Awkward Comedy movies

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Realistic Tense Heartwarming Intimate Dry

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Aidan Bloom, a struggling actor, father and husband, is 35 years old and still trying to find a purpose for his life. He and his wife are barely getting by financially and Aidan passes his time by fantasizing about being the great futuristic Space-Knight he'd always dreamed he'd be as a little kid. When his ailing father can no longer afford to pay for private school for his two kids and the only available public school is on its last legs, Aidan reluctantly agrees to attempt to home-school them. Through teaching them about life his way, Aidan gradually discovers some of the parts of himself he couldn't find.

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Homeschooling versus private schooling, Economic pressures on education, Faith and practical ethics, Pursuit of uncertain career, Family obligations under stress, Caregiving across generations

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Steady Intimate Claustrophobic Dry Witty

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An immature, newly unemployed comic must navigate the murky waters of adulthood after her fling with a graduate student results in an unplanned pregnancy.

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Pregnancy decision under pressure, Autonomy versus dependence, Career versus personal life, Parental support and boundaries, Romantic connection and hesitation, Unemployment and self-direction

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Tense Claustrophobic Dry Clinical Witty

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After learning that a brain aneurysm will kill him in about 90 minutes, a perpetually unhappy man struggles to come to terms with his fate and make amends with everyone he has ever hurt.

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Friendship under strain, Time pressure, Mortality awareness, Doctor patient tension, Strained family relationships, Urban life stress

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Realistic Tense Intimate Claustrophobic Atmospheric

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An art instructor and an English teacher form a rivalry that ends up with a competition at their school in which students decide whether words or pictures are more important.

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Words versus images, Artistic restraint vs impulsivity, Education under reputation pressure, Creativity under criticism, Disability and artistic production, Public scrutiny and school politics

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Dry Chaotic Exuberant Witty Energetic

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A couple with a newborn baby face unexpected difficulties after they are forced to live next to a fraternity house.

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Deception and manipulation, Trust and betrayal, Parenting vs partying, Adult boundaries tested, Noise vs safety, Neighborhood disruption, Peer pressure and retaliation

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Tense Claustrophobic Dry Fast-paced Sun-drenched

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A catholic French couple sees their life upside down when their four daughters get married to men of different religion and origins.

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Interfaith marriage pressure, Racial prejudice tensions, Familial acceptance vs rejection, Cultural assimilation tension, Gaullist family dynamics, Outsider romance consequences

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Playful Bright Realistic Tense Intimate

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Best pals Jason and Daniel indulge in casual flings and revel in their carefree, unattached lives. After learning that the marriage of their friend Mikey is over, they gladly welcome him back into their circle. The three young men make a pact to have fun and avoid commitment. However, when all three find themselves involved in serious relationships, they must keep their romances secret from one another.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception in dating, Secret relationships, Friendship vs romance, Commitment avoidance, Pact and temptation

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Realistic Tense Intimate Claustrophobic Atmospheric

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A manic-depressive mess of a father tries to win back his wife by attempting to take full responsibility of their two young, spirited daughters, who don't make the overwhelming task any easier.

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Family resilience under illness, Wealth control and schooling access, Caregiving under financial strain, Education as mobility strategy, Role reversal and responsibility, Absent parent dynamic

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Bright Tense Dry Witty Intense

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The bitter fight for supremacy between the three most popular girls at North Gateway High takes an unexpected turn when their classmate, Tanner, is outed and becomes the school’s first openly gay student. The trio races to bag the big trend in fashion accessories, the Gay Best Friend, while Tanner must decide whether his skyrocketing popularity is more important than the friendships he is leaving behind.

Themes

Identity and belonging, Peer pressure and conformity, Outness and acceptance, Norms and prejudice, Clique dynamics and rivalry, Appearance and popularity

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Playful Tense Whimsical Intimate Dry

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Young writer Sam has a crush on Birdie, the cute and quirky barista at his local coffee shop. When his conventional attempts to woo her crash and burn, he takes his efforts online, creating an Internet profile embellished with all of the details that would make him Birdie’s dream guy. When the harebrained scheme is a surprise success and Birdie falls for his exaggerated alter ego, Sam must keep up the act or lose his dream girl forever.

Themes

Romantic deception, Public image vs private life, Social media influence, Performative self, Online persona manipulation, Insecurity and self-doubt

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