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Movies with intimate vibe

Anomalisa

491. Anomalisa

Animation Drama Romance Comedy Adult Animation
7.2

20151h 31min

United States

Director: Duke Johnson

An inspirational speaker becomes reinvigorated after meeting a lively woman who shakes up his mundane existence.

Themes

Perception vs reality, Existential isolation, Inauthentic relationships, Social conformity pressure, Performance anxiety, Commodification of affection

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A Man Called Ove

492. A Man Called Ove

Comedy Drama Dark Comedy Family Drama
7.7

20151h 56min

Norway, Sweden

Director: Hannes Holm

Despite being deposed as president of his condominium association, grumpy 59-year-old Ove continues to watch over his neighbourhood with an iron fist. When pregnant Parvaneh and her family move into the terraced house opposite Ove and she accidentally back into Ove’s mailbox, it sets off a series of unexpected changes in his life.

Themes

Resistant aging and new bonds, Neighborhood solidarity under pressure, Belonging beyond rigid rules, Care through acts of generosity, Tension between tradition and change, Inclusion of marginal voices

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Where to Invade Next

493. Where to Invade Next

Documentary Comedy Social & Political Documentary Satire
7.5

20152h 1min

United States

Director: Michael Moore

To understand firsthand what the United States of America can learn from other nations, Michael Moore playfully “invades” some to see what they have to offer.

Themes

Economic inequality mitigation, Womens rights leadership, Education access debt-free, Welfare states expansion, Drug policy reform, Labor rights co-determination

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Heidi

494. Heidi

Adventure Family Drama Adventure Epic
7.4

20151h 51min

Germany, Switzerland

Director: Alain Gsponer

Heidi, is an eight-year-old Swiss orphan who is given by her aunt to her mountain-dwelling grandfather. She is then stolen back by her aunt from her grandfather to live in the wealthy Sesemann household in Frankfurt, Germany as a companion to Klara, a sheltered, disabled girl in a wheelchair. Heidi is unhappy but makes the best of the situation, always longing for her grandfather.

Themes

Family displacement, Homesickness and adaptation, Return to home and renewal, Guardianship and belonging, Friendship across classes, Urban vs rural life

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The Danish Girl

495. The Danish Girl

Drama Historical Drama
7.1

20151h 59min

Belgium, United Kingdom

Director: Tom Hooper

When Gerda Wegener asks her husband Einar to fill in as a portrait model, Einar discovers the person she's meant to be and begins living her life as Lili Elbe. Having realized her true self and with Gerda's love and support, Lili embarks on a groundbreaking journey as a transgender pioneer.

Themes

Public reception and gatekeeping, Gender identity and self-representation, Art and personal truth, Medical risk and ethics, Mourning and memory, Supportive friendship and loyalty

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Carol

496. Carol

Romance Drama Bittersweet Romance Historical Drama
7.3

20151h 58min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Todd Haynes

In 1950s New York, a department-store clerk who dreams of a better life falls for an older, married woman.

Themes

Divorce pressure, Age difference, Professional ambition, Public scrutiny, Custody conflict, Sexuality stigma

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Love the Coopers

497. Love the Coopers

Comedy Family Drama Christmas Family Ensemble Comedy
5.8

20151h 47min

United States

Director: Jessie Nelson

When four generations of the Cooper clan come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration, a series of unexpected visitors and unlikely events turn the night upside down, leading them all toward a surprising rediscovery of family bonds and the spirit of the holiday.

Themes

Trust and deception, Secret relationships, Generational tension, Memory and longing, Divorce and family bonds, Holiday season pressure

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Ronaldo

498. Ronaldo

Documentary History Biographical Documentary
6.3

20151h 32min

Spain, United Kingdom

Director: Anthony Wonke

Filmed over 14 months with unprecedented access into the inner circle of the man and the sport, this is the first official and fully authorised film of one of the most celebrated figures in football. For the first time ever, the world gets vividly candid and un-paralleled, behind-closed-doors access to the footballer, father, family-man and friend in this moving & fascinating documentary. Through in-depth conversations, state of the art football footage and never before seen archival footage, the film gives an astonishing insight into the sporting and personal life of triple Ballon D'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo at the peak of his career. From the makers of ‘Senna’ and ‘Amy’, Ronaldo takes audiences on an intimate and revealing journey of what it’s like to live as an iconic athlete in the eye of the storm.

Themes

Family influence on career, Pressures of public life, Training discipline and dedication, Private life in the spotlight, Mindset under scrutiny, Mentorship and support networks

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The Escort

499. The Escort

Drama Comedy Romance Parody Romantic Comedy
6.0

20151h 28min

United States

Director: Will Slocombe

Desperate for a good story, a sex-addicted journalist throws himself into the world of high-class escorts when he starts following a Stanford-educated prostitute.

Themes

Prostitution stigma, Ambition versus legitimacy, Deception and appearances, Addiction and recovery, Protection within precarious work, Trust and vulnerability

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fuboTV
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The Lady in the Van

500. The Lady in the Van

Comedy Drama Family Drama Dark Comedy
6.7

20151h 44min

United Kingdom

Director: Nicholas Hytner

The true story of the relationship between Alan Bennett and the singular Miss Shepherd, a woman of uncertain origins who ‘temporarily’ parked her van in Bennett’s London driveway and proceeded to live there for 15 years.

Themes

Economic disparity, Caregiving burden, Private vs public life, Homelessness and shelter, Suburban outsider, Hidden pasts

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