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Movies with restrained vibe

The Vow

501. The Vow

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
6.8

20121h 44min

United States

Director: Michael Sucsy

Happy young married couple Paige and Leo are, well, happy. Then a car accident puts Paige into a life-threatening coma. Upon awakening she has lost the previous five years of memories, including those of her beloved Leo, her wedding, a confusing relationship with her parents, or the ending of her relationship with her ex-fiance. Despite these complications, Leo endeavors to win her heart again and rebuild their marriage.

Themes

Resilience through uncertainty, Family secrets and conflict, Rebuilding life under pressure, Memory loss and commitment, Art as self-discovery, Past relationships complicate present

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Smashed

502. Smashed

Comedy Drama Romance Relationship Drama Romantic Comedy
6.7

20121h 25min

United States

Director: James Ponsoldt

Kate and Charlie like to have a good time. Their marriage thrives on a shared fondness for music, laughter… and getting smashed. When Kate’s partying spirals into hard-core asocial behavior, compromising her job as an elementary schoolteacher, something’s got to give. But change isn’t exactly a cakewalk. Sobriety means she will have to confront the lies she’s been spinning at work, her troubling relationship with her mother, and the nature of her bond with Charlie.

Themes

Marital dependency and conflict, Addiction and work fallout, Social stigma of drinking, Family skepticism of recovery, Sobriety versus deception, Parental influence on recovery

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists

503. We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists

Documentary Social & Political Documentary
7.2

20121h 33min

United States

Director: Brian Knappenberger

Takes us inside the world of Anonymous, the radical "hacktivist" collective that has redefined civil disobedience for the digital age. The film explores early hacktivist groups like Cult of the Dead Cow and Electronic Disturbance Theater, then moves to Anonymous' raucous beginnings on the website 4chan. Through interviews with current members, people recently returned from prison or facing trial, writers, academics, activists and major players in various "raids," the documentary traces Anonymous’ evolution from merry pranksters to a full-blown movement with a global reach, the most transformative civil disobedience of our time.

Themes

Digital activism, Copyright abuse critique, Online civil disobedience, Decentralized protest dynamics, Privacy vs surveillance, Anti censorship battles

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Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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The Double

504. The Double

Action Drama Crime Spy Action Political Drama
5.9

20111h 38min

United States

Director: Michael Brandt

The mysterious murder of a US senator bearing the distinctive trademark of the legendary Soviet assassin 'Cassius', forces retired CIA operative, Paul Shepherson to team with rookie FBI agent, Ben Geary to solve the crime. Having spent his career chasing Cassius, Shepherdson is convinced his nemesis is long dead, but is pushed to take on the case by his former supervisor, Tom Highland. Geary, who wrote his Master's thesis on Shepherdson's pursuit of the Soviet killer, is certain that Cassius has resurfaced.

Themes

Surveillance and misdirection, Deception and allegiance, Double agent, Legacy of espionage, Mysterious murder, Dual identities and loyalty

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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EVA

505. EVA

Science Fiction Drama AI Sci-Fi Psychological Drama
6.6

20111h 34min

France, Spain

Director: Kike Maíllo

In 2041, humans live side-by-side with robots and androids. A well-known cybernetic engineer, Alex Garel, returns to his hometown to create a new model of robot child.

Themes

Robot child expectations, Androids coexistence dynamics, Future earth ethics, Cybernetic engineer ethics, Robotics governance pressure, Human android relationship strain

Available on

Fandango at Home Free
Plex
Plex Channel
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Desire

506. Desire

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
5.4

20111h 43min

France

Director: Laurent Bouhnik

In a social context deteriorated by a countrywide economic crisis, the life of several people will be turned upside down after they meet Cécile, a character who symbolizes desire.

Themes

Prostitution and lust, Desire under economic crisis, Couple dynamics under desire, Promiscuity and unfaithfulness, Sexuality and exhibitionism, Sexual fantasy and risk

Available on

Apple TV
Fandango at Home Free
Tubi TV
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The Hidden Face

507. The Hidden Face

Thriller Mystery Investigation Suspense Investigation Mystery
7.3

20111h 32min

Colombia, Spain

Director: Andrés Baiz

A Spanish orchestra conductor deals with the mysterious disappearance of his girlfriend.

Themes

Appearances vs reality, Isolation under pressure, Trust under suspicion, Jealousy driving deception, Hidden spaces surveillance, Manipulation of intimacy

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Descendants

508. The Descendants

Comedy Drama Family Drama Dark Comedy
7.3

20111h 55min

United States

Director: Alexander Payne

With his wife Elizabeth on life support after a boating accident, Hawaiian land baron Matt King takes his daughters on a trip from Oahu to Kauai to confront a young real estate broker, who was having an affair with Elizabeth before her misfortune.

Themes

Intergenerational obligation, Secrecy and betrayal, Family estate vs market gain, Legal leverage under pressure, Care decisions under life risks, Trust and land ethics

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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W.E.

509. W.E.

Drama Romance Historical Drama Passionate Romance
6.2

20111h 59min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Madonna

In 1998, an auction of the estate of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor causes great excitement. For one woman, Wally Winthrop, it has much more meaning. Wally becomes obsessed by their historic love story. As she learns more about the sacrifices involved, Wally gains her own courage to find happiness.

Themes

Class inequality, Forbidden romance, Social pressure, Public scrutiny, Marriage legitimacy, Personal autonomy

Available on

Amazon Video
The Roku Channel
Kanopy
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The Skin I Live In

510. The Skin I Live In

Drama Horror Mystery Thriller Body Horror
7.6

20112h

Spain

Director: Pedro Almodóvar

A brilliant plastic surgeon creates a synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession.

Themes

Illegal medical experiments, Body autonomy and control, Identity and transformation, Captivity and confinement, Surveillance and secrecy, Adoption and kinship

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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