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Movies with intimate vibe

The Mountain Between Us

371. The Mountain Between Us

Drama Adventure Romance Survival Adventure Bittersweet Romance
6.4

20171h 49min

United States

Director: Hany Abu-Assad

Overview

Stranded on a mountain after a tragic plane crash, two strangers must work together to endure the extreme elements of the remote, snow-covered terrain. When they realize help is not coming, they embark on a perilous journey across hundreds of miles of wilderness, pushing each other to survive and discovering their inner strength.

Themes

Isolation vs connection, Trust under crisis, Resilience in wilderness, Past trauma and coping, Survival under extreme conditions, Romance amid adversity

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Lucky

372. Lucky

Drama Psychological Drama
7.3

20171h 28min

United States

Director: John Carroll Lynch

Overview

Follows the journey of a 90-year-old atheist and the quirky characters that inhabit his off-the-map desert town. He finds himself at the precipice of life, thrust into a journey of self-exploration.

Themes

Desert isolation and community, Aging and impermanence, Secular search for meaning, Memory as connection, Ordinary rituals and resilience, Fragility of life

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Goodbye Christopher Robin

373. Goodbye Christopher Robin

Family History Drama Biographical History Family Drama
7.1

20171h 47min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Simon Curtis

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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Our Souls at Night

374. Our Souls at Night

Romance Drama Bittersweet Romance Relationship Drama
6.9

20171h 41min

United Kingdom

Director: Ritesh Batra

Overview

Addie Moore and Louis Waters, a widow and widower, have lived next to each other for years. The pair have almost no relationship, but that all changes when Addie tries to make a connection with her neighbour.

Themes

Family obligation, Memory and regret, Intergenerational bonds, Nontraditional companionship, Aging loneliness, Social judgment, Secrecy vs visibility

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Netflix
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Battle of the Sexes

375. Battle of the Sexes

Drama Comedy History Historical Drama
6.7

20172h 1min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Jonathan Dayton

Overview

The true story of the 1973 tennis match between world number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs.

Themes

Prize inequality in sports, Women's rights in sport, Autonomy vs control in sport, Athletic legitimacy redefined, Governance under pressure, Collective organizing against exclusion

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Gaga: Five Foot Two

376. Gaga: Five Foot Two

Music Documentary Music Documentary Backstage & Showbiz Music
7.0

20171h 41min

United States

Director: Chris Moukarbel

Overview

Follow pop provocateur Lady Gaga as she releases a new album, preps for her Super Bowl halftime show, and confronts physical and emotional struggles.

Themes

Creative resilience under pressure, Public performance and vulnerability, Illness and artistic stamina, Fame and personal boundary, Collaboration under ambiguity, Media portrayal vs reality

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Netflix
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Thelma

377. Thelma

Drama Mystery Thriller Coming-of-Age Drama Mindbender Mystery
6.9

20171h 56min

Denmark, France

Director: Joachim Trier

Overview

A college student starts to experience extreme seizures. She soon learns that the violent episodes are a symptom of inexplicable abilities.

Themes

Obsessive love, Father daughter relationship, Healing power, Psychokinesis power, Repressed sexuality, Religious guilt

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fuboTV
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Brad's Status

378. Brad's Status

Comedy Drama Relationship Drama Awkward Comedy
6.5

20171h 41min

United States

Director: Mike White

Overview

Although Brad has a satisfying career, a sweet wife and a comfortable life in suburban Sacramento, things aren't quite what he imagined during his college glory days. When he accompanies his musical prodigy son on a university tour, he can't help comparing his life with those of his four best college friends who seemingly have more wealthy and glamorous lives. But when circumstances force him to reconnect with his former friends, Brad begins to question whether he has really failed or if their lives are actually more flawed than they appear.

Themes

Parental expectations, Peer influence, Social comparison, Wealth gap pressure, Midlife discontent, Identity through achievement

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Fandango At Home
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Borg vs McEnroe

379. Borg vs McEnroe

Drama History Historical Drama
6.9

20171h 48min

Finland, Sweden

Director: Janus Metz

Overview

The Swedish Björn Borg and the American John McEnroe, the best tennis players in the world, maintain a legendary duel during the 1980 Wimbledon tournament.

Themes

Rivalry under pressure, Parental pressure, Discipline vs temperament, Fame and scrutiny, Public expectations, Cost of success

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Amazon Video
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Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

380. Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

Documentary Drama Comedy Biographical Documentary Parody
7.6

20171h 33min

United States

Director: Chris Smith

Overview

Offbeat documentarian Chris Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon.

Themes

Authenticity vs performance, Manipulation of perception, Backstage influence on audience, Obsession with persona, Blurring self and role, Memory shaping public image

Available on

Netflix
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