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Family Drama movies

Family bonds at the center: loyalty, duty, caregiving, generational conflict, and hard-won emotional repair.

The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)

1. The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)

Comedy Drama Family Drama Awkward Comedy
6.9
20171h 52min

Overview

An estranged family gathers together in New York for an event celebrating the artistic work of their father.

Themes

Intergenerational conflict, Aging and legacy, Caregiving burden, Art vs money, Family dysfunction under pressure, Private family decisions

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Netflix
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Goodbye Christopher Robin

2. Goodbye Christopher Robin

Family History Drama Biographical History Family Drama
7.1
20171h 47min

Overview

The behind the scenes story of the life of A.A. Milne and the creation of the Winnie the Pooh stories inspired by his son Christopher Robin.

Themes

Jealousy and betrayal, Publicity and family strain, Creative work under pressure, Childhood fame and privacy, War trauma shaping art, Memory as storytelling mechanism

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Unicorn Store

3. Unicorn Store

Fantasy Drama Comedy Supernatural Fantasy Family Drama
5.6
20171h 31min

Overview

A woman named Kit moves back to her parent's house, where she receives a mysterious invitation that would fulfill her childhood dreams.

Themes

"movie: unicorn store. genres: fantasy, Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Drama, Comedy main themes: dreams, Allegory, Misfit, Dreams, Allegory, Misfit full keywords list: dreams, Allegory, Misfit, Unicorn, Woman director. concept analysis: the film explores the tension between childhood dreams and adult realities, Highlighting the importance of self-acceptance and personal growth. it emphasizes that true fulfillment comes not from external fantasies but from understanding oneself and nurturing meaningful relationships."

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Netflix
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Kodachrome

4. Kodachrome

Drama Comedy Family Drama Buddy Comedy
6.8
20171h 45min

Overview

Matt Ryder is convinced to drive his estranged and dying father Benjamin Ryder cross country to deliver four old rolls of Kodachrome film to the last lab in the world that can develop them before it shuts down for good. Along with Ben's nurse Zooey, the three navigate a world changing from analogue to digital while trying to put the past behind them.

Themes

Caregiving burden, Family estrangement, Aging and mortality, Artistic legacy, Memory through photography, Analogue to digital transition

Available on

Netflix
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Home Again

5. Home Again

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Family Drama
5.8
20171h 37min

Overview

Life for a single mom in Los Angeles takes an unexpected turn when she allows three young guys to move in with her.

Themes

"movie: home again. genres: comedy, Drama, Romance, Comedy, Drama, Romance main themes: chance, Love, Hollywood, Chance, Love, Hollywood full keywords list: chance, Love, Hollywood, Los angeles, California, Family, Woman director. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of modern family dynamics and the search for personal identity amidst life changes. it highlights the importance of community and support in overcoming personal struggles and redefining relationships."

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Amazon Prime Video
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Inconceivable

6. Inconceivable

Crime Drama Thriller Domestic Thriller Family Drama
5.2
20171h 45min

Overview

A mother looks to escape her abusive past by moving to a new town where she befriends another mother, who grows suspicious of her.

Themes

"movie: inconceivable. genres: crime, Drama, Thriller, Crime, Drama, Thriller main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the destructive nature of obsession and the lengths to which individuals will go to secure their desires. it also delves into themes of motherhood, Identity, And the complexities of familial bonds in the face of trauma."

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Overview

A young girl named Mija risks everything to prevent a powerful, multi-national company from kidnapping her best friend - a massive animal named Okja.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Animal commodification, Corporate image vs reality, Public spectacle manipulation, Activist resistance and risk, Ethical conflict in farming

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Happy End

8. Happy End

Drama Family Drama
6.6
20171h 50min

Overview

A well-to-do French family living in Calais deal with a series of setbacks and crises while paying little attention to the grim conditions in the refugee camps within a few miles of their home.

Themes

Affair and secrecy, Dementia and decline, Refugee proximity tension, Wealthy family isolation, Poison as coercion, Money and leverage

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The Book of Henry

9. The Book of Henry

Drama Crime Thriller Family Drama Domestic Thriller
6.6
20171h 45min

Overview

Susan, a single mother of two, works as a waitress in a small town. Her son, Henry, is an 11-year-old genius who not only manages the family finances but acts as emotional support for his mother and younger brother. When Henry discovers that the girl next door has a terrible secret, he implores Susan to take matters into her own hands.

Themes

Child abuse dynamics, Single mother pressure, Protection vs accountability, Custody anxieties, Institutional friction, Moral responsibility shifts

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Back to Burgundy

10. Back to Burgundy

Drama Comedy Family Drama
6.8
20171h 53min

Overview

Jean left his hometown ten years ago. When his father falls ill, he comes back and reunites with his sister Juliette and his brother Jérémie. As seasons go by around their vineyard, they'll have to trust each other again.

Themes

Sibling reconciliation under strain, Inheritance tax pressure, Distant relationships and loyalty, Family farming under debt, Aging parent caregiving, Land succession conflicts

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