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David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet

1. David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet

Documentary Drama Nature & Wildlife Documentary
8.9
20201h 23min

Overview

The story of life on our planet by the man who has seen more of the natural world than any other. In more than 90 years, Attenborough has visited every continent on the globe, exploring the wild places of our planet and documenting the living world in all its variety and wonder. Addressing the biggest challenges facing life on our planet, the film offers a powerful message of hope for future generations.

Themes

Climate change mitigation, Biodiversity preservation efforts, Sustainable energy transition, Poverty alleviation and health, Population growth management, Habitat protection and restoration

Available on

Netflix
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Kursk

2. Kursk

Drama History Thriller Action Historical Event
6.6
20181h 58min

Overview

Barents Sea, August 12th, 2000. During a Russian naval exercise, and after suffering a serious accident, the K-141 Kursk submarine sinks with 118 crew members on board. While the few sailors who are still alive barely manage to survive, their families push for accurate information and a British officer struggles to obtain from the Russian government a permit to attempt a rescue before it is late. But general incompetence are against all their efforts.

Themes

External aid hesitancy, Bureaucracy vs rescue, Families press for information, Military competence under doubt, Survival under extreme deadlines, Political tension during crisis

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First Man

3. First Man

History Drama Biographical History Historical Drama
7.3
20182h 21min

Overview

A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.

Themes

Risk management under pressure, Grief-driven perseverance, Duty over personal life, Professional loyalty and sacrifice, Obsession with the mission, Public scrutiny vs private life

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Amazon Video
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First They Killed My Father

4. First They Killed My Father

War Drama History Vietnam War Historical Drama
7.2
20172h 16min

Overview

A 5-year-old girl embarks on a harrowing quest for survival amid the sudden rise and terrifying reign of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia.

Themes

Forced labor systems, Displacement and trauma, Childhood under war, Survival under repression, Propaganda and indoctrination, Family fragmentation and resilience, Memory of genocide

Available on

Netflix
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A Monster Calls

5. A Monster Calls

Fantasy Adventure Family Supernatural Fantasy Parent-Child Family
7.4
20161h 48min

Overview

12-year-old Conor encounters an ancient tree monster who proceeds to help him cope with his mother's terminal illness and being bullied in school.

Themes

Intergenerational bonds, Caregiving burden, Fantasy as coping, Illness and coping, Truth and vulnerability, Bullying and isolation

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Amazon Video
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Your Name.

6. Your Name.

Animation Romance Drama Anime Passionate Romance
8.4
20161h 46min

Overview

High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives. But one night, they suddenly switch places. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki’s body, and he in hers. This bizarre occurrence continues to happen randomly, and the two must adjust their lives around each other.

Themes

Time travel ethics, Memory and longing, Nonlinear timeline, Urban fantasy tension, High school romance, Star crossed lovers

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Biutiful

7. Biutiful

Drama Tragic Drama
7.4
20102h 28min

Overview

This is a story of a man in free fall. On the road to redemption, darkness lights his way. Connected with the afterlife, Uxbal is a tragic hero and father of two who's sensing the danger of death. He struggles with a tainted reality and a fate that works against him in order to forgive, for love, and forever.

Themes

Illness shaping decisions, Guilt and responsibility, Economic precarity of migrants, Family obligations under threat, Informal labor networks and bribery, Crime and its consequences

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Amazon Prime Video
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Wicker Park

8. Wicker Park

Drama Mystery Romance Thriller Relationship Drama
6.9
20041h 55min

Overview

Matthew, a young advertising executive in Chicago, puts his life and a business trip to China on hold when he thinks he sees Lisa, the love of his life who left him without a word two years earlier, walking out of a restaurant one day.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Memory and loss, Appearance versus reality, Romantic obsession under pressure, Urban suspense mood, Choices and consequences

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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