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Movies with delicate vibe

My Oxford Year

1. My Oxford Year

Romance Comedy Drama Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
5.9
20251h 53min

Overview

An ambitious American fulfilling her dream of studying at Oxford falls for a charming Brit hiding a secret that may upend her perfectly planned life.

Themes

Teacher student tension, Career vs relationship, Family duty pressure, Belonging while abroad, Cross cultural romance, Illness as deadline

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Netflix
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Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop

2. Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop

Animation Romance Drama Anime Bittersweet Romance
6.8
20211h 28min

Overview

After meeting one day, a shy boy who expresses himself through haiku and a bubbly but self-conscious girl share a brief, magical summer.

Themes

Teenage romance under pressure, Art as communication, Insecurity and self-expression, Music as connection, Perseverance through awkwardness, Small-town slice of life

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Netflix
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Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll

3. Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll

Drama Fantasy Animation Coming-of-Age Drama Low Fantasy
7.5
20191h 31min

Overview

Violet Evergarden comes to a private women's academy to tutor Isabella in the ways of being a lady. Heir to the York family, Isabella feels trapped in this new and uncomfortable world. She still grieves for the only person to ever bring her happiness – now lost to her. Violet's lessons do give her a brief respite from the melancholy but with the absence of joy, how long does it take to truly heal?

Themes

Writing as obligation, Adoption as pressure, Letter as tether, Slice of life framing, Work identity, Post war resilience

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Netflix
Amazon Video
Fandango At Home
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In My Dreams

4. In My Dreams

Romance Drama Fantasy TV Movie Fantasy Romance
6.3
20151h 34min

Overview

Natalie and Nick are frustrated with their luck in romance. After tossing coins into a fountain, the two then begin dreaming about each other. But, according to fountain mythology, they only have a week to turn those dreams into reality.

Themes

Mother son relationship, Fountain catalyst, Dream realm metaphor, Shared dream tension, Italian restaurant setting, Restaurant owner aspiration

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Beauty Inside

5. The Beauty Inside

Fantasy Romance Supernatural Fantasy Fantasy Romance
7.3
20152h 7min

Overview

Woo-jin, a furniture designer who wakes up in a different body every day, falls for Yi-soo, a woman he meets through his work.

Themes

Embodiment instability, Deception and disclosure tension, Trust across changing bodies, Gossip related anxiety, Commitment across borders

Available on

Google Play Movies
YouTube
Kanopy
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Blind Date

6. Blind Date

Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.6
20151h 30min

Overview

He invents puzzles. He’s committed body and soul to his work and needs silence to be able to concentrate. She is an accomplished pianist and can’t live without music. She must prepare for a competition that could change her life. They are going to be forced to coexist without seeing each other.

Themes

Coexistence through sound, Silence as negotiation, Public performance pressure, Shared walls, Music as emotional outlet, Private life, Mentor critique and resilience

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Amazon Video
blue TV
Apple TV
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He's Just Not That Into You

7. He's Just Not That Into You

Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.4
20092h 9min

Overview

Have you ever sat by the phone wondering why he said he would call, but didn't, or you can't figure out why she doesn't want to sleep with you anymore, or why your relationship just isn't going to the next level... they're just not that into you. Gigi just wants a man who says he'll call—and does—while Alex advises her to stop waiting by the phone. Beth wants a proposal after years of a committed relationship with her boyfriend, Neil, who sees nothing wrong with the status quo. Janine's not sure if she can trust her husband, Ben, who can't quite trust himself around Anna. Anna can't decide between the sexy married guy, or her straightforward, no-sparks standby, Conor, who can't get over the fact that he can't have her. And Mary, who's found an entire network of loving, supportive men, just needs to find one who's straight.

Themes

Commitment pressure, Misread signals, Fidelity and temptation, Marriage expectations, Friendship to romance

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Northanger Abbey

8. Northanger Abbey

Romance Drama TV Movie Passionate Romance Romance TV Movie
7.2
20071h 33min

Overview

A young woman's penchant for sensational Gothic novels leads to misunderstandings in the matters of the heart.

Themes

Social status pressures, Imagination vs reality, Wealth misrepresentation, Gossip and manipulation, Romantic negotiation under scrutiny, Shared literary taste

Available on

Apple TV
Kanopy
Hoopla
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Hunting & Gathering

9. Hunting & Gathering

Romance Drama Bittersweet Romance Relationship Drama
6.7
20071h 37min

Overview

When Camille falls ill, she is forced to live with Philibert and Franck.

Themes

Grandparent grandchild relationship, Aging and dependence, Caregiving and autonomy, Cleaning lady, Romantic tension in shared spaces, Class and living arrangements

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Ladies in Lavender

10. Ladies in Lavender

Drama Romance Bittersweet Romance
7.0
20041h 44min

Overview

Andrea, a gifted young Polish violinist from Krakow, is bound for America when he is swept overboard by a storm. When the Widdington sisters discover the handsome stranger on the beach below their house, they nurse him back to health. However, the presence of the musically talented young man disrupts the peaceful lives of Ursula and Janet and the community in which they live.

Themes

Romantic longing, Sibling bonds under strain, Career vs romance, Miscommunication and letters, Small coastal community, Artistic talent and disruption

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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