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The Way Way Back

1611. The Way Way Back

Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama Buddy Comedy
7.4

20131h 43min

United States

Director: Jim Rash

Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Having a rough time fitting in, Duncan finds an unexpected friend in Owen, manager of the Water Wizz water park.

Themes

Family boundary tensions, Coming of age pressures, Mentor dynamics, Belonging and exclusion, Neglect and seeking acceptance, Water park pressure

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Amazon Video
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The East

1612. The East

Drama Thriller Political Thriller Political Drama
6.8

20131h 56min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: Zal Batmanglij

An operative for an elite private intelligence firm finds her priorities irrevocably changed after she is tasked with infiltrating an anarchist group known for executing covert attacks upon major corporations.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty vs duty, Romance under pressure, Corporate accountability, Eco terrorist protest, Undercover ethics conflict

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Only God Forgives

1613. Only God Forgives

Drama Thriller Crime Narcotics Crime Revenge Thriller
5.7

20131h 29min

Denmark, France

Director: Nicolas Winding Refn

Julian, who runs a Thai boxing club as a front organization for his family's drug smuggling operation, is forced by his mother Crystal to find and kill the individual responsible for his brother's recent death.

Themes

Family loyalty under pressure, Corruption and complicity, Violence as control, Cycles of vengeance, Power through fear, Exploitation and coercion

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Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Free Fall

1614. Free Fall

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
7.5

20131h 37min

Germany

Director: Stephan Lacant

A promising career with the police, a baby on the way... Marc's life seems to be right on track. Then he meets fellow policeman Kay and during their regular jogs Marc experiences a never-before-felt sense of ease and effortlessness – and what it means to fall in love with another man.

Themes

Duty vs desire, Double life, Trust and deception, Homophobia pressure, Infidelity conflict, Coming out struggle

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Behind the Candelabra

1615. Behind the Candelabra

Drama Romance Entertainment Industry Drama Passionate Romance
7.0

20131h 58min

United States

Director: Steven Soderbergh

Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.

Themes

Legal battles and settlements, Based on novel dynamics, Celebrity influence and control, In the closet pressures, Drug dependency erosion, Memoir-driven image preservation

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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The Past

1616. The Past

Drama Mystery Family Drama Unreliable Perspective Mystery
7.7

20132h 10min

France, Italy

Director: Asghar Farhadi

After four years apart, Ahmad returns to his wife Marie in Paris in order to progress their divorce. During his brief stay, he cannot help noticing the strained relationship between Marie and her daughter Lucie. As he attempts to improve matters between mother and daughter Ahmad unwittingly lifts the lid on a long buried secret...

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Family secrets, Legal proceedings and divorce, Depression and suicide, Marital conflict, Pregnancy amid divorce

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Apple TV
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Frances Ha

1617. Frances Ha

Comedy Drama Awkward Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
7.4

20131h 26min

Brazil, United States

Director: Noah Baumbach

An aspiring dancer moves to New York City and becomes caught up in a whirlwind of flighty fair-weather friends, diminishing fortunes and career setbacks.

Themes

Economic precarity, Loyalty under strain, Friendship and ambition, Self-discovery through mobility, Urban independence, Ambition vs dependence

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Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Epic

1618. Epic

Animation Adventure Family Fantasy Animated Fantasy Adventure
6.6

20131h 42min

United States

Director: Chris Wedge

A teenager finds herself transported to a deep forest setting where a battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil is taking place. She bands together with a rag-tag group characters in order to save their world—and ours.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Coming of age, Teamwork under pressure, Parental obsession vs autonomy, Science vs magic, Forest guardianship, Good vs evil conflict

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Hummingbird

1619. Hummingbird

Action Thriller One-Person Army Revenge Thriller
6.2

20131h 40min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: Steven Knight

Homeless and on the run from a military court martial, a damaged ex-special forces soldier navigating London's criminal underworld seizes an opportunity to assume another man's identity, transforming into an avenging angel in the process.

Themes

Moral ambiguity, Surveillance pressure, Urban precarity, Identity through deception, Crime and charity, Social resilience

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Apple TV
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What Maisie Knew

1620. What Maisie Knew

Drama Family Drama
7.4

20131h 39min

United States

Director: Scott McGehee

In New York City, a young girl is caught in the middle of her parents' bitter custody battle.

Themes

Custody conflict, Parental self-interest, Blended family dynamics, Loyalty vs convenience, Child agency under pressure, Boundary shifting

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Amazon Prime Video
Apple TV
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