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Movies with emotional vibe

Sweet November

1. Sweet November

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
6.7
20011h 59min

Overview

Nelson is a man devoted to his advertising career in San Francisco. One day, while taking a driving test at the DMV, he meets Sara. She is very different from the other women in his life. Nelson causes her to miss out on taking the test and later that day she tracks him down. One thing leads to another and Nelson ends up living with her through a November that will change his life forever.

Themes

Workaholic lifestyle, Emotional vulnerability, Time bound romance, Protection and departure, Terminal illness impact, Healing through companionship

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Return to Me

2. Return to Me

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
7.0
20001h 56min

Overview

It took a lot of cajoling to get Bob, a recently widowed architect, to go on a blind date at a quirky Irish-Italian eatery. Once there, he's smitten instantly not with his date but with the sharp-witted waitress. Everything seems to be going great until an unbelievable truth is revealed, one that could easily break both of their hearts for good.

Themes

Coping with loss, Healing through connection, Second chances at love, Social dynamics of dating after loss, Memory and gratitude, Secrecy and disclosure

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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My Girl

3. My Girl

Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama Dark Comedy
6.9
19911h 43min

Overview

Vada Sultenfuss is obsessed with death. Her mother is dead, and her father runs a funeral parlor. She is also in love with her English teacher, and joins a poetry class over the summer just to impress him. Thomas J., her best friend, is "allergic to everything", and sticks with Vada despite her hangups. When Vada's father hires Shelly, and begins to fall for her, things take a turn to the worse...

Themes

Death in childbirth memory, Funeral parlor as setting, Writing workshop influence, Mood ring symbolism, Beehive disruption aftermath, Grief shaping identity

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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