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Movies with dry vibe

Terminal

581. Terminal

Crime Drama Thriller Action Comedy
5.4

20181h 35min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: Vaughn Stein

In the dark heart of a sprawling, anonymous city, two assassins carry out a sinister mission, a teacher battles a fatal illness, and an enigmatic janitor and a curious waitress lead dangerous double lives. Murderous consequences unravel in the dead of night, as their lives intertwine at the hands of a mysterious criminal mastermind who is hell-bent on revenge.

Themes

Surveillance and control, Illness as leverage, Power and disguise, Revenge and deceit, Contract killings, Double lives

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Anon

582. Anon

Science Fiction Crime Mystery Thriller Dystopian Sci-Fi
6.1

20181h 40min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: Andrew Niccol

Set in a near-future world where there is no privacy, ignorance or anonymity, our private memories are recorded and crime almost ceases to exist. In trying to solve a series of unsolved murders, Sal Frieland stumbles onto a young woman who appears to have subverted the system and disappeared. She has no identity, no history and no record. Sal realizes it may not be the end of crime but the beginning. Known only as 'The Girl', Sal must find her before he becomes the next victim.

Themes

Serial killer dynamics, Privacy erosion, Procedural constraints, Augmented reality ethics, Dystopia pressures

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John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City

583. John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City

Comedy TV Movie Satire
7.9

20181h 5min

United States

Director: Alex Timbers

John Mulaney relays stories from his childhood and "SNL," eviscerates the value of college and laments getting older in this electric comedy special.

Themes

Family dynamics, Aging and self-doubt, Education debt burden, Nostalgia vs modernity, Marital trust under scrutiny, Donor culture and philanthropy

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Bad Samaritan

584. Bad Samaritan

Thriller Crime Horror Drama Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.4

20181h 51min

United States

Director: Dean Devlin

A thief makes a disturbing discovery in the house where he breaks in. Later, when he returns to the same house with his partner in crime, things are no longer how he expected.

Themes

Manipulation and control, Deception and betrayal, Trust under threat, Revenge through harm, Power and insecurity, Victimization of the vulnerable

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Super Troopers 2

585. Super Troopers 2

Comedy Crime Mystery Parody Police Procedural
6.0

20181h 40min

United States

Director: Jay Chandrasekhar

When an international border dispute arises between the U.S. and Canada, the Super Troopers- Mac, Thorny, Foster, Rabbit and Farva, are called in to set up a new Highway Patrol station in the disputed area.

Themes

Border dispute tension, Police department dynamics, Deception and undercover work, Cross-border cultural friction, Humor under pressure, Improvised enforcement, Authority legitimacy debate

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Beast

586. Beast

Mystery Crime Drama Whodunit Serial Killer Crime
6.8

20181h 47min

United Kingdom

Director: Michael Pearce

A troubled woman living in an isolated community finds herself pulled between the control of her oppressive family and the allure of a secretive outsider suspected of a series of brutal murders.

Themes

Serial killer dynamics, Moral ambiguity, Suspicion and deception, Beach memory, Island isolation and control, Birthday pressure, Ambivalence and belonging

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Overboard

587. Overboard

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Parody
6.0

20181h 52min

United States

Director: Rob Greenberg

A spoiled, wealthy yacht owner is thrown overboard and becomes the target of revenge from his mistreated employee.

Themes

Revenge via deception, Amnesia as leverage, Yacht owner status, Remake implications, Wealthy image distortion, Class inequality

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Beirut

588. Beirut

Action Thriller Drama Spy Action Political Thriller
6.5

20181h 49min

United States

Director: Brad Anderson

In 1980s Beirut, Mason Skiles is a former U.S. diplomat who is called back into service to save a colleague from the group that is possibly responsible for his own family's death. Meanwhile, a CIA field agent who is working under cover at the American embassy is tasked with keeping Mason alive and ensuring that the mission is a success.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Hostage negotiation ethics, Foreign intervention dynamics, Covert power struggles, Regional conflict spillover, Crisis accountability

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Champions

589. Champions

Comedy Family Drama Underdog Sports
7.2

20182h 4min

Spain

Director: Javier Fesser

A disgraced basketball coach is given the chance to coach Los Amigos, a team of players who are intellectually disabled, and soon realizes they just might have what it takes to make it to the national championships.

Themes

Disability inclusion, Team resilience, Community impact, Unlikely mentorship, Personal growth, Sports as equalizer

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Chappaquiddick

590. Chappaquiddick

History Drama Thriller Historical Event Political Drama
6.4

20181h 47min

Sweden, United States

Director: John Curran

Ted Kennedy's life and political career become derailed in the aftermath of a fatal car accident in 1969 that claims the life of a young campaign strategist, Mary Jo Kopechne.

Themes

Political reputation under pressure, Family influence in crisis, Authority and responsibility conflict, Public scrutiny and accountability, Damage control and image management, Media framing and manipulation

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Amazon Prime Video
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