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Movies with emotional vibe

A Quiet Place

1. A Quiet Place

Horror Drama Science Fiction Alien Horror Family Drama
7.5
20181h 31min

Overview

A family is forced to live in silence while hiding from creatures that hunt by sound.

Themes

Grief and guilt, Family tragedy, Survival horror, Post-apocalyptic survival, Parenting in crisis, Enforced silence, Human vs alien, Deaf culture

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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I Can Only Imagine

2. I Can Only Imagine

Music Drama Music Biopic Family Drama
7.3
20181h 50min

Overview

Growing up in Greenville, Texas, Bart Millard suffers physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his father, Arthur. When Arthur becomes terminally ill, he finds redemption by embracing his faith and rediscovering his love for his son. Years later, Bart's troubled childhood and mended relationship with his dad inspires him to write the hit song "I Can Only Imagine" as singer of the Christian band MercyMe.

Themes

Music as identity, Abusive father dynamics, Faith shaping choices, Independent film realism, Family reconciliation pressures, Biographical drama frame

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Forever My Girl

3. Forever My Girl

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Family Drama
6.6
20181h 44min

Overview

After being gone for a decade, a country star returns home to the love he left behind.

Themes

Fame versus family, Parental neglect apology, Family loyalty renewed, Second chances offered, Public pressure resilience, Grief driving decisions

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Acts of Violence

4. Acts of Violence

Action Crime Thriller One-Person Army Undercover Sting Crime
5.3
20181h 26min

Overview

When his fiancee is kidnapped by human traffickers, Roman and his ex-military brothers set out to track her down and save her before it is too late. Along the way, Roman teams up with Avery, a cop investigating human trafficking and fighting the corrupt bureaucracy that has harmful intentions.

Themes

"movie: acts of violence. genres: action, Crime, Thriller, Action, Crime, Thriller main themes: post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), Police, Kidnapping, Post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), Police, Kidnapping full keywords list: post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), Police, Kidnapping, Cleveland, Human trafficking, Stripper, Murder, Abduction. concept analysis: the film examines the brutal realities of human trafficking and the moral complexities of justice in a corrupt system. it highlights the lengths to which individuals will go to protect their loved ones and the personal sacrifices made in the pursuit of redemption."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Brigsby Bear

5. Brigsby Bear

Comedy Drama High-Concept Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
7.3
20171h 37min

Overview

Brigsby Bear Adventures is a children's TV show produced for an audience of one: James. When the show abruptly ends, James's life changes forever, and he sets out to finish the story himself.

Themes

Deception and disclosure, Art as coping mechanism, Boundaries of normalcy, External validation vs inner need, Captivity and found family, Creativity as belonging

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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A Dog's Purpose

6. A Dog's Purpose

Adventure Comedy Fantasy Family Drama
7.3
20171h 40min

Overview

A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.

Themes

Family resilience, Interspecies bond, Cycles of life, Abuse and protection, Loyalty across lifetimes, Purpose through service

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Manchester by the Sea

7. Manchester by the Sea

Drama Tragic Drama
7.8
20162h 18min

Overview

After his older brother passes away, Lee Chandler is forced to return home to care for his 16-year-old nephew. There he is compelled to deal with a tragic past that separated him from his family and the community where he was born and raised.

Themes

Guilt and memory, Grief and responsibility, Addiction and sobriety, Guardianship burdens, Community belonging vs alienation, Past trauma shaping choices

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Truman

8. Truman

Drama Comedy Relationship Drama
7.3
20151h 45min

Overview

Tomás, who lives in Canada, travels to Madrid, Spain, to visit his old friend Julián. Both of them, accompanied by Truman, Julián's faithful dog, will share many surprising and emotional little moments, triggered by the hard situation Julián is going through, for just a few days.

Themes

Friendship across distance, Terminal illness and choices, Companionship under stress, Caregiving and empathy, End-of-life decisions, Uncertainty and farewell

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Miss You Already

9. Miss You Already

Comedy Drama Relationship Drama
6.8
20151h 52min

Overview

The friendship between two life-long girlfriends is put to the test when one starts a family and the other falls ill.

Themes

Deception and trust, Illness testing friendship, Cancer and caregiving, Relationship strain and reconciliation, Pregnancy amid illness, Family bonds after loss

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Head Full of Honey

10. Head Full of Honey

Comedy Drama Family Drama Dark Comedy
6.6
20142h 19min

Overview

Before eleven years old Tilda's parents can put her beloved grandfather in an old people's home due to his progressing Alzheimer disease, she takes him on one last adventure that subliminally threatens to tear her family apart.

Themes

Memory loss and care, Family responsibility under strain, Intergenerational bonds in crisis, Aging and dependency, Memories as anchors, Marital stress and resilience

Available on

Amazon Video
blue TV
Apple TV
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