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Lights Out

1081. Lights Out

Horror Supernatural Horror
6.3

20161h 21min

United States

Director: David F. Sandberg

Rebecca must unlock the terror behind her little brother's experiences that once tested her sanity, bringing her face to face with a supernatural spirit attached to their mother.

Themes

Mental health stigma, Imagination vs reality, Family dynamics under strain, Supernatural intrusion in home, Fear of the dark, Caregiver responsibility under stress

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Train to Busan

1082. Train to Busan

Horror Thriller Action Adventure Zombie Horror
7.6

20161h 58min

South Korea

Director: Yeon Sang-ho

When a zombie virus pushes Korea into a state of emergency, those trapped on an express train to Busan must fight for their own survival.

Themes

Survival under pressure, Pandemic outbreak, Survival horror, Group hostility under stress, Ethical responsibility in chaos, Betrayal and trust under crisis

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Closet Monster

1083. Closet Monster

Drama Fantasy Mystery Coming-of-Age Drama Unreliable Perspective Mystery
7.0

20161h 30min

Canada

Director: Stephen Dunn

A creative and driven teenager is desperate to escape his hometown and the haunting memories of his turbulent childhood.

Themes

Identity and belonging, Art as refuge, Lgbt adolescence under stigma, Family breakdown pressures, Bullying and rejection, Coming of age resilience

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Captain Fantastic

1084. Captain Fantastic

Adventure Drama Coming-of-Age Adventure Family Drama
7.8

20161h 58min

United States

Director: Matt Ross

Deep in the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, beginning a journey that challenges his idea of what it means to be a parent.

Themes

Grief and memory, Education vs isolation, Parent child autonomy, Custody and legal pressure, Nontraditional family bonds, Ideology versus pragmatism

Available on

Google Play Movies
YouTube
Kanopy
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Marauders

1085. Marauders

Action Crime Thriller Heist Investigation Suspense
5.5

20161h 47min

Canada

Director: Steven C. Miller

An untraceable group of elite bank robbers is chased by a suicidal FBI agent who uncovers a deeper purpose behind the robbery-homicides.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Power struggles within leadership, Institutional betrayal, Corporate corruption cover-up, Greed vs public good, Vengeance over loyalty

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Shallows

1086. The Shallows

Horror Drama Thriller Monster Horror Survival Thriller
6.3

20161h 26min

Australia, Spain

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra

While surfing on an isolated beach, Nancy becomes the target of a great white shark. What starts as a normal ride turns into the most important test of her life, with her survival on the line.

Themes

Resourcefulness under threat, Isolation and endurance, Survival through ingenuity, Loss of mother, Secluded beach threat, Human vulnerability at sea

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Maudie

1087. Maudie

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
7.6

20161h 55min

Ireland, Canada

Director: Aisling Walsh

Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis falls in love with a fishmonger while working for him as a live-in housekeeper.

Themes

Economic dependency, Public gaze and privacy, Art as livelihood, Romantic stigma, Disability and resilience, Secret adoption

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Fundamentals of Caring

1088. The Fundamentals of Caring

Comedy Drama Buddy Comedy Family Drama
7.3

20161h 37min

United States

Director: Rob Burnett

Having suffered a tragedy, Ben becomes a caregiver to earn money. His first client, Trevor, is a hilarious 18-year-old with muscular dystrophy. One paralyzed emotionally, one paralyzed physically, Ben and Trevor hit the road on a trip into the western states. The folks they collect along the way will help them test their skills for surviving outside their calculated existence. Together, they come to understand the importance of hope and the necessity of true friendship.

Themes

Road trip resilience, Caregiver duty, Muscular dystrophy reality, Wheelchair dependence, Disability negotiation, Attachment vs distance

Available on

Netflix
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Finding Dory

1089. Finding Dory

Adventure Animation Comedy Family Exploration Adventure
7.2

20161h 37min

United States

Director: Andrew Stanton

Dory is reunited with her friends Nemo and Marlin in the search for answers about her past. What can she remember? Who are her parents? And where did she learn to speak Whale?

Themes

Amnesia memory erosion, Clownfish social role, Aftercreditsstinger franchise cue, Underwater dependence networks, Group cooperation under pressure, Parental separation impact

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Genius

1090. Genius

History Drama Biographical History Entertainment Industry Drama
6.5

20161h 44min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Michael Grandage

New York in the 1920s. Max Perkins, a literary editor is the first to sign such subsequent literary greats as Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. When a sprawling, chaotic 1,000-page manuscript by an unknown writer falls into his hands, Perkins is convinced he has discovered a literary genius.

Themes

Romantic entanglements, Publication pressure, Mentorship and ambition, Editorial influence, Creative rivalry, Solitude and independence

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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