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Movies with hopeful vibe

241. Gravity

Gravity
Science Fiction Thriller Drama Space Sci-Fi Survival Thriller
7.7
20131h 31minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Alfonso Cuarón

Overview

During a routine mission on a space station, debris from a destroyed satellite strikes, killing part of the crew and sending the rest drifting into open space. Alone, Ryan Stone and Matt Kowalski fight for their lives, hoping to find a way back to Earth.

Themes

Survival under pressure, Memory and longing, Isolation in space, Trust and dependence, Human connection under crisis, Improvisation under crisis

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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242. What If

What If
Drama Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.8
20131h 38minCanada, Ireland
Director: Michael Dowse

Overview

A young man meets a fun, unconventional girl at a party. As they talk, they realize they have a lot in common and decide to keep things as friends. It would all be fine—except over time it turns out to be much harder than they expected.

Themes

Friendship versus romance, Boundaries and desire, Distance and commitment, Social expectations in dating, Career versus relationship, Trust under ambiguity

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Amazon Video
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243. About Time

About Time
Drama Romance Fantasy Bittersweet Romance Time-Rule Fantasy
7.8
20132h 3minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Richard Curtis

Overview

A young man can rewrite any moment of his own life to win love and fix every regret. But each jump steals something unseen from the people he loves most. When he realizes one more trip could save a future—or erase a precious past forever—he has to choose which life to lose.

Themes

Parent child relationship, Family secrets, Second chances, Time travel limits, Soulmate connection, Appreciation of life

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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244. Planes

Planes
Animation Family Adventure Comedy Family Animation
5.7
20131h 31minUnited States
Director: Klay Hall

Overview

Dusty is a cropdusting plane who dreams of competing in a famous aerial race. The problem? He is hopelessly afraid of heights. With the support of his mentor Skipper and a host of new friends, Dusty sets off to make his dreams come true.

Themes

Mentorship and growth, Deception in alliances, Sportsmanship under pressure, Rival competition dynamics, Collective support and resourcefulness

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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245. Remember Sunday

Remember Sunday
TV Movie Romance Drama Romance TV Movie Relationship Drama
6.9
20131h 36minUnited States
Director: Jeff Bleckner

Overview

A lonely, down-on-her-luck waitress meets a handsome, quirky jewelry store clerk and thinks that maybe, finally, she's met Mr. Right. The more Molly gets to know Gus, the more she's intrigued by him. But she's also mystified. Gus is absent-minded, preoccupied. Is he hiding something? The short answer is: yes. He's reluctant to share with her that since suffering a brain aneurysm, he's totally lost his short-term memory. Every day is a brand new day, his life starts anew. Every day he sees Molly he struggles to remember who she is and what she represents. Every day, he has to fall in love with her all over again.

Themes

Memory loss challenges, Trust and misperception, Daily memory resets, Romantic commitment under uncertainty, Caretaking dynamics, Pursuit of healing

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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246. Wadjda

Wadjda
Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.5
20131h 38minGermany, Saudi Arabia
Director: Haifaa al-Mansour

Overview

An enterprising Saudi girl signs on for her school's Quran recitation competition as a way to raise the remaining funds she needs in order to buy the green bicycle that has captured her interest.

Themes

Family pressure, Gendered expectations, Economic barriers, Youth autonomy, Education vs tradition, Social norms

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
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247. Rise of the Guardians

Rise of the Guardians
Animation Family Fantasy Action Adventure
7.2
20121h 37minUnited States
Director: Peter Ramsey

Overview

When an evil spirit known as Pitch lays down the gauntlet to take over the world, the immortal Guardians must join forces for the first time to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of children all over the world.

Themes

Memory shaping identity, Fear and resilience, Maintaining childhood wonder, Belief and imagination, Collective guardianship and trust, Amnesia and self-discovery

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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248. Upside Down

Upside Down
Romance Science Fiction Drama Fantasy Passionate Romance
6.3
20121h 44minCanada, France
Director: Juan Diego Solanas

Overview

In an alternate universe where twinned worlds have opposite gravities, a young man battles interplanetary prejudice and the laws of physics in his quest to reunite with the long-lost girl of his dreams in this visually stunning romantic adventure that poses the question: what if love was stronger than gravity?

Themes

Upper class divisions, Cosmetics power dynamic, Forbidden love pressure, Dual gravity division, Exploitation and prejudice, Alternative reality constraints

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
fuboTV
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249. Now Is Good

Now Is Good
Drama Romance Coming-of-Age Drama Passionate Romance
7.0
20121h 43minUnited Kingdom
Director: Ol Parker

Overview

A girl dying of leukemia compiles a list of things she'd like to do before passing away. Topping the list is her desire to lose her virginity.

Themes

Romance under pressure, Caregiver burden, Bucket list pressure, Cancer under strain, Age vs prognosis, Family time vs health

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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250. Thunderstruck

Thunderstruck
Comedy Family Parent-Child Family High-Concept Comedy
5.1
20121h 34minUnited States
Director: John Whitesell

Overview

After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an important lesson.

Themes

Coaching and mentorship under change, Adolescent pressure and belonging, Identity through ability, Performance tracking and scrutiny, Competition and jealousy, Talent transfer dynamics, Team leadership under upheaval

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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