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Movies with intimate vibe

Newness

361. Newness

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
6.3

20171h 52min

Canada, United States

Director: Drake Doremus

Overview

In contemporary Los Angeles, two millennials navigating a social media–driven hookup culture begin a relationship that pushes both emotional and physical boundaries.

Themes

Open relationship strain, Dinner party dynamics, Hookup culture pressures, Dating app culture, Open relationship jealousy

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Ayla: The Daughter of War

362. Ayla: The Daughter of War

Drama War History Historical Drama 19th Century Wars
8.2

20172h 4min

Türkiye

Director: Can Ulkay

Overview

In 1950, amidst the ravages of the Korean War, Sergeant Süleyman stumbles upon a a half-frozen little girl, with no parents and no help in sight and he risks his own life to save her, smuggling her into his army base and out of harm’s way.

Themes

Foster care dynamics, Secrecy and risk, Bonding across barriers, Duty versus compassion, Protection under war, Survival under upheaval

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Avicii: True Stories

363. Avicii: True Stories

Music Documentary Music Documentary Concert Film
7.6

20171h 37min

Sweden, United States

Director: Levan Tsikurishvili

Overview

Documentary about the arena-packing Swedish DJ, chronicling his explosive rise to fame and surprising decision to retire from live performances in 2016.

Themes

Creative tension, Rise to fame, Workload realities, Visibility pressures, Retirement decision, Career narration


Thank You for Your Service

364. Thank You for Your Service

Drama War Psychological Drama Modern Conflicts
6.6

20171h 49min

United States

Director: Jason Hall

Overview

A group of U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq struggle to integrate back into family and civilian life, while living with the memory of a war that threatens to destroy them long after they've left the battlefield.

Themes

Postwar adjustment pressures, Ptsd and memory disruption, Civilian reintegration challenges, Access to veterans health services, Impact on family life, Veteran camaraderie and support networks

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Same Kind of Different as Me

365. Same Kind of Different as Me

Drama Family Drama
6.6

20171h 59min

United States

Director: Michael Carney

Overview

International art dealer Ron Hall must befriend a dangerous homeless man in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife, a woman whose dreams will lead all three of them on the journey of their lives.

Themes

Illness and mortality, Homelessness and empathy, Class vs charity, Marriage resilience, Outsider inclusion, Storytelling as outreach

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Breathe

366. Breathe

Drama Romance Tragic Drama Passionate Romance
7.2

20171h 58min

Switzerland, United Kingdom

Director: Andy Serkis

Overview

Based on the true story of Robin, a handsome, brilliant and adventurous man whose life takes a dramatic turn when polio leaves him paralyzed.

Themes

Based on true story, True story framing, Polio resilience, True story legacy, Biography inspired care, Polio driven innovation

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Professor Marston and the Wonder Women

367. Professor Marston and the Wonder Women

Drama Romance Historical Drama Passionate Romance
7.0

20171h 48min

United States

Director: Angela Robinson

Overview

The unconventional life of Dr. William Marston, the Harvard psychologist and inventor who helped invent the modern lie detector test and co-created Wonder Woman in 1941.

Themes

Media representation, Censorship and expression, Gender equality tensions, Nontraditional family structures, Social backlash and conformity, Feminist movement influence

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The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)

368. The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)

Comedy Drama Family Drama Awkward Comedy
6.9

20171h 52min

United States

Director: Noah Baumbach

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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The Man Who Invented Christmas

369. The Man Who Invented Christmas

Drama History Comedy Family Biographical History
7.0

20171h 45min

Ireland, Canada

Director: Bharat Nalluri

Overview

In 1843, despite the fact that Dickens is a successful writer, the failure of his latest book puts his career at a crossroads, until the moment when, struggling with inspiration and confronting reality with his childhood memories, a new character is born in the depths of his troubled mind; an old, lonely, embittered man, so vivid, so human, that a whole world grows around him, a story so inspiring that changed the meaning of Christmas forever.

Themes

Debt and ambition, Self publishing vs publishers, Child labor legacy, Family vs career, Tradition and holidays, Poverty and debtors' prison

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What Will People Say

370. What Will People Say

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.4

20171h 46min

Denmark, France

Director: Iram Haq

Overview

Sixteen year-old Nisha lives a double life. At home with her family she is the perfect Pakistani daughter, but when out with her friends, she is a normal Norwegian teenager. When her father catches her in bed with her boyfriend, Nisha's two worlds brutally collide. To set an example, Nisha's parents decide to kidnap her and place her with relatives in Pakistan. Here, in a country she has never been to before, Nisha is forced to adapt to her parents' culture.

Themes

Gendered expectations, Family honor, Parental control, Cultural conflict, Reputational pressure, Forced marriage

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