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Movies with emotional vibe

Sweet November

61. Sweet November

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
6.7

20011h 59min

United States

Director: Pat O'Connor

Workaholic Nelson devotes all of his time to his career in advertising. His life changes when he meets an unusual woman named Sara, who asks him to spend a month with her in the hope of changing the way he sees life.

Themes

Workaholic lifestyle, Emotional vulnerability, Time bound romance, Protection and departure, Terminal illness impact, Healing through companionship

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Return to Me

62. Return to Me

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
7.0

20001h 56min

United States

Director: Bonnie Hunt

It took a lot of cajoling to get Bob, a recently widowed architect, to go on a blind date at a quirky Irish-Italian eatery. Once there, he's smitten instantly not with his date but with the sharp-witted waitress. Everything seems to be going great until an unbelievable truth is revealed, one that could easily break both of their hearts for good.

Themes

Coping with loss, Healing through connection, Second chances at love, Social dynamics of dating after loss, Memory and gratitude, Secrecy and disclosure

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My Girl

63. My Girl

Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama Dark Comedy
6.9

19911h 43min

United States

Director: Howard Zieff

Vada Sultenfuss is obsessed with death. Her mother is dead, and her father runs a funeral parlor. She is also in love with her English teacher, and joins a poetry class over the summer just to impress him. Thomas J., her best friend, is "allergic to everything", and sticks with Vada despite her hangups. When Vada's father hires Shelly, and begins to fall for her, things take a turn to the worse...

Themes

Death in childbirth memory, Funeral parlor as setting, Writing workshop influence, Mood ring symbolism, Beehive disruption aftermath, Grief shaping identity

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Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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