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Movies with coastal vibe

Summer of 85

1. Summer of 85

Romance Drama Bittersweet Romance Coming-of-Age Drama
6.9
20201h 41min

Overview

What do you dream of when you're 16-years-old and in a seaside resort in Normandy in the 1980s? A best friend? A lifelong teen pact? Scooting off on adventures on a boat or a motorbike? Living life at breakneck speed? No. You dream of death. Because you can't get a bigger kick than dying. And that's why you save it till the very end. The summer holidays are just beginning, and this story recounts how Alexis grew into himself.

Themes

Class tension, Identity and naming, Power dynamics of sailing, Belonging in seaside town, Romantic longing under constraint, Gay theme and discovery

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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Galveston

2. Galveston

Thriller Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.2
20181h 31min

Overview

After a violent encounter, Roy finds Rocky and sees something in her eyes that prompts a fateful decision. He takes her with him as he flees to Galveston, an action as ill-advised as it is inescapable.

Themes

Trauma and resilience, Survival under coercive networks, Loyalty and betrayal under pressure, Caregiving amid danger, Justice and exploitation dynamics, Agency within crime landscapes

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Amazon Video
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Johnny English Strikes Again

3. Johnny English Strikes Again

Action Adventure Comedy Spy Action Parody
6.2
20181h 28min

Overview

Disaster strikes when a criminal mastermind reveals the identities of all active undercover agents in Britain. The secret service can now rely on only one man - Johnny English. Currently teaching at a minor prep school, Johnny springs back into action to find the mysterious hacker. For this mission to succeed, he’ll need all of his skills - what few he has - as the man with yesterday’s analogue methods faces off against tomorrow’s digital technology.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Teamwork under pressure, Analogue versus digital, Humor in espionage, Duty versus ordinary life

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Leisure Seeker

4. The Leisure Seeker

Drama Romance Adventure Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
6.7
20181h 52min

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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The Bookshop

5. The Bookshop

Drama Political Drama
6.5
20171h 50min

Overview

Set in a small English town in 1959, a woman decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop, a decision which becomes a political minefield.

Themes

Small town dynamics, Bookshop risk, Shopkeeper pressure, Suffolk politics, 1950s norms, Local opposition dynamics, Women confronting tradition

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Kanopy
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By the Sea

6. By the Sea

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Bittersweet Romance
5.3
20152h 2min

Overview

Set in France during the mid-1970s, Vanessa, a former dancer, and her husband Roland, an American writer, travel the country together. They seem to be growing apart, but when they linger in one quiet, seaside town they begin to draw close to some of its more vibrant inhabitants, such as a local bar/café-keeper and a hotel owner.

Themes

Miscommunication under stress, Grief and infertility, Creative block and intimacy, Voyeurism and boundary testing, Alcoholism and withdrawal, Marital strain abroad

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Mr. Turner

7. Mr. Turner

History Drama Biographical History Historical Drama
6.8
20142h 30min

Overview

Eccentric British painter J.M.W. Turner lives his last 25 years with gusto and secretly becomes involved with a seaside landlady, while his faithful housekeeper bears an unrequited love for him.

Themes

Class tension via aristocracy, Seaside landlady relationship through secrecy, Public acclaim via exhibition, Unrequited affection by housekeeper, Brothel visit through taboo, Aging artist under public scrutiny

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Inbetweeners 2

8. The Inbetweeners 2

Comedy Adult Comedy
6.4
20141h 36min

Overview

Neil, Will and Simon receive an invite from Jay to join him in Australia whilst on his gap year, who promises them it’s ”the sex capital of the world”. With their lives now rather dull compared to their hedonistic school days and legendary lads holiday, it’s an offer they can’t refuse. Once again, they put growing up temporarily on-hold, and embark on a backpacking holiday of a lifetime in an awful car, inspired by Peter Andre’s ‘Mysterious Girl’. Will soon finds himself battling with the lads to do something cultural, whilst they focus their attention on drinking, girls, and annoying fellow travelers.

Themes

Group dynamics under stress, Travel as escape, Hedonism vs responsibility, Youth culture pressures, Deception in social interactions, Outsider traveler status, Belonging among peers

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Clear History

9. Clear History

Comedy TV Movie Satire
6.4
20141h 40min

Overview

Nathan Flomm, in order to avoid the humiliation of having missed out on a hugely successful business, assumes a new identity on Martha's Vineyard. He plots revenge when his former business partner moves to the same town.

Themes

Revenge as motive, Identity concealment, Social risk management, Private life public exposure, Humiliation and reinvention, Reputational tension

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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The Way Way Back

10. The Way Way Back

Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama Buddy Comedy
7.4
20131h 43min

Overview

Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Having a rough time fitting in, Duncan finds an unexpected friend in Owen, manager of the Water Wizz water park.

Themes

Family boundary tensions, Coming of age pressures, Mentor dynamics, Belonging and exclusion, Neglect and seeking acceptance, Water park pressure

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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