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231. Huesera: The Bone Woman

Huesera: The Bone Woman
Horror Mystery Drama Supernatural Horror Mystic Mystery
6.0
20231h 37minMexico, Peru
Director: Michelle Garza Cervera

Overview

Valeria's joy at becoming a first-time mother is quickly taken away when she's cursed by a sinister entity. As danger closes in, she's forced deeper into a chilling world of dark magic that threatens to consume her.

Themes

Maternal anxiety under threat, Ritual versus modern healing, Family blame and isolation, Agency under external pressure, Motherhood under danger

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232. Pamela, A Love Story

Pamela, A Love Story
Documentary Biographical Documentary
7.2
20231h 53minUnited States
Director: Ryan White

Overview

In her own words, through personal video and diaries, Pamela Anderson shares the story of her rise to fame, rocky romances and infamous sex tape scandal.

Themes

Fame and objectification, Public gaze vs privacy, Gendered media scrutiny, Diary-based memory, Turbulent marriage and autonomy

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233. True Spirit

True Spirit
Adventure Drama History Maritime Adventure Coming-of-Age Drama
6.8
20231h 49minAustralia, United States
Director: Sarah Spillane

Overview

When the tenacious young sailor Jessica Watson sets out to be the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world, many expect her to fail. With the support of her sailing coach and mentor Ben Bryant and her parents, Jessica is determined to accomplish what was thought to be impossible, navigating some of the world’s most challenging stretches of ocean over the course of 210 days.

Themes

Based on true story, Solo endurance under pressure, Sailing trip, Public scrutiny and doubt, Loneliness and perseverance, Risk management and decision making

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Netflix
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234. Missing

Missing
Drama Mystery Thriller Whodunit Investigation Suspense
7.1
20231h 51minUnited States
Director: Will Merrick

Overview

When her mother disappears while on vacation in Colombia with her new boyfriend, June’s search for answers is hindered by international red tape. Stuck thousands of miles away in Los Angeles, June creatively uses all the latest technology at her fingertips to try and find her before it’s too late. But as she digs deeper, her digital sleuthing raises more questions than answers... and when June unravels secrets about her mom, she discovers that she never really knew her at all.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Intergenerational tension, Overprotective parenting, Family secrecy, Digital sleuthing ethics, Betrayal within relationships

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235. A Man Called Otto

A Man Called Otto
Comedy Drama Buddy Comedy Family Drama
7.5
20222h 6minSweden, United States
Director: Marc Forster

Overview

When a lively young family moves in next door, grumpy widower Otto Anderson meets his match in a quick-witted, pregnant woman named Marisol, leading to an unlikely friendship that turns his world upside down.

Themes

Resilience through connection, Urban development pressure, Grief memory, Aging purpose, Privacy exposure, Neighbor care

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236. Women Talking

Women Talking
Drama Tragic Drama
6.9
20221h 44minUnited States
Director: Sarah Polley

Overview

A group of women in an isolated religious colony struggle to reconcile their faith with a series of sexual assaults committed by the colony's men.

Themes

Female solidarity under pressure, Faith vs child safety, Community governance and dissent, Collective autonomy under oppression

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237. The Eight Mountains

The Eight Mountains
Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.7
20222h 27minBelgium, France
Director: Felix van Groeningen

Overview

An epic journey of friendship and self-discovery set in the breathtaking Italian Alps, The Eight Mountains follows over four decades the profound, complex relationship between Pietro and Bruno.

Themes

Self reinvention, Longstanding friendship, Creative ambition, Belonging and dislocation, Parental tensions, Mountain lifeworld

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238. Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Music History Drama Music Biopic Biographical History
6.6
20222h 24minUnited States
Director: Kasi Lemmons

Overview

The joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time. Tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.

Themes

Addiction and rehab, Identity under public gaze, Fame and burnout, Parental control and independence, Money mismanagement and control, Public scrutiny and criticism, Romantic entanglements and loyalty

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239. Avatar: The Way of Water

Avatar: The Way of Water
Action Adventure Science Fiction Epic Action Adventure Epic
7.5
20223h 12minUnited States
Director: James Cameron

Overview

Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, learn the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.

Themes

Loyalty under threat, Family resilience under invasion, Belonging across clans, Adaptation to sea life, Adopted family dynamics, Grief and leadership burden

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240. The Whale

The Whale
Drama Tragic Drama
7.6
20221h 57minUnited States
Director: Darren Aronofsky

Overview

A reclusive English teacher suffering from severe obesity attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption.

Themes

Deception and secrecy, Family estrangement, Economic leverage, Religious guilt, Health decline, Caregiving dynamics

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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