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Movies with cinematic vibe

Beyond the Sea

1. Beyond the Sea

Drama Music Entertainment Industry Drama Music Biopic
6.7
20041h 58min

Overview

Based on the life and career of legendary entertainer, Bobby Darin, the biopic moves back and forth between his childhood and adulthood, to tell the tale of his life.

Themes

Pressures of fame, Family secrecy and lineage, Artistic reinvention, Public life vs private life, Romantic strain with fame, Class-bound ascent

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House of Flying Daggers

2. House of Flying Daggers

Adventure Drama Action Survival Adventure Historical Drama
7.5
20041h 59min

Overview

In 9th century China, a corrupt government wages war against a rebel army called the Flying Daggers. A romantic warrior breaks a beautiful rebel out of prison to help her rejoin her fellows, but things are not what they seem.

Themes

Rebellion dynamics, Corrupt government pressure, Prison break intrigue, Dagger power games, Romantic loyalty tension, Deception under siege

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The Chronicles of Riddick

3. The Chronicles of Riddick

Action Science Fiction Space Sci-Fi Epic Action
6.6
20041h 59min

Overview

After years of outrunning ruthless bounty hunters, escaped convict Riddick suddenly finds himself caught between opposing forces in a fight for the future of the human race. Now, waging incredible battles on fantastic and deadly worlds, this lone, reluctant hero will emerge as humanity's champion - and the last hope for a universe on the edge of annihilation.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Coercive faith and conversion, Survival under pursuit, Prophecy vs agency, Authority vs rebellion

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Overview

Professor Charles Xavier and his team of genetically gifted superheroes face a rising tide of anti-mutant sentiment led by Col. William Stryker. Storm, Wolverine and Jean Grey must join their usual nemeses—Magneto and Mystique—to unhinge Stryker's scheme to exterminate all mutants.

Themes

Control vs autonomy, Discrimination under threat, Minority solidarity, Anti-mutant sentiment, Intervention ethics

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Treasure Planet

5. Treasure Planet

Science Fiction Adventure Animation Family Fantasy
7.2
20021h 36min

Overview

When space galleon cabin boy Jim Hawkins discovers a map to an intergalactic "loot of a thousand worlds," a cyborg cook named John Silver teaches him to battle supernovas and space storms on their journey to find treasure.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Survival under crisis, Loyalty vs betrayal, Coming of age under pressure, Leadership under strain, Mentorship and authority

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
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Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

6. Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

Adventure Action Science Fiction Space Sci-Fi Epic Action
6.6
20022h 22min

Overview

Following an assassination attempt on Senator Padmé Amidala, Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi investigate a mysterious plot into the heart of the Separatist movement and the beginning of the Clone Wars.

Themes

Wedding allegiances, Senate power struggles, Investigation into army, Romantic tension, Teenage rebellion dynamics, Space opera politics

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Kissing Jessica Stein

7. Kissing Jessica Stein

Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.5
20021h 37min

Overview

Jessica, a Jewish copy editor living and working in New York City, is plagued by failed blind dates with men, and decides to answer a newspaper's personal advertisement. The advertisement has been placed by 'lesbian-curious' Helen Cooper, a thirtysomething art gallerist.

Themes

Exploration of sexuality, Perfectionism and happiness, Visibility versus secrecy, Family expectations and support, Identity in intimate relationships, Growth through experimentation

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The Count of Monte Cristo

8. The Count of Monte Cristo

Adventure Drama History Action Thriller
7.7
20022h 11min

Overview

Edmond Dantés's life and plans to marry the beautiful Mercedes are shattered when his best friend, Fernand, deceives him. After spending 13 miserable years in prison, Dantés escapes with the help of a fellow inmate and plots his revenge, cleverly insinuating himself into the French nobility.

Themes

Revenge and consequences, Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Social mobility, Wealth as weapon, Infiltration into high society

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Atlantis: The Lost Empire

9. Atlantis: The Lost Empire

Animation Family Adventure Science Fiction Animated Fantasy Adventure
6.9
20011h 35min

Overview

A young linguist named Milo Thatch joins an intrepid group of explorers to find the mysterious lost continent of Atlantis.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Power and responsibility, Technology vs tradition, Exploitation of relics, Exploration ethics

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Pearl Harbor

10. Pearl Harbor

War Romance History Action World War II
6.3
20013h 3min

Overview

The lifelong friendship between Rafe McCawley and Danny Walker is put to the ultimate test when the two ace fighter pilots become entangled in a love triangle with beautiful Naval nurse Evelyn Johnson. But the rivalry between the friends-turned-foes is immediately put on hold when they find themselves at the center of Japan's devastating attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Friendship tested by love, Duty and love conflict, Memory and mourning, Military camaraderie, Resilience under attack

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