives alone with Stella, her seven year old daughter. Sarah feels guilty that she cannot spend more time with her child. Her love is overpowering, unsettling. When Sarah is chosen to join the crew of a year-long space mission called Proxima, it creates chaos in the mother-daughter relationship.

Themes

Career vs family conflict, Resilience under isolation, Gender bias in demanding work, Caregiver guilt and distance, Professional respect through perseverance, Single motherhood under pressure

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