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201. The Circle

The Circle
Drama Thriller Science Fiction Computer Threat Thriller Professional Drama
5.4
20171h 50minUnited Arab Emirates, United States
Director: James Ponsoldt

Overview

A young tech worker takes a job at a powerful Internet corporation, quickly rises up the company's ranks, and soon finds herself in a perilous situation concerning privacy, surveillance and freedom. She comes to learn that her decisions and actions will determine the future of humanity.

Themes

Surveillance culture, Social validation pressure, Public accountability pressures, Privacy vs transparency, Tech power dynamics, Digital reputation risk

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202. Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage
Action Adventure Drama Epic Action Adventure Epic
5.9
20171h 36minBelgium, Ireland
Director: Brendan Muldowney

Overview

In 13th century Ireland a group of monks must escort a sacred relic across a landscape fraught with peril.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Loyalty under siege, Religious duty vs greed, Power and competing authorities, Violence as faith expression, Sacred relic burden

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Hulu
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203. Sand Castle

Sand Castle
War Action Drama Modern Conflicts Military Action
6.3
20171h 53minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Fernando Coimbra

Overview

Set during the occupation of Iraq, a squad of U.S. soldiers try to protect a small village.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Resource scarcity, Duty under danger, Occupation strain, Civilian collaboration under fire, Local power dynamics

Available on

Netflix
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204. Mommy Dead and Dearest

Mommy Dead and Dearest
Crime Documentary True Crime Documentary Organized Crime
7.3
20171h 22minUnited States
Director: Erin Lee Carr

Overview

Child abuse, mental illness, and forbidden love converge in this mystery involving a mother and daughter who were thought to be living a fairy tale life that turned out to be a living nightmare.

Themes

Deception and control, Autonomy vs obligation, Feigned illness, Caregiver dependency, Family power dynamics, Manipulation of care

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Apple TV
HBO Max
HBO Max Amazon Channel
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205. The Last Word

The Last Word
Comedy Drama Buddy Comedy Relationship Drama
6.6
20171h 48minUnited States
Director: Mark Pellington

Overview

A retired businesswoman – who tries to control everything around her – decides to write her own obituary. A young journalist takes up the task of finding out the truth, and the result is a life-altering friendship.

Themes

Mentorship and guidance, Unconventional family bonds, Control under time pressure, Public persona reconstruction, Reframing life narratives, Agency through decisions

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Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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206. Aftermath

Aftermath
Drama Thriller Revenge Thriller Relationship Drama
5.7
20171h 32minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Elliott Lester

Overview

A fatal plane crash changes the lives of Roman and Jake forever. Roman loses his wife and daughter in the accident, while Jake loses his mind—as he happens to be the air traffic controller who failed to avert the nightmare. Rage and revenge engulfs Roman and Jake finds himself swamped with guilt and regret.

Themes

Memory shaping memorials, Accountability after disaster, Public justice vs private, Grief causing guilt, Revenge fueling violence, Isolation amplifying pressure

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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207. The Healer

The Healer
Family Drama Comedy Family Drama Parody
6.4
20171h 53minCanada, Spain
Director: Paco Arango

Overview

The film follows a man with an unwanted gift for healing who meets a teenager with cancer who helps him to find himself.

Themes

Mind-body medicine tension, Environment health link, Patient agency in healing, Medical system critique, Belief and resilience, Personal growth through illness

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
fuboTV
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208. The Other Side of Hope

The Other Side of Hope
Comedy Drama Family Drama Buddy Comedy
7.2
20171h 41minFinland, Germany
Director: Aki Kaurismäki

Overview

A restaurateur befriends a Syrian refugee who has recently arrived in Finland.

Themes

Economic precarity, Racism and violence, Asylum process pressure, Hospitality versus exploitation, Refugee integration stress, Mutual aid networks

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Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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209. The Incredible Jessica James

The Incredible Jessica James
Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.5
20171h 23minUnited States
Director: Jim Strouse

Overview

Burned by a bad breakup, a struggling New York City playwright makes an unlikely connection with a divorced app designer she meets on a blind date.

Themes

Creative independence, Career vs romance, Ex-relationship baggage, Theater as craft, Post-breakup dating, Social media scrutiny

Available on

Netflix
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210. My Blind Date with Life

My Blind Date with Life
Comedy Drama Workplace Comedy Professional Drama
7.1
20171h 51minGermany
Director: Marc Rothemund

Overview

An ambitious young man struggles to achieve his dream of becoming an employee in a Munich luxury hotel despite being strongly visually impaired.

Themes

Secrecy and disclosure, Ambition under pressure, Resilience through family support, Mentorship in service work, Disability and employment, Fatigue and performance

Available on

Apple TV
Amazon Video
blue TV
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