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Movies with measured vibe

Am I OK?

1. Am I OK?

Comedy Romance Drama Bittersweet Romance Relationship Drama
6.1
20241h 26min

Overview

Lucy and Jane have been best friends for most of their lives and think they know everything there is to know about each other. But when Jane announces she's moving to London, Lucy reveals a long-held secret. As Jane tries to help Lucy, their friendship is thrown into chaos.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Self-discovery through relationships, Romantic self-discovery, Coming out journey, Identity within friendship, Change and relocation

Available on

HBO Max
HBO Max Amazon Channel
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The Watchers

2. The Watchers

Fantasy Horror Mystery Supernatural Fantasy Folk Horror
5.7
20241h 42min

Overview

A young artist gets stranded in an extensive, immaculate forest in western Ireland, where, after finding shelter, she becomes trapped alongside three strangers, stalked by mysterious creatures each night.

Themes

Bunker secrecy deception, Shapeshifting mimicry threat, Strangers group dynamics, Forest isolation pressure, Fairies hybrid tension, Irish mythology influence

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Young Woman and the Sea

3. Young Woman and the Sea

History Drama Biographical History Sports Biography
7.5
20242h 9min

Overview

This is the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel. Through the steadfast support of her older sister and supportive trainers, she overcame adversity and the animosity of a patriarchal society to rise through the ranks of the Olympic swimming team and complete the 21-mile trek from France to England.

Themes

Mentorship under pressure, Gender bias in sport, 1920s gender norms, Female athletic perseverance, Sponsorship and legitimacy, Breaking barriers in sport

Available on

Disney Plus
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In a Violent Nature

4. In a Violent Nature

Drama Horror Thriller Monster Horror Revenge Thriller
5.6
20241h 34min

Overview

The enigmatic resurrection, rampage, and retribution of an undead monster in a remote wilderness unleashes an iconic new killer after a locket is removed from a collapsed fire tower that entombed its rotting corpse.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Slow cinema aesthetics, Wilderness isolation and danger, Canadian wilderness isolation, Fragile group dynamics, Forest ranger authority conflict

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Arcadian

5. Arcadian

Action Horror Thriller Monster Horror Survival Thriller
5.5
20241h 32min

Overview

In the near future, on a decimated Earth, Paul and his twin sons face terror at night when ferocious creatures awaken. When Paul is nearly killed, the boys come up with a plan for survival, using everything their father taught them to keep him alive.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Survival under threat, Isolation and resilience, Duty and sacrifice, Resource scarcity ethics, Intergenerational skill transfer

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Back to Black

6. Back to Black

Music History Drama Music Biopic Historical Drama
6.3
20242h 2min

Overview

The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse’s early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black that catapulted Winehouse to global fame. Told through Amy’s eyes and inspired by her deeply personal lyrics, the film explores and embraces the many layers of the iconic artist and the tumultuous love story at the center of one of the most legendary albums of all time.

Themes

Substance abuse cycles, Biography under pressure, Addiction shaping artistry, Mental illness and ambition, Alcoholism and fame, Public scrutiny and vulnerability

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies

7. How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies

Drama Family Drama
7.9
20242h 6min

Overview

M, a university dropout low on money and luck, volunteers to take care of his terminally ill grandmother, in the hope of pocketing an inheritance.

Themes

Deception and trust, Intergenerational tension, Family conflict over estate, Caregiving versus inheritance, Illness shaping family dynamics, Economic manipulation among relatives

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Tearsmith

8. The Tearsmith

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Family Drama
5.2
20241h 46min

Overview

Adopted together after a tough childhood in an orphanage, Nica and Rigel realize that unexpected but irresistible feelings pull them together.

Themes

Abuse of authority, Forbidden romance, Adoption and belonging, Childhood trauma, Power dynamics in institutions, Trust and testimony

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Scoop

9. Scoop

Drama TV Movie Historical Drama True-Story TV Movie
6.5
20241h 43min

Overview

Inspired by real events, this fictional dramatization gives an insider account of how the women of Newsnight secured Prince Andrew's infamous interview.

Themes

Based on true story, Royal family image, Scandal and audience reaction, Journalism accountability, Social issues scrutiny, Biographical drama

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Knox Goes Away

10. Knox Goes Away

Action Crime Thriller Serial Killer Crime Mind Game Thriller
7.0
20241h 54min

Overview

A contract killer, after being diagnosed with a fast-moving form of dementia, is presented with the opportunity to redeem himself by saving the life of his estranged adult son. But to do so, he must race against the police closing in on him as well as the ticking clock of his own rapidly deteriorating mind.

Themes

Family loyalty under strain, Betrayal and manipulation, Deception under pressure, Aging and crime, Disease-driven choices, Retirement versus risk

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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