deliberate backdrop

Movies with deliberate vibe

231. The Kill Team

The Kill Team
War Action Drama Modern Conflicts Military Action
6.0
20191h 27minSpain, United States
Director: Dan Krauss

Overview

When Andrew Briggman — a young soldier in the US Army during the invasion of Afghanistan — witnesses the murderous behavior of fellow soldiers, under the direction of a malevolent Sergeant, he faces a moral dilemma. His increasingly-violent platoon becomes suspicious that someone in their ranks has turned on them, and Andrew begins to fear for his safety. A fictionalized dramatization based on a true story.

Themes

Moral injury under orders, Obedience under coercion, Deception and violence, Group complicity, Trauma from combat actions, Investigation and accountability

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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232. The King

The King
Drama History War Historical Drama Historical Event
7.3
20192h 20minAustralia, United States
Director: David Michôd

Overview

England, 15th century. Hal, a capricious prince who lives among the populace far from court, is forced by circumstances to reluctantly accept the throne and become Henry V.

Themes

Father son relationship, Medieval france, Mentor protégé relationship, Medieval england, 15th century, British monarchy

Available on

Netflix
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233. Miracle in Cell No. 7

Miracle in Cell No. 7
Drama Legal Drama
8.2
20192h 12minTürkiye
Director: Mehmet Ada Öztekin

Overview

Separated from his daughter, a father with an intellectual disability must prove his innocence when he is jailed for the death of a commander's child.

Themes

Parent child relationship, Inmate solidarity, Institutional pressure, Wrongful imprisonment, Disability and justice, Separation and reunion

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Netflix
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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234. The Truth

The Truth
Drama Family Drama
6.5
20191h 46minFrance, Japan
Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda

Overview

Fabienne is a star; a star of French cinema. She reigns amongst men who love and admire her. When she publishes her memoirs, her daughter Lumir returns from New York to Paris with her husband and young child. The reunion between mother and daughter will quickly turn to confrontation: truths will be told, accounts settled, loves and resentments confessed.

Themes

Jealousy and rivalry, Mother-daughter tension, Public image vs authenticity, Aging and artistry, Memory and performance, Family loyalty vs ambition

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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235. Matthias & Maxime

Matthias & Maxime
Drama Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
6.8
20192hCanada
Director: Xavier Dolan

Overview

Two childhood best friends are asked to share a kiss for the purposes of a student short film. Soon, a lingering doubt sets in, confronting both men with their preferences, threatening the brotherhood of their social circle, and, eventually, changing their lives.

Themes

Loyalty under strain, Friendship under pressure, Public performance pressure, Sexual identity tension, Caregiving burdens, Romantic boundaries, Career vs life choices

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Fandango At Home
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236. An Officer and a Spy

An Officer and a Spy
History Drama Thriller Historical Event Historical Drama
7.2
20192h 12minFrance, Italy
Director: Roman Polanski

Overview

In 1894, French Captain Alfred Dreyfus is wrongfully convicted of treason and sentenced to life imprisonment at the Devil’s Island penal colony.

Themes

Institutional corruption and reform, Media influence on justice, Military justice vs political interference, Scapegoating and antisemitism, Loyalty vs public duty, Public advocacy and rehabilitation

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Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Rakuten TV
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237. Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Drama Romance History Historical Drama Passionate Romance
8.0
20192h 1minFrance
Director: Céline Sciamma

Overview

On an isolated island in Brittany at the end of the eighteenth century, a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman.

Themes

Arranged marriage pressure, Class constraints, Artistic autonomy conflict, Gaze and desire, Reproductive choices, Female agency under constraint, Intimate alliance vs duty

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Apple TV
HBO Max
Google Play Movies
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238. Ad Astra

Ad Astra
Science Fiction Drama Space Sci-Fi Psychological Drama
6.5
20192h 3minBrazil, China
Director: James Gray

Overview

Astronaut Roy McBride sets out on a space journey to Mars to make contact with his father—a legendary astronaut whose expedition vanished without a trace 29 years ago during a mission to search for extraterrestrial intelligence.

Themes

Resilience under pressure, Duty vs father son relationship, Isolation in space walk, Longing for home world, Risk under secrecy, Exploration and consequence

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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239. The Game Changers

The Game Changers
Documentary Sports Documentary
7.8
20191h 28minUnited States
Director: Louie Psihoyos

Overview

From the UFC Octagon in Las Vegas and the anthropology lab at Dartmouth, to a strongman gym in Berlin and the bushlands of Zimbabwe, the world is introduced to elite athletes, special ops soldiers, visionary scientists, cultural icons, and everyday heroes—each on a mission to create a seismic shift in the way we eat and live.

Themes

Plant-based performance debate, Athlete recovery optimization, Industry messaging controversy, Environmental health links, Scientific disagreement among experts, Food system critique

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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240. Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey
Drama Romance History Historical Drama Passionate Romance
7.4
20192h 2minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Michael Engler

Overview

The beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England will unleash scandal, romance and intrigue that will leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance.

Themes

Class and service boundaries, Public image vs private duty, Ritual disruption of tradition, Estate inheritance and lineage, Loyalty under external intrusion

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Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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