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Movies with measured vibe

K-19: The Widowmaker

1601. K-19: The Widowmaker

Drama History Thriller Mystery War
6.7

20022h 18min

Canada, Germany

Director: Kathryn Bigelow

When Russia's first nuclear submarine malfunctions on its maiden voyage, the crew must race to save the ship and prevent a nuclear disaster.

Themes

Duty under pressure, Leadership under scrutiny, Secrecy and accountability, Risk and responsibility, Technological hazard management, Collective resilience under threat

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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Pumpkin

1602. Pumpkin

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.1

20021h 53min

United States

Director: Adam Larson Broder

Carolyn's sorority sisters set their sights on the Sorority of the Year award and coaching challenged athletes is their ticket to the trophy. But when the queen of formals finds herself mentoring Pumpkin, a disabled athlete, their two worlds collide.

Themes

Disability stigma, Belonging vs rejection, Romance across barriers, Mentorship and motivation, Identity through school and sport, Peer pressure and conformity

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

1603. Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

Comedy Drama Family Drama Ensemble Comedy
6.1

20021h 56min

United States

Director: Callie Khouri

A mother and daughter dispute is resolved by the "Yaya sisterhood" - long time friends of the mother.

Themes

Intergenerational trauma, Public image vs private past, Parental memory shaping, Family loyalty vs autonomy, Reconciliation amid past wounds, Social pressure and manipulation

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Following an assassination attempt on Senator Padmé Amidala, Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi investigate a mysterious plot into the heart of the Separatist movement and the beginning of the Clone Wars.

Themes

Wedding allegiances, Senate power struggles, Investigation into army, Romantic tension, Teenage rebellion dynamics, Space opera politics

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Other Side of the Bed

1605. The Other Side of the Bed

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
6.4

20021h 54min

Spain

Director: Emilio Martínez Lázaro

When Paula leaves her mate Pedro, he misses her and looks for comfort with his best friends, Javier and Sonia. Paula is having an affair with Javier. Pedro tries to find who is the secret lover of Paula, and hires a private eye. Meanwhile, while comforting Pedro, Sonia has a one night stand with him and Javier thinks she is cheating on him with her lesbian friend Luzia.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Deception and loyalty, Affair and secrecy, Relationship boundaries, Jealousy and misinterpretation, Private investigation anxiety

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Movistar Plus+
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Interstate 60

1606. Interstate 60

Adventure Comedy Fantasy Drama Globetrotting Adventure
7.5

20021h 56min

Canada, United States

Director: Bob Gale

An aspiring painter meets various characters and learns valuable lessons while traveling across America.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Dream vs duty, Freedom vs expectation, Surreal road trip, Art as life purpose, Legal culture satire

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Frailty

1607. Frailty

Drama Thriller Crime Mind Game Thriller Serial Killer Crime
7.2

20021h 40min

Germany, United States

Director: Bill Paxton

Police are searching in vain for a serial killer. Meanwhile, a mysterious man comes to an FBI agent and says that his deeply religious father had visions in childhood, urging him to kill people who are, in fact, demons.

Themes

Trauma from loss, Rose garden violence, Angel influence, Family secrecy and manipulation, Religious fundamentalism control, Moral coercion and punishment

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Way Home

1608. The Way Home

Drama Family Family Drama Parent-Child Family
7.7

20021h 26min

South Korea

Director: Lee Jeong-hyang

This is the story of a 7-year-old boy, Sang-woo, born and raised in the big city, and his mute grandmother, who has spent her whole life in a small rural village.

Themes

Care under scarcity, Generational gap, Improvised family bonds, Material needs vs affection, Urban rural divide, Memory and affection

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Talk to Her

1609. Talk to Her

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
7.9

20021h 52min

Spain

Director: Pedro Almodóvar

Two men share an odd friendship while they care for two women who are both in deep comas.

Themes

Illness and dependence, Ambiguous caregiving ethics, Rape and pregnancy, Caregiving under strain, Boundary tensions in care, Grief and stillbirth

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Kissing Jessica Stein

1610. Kissing Jessica Stein

Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.5

20021h 37min

United States

Director: Charles Herman-Wurmfeld

Jessica, a Jewish copy editor living and working in New York City, is plagued by failed blind dates with men, and decides to answer a newspaper's personal advertisement. The advertisement has been placed by 'lesbian-curious' Helen Cooper, a thirtysomething art gallerist.

Themes

Exploration of sexuality, Perfectionism and happiness, Visibility versus secrecy, Family expectations and support, Identity in intimate relationships, Growth through experimentation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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