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Movies with clinical vibe

Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars

561. Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars

Horror Science Fiction Drama Mystery Adventure
8.8

20091h 2min

United Kingdom

Director: Graeme Harper

In a Mars base, the inhabitants are being infected by a mysterious water creature which takes over its victims. The Doctor is thrust into the middle of this catastrophe, knowing a larger one is waiting around the corner.

Themes

Duty vs autonomy, Resilience in crisis, Fixed-point fate, Ethical consequences of intervention, Altruism under pressure, Leadership under existential threat

Available on

Hoopla
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Cell 211

562. Cell 211

Action Thriller Drama Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller Psychological Drama
7.6

20091h 48min

France, Spain

Director: Daniel Monzón

The story of two men on different sides of a prison riot -- the inmate leading the rebellion and the young guard trapped in the revolt, who poses as a prisoner in a desperate attempt to survive the ordeal.

Themes

Loyalty under duress, Moral ambiguity of authority, Political bargaining under pressure, Survival through deception, Power struggles under confinement

Available on

Netflix
AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
AMC+ Amazon Channel
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Law Abiding Citizen

563. Law Abiding Citizen

Drama Crime Thriller Narcotics Crime Revenge Thriller
7.4

20091h 49min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: F. Gary Gray

A frustrated man decides to take justice into his own hands after a plea bargain sets one of his family's killers free. He targets not only the killer but also the district attorney and others involved in the deal.

Themes

Vigilantism vs law, Revenge as justice, Consequences of plea bargains, Secrecy and manipulation by authorities, Fallibility of the justice system

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Ninja Assassin

564. Ninja Assassin

Action Adventure Thriller Martial Arts Action Revenge Thriller
6.3

20091h 39min

United States, France

Director: James McTeigue

Ninja Assassin follows Raizo, one of the deadliest assassins in the world. Taken from the streets as a child, he was transformed into a trained killer by the Ozunu Clan, a secret society whose very existence is considered a myth. But haunted by the merciless execution of his friend by the Clan, Raizo breaks free from them and vanishes. Now he waits, preparing to exact his revenge.

Themes

Power and secrecy, Loyalty under coercion, Duty vs autonomy, Secret society control, Justice through violence, Trauma and training

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Lebanon

565. Lebanon

Drama War Modern Conflicts Political Drama
6.9

20091h 33min

France, Germany

Director: Samuel Maoz

During the First Lebanon War in 1982, a lone tank and a paratroopers platoon are dispatched to search a hostile town.

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Claustrophobic warfare, Ethical compromises in combat, Unreliable information in battle, Physical strain of tank warfare, Moral injury in war

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Prison Break: The Final Break

566. Prison Break: The Final Break

Action Drama Thriller Epic Action Relationship Drama
7.9

20091h 29min

United States

Director: Kevin Hooks

Michael and Sara wed, but the happiness is short-lived when the Feds apprehend her for the murder of Michael's mother, Christina. Once a hit is ordered on Sara, the team reunite to break out the increasingly vulnerable target.

Themes

Gang dynamics, Prison constraints, Prison escape, Murder stakes, Prison planning, Love under pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Fandango At Home
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Capitalism: A Love Story

567. Capitalism: A Love Story

Documentary History Social & Political Documentary Political History
7.4

20092h 8min

United States

Director: Michael Moore

Michael Moore comes home to the issue he's been examining throughout his career: the disastrous impact of corporate dominance on the everyday lives of Americans (and by default, the rest of the world).

Themes

Economic inequality, Corporate dominance, Foreclosure and labor action, Plutocracy risk, Democracy over capitalism, Financial exploitation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Secret in Their Eyes

568. The Secret in Their Eyes

Mystery Thriller Drama Investigation Mystery Investigation Suspense
8.2

20092h 10min

Argentina, Spain

Director: Juan José Campanella

Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín begins writing a novel based on the unsolved mystery of a newlywed’s rape and murder. With the help of a former colleague, judge Irene, he attempts to make sense of the past.

Themes

Deception and loyalty, Coercive power dynamics, Revenge and consequence, Unresolved past, Justice under pressure, Political faction influence

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Cove

569. The Cove

Documentary Social & Political Documentary
8.4

20091h 32min

United States

Director: Louie Psihoyos

The Cove tells the amazing true story of how an elite team of individuals, films makers and free divers embarked on a covert mission to penetrate the hidden cove in Japan, shining light on a dark and deadly secret. The shocking discoveries were only the tip of the iceberg.

Themes

Environmental activism, Government complicity, Visibility vs secrecy, Economic incentives in hunting, Public awareness and risk

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Orphan

570. Orphan

Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Domestic Thriller
7.0

20092h 2min

United States

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra

After losing their baby, a married couple adopt 9-year old Esther, who may not be as innocent as she seems.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Trust vs suspicion, Psychological manipulation, Violence within family, Adoption complications, Parental strain

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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