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Movies with reflective vibe

The Spectacular Now

141. The Spectacular Now

Comedy Drama Romance Coming-of-Age Drama Romantic Comedy
7.0

20131h 35min

United States

Director: James Ponsoldt

High school senior Sutter, who lives only for today, unexpectedly connects with a quiet classmate after one messy night of partying—his complete opposite. Even though they seem to have almost nothing in common, they gradually grow closer in a surprising way.

Themes

Risk and consequence, Coming of age pressures, Caregiving burden, Romance versus responsibility, Sobriety and self-control, Family boundaries

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Frances Ha

142. 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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A Perfect Plan

143. A Perfect Plan

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy
6.3

20121h 44min

France

Director: Pascal Chaumeil

Successful woman in love tries to break her family curse of every first marriage ending in divorce, by dashing to the altar with a random stranger before marrying her boyfriend.

Themes

Trust vs manipulation, Family curse pressure, Love vs calculation, Marriage as performance, Deception and consent, Arranged marriage risk

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video
Apple TV
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

144. The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.9

20121h 43min

United States

Director: Stephen Chbosky

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1991. High school freshman Charlie is a wallflower, always watching life from the sidelines, until two senior students, Sam and her stepbrother Patrick, become his mentors, helping him discover the joys of friendship, music and love.

Themes

Belonging vs isolation, Coming of age tension, Peer mentorship dynamics, Adolescent mental health, First love and intimacy, Trauma memory disclosure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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The Magic of Belle Isle

145. The Magic of Belle Isle

Drama Comedy Family Drama Buddy Comedy
7.0

20121h 49min

United States

Director: Rob Reiner

In an effort to tap into his original talent, a wheelchair-bound author moves to a rural town, where he befriends a single mother and her three kids, who help reignite his passion for writing.

Themes

Mentorship and growth, Grief and renewal, Resilience through art, Mother-daughter bonds, Addiction and recovery, Community-based inspiration

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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The Sessions

146. The Sessions

Drama Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
7.2

20121h 35min

United States

Director: Ben Lewin

Though a childhood bout with polio left him dependent on an iron lung, Mark O'Brien maintains a career as a journalist and poet. A writing assignment dealing with sex and the disabled piques Mark's curiosity, and he decides to investigate the possibility of experiencing sex himself. When his overtures toward a caregiver scare her away, he books an appointment with sex surrogate Cheryl Cohen-Greene to lose his virginity.

Themes

Jealousy and loyalty, Caregiving boundaries, Disability and sexuality, Religion and desire, Vulnerability and agency, Ethics of care

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Five-Year Engagement

147. The Five-Year Engagement

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.2

20122h 4min

United States

Director: Nicholas Stoller

Exactly one year after Tom meets Violet, he surprises her with a wedding ring. By all accounts, Tom and Violet are destined for their happily ever after. However, this engaged couple just keep getting tripped up on the long walk down the aisle.

Themes

Adaptation and resilience, Career vs relationship, Ambition vs stability, External pressures on plans, Commitment under strain, Reconciliation and renewal

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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W.E.

148. W.E.

Drama Romance Historical Drama Passionate Romance
6.2

20111h 59min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Madonna

In 1998, an auction of the estate of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor causes great excitement. For one woman, Wally Winthrop, it has much more meaning. Wally becomes obsessed by their historic love story. As she learns more about the sacrifices involved, Wally gains her own courage to find happiness.

Themes

Class inequality, Forbidden romance, Social pressure, Public scrutiny, Marriage legitimacy, Personal autonomy

Available on

Amazon Video
The Roku Channel
Kanopy
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Friends with Benefits

149. Friends with Benefits

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Parody
6.5

20111h 49min

United States

Director: Will Gluck

Dylan is done with relationships. Jamie decides to stop buying into the Hollywood clichés of true love. When the two become friends they decide to try something new and take advantage of their mutual attraction - but without any emotional attachment.

Themes

Career vs personal life, Casual sex boundaries, Independence vs love, Elder care pressures, Platonic romance tension, Trust erosion in dating

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Something Borrowed

150. Something Borrowed

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
5.8

20111h 52min

United States

Director: Luke Greenfield

Though Rachel is a successful attorney and a loyal, generous friend, she is still single. After one drink too many at her 30th-birthday celebration, Rachel unexpectedly falls into bed with her longtime crush, Dex -- who happens to be engaged to her best friend, Darcy. Ramifications of the liaison threaten to destroy the women's lifelong friendship, while Ethan, Rachel's confidant, harbors a potentially explosive secret of his own.

Themes

Loyalty under strain, Deception and disclosure, Romance versus friendship, Pregnancy and commitment, Wedding obligations and choice, Secret crush dynamics

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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