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Movies with solemn vibe

The Woman King

1. The Woman King

Action Drama History Epic Action Historical Drama
6.9
20222h 15min

Overview

The story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen, and General Nanisca as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life.

Themes

Arranged marriage pressure, Legacy and lineage, Warfare against slavers, Freedom and captivity, Female military leadership, Loyalty and disobedience

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Victoria & Abdul

2. Victoria & Abdul

Drama History Historical Drama Biographical History
6.8
20171h 52min

Overview

Queen Victoria strikes up an unlikely friendship with a young Indian clerk named Abdul Karim.

Themes

Loyalty under scrutiny, Duty vs companionship, Power and status preservation, Cultural exchange pressures, Class bound loyalty, Court intrigue and manipulation

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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

3. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

Action Drama Fantasy Epic Action Epic Fantasy
6.7
20172h 6min

Overview

When the child Arthur’s father is murdered, Vortigern, Arthur’s uncle, seizes the crown. Robbed of his birthright and with no idea who he truly is, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword Excalibur from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy... whether he likes it or not.

Themes

Loyalty under threat, Usurpation fuels rebellion, Lineage legitimacy crisis, Arcane influence manipulation, Duty versus ambition, Prophecy versus agency

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Silence

4. Silence

Drama History Historical Drama Historical Event
7.2
20162h 41min

Overview

In the 17th century, two Portuguese Jesuit priests travel to Japan in an attempt to locate their mentor, who is rumored to have committed apostasy, and to propagate Catholicism.

Themes

Betrayal and loyalty, Faith under pressure, Religious persecution under shogunate, Hidden christian communities, Name change and assimilation

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Hacksaw Ridge

5. Hacksaw Ridge

Drama History War Historical Event World War II
8.1
20162h 19min

Overview

WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American history to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Themes

Faith guiding action, Ostracism under pressure, Religious pacifism vs duty, Healing through medical work, Conscientious objection, Sacrifice and rescue

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War Room

6. War Room

Drama Family Drama
6.5
20152h

Overview

The family-friendly movie explores the transformational role prayer plays in the lives of the Jordan family. Tony and Elizabeth Jordan, a middle-class couple who seemingly have it all – great jobs, a beautiful daughter, their dream home. But appearances can be deceiving. In reality, the Jordan’s marriage has become a war zone and their daughter is collateral damage. With the help of Miss Clara, an older, wiser woman, Elizabeth discovers she can start fighting for her family instead of against them. Through a newly energized faith, Elizabeth and Tony’s real enemy doesn’t have a prayer.

Themes

Marital strain under pressure, Faith as intervention, Accountability and confession, Financial risk and resilience, Elder mentorship and guidance, Parenting and bonding

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Exodus: Gods and Kings

7. Exodus: Gods and Kings

Adventure Drama Action Adventure Epic Historical Drama
6.0
20142h 30min

Overview

The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 400,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.

Themes

Ancient egypt oppression, Old testament influence, Biblical epic scale, Bible as catalyst, Slaves resistance, Ancient egypt resilience

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Third Person

8. Third Person

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
6.3
20142h 17min

Overview

An acclaimed novelist struggles to write an analysis of love in one of three stories, each set in a different city, that detail the beginning, middle and end of a relationship.

Themes

Trauma and grief, Custody and parental conflict, Infidelity and commitment pressure, Emotional distance and longing, Secrets shaping trust, Imagined narratives and reality

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Heaven Is for Real

9. Heaven Is for Real

Drama Family Drama
5.9
20141h 39min

Overview

After their young son, Colton, undergoes emergency surgery, small-town parents Todd and Sonja Burpo are overjoyed at the child's miraculous recovery. However, the Burpos are unprepared for what happens next... Colton says that during his surgery he went to heaven and back, and tells his parents things that he couldn't possibly know. Can Todd find the courage and conviction to share his son's extraordinary, life-changing experience with the world?

Themes

Faith under pressure, Public scrutiny of belief, Parental faith and responsibility, Loss and belief, Heaven in private life, Religious authority and doubt

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Son of God

10. Son of God

Drama Historical Drama
5.8
20142h 18min

Overview

In the Holy Land, the Roman occupation has produced a cauldron of oppression, anxiety and excessive taxes levied upon the Jewish people. Fearing the wrath of Roman governor Pontius Pilate , Jewish high priest Caiaphas tries to keep control of his people. That control is threatened when Jesus arrives in Jerusalem, performing miracles and spreading messages of love and hope. Those who fear that Jesus will inspire a revolution decide that he must die.

Themes

Sacred rites vs political power, Religious authority vs oppression, Mission transmission and evangelism, Crowd dynamics and manipulation, Betrayal and negotiation, Sacrifice and martyrdom

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