hopeful backdrop

Movies with hopeful vibe

Single All the Way

1. Single All the Way

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Parody
6.2
20211h 39min

Overview

Desperate to avoid his family’s judgment about his perpetual single status, Peter convinces his best friend Nick to join him for the holidays and pretend that they’re now in a relationship. But when Peter’s mother sets him up on a blind date with her handsome trainer James, the plan goes awry.

Themes

Romantic deception, Family expectations, Lgbt visibility, Christmas pressures, Blind date dynamics

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A Castle for Christmas

2. A Castle for Christmas

Comedy Adventure Awkward Comedy Globetrotting Adventure
5.6
20211h 38min

Overview

To escape a scandal, a bestselling author journeys to Scotland, where she falls in love with a castle -- and faces off with the grumpy duke who owns it.

Themes

"movie: a castle for christmas. genres: comedy, Adventure, Comedy, Adventure main themes: scotland, Castle, Christmas, Scotland, Castle, Christmas full keywords list: scotland, Castle, Christmas. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of personal redemption and the healing power of love amidst life's challenges. it highlights the importance of community and connection in overcoming past traumas and finding happiness."

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A Boy Called Christmas

3. A Boy Called Christmas

Family Adventure Fantasy Christmas Family Adventure Epic
6.7
20211h 44min

Overview

An ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm. Taking with him a headstrong reindeer called Blitzen and a loyal pet mouse, Nikolas soon meets his destiny in this magical and endearing story that proves nothing is impossible…

Themes

Family resilience, Belonging through belief, Hope under threat, Myth and reality, Journey as transformation, Generosity as identity

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King Richard

4. King Richard

Drama History Biographical History Sports Biography
7.5
20212h 24min

Overview

The story of how Richard Williams served as a coach to his daughters Venus and Serena, who will soon become two of the most legendary tennis players in history.

Themes

Class inequality pressure, Family ambition discipline, Elite circles exclusion, Media scrutiny expectations, Coaching authority tensions, Humility vs ambition

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Freaks Out

5. Freaks Out

Adventure Fantasy Drama Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy
6.9
20212h 21min

Overview

Four super-powered circus freaks find themselves trapped in war-torn Rome after their foster father is captured by the Nazis.

Themes

Survival through solidarity, Hidden powers risk, Italian resistance dynamics, Power under control, Circus under occupation, Spectacle as weapon

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Amazon Prime Video
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Cry Macho

6. Cry Macho

Drama Western Modern Western Family Drama
5.7
20211h 44min

Overview

A one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder takes a job from an ex-boss to bring the man's young son home from Mexico.

Themes

"movie: cry macho. genres: drama, Western, Drama, Western main themes: mexico, Based on novel or book, Kidnapping, Mexico, Based on novel or book, Kidnapping full keywords list: mexico, Based on novel or book, Kidnapping, 1970s, Neo-western, Animal whisperer, Apathetic, Disapproving. concept analysis: the film explores themes of masculinity and personal identity, Challenging traditional notions of what it means to be 'macho'. it emphasizes the importance of connection, Choice, And the journey of self-discovery against the backdrop of familial bonds and societal pressures."

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Overview

Evan McCauley has skills he never learned and memories of places he has never visited. Self-medicated and on the brink of a mental breakdown, a secret group that call themselves “Infinites” come to his rescue, revealing that his memories are real.

Themes

"movie: infinite. genres: science fiction, Action, Adventure, Science fiction, Action, Adventure main themes: based on novel or book, Secret organization, Reincarnation, Based on novel or book, Secret organization, Reincarnation full keywords list: based on novel or book, Secret organization, Reincarnation, Memories, Matter of fact, Straightforward. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of reincarnation and the struggle between creation and destruction, As characters navigate their past lives to influence the present. it raises questions about identity, Memory, And the moral implications of wielding power over life and death."

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Afterlife of the Party

8. Afterlife of the Party

Fantasy Comedy Drama Supernatural Fantasy Parody
5.8
20211h 49min

Overview

A social butterfly who dies during her birthday week is given a second chance to right her wrongs on Earth.

Themes

"movie: afterlife of the party. genres: fantasy, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama main themes: back from the dead, Back from the dead full keywords list: back from the dead. concept analysis: the film explores themes of redemption and the importance of personal connections, Emphasizing how unresolved relationships can haunt us even after death. it highlights the transformative power of love and forgiveness in overcoming life's challenges."

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Overview

In the not-too-distant future: after a global catastrophe has wiped out nearly all of humanity on Earth, an elite astronaut from Space Colony Kepler must make a decision that will seal the fate of the people on both planets.

Themes

"movie: the colony. genres: science fiction, Thriller, Science fiction, Thriller main themes: dystopia, Post-apocalyptic future, Space travel, Dystopia, Post-apocalyptic future, Space travel full keywords list: dystopia, Post-apocalyptic future, Space travel, Space, Apocalypse, Father daughter reunion, Future earth, Father daughter relationship. concept analysis: the film explores themes of survival and the moral complexities of human reproduction in a post-apocalyptic world. it raises questions about identity, Family, And the lengths one will go to protect their loved ones in dire circumstances."

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CODA

10. CODA

Drama Music Romance Family Drama Narrative Musical
8.0
20211h 52min

Overview

As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family's fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and her fear of abandoning her parents.

Themes

Identity through music, Economic pressure on a fishing family, Family obligation vs personal ambition, Communication across deaf and hearing, Pursuit of art under constraint, Sign language as bridge

Available on

Apple TV
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