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Movies with intimate vibe

311. The Kindergarten Teacher

The Kindergarten Teacher
Drama Psychological Drama
6.7
20181h 36minCanada, Israel
Director: Sara Colangelo

Overview

Lisa Spinelli is a Staten Island teacher who is unusually devoted to her students. When she discovers one of her five-year-olds is a prodigy, she becomes fascinated with the boy, ultimately risking her family and freedom to nurture his talent.

Themes

Poetry class dynamics, Creative exploitation risk, Teacher student relationship pressure, Family expectations pressure, Ambition vs duty

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312. Life Itself

Life Itself
Drama Romance Family Drama Passionate Romance
6.9
20181h 58minSpain, United States
Director: Dan Fogelman

Overview

As a young New York couple goes from college romance to marriage and the birth of their first child, the unexpected twists of their journey create reverberations that echo over continents and through lifetimes.

Themes

Abuse and resilience, Intergenerational trauma, Legacy and inheritance, Unreliable narration, Intercultural relationships, Fractured family ties, Memory versus reality

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313. Nappily Ever After

Nappily Ever After
Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Family Drama
6.4
20181h 40minUnited States
Director: Haifaa al-Mansour

Overview

After an accident at the hair salon, Violet realizes she's not living life to the fullest. A soulful barber helps her put the pieces back together.

Themes

Body image pressure, Transformation and empowerment, Authenticity vs appearance, Professional identity vs personal growth, Parental expectations and control, Diversity in advertising

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314. Girl

Girl
Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.2
20181h 45minBelgium, Netherlands
Director: Lukas Dhont

Overview

A promising teenage dancer enrolls at a prestigious ballet school while grappling with her gender dysphoria.

Themes

Parental support and boundaries, Athletic training under scrutiny, Gender identity and medical transition, Peer acceptance and bullying, Performance pressure and health risk, Body image and self-expression

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315. Lizzie

Lizzie
Crime Drama Thriller Historical Drama Domestic Thriller
5.9
20181h 46minUnited States
Director: Craig William Macneill

Overview

Massachusetts, 1892. An unmarried woman of 32 and a social outcast, Lizzie lives a claustrophobic life under her father's cold and domineering control. When Bridget Sullivan, a young maid, comes to work for the family, Lizzie finds a sympathetic, kindred spirit, and a secret intimacy soon blossoms into a wicked plan.

Themes

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316. I Want to Eat Your Pancreas

I Want to Eat Your Pancreas
Animation Drama Romance Anime Tragic Drama
8.1
20181h 48minJapan
Director: Shinichiro Ushijima

Overview

After his classmate and crush is diagnosed with a pancreatic disease, an average high schooler sets out to make the most of her final days.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Romance under constraint, Terminal illness vulnerability, Social scrutiny and resentment, Care through proximity, Memory through diaries

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317. Searching

Searching
Drama Mystery Thriller Investigation Mystery Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
7.6
20181h 42minUnited States
Director: Aneesh Chaganty

Overview

When David Kim’s 16-year-old daughter suddenly disappears and the police investigation turns up nothing, he decides to uncover the truth himself by using her laptop. The deeper David goes into the search, the more he realizes how little he truly knows his own daughter.

Themes

Loss and grief, Social media pressure, Online identity deception, Family secrecy and cover-up, Digital footprints and evidence, Parental vigilance and guilt

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318. Juliet, Naked

Juliet, Naked
Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.6
20181h 37minUnited States
Director: Jesse Peretz

Overview

Annie is stuck in a long-term relationship with Duncan – an obsessive fan of obscure rocker Tucker Crowe. When the acoustic demo of Tucker's hit record from 25 years ago surfaces, its discovery leads to a life-changing encounter with the elusive rocker himself.

Themes

Private life vs artistic fame, Fandom drives relationship strain, Communication through correspondence challenges trust, Anonymous critique shapes perception, Emotional distance amid fame, Artistic integrity under public gaze

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319. Destination Wedding

Destination Wedding
Romance Comedy Drama Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.0
20181h 30minUnited States
Director: Victor Levin

Overview

Frank and Lindsay—two emotionally-broken strangers—meet on the way to a destination wedding. Over the course of the weekend and against all odds, they find themselves drawn together even though they are initially repulsed by one another.

Themes

Family history fuels cynicism, Destination setting tests closeness, Cynicism vs hope in love, Work identity vs personal life, Privacy and closeness collide, Discomfort yields vulnerability

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320. The Children Act

The Children Act
Drama Legal Drama
6.7
20181h 45minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Richard Eyre

Overview

In the midst of a marital crisis, a High Court judge must decide if she should order a life-saving blood transfusion for a teen with cancer despite his family's refusal to accept medical treatment for religious reasons.

Themes

Professional duty vs personal life, Minor welfare vs parental rights, Marital strain and loneliness, Judicial authority and autonomy, Religion vs medicine, Emotional burden of crisis

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