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Movies with tense vibe

Runner Runner

2331. Runner Runner

Crime Thriller Drama Con Artist Crime Computer Threat Thriller
5.6

20131h 28min

United States

Director: Brad Furman

When a poor college student who cracks an online poker game goes bust, he arranges a face-to-face with the man he thinks cheated him, a sly offshore entrepreneur.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Gambling debt, Corrupt policing, Power versus vulnerability, Experimentation and control, Underground crime networks

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Filth

2332. Filth

Crime Drama Comedy Narcotics Crime Psychological Drama
7.0

20131h 37min

Belgium, Germany

Director: Jon S. Baird

Cynical and thoroughly corrupt police officer Bruce Robertson, devoid of any moral principles, learns that a prestigious position has opened up in his department and becomes determined to secure the promotion at any cost. Instead of investigating a brutal murder, he plays a dirty game against his colleagues — his rivals for the position — abuses drugs relentlessly, and gradually loses his grip on reality.

Themes

Manipulation under pressure, Drugs and bipolar disorder, Misanthrope mindset, Promotion pursuit, Investigation under strain, Corrupt cop dynamics

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Battle of the Year

2333. Battle of the Year

Music Drama Dance-Centered Music Film Sports Competition
5.0

20131h 50min

United States

Director: Benson Lee

A down-on-his-luck coach is hired to prepare a team of the best American dancers for an international tournament that attracts all the best crews from around the world, but the Americans haven't won in fifteen years.

Themes

Teamwork under pressure, Coaching mentorship and growth, Underdog status and resilience, Cross-cultural competition dynamics, Pursuit of excellence

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Prisoners

2334. Prisoners

Drama Thriller Crime Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller Detective Mystery Crime
8.2

20132h 33min

United States

Director: Denis Villeneuve

A desperate family man steps outside the law and turns into a brutal captor, while a methodical detective hunts for the missing girls by the book. As the father’s improvised prison collides with the detective’s careful investigation, the line between protector and criminal shatters in the search for two vanished children.

Themes

Parental desperation drives abduction, Investigator perseverance under pressure, Secrecy versus exposure, War on god motive, Trauma handling within families

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Thanks for Sharing

2335. Thanks for Sharing

Comedy Drama Adult Comedy Relationship Drama
6.4

20131h 52min

United States

Director: Stuart Blumberg

A romantic comedy that brings together three disparate characters who are learning to face a challenging and often confusing world as they struggle together against a common demon—sex addiction.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Addiction and recovery, Relapse and consequences, Emotional accountability, Stigma and disclosure, Group dynamics

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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A Single Shot

2336. A Single Shot

Drama Crime Thriller Organized Crime Investigation Suspense
5.7

20131h 56min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: David M. Rosenthal

The tragic death of a beautiful young girl starts a tense and atmospheric game of cat and mouse between hunter John Moon and the hardened backwater criminals out for his blood.

Themes

Revenge and consequences, Economic desperation, Isolation and paranoia, Trust and betrayal, Moral ambiguity under stress, Threats and coercion

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Enough Said

2337. Enough Said

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
7.0

20131h 33min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Nicole Holofcener

In a world where your new best friend’s horror stories shape your love life, Eva secretly dates the ex-husband she’s been trained to hate. As her romance deepens and the complaints pile up, she must juggle two loyalties before her double life detonates everything.

Themes

Midlife dating and renewal, Divorce and parenting dynamics, Generational milestones and family balance, Ex-spouse complicates romance, Trust versus secrecy

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Life of Crime

2338. Life of Crime

Comedy Crime Dark Comedy Con Artist Crime
5.8

20131h 34min

United States

Director: Daniel Schechter

Two common criminals get more than they bargained for after kidnapping the wife of a corrupt real-estate developer who shows no interest in paying the $1 million dollar ransom for her safe return.

Themes

Class inequality, Deception and manipulation, Loyalty under pressure, Moral ambiguity, Wealth and crime, Ransom dynamics, Marital infidelity

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The Family

2339. The Family

Crime Comedy Action Organized Crime Dark Comedy
6.3

20131h 51min

France, United States

Director: Luc Besson

After ratting out his Mafia cohorts, Giovanni Manzoni and his family enter the Witness Protection Program and relocate to a sleepy town in France. Despite the best efforts of their handler to keep them in line, Giovanni (now called Fred Blake), his wife and children can't help but resort to doing things the "family" way. However, their dependence on such old habits places everyone in danger from vengeful mobsters.

Themes

Deception under protection, Loyalty vs old habits, Family violence escalation, Hidden crime networks, Reinvention under duress, Public confrontation with crime

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Insidious: Chapter 2

2340. Insidious: Chapter 2

Horror Thriller Haunting Horror Investigation Suspense
6.6

20131h 46min

United States

Director: James Wan

The haunted Lambert family seeks to uncover the mysterious childhood secret that has left them dangerously connected to the spirit world.

Themes

Memory manipulation, Possession and control, Family under siege, Haunted space, Unseen threats, Paranormal investigation

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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