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A Family Man

621. A Family Man

Drama Professional Drama
6.5

20161h 48min

Canada, United States

Director: Mark Williams

Dane Jensen is a driven, Chicago-based headhunter, working at a cut-throat job placement firm. When his boss pits Dane against Lynn Vogel, Dane's equally driven but polar-opposite rival at the firm, in a battle for control over the company. When his young son is then given a harrowing diagnosis, Dane is suddenly pulled between achieving his professional dream and spending time with the family that needs him now more than ever.

Themes

Parent child relationship strain, Competition pressure, Ambition vs family, Work family conflict, Health crisis impact, Professional vs personal

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Amanda Knox

622. Amanda Knox

Documentary Crime True Crime Documentary
6.9

20161h 32min

Denmark

Director: Rod Blackhurst

This gripping, atmospheric documentary recounts the infamous trial, conviction and eventual acquittal of Seattle native Amanda Knox for the 2007 murder of a British exchange student in Italy.

Themes

Media influence on justice, Tabloid sensationalism, Public perception versus evidence, Legal process scrutiny, Wrongful conviction awareness, Appeals and procedural doubt

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Divines

623. Divines

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.3

20161h 45min

France

Director: Houda Benyamina

In a ghetto where religion and drug trafficking rub shoulders, Dounia has a lust for power and success. Supported by Maimouna, her best friend, she decides to follow in the footsteps of Rebecca, a respected dealer. But her encounter with Djigui, a young, disturbingly sensual dancer, throws her off course.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Economic precarity driving ambition, Street economy shaping loyalty, Friendship tested by crime, Risk and exploitation of power, Gendered agency under constraint

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Don't Kill It

624. Don't Kill It

Fantasy Horror Action Supernatural Horror Buddy Action
5.2

20161h 23min

United States

Director: Mike Mendez

Demon hunter Jebediah Huntley teams up with an FBI agent to battle a supernatural force in the southern state of Mississippi.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Survival under threat, Institutional doubt, Family violence under stress, Possession dynamics, Unseen menace

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I Am Not a Serial Killer

625. I Am Not a Serial Killer

Drama Horror Mystery Thriller Supernatural Horror
6.2

20161h 44min

Ireland, United Kingdom

Director: Billy O'Brien

In a small Midwestern town, a troubled teen with homicidal tendencies must hunt down and destroy a supernatural killer while keeping his own inner demons at bay.

Themes

Moral ambiguity under duress, Obsession with death, Supernatural threat vs ordinary life, Psychopathy vs empathy, Coping under pressure, Family duty vs personal danger

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Bad Moms

626. Bad Moms

Comedy Adult Comedy
6.2

20161h 40min

United States, China

Director: Scott Moore

When three overworked and under-appreciated moms are pushed beyond their limits, they ditch their conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue freedom, fun, and comedic self-indulgence.

Themes

Work life balance, Infidelity divorce tension, Bake sale power clash, Single mother solidarity, Soccer benching injustice, Family roles disruption

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Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV

627. Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV

Animation Science Fiction Action Anime Epic Sci-Fi
6.7

20161h 55min

Japan, United States

Director: Takeshi Nozue

The magical kingdom of Lucis is home to the world’s last remaining Crystal, and the menacing empire of Niflheim is determined to steal it. King Regis of Lucis commands an elite force of soldiers called the Kingsglaive. Wielding their king’s magic, they fight to protect Lucis. As the overwhelming military might of the empire bears down, King Regis is faced with an impossible ultimatum – to marry his son, Prince Noctis to Princess Lunafreya of Tenebrae, captive of Niflheim, and surrender his lands to Niflheim rule. Although the king concedes, it becomes clear that the empire will stop at nothing to achieve their devious goals, with only the Kingsglaive standing between them and world domination.

Themes

Duty vs loyalty, Fractured alliances, Rebellion leadership dynamics, Imperial coercion and resilience, Peace compromised by force, Magical artifacts shape conflict

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A Dark Song

628. A Dark Song

Horror Fantasy Mystery Supernatural Horror Dark Fantasy
6.2

20161h 40min

Ireland, United Kingdom

Director: Liam Gavin

A determined young woman and a damaged occultist risk their lives and souls to perform a dangerous ritual that will grant them what they want.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Isolation and confinement, Revenge as motivation, Ritual coercion and control, Power dynamics in occultism, Trauma and ritual persistence

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The Shallows

629. The Shallows

Horror Drama Thriller Monster Horror Survival Thriller
6.3

20161h 26min

Australia, Spain

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra

While surfing on an isolated beach, Nancy becomes the target of a great white shark. What starts as a normal ride turns into the most important test of her life, with her survival on the line.

Themes

Resourcefulness under threat, Isolation and endurance, Survival through ingenuity, Loss of mother, Secluded beach threat, Human vulnerability at sea

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Into the Forest

630. Into the Forest

Drama Science Fiction Dystopian Sci-Fi
5.8

20161h 41min

Canada

Director: Patricia Rozema

In the not too distant future, two young women who live in a remote ancient forest discover the world around them is on the brink of an apocalypse. Informed only by rumor, they fight intruders, disease, loneliness & starvation.

Themes

Trust under scrutiny, Family trauma, Memory shapes perception, Survival tests loyalty, Isolation fuels doubt, Paranoia fuels fear

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