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The Game Changers

591. The Game Changers

Documentary Sports Documentary
7.8

20191h 28min

United States

Director: Louie Psihoyos

From the UFC Octagon in Las Vegas and the anthropology lab at Dartmouth, to a strongman gym in Berlin and the bushlands of Zimbabwe, the world is introduced to elite athletes, special ops soldiers, visionary scientists, cultural icons, and everyday heroes—each on a mission to create a seismic shift in the way we eat and live.

Themes

Plant-based performance debate, Athlete recovery optimization, Industry messaging controversy, Environmental health links, Scientific disagreement among experts, Food system critique

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And Then We Danced

592. And Then We Danced

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
7.6

20191h 53min

France, Georgia

Director: Levan Akin

Merab, a devoted dancer, has been training for years with his partner Mary for a spot in the National Georgian Ensemble. The arrival of another male dancer, Irakli, sparks both an intense rivalry and romantic desire that may cause Merab to risk his future in dance as well as his relationships.

Themes

Family pressure, Tradition vs modernity, Homophobia constraints, Artistic ambition vs identity, Secret romance, Competition and rivalry in the arts

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Downton Abbey

593. Downton Abbey

Drama Romance History Historical Drama Passionate Romance
7.4

20192h 2min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Michael Engler

The Crawley family is living its usual life at Downton when a sudden announcement shakes the household: the King and Queen will soon visit the estate. Everyone scrambles to prepare for the reception, but as the pressure rises, old grudges resurface and new intrigues emerge—threatening not only the royal visit, but the lives of those at Downton.

Themes

Class and service boundaries, Public image vs private duty, Ritual disruption of tradition, Estate inheritance and lineage, Loyalty under external intrusion

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Freaks

594. Freaks

Science Fiction Thriller Dystopian Sci-Fi Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.7

20191h 45min

Canada, United States

Director: Adam B. Stein

Kept locked inside the house by her father, 7-year-old Chloe lives in fear and fascination of the outside world, where Abnormals create a constant threat—or so she believes. When a mysterious stranger offers her a glimpse of what's really happening outside, Chloe soon finds that while the truth isn't so simple, the danger is very real.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Mistrust of authority, Ethics of power, Parental control and isolation, Fear of the outside world, Protective vs exploitative guardians

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The Goldfinch

595. The Goldfinch

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
6.4

20192h 29min

United States

Director: John Crowley

A boy in New York is taken in by a wealthy family after his mother is killed in a bombing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In a rush of panic, he steals 'The Goldfinch', a painting that eventually draws him into a world of crime.

Themes

Loyalty and betrayal, Crime and consequence, Trauma and endurance, Art as temptation, Forgery and deception, Wealth and belonging

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The Room

596. The Room

Horror Drama Mystery Science Fiction Supernatural Horror
6.1

20191h 39min

Belgium, France

Director: Christian Volckman

Kate and Matt discover that a part of their house can grant wishes. In the wake of two miscarriages, what they want most is a child.

Themes

Wish fulfillment costs, Fragile marriage under pressure, Room as external force, Isolation inside walls, Time distortion and aging, Boundaries between home and world

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Someone, Somewhere

597. Someone, Somewhere

Drama Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.6

20191h 50min

Belgium, France

Director: Cédric Klapisch

Rémy and Mélanie live next door to each other in Paris but have never met. The two thirty-year-old Parisians search for connections online, but never have much success. Falling deeper into loneliness and depression, both decide to start attending regular therapy. With the help of their therapists, they uncover the real roots of their issues, and find that the connection they were both searching for is much closer than they thought.

Themes

Urban loneliness, Depressive mood, Proximity over distance, Therapy as catalyst, Online connection search, Nearby relationships

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Bad Education

598. Bad Education

Drama Crime History Historical Drama Organized Crime
7.1

20191h 48min

United States

Director: Cory Finley

A superintendent of a school district works for the betterment of the student’s education when an embezzlement scheme is discovered, threatening to destroy everything.

Themes

Public trust under scrutiny, Embezzlement and accountability, New york education, 2000s embezzlement pattern, Long island politics

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Live Twice, Love Once

599. Live Twice, Love Once

Comedy Drama Psychological Drama
7.2

20191h 41min

Spain

Director: María Ripoll

A retired academic teacher tries to find the love of his youth after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

Themes

Memory as identity anchor, Ageing and memory, Pursuit of childhood dreams, Family dynamics under stress, Caregiver burdens and resilience, Stable relationships amid ageing

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Blackbird

600. Blackbird

Drama Family Drama
6.6

20191h 38min

United States, Sweden

Director: Roger Michell

A terminally ill mother invites her family to their country house for one final gathering, but tensions quickly boil over between her two daughters.

Themes

Illness as catalyst, Family obligation pressure, Conflict over autonomy, Affair and loyalty, Betrayal and secrecy, Grief vs control

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