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Movies with gritty vibe

Anna and the Apocalypse

391. Anna and the Apocalypse

Horror Comedy Fantasy Dark Comedy Zombie Horror
6.1

20181h 38min

United Kingdom

Director: John McPhail

Overview

A zombie apocalypse threatens the sleepy town of Little Haven—at Christmas—forcing Anna and her friends to fight, slash, and sing their way to survival. In a desperate race to reach their loved ones, they soon learn that no one is safe in this new world, and with civilization falling apart around them, the only people they can truly rely on are each other.

Themes

Loyalty under strain, Community resilience, Duty and sacrifice, Humor amid horror, Outbreak creates isolation, Authority drives sheltering

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The Possession of Hannah Grace

392. The Possession of Hannah Grace

Horror Drama Supernatural Horror
5.2

20181h 26min

United States

Director: Diederik Van Rooijen

Overview

When a cop who is just out of rehab takes the graveyard shift in a city hospital morgue, she faces a series of bizarre, violent events caused by an evil entity in one of the corpses.

Themes

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Mortal Engines

393. Mortal Engines

Adventure Science Fiction Dystopian Sci-Fi Globetrotting Adventure
6.1

20182h 8min

New Zealand, United States

Director: Christian Rivers

Overview

Many thousands of years in the future, Earth’s cities roam the globe on huge wheels, devouring each other in a struggle for ever diminishing resources. On one of these massive traction cities, the old London, Tom Natsworthy has an unexpected encounter with a mysterious young woman from the wastelands who will change the course of his life forever.

Themes

Revenge as motive, Technology as weapon, Resource scarcity, Shifting loyalties and alliances, Exploitation and survival, Predator cities and static settlements

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I Am Jonas

394. I Am Jonas

Drama Romance TV Movie Coming-of-Age Drama Dark Romance
7.0

20181h 22min

France

Director: Christophe Charrier

Overview

When Jonas was 14 he met the charismatic but mysterious Nathan. In addition to guiding him in grappling with his sexuality, Jonas soon confronts something dark and even dangerous about his new friend. Now an attractive, sexually assured adult, memories from this time still haunt Jonas.

Themes

Homophobia stigma, Gay youth experience, Sexual identity pressure, Gameboy memory bond, Coming of age secrecy, Memory haunting loss

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Creed II

395. Creed II

Drama Action Sports Competition
7.1

20182h 10min

United States

Director: Steven Caple Jr.

Overview

Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight against an opponent with ties to his family's past, Adonis Creed is up against the challenge of his life.

Themes

Rivalry under pressure, Pregnancy and responsibility, Media glare and manipulation, Boxing discipline and training, Legacy and family obligations, Mentor influence and guidance

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Green Book

396. Green Book

Drama Comedy History Historical Drama Buddy Comedy
8.2

20182h 10min

United States

Director: Peter Farrelly

Overview

Tony Lip, a bouncer in 1962, is hired to drive pianist Don Shirley on a tour through the Deep South in the days when African Americans, forced to find alternate accommodations and services due to segregation laws below the Mason-Dixon Line, relied on a guide called The Negro Motorist Green Book.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Racial discrimination in hospitality, Meritocracy vs prejudice, Protective duty vs independence, Dignity under pressure, Reconciliation after conflict

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Your Son

397. Your Son

Drama Thriller Tragic Drama Revenge Thriller
6.1

20181h 43min

Spain

Director: Miguel Ángel Vivas

Overview

Jaime, a doctor who lives in Seville, finds his life radically changed when his son is left fighting for his life after being beaten up during a robbery. The feelings of pain and helplessness soon change to feelings of hate and anger, converting a good dad into a dehumanised man.

Themes

Violence and aftermath, Revenge dynamics, Parental protectiveness under threat, Dehumanisation under stress, Pain to anger, Investigation as moral test

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Widows

398. Widows

Crime Thriller Drama Heist Psychological Drama
6.8

20182h 9min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Steve McQueen

Overview

A police shootout leaves four thieves dead during an explosive armed robbery attempt in Chicago. Their widows have nothing in common except a debt left behind by their spouses' criminal activities. Hoping to forge a future on their own terms, they join forces to pull off a heist.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Economic desperation, Political influence and crime, Dynastic power dynamics, Solidarity under danger, Empowerment through collaboration

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Robin Hood

399. Robin Hood

Adventure Action Thriller Fantasy Adventure Epic
5.4

20181h 56min

United States

Director: Otto Bathurst

Overview

A war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown.

Themes

Corruption of authority, Loyalty under pressure, Leadership from outsiders, Disguise as strategy, Uprising of the oppressed, Church-state manipulation

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Overlord

400. Overlord

Horror War Science Fiction Monster Horror World War II
6.6

20181h 50min

United States

Director: Julius Avery

Overview

France, June 1944. On the eve of D-Day, some American paratroopers fall behind enemy lines after their aircraft crashes while on a mission to destroy a radio tower in a small village near the beaches of Normandy. After reaching their target, the surviving paratroopers realise that, in addition to fighting the Nazi troops that patrol the village, they also must fight against something else.

Themes

Deception and coercion, Survival under occupation, Ethical costs of experimentation, Science as weapon, Mutant power consequences, Desegregation under fire

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