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Movies with realistic vibe

Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End

1. Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End

Drama Action Horror Epic Action Zombie Horror
6.1
20241h 59min

Overview

When a kind of rabies that transforms people into aggressive creatures spreads across the planet, Manel isolates himself at home with his cat, relying on his wits to survive; but soon they must go out in search of food, by land and by sea, dodging many dangers.

Themes

Trust under threat, Duty to family, Animal companionship resilience, Outbreak isolation, Scarcity pressure, Cooperation with strangers

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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Amber Alert

2. Amber Alert

Thriller Drama Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.1
20241h 31min

Overview

A ride-share turns into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse after it follows a car fitting the description of an AMBER Alert.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Amber alert effectiveness, Ride-share ethics under pressure, Family safety and reunification, Improvised pursuit decisions, Emergency response coordination

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Amazon Video
Hulu
Google Play Movies
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Killer Heat

3. Killer Heat

Crime Drama Romance Detective Mystery Crime Relationship Drama
5.6
20241h 37min

Overview

An expat PI is hired to investigate a suspicious death in Crete, Greece, where jealousies run deep amongst the victim's powerful family.

Themes

Romantic entanglements, Deception and impersonation, Sibling rivalry, Wealthy family control, Police manipulation, Stock-market pressure

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Amazon Prime Video
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I'm Still Here

4. I'm Still Here

Drama History Historical Drama
8.2
20242h 18min

Overview

A woman married to a former politician during the 1971 military dictatorship in Brazil is forced to reinvent herself and chart a new course for her family after a violent and arbitrary act.

Themes

Secrecy versus exposure, Political repression under dictatorship, Maternal resilience under pressure, Intergenerational legacy of trauma, Memory as public duty, Pursuit of accountability and reparations

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Weekend in Taipei

5. Weekend in Taipei

Action Adventure Thriller Spy Action Investigation Suspense
5.7
20241h 41min

Overview

A former DEA agent and a former undercover operative revisit their romance during a fateful weekend in Taipei, unaware of the dangerous consequences of their past.

Themes

Family protection under threat, Corporate malfeasance, Undercover risk, Evidence-driven pursuit, Hidden ledger, Cross-border dynamics, Environmental harm

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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The Seed of the Sacred Fig

6. The Seed of the Sacred Fig

Drama Thriller Crime Political Drama Political Thriller
7.6
20242h 47min

Overview

Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as societal rules crumble.

Themes

Surveillance and coercion, Authoritarian control over justice, Paranoia within the family, Mistrust of institutions, Duty vs family protection, Political unrest shaping decisions

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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My Old Ass

7. My Old Ass

Comedy Drama High-Concept Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
6.9
20241h 29min

Overview

An 18th birthday mushroom trip brings free-spirited Elliott face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self. But when Elliott’s "old ass" starts handing out warnings about what her younger self should and shouldn't do, Elliott realizes she has to rethink everything about family, love, and what's becoming a transformative summer.

Themes

Sexual identity exploration, Time pressure adolescence, Family pressure vs independence, Self-acceptance under external expectations, Queer visibility and belonging, Romance boundaries and choice

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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The Wild Robot

8. The Wild Robot

Animation Science Fiction Family Adventure Drama
8.2
20241h 42min

Overview

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

Themes

Collective resilience, Duty versus autonomy, Belonging and trust, Interspecies caregiving, Adaptation under isolation, Cooperation amid threat

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Lee

9. Lee

History Drama War Biographical History World War II
6.9
20241h 57min

Overview

The true story of photographer Elizabeth "Lee" Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II.

Themes

Censorship of war imagery, Gendered wartime labor, Trauma and memory transmission, Professional ethics in conflict photography, Bearing witness under danger, Archival recovery and legacy

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Officer Black Belt

10. Officer Black Belt

Action Comedy Crime Martial Arts Action High-Concept Comedy
6.9
20241h 48min

Overview

A talented martial artist who can't walk past a person in need unites with a probation officer to fight and prevent crime as a martial arts officer.

Themes

Mentorship under pressure, Justice through action, Duty vs mercy, Team based policing, Protecting civilians, Discipline in law enforcement

Available on

Netflix
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