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Movies with charged vibe

Almost Christmas

1. Almost Christmas

Comedy Drama Family Drama Ensemble Comedy
6.2
20161h 51min

Overview

A dysfunctional family gathers together for their first Christmas since the death of their matriarch.

Themes

Family obligation under grief, Grief and legacy, Home as emotional anchor, Financial strain and resilience, Shelter demolition conflict, Deception and exposure in families, Generational pursuit of stability

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Fallen

2. Fallen

Drama Fantasy Romance Supernatural Fantasy Dark Romance
5.2
20161h 31min

Overview

Lucinda Price is sent to a reform academy under the assumption that she has killed a boy. There, she meets two mysterious boys, Cam and Daniel, to whom she feels drawn to both. But as the love triangle unfurls, it is Daniel that Luce cannot keep herself away from, and things begin to take a darker turn when she finds out his true identity.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Power dynamics, Forbidden romance, Destiny and choice, Stigma and blame, Memory and past connections, Institutional confinement

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Overview

Madrid, summer 2011. Economic crisis. 15-M movement and 1.5 million pilgrims waiting for the Pope’s arrival live side by side in a Madrid that’s hotter and more chaotic than ever. In this context, detectives Velarde and Alfaro must find what seems to be a serial killer. Their against-the-clock hunt will make them realise something they’d never imagined: neither of them are so very different from the killer.

Themes

Economic crisis pressure, Serial violence against women, Anti-austerity tensions, Time-pressured investigation, Crowded urban unrest, Ethical tension in policing

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders

4. Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders

Action Animation Adventure Crime Science Fiction
6.7
20161h 18min

Overview

Adam West and Burt Ward returns to their iconic roles of Batman and Robin. The film sees the superheroes going up against classic villains like The Joker, The Riddler, The Penguin and Catwoman, both in Gotham City… and in space.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Abuse of power, Betrayal and deception, Technology as control, Identity through replication, Space vs earth tension

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Deepwater Horizon

5. Deepwater Horizon

Drama Action Epic Action Professional Drama
7.1
20161h 47min

Overview

A story set on the offshore drilling rig Deepwater Horizon, which exploded during April 2010 and created the worst oil spill in U.S. history.

Themes

Teamwork under crisis, Leadership accountability, Trust and miscommunication, Corporate pressure vs safety, Human cost of disaster, Risk management under deadlines

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Overview

A man bumps into an old crush and becomes obsessed. After several failed attempts at winning her over, he kidnaps her and holds her captive underneath the animal shelter where he works.

Themes

Power dynamics, Violence and control, Captivity and confinement, Stalking and pursuit, Obsession and fixation, Coercive love

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Barry

7. Barry

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
6.0
20161h 44min

Overview

A young Barack Obama forges his identity while dealing with race, divergent cultures and ordinary life as a New York City college student.

Themes

Race and identity tensions, Urban alienation and belonging, Cultural navigation in the city, Education as social crossroads, Housing and class pressures, Civil rights legacy

Available on

Netflix
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Divines

8. Divines

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.3
20161h 45min

Overview

In a ghetto where religion and drug trafficking rub shoulders, Dounia has a lust for power and success. Supported by Maimouna, her best friend, she decides to follow in the footsteps of Rebecca, a respected dealer. But her encounter with Djigui, a young, disturbingly sensual dancer, throws her off course.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Economic precarity driving ambition, Street economy shaping loyalty, Friendship tested by crime, Risk and exploitation of power, Gendered agency under constraint

Available on

Netflix
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Nocturama

9. Nocturama

Drama Thriller Political Drama Political Thriller
6.4
20162h 11min

Overview

Some young folks, tired of the society they're living in, plan a bomb attack over Paris before taking shelter for a night in a shopping center.

Themes

Urban anonymity, Civilian vulnerability, Materialism critique, Millennial disaffection, Disillusion with society, Political extremism

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Fandor
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Closet Monster

10. Closet Monster

Drama Fantasy Mystery Coming-of-Age Drama Unreliable Perspective Mystery
7.0
20161h 30min

Overview

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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