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Movies with reflective vibe

The Starling

1. The Starling

Drama Relationship Drama
6.4
20211h 42min

Overview

A woman adjusting to life after a loss contends with a feisty bird that's taken over her garden — and a husband who's struggling to find a way forward.

Themes

Marriage resilience, Grief and caregiving strain, Marriage under loss, Isolation versus connection, Friendship during hardship, Loss and memory shaping

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Netflix
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Cry Macho

2. Cry Macho

Drama Western Modern Western Family Drama
5.7
20211h 44min

Overview

A one-time rodeo star and washed-up horse breeder takes a job from an ex-boss to bring the man's young son home from Mexico.

Themes

"movie: cry macho. genres: drama, Western, Drama, Western main themes: mexico, Based on novel or book, Kidnapping, Mexico, Based on novel or book, Kidnapping full keywords list: mexico, Based on novel or book, Kidnapping, 1970s, Neo-western, Animal whisperer, Apathetic, Disapproving. concept analysis: the film explores themes of masculinity and personal identity, Challenging traditional notions of what it means to be 'macho'. it emphasizes the importance of connection, Choice, And the journey of self-discovery against the backdrop of familial bonds and societal pressures."

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Afterlife of the Party

3. Afterlife of the Party

Fantasy Comedy Drama Supernatural Fantasy Parody
5.8
20211h 49min

Overview

A social butterfly who dies during her birthday week is given a second chance to right her wrongs on Earth.

Themes

"movie: afterlife of the party. genres: fantasy, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama main themes: back from the dead, Back from the dead full keywords list: back from the dead. concept analysis: the film explores themes of redemption and the importance of personal connections, Emphasizing how unresolved relationships can haunt us even after death. it highlights the transformative power of love and forgiveness in overcoming life's challenges."

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Netflix
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Drive My Car

4. Drive My Car

Drama Relationship Drama
7.5
20212h 59min

Overview

Yusuke Kafuku, a stage actor and director, still unable, after two years, to cope with the loss of his beloved wife, accepts to direct Uncle Vanya at a theater festival in Hiroshima. There he meets Misaki, an introverted young woman, appointed to drive his car. In between rides, secrets from the past and heartfelt confessions will be unveiled.

Themes

Road trip memory, Grief from loss of loved one, Theater play as craft, Based on short story, Belonging through sign languages, Multilingual casting and inclusion

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Fandango At Home
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Respect

5. Respect

Drama Music History Historical Drama Music Biopic
6.6
20212h 25min

Overview

The rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom.

Themes

Media scrutiny, Artistic reinvention, Patriarchal control, Family vs career, Gospel roots and crossover, Sibling backup dynamics

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Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Coming Home in the Dark

6. Coming Home in the Dark

Crime Horror Thriller Home Invasion Horror Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
5.7
20211h 33min

Overview

A school teacher is forced to confront a brutal act from his past when a pair of ruthless drifters takes him and his family on a nightmare road-trip.

Themes

"movie: coming home in the dark. genres: crime, Horror, Thriller, Crime, Horror, Thriller main themes: gas station, Hostage, Orphanage, Gas station, Hostage, Orphanage full keywords list: gas station, Hostage, Orphanage, Married couple, New zealand, Road trip, Rifle, Revenge, Murder, Schoolteacher, Abduction, Bewildered. concept analysis: the film explores the haunting consequences of past trauma and the moral complexities of guilt and accountability. it delves into how unresolved issues can resurface violently, Forcing individuals to confront their darkest fears and regrets."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Beckett

7. Beckett

Crime Action Thriller Mystery Political Thriller
5.7
20211h 49min

Overview

An American tourist in Greece finds himself on the run after a tragic accident plunges him into a political conspiracy that makes him a target for assassination.

Themes

"movie: beckett. genres: crime, Action, Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Action, Thriller, Mystery main themes: greece, Tourist, Conspiracy, Greece, Tourist, Conspiracy full keywords list: greece, Tourist, Conspiracy, Car accident, Tragic event, Government conspiracy, Foreign holiday. concept analysis: the film delves into the themes of trust and betrayal within a corrupt political landscape, Highlighting the fragility of human connections in dire circumstances. it serves as a commentary on the impact of personal loss and the relentless pursuit of truth amidst chaos."

Available on

Netflix
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America: The Motion Picture

8. America: The Motion Picture

Animation Action Comedy Adult Animation Parody
5.6
20211h 37min

Overview

A chainsaw-wielding George Washington teams with beer-loving bro Sam Adams to take down the Brits in a tongue-in-cheek riff on the American Revolution.

Themes

"movie: america: the motion picture. genres: animation, Action, Comedy, Animation, Action, Comedy main themes: adult animation, American revolution, Adult animation, American revolution full keywords list: adult animation, American revolution. concept analysis: the film satirizes the founding of america, Exploring themes of identity and the complexities of nationhood. it highlights the absurdities of history while addressing contemporary social issues, Suggesting that the struggle for freedom and equality is ongoing."

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Netflix
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Stowaway

9. Stowaway

Science Fiction Drama Thriller Adventure Space Sci-Fi
5.7
20211h 56min

Overview

A three-person crew on a mission to Mars faces an impossible choice when an unplanned passenger jeopardizes the lives of everyone on board.

Themes

"movie: stowaway. genres: science fiction, Drama, Thriller, Adventure, Science fiction, Drama, Thriller, Adventure main themes: space travel, Space, Astronaut, Space travel, Space, Astronaut full keywords list: space travel, Space, Astronaut, Space adventure, Philosophical. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical dilemmas of survival in extreme circumstances, Questioning the value of individual lives against the greater good. it highlights the profound sacrifices individuals are willing to make for their companions, Emphasizing the fragility of human existence in the vastness of space."

Available on

Netflix
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Overview

Recounted mostly through animation to protect his identity, Amin looks back over his past as a child refugee from Afghanistan as he grapples with a secret he’s kept hidden for 20 years.

Themes

Trauma and memory, Displacement and belonging, Secrecy and disclosure, Sexuality and acceptance, Perilous migration, Family duty and absence

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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