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Movies with tense vibe

Godzilla

2201. Godzilla

Action Drama Science Fiction Epic Action Alien Invasion Sci-Fi
6.4

20142h 3min

United States

Director: Gareth Edwards

Ford Brody, a Navy bomb expert, has just reunited with his family in San Francisco when he is forced to go to Japan to help his estranged father, Joe. Soon, both men are swept up in an escalating crisis when an ancient alpha predator arises from the sea to combat malevolent adversaries that threaten the survival of humanity. The creatures leave colossal destruction in their wake, as they make their way toward their final battleground: San Francisco.

Themes

Family duty conflict, Scientific secrecy burden, Threat escalation under containment, Collective resilience under pressure, Technological intervention risk, Unseen threat disrupts communities

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The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them

2202. The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them

Drama Tragic Drama
6.3

20141h 59min

United States

Director: Ned Benson

A New York couple's relationship is tested after the loss of their child. This film is the wide-released combination of the original two :him and :her volumes that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

Themes

Memory loss, Grief and relational strain, Loss as catalyst, Deception and distance, Couple dynamics under grief, Financial stress and instability

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Son of Batman

2203. Son of Batman

Animation Action Adventure Superhero Action Adult Animation
6.7

20141h 14min

United States

Director: Ethan Spaulding

Batman learns he has a violent, unruly pre-teen son, secretly raised by the terrorist group known as The League of Assassins.

Themes

Loyalty under threat, Robin dynamics and duty, Terrorist group pressure, Father son reunion tensions, Based on comic expectations, Super power limits

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Fed Up

2204. Fed Up

Documentary Social & Political Documentary
7.7

20141h 35min

United States

Director: Stephanie Soechtig

Fed Up blows the lid off everything we thought we knew about food and weight loss, revealing a 30-year campaign by the food industry, aided by the U.S. government, to mislead and confuse the American public, resulting in one of the largest health epidemics in history.

Themes

Public health vs corporate profit, Industry influence on policy, Sugar and obesity link, Lobbying and guideline neglect, Policy inertia and resistance, Health messaging and confusion

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Million Dollar Arm

2205. Million Dollar Arm

Drama Underdog Sports
7.0

20142h 4min

United States, Ukraine

Director: Craig Gillespie

In a last-ditch effort to save his career, sports agent JB Bernstein dreams up a wild game plan to find Major League Baseball’s next great pitcher from a pool of cricket players in India. He soon discovers two young men who can throw a fastball but know nothing about the game of baseball. Or America. It’s an incredible and touching journey that will change them all — especially JB, who learns valuable lessons about teamwork, commitment and family.

Themes

Mentor-mentee growth, Cross-border talent scouting, Adaptation to unfamiliar systems, Opportunity vs exploitation, Performance pressure from investors, Teamwork and loyalty

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Frank

2206. Frank

Comedy Drama Mystery Dark Comedy Entertainment Industry Drama
6.9

20141h 35min

Ireland, United Kingdom

Director: Lenny Abrahamson

A young wannabe musician discovers he has bitten off more than he can chew when he joins an eccentric pop band led by the mysterious and enigmatic Frank.

Themes

Group dynamics under pressure, Masked identity, Creative tension, Artistic integrity vs exposure, Fame and authenticity, Mental health and creativity

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Palo Alto

2207. Palo Alto

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
6.2

20141h 40min

United States

Director: Gia Coppola

A lack of parental guidance encourages teens in an affluent California town to rebel with substance abuse and casual sex.

Themes

Coming of age, Peer pressure, Teenage sexuality, Substance abuse, Age-gap dynamics

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God's Pocket

2208. God's Pocket

Drama Tragic Drama
6.1

20141h 28min

United States

Director: John Slattery

A boozy lowlife tries to bury the truth about his crazy stepson's suspicious death, but a nosy newspaper columnist and the young man's mother complicate matters.

Themes

Class inequality, Moral ambiguity, Media sensationalism, Debt and obligation, Violence and exploitation, Rumor and reputation

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Chef

2209. Chef

Comedy Buddy Comedy
7.3

20141h 54min

United States

Director: Jon Favreau

When Chef Carl Casper suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner, he is left to figure out what's next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his ex-wife, his friend and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen -- and zest for life and love.

Themes

Public image pressure, Road trip reinvention, Creative integrity vs control, Culinary authenticity vs trend, Family collaboration

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Clear History

2210. Clear History

Comedy TV Movie Satire
6.4

20141h 40min

United States

Director: Greg Mottola

Nathan Flomm, in order to avoid the humiliation of having missed out on a hugely successful business, assumes a new identity on Martha's Vineyard. He plots revenge when his former business partner moves to the same town.

Themes

Revenge as motive, Identity concealment, Social risk management, Private life public exposure, Humiliation and reinvention, Reputational tension

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HBO Max
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