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Deliver Us from Evil

1431. Deliver Us from Evil

Thriller Crime Horror Detective Mystery Crime Supernatural Horror
6.2

20141h 58min

United States

Director: Scott Derrickson

When a frightening wave of violence sweeps through New York City, troubled cop Sarchie fails to find a rational explanation for the bizarre crimes. However, his eyes are opened to a frightening alternate reality when renegade Jesuit priest Mendoza convinces him that demonic possession may be to blame for the gruesome murders. Together, they wage a valiant supernatural struggle to rid the city of an otherworldly evil.

Themes

Iraq war veteran trauma, New york city pressure, Faith vs occult, Moral injury and confession, Investigation under supernatural pressure, Human evil vs demon influence

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Young Ones

1432. Young Ones

Western Action Drama Science Fiction Dystopian Sci-Fi
5.8

20141h 40min

South Africa, United States

Director: Jake Paltrow

In a future where water is scarce, a farmer defends his land and hopes to rejuvenate his parched soil. However, his daughter's boyfriend schemes to steal the land for himself.

Themes

Economic desperation and survival, Resource scarcity under monopoly, Land defense under threat, Deception and manipulation under duress, Intergenerational conflict over land, Technology versus labor in crisis

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Begin Again

1433. Begin Again

Comedy Music Romance Drama Narrative Musical
7.4

20141h 44min

United States

Director: John Carney

Gretta, a budding songwriter, finds herself alone after her boyfriend Dave ditches her. Her life gains purpose when Dan, a record label executive, notices her talent.

Themes

Artistic integrity vs commerce, Creative collaboration under pressure, Mentor protégé dynamics, Industry transformation tensions, Urban ambition authenticity, Relationship between art and market

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They Came Together

1434. They Came Together

Comedy Parody
5.6

20141h 23min

United States

Director: David Wain

A small business owner is about to lose her shop to a major corporate development.

Themes

Small business vs corporate pressure, Financial stress and debt risk, Family dynamics and parental approval, Social prejudice and group identity, Deception and identity reveal, Relationship commitment under strain

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Song of the Sea

1435. Song of the Sea

Family Animation Fantasy Family Animation Mythological Fantasy
8.0

20141h 34min

Ireland, Luxembourg

Director: Tomm Moore

The story of the last Seal Child’s journey home. After their mother’s disappearance, Ben and Saoirse are sent to live with Granny in the city. When they resolve to return to their home by the sea, their journey becomes a race against time as they are drawn into a world Ben knows only from his mother’s folktales. But this is no bedtime story; these fairy folk have been in our world far too long. It soon becomes clear to Ben that Saoirse is the key to their survival.

Themes

Grief and memory, Isolation on remote island, Silence and communication, Family duty vs longing, Folklore vs reality, Sea as home and threat

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Creep

1436. Creep

Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.3

20141h 22min

United States

Director: Patrick Brice

Looking for work, Aaron comes across a cryptic online ad: “$1,000 for the day. Filming service. Discretion is appreciated.” Low on cash and full of naiveté, he decides to go for it. He drives to a cabin in a remote mountain town where he meets Josef, his cinematic subject for the day. Josef is sincere and the project seems heartfelt, so Aaron begins to film. But as the day goes on, it becomes clear that Josef is not who he says, and his intentions are not at all pure.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Power and control, Sexual violence, Isolation under threat, Surveillance intrusion, Unreliable narration

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Third Person

1437. Third Person

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
6.3

20142h 17min

Belgium, Germany

Director: Paul Haggis

An acclaimed novelist struggles to write an analysis of love in one of three stories, each set in a different city, that detail the beginning, middle and end of a relationship.

Themes

Trauma and grief, Custody and parental conflict, Infidelity and commitment pressure, Emotional distance and longing, Secrets shaping trust, Imagined narratives and reality

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Walking on Sunshine

1438. Walking on Sunshine

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy
5.4

20141h 37min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Dania Pasquini

Set to the music of popular hit songs from the 1980s. A beautiful coastal village, present day Italy. After a whirlwind romance, Maddie is preparing to marry gorgeous Italian Raf, and has invited her sister Taylor to the wedding. Unbeknownst to Maddie, however, Raf is Taylor's ex-holiday flame, and the love of her life...

Themes

Protective deception, Past relationships resurfacing, Loyalty versus desire, Private feelings in public, Sibling wedding pressures, Pregnancy news

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Google Play Movies
YouTube
Starz Apple TV Channel
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Jersey Boys

1439. Jersey Boys

Music Drama Music Biopic Entertainment Industry Drama
6.8

20142h 14min

United States

Director: Clint Eastwood

A musical biopic of the Four Seasons—the rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music became symbolic of a generation. Far from a mere tribute concert, it gets to the heart of the relationships at the centre of the group, with a special focus on frontman Frankie Valli, the small kid with the big falsetto.

Themes

Fame and personal cost, Debt pressure on art, Identity and reinvention, Mob pressure on creativity, Ambition vs family obligations, Internal group dynamics and leadership

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The Rewrite

1440. The Rewrite

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Workplace Comedy
6.3

20141h 47min

United States

Director: Marc Lawrence

An Oscar-winning writer in a slump leaves Hollywood to teach screenwriting at a college on the East Coast, where he falls for a single mom taking classes there.

Themes

Professor authority tension, Teaching as transformation, Single mom mentorship, College setting pressures, Undergraduate student potential, Ethical boundaries in teaching

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