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Movies with dry vibe

The Ones Below

831. The Ones Below

Thriller Domestic Thriller
6.1

20161h 27min

United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom

Director: David Farr

A young affluent couple expecting their first child hits it off with the new couple that moves in downstairs, until a dinner party between them ends in a shocking accident.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Trust under strain, Class disparity, Domestic paranoia, Parenthood expectations, Neighborhood intrusion

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Allegiant

832. Allegiant

Adventure Science Fiction Action Mystery Dystopian Sci-Fi
5.7

20162h

United States

Director: Robert Schwentke

Beatrice Prior and Tobias Eaton venture into the world outside of the fence and are taken into protective custody by a mysterious agency known as the Bureau of Genetic Welfare.

Themes

Genetic manipulation ethics, Memory erasure as weapon, Rebellion within systems, State control and autonomy, Revolution and dystopia, Power and trust dynamics

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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

833. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Comedy Drama War Satire Political Drama
6.6

20161h 52min

United States

Director: Glenn Ficarra

In 2002, cable news producer Kim Barker decides to shake up her routine by taking a daring new assignment in Kabul, Afghanistan. Dislodged from her comfortable American lifestyle, Barker finds herself in the middle of an out-of-control war zone. Luckily, she meets Tanya Vanderpoel, a fellow journalist who takes the shell-shocked reporter under her wing. Amid the militants, warlords and nighttime partying, Barker discovers the key to becoming a successful correspondent.

Themes

Gendered access in war journalism, Embedded journalism ethics, Truth vs spectacle in news, Career ambition under risk, Disillusionment with war coverage, Local power dynamics in conflict reporting

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A Conspiracy of Faith

834. A Conspiracy of Faith

Crime Drama Mystery Thriller Detective Mystery Crime
7.0

20161h 48min

Denmark, Germany

Director: Hans Petter Moland

Denmark, 2016. A blurred note is found in a bottle that has traveled across the ocean for a long time. After deciphering the cryptic note, Department Q follow a sinister trail that leads them to investigate a case that occurred in 2008. At the same time, new tragic events take place that test their faith and deepest beliefs.

Themes

Faith vs atheism, Secrecy within insular communities, Unreported disappearances, Insular religious networks, Cold case investigation, Ethical strain on investigators

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To Steal from a Thief

835. To Steal from a Thief

Crime Thriller Heist Political Thriller
6.2

20161h 36min

Argentina, France

Director: Daniel Calparsoro

Valencia, Spain. On a rainy morning, six armed men in disguise assault a bank. But what seemed like an easy heist, quickly goes wrong with nothing unfolding as planned, and mistrust quickly builds between the two leaders of the gang.

Themes

Political corruption exposure, Power and control dynamics, Profit versus loyalty tensions, Deception within a group, Institutional mistrust and secrecy, Risk management under pressure

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Mr. Right

836. Mr. Right

Comedy Romance Crime Romantic Comedy Dark Comedy
6.3

20161h 35min

United States

Director: Paco Cabezas

A girl falls for the "perfect" guy, who happens to have a very fatal flaw: he's a hitman on the run from the crime cartels who employ him.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Romance under danger, Loyalty under pressure, Power dynamics in crime, Moral ambiguity of violence, Violence shaping relationships

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They Call Me Jeeg

837. They Call Me Jeeg

Drama Action Science Fiction Superhero Action Psychological Drama
7.0

20161h 52min

Italy

Director: Gabriele Mainetti

Exposed to radioactive waste, small-time crook Enzo gains super-strength. A misanthropic, introverted brute, he uses his powers for personal gain until he meets Alessia, a mentally ill girl who believes Enzo is the hero from her favorite anime, Steel Jeeg.

Themes

Trauma and coping, Power and accountability, Anti hero dynamics, Urban underworld violence, Media spectacle and mythmaking, Selfish gain vs responsibility

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Grimsby

838. Grimsby

Action Comedy Spy Action Parody
6.2

20161h 23min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Louis Leterrier

Wrongfully accused and on the run, a top MI6 assassin joins forces with his long-lost, football hooligan brother to save the world from a sinister plot.

Themes

Deception and loyalty, Sibling loyalty under threat, Identity under disguise, Duty versus family bonds, High stakes improvisation, Improvised action under pressure

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Viral

839. Viral

Drama Horror Science Fiction Zombie Horror Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi
5.5

20161h 26min

United States

Director: Henry Joost

Following the outbreak of a virus that wipes out the majority of the human population, a young woman documents her family's new life in quarantine and tries to protect her infected sister.

Themes

Infection induced rift, Quarantine confinement, Family loyalty vs threat, Parasite threat, Science under crisis, Outbreak pressure

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Perfect Strangers

840. Perfect Strangers

Comedy Drama Awkward Comedy Relationship Drama
7.7

20161h 37min

Italy

Director: Paolo Genovese

During a dinner, a group of friends decide to share whatever message or phone call they will receive during the evening, with unforeseen consequences.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Jealousy under scrutiny, Husband wife relationship dynamics, Group boundaries tested, Honesty questioned

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