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Movies with gritty vibe

The Commuter

461. The Commuter

Action Thriller Mystery Vehicle-Driven Action Cover-Up Thriller
6.3

20181h 44min

United States, France

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra

Overview

A businessman, on his daily commute home, gets unwittingly caught up in a criminal conspiracy that threatens not only his life but the lives of those around him.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Trust versus suspicion, Conspiracy and corruption, Moral hazard under pressure, Ethical boundaries under threat, Coercion under duress

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Maze Runner: The Death Cure

462. Maze Runner: The Death Cure

Science Fiction Action Adventure Thriller Dystopian Sci-Fi
6.3

20182h 23min

United States

Director: Wes Ball

Overview

Thomas leads his group of escaped Gladers on their final and most dangerous mission yet. To save their friends, they must break into the legendary Last City, a WCKD-controlled labyrinth that may turn out to be the deadliest maze of all. Anyone who makes it out alive will get answers to the questions the Gladers have been asking since they first arrived in the maze.

Themes

Rebellion and resistance, Survival under oppression, Pursuit of a cure, Risk and leadership sacrifice, Group cohesion under danger, Distrust of authority

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The 12th Man

463. The 12th Man

War Drama World War II Historical Drama
7.3

20172h 16min

Norway

Director: Harald Zwart

Overview

After a failed anti-Nazi sabotage mission leaves his eleven comrades dead, a Norwegian resistance fighter finds himself fleeing the Gestapo through the snowbound reaches of Scandinavia.

Themes

Survival under pressure, War resilience under occupation, Deception under occupation, Collective loyalty under duress, Aid under risk

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Bright

464. Bright

Fantasy Action Thriller Dark Fantasy Buddy Action
6.3

20171h 57min

United States

Director: David Ayer

Overview

In an alternate present-day where magical creatures live among us, two L.A. cops become embroiled in a prophesied turf battle.

Themes

Deception and propaganda, Secrecy vs transparency, Interspecies tension, Prejudice and bias, Prophecy-driven conflict, Marginalization of minorities

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Star Wars: The Last Jedi

465. Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Adventure Action Science Fiction Epic Action Space Sci-Fi
6.8

20172h 32min

United States

Director: Rian Johnson

Overview

Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order.

Themes

Betrayal and deception, Leadership under siege, Exile and mentorship, Dissent within ranks, Power and fear, Resilience and survival

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I, Tonya

466. I, Tonya

Drama Comedy Sports Competition Satire
7.5

20172h

United States

Director: Craig Gillespie

Overview

American figure skater Tonya is one step away from Olympic glory. To make sure it happens, there’s only one thing left: get rid of her rival—and Tonya will stop at nothing on her way to fame.

Themes

Rivalry under pressure, Poverty and resilience, Abuse and ambition, Image vs merit, Mother-daughter conflict, Public scrutiny in sport

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Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

467. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Crime Drama Detective Mystery Crime Tragic Drama
8.1

20171h 55min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Martin McDonagh

Overview

After seven months have passed without a culprit in her daughter's murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move, painting three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at Bill Willoughby, the town's revered chief of police. When his second-in-command Officer Jason Dixon, an immature mother's boy with a penchant for violence, gets involved, the battle between Mildred and Ebbing's law enforcement is only exacerbated.

Themes

Small town pressure, Billboard protest ethics, Police brutality tensions, Arson as retaliation, Molotov cocktail risk

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The Cured

468. The Cured

Horror Drama Science Fiction Zombie Horror Psychological Drama
5.6

20171h 35min

Ireland

Director: David Freyne

Overview

What happens when the undead return to life? In a world ravaged for years by a virus that turns the infected into zombie-like cannibals, a cure is at last found and the wrenching process of reintegrating the survivors back into society begins.

Themes

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The Breadwinner

469. The Breadwinner

Animation War Drama Family Family Animation
7.7

20171h 34min

Canada, Ireland

Director: Nora Twomey

Overview

A headstrong young girl in Afghanistan, ruled by the Taliban, disguises herself as a boy in order to provide for her family.

Themes

Arranged marriage pressures, Family obligations under strain, Gendered survival under oppression, Poverty under war, Disguise for agency, Education as power amid conflict

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Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters

470. Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters

Animation Action Science Fiction Anime Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi
6.0

20171h 29min

Japan

Director: Hiroyuki Seshita

Overview

A desperate group of refugees attempts to recolonize Earth 20,000 years after Godzilla took over. But one young man wants revenge above all else.

Themes

Survival under relocation pressure, Leadership under crisis, Desperation vs restraint, Trust and betrayal dynamics, Time dilation consequences, Collective risk and action

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Netflix
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