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Movies with fragile vibe

Midnight Sun

1. Midnight Sun

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Coming-of-Age Drama
6.6
20181h 31min

Overview

Katie, a 17-year-old, has been sheltered since childhood and confined to her house during the day by a rare disease that makes even the smallest amount of sunlight deadly. Fate intervenes when she meets Charlie and they embark on a summer romance.

Themes

Coming of age under pressure, Romance under constraint, Risk and exposure, Isolation due to illness, Protective family dynamics, Hope amid vulnerability

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Liberal Arts

2. Liberal Arts

Romance Comedy Drama Romantic Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
6.7
20121h 37min

Overview

Newly single, 35, and uninspired by his job, Jesse Fisher worries that his best days are behind him. But no matter how much he buries his head in a book, life keeps pulling Jesse back. When his favorite college professor invites him to campus to speak at his retirement dinner, Jesse jumps at the chance.

Themes

Age difference romance, Letters as intimate conduit, Retirement anxiety and purpose, Adult longing vs youth ideals, Mentorship and campus dynamics, Education and self-discovery

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Soloist

3. The Soloist

Drama Music Entertainment Industry Drama Narrative Musical
6.7
20091h 49min

Overview

A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.

Themes

Mental illness stigma, Identity through performance, Marginalized artistry, Art as shelter, Journalistic responsibility, Dependency in care, Community-based rehabilitation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Look at Me

4. Look at Me

Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama Awkward Comedy
6.8
20041h 50min

Overview

Talented 20-year-old Lolita dreams of a singing career. But her self-esteem is low due to her weight problem and her narcissistic father, Étienne, a literary star with scant interest in his daughter's life. Lolita finds little comfort in the attentions of her vocal coach, suspecting the woman is using her to meet her influential father. Étienne's second wife proves to be Lolita's only trustworthy ally in her private battle to find a sense of worth.

Themes

Author arrogance, Overweight woman self-esteem, Woman director visibility, Falling in love dynamics, Complex relationship dynamics

Available on

Netflix
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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A Moment to Remember

5. A Moment to Remember

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
8.1
20041h 57min

Overview

A young couple's love is tested when Sun-jin is diagnosed with a rare form of Alzheimer's disease.

Themes

Aging and dependence, Memory loss strain on love, Commitment through illness, Care responsibilities in marriage, Social difference pressures, Resilience through hardship

Available on

Tubi TV
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