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Movies with tense vibe

4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days

3121. 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days

Drama Professional Drama
7.9

20071h 54min

Belgium, Romania

Director: Cristian Mungiu

Two college roommates have 24 hours to make the ultimate choice as they finalize arrangements for a black market abortion.

Themes

Economic precarity, Gendered coercion, Female solidarity, Bureaucratic pressure, Reproductive control

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The Kingdom

3122. The Kingdom

Thriller Action Drama Political Thriller Military Action
7.0

20071h 50min

Germany, United States

Director: Peter Berg

A team of U.S. government agents is sent to investigate the bombing of an American facility in the Middle East.

Themes

Escalation of violence, Family-led conspiracy, Covert deception and disguise, Authority vs expertise, Bureaucratic obstruction, Cross-cultural security tensions

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Superbad

3123. Superbad

Comedy Adult Comedy
7.6

20071h 53min

United States

Director: Greg Mottola

Two nerds, Evan and Seth, set themselves a tough goal—lose their virginity and become popular before graduation, which is just around the corner. The girls they like invite them to a party on one condition: they have to get alcohol. Sounds simple—what could possibly go wrong?

Themes

Loyalty under strain, Risk and consequence, Coming of age, Alcohol experimentation, Peer pressure, Social reputation

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Amazon Video
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Hulu
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Stardust

3124. Stardust

Adventure Fantasy Romance Family Quest Fantasy
7.6

20072h 7min

Iceland, United Kingdom

Director: Matthew Vaughn

In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm. His journey takes him into a world beyond his wildest dreams and reveals his true identity.

Themes

Family secrets, Love as catalyst, Boundary crossing pressures, Immortality obsession, Royal succession pressures, Mentor through danger

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Naruto Shippuden the Movie

3125. Naruto Shippuden the Movie

Animation Action Fantasy Anime Epic Action
6.7

20071h 34min

Japan

Director: Hajime Kamegaki

Demons that once almost destroyed the world, are revived by someone. To prevent the world from being destroyed, the demon has to be sealed and the only one who can do it is the shrine maiden Shion from the country of demons, who has two powers; one is sealing demons and the other is predicting the deaths of humans. This time Naruto's mission is to guard Shion, but she predicts Naruto's death. The only way to escape it, is to get away from Shion, which would leave her unguarded, then the demon, whose only goal is to kill Shion will do so, thus meaning the end of the world. Naruto decides to challenge this "prediction of death."

Themes

Deception and trust, Fate versus choice, Prophecy and sacrifice, Duty and protection, Teamwork versus lone hero, Endurance under pressure

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Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Under the Same Moon

3126. Under the Same Moon

Drama Family Drama
7.3

20071h 46min

Mexico, United States

Director: Patricia Riggen

Tells the parallel stories of nine-year-old Carlitos and his mother, Rosario. In the hopes of providing a better life for her son, Rosario works illegally in the U.S. while her mother cares for Carlitos back in Mexico.

Themes

Economic desperation, Labor exploitation, Caregiving burden, Migration and family, Precarious legal status, Racism in work

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An American Crime

3127. An American Crime

Crime Drama Horror Psychological Horror Tragic Drama
7.2

20071h 37min

United States

Director: Tommy O'Haver

The true story of suburban housewife Gertrude Baniszewski, who kept a teenage girl locked in the basement of her Indiana home during the 1960s.

Themes

Dysfunctional family, Child abuse, Single mother, Murder and abuse, Torture and branding, Basement confinement

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fuboTV
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Eagle vs Shark

3128. Eagle vs Shark

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.7

20071h 27min

New Zealand

Director: Taika Waititi

Love blossoms for Lily over double Meaty Boy burgers at mid-day when uber-computer nerd Jarrod comes in and leaves with free extra large fries. After gatecrashing Jarrod's party and proving her skills on the game console, Lily goes down to Jarrod's home town with him so he can settle an old score with a past school bully.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Loss and memory, Parent-child tension, Family dysfunction, Revenge versus relationship, Deception and truth

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Paranoid Park

3129. Paranoid Park

Drama Crime Mystery Coming-of-Age Drama Detective Mystery Crime
6.6

20071h 24min

United States, France

Director: Gus Van Sant

A teenage skateboarder becomes suspected of being connected with a security guard who suffered a brutal death in a skate park called "Paranoid Park".

Themes

Secrecy and exposure, Coming of age under pressure, Consequences of recklessness, Trauma and guilt, Male friendship under strain, Nonlinear narrative form

Available on

Kanopy
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I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

3130. I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

Comedy Romance Buddy Comedy Romantic Comedy
5.9

20071h 55min

United States

Director: Dennis Dugan

Firefighters Chuck Ford and Larry Valentine are guy's guys, loyal to the core—which is why when widower Larry asks Chuck to pose as his lover so that he can get domestic partner benefits for his kids, his buddy agrees. However, things get dicey when a bureaucrat comes calling, and the boys are forced to present a picture of domestic bliss.

Themes

Deception in relationships, Appearances vs reality, Loyalty under scrutiny, Homophobia and social pressure, Domestic partnership ethics, Institutional barriers to benefits

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