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Movies with intimate vibe

Krisha

481. Krisha

Drama Family Drama
7.1

20161h 21min

United States

Director: Trey Edward Shults

Overview

When Krisha returns to her estranged family for Thanksgiving dinner, past demons threaten to ruin the festivities.

Themes

Addiction coping, Aging parent memory issues, Deception about sobriety, Secret relapse, Family conflict escalation, Meal disruption

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Miracles from Heaven

482. Miracles from Heaven

Family Drama Family Drama
7.1

20161h 59min

United States

Director: Patricia Riggen

Overview

When Christy discovers her 10-year-old daughter Anna has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter’s healing as she searches for a solution. After Anna has a freak accident and falls three stories, a miracle unfolds in the wake of her dramatic rescue that leaves medical specialists mystified, her family restored and their community inspired.

Themes

Faith under pressure, Costs and access barriers, Family coping under illness, Hospital as catalyst, Religious community influence, Miracle narratives and doubt

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Sing Street

483. Sing Street

Romance Drama Music Comedy Coming-of-Age Romance
7.9

20161h 45min

Ireland, United Kingdom

Director: John Carney

Overview

A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes.

Themes

Bullying and resilience, Sibling relationship under pressure, Divorce and family disruption, Romance and social aspiration, Financial strain on family, Creative escape through music

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Being 17

484. Being 17

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.2

20161h 56min

France

Director: André Téchiné

Overview

Damien lives with his mother Marianne, a doctor, while his father, a pilot, is on a tour of duty abroad with the French military. At school, Damien is bullied by Thomas, who lives in the farming community up in the mountains. The boys find themselves living together when Marianne invites Thomas to come and stay with them while his mother is ill in hospital. Damien must learn to live with the boy who terrorized him.

Themes

Identity under pressure, Desire and boundaries, Bullying and resilience, Outsiders seeking belonging, Family disruption and care, Grief and rebuilding

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Fire at Sea

485. Fire at Sea

Documentary Social & Political Documentary
6.7

20161h 54min

France, Italy

Director: Gianfranco Rosi

Overview

Capturing life on the Italian island of Lampedusa, a frontline in the European migrant crisis.

Themes

Memory of wartime ships, Humanitarian aid dynamics, Migration crisis frontline, Radio as lifeline, Resilience through families, Refugees and rescue

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Perfect Strangers

486. Perfect Strangers

Comedy Drama Awkward Comedy Relationship Drama
7.7

20161h 37min

Italy

Director: Paolo Genovese

Overview

During a dinner, a group of friends decide to share whatever message or phone call they will receive during the evening, with unforeseen consequences.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Jealousy under scrutiny, Husband wife relationship dynamics, Group boundaries tested, Honesty questioned

Available on

VIX
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The Innocents

487. The Innocents

Drama History Historical Drama Social History
7.3

20161h 55min

Belgium, France

Director: Anne Fontaine

Overview

Poland, 1945. Mathilde, a young French Red Cross doctor, is on a mission to help the war survivors. When a nun seeks for her help, she is brought to a convent where several pregnant sisters are hiding, unable to reconcile their faith with their pregnancy. Mathilde becomes their only hope.

Themes

Faith under pressure, Wartime medical ethics, Trauma from wartime violence, Survivors and care networks, Secrecy within religious orders, Female agency in crisis

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Hidden Kisses

488. Hidden Kisses

Drama TV Movie Coming-of-Age Drama Family TV Movie
7.3

20161h 27min

France

Director: Didier Bivel

Overview

Nathan, 16, lives alone with his father Stephane. A newcomer in high school, he is invited to a party and falls in love with Louis, a boy in his class. They find themselves out of sight and kiss each other, but someone takes a picture of them. Soon, the photo is published on Facebook and a storm overtakes their lives as they face bullying and rejection.

Themes

Identity concealment, Coming of age tension, Lgbt youth stigma, Family acceptance conflict, Bullying and repercussions, Social media shaming

Available on

Amazon Video
The Roku Channel
Fandango At Home
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The Choice

489. The Choice

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
6.5

20161h 51min

United States

Director: Ross Katz

Overview

Two neighbors—Travis, a veterinarian, and Gabby, a medical student—fall for each other soon after they meet. But their connection is tested right away: Gabby already has a boyfriend, and Travis wants no commitments.

Themes

Illness and resilience, Commitment through adversity, Competing romantic loyalties, Family formation and growth, Disaster and recovery, Cheating and consequences

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Miles Ahead

490. Miles Ahead

Drama Music History Historical Drama Music Biopic
6.4

20161h 40min

United States

Director: Don Cheadle

Overview

An exploration of the life and music of Miles Davis.

Themes

Isolation and artistry, Memory and decline, Relationship betrayal, Muse and creation, Intrusion and privacy, Pain and performance

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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