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Movies with reflective vibe

Same Kind of Different as Me

1. Same Kind of Different as Me

Drama Family Drama
6.6
20171h 59min

Overview

International art dealer Ron Hall must befriend a dangerous homeless man in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife, a woman whose dreams will lead all three of them on the journey of their lives.

Themes

Illness and mortality, Homelessness and empathy, Class vs charity, Marriage resilience, Outsider inclusion, Storytelling as outreach

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Unicorn Store

2. Unicorn Store

Fantasy Drama Comedy Supernatural Fantasy Family Drama
5.6
20171h 31min

Overview

A woman named Kit moves back to her parent's house, where she receives a mysterious invitation that would fulfill her childhood dreams.

Themes

"movie: unicorn store. genres: fantasy, Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Drama, Comedy main themes: dreams, Allegory, Misfit, Dreams, Allegory, Misfit full keywords list: dreams, Allegory, Misfit, Unicorn, Woman director. concept analysis: the film explores the tension between childhood dreams and adult realities, Highlighting the importance of self-acceptance and personal growth. it emphasizes that true fulfillment comes not from external fantasies but from understanding oneself and nurturing meaningful relationships."

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Home Again

3. Home Again

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Family Drama
5.8
20171h 37min

Overview

Life for a single mom in Los Angeles takes an unexpected turn when she allows three young guys to move in with her.

Themes

"movie: home again. genres: comedy, Drama, Romance, Comedy, Drama, Romance main themes: chance, Love, Hollywood, Chance, Love, Hollywood full keywords list: chance, Love, Hollywood, Los angeles, California, Family, Woman director. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of modern family dynamics and the search for personal identity amidst life changes. it highlights the importance of community and support in overcoming personal struggles and redefining relationships."

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Going in Style

4. Going in Style

Crime Comedy Heist Parody
6.6
20171h 36min

Overview

Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, three lifelong pals risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception as social strategy, Aging and financial precarity, Cross-generational bonds, Pensions and corporate betrayal, Risk and improvisation under duress

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The Sense of an Ending

5. The Sense of an Ending

Mystery Drama Unreliable Perspective Mystery Relationship Drama
6.4
20171h 48min

Overview

A man becomes haunted by his past and is presented with a mysterious legacy that causes him to re-think his current situation in life.

Themes

Secrecy and consequence, Memory distortion under time, Legacy shaping the present, Jealousy and resentment, Memory vs evidence, Letters as leverage

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Amazon Video
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The Healer

6. The Healer

Family Drama Comedy Family Drama Parody
6.4
20171h 53min

Overview

The film follows a man with an unwanted gift for healing who meets a teenager with cancer who helps him to find himself.

Themes

Mind-body medicine tension, Environment health link, Patient agency in healing, Medical system critique, Belief and resilience, Personal growth through illness

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Amazon Prime Video
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I Am Not Your Negro

7. I Am Not Your Negro

Documentary Social & Political Documentary
7.9
20171h 33min

Overview

Working from the text of James Baldwin’s unfinished final novel, director Raoul Peck creates a meditation on what it means to be Black in the United States.

Themes

Racial inequality, Economic exploitation, White supremacy, National identity and accountability, Civil rights struggle, Media representation

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Marjorie Prime

8. Marjorie Prime

Drama Mystery Science Fiction Relationship Drama Mindbender Mystery
6.3
20171h 39min

Overview

A service which creates holographic projections of late family members allows an elderly woman to spend time with a younger version of her deceased husband.

Themes

Memory technology ethics, Aging memory fragility, Memory as coping mechanism, Family secrecy and silence, Affection projection deception, Caregiving power dynamics

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Hands of Stone

9. Hands of Stone

Drama Sports Biography
6.6
20161h 51min

Overview

The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives.

Themes

Ambition vs loyalty, Mentor influence and loyalty, Rise through adversity, Outsider resentment toward power, Public pressure and honor, Career longevity under scrutiny

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Netflix
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Maudie

10. Maudie

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
7.6
20161h 55min

Overview

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

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