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Louder Than Bombs

1871. Louder Than Bombs

Drama Family Drama
6.6

20151h 45min

Norway, United States

Director: Joachim Trier

Three years after his wife, acclaimed photographer Isabelle Reed, dies in a car crash, Gene keeps everyday life going with his shy teenage son, Conrad. A planned exhibition of Isabelle’s photographs prompts Gene's older son, Jonah, to return to the house he grew up in - and for the first time in a very long time, the father and the two brothers are living under the same roof.

Themes

Grief and memory, Deception and perception, Artistic legacy versus private life, Public exposure versus private life, Family strain under crisis, Sibling tension under roof

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Howl

1872. Howl

Horror Monster Horror
5.5

20151h 29min

United Kingdom

Director: Paul Hyett

When passengers on a train are attacked by a creature, they must band together in order to survive until morning.

Themes

Survival under isolation, Group dynamics under threat, Limits of leadership under danger, Predator threat from forest, Fragile communication in crisis, Improvised defenses and repairs

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Amazon Video
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I Spit on Your Grave III: Vengeance Is Mine

1873. I Spit on Your Grave III: Vengeance Is Mine

Horror Thriller Gore Horror Revenge Thriller
5.1

20151h 31min

United States

Director: Richard Schenkman

Jennifer Hills is still tormented by the brutal sexual assault she endured years ago. She’s changed identities and cities, reluctantly joining a support group where she begins to piece together a new life. But when her new friend’s murderer goes free and the tales of serial rapists haunt her, Jennifer will hunt down the men responsible and do what the system won’t – make them pay for their crimes in the most horrific ways imaginable. Only this time, no jury may be able to save her.

Themes

Trauma and retaliation, Group therapy dynamics, Law vs vengeance, Revenge as response, Distrust of men, Police investigation pressure

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The Walk

1874. The Walk

History Drama Adventure Historical Event Historical Drama
7.3

20152h 3min

United States

Director: Robert Zemeckis

The story of French high-wire artist Philippe Petit's attempt to cross the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in 1974.

Themes

Artistry amid danger, Obsessive pursuit of risk, Collaborative planning under pressure, Personal sacrifice and ambition, Public spectacle vs restraint, Confrontation with authority

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99 Homes

1875. 99 Homes

Drama Psychological Drama
7.1

20151h 52min

United States

Director: Ramin Bahrani

After his family is evicted from their home, proud and desperate construction worker Dennis Nash tries to win his home back by striking a deal with the devil and working for Rick Carver, the corrupt real estate broker who evicted him.

Themes

Eviction pressure, Finances under stress, Foreclosure economy, Motel precarity, Predatory real estate

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Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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Truman

1876. Truman

Drama Comedy Relationship Drama
7.3

20151h 45min

Argentina, Spain

Director: Cesc Gay

Tomás, who lives in Canada, travels to Madrid, Spain, to visit his old friend Julián. Both of them, accompanied by Truman, Julián's faithful dog, will share many surprising and emotional little moments, triggered by the hard situation Julián is going through, for just a few days.

Themes

Friendship across distance, Terminal illness and choices, Companionship under stress, Caregiving and empathy, End-of-life decisions, Uncertainty and farewell

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Intern

1877. The Intern

Comedy Workplace Comedy
7.1

20152h 1min

United States

Director: Nancy Meyers

70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin.

Themes

Work life balance, Intergenerational mentorship, Aging in the workplace, Startup leadership pressures, Career identity versus family, Spousal fidelity pressures

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Amazon Video
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Macbeth

1878. Macbeth

Drama War Historical Drama Age of Sail & Early Modern Warfare
6.6

20151h 53min

France, United Kingdom

Director: Justin Kurzel

Feature film adaptation of Shakespeare's Scottish play about General Macbeth whose ambitious wife urges him to use wicked means in order to gain power of the throne over the sitting king, Duncan.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception and concealment, Ambition and consequence, Legitimacy and succession, Prophecy and agency, Collective paranoia and power

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Hotel Transylvania 2

1879. Hotel Transylvania 2

Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Family Animation
6.6

20151h 29min

United States

Director: Genndy Tartakovsky

When the old-old-old-fashioned vampire Vlad arrives at the hotel for an impromptu family get-together, Hotel Transylvania is in for a collision of supernatural old-school and modern day cool.

Themes

Intergenerational tension, Belonging and acceptance, Human-vampire coexistence, Normalcy vs superstition, Trust vs prejudice, Protective parenthood

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Retribution

1880. Retribution

Thriller Drama Domestic Thriller Family Drama
6.6

20151h 41min

France, Spain

Director: Dani de la Torre

While Carlos, a banking executive, takes his two kids to school in his car, he gets a phone call telling him that there is a bomb under the seats and he must to gather a large amount of money; otherwise, his car will blow up.

Themes

Deception under pressure, Time pressure, Financial coercion, Family safety stakes, Authority pressure, Crisis manipulation

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Amazon Video
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