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Movies with measured vibe

The Night Eats the World

511. The Night Eats the World

Horror Thriller Science Fiction Zombie Horror Survival Thriller
6.0

20181h 34min

France

Director: Dominique Rocher

After waking up to find himself all alone in an apartment where a massive party was being held the night before, Sam is immediately forced to face a terrifying reality: the living dead have invaded the streets of Paris.

Themes

Isolation and loneliness, Urban decay and survival, Sound as lure and response, Self reliance under siege, Fragile human connection, Perception under stress

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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The Silent Revolution

512. The Silent Revolution

Drama History Historical Drama Political History
7.4

20181h 52min

Germany

Director: Lars Kraume

Stalinstadt, East Germany, 1956. While the Hungarian uprising against Soviets is taking place, teenage members of a classroom of the local school perform a seemingly harmless act that causes unexpected consequences.

Themes

Freedom of expression, Police state pressure, Class-based conformity, State authority control, Misinformation manipulation, Youth rebellion dynamics

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms

513. Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms

Animation Fantasy Drama Adventure Anime
7.4

20181h 55min

Japan

Director: Mari Okada

Fleeing the war, the immortal Machia, graced with eternal youth, finds a baby abandoned in the forest and decides to raise it as her own child, sparking a moving story between a mortal and a being who does not age.

Themes

Family relationships, Coming of age, Captivity and escape, Dragon presence, Military conflict, Time skip consequences

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Amazon Prime Video
Apple TV
Crunchyroll
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Annihilation

514. Annihilation

Science Fiction Horror Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi Cosmic Horror
6.8

20181h 55min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Alex Garland

A biologist signs up for a dangerous, secret expedition into a mysterious zone where the laws of nature don't apply.

Themes

Isolation and paranoia, Dna distortion and transformation, Boundary breach and mutation, Ecological mutation and hybridity, Ambiguity and indeterminacy, Obsession and self-destruction

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Every Day

515. Every Day

Romance Fantasy Supernatural Fantasy Fantasy Romance
6.4

20181h 37min

Switzerland, United Kingdom

Director: Michael Sucsy

16-year old Rhiannon falls in love with a mysterious spirit named “A” that inhabits a different body every day. Feeling an unmatched connection, Rhiannon and “A” work each day to find each other, not knowing what the next day will bring.

Themes

Body as vessel, Privacy vs intrusion, Family stress, Romance across bodies, Identity across change

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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I Can Only Imagine

516. I Can Only Imagine

Music Drama Music Biopic Family Drama
7.3

20181h 50min

United States

Director: Andrew Erwin

Growing up in Greenville, Texas, Bart Millard suffers physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his father, Arthur. When Arthur becomes terminally ill, he finds redemption by embracing his faith and rediscovering his love for his son. Years later, Bart's troubled childhood and mended relationship with his dad inspires him to write the hit song "I Can Only Imagine" as singer of the Christian band MercyMe.

Themes

Music as identity, Abusive father dynamics, Faith shaping choices, Independent film realism, Family reconciliation pressures, Biographical drama frame

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Mercy

517. The Mercy

Drama Adventure Historical Drama Maritime Adventure
6.0

20181h 42min

United Kingdom

Director: James Marsh

In 1968, Donald Crowhurst, an amateur sailor, endangers the fate of his family and business, and his own life, blinded by his ambition to compete in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race, attempting to become the first person in history to single-handedly circumnavigate the world without making any stopover.

Themes

Ambition under pressure, Deception under scrutiny, Family financial strain, Risk and responsibility, Public attention and guilt

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Custody

518. Custody

Drama Thriller Family Drama Domestic Thriller
7.5

20181h 33min

France

Director: Xavier Legrand

Miriam and Antoine have recently separated. While she’s willing to permit their 17-year-old daughter Josephine to decide living arrangements for herself, Miriam is desperate to keep her youngest, 11-year-old Julien, away from his father. But the magistrate rules in favour of joint custody, and suddenly the boy is thrown directly into the middle of an escalating parental conflict, where it seems inevitable that sides must be chosen.

Themes

Parent child relationship, Custody battle, Abusive father, Divorce and separation, Frightened boy, Joint custody pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Current War

519. The Current War

Drama History Historical Drama Historical Event
6.5

20181h 48min

Russia, United States

Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

Electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse compete to create a sustainable system and market it to the American people.

Themes

Risk and restraint, Patent battles, Public persuasion strategies, Markets and innovation, Technological rivalry, Legacy of invention

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Fandango At Home
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Please Stand By

520. Please Stand By

Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama Buddy Comedy
6.7

20181h 33min

United States

Director: Ben Lewin

A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in order to boldly go and deliver her 500-page Star Trek script to a writing competition in Hollywood. On an adventure full of laughter and tears, Wendy follows the guiding spirit of Mr. Spock on her journey into the unknown.

Themes

Creativity under pressure, Resilience after setback, Autism and independence, Pursuit of artistic dream, Family support vs doubt, Caregiver expectations

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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