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The Circle

201. The Circle

Drama Thriller Science Fiction Computer Threat Thriller Professional Drama
5.4

20171h 50min

United Arab Emirates, United States

Director: James Ponsoldt

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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Pilgrimage

202. Pilgrimage

Action Adventure Drama Epic Action Adventure Epic
5.9

20171h 36min

Belgium, Ireland

Director: Brendan Muldowney

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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Apple TV
Hulu
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Sand Castle

203. Sand Castle

War Action Drama Modern Conflicts Military Action
6.3

20171h 53min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Fernando Coimbra

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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Mommy Dead and Dearest

204. Mommy Dead and Dearest

Crime Documentary True Crime Documentary Organized Crime
7.3

20171h 22min

United States

Director: Erin Lee Carr

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

Available on

Apple TV
HBO Max
HBO Max Amazon Channel
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The Last Word

205. The Last Word

Comedy Drama Buddy Comedy Relationship Drama
6.6

20171h 48min

United States

Director: Mark Pellington

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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Aftermath

206. Aftermath

Drama Thriller Revenge Thriller Relationship Drama
5.7

20171h 32min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Elliott Lester

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
Google Play Movies
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The Healer

207. The Healer

Family Drama Comedy Family Drama Parody
6.4

20171h 53min

Canada, Spain

Director: Paco Arango

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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The Other Side of Hope

208. The Other Side of Hope

Comedy Drama Family Drama Buddy Comedy
7.2

20171h 41min

Finland, Germany

Director: Aki Kaurismäki

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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The Incredible Jessica James

209. The Incredible Jessica James

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.5

20171h 23min

United States

Director: Jim Strouse

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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My Blind Date with Life

210. My Blind Date with Life

Comedy Drama Workplace Comedy Professional Drama
7.1

20171h 51min

Germany

Director: Marc Rothemund

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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