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Movies with gritty vibe

191. Bruised

Bruised
Drama Sports Competition
6.2
20212h 9minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Halle Berry

Overview

Jackie Justice is a mixed martial arts fighter who leaves the sport in disgrace. Down on her luck and simmering with rage and regret years after the fight, she's coaxed into a brutal underground fight by her manager and boyfriend Desi and grabs the attention of a fight league promoter who promises Jackie a life back in the Octagon. But the road to redemption becomes unexpectedly personal when Manny - the son she gave up as an infant - shows up at her doorstep. A triumphant story of a fighter who reclaims her power, in and out of the ring, when everyone has counted her out

Themes

Motherhood under pressure, Economic precarity drives risk, Underground fighting exploitation, Control through mentorship, Identity under scrutiny, Reinvention through discipline

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192. tick, tick... BOOM!

tick, tick... BOOM!
Drama Music Professional Drama Narrative Musical
7.5
20212hUnited States
Director: Lin-Manuel Miranda

Overview

On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.

Themes

Illness and mortality, Pressure to create, Artistic integrity vs stability, Dream vs practicality, Love and friendship strain, Deadline-driven ambition

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193. One Shot

One Shot
Action Thriller Military Action Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
5.7
20211h 37minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: James Nunn

Overview

An elite squad of Navy SEALs, on a covert mission to transport a prisoner off a CIA black site island prison, are trapped when insurgents attack while trying to rescue the same prisoner.

Themes

"movie: one shot. genres: action, Thriller, Action, Thriller main themes: war on terror, Affectation, U.s. navy seal, War on terror, Affectation, U.s. navy seal full keywords list: war on terror, Affectation, U.s. navy seal, Detached, Aggressive, Seige, Complex, Ambivalent, Amused, Appreciative, Assertive, Awestruck, Baffled, Bewildered, Celebratory, Complicated, Conceited, Cruel, Defiant. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of duty and moral ambiguity in warfare, Questioning the righteousness of actions taken in the name of justice. it serves as a commentary on the psychological toll of combat and the sacrifices made by those who serve."

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194. Antlers

Antlers
Drama Horror Mystery Psychological Horror Investigation Mystery
5.9
20211h 39minUnited States
Director: Scott Cooper

Overview

A small-town Oregon teacher and her brother, the local sheriff, discover a young student is harbouring a dangerous secret that could have frightening consequences.

Themes

"movie: antlers. genres: drama, Horror, Mystery, Drama, Horror, Mystery main themes: sheriff, Superstition, Trauma, Sheriff, Superstition, Trauma full keywords list: sheriff, Superstition, Trauma, Native american, Oregon, Usa, Creature, Meth lab, School teacher, Mining town, Based on short story, Wendigo, Folk horror, Myth. concept analysis: antlers explores the themes of familial trauma and the cyclical nature of abuse, Illustrating how darkness can manifest in both human and supernatural forms. it serves as a chilling reminder of the hidden horrors that can exist within seemingly ordinary lives."

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195. 7 Prisoners

7 Prisoners
Drama Crime Organized Crime Coming-of-Age Drama
7.1
20211h 33minBrazil, United States
Director: Alexandre Moratto

Overview

An impoverished teen seeking to escape the clutches of a human trafficker must weigh living up to his moral code against his struggle to survive.

Themes

Labor exploitation, Poverty pressure, Moral dilemma, Systemic coercion, Survival versus integrity, Trafficking realism

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196. The Harder They Fall

The Harder They Fall
Western Modern Western
6.6
20212h 17minUnited States
Director: Jeymes Samuel

Overview

Gunning for revenge, outlaw Nat Love saddles up with his gang to take down enemy Rufus Buck, a ruthless crime boss who just got sprung from prison.

Themes

Deception as strategy, Loyalty under threat, Revenge under pressure, Law versus vigilante, Family violence legacy, Power and frontier justice

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197. Night Teeth

Night Teeth
Horror Thriller Action Vampire Horror Survival Thriller
5.7
20211h 47minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Adam Randall

Overview

A college student moonlighting as a chauffeur picks up two mysterious women for a night of party-hopping across LA. But when he uncovers their bloodthirsty intentions—and their dangerous, shadowy underworld—he must fight to stay alive.

Themes

"movie: night teeth. genres: horror, Thriller, Action, Horror, Thriller, Action main themes: vampire, College student, Dracula, Vampire, College student, Dracula full keywords list: vampire, College student, Dracula, Bloody, Moonlighting, Secret, Sentimental, Romantic, Amused, Awestruck, Dignified, Exuberant, Gentle, Vibrant. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of loyalty and betrayal within the context of an age-old conflict between humans and vampires. it raises questions about identity and the moral implications of power dynamics in relationships, Ultimately reflecting on the choices that define us in the face of chaos."

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198. Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Venom: Let There Be Carnage
Science Fiction Action Adventure Superhero Action Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi
5.9
20211h 37minUnited States
Director: Andy Serkis

Overview

After finding a host body in investigative reporter Eddie Brock, the alien symbiote must face a new enemy, Carnage, the alter ego of serial killer Cletus Kasady.

Themes

"movie: venom: let there be carnage. genres: science fiction, Action, Adventure, Science fiction, Action, Adventure main themes: hero, Psychopath, Superhero, Hero, Psychopath, Superhero full keywords list: hero, Psychopath, Superhero, Anti hero, Villain, Alien life-form, Based on comic, Sequel, Fear, Aftercreditsstinger, Symbiote, Carnage. concept analysis: the film interrogates identity and coexistence by dramatizing how symbiotic relationships force characters to negotiate autonomy, Responsibility, And the hunger that comes from combining selves. it also examines how violence propagates through trauma and contagion, Suggesting that unchecked rage begets cycles of harm unless empathy or accountability intervenes."

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199. No Time to Die

No Time to Die
Action Thriller Adventure Spy Action Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
7.3
20212h 43minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga

Overview

Bond has left active service and is enjoying a tranquil life in Jamaica. His peace is short-lived when his old friend Felix Leiter from the CIA turns up asking for help. The mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist turns out to be far more treacherous than expected, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain armed with dangerous new technology.

Themes

Betrayal and trust, Duty vs personal life, Family under threat, Covert power structures, Weaponized nanotechnology, Survival under global threat

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200. No One Gets Out Alive

No One Gets Out Alive
Horror Mystery Thriller Psychological Horror Whodunit
5.4
20211h 25minUnited Kingdom
Director: Santiago Menghini

Overview

An immigrant in search of the American dream is forced to take a room in a boarding house and soon finds herself in a nightmare from which she can't escape.

Themes

"movie: no one gets out alive. genres: horror, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Thriller main themes: immigrant, Based on novel or book, Haunted house, Immigrant, Based on novel or book, Haunted house full keywords list: immigrant, Based on novel or book, Haunted house, Boarding house. concept analysis: the film explores the harrowing journey of an immigrant facing exploitation and supernatural horrors, Reflecting on the sacrifices made in pursuit of the american dream. it delves into themes of survival, The cyclical nature of violence, And the haunting legacy of trauma."

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