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Never Grow Old

1111. Never Grow Old

Western Revisionist Western
6.0

20191h 41min

Belgium, France

Director: Ivan Kavanagh

An Irish undertaker profits when outlaws take over a peaceful town, but his own family come under threat as the death toll increases dramatically.

Themes

Outsider vs community, Greed and violence, Religion and control, Frontier lawlessness, Moral policing, Family under siege

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Wonder Park

1112. Wonder Park

Comedy Animation Adventure Family Fantasy
5.9

20191h 26min

Spain, United States

Director: Dylan Brown

A young girl named June with a big imagination makes an incredible discovery -- the amusement park of her dreams has come to life. Filled with the world's wildest rides operated by fun-loving animals, the excitement never ends. But when trouble hits, June and her misfit team of furry friends begin an unforgettable journey to save the park.

Themes

Leadership through collaboration, Imagination under pressure, Caregiving and illness, Creativity against darkness, Trust through action, Responsibility and growth

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Get Duked!

1113. Get Duked!

Comedy Action Horror Dark Comedy Folk Horror
6.2

20191h 27min

United Kingdom

Director: Ninian Doff

An anarchic, hip-hop inspired comedy that follows four city boys on a wilderness trek as they try to escape a mysterious huntsman.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Survival under pressure, Group dynamics under stress, Pursuit and ambush, Outsiders in the wild, Authority and misdirection

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The Kid

1114. The Kid

Western Drama Action Modern Western Historical Drama
5.9

20191h 40min

United States

Director: Vincent D'Onofrio

New Mexico Territory, 1880. Rio Cutler and his older sister Sara must abandon their home after an unfortunate event happens. In their desperate flee to Santa Fe, they cross paths with the infamous outlaw Billy the Kid and his gang, who are ruthlessly pursued by a posse led by Sheriff Pat Garret.

Themes

"movie: the kid. genres: western, Drama, Action, Western, Drama, Action main themes: sheriff, Based on true story, Posse, Sheriff, Based on true story, Posse full keywords list: sheriff, Based on true story, Posse, Outlaw gang, 19th century, Pat garrett, New mexico territory, Brother sister relationship. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of familial loyalty and the quest for redemption in a harsh and unforgiving world. it highlights the struggle between good and evil within individuals, Emphasizing that even in the face of trauma, Hope and resilience can prevail."

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The Professor and the Madman

1115. The Professor and the Madman

History Drama Mystery Thriller Biographical History
7.2

20192h 4min

France, Ireland

Director: Farhad Safinia

Professor James Murray begins work compiling words for the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary in the mid 19th century, and receives over 10,000 entries from a patient at Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum, Dr. William Minor.

Themes

Public contribution to knowledge, Institutional gatekeeping of progress, Madness and intellect tension, Hidden contributions to language, Power dynamics in scholarly work, Care versus control in therapy

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Triple Frontier

1116. Triple Frontier

Action Thriller Crime Adventure Heist
6.5

20192h 5min

United States, Colombia

Director: J.C. Chandor

Struggling to make ends meet, former special ops soldiers reunite for a high-stakes heist: stealing $75 million from a South American drug lord.

Themes

Survival under pressure, Group dynamics under stress, Greed vs loyalty, Risk management in crime, Trust across outsiders, Moral cost of robbery

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The Aftermath

1117. The Aftermath

War Drama Romance World War II Historical Drama
6.4

20191h 48min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: James Kent

In the aftermath of World War II, a British colonel and his wife are assigned to live in Hamburg during the post-war reconstruction, but tensions arise with the German widower who lives with them.

Themes

Grief and memory, Forbidden romance, Postwar occupation tensions, Suspicion and distrust, Precarious domestic arrangements, Loyalty conflicts

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The Hole in the Ground

1118. The Hole in the Ground

Horror Psychological Horror
5.6

20191h 30min

Belgium, Finland

Director: Lee Cronin

Trying to escape her broken past, Sarah O’Neill is building a new life on the fringes of a backwood rural town with her young son Chris. A terrifying encounter with a mysterious neighbour shatters her fragile security, throwing Sarah into a spiralling nightmare of paranoia and mistrust, as she tries to uncover if the disturbing changes in her little boy are connected to an ominous sinkhole buried deep in the forest that borders their home.

Themes

"movie: the hole in the ground. genres: horror, Horror main themes: nightmare, Paranoia, Son, Nightmare, Paranoia, Son full keywords list: nightmare, Paranoia, Son, Forest, Mistrust, Folk horror, Rural, Town. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of identity and the primal fears of motherhood, Questioning what it means to truly know and protect one's child. it delves into the psychological horror of losing a loved one to an unknown force, Reflecting on the fragility of familial bonds."

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Who You Think I Am

1119. Who You Think I Am

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
6.8

20191h 41min

Belgium, France

Director: Safy Nebbou

Claire, a 50-year-old divorced teacher, creates a fake Facebook profile of a 24-year-old woman to catfish Alex, the roommate of her former lover, Ludo.

Themes

Manipulation and control, Boundary between fantasy and reality, Loneliness and longing, Online deception, Cyber infidelity, Therapy and self perception

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1120. Close

Action Adventure Thriller Spy Action Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
5.7

20191h 35min

United Kingdom

Director: Vicky Jewson

A counter-terrorism expert takes a job protecting a young heiress. After an attempted kidnapping puts both of their lives in danger, they must flee.

Themes

"movie: close. genres: action, Adventure, Thriller, Action, Adventure, Thriller main themes: kidnapping, Bodyguard, Casablanca, Morocco, Kidnapping, Bodyguard, Casablanca, Morocco full keywords list: kidnapping, Bodyguard, Casablanca, Morocco, Morocco, Heiress, Safe house, Counterterrorism. concept analysis: the film explores themes of loyalty and the complexities of familial bonds under duress, Highlighting the sacrifices made for loved ones. it also delves into the moral ambiguities of protection and survival in a world riddled with betrayal and corruption."

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