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The Exception

941. The Exception

War Drama Romance World War II Historical Drama
6.8

20171h 47min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: David Leveaux

Nothing is as it seems in this riveting World War 2 thriller as a wary soldier goes to investigate a mysterious German monarch at his secluded mansion, leading him into a web of deceit and a dangerous love affair with a local Jewish woman.

Themes

Loyalty vs duty, Forbidden romance, Deception under pressure, Political manipulation, Secrecy and exposure, Legitimacy of rule

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Buster's Mal Heart

942. Buster's Mal Heart

Mystery Drama Unreliable Perspective Mystery Psychological Drama
6.1

20171h 36min

United States

Director: Sarah Adina Smith

An eccentric mountain man on the run from the local sheriff recalls the mysterious events that brought him to his present fugitive state.

Themes

Perception vs reality, Isolation and survival, Paranoia toward authorities, Pursuit on the run, Memory vs present, Family ties and abandonment

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Resident Evil: Vendetta

943. Resident Evil: Vendetta

Action Animation Adventure Science Fiction Horror
6.2

20171h 37min

Japan, United States

Director: Takanori Tsujimoto

When a fearless enemy out for revenge unleashes a brutal and deadly new virus, BSAA captain Chris Redfield enlists the help of Agent Leon S. Kennedy and Professor Rebecca Chambers to bring down the death merchant and save New York City.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Revenge motive, Scientific vaccine race, Bioweapon escalation, Urban outbreak threat, Ethical boundaries in research

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Double Lover

944. Double Lover

Romance Thriller Drama Dark Romance Domestic Thriller
6.2

20171h 48min

Belgium, France

Director: François Ozon

Chloé, a fragile young woman, falls in love with her psychoanalyst, Paul. A few months later she moves in with him, but soon discovers that her lover is concealing a part of his identity.

Themes

Trust under strain, Psychological manipulation, Deception and doubles, Forbidden love consequences, Coercive dynamics, Hidden histories and details

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Black Butterfly

945. Black Butterfly

Thriller Mystery Drama Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller Unreliable Perspective Mystery
6.1

20171h 33min

United States, Italy

Director: Brian Goodman

Paul is a down-on-his-luck screenwriter who picks up a drifter and offers him a place to stay. However, when the deranged stranger takes Paul hostage and forces him to write, their unhinged relationship brings buried secrets to light.

Themes

Power dynamics, Manipulation and coercion, Isolation and confinement, Coercive control, Claustrophobic tension, Threat and survival

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Churchill

946. Churchill

Drama History Historical Event Political Drama
6.0

20171h 50min

Switzerland, United Kingdom

Director: Jonathan Teplitzky

A ticking-clock thriller following Winston Churchill in the 24 hours before D-Day.

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Timing and risk management, Fatigue and decision making, Crisis governance under uncertainty, Contingency planning under fire, High-stakes coordination and briefing

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Everything, Everything

947. Everything, Everything

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Coming-of-Age Drama
6.3

20171h 36min

United States

Director: Stella Meghie

A girl allergic to the world lives sealed behind glass walls, until the boy next door drags messy, dangerous real life right up to her window. Secret texts turn into stolen moments, and her safe bubble strains under the weight of a love that demands she step outside or lose him forever.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Isolation vs connection, Overprotective guardianship, Medical deception, Forbidden proximity, Risk and defiance

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Wall

948. The Wall

War Thriller Drama Action Military Action
6.2

20171h 30min

United States

Director: Doug Liman

An American sniper and his spotter engage in a deadly cat-and-mouse game with an Iraqi sniper.

Themes

Desert isolation, Survival under siege, Deception under pressure, Miscommunication under fire, Cat-and-mouse dynamics, Resourceful improvisation

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

949. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

Action Drama Fantasy Epic Action Epic Fantasy
6.7

20172h 6min

United States

Director: Guy Ritchie

When the child Arthur’s father is murdered, Vortigern, Arthur’s uncle, seizes the crown. Robbed of his birthright and with no idea who he truly is, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword Excalibur from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy... whether he likes it or not.

Themes

Loyalty under threat, Usurpation fuels rebellion, Lineage legitimacy crisis, Arcane influence manipulation, Duty versus ambition, Prophecy versus agency

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Apple TV
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Alien: Covenant

950. Alien: Covenant

Horror Science Fiction Thriller Alien Horror Space Sci-Fi
6.4

20172h 2min

United States

Director: Ridley Scott

The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise but is actually a dark, dangerous world.

Themes

Survival under isolation, Trust in artificial intelligence, Ethical limits of bioengineering, Pathogen-driven creation, Deception among androids, Control of lifeforms

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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