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Movies with realistic vibe

271. Mr. Harrigan's Phone

Mr. Harrigan's Phone
Drama Horror Mystery Coming-of-Age Drama Psychological Horror
6.0
20221h 45minUnited States
Director: John Lee Hancock

Overview

Craig, a young boy living in a small town befriends an older, reclusive billionaire, Mr. Harrigan. The two form a bond over books and an iPhone, but when the man passes away the boy discovers that not everything dead is gone.

Themes

Small town materialism, Coming of age pressure, Grief and memory, Deception and misinterpretation, Wealth versus connection, Intergenerational bonds

Available on

Netflix
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272. Hellraiser

Hellraiser
Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.9
20222h 1minUnited States
Director: David Bruckner

Overview

A young woman struggling with addiction comes into possession of an ancient puzzle box, unaware that its purpose is to summon the Cenobites, a group of sadistic supernatural beings from another dimension.

Themes

Addiction and dependence, Decadence and danger, Ritual sacrifice and control, Choice under coercion, Power through ritual artifacts, Authority and deception

Available on

Hulu
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273. The Greatest Beer Run Ever

The Greatest Beer Run Ever
Drama Comedy War Family Drama Vietnam War
6.8
20222h 7minUnited States, Thailand
Director: Peter Farrelly

Overview

Chickie wants to support his friends fighting in Vietnam, so he does something wild—personally bring them American beer. What starts as a well-meaning journey quickly changes Chickie's life and perspective.

Themes

Collective risk and solidarity, Media coverage and interpretation, Warfront empathy and detachment, Duty and friendship under fire, Trauma and worldview shift, Homecoming redefines purpose

Available on

Apple TV
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274. The Woman King

The Woman King
Action Drama History Epic Action Historical Drama
6.9
20222h 15minCanada, United States
Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood

Overview

The story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen, and General Nanisca as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life.

Themes

Arranged marriage pressure, Legacy and lineage, Warfare against slavers, Freedom and captivity, Female military leadership, Loyalty and disobedience

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Amazon Video
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275. Sick

Sick
Horror Mystery Home Invasion Horror Whodunit
6.0
20221h 23minUnited States
Director: John Hyams

Overview

While quarantining at her family's lake house during the pandemic, Parker and her best friend are threatened by an unexpected visitor.

Themes

Pandemic backdrop, Lake house isolation, Quarantine dynamics, Female friendship under pressure, Revenge through violence, Home invasion threat

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
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276. I Used to Be Famous

I Used to Be Famous
Comedy Drama Music Entertainment Industry Drama Narrative Musical
6.6
20221h 44minUnited Kingdom
Director: Eddie Sternberg

Overview

A former boy band star unexpectedly gets a second shot at success when he forms a bond with a gifted young drummer.

Themes

Viral exposure consequences, Autism crowd handling, Singer expectations clash, Drum kit logistics, Drum partnership dynamics, Autistic communication tensions

Available on

Netflix
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277. Drifting Home

Drifting Home
Animation Fantasy Adventure Family Animation Coming-of-Age Adventure
6.3
20222h 1minJapan
Director: Hiroyasu Ishida

Overview

One fateful summer, a group of elementary school kids set adrift on an abandoned apartment building must look within themselves to find a way back home.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Collective resilience, Supernatural wonder in adolescence, Navigating uncertainty and risk, Self-discovery within crisis, Abandoned spaces as catalyst

Available on

Netflix
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278. About Fate

About Fate
Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.4
20221h 40minUnited States
Director: Marius Weisberg

Overview

Two strangers believe in love but never seem to be able to find its true meaning. In a wild twist of events, fate puts each in the other's path on one stormy New Year's Eve.

Themes

Fate vs choice, Fake dating, Wedding as turning point, Holiday romance expectations, Accidental love

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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279. Ticket to Paradise

Ticket to Paradise
Drama Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.1
20221h 44minAustralia, United States
Director: Ol Parker

Overview

Divorced couple Georgia and David find themselves on a shared mission: they team up and travel to Bali to stop their daughter Lily from making the same mistake they once made 25 years ago.

Themes

Intergenerational conflict, Deception and sabotage, Marriage as life choice, Family bonds tested, Cultural expectations vs autonomy, Reconciliation and acceptance

Available on

Amazon Video
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280. Breaking

Breaking
Crime Drama Thriller Heist Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.3
20221h 43minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Abi Damaris Corbin

Overview

Desperate for money and running out of options, Marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley holds several people hostage inside a bank, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with police.

Themes

Accountability and oversight, Crisis negotiation dynamics, Veteran financial precarity, Bureaucratic neglect, Media attention dynamics, Law enforcement response ambiguity

Available on

Amazon Video
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