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17 Again

841. 17 Again

Comedy Fantasy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy
6.4

20091h 42min

United States

Director: Burr Steers

On the brink of a midlife crisis, 30-something Mike O'Donnell wishes he could have a "do-over." And that's exactly what he gets when he wakes up one morning to find he's 17 years old again. With his adult mind stuck inside the body of a teenager, Mike actually has the chance to reverse some decisions he wishes he'd never made. But maybe they weren't so bad after all.

Themes

Bullying dynamics, Time travel consequences, Family loyalty, Age change conflict, High school life, Do over longing

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City Island

842. City Island

Drama Comedy Family Drama Parody
7.3

20091h 44min

United States

Director: Raymond De Felitta

The Rizzos, a family who doesn't share their habits, aspirations, and careers with one another, find their delicate web of lies disturbed by the arrival of a young ex-con brought home by Vince, the patriarch of the family, who is a corrections officer in real life, and a hopeful actor in private.

Themes

Intergenerational tension, Marital dissatisfaction, Economic pressure, Role conflict, Family deception, Secret ambitions

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The Young Victoria

843. The Young Victoria

Drama History Romance Historical Drama Passionate Romance
7.2

20091h 45min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Jean-Marc Vallée

As the only legitimate heir of England's King William, teenage Victoria gets caught up in the political machinations of her own family. Victoria's mother wants her to sign a regency order, while her Belgian uncle schemes to arrange a marriage between the future monarch and Prince Albert, the man who will become the love of her life.

Themes

Family political bargaining, Marital alliance strategy, Succession under pressure, Autonomy vs influence, Public scrutiny and reform, Institutional independence

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Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

844. Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

Drama Historical Drama
7.4

20091h 26min

United States

Director: Thomas Carter

Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story is a movie based on the life story of world-renowned neurosurgeon Ben Carson from 1961 to 1987.

Themes

Neurosurgeon ambition under pressure, Hemispherectomy stakes, Major depressive disorder shadows studies, Conjoined twins risk, Television limits learning, Illiterate mother discipline

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He's Just Not That Into You

845. He's Just Not That Into You

Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.4

20092h 9min

United States

Director: Ken Kwapis

Have you ever sat by the phone wondering why he said he would call, but didn't, or you can't figure out why she doesn't want to sleep with you anymore, or why your relationship just isn't going to the next level... they're just not that into you. Gigi just wants a man who says he'll call—and does—while Alex advises her to stop waiting by the phone. Beth wants a proposal after years of a committed relationship with her boyfriend, Neil, who sees nothing wrong with the status quo. Janine's not sure if she can trust her husband, Ben, who can't quite trust himself around Anna. Anna can't decide between the sexy married guy, or her straightforward, no-sparks standby, Conor, who can't get over the fact that he can't have her. And Mary, who's found an entire network of loving, supportive men, just needs to find one who's straight.

Themes

Commitment pressure, Misread signals, Fidelity and temptation, Marriage expectations, Friendship to romance

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LOL (Laughing Out Loud)

846. LOL (Laughing Out Loud)

Comedy Adult Comedy
6.2

20091h 43min

France

Director: Lisa Azuelos

Lola is a striking teenaged girl who is on the cusp of adulthood and longs to rush into the adult world of independence, freedom and sexual exploits, but is tenaciously held back by her mother.

Themes

Romantic deception, Family dynamics under strain, Pursuit of independence, Peer relationship complications, Parental boundaries and control, Adult secrecy and dating

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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

847. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Drama Fantasy Romance Relationship Drama Bittersweet Romance
7.8

20082h 46min

United States

Director: David Fincher

Born under unusual circumstances, Benjamin Button springs into being as an elderly man in a New Orleans nursing home and ages in reverse. Twelve years after his birth, he meets Daisy, a child who flits in and out of his life as she grows up to be a dancer. Though he has all sorts of unusual adventures over the course of his life, it is his relationship with Daisy, and the hope that they will come together at the right time, that drives Benjamin forward.

Themes

Love across time, Time reversal, Aging and memory, Caregiving and loyalty, Legacy and inheritance, Memory and mortality

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Revolutionary Road

848. Revolutionary Road

Drama Romance Family Drama Passionate Romance
7.3

20081h 59min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Sam Mendes

A young couple living in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950s struggle to come to terms with their personal problems while trying to raise their two children. Based on a novel by Richard Yates.

Themes

Marriage crisis, American dream pressure, Suburban confinement, Pursuit of escape, Infidelity and secrecy, Gendered expectations

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Seven Pounds

849. Seven Pounds

Drama Tragic Drama
7.6

20082h 3min

United States

Director: Gabriele Muccino

An IRS agent with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers.

Themes

Deception and impersonation, Blood type ethics, Tax collector duty, Guilt and personal cost, Organ transplant ethics, Pianist vulnerability

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Front of the Class

850. Front of the Class

Drama Professional Drama
8.1

20081h 35min

United States

Director: Peter Werner

A boy with Tourette's syndrome overcomes criticism and discrimination to achieve his dream of becoming a teacher.

Themes

Inclusion vs discrimination, Disability and vocation, Neurodiversity stigma, Prejudice in hiring, Family context shaping resilience, Education as purpose

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