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The Importance of Being Earnest

441. The Importance of Being Earnest

Comedy Drama History Romance Romantic Comedy
6.8

20021h 37min

France, United Kingdom

Director: Oliver Parker

Overview

Two young gentlemen living in 1890s England use the same pseudonym ('Ernest') on the sly, which is fine until they both fall in love with women using that name, which leads to a comedy of mistaken identities.

Themes

Gendered expectations, Deception and disguise fake identity, Class and reputation country estate, Social propriety constraints, Marriage gatekeeping, Lineage and status

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

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

Adventure Action Science Fiction Space Sci-Fi Epic Action
6.6

20022h 22min

United States

Director: George Lucas

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

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Roger Dodger

443. Roger Dodger

Comedy Drama Adult Comedy Relationship Drama
6.8

20021h 46min

United States

Director: Dylan Kidd

Overview

A smooth-talking ad executive attributes his remarkable success with women to his ability to manipulate their emotions from the moment he first meets them. When his teenage nephew drops in for a visit, he soon learns that his approach isn't as foolproof as he thought when he attempts to teach the boy how to pick up women.

Themes

Manipulation in seduction, Ego vs restraint, Appearance vs vulnerability, Peer influence on choices, Moral boundaries tested, Social performance pressures

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Other Side of the Bed

444. The Other Side of the Bed

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
6.4

20021h 54min

Spain

Director: Emilio Martínez Lázaro

Overview

When Paula leaves her mate Pedro, he misses her and looks for comfort with his best friends, Javier and Sonia. Paula is having an affair with Javier. Pedro tries to find who is the secret lover of Paula, and hires a private eye. Meanwhile, while comforting Pedro, Sonia has a one night stand with him and Javier thinks she is cheating on him with her lesbian friend Luzia.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Deception and loyalty, Affair and secrecy, Relationship boundaries, Jealousy and misinterpretation, Private investigation anxiety

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Movistar Plus+
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Hart's War

445. Hart's War

Drama War Historical Drama World War II
6.4

20022h 5min

United States

Director: Gregory Hoblit

Overview

When Col. William McNamara is stripped of his freedom in a German POW camp, he's determined to keep on fighting even from behind enemy lines. Enlisting the help of a young lieutenant in a brilliant plot against his captors, McNamara risks everything on a mission to free his men and change the outcome of the war.

Themes

Deception within authority, Duty and sacrifice, Military justice manipulation, Racial racism under wartime, Loyalty under coercion, Racial tension and resilience

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Gosford Park

446. Gosford Park

Drama Mystery Thriller Whodunit Historical Drama
7.2

20012h 17min

Italy, United States

Director: Robert Altman

Overview

A group of wealthy people and celebrities gathers to unwind at a country hunting estate. Suddenly, the owner of the estate, Sir William, is found dead—and everything suggests that someone among the guests is involved.

Themes

Deception and blackmail, Master servant dynamics, Money and inheritance pressures, Dark secret and family ties, Class tensions in country estate, Appearance versus reality in high society

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Vanilla Sky

447. Vanilla Sky

Mystery Romance Science Fiction Simulation & Reality-Shift Sci-Fi Unreliable Perspective Mystery
6.9

20012h 16min

United States, Spain

Director: Cameron Crowe

Overview

David Aames has it all: wealth, good looks and gorgeous women on his arm. But just as he begins falling for the warmhearted Sofia, his face is horribly disfigured in a car accident. That's just the beginning of his troubles as the lines between illusion and reality, between life and death, are blurred.

Themes

Illusion vs reality, Memory loss, Jealousy in romance, Appearance vs identity, Dreams and suspension, Life extension ethics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Ocean's Eleven

448. Ocean's Eleven

Thriller Crime Heist
7.7

20011h 56min

United States

Director: Steven Soderbergh

Overview

Less than 24 hours into his parole, charismatic thief Danny Ocean is already rolling out his next plan: In one night, Danny's hand-picked crew of specialists will attempt to steal more than $150 million from three Las Vegas casinos. But to score the cash, Danny risks his chances of reconciling with ex-wife, Tess.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Loyalty versus profit, Manipulation of security systems, Romantic entanglements under pressure, High-stakes risk and reward, Expertise through collaboration

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Storytelling

449. Storytelling

Comedy Drama Satire Coming-of-Age Drama
6.8

20011h 27min

United States

Director: Todd Solondz

Overview

College and high school serve as the backdrop for two stories about dysfunction and personal turmoil.

Themes

Boundaries and exploitation, Family dysfunction dynamics, Class tension and privilege, Pursuit of fame and validation, Race and power, Performative fiction vs reality

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Tape

450. Tape

Drama Entertainment Industry Drama
7.2

20011h 27min

United States

Director: Richard Linklater

Overview

Jon, a first-time filmmaker, finds himself in Lansing, Michigan to present his film at a local film festival. Vince, his high school friend who is now a volunteer fireman and small-time drug dealer, also visits the town to support Jon on his big day, or so it seems. After a raucous hello and much backslapping, it appears that there is an undercurrent of tension in the air.

Themes

Memory versus interpretation, Consent and accusation, Obsession and jealousy, Confession and consequence, Isolation in a motel room, Past versus present consequences

Available on

AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
AMC+ Amazon Channel
AMC+
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