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Movies with atmospheric vibe

241. Every Day

Every Day
Romance Fantasy Supernatural Fantasy Fantasy Romance
6.4
20181h 37minSwitzerland, United Kingdom
Director: Michael Sucsy

Overview

16-year old Rhiannon falls in love with a mysterious spirit named “A” that inhabits a different body every day. Feeling an unmatched connection, Rhiannon and “A” work each day to find each other, not knowing what the next day will bring.

Themes

Body as vessel, Privacy vs intrusion, Family stress, Romance across bodies, Identity across change

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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242. Please Stand By

Please Stand By
Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama Buddy Comedy
6.7
20181h 33minUnited States
Director: Ben Lewin

Overview

A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in order to boldly go and deliver her 500-page Star Trek script to a writing competition in Hollywood. On an adventure full of laughter and tears, Wendy follows the guiding spirit of Mr. Spock on her journey into the unknown.

Themes

Creativity under pressure, Resilience after setback, Autism and independence, Pursuit of artistic dream, Family support vs doubt, Caregiver expectations

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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243. Ghost Stories

Ghost Stories
Horror Drama Supernatural Horror Psychological Drama
6.4
20181h 38minUnited Kingdom
Director: Jeremy Dyson

Overview

Professor Philip Goodman devotes his life to exposing phony psychics and fraudulent supernatural shenanigans. His skepticism soon gets put to the test when he receives news of three chilling and inexplicable cases -- disturbing visions in an abandoned asylum, a car accident deep in the woods and the spirit of an unborn child. Even scarier -- each of the macabre stories seems to have a sinister connection to the professor's own life.

Themes

Grief and guilt, Skepticism vs belief, Unreliable perception, Hauntings in ordinary spaces, Abandonment and care, Obsession and paranoia

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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244. Den of Thieves

Den of Thieves
Crime Thriller Action Heist Modern Noir Thriller
7.0
20182h 20minUnited States
Director: Christian Gudegast

Overview

Right under the nose of Los Angeles’ elite police unit, the most successful crew of robbers in the state plans a brazen, seemingly impossible heist of the Federal Reserve Bank.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception under scrutiny, Leadership and domination, Law enforcement vs criminals, High-stakes crime risk, Urban crime dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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245. The Leisure Seeker

The Leisure Seeker
Drama Romance Adventure Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
6.7
20181h 52minFrance, Italy
Director: Paolo Virzì

Overview

A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey from Boston to Key West, recapturing their passion for life and their love for each other on a road trip that provides revelation and surprise right up to the very end.

Themes

Illness as catalyst, Aging and memory loss, Road trip renewal, Hidden tensions in marriage, Memory anchored journey, Enduring couple devotion

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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246. Insidious: The Last Key

Insidious: The Last Key
Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Investigation Suspense
5.7
20181h 43minUnited States
Director: Adam Robitel

Overview

Parapsychologist Elise Rainier and her team travel to Five Keys, NM, to investigate a man’s claim of a haunting. Terror soon strikes when Rainier realizes that the house he lives in was her family’s old home.

Themes

Power and control, Abuse and resilience, Family bonds under stress, Fear as catalyst, Secrecy and harm, Professional pressure

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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247. Phantom Thread

Phantom Thread
Drama Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
7.4
20172h 10minUnited States, China
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson

Overview

In 1950s London, a renowned dressmaker's meticulous lifestyle begins drastically changing as his relationship with his young muse intensifies.

Themes

Tradition vs change, Social expectations pressure, Muse triggers disruption, Obsession drives control, Deception compacts power, Sister guards routine

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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248. Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Adventure Action Science Fiction Epic Action Space Sci-Fi
6.8
20172h 32minUnited States
Director: Rian Johnson

Overview

Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order.

Themes

Betrayal and deception, Leadership under siege, Exile and mentorship, Dissent within ranks, Power and fear, Resilience and survival

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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249. Forgotten

Forgotten
Thriller Mystery Crime Mind Game Thriller Unreliable Perspective Mystery
7.4
20171h 48minSouth Korea
Director: Jang Hang-jun

Overview

As days vanish and his brother returns from a 19-day abduction a different man, Jin-seok races to prove his own memories before his family erases them. Each new lie, each impossible detail, pushes him closer to the locked room’s past—and to a truth that will destroy whoever reaches it too late.

Themes

Memory manipulation, Family secrecy, Dissociative amnesia, Revenge through crime, Deception and unreliable memory

Available on

Netflix
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250. Darkest Hour

Darkest Hour
Drama History Historical Drama Political History
7.4
20172h 5minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Joe Wright

Overview

In May 1940, the fate of World War II hangs on Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Adolf Hitler or fight on knowing that it could mean the end of the British Empire.

Themes

Leadership under crisis, Peace or war pressure, Public morale under scrutiny, Parliamentary brinkmanship, Evacuation as strategic lever, Isolationism and external limits

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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