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Palm Trees in the Snow

1. Palm Trees in the Snow

Drama History Romance Historical Drama Passionate Romance
7.3
20152h 44min

Overview

Spain, 2003. An accidental discovery leads Clarence to travel from the snowy mountains of Huesca to Equatorial Guinea, to visit the land where her father Jacobo and her uncle Kilian spent most of their youth, the island of Fernando Poo.

Themes

Family secrets, Forbidden love, Sibling bonds, Land ownership, Colonial legacy, Postcolonial displacement

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Pan

2. Pan

Fantasy Adventure Family Action Epic Fantasy
5.7
20151h 51min

Overview

Living a bleak existence at a London orphanage, 12-year-old Peter finds himself whisked away to the fantastical world of Neverland. Adventure awaits as he meets new friend James Hook and the warrior Tiger Lily. They must band together to save Neverland from the ruthless pirate Blackbeard. Along the way, the rebellious and mischievous boy discovers his true destiny, becoming the hero forever known as Peter Pan.

Themes

Destiny vs flying choice, Magic and aging control, Loyalty amid pirate betrayal, Mermaid alliance tension, Orphanage pirate hardship, Pirate power dynamics, Fairy tale prophecy

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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A Walk in the Woods

3. A Walk in the Woods

Adventure Comedy Drama Exploration Adventure Buddy Comedy
6.4
20151h 44min

Overview

After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends.

Themes

Aging friendship under pressure, Homeland longing vs travel, Memory as companion on journey, Companionship versus independence, Shared history shaping decisions, Endurance through rugged terrain

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Madame Bovary

4. Madame Bovary

Drama Historical Drama
5.7
20151h 58min

Overview

The classic story of Emma Bovary, the beautiful wife of a small-town doctor in 19th century France, who engages in extra marital affairs in an attempt to advance her social status.

Themes

Class inequality, Social climbing, Extramarital temptation, Gendered expectations, Marital distance, Debt and credit dependency

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Aloha

5. Aloha

Drama Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
5.4
20151h 45min

Overview

A celebrated military contractor returns to the site of his greatest career triumphs and re-connects with a long-ago love while unexpectedly falling for the hard-charging Air Force watchdog assigned to him.

Themes

Trust and deception, Loyalty across relationships, Private interests vs public good, Development vs tradition, Power dynamics and responsibility, Cultural mediation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Far from the Madding Crowd

6. Far from the Madding Crowd

Drama Romance Historical Drama Passionate Romance
7.1
20151h 59min

Overview

In Victorian England, the independent and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak, a hardworking young sheep farmer; Frank Troy, a handsome and reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood, a prosperous and mature bachelor.

Themes

Class inequality, Romantic deception, Independence vs social expectation, Landownership and marriage markets, Gambling debt and leverage, Violence in love rivalries

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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A Little Chaos

7. A Little Chaos

Drama Romance Historical Drama Passionate Romance
6.5
20151h 57min

Overview

A landscape gardener is hired by famous architect Le Nôtre to construct the grand gardens at the palace of Versailles. As the two work on the palace, they find themselves drawn to each other and are thrown into rivalries within the court of King Louis XIV.

Themes

Gender and professional independence, Romantic tension in court, Art versus tradition in design, Fidelity and betrayal in aristocracy, Power dynamics in aristocratic court, Resilience through crisis and repair

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Cinderella

8. Cinderella

Romance Fantasy Family Drama Passionate Romance
6.9
20151h 45min

Overview

When her father unexpectedly passes away, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her daughters. Never one to give up hope, Ella's fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger in the woods.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Resilience through adversity, Royal expectations, Political marriage pressure, Kindness as leadership, Magical assistance

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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A Royal Christmas

9. A Royal Christmas

TV Movie Romance Family Holiday TV Movie Christmas Family
6.5
20141h 30min

Overview

A young working girl with a blue-collar background is surprised when her new fiancé announces he is actually a prince of a small sovereign country in Europe. After the couple quickly takes off to spend the holidays at his family’s sprawling, royal castle, she must work hard to win over her disapproving and unaccepting future mother-in-law—the Queen—and find out if love truly can conquer all.

Themes

Class inequality, Outsider integration, Royal etiquette, Duty vs happiness, Family approval, Social belonging

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Maleficent

10. Maleficent

Fantasy Adventure Action Family Romance
6.9
20141h 37min

Overview

A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land. She rises to be the land's fiercest protector, but she ultimately suffers a ruthless betrayal – an act that begins to turn her heart into stone. Bent on revenge, Maleficent faces an epic battle with the invading King's successor and, as a result, places a curse upon his newborn infant Aurora. As the child grows, Maleficent realizes that Aurora holds the key to peace in the kingdom – and to Maleficent's true happiness as well.

Themes

Betrayal and trust, Protector duty vs vengeance, Dark forest isolation, True love as catalyst, Protector's duty, Cursed princess awakening, Fairies and guardianship

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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