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Movies with nostalgic vibe

La Belle Époque

1. La Belle Époque

Comedy Drama Relationship Drama High-Concept Comedy
7.4
20191h 55min

Overview

Victor, a disillusioned 60-something whose marriage is on the rocks, opts to relive the week of his life when, 40 years earlier, he met his true love through a company that allows customers to return to the time period of their choosing.

Themes

Romantic longing, Nostalgia and memory, Past vs present, Curated experiences, Performative reality, Marriage strain

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
blue TV
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Jay and Silent Bob Reboot

2. Jay and Silent Bob Reboot

Comedy Action Adventure Parody Globetrotting Adventure
5.6
20191h 45min

Overview

Jay and Silent Bob embark on a cross-country mission to stop Hollywood from rebooting a film based on their comic book characters Bluntman and Chronic.

Themes

"movie: jay and silent bob reboot. genres: comedy, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Action, Adventure main themes: comic book, Hollywood, Stoner, Comic book, Hollywood, Stoner full keywords list: comic book, Hollywood, Stoner, Buddy comedy, Aftercreditsstinger, Duringcreditsstinger, Whimsical, Comforting. concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and fatherhood, Highlighting the importance of personal connections over fame and recognition. it emphasizes the journey of self-discovery and the acceptance of one's past while embracing new responsibilities."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Z

3. Z

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror
5.5
20191h 23min

Overview

A family find themselves terrorized by their eight-year-old son's imaginary friend.

Themes

"movie: z. genres: horror, Thriller, Horror, Thriller main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the psychological impact of childhood trauma and the dangers of unresolved past experiences manifesting in harmful ways. it serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of neglecting mental health and the thin line between imagination and reality."

Available on

Google Play Movies
YouTube
Hoopla
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Falling Inn Love

4. Falling Inn Love

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Parody
5.7
20191h 38min

Overview

When a San Francisco exec wins a New Zealand inn, she ditches city life to remodel and flip the rustic property with help from a handsome contractor.

Themes

"movie: falling inn love. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: san francisco, California, New zealand, Romance, San francisco, California, New zealand, Romance full keywords list: san francisco, California, New zealand, Romance, Interracial relationship, Inn, Renovation. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of self-discovery and the importance of community in overcoming personal challenges. it highlights the transformative power of embracing new experiences and relationships over the allure of a conventional, Corporate life."

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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The Last Black Man in San Francisco

5. The Last Black Man in San Francisco

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.2
20192h 1min

Overview

Jimmie Fails dreams of reclaiming the Victorian home his grandfather built in the heart of San Francisco. Joined on his quest by his best friend Mont, Jimmie searches for belonging in a rapidly changing city that seems to have left them behind.

Themes

Friendship under strain, Gentrification pressure, Memory of place, Urban space and identity, Belonging amid displacement, Family legacy and property

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Always Be My Maybe

6. Always Be My Maybe

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.7
20191h 42min

Overview

Reunited after 15 years, famous chef Sasha and hometown musician Marcus feel the old sparks of attraction, but struggle to adapt to each other's worlds.

Themes

Immigrant family pressures, City identity and belonging, Creative career vs personal life, Reunion after separation, Loyalty vs distance, Ambition vs relationships

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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The Sun Is Also a Star

7. The Sun Is Also a Star

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Coming-of-Age Drama
5.9
20191h 40min

Overview

Two young New Yorkers begin to fall in love over the course of a single day, as a series of potentially life-altering meetings loom over their heads - hers concerning her family’s deportation to Jamaica, and his concerning an education at Dartmouth.

Themes

"movie: the sun is also a star. genres: romance, Drama, Romance, Drama main themes: new york city, Deportation, Love, New york city, Deportation, Love full keywords list: new york city, Deportation, Love, Korean american, Based on young adult novel, Korean. concept analysis: the film explores the intersection of love and fate, Highlighting how fleeting moments can shape our lives. it also addresses the harsh realities of immigration and the emotional turmoil that comes with it, Emphasizing the resilience of human connection amidst adversity."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Last Summer

8. The Last Summer

Romance Comedy Coming-of-Age Romance
5.6
20191h 49min

Overview

Standing on the precipice of adulthood, a group of friends navigate new relationships, while reexamining others, during their final summer before college.

Themes

"movie: the last summer. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: chicago, Illinois, Romcom, Teen movie, Chicago, Illinois, Romcom, Teen movie full keywords list: chicago, Illinois, Romcom, Teen movie, Summer, Graduate. concept analysis: the film explores the challenges of transitioning into adulthood and the complexities of relationships during a pivotal life stage. it highlights the importance of self-discovery and the bittersweet nature of letting go as friends prepare for new beginnings."

Available on

Netflix
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The Perfect Date

9. The Perfect Date

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
5.8
20191h 33min

Overview

No beau? No problem! To earn money for college, a high schooler creates a dating app that lets him act as a stand-in boyfriend.

Themes

"movie: the perfect date. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: adolescence, Fake boyfriend, Based on young adult novel, Adolescence, Fake boyfriend, Based on young adult novel full keywords list: adolescence, Fake boyfriend, Based on young adult novel. concept analysis: the film explores the tension between authenticity and societal expectations, Highlighting the pressures teenagers face in defining their identities. it ultimately advocates for the importance of genuine connections over superficial appearances."

Available on

Netflix
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Hellboy

10. Hellboy

Fantasy Horror Action Adventure Dark Fantasy
5.3
20192h 1min

Overview

Hellboy comes to England, where he must defeat Nimue, Merlin's consort and the Blood Queen. But their battle will bring about the end of the world, a fate he desperately tries to turn away.

Themes

"movie: hellboy. genres: fantasy, Horror, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Action, Adventure main themes: london, England, Countryside, Secret society, London, England, Countryside, Secret society full keywords list: london, England, Countryside, Secret society, Based on comic, Reboot, Aftercreditsstinger, Duringcreditsstinger, Aggressive, Tijuana, Mexico, Nazi occultism, Father son relationship, Lucha libre, Baba yaga, Ailuranthropy, Arthurian mythology. concept analysis: the film explores the struggle between destiny and free will, Particularly in the context of one's heritage and identity. it delves into themes of acceptance and the internal battle against one's darker nature while highlighting the importance of personal choice in defining one's path."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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