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Movies with clinical vibe

My Sister's Keeper

571. My Sister's Keeper

Drama Tragic Drama
7.3

20091h 49min

United States

Director: Nick Cassavetes

Sara and Brian live an idyllic life with their young son and daughter. But their family is rocked by sudden, heartbreaking news that forces them to make a difficult and unorthodox choice in order to save their baby girl's life. The parents' desperate decision raises both ethical and moral questions and rips away at the foundation of their relationship. Their actions ultimately set off a court case that threatens to tear the family apart, while revealing surprising truths that challenge everyone's perceptions of love and loyalty and give new meaning to the definition of healing.

Themes

Medical decision making, Bodily autonomy under duress, Sibling dynamics under illness, Family loyalty vs individual rights, Legal intervention in family, Ethical dilemmas in care

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Exam

572. Exam

Thriller Mystery Mind Game Thriller Locked-Room Mystery
6.7

20091h 37min

United Kingdom

Director: Stuart Hazeldine

Eight talented candidates have reached the final stage of selection to join the ranks of a mysterious and powerful corporation. Entering a windowless room, where an armed guard keeps watch, they are given 80 minutes to answer one simple question.

Themes

Corporation manipulation, Final exam anxiety, Armed guard presence, Pandemic stakes, Windowless room confinement, Pill ethics

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Angels & Demons

573. Angels & Demons

Thriller Mystery Investigation Suspense Investigation Mystery
6.7

20092h 19min

Italy, United States

Director: Ron Howard

Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is recruited by the Vatican to investigate the apparent return of the Illuminati – a secret, underground organization – after four cardinals are kidnapped on the night of the papal conclave.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Institutional secrecy, Science vs religion, Secret power manipulation, Symbolism and ancient orders, Ethics of leadership

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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State of Play

574. State of Play

Thriller Crime Mystery Political Thriller Detective Mystery Crime
7.1

20092h 7min

France, United Kingdom

Director: Kevin Macdonald

When a congressional aide is killed, a Washington, D.C. journalist starts investigating the case involving the Representative, his old college friend.

Themes

Corruption and accountability, Corporate influence on policy, Media ethics and transparency, Investigative journalism under pressure, Political power and oversight, Loyalty and betrayal in politics

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The Damned United

575. The Damned United

Drama History Historical Drama
7.5

20091h 37min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Tom Hooper

Taking over Leeds United, Brian Clough's abrasive approach and his clear dislike of the players' dirty style of play make it certain there is going to be friction. Glimpses of his earlier career help explain both his hostility to previous manager Don Revie and how much he is missing right-hand man Peter Taylor.

Themes

Abrasive management style, 1970s leadership clash, Cup competition pressure, Squad rebuilding under pressure, Board risk management, Sports controversy impact

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Welcome

576. Welcome

Drama Romance Coming-of-Age Drama Passionate Romance
7.5

20091h 50min

France, United Kingdom

Director: Philippe Lioret

Bilal is 17 years old, a Kurdish boy from Iraq. He sets off on an adventure-filled journey across Europe. He wants to get to England to see his love who lives there. Bilal finally reaches Calais, but how do you cover 32 kilometers of the English Channel when you can't swim? The boy soon discovers that his trip won't be as easy as he imagined... The community of struggling illegal aliens in Calais

Themes

Refugee mobility pressures, Illegal immigration hazards, Mentorship and shelter dynamics, Family opposition to unions, Cross-border longing, Diaspora resilience

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Kanopy
France Channel Amazon Channel
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Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

577. Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

Drama Historical Drama
7.4

20091h 26min

United States

Director: Thomas Carter

Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story is a movie based on the life story of world-renowned neurosurgeon Ben Carson from 1961 to 1987.

Themes

Neurosurgeon ambition under pressure, Hemispherectomy stakes, Major depressive disorder shadows studies, Conjoined twins risk, Television limits learning, Illiterate mother discipline

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Valkyrie

578. Valkyrie

Drama Thriller War Historical Drama World War II
7.1

20082h 1min

Germany, United States

Director: Bryan Singer

Wounded in Africa during World War II, Nazi Col. Claus von Stauffenberg returns to his native Germany and joins the Resistance in a daring plan to create a shadow government and assassinate Adolf Hitler. When events unfold so that he becomes a central player, he finds himself tasked with both leading the coup and personally killing the Führer.

Themes

Loyalty under oath, Deception and treason, Resistance against tyranny, Leadership legitimacy under pressure, Military coup planning, Bureaucratic mobilization

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Amazon Video
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fuboTV
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Nothing But the Truth

579. Nothing But the Truth

Drama Thriller Legal Drama Courtroom Thriller
7.1

20081h 48min

United States

Director: Rod Lurie

When reporter Rachel Armstrong writes a story that reveals the identity of a covert CIA operative, the government demands that Rachel reveal her source. She defies the special prosecutor and is thrown in jail. Meanwhile, her attorney, Albert Burnside argues her case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Themes

Protection of sources, Assassination attempt, Journalist integrity, Legal accountability under pressure, Prison experience, Press freedom vs secrecy

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fuboTV
The Roku Channel
The CW
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Seven Pounds

580. Seven Pounds

Drama Tragic Drama
7.6

20082h 3min

United States

Director: Gabriele Muccino

An IRS agent with a fateful secret embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers.

Themes

Deception and impersonation, Blood type ethics, Tax collector duty, Guilt and personal cost, Organ transplant ethics, Pianist vulnerability

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