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Movies with bittersweet vibe

UglyDolls

1. UglyDolls

Animation Music Family Comedy Family Animation
5.1
20191h 28min

Overview

In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weirdness is celebrated, strangeness is special and beauty is embraced as more than meets the eye. After traveling to the other side of a mountain, Moxy and her UglyDoll friends discover Perfection -- a town where more conventional dolls receive training before entering the real world to find the love of a child.

Themes

"movie: uglydolls. genres: animation, Music, Family, Comedy, Animation, Music, Family, Comedy main themes: musical, Based on toy, Self image, Musical, Based on toy, Self image full keywords list: musical, Based on toy, Self image, Imperfection. concept analysis: the film posits that worth is defined by empathy and authenticity rather than polished appearances or gatekept standards. it interrogates perfectionism and celebrates collective acceptance, Arguing that community and compassion create access to belonging."

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Little

2. Little

Comedy Fantasy Romance Awkward Comedy Romantic Comedy
5.6
20191h 48min

Overview

Jordan Sanders, a take-no-prisoners tech mogul, wakes up one morning in the body of her 13-year-old self right before a do-or-die presentation. Her beleaguered assistant April is the only one in on the secret that her daily tormentor is now trapped in an awkward tween body, just as everything is on the line.

Themes

"movie: little. genres: comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance main themes: friendship, Dreams, Business woman, Friendship, Dreams, Business woman full keywords list: friendship, Dreams, Business woman, Bullying, Personal assistant, Life lessons, Body switch, Black cinema, Business owner, Tech-mogul, High-profile client. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of personal growth and redemption through the lens of childhood innocence. it highlights the importance of empathy and the transformative power of understanding one's past mistakes."

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Despite Everything

3. Despite Everything

Comedy Ensemble Comedy
5.4
20191h 15min

Overview

Sara, Lucía, Sofía and Claudia are sisters, 4 modern women with very different personalities, who come together at their mother's funeral, after which they discover the man they've all called "dad" throughout their lives is not really their father. They embark on a quest to discover who their real fathers are, discovering more about themselves, their mother, and their lives.

Themes

"movie: despite everything. genres: comedy, Comedy main themes: funeral, Loss of loved one, Woman director, Funeral, Loss of loved one, Woman director full keywords list: funeral, Loss of loved one, Woman director, Sister sister relationship. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of familial relationships and the search for identity in the face of hidden truths. it highlights the importance of understanding one's roots as a means of personal growth and reconciliation."

Available on

Netflix
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Second Act

4. Second Act

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Workplace Comedy
5.8
20181h 43min

Overview

Value Shop assistant manager Maya Vargas wants only one thing for her 43rd birthday -- a promotion. While her résumé may not scream upper management, her track record certainly does; she is an innovator who listens to her customers and delivers results. When she loses the job to a college-educated candidate, Maya sets out to prove to Madison Avenue that street smarts are as valuable as book smarts -- and it's never too late for a second act.

Themes

"movie: second act. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: new york city, Career woman, Forty something, New york city, Career woman, Forty something full keywords list: new york city, Career woman, Forty something, Best friend, Second chance, Job hunting, Assistant manager, Facebook, Career resurrection, Finance, Street smarts, Secret, Innovator, Passed over for promotion. concept analysis: the film explores the value of experience and intuition over formal education, Highlighting the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance. it also delves into themes of motherhood, Identity, And the complexities of personal and professional relationships."

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Hulu
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The Holiday Calendar

5. The Holiday Calendar

Romance Comedy Family Romantic Comedy Christmas Family
5.7
20181h 34min

Overview

A talented photographer stuck in a dead-end job inherits an antique Advent calendar that may be predicting the future -- and pointing her toward love.

Themes

"movie: the holiday calendar. genres: romance, Comedy, Family, Romance, Comedy, Family main themes: photographer, Holiday, Charity, Photographer, Holiday, Charity full keywords list: photographer, Holiday, Charity, Romance, Friends in love, Christmas, Christmas calendar, Travel blog. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of self-discovery and the importance of recognizing true love amidst life's distractions. it highlights how unexpected events can lead to personal growth and the realization of one's desires."

Available on

Netflix
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Nobody's Fool

6. Nobody's Fool

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
5.0
20181h 50min

Overview

After serving five years in prison, wild child Tanya looks to her buttoned-up, by-the-book sister Danica to help her get back on her feet. The feisty ex-con becomes suspicious and concerned when Danica tells her that she's in a long-distance, online relationship with a mysterious man she's never seen. As the polar opposites start to collide, Tanya soon discovers that her sibling's picture-perfect life may not be what it seems.

Themes

"movie: nobody's fool. genres: comedy, Romance, Comedy, Romance main themes: depression, Romcom, Coffee shop, Depression, Romcom, Coffee shop full keywords list: depression, Romcom, Coffee shop, Relationship problems, Parole, Tv show in film, Single father, Recovering addict, Ex-con, Opposites, Advertising agency, Parolee, Alcoholics anonymous, Wealth differences, Admirer, Online relationship, Requirements, Sister sister relationship, Black cinema, Social prejudice, Catfish, Business owner, Wishlist. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of familial bonds and the search for authentic connections in a digital age. it highlights the importance of self-acceptance and the courage to confront the truth about love and relationships."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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I Think We're Alone Now

7. I Think We're Alone Now

Drama Science Fiction Mystery Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Psychological Drama
5.8
20181h 40min

Overview

After a catastrophe destroys most of humanity, recluse Del lives in his small, empty town, content with the utopia he has methodically created for himself, until an interloper, young Grace, disrupts his solitude.

Themes

"movie: i think we're alone now. genres: drama, Science fiction, Mystery, Drama, Science fiction, Mystery main themes: small town, Lake, Library, Small town, Lake, Library full keywords list: small town, Lake, Library, Fishing, Post-apocalyptic future, Young woman, Dog, Recluse, Opposites, Living alone, Woman director, Catastrophe, Solitude, Order, Librarian, Books, Secret, Interloper, Unknown cause. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of human connection in the face of trauma and loss, Questioning whether forgetting the past is a viable path to healing. it delves into the ethical implications of erasing painful memories and the consequences of choosing isolation over community."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Sierra Burgess Is a Loser

8. Sierra Burgess Is a Loser

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
5.8
20181h 45min

Overview

A case of mistaken identity results in unexpected romance when the most popular girl in high school and the biggest loser must come together to win over their crushes.

Themes

"movie: sierra burgess is a loser. genres: comedy, Drama, Romance, Comedy, Drama, Romance main themes: loser, Based on play or musical, Texting, Loser, Based on play or musical, Texting full keywords list: loser, Based on play or musical, Texting, Stage adaptation, Catfishing, Ugly girl, Popular girl, High school drama. concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and self-acceptance, Highlighting the complexities of teenage relationships and the impact of social expectations. it also examines the importance of honesty and communication in building genuine connections."

Available on

Netflix
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King of Thieves

9. King of Thieves

Crime Drama Heist
5.5
20181h 48min

Overview

London, England, April 2015. Brian Reader, a retired thief, gathers an unlikely gang of burglars to perpetrate the biggest and boldest heist in British history. The thieves assault the Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Company and escape with millions in goods and money. But soon the cracks between the gang members begin to appear when they discuss how to share the loot.

Themes

"movie: king of thieves. genres: crime, Drama, Crime, Drama main themes: london, England, Based on true story, Burglary, London, England, Based on true story, Burglary full keywords list: london, England, Based on true story, Burglary, Diamond heist, One last job, Elderly man, Based on magazine, Newspaper or article. concept analysis: the film explores themes of loyalty and betrayal among aging criminals, Highlighting the fragility of trust in the face of greed. it serves as a commentary on the consequences of a life of crime, Revealing how past relationships can unravel under the weight of ambition and self-interest."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Little Italy

10. Little Italy

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
5.7
20181h 42min

Overview

Former childhood pals Leo and Nikki are attracted to each other as adults—but will their feuding parents' rival pizzerias put a chill on their sizzling romance?

Themes

"movie: little italy. genres: comedy, Romance, Comedy, Romance main themes: love, Love full keywords list: love. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of love transcending familial conflict and the importance of communication in resolving deep-seated rivalries. it highlights how personal relationships can evolve despite external pressures and misunderstandings."

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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