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Movies with intimate vibe

Brooklyn

501. Brooklyn

Romance Drama History Bittersweet Romance Historical Drama
7.5

20151h 51min

Canada, Ireland

Director: John Crowley

In 1950s Ireland and New York, young Eilis Lacey has to choose between two men and two countries.

Themes

Family obligation vs autonomy, Homesickness and adaptation, Working class aspiration, Identity through life choices, Marriage and independence, Dual-country belonging

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In My Dreams

502. In My Dreams

Romance Drama Fantasy TV Movie Fantasy Romance
6.3

20151h 34min

Canada, United States

Director: Kenny Leon

Natalie and Nick are frustrated with their luck in romance. After tossing coins into a fountain, the two then begin dreaming about each other. But, according to fountain mythology, they only have a week to turn those dreams into reality.

Themes

Mother son relationship, Fountain catalyst, Dream realm metaphor, Shared dream tension, Italian restaurant setting, Restaurant owner aspiration

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Steve Jobs

503. Steve Jobs

Drama History Historical Drama Biographical History
7.2

20152h 2min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: Danny Boyle

Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter.

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Family versus career, Paternity dispute, Innovation under siege, Credit and recognition, Corporate politics and turnover

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The Great Gilly Hopkins

504. The Great Gilly Hopkins

Comedy Drama Family Family Drama Parent-Child Family
6.5

20151h 39min

United States

Director: Stephen Herek

Young and feisty Gilly Hopkins devises a scheme to escape from her new foster home and reunite with her birth mother.

Themes

Foster system tension, Attachment negotiations, Transition stress, Caregiving boundary testing, Routine establishment, Trust development

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Fathers and Daughters

505. Fathers and Daughters

Drama Family Drama
7.0

20151h 56min

Italy, United States

Director: Gabriele Muccino

A Pulitzer-winning writer grapples with being a widower and father after a mental breakdown, while, 27 years later, his grown daughter struggles to forge connections of her own.

Themes

Grief affecting career, Creativity hampered by injury, Trauma causing custody strain, Intimacy difficulties in relationships, Attachment patterns across generations

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Apple TV
Hoopla
Fandango At Home
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Truman

506. Truman

Drama Comedy Relationship Drama
7.3

20151h 45min

Argentina, Spain

Director: Cesc Gay

Tomás, who lives in Canada, travels to Madrid, Spain, to visit his old friend Julián. Both of them, accompanied by Truman, Julián's faithful dog, will share many surprising and emotional little moments, triggered by the hard situation Julián is going through, for just a few days.

Themes

Friendship across distance, Terminal illness and choices, Companionship under stress, Caregiving and empathy, End-of-life decisions, Uncertainty and farewell

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The Intern

507. The Intern

Comedy Workplace Comedy
7.1

20152h 1min

United States

Director: Nancy Meyers

70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin.

Themes

Work life balance, Intergenerational mentorship, Aging in the workplace, Startup leadership pressures, Career identity versus family, Spousal fidelity pressures

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Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List

508. Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
5.5

20151h 29min

United States

Director: Kristin Hanggi

The bonds between Naomi and Ely are tested when they fall for the same guy.

Themes

Jealousy and betrayal, Relationships under pressure, Friendship vs romance, Sexual orientation and identity, Multiple forms of love, Boundaries and trust

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Born to Be Blue

509. Born to Be Blue

Drama Music Entertainment Industry Drama Music Biopic
6.8

20151h 37min

Canada, United Kingdom

Director: Robert Budreau

Jazz legend Chet Baker finds love and redemption when he stars in a movie about his own troubled life to mount a comeback.

Themes

Public image vs reality, Romance as disruption, Addiction and comeback, Institutional pressure and control, Self-discipline and practice, Technique erosion

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Miss You Already

510. Miss You Already

Comedy Drama Relationship Drama
6.8

20151h 52min

United Kingdom

Director: Catherine Hardwicke

The friendship between two life-long girlfriends is put to the test when one starts a family and the other falls ill.

Themes

Deception and trust, Illness testing friendship, Cancer and caregiving, Relationship strain and reconciliation, Pregnancy amid illness, Family bonds after loss

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