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Movies with atmospheric vibe

171. Horse Girl

Horse Girl
Drama Psychological Drama
6.0
20201h 43minUnited States
Director: Jeff Baena

Overview

A socially awkward woman with a fondness for arts and crafts, horses, and supernatural crime shows finds her increasingly lucid dreams trickling into her waking life.

Themes

Mental health pressures, Dreams and waking life, Trauma and memory, Isolation in relationships, Conspiracy belief, Grief and isolation

Available on

Netflix
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172. Line of Duty

Line of Duty
Thriller Crime Action Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller Police Procedural
5.3
20191h 38minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Steven C. Miller

Overview

Frank Penny is a disgraced cop looking for a shot at redemption. When the police chief's 11-year-old daughter is abducted, Frank goes rogue to try and save her. But to find the girl, Frank will need the help of Ava Brooks, whose live-streaming news channel is broadcasting Frank's every move.

Themes

Moral ambiguity in policing, Time pressure in crises, Live-streamed accountability, Revenge as motivator, Deadly force consequences, Ex-partner complicates decisions

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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173. The Translators

The Translators
Mystery Thriller Locked-Room Mystery Mind Game Thriller
6.5
20191h 45minFrance, Belgium
Director: Régis Roinsard

Overview

Nine translators, hired to translate the eagerly awaited final book of a bestselling trilogy, are confined in a luxurious bunker.

Themes

Deception within institutions, Confined collaboration under pressure, Secret plans and manipulation, Trust and mistrust dynamics, Coercive management practices, Translators as negotiators

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Rakuten TV
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174. Rabid

Rabid
Science Fiction Horror Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi Body Horror
5.2
20191h 47minCanada
Director: Jen Soska

Overview

The quiet Rose works in women's fashion clothing, hoping to be a designer. A traffic accident damages her face. She gets experimental stem cell treatment, leaving her stronger and prettier than ever - but there's a side effect.

Themes

Bodily autonomy under experimentation, Crisis dynamics and institutional response, Beauty standards and power, Ethics of medical research, Tissue sourcing exploitation, Fashion industry ambition

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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175. Knives Out

Knives Out
Comedy Crime Mystery Satire Detective Mystery Crime
7.9
20192h 11minUnited States
Director: Rian Johnson

Overview

When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.

Themes

Family pressure, Dependency leverage, Privilege manipulation, Inheritance obligation, Reputation leverage, Household authority

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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176. True History of the Kelly Gang

True History of the Kelly Gang
Crime Drama Western Thriller Organized Crime
6.0
20192h 5minAustralia, France
Director: Justin Kurzel

Overview

Set against the badlands of Australia where the English rule with a bloody fist and the Irish endure, Ned Kelly discovers he comes from a line of Irish rebels — an uncompromising army of cross dressing bandits immortalised for terrorising their oppressors back in Ireland. Fuelled by the unfair arrest of his mother, Kelly recruits a wild bunch of warriors to plot one of the most audacious attacks of anarchy and rebellion the country has ever seen.

Themes

Colonial oppression, Bushranger identity, Cross dressing resistance, Irish rebels solidarity, Enduring loyalty under pressure, Australian bush setting

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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177. Les Misérables

Les Misérables
Crime Drama Thriller Police Procedural Tragic Drama
7.6
20191h 44minFrance
Director: Ladj Ly

Overview

Stéphane has recently joined the Anti-Crime Squad in Montfermeil, in the suburbs of Paris, France, where Victor Hugo set his famed novel “Les Miserables”. Alongside his new colleagues Chris and Gwada – both experienced members of the team – he quickly discovers tensions running high between local gangs. When the trio finds themselves overrun during the course of an arrest, a drone captures the encounter, threatening to expose the reality of everyday life.

Themes

Police brutality, Urban gang tensions, Drone surveillance, Suburban policing, Crowd dynamics, Youth delinquency

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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178. Ford v Ferrari

Ford v Ferrari
Drama Action History Biographical History Sports Competition
8.1
20192h 33minUnited States
Director: James Mangold

Overview

American car designer Carroll Shelby and the British-born driver Ken Miles work together to battle corporate interference, the laws of physics, and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company and take on the dominating race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966.

Themes

Engineering under constraint, Performance vs reliability, Corporate interference pressure, Leadership power struggle, Media spectacle vs merit, Loyalty and rivalry

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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179. The Aeronauts

The Aeronauts
Adventure Drama Romance Adventure Epic Historical Drama
6.6
20191h 40minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Tom Harper

Overview

In 1862, daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Wren teams up with pioneering meteorologist James Glaisher to advance human knowledge of the weather and fly higher than anyone in history. While breaking records and advancing scientific discovery, their voyage to the very edge of existence helps the unlikely pair find their place in the world they have left far below them. But they face physical and emotional challenges in the thin air, as the ascent becomes a fight for survival.

Themes

Risk versus reward, Ambition under scrutiny, Pursuit of knowledge, Skepticism and perseverance, Collaboration under danger, Foundations of weather forecasting

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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180. Harriet

Harriet
Drama History Historical Drama Biographical History
6.7
20192h 5minUnited States
Director: Kasi Lemmons

Overview

The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.

Themes

Family separation and reunion, Slavery oppression, Escape and pursuit, Forged identity resilience, Resistance against law, Collective rescue efforts

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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