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Movies with scenic vibe

The Secret of Moonacre

1. The Secret of Moonacre

Adventure Fantasy Romance Coming-of-Age Adventure Quest Fantasy
6.1
20091h 43min

Overview

When 13 year old Maria Merryweather's father dies, leaving her orphaned and homeless, she is forced to leave her luxurious London life to go and live with Sir Benjamin, an eccentric uncle she didn't know she had, at the mysterious Moonacre Manor.

Themes

Duty vs desire, Deception yields leverage, Greed drives conflict, Legacy shapes belonging, Unity through alliance, Purity as power

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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The Spiderwick Chronicles

2. The Spiderwick Chronicles

Family Adventure Fantasy Drama Adventure Epic
6.5
20081h 35min

Overview

Upon moving into the run-down Spiderwick Estate with their mother, twin brothers Jared and Simon Grace, along with their sister Mallory, find themselves pulled into an alternate world full of faeries and other creatures.

Themes

Sibling relationship dynamics, Divorce impact, Parent child relationship strain, Single mother burden, Identical twins tension, Family relationships strain

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Martian Child

3. Martian Child

Comedy Drama Family Drama
6.7
20071h 46min

Overview

A recently-widowed science fiction writer considers whether to adopt a hyper-imaginative 6-year-old abandoned and socially-rejected boy who says he's really from Mars.

Themes

Adoption under uncertainty, Education vs normalcy, Caregiver commitment under pressure, Imagination as coping, Imagined origins vs reality, Social services scrutiny

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Twitches Too

4. Twitches Too

Drama Family Fantasy TV Movie Family TV Movie
5.7
20071h 23min

Overview

Reunited witch twins Camryn and Alex adjust to their new life as supernatural beings while at the same time trying to maintain a normal existence in this sequel to the magical Disney Channel original movie Twitches. But they soon find themselves going head to head with the forces of darkness that threaten to destroy their world. Luckily, their birth mother, the powerful Miranda, is on hand to help out.

Themes

Trust under threat, Power and restraint, Duty to family, Alliance building, Normal life vs magic, Parental guidance

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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The Darjeeling Limited

5. The Darjeeling Limited

Adventure Drama Comedy Globetrotting Adventure Relationship Drama
7.2
20071h 32min

Overview

Three American brothers who have not spoken to each other in a year set off on a train voyage across India with a plan to find themselves and bond with each other -- to become brothers again like they used to be. Their "spiritual quest", however, veers rapidly off-course (due to events involving over-the-counter pain killers, Indian cough syrup, and pepper spray).

Themes

Dysfunctional family dynamics, Sibling relationship, Control vs autonomy, Journey as catalyst, Grief and displacement, Unspoken parental ties

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody

6. Bleach the Movie: Memories of Nobody

Fantasy Animation Science Fiction Anime Supernatural Fantasy
7.1
20061h 27min

Overview

In Karakura Town, unidentifiable spirits begin appearing en mases. While attempting to deal with these strange souls, Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki meet Senna, a mysterious shinigami who wipes out most of them. Senna refuses to answer any questions, so Ichigo is forced to follow her while Rukia tries to find out what's going on.

Themes

Unidentifiable spirits threat, Shounen resilience under pressure, Adventure amid unknown threats, Supernatural tension across realms, Memory fragmentation and belonging, Anime style memory dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Fountain

7. The Fountain

Drama Adventure Science Fiction Romance Epic Sci-Fi
7.1
20061h 36min

Overview

Spanning over one thousand years, and three parallel stories, The Fountain is a story of love, death, spirituality, and the fragility of our existence in this world.

Themes

Mortality and renewal, Science versus spirituality, Time-spanning love, Quest for immortality, Fragility of existence, Storytelling as continuity

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Overview

When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patient's dreams is stolen, all hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist can stop it and recover it before damage is done: Paprika.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Power and responsibility, Ethics of dream therapy, Deception within science, Control of dreams, Boundary between dream and reality

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Tales from Earthsea

9. Tales from Earthsea

Animation Fantasy Adventure Anime Dark Fantasy
6.3
20061h 55min

Overview

Something bizarre has come over the land. The kingdom is deteriorating. People are beginning to act strange... What's even more strange is that people are beginning to see dragons, which shouldn't enter the world of humans. Due to all these bizarre events, Ged, a wandering wizard, is investigating the cause. During his journey, he meets Prince Arren, a young distraught teenage boy. While Arren may look like a shy young teen, he has a severe dark side, which grants him strength, hatred, ruthlessness and has no mercy, especially when it comes to protecting Teru. For the witch Kumo this is a perfect opportunity. She can use the boy's "fears" against the very one who would help him, Ged.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Imbalance between life and death, Fate vs agency, Power and fear manipulation, True name tension, Duty under collapse

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

10. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Fantasy Animation Drama Science Fiction Anime
7.6
20061h 38min

Overview

When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to 'leap' backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends.

Themes

Personal growth under pressure, Time manipulation ethics, Impact of choices on others, Unintended consequences, Finite power limits, Generational connections across time

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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