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Movies with intimate vibe

My Sister's Keeper

831. My Sister's Keeper

Drama Tragic Drama
7.3

20091h 49min

United States

Director: Nick Cassavetes

Sara and Brian live an idyllic life with their young son and daughter. But their family is rocked by sudden, heartbreaking news that forces them to make a difficult and unorthodox choice in order to save their baby girl's life. The parents' desperate decision raises both ethical and moral questions and rips away at the foundation of their relationship. Their actions ultimately set off a court case that threatens to tear the family apart, while revealing surprising truths that challenge everyone's perceptions of love and loyalty and give new meaning to the definition of healing.

Themes

Medical decision making, Bodily autonomy under duress, Sibling dynamics under illness, Family loyalty vs individual rights, Legal intervention in family, Ethical dilemmas in care

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Whatever Works

832. Whatever Works

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Satire
7.1

20091h 32min

United States, France

Director: Woody Allen

Whatever Works explores the relationship between a crotchety misanthrope, Boris and a naïve, impressionable young runaway from the south, Melody. When Melody's uptight parents arrive in New York to rescue her, they are quickly drawn into wildly unexpected romantic entanglements. Everyone discovers that finding love is just a combination of lucky chance and appreciating the value of "whatever works."

Themes

Age gap dynamics, Conservatism vs liberalism, Misanthropy vs openness, Open-relationship dynamics, Parental interference, Sexuality and self-discovery

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Hachi: A Dog's Tale

833. Hachi: A Dog's Tale

Drama Family Family Drama Animal Companion Family
8.1

20091h 33min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Lasse Hallström

A drama based on the true story of a college professor's bond with the abandoned dog he takes into his home.

Themes

Human-animal bond, Loyalty across loss, Routine devotion under strain, Communal compassion and memory, Life after absence, Waiting as meaning

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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I Killed My Mother

834. I Killed My Mother

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.4

20091h 36min

Canada

Director: Xavier Dolan

Hubert, a brash 17-year-old, is confused and torn by a love-hate relationship with his mother that consumes him more and more each day. After distressing ordeals and tragic episodes, Hubert will find his mother on the banks of Saint Lawrence river, where he grew up, and where a murder will be committed: the murder of childhood.

Themes

Parent child relationship strain, Absent father influence, Overbearing mother dynamics, Coming of age tension, Gay theme conflict, Lgbt teen pressure

Available on

Kanopy
Hoopla
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Away We Go

835. Away We Go

Drama Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Family Drama
7.0

20091h 38min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Sam Mendes

Verona and Burt have moved to Colorado to be close to Burt's parents but, with Verona expecting their first child, Burt's parents inexplicably decide to move to Belgium, now leaving them in a place they hate and without a support structure in place. They set off on a whirlwind tour of of disparate locations where they have friends or relatives, sampling not only different cities and climates but also different families. Along the way they realize that the journey is less about discovering where they want to live and more about figuring out what type of parents they want to be.

Themes

In-law absence tension, Relocation pressures shape parenting, Radical parenting ideals, Memory anchors belonging, Adopted kin as family, Interracial relationship strain

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Castaway on the Moon

836. Castaway on the Moon

Drama Comedy Romance Bittersweet Romance Relationship Drama
8.0

20091h 59min

South Korea

Director: Lee Hae-jun

Mr. Kim is jobless, lost in debt and has been dumped by his girlfriend. He decides to end it all by jumping into the Han River – only to find himself washed up on a small, mid-river island. He soon abandons thoughts of suicide or rescue and begins a new life as a castaway. His antics catch the attention of a young woman whose apartment overlooks the river. Her discovery changes both their lives.

Themes

Isolation and longing, Urban alienation, Debt and escape, Improvised communication, Accidental companionship, Resilience through improvisation

Available on

The Roku Channel
Tubi TV
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel

837. Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel

Comedy Drama Romance Science Fiction Awkward Comedy
7.0

20091h 23min

United Kingdom

Director: Gareth Carrivick

Follows three social outcasts -- two geeks and a cynic -- as they attempt to navigate a time-travel conundrum in the middle of a British pub.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Time travel consequences, Group dynamics under pressure, Editorial censorship, Memory across timelines, Art and cultural standards

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Mary and Max

838. Mary and Max

Animation Comedy Drama Adult Animation Dark Comedy
8.1

20091h 32min

Australia

Director: Adam Elliot

A tale of friendship between two unlikely pen pals: Mary, a lonely, eight-year-old girl living in the suburbs of Melbourne, and Max, a forty-four-year old, severely obese man living in New York.

Themes

Solace through letters, Loneliness through isolation, Friendship across distance, Family neglect effects, Identity through diagnosis, Resilience through connection

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Whip It

839. Whip It

Drama Sports Competition
6.9

20091h 51min

United States

Director: Drew Barrymore

In Bodeen, Texas, an indie-rock loving misfit finds a way of dealing with her small-town misery after she discovers a roller derby league in nearby Austin.

Themes

Deception and loyalty, Coming of age pressure, Roller derby identity, Small town expectations, Female friendship loyalty, Parental control conflict

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Broken Embraces

840. Broken Embraces

Drama Romance Thriller Entertainment Industry Drama Passionate Romance
7.2

20092h 7min

Spain

Director: Pedro Almodóvar

Harry Caine, a blind writer, reaches this moment in time when he has to heal his wounds from 14 years back. He was then still known by his real name, Mateo Blanco, and directing his last movie.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Jealousy and possession, Power dynamics in romance, Rebirth through reinvention, Obsession and longing, Artistic ambition under finance

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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