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Love Is in the Air

1631. Love Is in the Air

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy
6.3

20131h 36min

France

Director: Alexandre Castagnetti

Antoine is a lawyer living in New York. On his way back to France for the final round of a job interview, Antoine finds himself sitting right next to his ex-girlfriend Julie. With a seven-hour flight ahead of them, they are going to have to speak to each other.

Themes

Romance under pressure, Loyalty versus desire, Ex-girlfriend pressure, Final job interview, Seven-hour flight dynamics, Imminent wedding pressure

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Amazon Video
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A mysterious epidemic spreads across the planet. Humanity develops an irrational fear of open spaces that causes instant death. Soon, the world population is trapped inside buildings. As Barcelona descends into chaos, Marc sets off on a quest to find Julia, his missing girlfriend, without ever going outside.

Themes

Panic attack dynamics, Subway survival dynamics, Agoraphobia constraint, Pregnant life under crisis, Bear attack risk, Seeds scarcity

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Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Love and Honor

1633. Love and Honor

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
5.7

20131h 32min

United States

Director: Danny Mooney

When a young soldier in Vietnam gets dumped by his hometown girl, he and his best friend decide to go AWOL and return to the States to win her back.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Loyalty versus obligation, Flight from duty, Affection amid conflict, Deception under cover, Antiwar activism influence

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Place Beyond the Pines

1634. The Place Beyond the Pines

Drama Crime Organized Crime Tragic Drama
7.3

20132h 20min

United States

Director: Derek Cianfrance

A motorcycle stunt rider considers committing a crime in order to provide for his wife and child, an act that puts him on a collision course with a cop-turned-politician.

Themes

Police corruption, Crime and consequences, Family obligation vs ambition, Diverging narrative, Haunted by the past, Intergenerational legacy

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Croods

1635. The Croods

Animation Adventure Family Comedy Family Animation
7.1

20131h 39min

United States

Director: Kirk DeMicco

The prehistoric Croods family live in a particularly dangerous moment in time. Patriarch Grug, his mate Ugga, teenage daughter Eep, son Thunk, and feisty Gran gather food by day and huddle together in a cave at night. When a more evolved caveman named Guy arrives on the scene, Grug is distrustful, but it soon becomes apparent that Guy is correct about the impending destruction of their world.

Themes

Intergenerational tension, Trust under threat, Leadership under strain, Change vs safety, Jealousy and cooperation, Innovation vs fear

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Ruby Red

1636. Ruby Red

Fantasy Drama Romance Time-Rule Fantasy Coming-of-Age Drama
6.0

20132h 2min

Germany

Director: Felix Fuchssteiner

On her 16th birthday, Gwendolyn Shepherd finds out that instead of her cousin, she has inherited a rare gene that allows her to travel through time.

Themes

Aristocratic exclusion, Lineage pressure, Time travel dynamics, Duty vs desire, Trust and deception, Teenage romance tension

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Crush

1637. Crush

Thriller Erotic Thriller
5.6

20131h 34min

United States

Director: Malik Bader

A secret admirer's crush on a high school athlete takes a fatal turn.

Themes

Jealousy and competition, Violence as consequence, Public scrutiny under threat, Romantic rivalry pressure, Unhealthy obsession, Artistic identity vs athletic identity

Available on

Hoopla
Fandango at Home Free
Tubi TV
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Night Train to Lisbon

1638. Night Train to Lisbon

Mystery Romance Thriller Investigation Mystery Political Thriller
6.8

20131h 51min

Germany, Portugal

Director: Bille August

Raimund Gregorius, having saved a beautiful Portuguese woman from leaping to her death, stumbles upon a mesmerizing book by a Portuguese author, which compels him to suddenly abandon the boring life he has led for years and to embark on an enthralling adventure. In search of the author, Gregorius acts as detective, pulling together pieces of a puzzle that involves political and emotional intrigue and the highest possible stakes. His voyage is one that transcends time and space, delving into the realms of history, medicine and love, all in search of true meaning to his life.

Themes

Loyalty and betrayal, Loneliness and longing, Resistance against dictatorship, Romance under political risk, Pursuit of meaning, Memory and inquiry

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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21 & Over

1639. 21 & Over

Comedy Adult Comedy
5.8

20131h 33min

United States

Director: Jon Lucas

Brilliant student Jeff Chang has the most important interview of his life tomorrow. But today is still his birthday, what starts off as a casual celebration with friends evolves into a night of debauchery that risks to derail his life plan.

Themes

Peer pressure, Group dynamics, Boundary testing, Drinking culture, Consequences of excess, Reckless celebration

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Stoker

1640. Stoker

Drama Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Relationship Drama
6.7

20131h 39min

United States

Director: Park Chan-wook

After India's father dies in an auto accident, her uncle Charlie, whom she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mother Evelyn. Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives, but instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.

Themes

Manipulation and control, Toxic family dynamics, Ambivalent affection, Family loyalty vs betrayal, Dangerous charisma, Deception in intimate bonds

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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