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Movies with melancholic vibe

#realityhigh

331. #realityhigh

Comedy Awkward Comedy
5.1

20171h 39min

United States

Director: Fernando Lebrija

When nerdy high schooler Dani finally attracts the interest of her longtime crush, she lands in the cross hairs of his ex, a social media celebrity.

Themes

"movie: #realityhigh. genres: comedy, Comedy main themes: high school, Nerd, Teenage crush, High school, Nerd, Teenage crush full keywords list: high school, Nerd, Teenage crush, Social media. concept analysis: the film explores the pitfalls of social media influence and the superficial nature of popularity among teenagers. it highlights the importance of authentic relationships and staying true to oneself amidst societal pressures."

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No Game, No Life: Zero

332. No Game, No Life: Zero

Adventure Animation Drama Fantasy Romance
7.3

20171h 46min

Japan

Director: Atsuko Ishizuka

Six thousand years before Sora and Shiro were even a blink in the history of Disboard, war consumed the land, tearing apart the heavens, destroying stars, and even threatening to wipe out the human race. Amid the chaos and destruction, a young man named Riku leads humanity toward the tomorrow his heart believes in. One day, in the ruins of an Elf city, he meets Schwi, a female exiled "Ex Machina" android who asks him to teach her what it means to have a human heart.

Themes

Trauma and guilt, War and survival, Humanity vs machinery, Human heart vs logic, Individual agency vs hive mind, Power through games

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Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Wish Upon

333. Wish Upon

Horror Thriller Fantasy Supernatural Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.1

20171h 31min

United States

Director: John R. Leonetti

A teenage girl discovers a box with magical powers, but those powers comes with a deadly price.

Themes

"movie: wish upon. genres: horror, Thriller, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller, Fantasy main themes: magic, Wish fulfillment, Magic, Wish fulfillment full keywords list: magic, Wish fulfillment. concept analysis: the film explores the dangerous allure of power and the consequences of unchecked desires. it serves as a cautionary tale about the cost of pursuing personal gain at the expense of others, Highlighting themes of grief, Loss, And the inescapable nature of fate."

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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The Hero

334. The Hero

Drama Entertainment Industry Drama
6.5

20171h 37min

United States

Director: Brett Haley

Lee, a former Western film icon, is living a comfortable existence lending his golden voice to advertisements and smoking weed. After receiving a lifetime achievement award and unexpected news, Lee reexamines his past, while a chance meeting with a sardonic comic has him looking to the future.

Themes

Cancer-driven priorities, Estranged daughter tensions, Marijuana-use coping, Aging actor pressures, Audition pressures, Award-driven fame

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Apple TV
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Wakefield

335. Wakefield

Drama Psychological Drama
6.3

20171h 46min

United States

Director: Robin Swicord

A man's nervous breakdown causes him to leave his wife and live in his attic for several months.

Themes

Deception in relationships, Freedom versus confinement, Marital strain under absence, Control through disappearance, Family disruption and adjustment

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Phoenix Forgotten

336. Phoenix Forgotten

Horror Mystery Science Fiction Alien Horror Investigation Mystery
5.4

20171h 27min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Justin Barber

Twenty years after three teenagers disappeared in the wake of mysterious lights appearing above Phoenix, Arizona, unseen footage from that night has been discovered, chronicling the final hours of their fateful expedition.

Themes

"movie: phoenix forgotten. genres: horror, Mystery, Science fiction, Horror, Mystery, Science fiction main themes: alien, Found footage, Aliens, Alien, Found footage, Aliens full keywords list: alien, Found footage, Aliens, Pseudo-documentary. concept analysis: the film explores the profound impact of unresolved grief and the lengths one will go to uncover the truth behind loss. it raises questions about belief in the extraordinary and the potential for government deception in the face of inexplicable phenomena."

Available on

Apple TV
Fandango At Home
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Orbiter 9

337. Orbiter 9

Drama Science Fiction Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
5.9

20171h 35min

Colombia, Spain

Director: Hatem Khraiche

Helena, a young woman on a deep space mission, has been alone for 20 years. Her parents abandoned ship after a technical malfunction made it impossible for all three of them to reach their intended destination. Alex, an isolated engineer, is about to enter her life and turn her world upside down.

Themes

"movie: orbiter 9. genres: drama, Science fiction, Romance, Drama, Science fiction, Romance main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of identity and the human experience within the confines of artificial environments. it raises ethical questions about cloning and the implications of scientific advancements on personal relationships and autonomy."

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Amazon Video
blue TV
Apple TV
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T2 Trainspotting

338. T2 Trainspotting

Drama Comedy Crime Coming-of-Age Drama Dark Comedy
7.1

20171h 57min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Danny Boyle

After 20 years abroad, Mark Renton returns to Scotland and reunites with his old friends Sick Boy, Spud and Begbie.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Class tensions, Fragile reconciliation, Crime and schemes, Drug dependency persistence

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Two Is a Family

339. Two Is a Family

Drama Comedy Family Drama Buddy Comedy
7.3

20161h 58min

France, United Kingdom

Director: Hugo Gélin

A man without attachments or responsibilities suddenly finds himself with an abandoned baby and leaves for London to try and find the mother. Eight years later after he and his daughter become inseparable Gloria's mother reappears.

Themes

Single parent resilience, Unconventional family bonds, Custody dispute dynamics, Imagined maternal figure, Language barrier adaptation, Illness stakes

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Apple TV
Netflix
Google Play Movies
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It Stains the Sands Red

340. It Stains the Sands Red

Comedy Horror Drama Zombie Horror Psychological Drama
5.5

20161h 32min

United States

Director: Colin Minihan

In the throes of a zombie apocalypse, a troubled woman from Las Vegas with a dark past, finds herself stranded in the desert with a lone and ravenous zombie on her tail.

Themes

"movie: it stains the sands red. genres: comedy, Horror, Drama, Comedy, Horror, Drama main themes: rape, Vodka, Cocaine, Rape, Vodka, Cocaine full keywords list: rape, Vodka, Cocaine, Dark comedy, Gore, Stripper, Menstruation, Murder, Zombie, Las vegas, Desert, Zombie apocalypse. concept analysis: the film explores themes of survival and the complexities of human relationships in dire circumstances. it highlights the lengths a mother will go to protect her child, Even in a world overrun by chaos and danger."

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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